Task for today

Math: Oct. 26, 2011
7th Grade: We spent the class completing and summarizing problem 4.1 No
additional work was assigned.
8th Grade: Summarized problem 4.2 and assigned ACE(4.2) pages 54-60,
#9-13, 15, 16

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Task for Oct. 24-28

Math Oct. 24 - 28
7th Grade
Students will be working on section 4 and begin section 5. Some of the
tasks for this week are;
ACE(4.1/4.2) Page 66-76 Assigned Problems
4.3 Page 64 & 65
5.1 Pages 78-79
Today they worked on 4.1 pages 59-61 A & B with labsheet 4.1B & C

8th Grade:
Students will complete section 4 and will begin section 5. Some of the
task for this week are;
ACE(4.2) Pages 54-60 Assigned Problems
ACE(5.1) Pages 67-74 Assigned Problems
Today they worked on 4.2 pages 50-52 A-E

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Boston Update - Thank You, the Dance, Seeking Donations for Calendar Raffle

THANK YOU! and Fundraising Update

The Tag Sale was a big success. We raised $1228.50 from the tag sale
itself. We also got a $1,000 grant from the The Redducs Foundation. The
grant was a very pleasant surprise.

I would like to thank all of you who help out. Whether it was through
donating items, working at the storage unit, baking goods, setting up, or
taking down, without you this event would not have been a success.

I would also like to thank ACE Storage in Milton who so kindly donated
their space to hold the goods for our tag sale. I would recommend that
you would support them for your storage needs.

Schwan's raised just over $1,000.

We are now have $23,000 to fundraise.

Middle School Dance

This Friday is the Middle School Halloween Dance, from 6:45-9:00. It is
$3.00 with costume, $5.00 without. Because of the football game, students
should be dropped off at the back of the school, where the buses drop off
and pick up students, and enter at the back door. Once inside the dance,
students are not allowed to leave the dance until 9:00, unless they are
being picked up early by an adult. All proceeds will go towards the
Milton Middle School Boston Trip.

Calendar Raffle

For the next couple of weeks, we will be soliciting donations for our
February Calendar raffle. Prior to February, people will buy a calendar
and during each day of the month they will have a chance to win a prize.
We already have movie tickets and a couple of Vermont Teddy Bears. We
have already asked several local businesses to donate to this raffle. We
know that we have many awesome parents who work at some very cool places
and we are wondering if your place of employment will would consider
donating to our cause. If you have something to offer, please contact
Michelle Anemikos at 893-4547 or anemikos@comcast.net or contact Heidi
Slayton at sherw05468@comcast.net or contact me at 893-3230 ext. 217 or
jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org.

Harvest Dinner - Save That Date
The Harvest Dinner will be Thursday, November 17th, from 5:00 - 7:00.
This is the opening night of the high school's production of Grease, so
make it a dinner and a show. More information to follow.

Thanks,
Joe Smith

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Tag Sale

Hi,

This is a final reminder that the Tag Sale is this Saturday from 9:00 -
3:00. Please spread the word.

Also, thank you to everyone who has agreed to help out this weekend. We
are still looking for people to make baked goods. You can just drop the
goodies off at the tag sale.

If you are helping with set-up, you can either meet at the ACE Storage at
6:30 to help load the truck or you can meet at the school at 7:00 to help
unload the truck.

Thanks,
Joe

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Today's task

Oct. 18, 2011
Math
7th Grade: Complete page 57. This is a math reflection. Students are to
rewrite the questions, provide answers using full sentences and provide an
example to support their answers. This can be typed or written or hand
written.

8th Grade: F&W ACE(4.1) Pages 54-60, problems 1, 3-8, 32, *34.

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Science Update - October 17 - 19

During the short week students will continue to work on developing their
inquiry skills around data tables, graphing, interpreting data and
generating claims based on data while supporting it with specific
evidence. There will be a quiz on Wednesday which will assess student
progress in these areas.

Janet Smith
Cassiopeia Team - Science Teacher
Milton Middle School/ High School
jsmith2@mtsd-vt.org
893-3230 (x635)

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This Week in U.S. History: 10/17-10/19

Hello Parents,

I hope everyone had a good weekend. We are starting a new unit focusing on the "Age of Exploration". Some of this information will be coming from Chapter 3 in our textbook. Even with the short week, we will have tasks. They are as follows (all students should have written them in their planners):

____ make corrections on Test (Wed)
____ Chap. 3, Sect. 1 Guided Reading and Vocabulary (Wed)

Tonight I would like all students to finish the vocabulary part of the worksheet.

