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Welcome Sixth Graders! The umbrella theme for much of sixth grade science is "Can We Save Puget Sound?" Through this topic, we will cover the ecology of the sound. This will include information...
Calling all middle school students in Seattle! Mayor's Scholars are middle school students in good standing who are "unsung heroes," who have overcome obstacles or met challenges in their lives and...
View and print a pdf version of the 2009 - 2010 school year calendar
Welcome to LWGMS » LWGMS News » 2009 Summer Camps and Opportunities We will try to maintain a list of summer camps and opportunities that would be appropriate for your middle school student. If...
Report on your Auction Donation Solicitations! LWGMS Annual Auction April 24, 2010 The Details: Renaissance Hotel, Downtown, 515 Madison Silent Auction at 6pm Dinner and Live Auction to...
5-Paragraph Essay Outline Format I. Introduction A. General statement about the topic: B. Thesis: C. Roadmap (3 main points): 1. 2. 3. II. First Main idea A. Topic Sentence: B. Specific...
Welcome! We are so pleased to offer art as an academic class all year long. Sixth grade will have art every Monday from 1:40-3:15; what a fantastic way to end the day! To start the year, 6th...
Thank you for your interest in the LWGMS 6th grade survey, "How Green Are You?" Below you will find interesting information about the various categories of green living, tips on how you can live a...
Hello sixth grade Humanities students and families! During the 2009-2010 school year, you can find the latest news about your Humanities class here: 6th Humanities Blog Please let me know how this...
Spring Break Week March 23-27
The Giver - Reading & Assignment Schedule Nov. 30-Dec. 18 Click here http://lwgms.wikidot.com/local--files/6th-grade-humanities-with-jenny/TheGiverAssignments.doc Vocabulary List # 1 - Quiz on...
Math 6, Term 3, 2008-2009 Chapter 9 (Course 1) 9-1: Metric Units 4/6 9-2: Converting Units 4/6 9-3: Perimeters and Areas of Rectangles 4/7 9-4: Areas of Parallelograms and Triangles 4/7 Checkpoint...
Welcome back 7th graders! I am so pleased that this year, we will have increased art class! We will meet every Tuesday from 10:15-11:50. We will start the year by creating posters for Shakespeare's...
Hum 7 Term 1 Assignments Hum 7 Term 2 Assignments Hum 7 Vocabulary Lists
TERM 2 SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS March 1 - End of term Due on Thursday, March 12: study guide for World Religions Due on Friday, March 13: vocab quiz #12 Due on Friday, March 13: 1st draft of...
World Cultures – Term Paper Assignment As a culmination of this year in Humanities, you will select a topic in World Cultures (NOT “American” in nature) and write a 4-6 page research paper....
The following words are 75 of the 100 words that every 9th grader should know. Your quizzes over the next few weeks will require you to know the words verbatim, and the quizzes will be cumulative....
Welcome! I am so pleased to tell you that art will be a double-block period all year long! Eighth grade will have art every Thursday from 11:05-11:50 and then again from 12:45-1:35. To start the...
The Crucible Assignments The Essay Select one of the topics below and write a 5-paragraph essay with a clear thesis. Your essay should use direct and specific evidence from the play to support your...
Hum 8 Term 1 FALL Assignments Hum 8 Term 2 WINTER Assignments
TERM 2 SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS Last Weeks of Winter Term - Due Dates Friday, March 13: First-draft of Poetry Paper (3-5 page essay with thesis) Vocab Quiz #12 Monday, March 16: Holocaust...
Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby – Reading Schedule, Study Questions, Papers, Projects, & Exam Please follow the reading schedule for the novel and be ready to discuss the novel and the...
GRADUATION SPEECH! Draft of speech is due on Tuesday, May 19 Final version is due on Friday, May 22 American Studies – Term Paper Assignment As a culmination of this year of Humanities, you will...
For Spring Term, 8th graders must learn the following words. Each Friday, they will take a CUMULATIVE vocab quiz (i.e., words from previous lists may appear on later quizzes). Week 1 - Quiz on...
