Thurs., 12/15/16

Today in Science:

• Attend A Christmas Carol at the Denver Center for Performing Arts

Announcements:

• Have a SAFE and relaxing Winter Break with your family!
• Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd - Students return on Weds., Jan. 4th

Weds., 12/14/16

Today in Science:

• Circulatory System Jeopardy - I will know how the organs in the circulatory system function together to (1) transport materials, (2) get rid of waste, and (3) fight disease.

Homework:

• Wear "theater attire" for tomorrow!

Announcements:

• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - TOMORROW
• WINTERFest - TOMORROW (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Tues., 12/13/16

Today in Science:

• Complete Circulatory Techbook Board questions - I will know how the organs in the circulatory system function together to (1) transport materials, (2) get rid of waste, and (3) fight disease.

Homework:

• Complete Circulatory Techbook Board questions, if not completed in class.

Announcements:

• House Challenge ends TOMORROW! SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - THURSDAY
• WINTERFest - THURSDAY (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Mon., 12/12/16

Today in Science:

• Complete Heart Rate Lab - I will investigate how increased physical activity affects pulse rate.
• Begin Circulatory Techbook Board questions - I will know how the organs in the circulatory system function together to (1) transport materials, (2) get rid of waste, and (3) fight disease.

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - THURSDAY
• WINTERFest - THURSDAY (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Fri., 12/9/16

Today in Science:

• Complete Trial 2 and graph for the Heart Rate Lab - I will investigate how increased physical activity affects pulse rate.
• Pancake Party (upon completion of your line graph)

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - Thurs., Dec. 15th
• WINTERFest - Thurs., Dec. 15th (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Thurs., 12/8/16

Today in Science:

• Circulatory System - mini-book review - I will understand how the individual organs of the circulatory system work together to help the body transport materials, get rid of waste, and fight disease.
• Heart Rate Lab - I will investigate how increased physical activity affects pulse rate.

Homework:

• Bring a SMALL box of plastic forks for our PANCAKE Friday!

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - Thurs., Dec. 15th
• WINTERFest - Thurs., Dec. 15th (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Weds., 12/7/16

Today in Science:

• Circulatory System - mini-book! I will understand how the individual organs of the circulatory system work together to help the body transport materials, get rid of waste, and fight disease.

Homework:

• Bring a SMALL box of plastic forks for our PANCAKE Friday!

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - Thurs., Dec. 15th
• WINTERFest - Thurs., Dec. 15th (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Tues., 12/6/16

Today in Science:

• Human Body Unit pre-assessment
• Organ system coloring and functions - I will understand how the individual components of the human body function together to keep the body alive

Homework:

• If not completed during class, complete organ system coloring and functions

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - Thurs., Dec. 15th
• WINTERFest - Thurs., Dec. 15th (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Mon., 12/5/16

Today in Science:

• Monday Writing - Complete essay for an assessment grade and 2nd data point for schoolwide goal
• Human Body Unit pre-assessment

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - Thurs., Dec. 15th
• WINTERFest - Thurs., Dec. 15th (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Fri., 12/2/16

Today in Science:

• Word Splash review
• Pushing the Limits - Strength of the Human Body

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS
• 7th Grade Field Trip to DCPA - Thurs., Dec. 15th
• WINTERFest - Thurs., Dec. 15th (after returning from field trip)
• Winter Break: Fri., Dec. 16th - Tues., Jan. 3rd

Thurs., 12/1/16

Today in Science:

• Cells Unit Assessment - Part III
• Intro to Human Body Unit - Word Splash!

Homework:

• Complete Word Splash Slides (2)
• Email Mrs. Lombardo for a Study Session - if you did not complete your unit test, please email me to let me know when you will be in to complete the assessment. Available study sessions:
• Thursday, 3:50 - 4:15 pm
• Friday, 7:45 - 8:20 am
• Friday, during lunch

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS

Weds., 11/30/16

Today in Science:

• Cells Unit Assessment - Part I & II
• NOTE: We will have 15 minutes of class time to complete Part III tomorrow.