I graded the tests and have started entering scores in PowerSchool. The test was worth 40 points so the number you will see will be the number correct out of 40. Students today started fixing their mistakes. I will include a second score in PowerSchool that will reflect this change. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Mr. Burton

Task for Oct. 17-19

Math: Oct. 17-19
7th Grade
S&S ACE(3.3) P44-56 #9-21, *41
Page 57 Math Reflection #3
S&S Section 3 Check Up

8th Grade
F&W Page 47 Math Reflection #3
F&W Section 3 Check Up
F&W ACE(4.1) Page 54-60 Assigned Problems

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Tag Sale

Dear Parents,

The Tag Sale is this Saturday from 9:00 - 3:00. We need help at the
following times.

6:30 - 9:00 Set Up - More information to follow.

9:00 - 11:00 Collecting Money

11:00 - 1:00 Collecting Money

1:00 - 3:00 Collecting Money

3:00 - 4:00 Break Down

We also need baked goods. You can drop them off at the Tag Sale.

Please contact me at jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org or 893-3230 ext. 217 to sign up
for one of these time slots.

Thanks,
Joe

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Science update

Science Update - October 14, 2010

This week in science we continued our exploration of identifying and
assigning variables, setting up data tables, graping data, analyzing data
and making claims about what the information implies and backing claims
with specific evidence. These inquiry skills are an integral part of
science and will be empasized and reinforced throughout the year.

The students had a data table/graphing packet that they worked on in class
on Thursday and were required to complete for homework for today (7th
grade only need complete the data table portion at this point). If the
assignment was completed you should see my initials by in your student's
planner for the work. If the work was not completed, there will be a
circle and no initials. Any work that is not done will be expected to be
complete by Monday of next week.

We will be investigating the dynamics and characteristics of ecosystems in
greater depth in the next few weeks.

Have a pleasant weekend and enjoy the fall foliage.

Mrs. Smith

Janet Smith
Cassiopeia Team - Science Teacher
Milton Middle School/ High School
jsmith2@mtsd-vt.org
893-3230 (x635)

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Science Update

Science Update - October 14, 2010

This week in science we continued our exploration of identifying and
assigning variables, setting up data tables, graping data, analyzing data
and making claims about what the information implies and backing claims
with specific evidence. These inquiry skills are an integral part of
science and will be empasized and reinforced throughout the year.

The students had a data table/graphing packet that they worked on in class
on Thursday and were required to complete for homework for today (7th
grade only need complete the data table portion at this point). If the
assignment was completed you should see my initials by in your student's
planner for the work. If the work was not completed, there will be a
circle and no initials. Any work that is not done will be expected to be
complete by Monday of next week.

We will be investigating the dynamics and characteristics of ecosystems in
greater depth in the next few weeks.

Have a pleasant weekend and enjoy the fall foliage.

Mrs. Smith

Janet Smith
Cassiopeia Team - Science Teacher
Milton Middle School/ High School
jsmith2@mtsd-vt.org
893-3230 (x635)

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Middle School Collect Items for Tag Sale

Reminder:

The Middle School is looking for donated items for the Tag Sale for Boston.

Drop off days are:

At the ACE Storage Units on Landfill Road, Unit # 32 and 47
Wednesday, October 12th from 4:00 pm. - 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Wednesday, October 19th from 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.

OR

At the Milton Middle High School
Saturday, October 22nd 7:00 - 10:00

If you cannot make these times, please contact Joe Smith 893-3230 ext. 217
or jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org for alternative arrangements.

Thank you in advance for your support.

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Tag Sale

Dear Parents,

I am still looking for students/parents to be at the ACE Storage Unit
tomorrow from 4:00 - 7:00 and on Saturday from 11:00 - 1:00.

Please let me know if you can help out. I can be reached at 893-3230 ext.
217 or jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org.

Thank you,

Joe Smith

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This Week In U.S. History: 10/10-10/14

Hello Parents,

As you know, we are into our second and final week of NECAPs. Homework is very light this week. In class we are preparing for our first test of quarter 1 which is on Native Americans (Chap. 2, sections 1 and 2). In preparation, I am having students put together a study packet. This is all the work we have covered in class over the past few weeks. It totals 6 pages (worksheets and notes). This is work that all students should have completed by now (check PowerSchool if you want to check if your son/daughter completed the work). They will use the study packet in a review game on Thursday (it is their ticket to playing the game). Students should also be reviewing this study packet each night (I suggest 15 minutes per night). You could help by quizzing them with questions.