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Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook Advancement and Fundraising Forms to download Daily schedule LWGMS Student Supply List Conference information contact
Several options are available for meeting the needs of advanced learners at the high school level. Honors and Advanced Placement (AP): Each high school offers a different array of honors and AP...
Annual Fund Auction eScrip
Advertising Director Assistant Advertising Director Advertising Sales Advertising includes sales staff who sell advertisements, and graphic design staff who follow up sales with ads meeting...
2009-2010 At LWGMS, we have several after-school programs and after-school sports. Registration is by term (Fall, Winter, or Spring). In 2009 - 2010, the Fall Term runs from September 9 through...
Property Rites by Alan Haehnel The Ever After by Nathan Hartswick Theatre Off Jackson 409 7th Ave S, Seattle May 29 and May 30 at 7:30 $8.00 suggested donation Information for cast and...
Approximately 1/4 of new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are in teens ages 15 to 19 — that means one out of every eight adolescents contracts an STI (Medical Information...
According to research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, adolescents who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who...
Most of the homework assignments for term three include problems from these worksheets. Factoring Trinomials (a>1) Graphing Quadratic Functions Completing the Square Finding Square Roots Solving...
Thank you to all of you who attended the all school meeting on February 26. NOTES FROM FEBRUARY 26, 2008 ALL SCHOOL MEETING Man of La Mancha updates Parents/guardians were asked to sign up for...
When undergoing an assessment a family has three options: The public school district that the family resides in may be able to provide a free assessment through their school psychologists. Contact...
Introduction to Social Studies – 6th grade DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2008: 20th Century Leaders Using the worksheet you did in class and my example (Mussolini), compile a page of images and...
Please keep the community up to date on your procurement efforts… Use the "comments" function on this page to tell us from where or whom you've solicited donations (so we don't double our...
The following are guidelines for auditions for Lake Washington Girls Middle School drama productions. Prior to Auditions If the director has handed out the script, read the play and become familiar...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.aviationhs.org/pub/pub.aspx Mission: To be the premier public high school of choice for students in King County and the region who wish to pursue their...
“Control Back-to-School Anxiety” article by Rick Nauert, Ph.D. http://psychcentral.com/news/2006/08/07/control-back-to-school-anxiety/ As the new school year approaches most kids, while not...
“Back to School,” reviewed by Steven Dowshen, M.D. http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/back_to_school.html After a summer of sleeping in or doing things on your time, the alarm bell...
1418 NW 65th Street, 98117 206.252.1000 Enrollment (Oct. 2008): 1,642 Ballard High School is an inclusive, supportive community that cultivates a tradition of excellence for all students. With...
Basketball Map to the LWGMS home gym (St. Peter's Episcopal Church, S. King St.) View photos from Feb 14 game 2008 LWGMS Fuerza Basketball Schedule Tuesday, February 5th vs. Brighton — 4:00pm @...
Cascade Middle School League Girls Basketball, Division II 2008 *Tentative Schedule* Tuesday, February 5th Brighton 4:00pm @ Brighton Gym Thursday, February 7th Brighton 4:00pm @ Home– King St....
Website, Contact Information: http://www.blanchet.k12.wa.us/ Mission: Bishop Blanchet is a Catholic, college preparatory high school established by the Archbishop of Seattle. Rooted in Gospel...
The Athenian School Cate School Choate Rosemary Hall Concord Academy Cranbrook Schools Dana Hall School Deerfield Academy Emma Willard School Ethel Walker School Hotchkiss Idyllwild Arts...
Body Image Statistics from TeenVoices.com Despite clear benefits, 40 percent of girls ages 11-17 say they do not play sports because they do not feel skilled or competent and 23 percent do not...
Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Surivive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence by Rosalind Wiseman From Publishers Weekly: Wiseman (Defending Ourselves:...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.bush.edu/home/ Mission: Today The Bush School is an ongoing tribute to the beliefs and vision of its founder. Although we have expanded to a K - 12 student...
Excerpt from TeenVoices.com You're probably always going to run into people, places, and things that make your stomach clench and your shoulders tense. But there are ways to lessen stress and...
