Monday
Week of April 30 - May 4
Monday April 30 - Today I checked last week's Bellwork since we didn't have class on Friday due to the picnic. I wrote grades in planners and we did a vocabulary Powerpoint activity as well as a listening comprehension activity. No homework.
Tuesday May 1 - Today we studied our vocabulary words, did a mixer activity to practice asking for and giving directions, and I also passed back your map projects. We used the map projects to orally give directions as well. Homework: Complete questions 1 and 2 of homework sheet, due tomorrow.
Wednesday May 2 - Today we learned all about demonstrative adjectives and made flash cards for them. We did packet work, whiteboard practice, and other activities to learn these words and how to use them. Homework: complete the rest of your packet, due Tuesday.
Thursday May 3 - Today we reviewed demonstrative adjectives from yesterday and had a Powerpoint presentation (with notes) on el Cinco de Mayo. Homework: all work in packet is due Tuesday. We will also check Bellwork on Monday since there will be no official class tomorrow.
Friday May 4 - Today most of the 8th graders were at Disneyland. Those who remained had an alternative activity so no class today or homework.
Week of April 23-27, 2012
Monday 23 - Today was our Quarter 4 binder check, so if you were absent today come see me when you get back so I can check yours. We talked about our field trip. If you didn't pay Friday, you're not going. Chaperones should plan on being at the school at 12:20 and need to bring their drivers licence and proof of insurance to the office to get a copy on file. We also began our city map project, which involves plotting out a city map with various buildings according to instructions I gave in class. Homework: study flash cards for 5 minutes
Tuesday 24 - Today we did a flash card activity and worked on our city maps from yesterday. Homework: finish your city maps, due Thursday (we will not be working on them in class tomorrow). Today was also our field trip to Casa del Rio from 12:25 - 1:45. If you were absent but paid money to go, unfortunately we can't refund your money because it was given to the restaurant in a lump sum (as a check).
Wednesday 25 - Today we made flash cards and discussed the other two parts of our vocabulary sheet, and we began memorizing these phrases. Homework: finish all flash cards for tomorrow, as well as your city maps.
Thursday 26 - Today your city maps were due for 60 points. We did a speaking activity with them and also did our leading a blindfolded friend activity outside (and directing them in Spanish). No homework tonight.
Friday 27 - Two of my three 8th grade classes did not meet today due to the 8th grade Picnic, so in period 3 we did vocab activities. No homework.
Friday
Week of April 16-20 - AIMS WEEK
There will not be any homework this week due to AIMS, other than bringing the 7.50 and permission form for the field trip to Casa del Rio by Thursday. Here is what we are doing in class. Each class will be about 25 minutes long.
Monday 16 - We started Lesson 12, which has to do with buildings around town. We did oral activities and listening activities to learn the new words. On Friday I passed out the new information sheet/permission form for our field trip to Casa del Rio, which has been moved to Tuesday April 24th. If your student already paid for the field trip a couple of weeks ago, he doesn't need to pay again. If not, she needs to turn in the new form with the 7.50 no later than this Thursday.
Tuesday 17 - Today we started our flash cards and began learning the Lesson 12 words.
Wednesday 18 - Today we finished our flash cards in class and did flash card study with a partner. Get money and permission form to me tomorrow!
Thursday 19 - I will check for flash cards at the end of class today for points. We finished them up if there was any delay and did flash card activities. Money and permission form due for the field trip. If you were absent, I will also accept it tomorrow by 3:30, but that's the final deadline.
Friday 20 - Today we started our project for this lesson, which involves creating a city map and labeling all the buildings in Spanish. No homework.
Monday 16 - We started Lesson 12, which has to do with buildings around town. We did oral activities and listening activities to learn the new words. On Friday I passed out the new information sheet/permission form for our field trip to Casa del Rio, which has been moved to Tuesday April 24th. If your student already paid for the field trip a couple of weeks ago, he doesn't need to pay again. If not, she needs to turn in the new form with the 7.50 no later than this Thursday.
Tuesday 17 - Today we started our flash cards and began learning the Lesson 12 words.
