Karen Jeffrey

December 1 - 5, 2008

2008-11-21T02:00:44Z

***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
1. CBI on Wednesday to Wal-Mart for Christmas Shopping. Students can use their coffee cafe earnings to purchase gifts or items for themselves. We will eat lunch at school.
2. Heart of a Hoya Christmas Party will be on Tuesday, December 9th from 3:30 - 4:30.

All classwork and homework are subject to change:)

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
We will continue working in coffee cafe, PAES Lab, and at our job sites.

4th Block - Functional English
Each day begins with a reading comprehension activity and vocabulary lesson
Monday
Classwork - Write and share about Thanksgiving Break; Read play; Focus on reading with feeling
HW - Questions from play; practice your part
Tuesday
Classwork - Read play again; group speech
HW - None
Wednesday
Classwork - CBI to Wal-Mart
HW - Vocabulary Review
Thursday
Classwork - Using more and most in sentences; Reread Play with actions; following directions
HW - Reading Comprehension
Friday
Classwork - Adjectives that Compare; following directions; Play
HW - Enjoy the weekend and holiday activities

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a word problem and daily math starter
Monday
Classwork - Algebra review; Shopping Mall Math; Basic Fractions
HW - Calendar Activity
Tuesday
Classwork - Review graphing; Gather information from surveys to create graphs;
HW - Graphing Activity
Wednesday
Classwork - WR News
HW - None
Thursday
Classwork - Algebra in HCC; Post test on GAA items;
HW - Word Problems
Friday
Classwork - Fractions; Graphing with Skittles
HW - Enjoy your weekend

Week of December 1 - 5, 2008

2008-11-21T01:58:19Z

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Week of Nov. 17 - 21

2008-11-13T22:17:48Z

***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
1. Thanksgiving Holidays only 1 week away.
2. Bring in 10 can goods to the Hole–in-the-Wall and receive a free t-shirt
Seniors bring canned yellow veggies
Juniors bring canned cranberry sauce
Sophomores bring canned green veggies
Freshmen bring canned potatoes
3. CBI on Wednesday to grocery. Lunch at School. Bring a small list from home and money if you would like.
4. Thanksgiving Lunch with class on Thursday, Nov. 20.

All classwork and homework are subject to change throughout the week

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
Continue working in coffee cafe, PAES Lab, and at our jobsites.

4th Block - Functional English
Each day begins with a reading comprehension activity and vocabulary exercise
Monday
Classwork - Paragraph about weekend; Watch "The Call of the Wild" video
HW - Compare and Contrast the movie and the book
Tuesday
Classwork - Develop menu for lunch on Thursday; Speech
HW - Write a paragraph about things you are thankful for
Wednesday
Classwork - CBI to grocery
HW - None
Thursday
Classwork - Cook lunch; Thanksgiving Traditions, Story of Thanksgiving
HW - Reading Comprehension
Friday
Classwork - Read a play about Thanksgiving and put movement with it.
HW - Enjoy your family over Thanksgiving Break

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a daily math starter and word problem
Monday
Classwork - Check writing
HW - Word Problems
Tuesday
Classwork - Think about money; solving equations; graphing
HW - Graphing Worksheet
Wednesday
Classwork - Shopping Mall Math; solving equations, basic math packet
HW - None
Thursday
Classwork - Concession Stand Math; Graphing; solving equations
HW - Menu Math
Friday
Classwork - Thanksgiving Math Packet
HW - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Week of Nov. 17 - 21, 2008

2008-11-13T22:14:47Z

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November 10 - 14

2008-11-06T21:08:09Z

***ANNOUNCEMENTS***
1. Thanksgiving Holidays are only 2 weeks away.
2. Bring in 10 can goods to the Hole–in-the-Wall and receive a free t-shirt
Seniors bring canned yellow veggies
Juniors bring canned cranberry sauce
Sophomores bring canned green veggies
Freshmen bring canned potatoes

All classwork and homework are subject to change throughout the week.

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
Continue work in coffee cafe, PAES LAB, and at CBST

4th Block - Functional English
Each day begins with a daily reading and vocabulary activity
Monday
Classwork - Weekend Compare/Contrast; "Call of the Wild"; 2 chapters and questions
HW - Pages 7 & 8 in Hi-Lo Comprehension Book
Tuesday
Classwork - Adjective Comparisons; "Call of the Wild" - 2 chapters; Scene Creation
HW - Write a paragraph about Buck's feeling throughout his travels.
Wednesday
Classwork - Negative word usage; "Call of the Wild" - 2 chapters; favorite character descriptions
HW - Grammar pages 42 &45
Thursday
Classwork - Grammar review of words; "Call of the Wild" - 2 chpaters; How will it end?
HW - Pages 29 & 30 in Hi-Lo Comprehension Book
Friday
Classwork - "Call of the Wild" finish book; word wall completion; complete booklet
HW - Enjoy the weekend