To see a LIST of upcoming events, click on the "Agenda" tab in the calendar below. 2009 - 2010 School Year Calendar | pdf version View the weekly Lunch Schedule. Subscribe to our newsletter! View...
Oliver! Cast IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Oliver Twist Erin Proctor Arthur/Orphan/Pickpocket Finn Colando Harold/Orphan/Pickpocket Emily Huse Freddie/Orphan/Pickpocket Anna Boyar George/Orphan/Londoner...
Cate School P.O. Box 5005 1960 Cate Mesa Road Carpinteria, CA  93013 Co-ed Ms. Charlotte Brownlee '85 Director of Admission and...
Chaperone & Volunteer Needs We need parents willing to drive and chaperone the trip. We also need parents to coordinate ample food and snacks for the trip. If you are interested, please contact...
Math 8 Assignment Sheet #6 Algebra 1 January 2008 Chapter 4 HW #1 4.1 Graphing Page 206, 1-9, 13, 14, page 207, 27-32 HW #2 4.2 Graphing Page 215, 30-32, 37-55 odd HW #3 4.3 Intercepts Page 221,...
Course 3 Chapter 4 January 2008 HW #1 4-1 Factors Page 184, 1-30 odd HW #2 4-2 Rationals Page 193, 1-25 odd HW #3 4-3 Rationals Page 198, 1-21 odd HW #4 4-4 Rationals Page 203, 1-10 HW #5 4-5...
Algebra 1 Chapter 5 March 2008 Homework # Description Page HW #1 Prepare Page 272, 1-8 HW #2 5.1 Slope-intercept form Page 276, 12-25 HW #3 5.2 Slope-point form Page 282, 12-28 HW #4 5.3...
Algebra I Chapter 7 March 2008 Systems of Linear Equations Homework # Description Page Numbers HW #1 Prepare Page 396, 1-14 HW #2 Graphing Page 401, 1-19, page 402, 35 HW...
Algebra 1 Chapter 8 April 2008 Homework Description Pages HW #1 Properties of exponents page 453, 1-30 HW # 2 Zero and negative exponents page 459, 14-44 even HW # 3 Division and...
Algebra 1 Chapter 9 April 2008 Homework Description Pages HW #1 Quadratic equations page 507, 8-22 HW #2 Radicals page 514. 4-7, 10-13, 22-25 HW #3 Graphing page 521. 2-20 even HW...
Excerpt from Transition from Middle School into High School by Nancy B. Mizelle & Judith L. Irvin As they make the transition into high school, many young adolescents experience a larger, more...
Language Arts 7 Name: ________ Winter 07.08 Things Fall Apart: Chi Assignment We will begin reading and studying a novel by Chinue Achebe, Things Fall Apart, the story of the tragic fall of...
Interim site: 5950 Delridge Way SW, 98106 206.252.8550 Permanent site (Fall 2010): 2600 SW Thistle St, 98126 Enrollment (October 2008): 887 Chief Sealth is a comprehensive high school that...
333 Christian Street Wallingford, Connecticut 06492 Co-ed Ray Diffley, III Director of Admission Phone: 203-697-2239 Fax: 203-697-2629 Email: ude.etaohc|noissimda#ude.etaohc|noissimda Website:...
Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Manages distribution of publication to subscribers and points of sale (newsstands, bookstores, coffee shops, etc.).
5511 15th Ave. S., 98108 206.252.7800 Enrollment (Oct. 2008): 706 The Southeast Education Initiative: Students at Cleveland High School (CHS) are benefiting from District-level support and...
LWGMS CLUBS Any student can submit a club for approval. Clubs must have a staff or parent advisor. Clubs are more likely to be approved if they have at least five charter members and members from...
The Washington College Bound Scholarship is a commitment to 7th & 8th graders whose families are unable to pay for college. To receive the College Bound Scholarship, which promises annual...
LWGMS community members are invited to share announcements about performances, parties, events, or other news that is relevant to L-Dub students, parents/guardians, or staff. Post your...
