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GRADING SYSTEM
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Letter Grade
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Percent Range
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A+
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100%
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A
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95-99%
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A-
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93-94%
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B+
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91-92%
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B
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88-90%
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B-
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86-87%
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C+
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84-85%
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C
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79-83%
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C-
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77-78%
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D+
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75-76%
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D
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72-74%
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D-
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70-71%
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F
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69% and below
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S
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Satisfactory
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U
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Unsatisfactory
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I
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Incomplete
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Maddock School Late Work Policy
A paper is considered late if it is handed in
after 8:40 AM on the day it is due.
*Special circumstances may be considered in some situations.
Ex. The student has questions from the previous evening, etc.
1 Day Late: Student will be eligible to receive 80% of the total points earned.
2-5 Days Late: Student will be eligible to receive 50% of the total points earned.
After 5 Days: No credit will be given for the assignment.
Holiday Parties Information
Chairpersons: Hill and Olson
Attend and Help
M. Duren and Doornbos
Christmas Party
Chairperson: Lee
Attend and Help
Tandeski
Send Something
Doornbos, M. Duren, and Follman
Valentine's Day Party
Chairperson: Benson
Send Something
K. Duren, M. Duren, C. Smith, and Follman
Spelling Words
Week of February 20th-24th
There won't be an official Spelling Test this week, but students should review words from the last three weeks to keep them in their working memory.
READ
Benson County Spelling Bee
at Minnewaukan
Saturday, February 25th
No School on
Friday, March 2nd
LifeTouch Photos
Wednesday, March 7th
(Individual Spring Portraits
and Class Pictures)
GRADING SYSTEM
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Letter Grade
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Percent Range
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A+
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100%
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A
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95-99%
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A-
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93-94%
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B+
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91-92%
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B
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88-90%
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B-
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86-87%
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C+
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84-85%
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C
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79-83%
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C-
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77-78%
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D+
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75-76%
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D
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72-74%
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D-
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70-71%
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F
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69% and below
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S
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Satisfactory
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U
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Unsatisfactory
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I
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Incomplete
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Maddock School Late Work Policy
A paper is considered late if it is handed in
after 8:40 AM on the day it is due.
*Special circumstances may be considered in some situations.
Ex. The student has questions from the previous evening, etc.
1 Day Late: Student will be eligible to receive 80% of the total points earned.
2-5 Days Late: Student will be eligible to receive 50% of the total points earned.
After 5 Days: No credit will be given for the assignment.
Holiday Parties Information
Chairpersons: Hill and Olson
Attend and Help
M. Duren and Doornbos
Christmas Party
Chairperson: Lee
Attend and Help
Tandeski
Send Something
Doornbos, M. Duren, and Follman
Valentine's Day Party
Chairperson: Benson
Send Something
K. Duren, M. Duren, C. Smith, and Follman
Spelling Words
Week of February 20th-24th
There won't be an official Spelling Test this week, but students should review words from the last three weeks to keep them in their working memory.
READ
Benson County Spelling Bee
at Minnewaukan
Saturday, February 25th
No School on
Friday, March 2nd
LifeTouch Photos
Wednesday, March 7th
(Individual Spring Portraits
and Class Pictures)
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| Mrs. Becvar's 6th Grade Webpage
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"The mission of the Maddock Public School
is to prepare students for success through knowledge, leadership, and opportunities."
Teacher Contact Information:
Vanessa.Becvar@sendit.nodak.edu
Mrs. Becvar's School Phone Number:
438-2531 Ext. 808
If you have an important message that MUST get to me before the end of the day, please make sure you speak directly to one of the people in the office.
This will ensure that your message will get to me, as I do not always get a chance to check my voicemail messages in the afternoon.
Thank you!