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a math practice starter and word problem
Monday
Classwork - Time in Life; Algebra "x" work; Formulas in word problems
HW - Solve for x
Tuesday
Classwork - Graphs and their components; Practice creating bar graphs, Graphs in USA Today
HW - Collect survey information for graphing
Wednesday
Classwork - Weekly Reader News
HW - Write 5 ways you can help save money at your house
Thursday
Classwork - Graphing; Create your own line graph; Money word problems
HW - Reading Graphs
Friday
Classwork - Review of graphing concepts; continue work on creating graphs
HW - Enjoy the weekend

Week of Nov. 10 - 14, 2008

2008-11-06T21:02:04Z

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November 3 - 7, 2008

2008-10-31T16:07:10Z

****ANNOUNCEMENTS****
1. No School on Tuesday, November 4th.
2. CBI on Wednesday to Chili's. Students need to bring at least $10.00 to purchase lunch.

All classwork and homework may change throughout the week.

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
We will continue to work in coffee cafe and PAES Lab.

4th Block - Functional English
Each day begins with daily reading comprehension activity and vocabulary activity
Monday
Classwork - Weekend Discussion; Discuss Chili's CBI trip; Begin "Call of the Wild"
HW - Questions on "Call of the Wild"
Tuesday
No School - Election Day
Wednesday
Classwork - CBI to Chili's
HW - Write a paragraph about your experience at Chili's
Thursday
Classwork - Create a Lost Dog Poster for Buck; Vocabulary Wall work; Read 2 chapters in "Call of the Wild"
HW - Draw a scene from the story and write 2 sentences or more to tell about it
Friday
Classwork - Discuss Bad Times and identify national "Bad Times" in our life; Read "Call of the Wild"; Comprehension Questions; Name your dog team
HW - Enjoy your weekend

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a daily word problem and a math starter
Monday
Classwork - Calendar for November; Checkbook Activity
HW - Calendar Worksheet
Tuesday
No School - Election Day
Wednesday
Classwork - Election Discussion; Current Event Magazine
HW - Word Problems
Thursday
Classwork - Shopping Mall Math; Counting money and nearest dollar; Money Packet
HW- Practice # 5 & 6 Word Problems
Friday
Classwork - Graphing Activities; Graphing Surveys
HW - Enjoy the weekend

Week of November 3 - 7

2008-10-31T16:03:02Z

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October 27 - 31, 2008

2008-10-23T22:51:41Z

****ANNOUNCEMENTS****
1. CBI on Wednesday to Oregon Park. Please dress for the weather. We will explore the park, play tennis, and take a nature hike. We will eat lunch when we return to school
2. Election Day Holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008 - NO SCHOOL
3. CBI on Nov. 5th to Chili's. Please send in a minimum of $10.00 to cover the cost of your child's lunch.

All assignments and homework may change throughout the week.

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
We will continue to serve coffee, clean the cafe, work in PAES Lab and at CBST.

4th Block - Functional English
Each day begins with a daily reading comprehension activitiy and a vocabulary exercise
Monday
Classwork - Introduce the novel "Call of the Wild"; Take Vocabulary Pretest; Read Chapter 1 and discuss characters
HW - Comprehension Questions from "Call of the Wild"
Tuesday
Classwork - Chapter 2 - read and complete questions; Canine Research; Travel Brochure Computer Activity
HW - Dog Sled Racing Comprehension Exercise
Wednesday
Classwork - CBI to Oregon Park
HW - Daily News Activitiy
Thursday
Classwork - Chapter 3 - read and complete questions; Map of Area discussed in book; Travel Brochures continued
HW - Complete Sentences on likes/dislikes
Friday
Classwork - Halloween Readings, Vocabulary, Puzzles, Following Directions Activity
HW - Enjoy your weekend

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a daily word problem and basic skills review
Monday
Classwork - Shopping Mall Math with estimations; Money Packet
HW - Menu Math
Tuesday
Classwork - Word Problems #2 & #3; Time Concepts
HW - Money Word Problems
Wednesday
Classwork - Graphing Activitiy; Word Problems
HW - None
Thursday
Classwork - Scholastic Magazine on Presidential Election
HW - Math Crossword Puzzle
Friday
Classwork - Word Problems; Basic Skills(+ - x /) skills
HW - Enjoy the evening

Week of October 27 - 31

2008-10-23T16:28:15Z

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October 20 - 24, 2008

2008-10-17T16:15:52Z

****ANNOUNCEMENTS****
1. Heart of a Hoya Club Pictures are on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 8:10 in room 205. If you are involved in Heart of a Hoya, please come and have your picture made with the club.

All activities and homework may change throughout the week.

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
We will continue working in coffee cafe and PAES Lab. Those who attend CBST will work on Tuesday and Thursday. Our goal is to become as independent as possible on all skills.

