Hello Scorpius Families,

Adopt-a-Family

·        Attached you will find the adopt-a-family information sheet that was passed out to students 2 weeks ago. 

·        We have had such great support in the past and it has continued this year!!!

·       DEADLINE TO DONATE IS THIS FRIDAY….DECEMBER 11^th!!!!!!!!!

·        Please note that all donations must be new items only (per Coventry Human Services Department…not us!)  THANKS!!

The list of donated items is below.  The items in RED are the items donated since the last update.

8 year old boy

·        Megablocks Pro Builder Air Force Warthog

·        Soccer Ball

·        Build Your own volcano kit

·        3 ball nerf set

·        Bakugan Battle Brawlers Lunch Box

·        Rubix cube

·        Ultra Corps SUB action figure

·        Twist and Change Robot action figure

·        Bakugan Season 2 Special Attack figure

·        Bakugan Bakuclip

·        Nerf Wall to Wall Basketball

·        Green fleece pullover

·        Bakugan starter pack season 2

·        Bakugan pair of pajamas

4 year old girl

·        Disney Princess Tea Party Set

·        3 Disney Princess puzzles

·        Barbie Ballerina Doll

·        Pink fleece winter coat

·        Disney princess pink outfit (hooded sweatshirt and pants)

·        Mittens/Winter hat

·        Pink Slippers

·        Disney Princess Cinderella doll

·        Fleece snowman pajamas top and bottom

2 ½ year old boy

·        Tonka “Strong Arm” Bulldozer

·        10 Hot Wheels cars

·        Tonka cars

·        3 speed wheels cars

·        Bulldozer Light and Sound

·        6 Piece Kool Wheels Car Set

·        Big Wheel Truck Remote Control 1:24 scale

·        2  Hot Wheels cars

·        2 pairs of Disney Cars pajamas

      Family

·        $45 in Wal-Mart Gift Cards

·        Rush Hour Traffic Jam Game

·        Connect 4 game

·        $50 Stop and Shop Gift Card

·        Christmas Tree Chocolate lollipops stocking stuffers

·        4 gift certificates to Salon Serenity for haircuts

      Mom

·        Star Jasmine Scented Candle

·        Airbonne Gift Set

     Total Donated $$$$:  $27

Class News

Social Studies with Mr. Howman

·        This week’s theme- Bible Battles: The Rise of the Israelites

·        Students have the 2.4 quiz on Thursday this week.  Students should be studying entries 42-46.  This quiz is longer than the standard 10 question “book quiz”.

·        Students can also expect the chapter 2 unit test the week before Christmas vacation.  We will cover section 2.5 the end of this week and the beginning of next. 

·        Students will receive the study guide for the unit test on Monday (12/14) of next week.

·        Although many times there is not written homework, students should be reviewing all current entries.  The unit 2 test will cover binder entries 28, 29, 31-52

·        The unit test will be on Monday, December 21.

·        New!!!  There are now audio versions of the textbook sections we are covering that can be accessed through my website.  “Rise of the Israelites” is now posted on my site to be listened to or downloaded…it is a standard .mp3 file.

Google has undergone some changes with its service.  My website address has changed to http://sites.google.com/site/mrhowman/ 

I believe that you can still go to the old address and be redirected to the new, but I’m not sure how long that will last.

Most times the activity can be completed without a textbook.  There are not enough textbooks to send home for every student who is absent, so if the activity does need a textbook students can make that assignment up when they return to school.

Math with Mrs. Banspach

Math:

Two big “events” this week: Quiz and POW!

This week’s quiz is on percents and proportions.  Students should have several practice problems from homework  -  in class tasks in their binders.  We have gone over everything, so all correct answers should be recorded.  A quick study guide will also be going home to help them prepare.  A period quiz is Wed.  All other classes will have their quiz Thurs.

POW: Enlarging the Picture. 

A period: Will be given out on Friday and then due next Friday the 18^th

D and F periods: Will be given out on Tuesday and due next Tuesday the 15^th

E period: Will be given out on Monday and due next Monday the 14^th

Have a great week!

Mrs. Banspach

ELA with Mrs. Ballard

Students are writing short 10-line poems in response to Edward Hopper’s painting House by the Railroad.  Students should create a mood for their reading audience through setting description and effective vocabulary. These ideas have been taught in class. We will begin a short study of the Legend of King Arthur, destiny, chivalry, and Sir Gawain.

Vocabulary quiz on Friday! There will be a review on Thursday. Vocabulary words are utterly, desolate, pseudo, devoid, vacant, Gothic, expectant, and mansard.

Contact Information:

ELA:                Mrs. Ballard                         ballardcynthia@coventryschools.net

Science:         Mrs. Grandchamp             grandchamplinda@coventryschools.net

Math:             Mrs. Banspach                    banspachcara@coventryschools.net

S.S.:                Mr. Howman                      howmanjustin@coventryschools.net             

Resource:      Mr. Souza                            souzaarthur@coventryschools.net

“Expect the Unexpected”