Tentative Schedule
February 20th-24th, 2012
(may be subject to change)
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Monday
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No School
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Tuesday
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Expository Writing: Research
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Verb Tenses
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Investigation: The Sizes of Planets
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Lesson 84
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Different Kinds of Physical Activity
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Rebirth of Ideas in Europe
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Wednesday
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Expository Writing: Research
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Review Words from the Last Three Weeks
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Finish Investigation
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Lesson 85
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Different Kinds of Physical Activity
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Changes in Europe
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Thursday
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Expository Writing: Research
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Subject-Verb Agreement
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Tic-Tac-Toe Activities - Solar System
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Cumulative Assessment 16
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Weekly Reader
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Europeans Explore the Globe
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Friday
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Expository Writing: Research
UNIT 4
ASSESSMENT
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The Solar System
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Lesson 86
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Art: Portraits
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Our Daily Schedule
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8:40-9:00
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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9:00-10:00
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Reading
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Reading
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Reading
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Reading
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Reading
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10:00-10:30
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Music
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Music
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Counselor
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Music
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Reading
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10:30-11:10
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Science
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Science
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Science
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Science
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Science
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11:10-11:25
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Recess
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Recess
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Recess
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Recess
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Recess
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11:25-11:55
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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Lunch
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11:55-12:30
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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12:30-1:00
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TIE
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TIE
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TIE
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TIE
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TIE
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1:00-1:30
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Phy Ed
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Phy Ed
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Reading
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Phy Ed
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Reading
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1:30-1:50
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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Math
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1:50-2:15
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Band
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Band
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Band
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Band
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Band
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Book Report List
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Date Due
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Type of Book
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Book Report Type
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Special Directions
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1
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2nd Thursday in September
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Choice
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Choice
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2
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4th Thursday in September
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Mystery
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The book becomes a best-seller. Write a letter to a production company trying to persuade them to make it into a movie.
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Use Friendly Letter format
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3
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2nd Thursday in October
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Choice
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Create a filmstrip of the book.
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See Mrs. Becvar to get filmstrip papers.
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4
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4th Thursday in October
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Newbery Award Winner
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Come up with a design for a Newbery Medal for the book you are reading.
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Draw a 7.5" diameter circle and decorate it to make your medal.
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5
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2nd Thursday in November
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Choice
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Choice
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6
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Last School Day before Thanksgiving
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Nonfiction
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Written Research Report - Research topic and write information found in a report.
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7
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2nd Thursday in December
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Adventure
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Draw a picture of the story.
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8
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Last School Day before Christmas Vacation
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Choice
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Create a Newspaper of your book (talk about weather, characters, etc.)
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See Mrs. Becvar to get Newspaper Template
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9
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1st Thursday in January
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Historical Fiction
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Choice
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10
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3rd Thursday in January
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Choice
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Create a story web.
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11
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2nd Thursday in February
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Choice
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Journal after each section or chapter
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12
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4th Thursday in February
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Choice
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Draw the cover and write a summary.
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13
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2nd Thursday in March
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Adventure
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Choice
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You must use printed pictures.
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14
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Last School Day before Spring Break
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Choice
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Rewrite the ending of the story
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15
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1st Thursday in April
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Gary Paulsen Book
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Write a letter (10 sentences minimum) to the author asking questions of him or her.
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Use Friendly Letter format.
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16
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3rd Thursday in April
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Choice
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Individual Project - You choose what you will do. Must be approved by Mrs. Becvar
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Books with ideas are on Mrs. Becvar's desk.
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17
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1st Thursday in May
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Historical Fiction
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Add another character to the story. What would he/she do? Why would he/she be there?
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18
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Monday of the last week of school
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Choice
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Choice
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Classroom Responsibilites and Expectations
- Respect others and be kind with your words and actions.
- Respect school and personal property.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- Be prepared for class and do your best.
- Stay in your area unless you have permission to do otherwise.
If you choose to break a rule...
First Offense - Warning (depending on severity of behavior/act)
Second Offense - Personal discussion with Mrs. Becvar
Third Offense - Meet with principal and possible call to parents
K-12
Out of Classroom
Responsibilities
•Be respectful of people and use equipment properly.
•Follow directions, be in assigned area.
•No fighting, swearing, or offensive language.
•No dangerous objects.
** Severe Clause applies
Consequences for Breaking
Out of Classroom Rules
7-12
1st offense - 30 minute detention
2nd offense - 60 minute detention and call home
3rd offense - sent to the principal
Elementary
1st offense - Benched for 2 recesses
2nd offense - Inside for 30 minutes
3rd offense - Parents called
4th offense - Student sent to Principal
** Severe Clause applies
Severe Clause: Students who are constantly disruptive may face one or both of the following consequences:
Student will spend time in a specified, supervised area.
Send student to the principal with possible out-of-school suspension.
