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Thursday, June 4, 2009

Summer is Here!

The end of the year is finally here. We finished our fairy tale unit and have turned in our books. We went to the IMC, and Ms. Hagensee told us about the library's summer reading program. Some great summer reading books are: Star Girl by Jerry Spinelli, The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud, and The Gammage Cup by Carol Kendall. Enjoy your summer!!
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 9:01 AM

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Our Final Week

It is finally that time of year again. Students have turned in their text-books, and next week they will be cleaning out their lockers. This past week, we have turned in our narratives and finished watching Harriet Tubman. I was very impressed with everyone's narratives, they did a really nice job. Next week students will finish reading fables and writing fairy tales.

Important Days:
Tuesday- Locker Clean-Out Day
Wednesday- Awards Assembly and Graduation
Thursday- Spartan Games
Friday- 9:00 Dismissal, Last Day of School!
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 8:36 AM

Friday, May 22, 2009

A Peek at Next Week

In Language Arts we will begin our unit on multiple perspectives. We will read different versions of various fairy tales. Then we will write a fairy tale from another character's point of view. In Reading we will be looking at a variety of fables. We will be focusing on the different themes and morals in the stories, and will be comparing and contrasting them.

Important Days:
Monday- No School, Memorial Day
Friday- All text books need to be returned.

Enjoy your weekend!!
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 8:03 AM

Friday, May 15, 2009

A Peek at Next Week

We finished our Pronoun Unit and Harriet Tubman this week. Next week in Language Arts we will be working on our narratives. Students will be writing in journals, filling out graphic organizers, and working on their rough drafts. In Reading students will take a test on Harriet Tubman and we will be watching the movie that goes along with our book.

Important Days:
Today- Musical 7pm
Saturday- Softball Tournament
Monday- Lifeskills begin in Health
Tuesday- Lakeview Concert 7pm
Wednesday- Choir Field Trip
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 7:59 AM

Friday, May 8, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope everyone has plans with their Mother's this weekend. I know I will be making brunch for my mom, and will be taking my mother-in-law out to dinner. Remember that flowers and a card are great simple gifts!

Important Days:
Saturday- Market Day Pick-up, Volleyball Tournament at 8:30AM
Sunday- Mother's Day
Tuesday- Progress Reports
Thursday- Musical Performance
Friday-Musical Performance
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 9:32 AM

Friday, May 1, 2009

Pronouns

Next week we will begin our last grammar unit on Pronouns. Students will be learning about the different types of pronouns and how to use them in their writing. We will also continue to read Harriet Tubman.

Important Days:
Today- Band Trip
Wednesday- Choir and Band Concert at Lakeview
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 7:33 AM

Friday, April 24, 2009

A Peek at Next Week

Next week students will be giving their career speeches in Language Arts. The seventh graders have been working very hard on these projects and I am excited to see their final products. In reading we will continue to read Harriet Tubman and learn about conflicts leading up to the Civil War.

Important Days:
Monday- Sport Pictures
Thursday- Swim Meet, Band Trip
Friday- Band Trip

Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by Lauren Mastny at 7:26 AM
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