Wednesday 18 - Today we finished our flash cards in class and did flash card study with a partner. Get money and permission form to me tomorrow!
Thursday 19 - I will check for flash cards at the end of class today for points. We finished them up if there was any delay and did flash card activities. Money and permission form due for the field trip. If you were absent, I will also accept it tomorrow by 3:30, but that's the final deadline.
Friday 20 - Today we started our project for this lesson, which involves creating a city map and labeling all the buildings in Spanish. No homework.
Thursday
Week of April 9-13
Monday 9 - Welcome back! Today we reviewed vocabulary, took a few notes about what to expect on the test (and did a listening activity on those notes), and finished translating our scripts for our restaurant skits. Homework: study your flash cards 5 minutes
Tuesday 10 - Today we practiced our skits with the props and prepared to perform them on Thursday. Homework: practice your lines and study for your test on Friday.
Wednesday 11 - Today was a half day, but we practiced for our skits and did a bit of review for the test on Friday. Homework: practice your lines and study for your test on Friday.
Thursday 12 - Today we performed our skits for a grade. If you were absent, I had someone else take your place and you lost 10 points. Sorry - for some things in Spanish class you just have to be here. Homework: study for your test tomorrow!
Friday 13 - Today we took our lesson 11 test. If you were absent, come see me to schedule a time to make it up within a few days. No homework.
Tuesday 10 - Today we practiced our skits with the props and prepared to perform them on Thursday. Homework: practice your lines and study for your test on Friday.
Wednesday 11 - Today was a half day, but we practiced for our skits and did a bit of review for the test on Friday. Homework: practice your lines and study for your test on Friday.
Thursday 12 - Today we performed our skits for a grade. If you were absent, I had someone else take your place and you lost 10 points. Sorry - for some things in Spanish class you just have to be here. Homework: study for your test tomorrow!
Friday 13 - Today we took our lesson 11 test. If you were absent, come see me to schedule a time to make it up within a few days. No homework.
Monday
Week of March 26-30, 2012
Monday 26 - Today our 70 point Menu project was due, so if you were absent, it is due the day you return! I passed out information sheets about our upcoming field trip, so get that if you missed it. There's a separate post about it. We started our lesson 11 flash cards as well. Homework: Permission form due Thursday and finish flash cards and study them 8 minutes.
Tuesday 27 - Today I checked flash cards, we did some practice activities with them, and started our table setting diagrams in which we draw out and label a typical place setting at a table and label it in Spanish. Homework: Finish place setting, due tomorrow.
Wednesday 28 - Today I checked your place settings and we divided into groups to translate our scripts and begin our skits about eating at a restaurant. Homework: permission forms and 7.50 are due tomorrow!
Thursday 29 - Today I collected permission forms and cash, which were due today for the field trip. I will also take them up until 3:30 tomorrow. If I don't have it by then, you can't go. We practiced our vocabulary today in preparation for our field trip next week. Homework: None, but bring field trip forms and money tomorrow as your last chance!
Friday 30 - Today we did vocabulary review activities in preparation for our restaurant trip after break. Homework: enjoy your Spring Break!
Tuesday 27 - Today I checked flash cards, we did some practice activities with them, and started our table setting diagrams in which we draw out and label a typical place setting at a table and label it in Spanish. Homework: Finish place setting, due tomorrow.
Wednesday 28 - Today I checked your place settings and we divided into groups to translate our scripts and begin our skits about eating at a restaurant. Homework: permission forms and 7.50 are due tomorrow!
Thursday 29 - Today I collected permission forms and cash, which were due today for the field trip. I will also take them up until 3:30 tomorrow. If I don't have it by then, you can't go. We practiced our vocabulary today in preparation for our field trip next week. Homework: None, but bring field trip forms and money tomorrow as your last chance!
Friday 30 - Today we did vocabulary review activities in preparation for our restaurant trip after break. Homework: enjoy your Spring Break!
The 8th Grade Field Trip to Casa del Rio
On Monday I passed out permission forms about the field trip. Here is the text of these forms. If you were absent, be sure to get one from me when you get back. Remember, they're due Thursday with the $7.50!