4th Block - Functional English
Each Day begins with a reading comprehension daily activity and vocabulary
Monday
Classwork - Weekend Conversation; Read " Nothing's Happening Tonight" work on character development
HW - Worksheet on story
Tuesday
Classwork - Asking for information; group speech
HW - Reading Comprehension
Wednesday
Classwork - Poems; Sentence Completion on Feelings; adjectives
HW - Vocabulary Review
Thursday
Classwork - We will attend a play presented by the Drama Department
HW - Study for vocabulary test; write a paragraph about the play
Friday
Classwork - Vocabulary #5 test; Read a play with focus on developing your character and their actions
HW - Enjoy the weekend

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a daily word problem and math basic skills review
Monday
Classwork - Time concepts; How long would it take; Break time; Crossword puzzle
HW - Time in your everyday life worksheet
Tuesday
Classwork - money counting; estimation of prices and total cost; menu math estimation
HW - Menu Math Word Problems
Wednesday
Classwork - Scholastic Magazine
HW - Questions from magazine
Thursday
Classwork - reading graphs; time concepts; shopping mall math
HW - graph work
Friday
Classwork - Football math; word problem crossword; money estimation
HW - Enjoy your weekend

Week of October 20 - 24

2008-10-17T16:14:38Z

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October 13 - 17, 2008

2008-10-10T22:16:47Z

*****ANNOUNCEMENTS*****
Wednesday - early release at 1:25 :)
Friday - Class Lunch, please send in $2.00 to help cover the cost of lunch

All activities may change, check H-book for updated items

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
We will continue cleaning coffee cafe, working in PAES Lab and attending CBST

4th Block - Functional English
Each day begins with a reading comprehension and vocabulary activity
Monday
Classwork - Weekend Conversation; Lunch Menu; Character Study by reading The Homeplace
HW - Questions on The Homeplace and vocabulary flash cards
Tuesday
Classwork - Sentence Structure; Character Study; USA Today Readings
HW - Daily News Comprehension and Vocab Review
Wednesday
PSAT Testing Day - We will work on GAA items and basic review
HW - NONE
Thursday
Classwork - Read Angelina Sandoval; Writing about character of someone you know
HW - Oak Island reading comprehension packet
Friday
Classwork - Cook Class Lunch; table manners; table conversation
HW - Enjoy the weekend

5th Block - Functional Math
Each day begins with a math word problem and basic concepts
Monday
Classwork - Count money; line graphs, shopping mall math
HW - Word Problems from Market Math
Tuesday
Classwork - Check books
HW - Checking Vocab Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday
Classwork - PSAT Testing/GAA work
HW - None
Thursday
Classwork - Finish Checkbook; Shopping Mall Math; Break Times
HW - Crossword Math
Friday
Classwork - Measurement Lab with dry and liquid ingredients
HW - Cook something over the weekend with mom or dad that involves measurements

Week of October 13th

2008-10-10T22:15:50Z

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October 6 - 10, 2008

2008-10-03T01:16:15Z

*****ANNOUNCEMENTS*****
1. We had a great homecoming week and everyone enjoyed participating in the "dress up" days.
2. Early Release at 1:25 on Oct. 16th

2nd Block - Interpersonal Skills
Students will continue working in coffee cafe, PAES Lab, and at CBST.

4th Block - English
Each day begins with a daily reading activity and vocabulary exercise
Monday
Classwork - Weekend Writing; Begin Adjectives; Read Chapter 8 in "StoneFox"
HW - Write a 5 sentence paragraph on how you believe "StoneFox" will end
Tuesday
Classwork - Charlie Brown Reading; Speech
HW - Vocab Crossword Puzzle
Wednesday
Classwork - Following Directions Activity; "StoneFox" Chapter 9; Adjectives
HW - Finish Chapter 9 questions if you did not finish in class
Thursday
Classwork - Finish "StoneFox" and have a review game
HW - Review your "StoneFox" Questions and Study Vocabulary #4 for test tomorrow
Friday
Classwork - Vocabulary Quiz; Test on "StoneFox"; Watch Video of "StoneFox"
HW - Enjoy the weekend

5th Block - Math
Each day begins with a daily word problem and math starter on basic skills
Monday
Classwork - Count Money; Money Packet; Shopping Mall Math page 2
HW - Money Worksheet
Tuesday
Classwork - Time; Word Problem Packets; Shopping Mall Math page 3
HW - Word Problems
Wednesday
Classwork - WR News - Pumped, High Gas Prices
HW - None
Thursday
Classwork - Money(next dollar & estimation); Money Packet; Shopping Mall Math page 4
HW - Shopping Mall Math page 6
Friday
Classwork - Finish watching "StoneFox"; Complete a Compare/Contrast on movie versus book
HW - Enjoy your weekend