Concord Academy 166 Main Street Concord, MA  01742 Co-ed Ms. Pamela Safford Associate Head for Enrollment and Planning Lynn Orr gro.ymedacadrocnoc|rro_nnyl#gro.ymedacadrocnoc|rro_nnyl Phone:...
When are conferences? Conferences are held twice per year, in the fall and winter terms. In the fall term, we would like to have a conference for every student. In the winter term, conferences are...
Read the complete LWGMS Conference Information and Planning Guide for more information. Please find at least two open times on the schedule below that work for you. Scroll down to the bottom of the...
Send Jenny (gro.smgwl|ykstavaz#gro.smgwl|ykstavaz) or Lindsey (gro.smgwl|relhcstum#gro.smgwl|relhcstum) an email requesting a time, or add a comment to this page with time slot you want. Please...
Lake Washington Girls Middle School 810 18th Avenue Seattle, Washington 98122 phone: 206.709.3800 fax: 206.323.9860 gro.smgwl|ofni#gro.smgwl|ofni www.lwgms.org Contact teachers: Jenny -...
Contact Information DEPARTURE: Wednesday 10/1 @ 8:30am (chaperones please arrive by 8:00am) RETURN: Friday 10/3 3:30pm (we’ll call if we’re running late) EMERGENCY #’s : Lindsey (cell)...
Confidential, low-cost counseling & support groups are available throughout King County. Talking about your problems with a professional or seeking support from others can help you deal with...
Course 2 Chapter 10 2008 Homework # Description Page HW#1 Graphing points Page 524, 1-18 (Use graph paper!) HW #2 Graphing linear equations Page 529, 1-31 odd HW #3 Finding slope Pages...
Course 2 Chapter 11 Assignments March 2008 Displaying and Analyzing Data Homework # Description Page Numbers HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness Page 572, 1-16 HW #2 Frequency Page 576, 1-10 HW...
Course 2 Chapter 12 Assignment Sheet Homework Description Page HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness page 628, 1-26 HW #2 Probability page 632, 1-20 HW #3 Probability page 638-39, 1-15 HW...
Course 2 Chapter 5 Assignment Sheet Homework # Description Pages HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness Page 240, 1-29 odd HW #2 Ratios Pages 243-244, 1-21 odd HW #3 Ratios Pages 248-249, 2-24...
Course 2 Chapter 6 Assignment Sheet Homework # Description Pages HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness Page 290, 1-18 HW #2 6-1 Percents Page 293, 1-24 HW #3 6-2 Percents Page 298, 1-26 HW #4 6-4...
Course 2 Chapter 8 March 2008 Geometry and Measurement Homework # Description Page HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness page 402, 1-15 HW #2 Estimating measurements page 405, 1-16 HW #3 Areas page...
Course 3 Chapter 12 Assignment Sheet Homework # Description Pages HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness Page 636, 1-20 HW #2 Relationships Page 640, 1-8, 19-21, 25-27, 32-35 HW #3 Functions Page 645,...
Mathematics Course 3 Chapter 3 January 2008 HW #1 3-2 Graphing equations Page 125, 12-18; page 126, 39-48 HW #2 3-3 Slope Page 131, 1-11; page 133; 36-43 HW #3 3-4 y-intercept Page 139, 1-18; page...
Course 3 Chapter 5 Assignment Sheet February 2008 Homework # Description Pages HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness Page 242, 1-24 HW #2 Ratios and rates Page 245, 1-16 HW #3 Units Page 251, 2-20...
Course 3 Chapter 6 2008 Homework # Description Page HW #1 Diagnosing Readiness Page 302, odd HW #2 Percentages Page 317, 1-25 odd HW #3 Checkpoint Quiz Page 319, 1-10 HW...
Cranbrook Schools 39221 Woodward Avenue P.O. Box 801 Bloomfield Hills, MI  48303-0801 Co-ed   Mr. Drew Miller Director of Admission Phone: 248-645-3610 Fax:...
The Holocaust: Elie Wiesel’s Night, Speeches, Presentations, and the Essay Contest Due on Wed., Jan 16 Night Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz – see handout Due on Fri., Jan 18 Night Chapter 2 Go over...