What are we doing? As part of our Spanish unit on food, we have been learning how to order food and talk with a waiter at a restaurant. To practice our new skills, we have a fantastic opportunity to travel as an 8th grade class to a Mexican restaurant. At the restaurant, our waiters will expect us to speak with them and order in Spanish, which is a great opportunity to practice the language and eat some delicious food. I hope all students are able to attend! However, attendance is not required. Here is what everyone needs to know:
Where: La Casa del Río Mexican Restaurant, located about a mile from the school at 1060 S. Pantano road (a bit north of 22nd street, across from the post office).
When: Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 (this is the 2nd day back from Spring Break)
Time: We will leave the school at 12:30, as our appointment is from 12:45 – 2:00. Chaperones should report to the office by 12:25. We will gather for departure in room 104 (the P.E. room).
Cost: $7.50 per person. This cost will include a choice between several combination plates, a drink, and any applicable tax or tip. There will be a vegetarian option as well. All people who are eating at the restaurant must pay in advance. The money (cash only) and this confirmation sheet are due no later than Thursday, March 29th by 3:30, to me. I MUST report an accurate number of persons eating to the restaurant by that date. If I do not have confirmation from your student by then, he or she will not be allowed to attend.
Transportation: We need many parents to volunteer to drive students the short distance to the restaurant. Parents are welcome to eat with us as well. Parent chaperones who would like to eat will need to order a meal in advance as explained above. Parents are not required to eat in order to attend.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email me at jmiller@atmschool.net. Thank you!
What are we doing? As part of our Spanish unit on food, we have been learning how to order food and talk with a waiter at a restaurant. To practice our new skills, we have a fantastic opportunity to travel as an 8th grade class to a Mexican restaurant. At the restaurant, our waiters will expect us to speak with them and order in Spanish, which is a great opportunity to practice the language and eat some delicious food. I hope all students are able to attend! However, attendance is not required. Here is what everyone needs to know:
Where: La Casa del Río Mexican Restaurant, located about a mile from the school at 1060 S. Pantano road (a bit north of 22nd street, across from the post office).
When: Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 (this is the 2nd day back from Spring Break)
Time: We will leave the school at 12:30, as our appointment is from 12:45 – 2:00. Chaperones should report to the office by 12:25. We will gather for departure in room 104 (the P.E. room).
Cost: $7.50 per person. This cost will include a choice between several combination plates, a drink, and any applicable tax or tip. There will be a vegetarian option as well. All people who are eating at the restaurant must pay in advance. The money (cash only) and this confirmation sheet are due no later than Thursday, March 29th by 3:30, to me. I MUST report an accurate number of persons eating to the restaurant by that date. If I do not have confirmation from your student by then, he or she will not be allowed to attend.
Transportation: We need many parents to volunteer to drive students the short distance to the restaurant. Parents are welcome to eat with us as well. Parent chaperones who would like to eat will need to order a meal in advance as explained above. Parents are not required to eat in order to attend.
Questions: If you have any questions, please email me at jmiller@atmschool.net. Thank you!
Thursday
Week of March 19-23
Monday 19 - Today we did a flash card activity and continued working on our rough drafts for our menu assignment. Homework: finish translating the sample menu from the packet.
Tuesday 20 - Today I checked to make sure all students did their homework and we began working on our final drafts of our restaurant menus. Homework: bring food pictures from home if desired.
Wednesday 21 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday 22 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. We will have one more day to work on them in class (next Monday) before they are due next Tuesday. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz tomorrow.
Friday 23 - Today we studied our flash cards and took our lesson 10 quiz, which required you to write the translations of 25 of our 61 words. No homework.
Tuesday 20 - Today I checked to make sure all students did their homework and we began working on our final drafts of our restaurant menus. Homework: bring food pictures from home if desired.
Wednesday 21 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz on Friday.
Thursday 22 - Today was a half day, but we used our time to work on our menus. We will have one more day to work on them in class (next Monday) before they are due next Tuesday. Homework: study your 25 vocab words for the quiz tomorrow.
Friday 23 - Today we studied our flash cards and took our lesson 10 quiz, which required you to write the translations of 25 of our 61 words. No homework.
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