Student Led Conferences and Bill of Rights Quiz

Just a quick post to remind students and parents about tonight's and Thursday's student led confernces. They are from 4:30-7 pm on both nights and will be held in Mr. Putnam's room (Rm.49). I look forward to seeing all of you there. Also, our Bill of Rights Quiz is scheduled for this Thursday. Take home reviews are available for the students and will be handed out in class on Wed. We began our review in class on Monday and will continue to actively prepare for this quiz.

Blizzard 2011

Hope you enjoyed your Blizzard 0f 2011 Snowdays! Here is a picture of Isaac and Avery having a blast on their day off! I have decided to offer a Blizzard of 2011 Bonus to all my Blog followers. This is my way of thanking all students and parents who monitor and follow the blog. All you have to do is print off the Blizzard of 2011 snowflake (just click on the link next to this posting) and bring it in filled out by Monday February 7th for a FREE HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT PASS! Not only did you get a couple of days off....but why not take advantage of an assignment off as well.
Disclaimer: Blizzard 2011 offer expires at 3:25pm February 7th, 2011. Not valid with other discounts or offers. Maximum value of free assignment not to exceed 10 points. No photocopies or duplicates please. One Blizzard 2011 offer redeemable per student.

THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED. THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING!

Mr.Toole
"Every mile seems three in winter"

Progress Reports and Conferences

Parents, progress reports and the monthly newsletter were sent home with your children today. If you are interested in a more specific report on your students grades, you can access the powerschool grading program at www.spartaschools.org.
Also, there will be an opportunity to discuss this at Student-led Conferences next week on Tuesday Feb.1st and Thursday Feb.3rd from 4:30-7:00. I look forward to seeing you all there!
Please try to help keeping your child on track with their homework. Unfortunately, I have witnessed many grades slipping as a result of lack of homework completion. I really enjoy having your children in class and I would like to see them all become successful!


Mr. Toole
"Children need our presence more than they need our presents"

Chapter 9 Test Rescheduled for Monday

Oh hey.... don't forget that the Chapter 9 Test is rescheduled for this coming Monday, January 24th. Please make sure to study over your long weekend! If needed: An extra copy of the review is available as a link next to this posting.

-Mr. Toole
"Wisdom is the reward you get from a lifetime of listening"

Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Today we began our classes by recognizing the awesome influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students learned of his fight/influence for equal rights and his focus on serving others for the common good. It was a valuable lesson for us all.

Just a reminder.... there is a test scheduled for Wednesday. Students recieved their test review today in class. The questions were explained and questions were answered. Students are required to complete the reivew for tonight's homework. I will go over the correct answers in class tomorrow and continue to help the kids prepare for the Wednesday's test. Please make sure they are studying for this test.

Thanks for all your support!

Mr. Toole
"There is always room at the top"

Weekend Update

Just want to post a quick note to inform/remind you all about our upcoming Social Studies Chapter 9 Test. It is scheduled for next week Wednesday the 19th. I have posted a link to the review under the "Assignments Copies/Links" section. Students have been doing a great job studying Civics and our Constitution! Feel free to use the online civics investigations for a at home review.

Have a Fantastic Friday and a Wonderful Weekend!

-Mr.Toole
"Success comes in cans...Failure comes in cant's"

Civics/Constitution Online Investigation Day 2

Day #2: Individual Constitution Investigation and Quizzes

During class time, students are only allowed on the listed sites below. Failure to follow this instruction will result in a zero score, loss of computer use and an after-school detention.

Please keep in mind, ALL Interactive Civic Sites are extremely valuable in gathering knowledge about our government for today's class, our unit test review and the future.

Step One: Take time to tour this online and interactive resource .
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/timeline/flash/cw.html

Step Two: Read Sections from the Preamble through Amendments 11-27. After each section, take the online quiz found under the quiz menu tab. Good luck and aim for a perfect score on each quiz!
http://www.phschool.com/curriculum_support/interactive_constitution/

Step Three: Explore these valuable online Constitution resources.
http://www.constitutioncenter.org/ncc_edu_Studying_the_Constitution.aspx
http://ratify.constitutioncenter.org/constitution/