CURRICULUM BY GRADE LEVEL Sixth Grade Academic Curriculum (pdf) Seventh Grade Academic Curriculum (pdf) Eighth Grade Academic Curriculum (pdf) Non-Core Curriculum (Art, PE, Electives, Service...
View and print a full-page pdf of the School Schedule for 2009 - 2010
Dana Hall School 45 Dana Road P.O. Box 9010 Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482 All Girls Wendy Sibert Secor P13, P15 Director of Admission Phone: 781-235-3010 x2531 Fax: 781-239-1383 Email:...
LWGMS DANCE FAQ'S 1. WILL THERE BE CHAPERONES? YES!! MOST OF THE LWGMS STAFF WILL SUPERVISE THE DANCE, ALONG WITH 6-8 PARENT CHAPERONES. 2. IS THE DANCE SET IN STONE? BILLINGS & EXPLORER WEST...
Estimates from national studies of teen dating indicate that 28% of teen relationships involve violence. Dating violence is any form of emotional, verbal, psychological, physical, or sexual abuse...
It’s completely normal to experience anxiety at some time or another – we all do. And while we may not enjoy feeling anxious a little bit of anxiety can be beneficial. A little bit of anxiety...
Deerfield Academy 1 Albany Road Deerfield, MA  01342 Co-ed Ms. Patricia Gimbel Dean of Admission and Financial Aid Phone: 413-774-1400 Fax:...
United States Department of Health and Human Services — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/ca-0011/default.asp What is...
Art Director Associate Art Director (edit) Associate Art Director (ads) Photo Editor Working closely with editorial staff, layout and graphics design staff create a signature design presentation...
Heather Mahardy, M.Ed. Director of Student Services E-mail: gro.smgwl|ydraham#gro.smgwl|ydraham It is the responsibility of the Director of Student Services to design, coordinate, and oversee the...
Forms and documents for download Forms to be returned to school by the first day: constitution 2009-2010.pdf DRIVER ACKNOWLEDGMENT 09-10.pdf Field Trip Contract for Students.pdf Field Trip &...
At LWGMS, the drama program is not extra-curricular; it is an indispensable piece of the curriculum. Every student has an on-stage role in at least one show per year. The emphasis that we place on...
Earth Day Photo Contest Photo Contest Supplemental Questions You must answer these questions as part of your submission. During the week of Earth Day (April 22), be part of a unique national effort...
Website, Contact Information: http://eastsidecatholic.org/s/232/form2.aspx Mission: Eastside Catholic School is a faith-based educational community, grades 6-12, where students learn to integrate...
According to estimates from The National Institute of Mental Health, 5-10 million females and 1 million males suffer from eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or...
Editor News Editor Features Editor Copy Editor Writers (all magazine staff) Working within limits set by business owner and publisher, editorial managers develop an editorial vision, then implement...
Only 67% of all Washington State public school students from the class of 2001 graduated from high school. Many teens have difficulties at school and need more support for their education. There...
The 2010 eighth grade show will be two one-acts, chosen by the Class of 2010. SPAR by Stephen Gregg The Lottery by Brainerd Duffield, adapted from a story by Shirley Jackson Audition...
Emma Willard School 285 Pawling Avenue Troy, NY  12180   All Girls  Mr. Jeffrey Pilgrim Director of Admission Phone: 518-833-1320 Fax:...
People with good emotional health … are in control of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. feel positive about themselves and have good relationships. can keep their problems in...
Eight out of 10 teenagers in America hold jobs while in high school. If you are 14-15 years old, you can work no more than three hours a day. If you are 16 or older, you can work any non-hazardous...
Harlem Renaissance Presentations due on Thursday, 3/13 Holocaust Essay or Art Project due on Monday, 3/17 Take-Home Essay on Passing due on Thursday, 3/20 Cummulative Vocab Exam on either...
Fall 2009 Engineering Elective We're exploring how structures and simple-to-complex machines work. Students will work in groups to design and build various creations that each require a different...
Escrip is an easy way to raise money for LWGMS. When you use a shopping, credit, or debit card that has been registered with Escrip, participating merchants make a donation to our school. It is...
