Schedule Change!!

First of all, thanks to those who got water samples over the weekend, it is much appreciated!

Due to a MAP testing schedule we will have to shake things up this week.

Monday- Same as originally planned
Tuesday- Periods 1,2,6 will have science and do tests on the water samples from all around the country. (6th period will also review for the test, as they will have science for a 2 hr block)
Wednesday- Periods 1,2,7 will have science. Periods 1/2 will do their review for the test, and 7th period will do the water testing and review for the test in their double period of science.
Thursday- Chapter 1 Test for all 4 classes!
Friday-Outside for WWMD testing. Dress accordingly, especially periods 1/2, it will be chilly outside for sure!

Agenda for 9/28-10/2

Monday 9/28- Introduction to World Water Monitoring Day
Test Introduction, Video, and Website Navigation
Link http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org/

Tuesday 9/29- testing of water samples from around the JH area, state, region, nation and world.
If you are traveling somewhere this weekend, stop and grab a sample of fresh water from a lake or stream and bring it in to class so we can test and compare our water here with water elsewhere.

Wednesday 9/30- World Water Monitoring Day
Outside (bring warm clothes especially for period 1/2 kids.)
Testing water PH, nitrates, alkalinity, turbidity, temperature

Thursday 10/1- Chapter 1 Review
Test will be Friday 10/2
Use www.go.hrw.com for helpful test preparation materials

Friday 10/2- Test over Chapter 1 sections 1,2 and 3

Football @ Home VS Cody 7:00pm

Thursday

Agenda for the week 9/21-9/25

Monday 9/21
Chapter 1 Section 4-Using Water Wisely
DRW Section 4 Due Tuesday

Tuesday 9/22
Check Homework
LAB Part 1-Porosity
Due Wednesday

Wednesday 9/23
LAB Part 1 Due!
LAB Part 2- Permeability
Due Thursday

Thursday 9/24
LAB Part 2 Due!
Science Log Writing Assignment
Due- Thursday 10/1

Friday 9/25
Quiz- Chapter 1 Section 4 and Porosity and Permeability Lab
Science World Magazine

Note from Jean Coldsmith to 6th Grade Parents

6th Grade Parent-Child Book Club

Introductory Meeting

Wednesday, October 14th

7 PM

TC Library Storytelling Room



Who:

Any interested student and an adult reading partner beginning in grade 6 and continuing through high school.



What:

Members and their reading partners meet approximately once a month for a discussion of the groups’ current reading selection. The format is much like an adult book club with friendly conversation, refreshments, and good companionship with those who share a common love of books, reading, and the sharing of ideas.



Where:

Groups meet in a variety of locations. Many meet in the cozy storytelling room at the TC Library. Some choose to meet in a family member’s home each month. Some HS groups have met at the JHHS in past years.



When:

Each group meets approximately once a month. Most groups meet in the early evening for about 1 ½ to 2 hours.



Why:

Book Club appeals to those students who love to read and enjoy discussing what they read.



Cost:

Books are provided through the generosity of the TC Library Foundation.



Questions or Concerns:

Please call Lynn Wegner @ 733-0670 or e-mail @ [ mailto:klwegner@bresnan.net ]klwegner@bresnan.net or contact Debbie Schlinger or Kay Farmer at the TC Library.



RSVP:

To Lynn Wegner (see above) so we can plan accordingly for our 1st meeting with the right number of books and plenty of refreshments!

Schedule for 9/14-9/18

Monday-9/14
Chapter 1 Section 2 in textbook-River Deposition
DRW Section 2-Due Tuesday

Tuesday-9/15
Chapter 1 Section 3 in textbook- Water Underground
DRW Section 3-Due Wednesday

Wednesday-9/16
*** Back To School Night!!! 6:30-8:00pm @ JHMS***
LAB-Water Detectives- Using senses to test 5 water like substances to discover which one is really H2O- Due Thursday

Thursday-9/17
Lab Safety and Equipment Overview

Friday-9/18
Quiz Chapter 1 Sections 2/3
Bill Nye the Science Guy- Water Cycle
****Homecoming Game 7:00pm VS Rawlins!!!****

Schedule Week of 9/7-9/11

Monday 9/7- No School Labor Day

Tuesday 9/8- Textbook Overview and Scavenger Hunt- DUE WEDNESDAY!!

Wednesday 9/9- Chapter 1 Section 1- Directed Reading Worksheet (DRW) DUE THURSDAY!!

Thursday 9/10- LAB- You're In My Space- Measurement Lab- DUE FRIDAY!!

Friday 9/11- Quiz Chapter 1 Section 1 and Measurement/Scientific Method Video Dr. Science
* Substitute Friday Football @Douglas

Back To School Night Changed!!

Due to a conflict with some other community and District events our 2009/2010 Back To School Night has been moved from 9/15 to 9/16. The time is still the same 6:30-8:00pm. This is a good opportunity for you to hear the detaisl of each of your child's classes and ask any questions you may have. Look forward to seeing you all here on the 16th!

Shameless Plug!!

You are all invited to the first game of the newly renovated William T McIntosh Stadium and the amazing new turf. The school board and county have presented JH with an amazing surface to play on.

Tomorrow 9/4/2009
Frosh/Soph game 4:00pm
Varsity game 7:00pm

Come out for a great night of free entertainment, and hopefully some good high school football action!

Bubbleology Lab

Today we did our first lab activity. We introduced the Scientific Method of Inquiry with a simple measurement lab. We focused on posing a question, creating a hypothesis, recording data and creating a conclusion. We also hit data collection and analysis and accepting or rejecting the hypothesis! A good learning experience right out of the gate. Photos to follow!

This Lab sheet is due tomorrow and will be each student's first recorded grade.

Week #1 9/2,9/3 and 9/4

Wednesday 9/2

Introductions, and welcome
Rules and Regulations
The classroom where, why, when, how
Science Word Find

9/3

LAB- Bubbleology Introduction to the Scientific Method DUE Friday!!!

9/4

Issue Textbooks
Textbook condition reports
Science Riddles- Fun science riddles for Extra Credit!!!

Welcome new sixth graders!

Wow, I cannot believe how fast the summer flew by! It is time again for an exciting year in 6th grade science!!!

I am looking forward to meeting the sixth graders I do not already know, and welcoming the ones I know to the wonderful world of JHMS!

Hope ya'll are as excited as I am, and I am looking forward to this being an amazing year!!