December 2011
25 posts
The Turtle [30 Nov 2011]
The Book Fair preview is tomorrow.
Science: We began the process of giving feedback to each other for the Period Projects. You should work on your written reflection using the doc shared by Charmaine. Everything should be completed and posted by the end of the day tomorrow.
Math: Complete the six practice word problem questions.
Humanities: The Ancient China project team will present on...
November 2011
40 posts
Forest, trees, baby, bath water… [29 Nov 2011]
There are more tours tomorrow. Does everyone know whose turn it is?
Math: There will be a quiz tomorrow. It will cover concepts 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 4-1.
Math: Tonight is a make your own homework night to prepare for tomorrow’s quiz.
Science: We began the process of giving feedback to each other for the Period Projects. You should work on your written reflection using the doc shared by...
I could carry my laptop, but… [28 Nov 2011]
Some of you will be leading tours this week. Are you ready?
Math: There will be a quiz on Wednesday, November 30. It will cover concepts 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and 4-1.
Math: We reviewed how to calculate slope with a graph and with a pair of coordinates. Please complete the assigned problems from the problems given in class. This is a time to review the concepts for the quiz and come to class prepared...
WatchEveryone should find this interesting, but I’m guessing that the eleven-year-old NMYers might be the ones most compelled to watch I Am Eleven. (Crystal and Elizabeth, please reblog.) The trailer is above. PLP Idea: Create similar documentaries, one for any age represented in the NMY, or one for each age represented in the NMY.
Wait Wait… [22 Nov 2011]
…Don’t tell me I forgot to make the post today. And by the way, you all did a wonderful job with your presentation in the auditorium this morning.
Science: While it’s all still fresh in your mind, make some notes about the science presentations on the different geological periods. You will need to document your impressions. (Hopefully you will also share your work online.) What did...
Crotchety [21 Nov 2011]
Do you have any books to donate to the NMY book drive for Saint Vincent de Paul?
G&SFD: You will be presenting in the auditorium tomorrow. Practice your parts tonight.
G&SFD2: You’ll share your science and humanities projects with your visitors tomorrow.
Humanities: As a result of the very busy calendar we’ve had lately, we’ll need to change the due date for the...
I'll be your wingman! [18 Nov 2011]
We’ll be joining the preschool in on their Harvest Walk on Monday. Dress appropriately.
Humanities: Our Ancient China and Indus Valley projects are due to be presented during Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Tuesday. See the Google Doc for the lists of topics that you assigned yourselves to cover.
Humanities: If you would like me to give you feedback on the writing (HS prompts)...
A Note from Janie About the TCS Book Fair
We Need You!!
Our Annual Book Fair is coming up and students are REALLY excited! Books and Educational toys will be available for purchase in the Library during the week of Dec.1-7. It’s a great time for Holiday Shopping and a percentage of the proceeds benefit the TCS Library!
There are lots of opportunities for parents and grandparents to help! The Book Fair will be December 1-7, with Set...
That stinks. [17 Nov 2011]
We’ve got another Preschool Campus Walk tomorrow.
Science: Geological period projects are due tomorrow. See the Google Doc for shared questions. Don’t forget to include a timeline in your project. The scale is one inch represents one million years.
Humanities: Our Ancient China and Indus Valley projects are due to be presented during Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Tuesday....
Spinning in the Bored Room [16 Nov 2011]
Are you ready for are first Preschool Campus Walk tomorrow?
Math: Do your best to complete additional practice for 2-8.
Science: Read the four pages about plate tectonics in What on Earth Happened?
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday. See the Google Doc for shared questions. Don’t forget to include a timeline in your project. The scale is one inch represents one million...
Comets Jackets and Shorts Still Available
If you are interested in a Comet’s rain slicker or other items, please contact Amy Conover at pa@tcslj.org. We have a limited inventory that is first come first serve for sizes.
Fingerprints [15 Nov 2011]
We’re off to Pacific Ridge for a 9:15 AM tour tomorrow morning. For those of you departing from TCS, we will be leaving at 8:20. We have plenty of rides for everyone to return to TCS, so those of you meeting us there can plan on joining us on the way back.
Harvest Hike: Have your parents complete and sign the field trip form for the preschool Harvest Hike, which will take place next...