Ethel Walker School 230 Bushy Hill Road Simsbury, Connecticut 06070 All Girls Erin Corbett Director of Admission Phone: 860-408-4200 Fax: 860-408-4201 Email:...
Sign up for extra rehearsals with Lindsey during conference week! Dates and times here:
Fall Term's Social Justice Theme: Homelessness Facts on Homelessness (from the YWCA's website): More couples are seeking assistance because one or both have lost their jobs. Many had stable,...
Drawing from Life Maximum # of students: 15 The eye is muscle that must be warmed up, trained, and kept in shape! In this drawing class, students will explore and practice unique ways of “making...
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Check out Summer Camps and Opportunities 2008-2009 events for LWGMS parents/guardians: Blue lettering indicates that the event has already occurred. * Sexual Health night for 8th graders and their...
For the week of Feb. 4, know the following words for vocab quiz on Friday, Feb....
During Humanities this week and next, girls will be rehearsing Oliver! For homework, be prepared to take an "Oliver" Quiz on Friday - information will include the order of scenes songs. Students...
During this week and next, girls will be rehearsing Oliver! Be prepared to take and Oliver exam on Friday. Information will include order of scenes and songs. Girls should also be editing and...
Monday Turn in Thank You letters to our Holocaust Speakers. Turn in Night chapters 3 & 4 discussion questions. Begin chapter 5 and answer discussion questions - try and have done by tomorrow,...
There is no vocabulary this week! Focus your energy on studying for the Holocaust Exam on Friday. Monday All Night questions due. Tuesday Final draft of photo poems due! Wednesday Guest Speaker:...
February 12, 2010 Dear LWGMS families, Congratulations to the eighth graders and to Kirsten on a fabulous Science Fair! WEEK (after break) AT A GLANCE Monday 2/22 All school lunch Eighth grade...
6th Grade trip to Eastern Washington 7th Grade trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 8th grade trip information coming soon.
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Website, Contact Information: http://www.forestridge.org/ Mission: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college-preparatory environment that inspires young women...
3013 S. Mount Baker Blvd, 98144 206.252.6150 Enrollment (Oct. 2008): 1,278 Franklin High School (FHS) has long been respected for its rich history and tradition of academic preparation, its...
March 11, 2010 WEEK AT A GLANCE Monday 3/15 All students and teachers at MOHAI for Wizard of Oz rehearsal Homework club cancelled Tuesday 3/16 All students and teachers at MOHAI for Wizard of Oz...
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400 23rd Ave, 98122 206.252.2270 Enrollment (October 2008): 1,684 Our school was named a Washington State School of Distinction for the past two years and earned Silver medal status in the US...
LWGMS Student Supply List Forms to download Conference information Daily schedule
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (GLBTQ) youth are frequently targets of discrimination, violence, and bullying/harassment both at school and in the community. Societal...
http://www.hsd401.org/ourschools/highschools/global/ MISSION: We promise to prepare all students to thrive as world citizens who actively contribute to the global community. VISION: Inspiring...
A lot of what you learn in school is going to be verbally communicated to you by your teachers. For this reason it is very important that you to be a good listener in class. And don’t make the...
Meredith Matthews (East Madison) YMCA - LWGMS home volleyball and basketball gym Van Asselt soccer field 1-90 Lid – Colman Field - SOCCER 25th Ave S and S Massachusetts St Seattle, WA...
The Seattle Public Schools 1999 Teen Health Survey found that only 64% of middle school and 66% of high school students reported that they had a health check up in the past year. Free, low-cost,...
Adapted from Barbara Coloroso’s Parenting Through Crisis (2000). Communication & Healing While we cannot prevent children from experiencing loss, we can give them the necessary facts, ways to...
Check for updates as high schools send out more information. BLANCHET HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 13 www.bishopblanchet.org EASTSIDE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Oct. 19, Dec. 4 www.eastsidecatholic.org FOREST RIDGE...
Aviation High School Ballard High School Bishop Blanchet High School The Center School Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Franklin High School Garfield High School Holy Names Academy Ingraham...
