March 11, 2009

All Grades:

The second phase of MCAS testing, which will occur later in the spring, will be administered from Monday, May 11^th through Thursday, May 28^th, for students in grades 6, 7, 8. Depending upon the grade level of each student, testing will be administered in:

• Mathematics &
• Science & Technology/Engineering
• Both of the above subject areas above will consist of two 60 minute sessions.

Students in grades 6, 7, & 8 will be administered the Mathematics Test, which will consist of two 60 minute sessions.

Students in grade 8 will be administered the Science & Engineering/Technology which will consist of two 60 minute sessions.

Mini Melts ( Dippin Dots) are coming to Georgetown High School on Wednesday, March 11^th. Come enjoy a treat after school and during Dodgeball.

SADD ( Students Against Destructive Decisions) is sponsoring Mini Melts.

News from the Art Department: Several great opportunities for students -

Art Workshop at the Georgetown Library-

Call the Children’s room to register 978-352 – 5728

Space limited

SILK PAINTING WORKSHOP

Students will learn resist dies and create a stained glass effect wall hanging.

FOR AGES 10 – 14 YEARS OLD

APRIL 8 Time: 6:30 – 7:30

Georgetown Artist Sanda Golbert

Budding Artist Show 2009

Newburyport Art Association

An exhibit by area Middle School and High School Students

Students can submit painting, pastel, drawing, photography computer art and sculpture.

These can be works of art make at home or something you liked from school.

To enter ($ 2.00 Fee per entry) download application

http://www.newburyportart.org/

March 17 deadline

Grade 8 Announcements

Mark your calendar for the eighth grade graduation ceremony which will be held on Monday, June 22nd from 3:30 to 5:30. More details will be sent home with students soon.

Cedardale, Groveland Field Trip scheduled for Wednesday June 17th! The trip will take place during school hours. FUN!

Mongeau:

Page 90 Do the practice skills numbers 1,2 &3

Mrs. Reed:

Reteach & Practice 7-8 evens, use a calculator. Reminder, Ch 7 Test on Friday. You will need to bring a calculator for the test. Ch 7 Vocabulary due on Friday.

White

Read 20 minutes and record in log.

Vocabulary sheet

Girard:

8^h grade E, F, G-

Pages 16-21 reading activities.

Split sheet pages 24-25

Please COVER all new book!

Grade 7 Homework

DiFruscio

Students should continue to work on their projects (Ancient Greek Book Jackets). These are due Friday. I am happy to look at rough drafts between now and then.

This is the only homework this week.

SCHAUERMAN

MATH

B- block - Page 261 - 263 # 1 - 7 odd, 22- 36 even, & 46 - 52 even. Quiz corrections due tomorrow, (Thursday).

E-block - Page 268 # 1 - 27 odd

SCIENCE

A-block - No homework

F - block - Study for Quiz on Echinoderms. Complete the Echinoderm drawing packet if you did not finish in class.

Mrs. Morrison

A - Voc. - sentences, flashcards, and exercises are due Thursday

B – All voc. assignments are due tomorrow.

E and F – work on book jacket project

6th Grade News From Kieve

Everything is going well! We had a snowy morning and wet afternoon but the fun and learning continues. Today students are setting goals and learning the importance of teamwork. Many families will be visiting tonight, however, if you can't make it, check out the pictures on the blog from the last two days.