No, I live in a barn. [14 Nov 2011]
Have your parents complete and sign the field trip form for the preschool Harvest Hike, which will take place next Monday, November 21. Please return the form to us by this coming Wednesday.
Math: Tomorrow, there will be a quiz covering concepts 2-8, 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3.
Math: Optional: You were given some practice questions to complete.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday. See...
Connecting Communities Bake Sale
On Tuesday, November 15, the Connecting Communities enrichment class is hosting a bake sale for Fire Station #9. Please join them at 3:15 under the Big Tree near the elementary office to help our fire fighter friends across the street. For more information on the fundraiser please visit: kindtonine.org.
Ballet Shoes and Ballerinas as Technology: A... →
For our two dancers (and anyone else that’s interested), here’s another article I discovered through Jason Kottke. Just a taste:
Laemmli argues that the new shoes [developed in the 20th century] forced dancers’ bodies to move in new ways. Dancers on this pointe regimen developed characteristically long, lean leg muscles. Balanchine also encouraged dancers to let the shoes...
Yadda Yadda Yadda [9 Nov 2011]
Our final group high school visit, this time to Pacific Ridge, is next Wednesday, November 16. Next week we will also use writing time for you to work on high school admissions essays.
Math: Optional: You were given some practice questions to complete.
Math: On Tuesday, there will be a quiz covering concepts 2-8, 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday, November...
Today is the day. [8 Nov 2011]
We’re off to High Tech High tomorrow morning, leaving no later than 8:20 AM.
Math: Complete the remaining problems on Practice 3-3. If you are unable to do that, please take some time to review prior concepts that need attention.
Math: On Tuesday, there will be a quiz covering concepts 2-8, 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday, November 18. See the...
WatchCurious about Taelon’s presentation at the SD CUE conference this past weekend? Wonder no more. Watch “Vimeo killed the radio star.” The video is above and the slides are available too.
Ax + By = C a.k.a Shirts Before Pants [7 Nov 2011]
Another short week ahead! Remind your parents that (a) we’ll be visiting High Tech High on Wednesday, and (b) there is no school on Thursday and Friday, a faculty professional development day and Veterans Day.
Math: Complete selected problems from Practice 3-3.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday, November 18. See the Google Doc for shared questions. Don’t forget to...
Vimeo killed the YouTube star. [4 Nov 2011]
Wish Taelon luck for tomorrow!
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday, November 18. See the Google Doc for shared questions. Don’t forget to include a timeline in your project. The scale is one inch represents one million years.
Humanities: Our Ancient China and Indus Valley projects are due to be presented during Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Tuesday, November 22....
Kern Type, the kerning game →
As I fiddled with the slides for Taelon’s SD CUE presentation today, I became a little frustrated with the kerning of the font that we were using. Not sure what kerning is? Try playing Kern Type, the kerning game. If you like that game and if you like typography, you might also like Shape Type, the letter shaping game.
My name is ___________. [3 Nov 2011]
A visitor from the La Jolla Public Library will be working with TCS students tomorrow. Your class is scheduled for 2:00-3:00 PM.
Math: Complete Practice 3-2, problems one through sixteen. If you hit a roadblock on today’s quiz, tonight is your chance to review.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday, November 18. See the Google Doc for shared questions. Don’t forget to...
Meat Bag [2 Nov 2011]
Rachel will be meeting with Student Ambassadors tomorrow.
Math: There is a quiz tomorrow on 2-5 through 2-8.
Math: Complete Practice 3-1.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday, November 18. See the Google Doc for shared questions. Don’t forget to include a timeline in your project. The scale is one inch represents one million years.
Humanities: Our Ancient China and Indus...
Flour and Water [1 Nov 2011]
Hope you enjoyed today’s Open Studio! Maybe you shared some pasta at home, maybe you shared some radio, maybe you shared…
Conferences: Make sure to take note of the most important points made, especially the goals that you set.
Math: Complete selected problems on 2-8. Please make sure that all work is done on a separate sheet of paper.
Science: Geological period projects are due Friday,...
"Middle School" on This American Life →
If you weren’t able to join us today, if you want to listen again, or if you want to share with someone else, here is a link to the episode of This American Life that we listened to this afternoon: “Middle School”.
Any ideas about what to do with this? Should we discuss? Confirm? Refute? Deconstruct? Remix? Create our own? Something else?