Got questions about high school? LWGMS will host a High School Information Night on Sept. 24, inviting representatives from public and private high schools in the Seattle area to meet our families...
All LWGMS students will submit writing or art to this year's contest: 6th graders must submit an essay or a poem as part of their Holocaust Unit work 7th & 8th graders may select either...
Writing Contest: What can we learn from the stories of Holocaust survivors? Guidelines - no more than 2,000 words essay, play, poem, or short story list any resources used number pages Due...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.holynames-sea.org/ Mission: Holy Names Academy is a Catholic secondary school serving young women of diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds....
Current estimates suggest there are more than 1.5 million children, teens, and young adults trying to survive on U.S. streets today. Runaway youth come from every socio-economic and racial group in...
Students must be picked up from LWGMS no later than 3:30pm. Students who are not picked up will be enrolled in Homework Club under the direct bill option, $18 per class. Students may enroll in...
Hotchkiss 11 Interlaken Road PO Box 800 Lakeville, Connecticut 06039 Co-ed Rachael Beare Director of Admission Phone: 860-435-3102 Fax: 860-435-0042 Email:...
Tips from eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2139827_apply-private-high-school.html Private schools come in many varieties. There are co-ed and single-gender schools, religious and secular schools...
If you are allowed to edit pages in this Site, simply click on edit button at the bottom of the page. This will open an editor with a toolbar pallette with options. To create a link to a new page,...
Adapted from UW-Madison Writing Center http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/ap-faq.html Important note: Expectations for application essays vary widely. The answers below are meant to give some general...
November 12-25 Assignments: Islam Click here http://lwgms.wikidot.com/local--files/hum-7-term-1-assignments/islamassignments.doc Isam Review Sheet - completed in class click...
For World Religions Assignments & Schedule click here http://lwgms.wikidot.com/local--files/hum-7-term-2-assignments/hum7worldreligions.doc For World Religions Presentations Guidelines click...
Humanities 7 Fall 2009 - Greek City States Vocabulary: 1) Trojan war 2) Heinrich Schlieman 3) Homer 4) Shrine 5) Fresco 6) Strait 7) Minoan 8) Mycenean 9) Peloponnesus 10) Solon 11) Cleisthenes 12)...
For Sept.9 - Oct. 2 click here. http://lwgms.wikidot.com/local--files/hum-8-term-1-assignments/Hum8Sept9-Oct2 Writing Workshop Assignments for Fall Term Click here for most recent assignment...
FALL TERM Final grades have been turned in. For Sept.9 - Oct. 2 click here. http://lwgms.wikidot.com/local--files/hum-8-term-1-assignments/Hum8Sept9-Oct2 Writing Workshop Assignments for Fall...
Weeks of March 1-5 & March 8-11 Monday, 3.1.10 - Finish Passing; be prepared for a class discussion (Socratic Seminar) Tuesday, 3.2.10 - Work on Harlem Renaissance Presentations Wednesday,...
Welcome to LWGMS Humanities Pages! 6th Grade Humanities 7th Grade Humanities 8th Grade Humanities 6th Grade Humanities with Jenny Reading Log Format Language Arts and Literature Sites 5-Paragraph...
Idyllwild Arts Academy P.O. Box 38 52500 Temecula Rd. Idyllwild, CA  92549-0038 Co-ed Phillip Dunbridge Assistant Dean of...
1819 N 135th Street, 98133 206.252.3880 Enrollment (October 2008): 1,052 Meaningful student engagement and rigor are core strengths of Ingraham's "achievement for all" academic program....
When either a behavioral and/or an academic concern arises, an intervention process begins. The concern may initially begin with the student, a parent, or a faculty/staff member. Once this concern...
ABOUT THE ISEE The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is an admission test that has three levels: a Lower Level, Middle Level, and Upper Level. The Lower Level is for students currently in...
Languae Arts 7 Spring 2008 Ishmael: Final Project For your final project this year (!), you will work with a partner to discuss, analyze, and critique the book, Ishmael. Finally, you will present...
The Giver: Utopia Monday - rough draft due Wednesday - final draft due. Attach your outline and rough draft to the final draft when you hand it in. Vocabulary Unit 10 Words: Putare /...
