Early Release: Wednesday, February 6

Wednesday, February 6 is an early release day. The students will be released at 1p and there will be no afterschool program. Parents, please make sure you have made arrangements for you child to be picked up at the appropriate time.

Library Open: Saturday, February 2

The school library will be open for last minute science fair help Saturday, February 2, from 9a to 11:30 am. Science teacher Mr. Edquid and Magnet Coordinator Mrs. Graves will be supervising. Students need to bring their own supplies. Please mind and adhere to the 11:30am closing time.

Thank you.

REMINDER: Science Fair is due!

Science Fair projects are due next week as follows:

Green Day classes: Tuesday, February  5

Blue Day classes: Wednesday, February 6

World Cultures Progress Reports

I am sending home additional updated World Cultures progress reports to those students who have less than a 79% as of today, Wednesday, January 30. These will be sent home today for Blue Day classes and tomorrow for Green Day classes. On these updated progress reports, I have highlighted assignments that can still be turned in for partial credit. If you have any questions, please email me at cbrame@houstonisd.org.

Eocsystems PowerPoints

These are the PowerPoint presentations for Chapter 8: Ecosystems

• Introduction to Ecosystems
• Studying Populations
• Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

These PowerPoints are available for you to print and study as you see fit.

UPDATED: January 25 Field Trip

All 6C students will have the opportunity to learn more about the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival during a field trip to the Chinese Consulate Friday, January 25. If you are a parent who would like to accompany us as a chaperon, please contact Mr. Edquid . Permission slips will be sent home shortly.have been sent home. Please return them by January 23.

MATH PRE-AP/GT January 18, 2008

NOTE TO PARENTS & STUDENTS:

 Even with Stanford testing we have been reviewing Chapters 3 and 4.  We have worked on homework as well as cooperative work in class. 

 STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!  TEST ON CHAPTERS 3 AND 4 WILL BE ON JANUARY 22-23.

 ENJOY THIS LONG WEEKEND BUT DON’T FORGET TO STUDY!!!!!

Partnership for Kids Conference

The Bellaire Feeder Pattern Schools invite you to the “Partnership for Kids” conference, 6:30pm to 8m, January 22 in the Pershing Middle School Library. Attend breakout sessions covering the following topics:

• It’s Not Too Early
  College is closer than you might think. In this session, learn what to prepare for and do as
  your child approaches his or her university years
• We have things planned for you!
  The West Region Parent Education Program Manager will discuss plans for a Parent
  University and what that means for you and your family. In addition, visit our health
  booth to get information about health care and low-cost insurance.
• Pre-AP, AP, IB, G/T: Learn about these Programs in the Bellaire Schools
  That do all of the initials mean to you and your child? Representatives from elementary,
  middle and high school will help you navigate these programs for your child’s success.
• The Bellaire Feeder Pattern and the Bond
  Thank you for helping us provide money to make our schools better. Learn about how
  the bond money will be spent in the Bellaire feeder pattern.
• Magnet Options and Academic Overview (Spanish speakers only)
  We invite Spanish-speaking parents to an overview of district magnet programs and an
  explanation of the application process and options. This will include an overview of
  academic programs for elementary and middle schools.

Please RSVP to Jean Molik at the West Region Office no later than January 22, 2008.

Phone: 713-662-2142 Email: jmolik@houstonisd.org

World Cultures- Depth and Complexity

The students are beginning to work with different dimensions of depth and complexity to help them learn how to “think outside of the box” so to speak. We have applied these to the Islamic religion for a graded classwork assignment finishing up from Thursday/Friday and today (Monday). I have made these dimensions along with the icons available below for your use so that you may apply them to different topics or disciplines. Please contact me if you  have any questions about these dimensions or icons.

 Depth and Complexity

World Cultures- January 14, 2008

Since this week will be filled with Stanford testing, today we will be finishing up our study of Islam. We will have a graded classwork assignment finished today that was started on Thursday/Friday. As we begin testing tomorrow, we will also begin our study of Buddhism. I have placed the shortened versions of the Purple Cow work from Islam in a powerpoint form here (Teachings of Islam) and here (The Spread of Islam) for your convenience.