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"It's not about surviving the storm, it's about dancing in the rain!"

Friday, February 20, 2009

The Westing Game Questions

The following questions should guide you through chapters 12 and 13. Please come to school Tuesday ready to be able to discuss all the questions. You will have a quiz over ch 1-13 Tuesday.

Chapter Twelve--The First Bomb

  1. Describe the incident in the kitchen.
  2. What does Turtle demand that Angela return to her immediately?
  3. According to Judge Ford, who are the four people with Westing connections?
  4. Why does Judge Ford's finger suddenly stop at the top of the list of detectives in the yellow pages?

Chapter Thirteen--The Second Bomb

  1. What kind of timing device did the bomber use?
  2. Who were the only people to order down?
  3. Who is Mrs. Baumbach reminded of when she sees Angela?
  4. According to Sydelle Pulaski why is Chris' disability an advantage?
  5. What happened just as Otis Amber entered the restaurant?
  6. According to the fireman why was it not unusual to have had two explosions within two days in the same building?
  7. Where was the bomber planning to set the next bomb?

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Fraction Links

Here are three fraction website links to practice on:



Tuesday, February 17, 2009

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is Black History Month!

Students please visit the web sites below to learn more about Black History Month. The link listed as "Notable Icons" has your options for your Project/Report.

Black History Link "Notable Icons"
Black History Link "TIME for Kids"
Black History Link "History TimeLine"

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Sunday, February 15, 2009

Week of Feb. 16th

Thank you for all of the wonderful and thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts!

This week:

Social Studies: Ch. 9 Test Monday GOOD NEWS!!! NO SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS!

Spelling: Test Thursday

Enjoy your day off Friday!

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Week of Feb. 9th

Assignments this week:

Spelling: VOCABULARY test unit 16 on Friday
Social Studies: Ch 9 Test Friday
Math: Ch 5 Test Thursday
Reading: Read through Ch 9 in "The Westing Game" by Friday

*Gateway to Art Thursday @ 9 AM