Homework:

• Email Mrs. Lombardo for a Study Session - if you did not complete Part I or Part II of your unit assessment, please email me to let me know when you will be completing your test. Available study sessions:
• Thursday, 7:45 - 8:20 am
• Thursday, 3:50 - 4:15 pm
• Friday, 7:45 - 8:20 am

Announcements:

• PARTICIPATE in the House Hospitality Challenge - SUN House donates new SOCKS

Tues., 11/29/16

Today in Science:

• "A Cellular Mystery" - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function NOTE: you do NOT need to finish this for tomorrow, but it can be used as a great study tool!
• Test Review

Homework:

• Cells Unit Test Review - available in Google Classroom. This will not be collected for a grade, BUT you should know the information on the review to be successful on your test.

Announcements:

• Cells Unit Test TOMORROW!!!

Mon., 11/28/16

Today in Science:

• Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
• Monday Writing (Assessment Score) - read article with class and complete the four analysis questions (essay writing NEXT Monday)

Homework:

• Cells Unit Test Review - available in Google Classroom. This will not be collected for a grade, BUT you should know the information on the review to be successful on your test.

Announcements:

• Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Fri., 11/18/16

Today in Science - Welcome, Mrs. Stelpstra!:

• Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
• Photosynthesis Simulation (Google Classroom)

Announcements:

• Enjoy your Fall Break - Mon., 11/21 - Fri., 11/25
• Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Thurs., 11/17/16

Today in Science - Welcome, Mrs. Stelpstra!:

• Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
• Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Stations - complete your passport questions to review cellular respiration and photosynthesis

Announcements:

• Mrs. Lombardo will be out tomorrow. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!
• Fall Break - Mon., 11/21 - Fri., 11/25
• Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Weds., 11/16/16

Today in Science - Welcome, Mrs. Stelpstra!:

• Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
• Mitosis review - read and answer questions to review the process of mitosis

Announcements:

• Mrs. Lombardo will be out tomorrow and Friday. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!
• Fall Break - Mon., 11/21 - Fri., 11/25
• Cells Unit Test - Wednesday, 11/30 - test review is available on Google Classroom

Tues., 11/15/16

Today in Science:

• Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
• Mitosis Pipe Cleaner Activity - I can explain the processes of mitosis, the process by which cells reproduce

Announcements:

• Mrs. Lombardo will be out this tomorrow through Friday. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!

Mon., 11/14/16

Today in Science:

• Cell Organelle/Function Matching - I know that the cell's organelles work together for the cell to function
• Photosynthesis/Respiration notes - I can explain the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis

Homework:

• Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo DUE TOMORROW!

Announcements:

• Mrs. Lombardo will be out this Wednesday - Friday. Please welcome Mrs. Stelpstra and show her the CHAMPION in you!

Thurs., 11/10/16

Today in Science:

• Complete Conclusion and Application for Egg-mosis Lab and turn in - I can describe the movement of water (osmosis) across the cell membrane of an egg, using the concepts "hypertonic environment" and "hypotonic environment"
• Complete Microscopes Lab - Cheek Cells

Homework:

• Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)

Announcements:

• NO SCHOOL TOMORROW - Veteran's Day

Weds., 11/9/16

Today in Science:

• Collect data for Egg-mosis Lab and complete lab analysis - I can describe the movement of water (osmosis) across the cell membrane of an egg, using the concepts "hypertonic environment" and "hypotonic environment"

Homework:

• Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)

Announcements:

• NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Tues., 11/8/16

Today in Science:

• Collect data for Egg-mosis Lab - I can describe the movement of water (osmosis) across the cell membrane of an egg, using the concepts "hypertonic environment" and "hypotonic environment"
• Continue Microscope Lab

Homework:

• Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)

Announcements:

• NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Mon., 11/7/16

Today in Science:

• Collect data for Egg-mosis Lab
• Cell Membrane - Active vs. Passive Transport

Homework:

• Field Trip Permission Forms signed and copy of receipt to Mrs. Lombardo (BEFORE Tuesday, November 15th)

Announcements:

• NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Fri., 11/4/16

Today in Science:

• Begin Egg-mosis Lab
• Introduction to Active vs. Passive Transport

Homework:

• Watch the BRONCOS WIN!!!