A quick note about PowerSchool............If you see any letter grades (ie. A, B, C, D, F), please disregard these as we are not using this type of grade. PowerSchool is averaging some of the numbers (such as with the Milton History project grades) which then assigns a letter grade. This can be misleading. Please refer to my earlier post for project grades where I explain what a 1, 2, 3, 4 mean as a grade. Thank you.

Have a great week.

Mr. Burton

English Tasks 10/3 through 10/7

Hello to All,
The following tasks are bit unusual, I admit. However, we have an unusual
week with NECAP testing. The tasks are designed to be proactive:
Get a lot of sleep
Eat nutritious food (and bring in nutritious snacks if you need them)
Think positively
Do your best

Our past two projects, My Favorite Place in Milton Photostory (due
September 23) and the Published piece (radio ad, alternate ending to a
story, or newspaper front page, due on September 30th) should be completed
and handed in. Ask your student if they'll share their project with you.
The projects are great and interesting to see.
Take care,
Mr. Roof
Josh Roof
English/Language Arts Teacher
Team Cassiopeia
Milton Middle School
802-893-3230 ext.623
jroof@mtsd-vt.org

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This Week In U.S. History

Hello Parents,

We are into our first NECAP week. Because of this, I tend not to give homework to help keep the anxiety level down for students. We really want students to focus on doing their best on the NECAP. When we do have classes this week, the focus is on Native American culture groups (Chap.2, Sect. 2). By the end of Thursday we will be finished with this section. We end the week with our field trip to hike Mt. Mansfield........can school get any better than this!

PowerSchool is up to date. I still am wrapping up with Milton History project grades. When you do see these, they will be scores of 1-4. A 1 means that the project is incomplete. A 2 means that the student is "working towards" the standard, but has not reached it yet. This could mean that writing and / or content was not sufficient, effort was not quite there, deadlines may not have been met, or time was not utilized well in class. A 3 means that the standard was met and my expectations for the project were met as outlined in the project requirements. A 4 means the student did more than what was required and "exceeds the standard". Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Have a great week.

Mr. Burton

Boston Field Trip Tag Sale

Dear Parents,

On Saturday, October 22nd, we will be holding a tag sale at the Milton
Middle School from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This will be in conjunction with
Milton Elementary School's Team Expedition's tag sale being held at the
Elementary School. The idea is to create a "Come to Milton" campaign to
visit our two gigantic tag sales. Here is how you can help.

1) Clean out your house, garage, shed, barn, closet, attic, car, office
etc. and donate any gently-used goods to the tag sale. Items can be
dropped off at Ace Storage, Unit # 14 on Landfill Road in Milton. People
will be there to collect goods on:

Wednesday, October 12th from 4:00 pm. - 7:00 pm.
Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Wednesday, October 19th from 9:00 am. - 1:00 pm.

You can also drop goods off at the school on October 22nd from 7:00 am. -
10:00 pm.

If these times do no work for you please contact me, Joe Smith, at
893-3230 ext. 217 or email jsmith3@mtsd-vt.org to make alternative
arrangements.

2) Help collect donations at Ace Storage at the above times. We need
someone to unlock the unit and be there while people bring their items.

3) Help set up the day of the tag sale. Set up will take place from 6:30
am – 9:00 pm. We will be looking for a truck to help move the goods from
the storage unit to the school.

4) Help break down the tag sale. Breakdown will be from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm.

5) Bake delicious food. Please drop off at the school on the 22nd between
8:30 am and 12:00 pm.

6) Spread the word. Let your family members, friends, and co-workers know
about the tag sale. Post on Facebook, Tweet, or any other place where
people will see it. Encourage them to donate goods and to shop on the
22nd. One person's refuse is another person's treasure.

7) Shop at the tag sale and find all those hidden treasure.

Please remember that we are asking all 8th grade families to participate
in at least three fundraisers. Here is an excellent opportunity for you to
participate for those of you who are not comfortable going door-to-door
selling items.

Please contact me to let me know how you can help.

Thanks,
Joe Smith

Follow the Mitlon Middle School Boston Trip on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Milton-Middle-School-Boston-Trip/

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Task for week of Oct 3-7

Oct. 3 - Oct 7
7th Grade
S&S ACE(3.1) pages 44-56 #1-3, 22,23,25
8th Grade:
F&W ACE(3.1) Pages 38-46, #16, 23, 31, 32

Reminder: Students have NECAP testing this Wed. and Thurs.

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