With possible recommendation to School Board for expulsion.
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Upcoming Tests:
Thursday, February 23rd
Cumulative Math Test 16
Last Day of every week
Weekly Reading Assessment
and Spelling Test
(subject to change)
School Supplies List
Please make sure you have the following items with you at school.
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2 or 3 pkgs – College-ruled loose leaf paper
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Ruler (standard and metric)
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No. 2 Pencils (10 or more)
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Water Bottle (that closes)
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Calculator
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1 - Pocket Folder – you choose the color
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2 – Red Pens
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Phy Ed shoes
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2 - Highlighters – different colors
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1 – Pocket Dictionary (optional)
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Pencil Box or Pocket
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Eraser
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Protractor
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Compass
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Scissors
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3 - Black or Blue Pens
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Markers, Colored Pencils, and/or Crayons
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Kleenex – 2 Boxes
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Glue – bottle or stick
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1 - Stenographer’s Notebook
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1- College-rule Notebook
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1 – 1 ½ to 2 inch 3-ring Binder – (White or Black) with clear pocket on front.
What's the Procedure?
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If you have a comment or a question, please raise your hand and patiently wait for the teacher to call on you.
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If you are out of sharpened pencils, raise your hand and the teacher will give you one.
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If you need to use the restroom or get a drink of water, wait until an appropriate time and then ask your teacher.
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Always remember to sign out when you leave and in again when you return.
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Always remember to use the correct format when filling out papers and homework. See the upper right side of the white board for an example.
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When we are in the hall, going from one place to another, move quickly and quietly.
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Gum is not to be chewed in the classroom, except on days when you receive it from the music teacher.
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Baseball caps and hoods need to stay off during school hours until you have left the building.
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If you forget something or something happens, tell your teacher immediately so that the situation can be resolved.
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If you feel ill, please go straight to the garbage can or bathroom. You do not have to ask to leave.
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The playground equipment is to stay in the box until it is ready to be taken outside. Balls and other objects are NEVER to be thrown around the room.
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Wash your hands before and after lunch. Hand sanitizer is not a substitution.
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Keep your area clean and organized.
Upcoming Tests:
Thursday, February 23rd
Cumulative Math Test 16
Last Day of every week
Weekly Reading Assessment
and Spelling Test
(subject to change)
School Supplies List
Please make sure you have the following items with you at school.
-
2 or 3 pkgs – College-ruled loose leaf paper
-
Ruler (standard and metric)
-
No. 2 Pencils (10 or more)
-
Water Bottle (that closes)
-
Calculator
-
1 - Pocket Folder – you choose the color
-
2 – Red Pens
-
Phy Ed shoes
-
2 - Highlighters – different colors
-
1 – Pocket Dictionary (optional)
-
Pencil Box or Pocket
-
Eraser
-
Protractor
-
Compass
-
Scissors
-
3 - Black or Blue Pens
-
Markers, Colored Pencils, and/or Crayons
-
Kleenex – 2 Boxes
-
Glue – bottle or stick
-
1 - Stenographer’s Notebook
-
1- College-rule Notebook
-
1 – 1 ½ to 2 inch 3-ring Binder – (White or Black) with clear pocket on front.
What's the Procedure?
-
If you have a comment or a question, please raise your hand and patiently wait for the teacher to call on you.
-
If you are out of sharpened pencils, raise your hand and the teacher will give you one.
-
If you need to use the restroom or get a drink of water, wait until an appropriate time and then ask your teacher.
-
Always remember to sign out when you leave and in again when you return.
-
Always remember to use the correct format when filling out papers and homework. See the upper right side of the white board for an example.
-
When we are in the hall, going from one place to another, move quickly and quietly.
-
Gum is not to be chewed in the classroom, except on days when you receive it from the music teacher.
-
Baseball caps and hoods need to stay off during school hours until you have left the building.
-
If you forget something or something happens, tell your teacher immediately so that the situation can be resolved.
-
If you feel ill, please go straight to the garbage can or bathroom. You do not have to ask to leave.
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The playground equipment is to stay in the box until it is ready to be taken outside. Balls and other objects are NEVER to be thrown around the room.
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Wash your hands before and after lunch. Hand sanitizer is not a substitution.
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Keep your area clean and organized.
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