Announcements:

• NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 11th - Veteran's Day

Thurs., 11/3/16

Today in Science:

• Continue working with microscopes - I can use a microscope to draw and describe several objects and organisms found in pond water.

Homework:

• bring your lab materials for tomorrow

Announcements:

• Friday's Lab Materials: each table team decided which lab materials they would each be responsible for providing before Friday:
• 4 cups
• 4 eggs
• 64 oz. pancake syrup
• 64 oz. vinegar
• roll of paper towels
• Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Weds., 11/2/16

Today in Science:

• Intro to microscopes - I can use a microscope to draw and describe several objects and organisms found in pond water.

Homework:

• bring your lab materials for Friday

Announcements:

• Friday's Lab Materials: each table team decided which lab materials they would each be responsible for providing before Friday:
• 4 cups
• 4 eggs
• 64 oz. syrup
• 64 oz. vinegar
• roll of paper towels
• Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Tues., 11/1/16

Today in Science:

• Continue working on "The Cell is Like a..." mini project - I can develop a cell analogy and explain how the individual parts of the cell function similarly to the individual components of my analogy.

Homework:

• Complete your "Cell is like a..." project. Cell projects will be due TOMORROW before class
• begin gathering your lab materials for Friday

Announcements:

• Friday's Lab Materials: each table team decided which lab materials they would each be responsible for providing before Friday:
• 4 cups
• 4 eggs
• 64 oz. syrup
• 64 oz. vinegar
• roll of paper towels
• Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• WEDNESDAY - RTMS Spirit Day
• THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mon., 10/31/16

Today in Science:

• Monday Writing - History of Haunted Houses
• Continue working on "The Cell is Like a..." mini project - I can develop a cell analogy and explain how the individual parts of the cell function similarly to the individual components of my analogy.

Homework:

• Have FUN and be SAFE!
• OPTIONAL: you may continue working on your "Cell is like a..." project. Cell projects will be due on Wednesday (DATE CHANGE).

Announcements:

• Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• TUESDAY - Pajama Day
• WEDNESDAY - RTMS Spirit Day
• THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Fri., 10/28/16

Today in Science:

• Continue working on "The Cell is Like a..." mini project - I can develop a cell analogy and explain how the individual parts of the cell function similarly to the individual components of my analogy.
• Cell Jeopardy - I can identify the parts (structure) of a cell, and I will know the functions of the cell organelles.

Homework:

• Watch the BRONCOS WIN!!!
• OPTIONAL: you may continue working on your "Cell is like a..." project. Cell projects will be due at the END of class on Tuesday!

Announcements:

• NEXT WEEK - Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• MONDAY- Halloween Costumes & Fall Fest
• TUESDAY - Pajama Day
• WEDNESDAY - RTMS Spirit Day
• THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Thurs., 10/27/16

Today in Science:

• Finish Cells Foldable - I can identify the parts (structure) of a cell, and I will know the functions of the cell organelles.
• Begin "The Cell is Like a..." mini project - I can develop a cell analogy and explain how the individual parts of the cell function similarly to the individual components of my analogy.

Homework:

• Complete Cells Foldable (if not completed in class)
• Bring $1 to donate to sack lunches for the homeless, and you can wear your hat to school!

Announcements:

• FRIDAY - Hats for the Homeless! Donate $1 for sack lunches for the homeless, and you can wear your hat to school!
• NEXT WEEK - Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• MONDAY- Halloween Costumes & Fall Fest
• TUESDAY - Pajama Day
• WEDNESDAY - RTMS Spirit Day
• THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Weds., 10/26/16

Today in Science:

• Continue working on Cells Foldable - I can identify the parts (structure) of a cell, and I will know the functions of the cell organelles.

Announcements:

• FRIDAY - Hats for the Homeless! Donate $1 for sack lunches for the homeless, and you can wear your hat to school!
• NEXT WEEK - Spirit Week!!! (Lombardo Loot points up for grabs for class participation!)
• MONDAY- Halloween Costumes & Fall Fest
• TUESDAY - Pajama Day
• WEDNESDAY - RTMS Spirit Day
• THURSDAY - Crazy Outfit Day
• FRIDAY - House Colors (Sun House wears ORANGE)
• Fall Dance - 6:00 - 8:00 pm