Friday, February 22, 2008

Dissecting Frogs










Ms. Hawkins Biology class does dissections. 'Nuff said. Congratulations to FFA and especially to the members and Mrs. George! We are going to state, again!

February Objectives
Patterns: Recognizing patterns and trends, it does not have to be in Math.
Proofreading: Checking for errors in your own and others writing.
  • Feb. 25th, 27th, and 29th Cassopolis will be hosting Boys Basketball Districts. The Rangers start against Mendon at 6:00 PM on the 25th.
  • Feb. 26th the Cass County Spelling for 4th-8th grade is happening at SMC.
  • No school for students on the 27th and 28th. For teachers, the 27th is in-service day, starting at 8:00 AM and going until 3:00 PM with lunch. The 28th is records day, and we have a staff meeting from 10:00 - 11:00 to finish EdYes as well (unless we find time during in-service.
  • The final exam schedule is Tuesday the 26th, exams during 2nd and 4th periods, Wednesday the 27th, exams during 1st, 3rd and 5th periods. Both days will run on normal schedules.
  • Monday March 3rd is the first day of the Third Trimester!!
  • It is also the day for the regional Science Olympiad, grades 6-12.
  • March 5-7th is the state competition for FFA! Good luck everyone.
  • March 7th at 9:00, we will have a speaker for all athletes regarding the effects of drugs and alcohol on their sport.
  • March 8th is the annual Afro-Club Talent show! Call Ms. Rose Haines for details 445-0508
  • Enrichment/Tutorial will start again on March 17th.
  • MME is coming! March 11th, 12th and 13th.

Quote of the Week:Always treat your students as if their parents were in the room. -Todd Whitaker

Friday, February 15, 2008

Students as Teachers

Recently, Ms. Aven invited me into her classroom to watch the students teach each other about pronouns. It was a lot of fun to watch as the students ran a type of game/review on the subject. Different students had different subjects, but all got a taste of being the expert in the room and sharing that knowledge with the rest of the class. It was a great learning experience for them.



February Objectives
Patterns: Recognizing patterns and trends, it does not have to be in Math.
Proofreading: Checking for errors in your own and others writing.
  • Saturday, Feb. 16th from 9:00 AM to ? Individual Wrestling Districts in the gym
  • Saturday, Feb. 16th from 6-8 PM, Middle School Football Tournament
  • Monday, Feb. 18th is President's Day - No School!
  • Monday, Feb. 18th the Lady Rangers compete in Districts at Centerville around 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday, Feb. 19th there is a Principal's Advisory Meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 in the High School Office Conference Room. All parents are invited.
  • Wednesday, Feb 20th the band will be presenting a concert in the auditorium from 7-8 PM
  • Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:00PM the FFA Regionals will be held here. Come watch us shine!
  • Feb. 25th, 27th, and 29th Cassopolis will be hosting Boys Basketball Districts. The Rangers start against Mendon at 6:00 PM on the 25th.
  • No school for students on the 27th and 28th. For teachers, the 27th is inservice day, starting at 8:00 AM and going until 3:00 PM with lunch. The 28th is records day, and we may have a staff meeting as well. More on that later.


Quote of the Week: Great teachers know that teaching can take place from behind a desk-just so that it's the student's desk. -Author Unknown





Friday, February 8, 2008