Monday, May 13, 2013

MAY 13 - 17


NO MEDIOCRITY – TOWARDS EXCELLENCE!!

REMINDERS:

  • Starting Monday, November 5, homework needs to be turned in at the beginning of the day. (HOMEWORK BOX) No work no credit.
  • Do not forget to make your index cards with rules and procedures on a daily basis.
  • Homework must be kept in your binder at all times.
  • Quizzes are given back to the students once they are graded and discussed in class. They are placed in the binders. Corrections are made in the notebook.
  • Please bring all supplies to class every day (book, notebook, binder, pencil case)
  • Check ENGRADE every week.
  • 6th grade students will need a small protractor, compass, and ruler for this GEOMETRY unit

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • May 6 – 24 → MAP Testing Session
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

  • GENERAL ASSEMBLY will be held on Thursday, May 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m. According to our by-laws, we need a quorum of at least 57 families represented--please join us at this year’s meeting. Three of our Board members will complete their 2-year terms (Wendy Willemsen, Wendolyn Sanchez, and Arnaldo Palma). These members are all running for re-election. If you would also like to nominate someone for one of these three positions, please use the nomination form that is available at this link. http://www.discoveryschool.edu.hn/forms/2012-2013/BoardNominationForm.pdf
 
  • THE CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY GALA  --  The Chronicles Gala is this Friday,  May 17, 2013.  This formal, black tie event is modeled after the Oscars in that there will be pomp and extravagance, live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres, photographers and a quartet.  It is a celebration of literature and art, specifically for the Chronicles of Discovery Literary and Art magazine. 
The Gala begins at 7:00 p.m. May 17, 2013. Purchase your tickets for L. 100 from any AP English Composition student, Mr. Fenn, or Carolina. (EL Heraldo and TN5 will be covering the event.)
 
  • DPTO GARAGE SALE – The DPTO will have an Open Garage Sale on Saturday, May 25. The price per stand is L.500.00 please contact the DPTO officers for further information or email discoverypto@gmail.com .
 
  • DISCOVERY ZONE 4 – Our Summer Camp is back, beginning June 10. If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) please stop by the office to pick up the registration form or access the form on our website (www.discoveryschool.edu.hn)  Great discounts are available!
 
For Grades 5 – 11 only: 
  • SUMMER SCHOOL - The teachers from grades 5-11 have identified the students who are candidates for Summer School. Formal communication from the Area Administration will be taking place in the following weeks. Please contact Ms. Gloria Palacios for further information

6TH GRADE BASIC MATH

Monday 13

9-10 Congruent and Similar Figures
Online tutor:
Homework: Worksheet
Tuesday 14

9-11 Transformations
Online tutor:
Homework: Worksheet
Wednesday 15

9-12 Problem Solving Strategy: Writing to Compare
Homework: Worksheet
Thursday 16

9-13 Symmetry
Online tutor:
Friday 17

9-14 Tessellations
Homework: Worksheet

Quiz # 23 – Tuesday, May 21 (lessons 9-6 → 9-14)

7TH GRADE PRE ALGEBRA

Monday 13

Chapter 5
Extra Practice
Homework: Study for Cumulative test chapters 1 - 4
Tuesday 14

Quiz # 23
Homework: finish page 748
Wednesday 15

Chapter 6
Extra Practice
Homework: finish page 749
Thursday 16

Chapter 7
Extra Practice
Homework: finish page 750
Friday 17

Chapter 8
Extra Practice
Homework: finish page 751

Quiz # 24 → Tuesday, May 21 (chapters 1 – 8)

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