Monday - No school MLK Day! Tuesday - Presidential Inauguaral Celebration Wednesday - Holocaust Museum Artifacts. Small group discussions in class. Thursday - History of Elie Wiesel's life and...
Monday - Wednesday: No School! On these days off, you are responsible for reading Chapters 1-2 of Night. Answer reading questions for these chapters on a separate sheet of paper. The questions can...
If you would like to volunteer for a job, please e-mail Jenny (gro.smgwl|ykstavaz#gro.smgwl|ykstavaz). Thanks so much! Staff jobs: • Director: Jenny Z. • Musical Director: Lindsey M. • Stage...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.kennedyhs.org/kennedyvirtual/site/default.asp Mission: As an archdiocesan high school, Kennedy’s mission is to provide a quality Catholic education to all...
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Adapted from an article by Gina Kim, and was reprinted in the Seattle Times on 2-12-06 Kissing: Nature's Cure-All It's referred to as First Base, Locking Lips, Snogging (a Harry Potter term),...
Website, Contact Information: https://www.lakesideschool.org/podium/Default.aspx?rc=1 Mission: Lakeside’s mission is to develop in intellectually capable young people the creative minds, healthy...
To Kill A Mockingbird Assignments Weekly Vocab list Final Project: Shakespeare
7th grade "Chi" assignment. Chi Assignment Sheet Things Fall Part Study Guide Review Sheet Whale Rider Reading Schedule & Assignments Middle of the Middle! Speech Assignment Holocaust Writing...
The Crucible Assignments The Crucible Performance on Wednesday, Feb 6 at 11:15 in Kristen's Room American Lit: Short Stories Reading Schedule Passing, by Nella Larsen Assignments Weekly...
Volunteering helps to create a stable and cohesive society, increases social harmony among diverse individuals who volunteer together, and promotes an individual volunteer's good health and...
The LEARN Clinic at the University of Washington conducts comprehensive evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults of all ages who are experiencing a wide variety of learning and attention...
Curriculum Overview As middle school students encounter the challenges of a strong curriculum and assume increasing responsibility for their own learning, they need effective and reliable study,...
Youth under age 18 do have rights. Specific agencies can provide you with more information about juvenile criminal laws, labor laws, and education rights. These agencies advocate for youth and...
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Order LWGMS logo wear now! Download and print the order form: Turn order form into the LWGMS main office, or mail to: LWGMS 810 18th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 attn: Colleen Hartung If you are...
Loomis Chaffee 4 Batchelder Road Windsor, Connecticut 06095 Co-ed Erby Mitchell Director of Admission Phone: 860-687-6400 Fax: 860-298-8756 Email: gro.simool|noissimda#gro.simool|noissimda Website:...
Mondays & Thursdays: Regular lunch, all school meetings, guest speakers Tuesdays:Class meetings Wednesdays: Club meetings Friday: R&R meetings
Welcome to the Lake Washington Girls Middle School board of directors page. Our board is made up of dedicated parents and community members. Board meetings occur the first Monday of every month and...
Back to Board Minutes of LWGMS Board meetings are posted on this page, as attachments, typically one month after each Board meeting. * After viewing PDF files of the minutes click your browser's...
1. Only LWGMS students, students from invited schools, and pre-arranged guests of LWGMS students will be admitted to the dance. 2. All guests must bring a current student ID card to enter. Guests...
To access student email accounts, visit mail.student.lwgms.org. To access faculty and staff email accounts, visit mail.lwgms.org.
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Fuerza Flash Newsletter 2009 Summer Camps and Opportunities Sports News Calendar & Upcoming Events Volunteer Opportunities for LWGMS community members LWGMS News Blog
Student planner – provided by LWGMS Binders: • Humanities (with 5 dividers) • Science (with 3 dividers) • Spanish (with 3 pocket dividers) • Math (with 3 dividers) Journal (notebook or...
Guest Teachers: Journalists Kathryn Robinson & Tom Braman E-mail contacts: Kathryn moc.liamg|nyrhtaktaht#moc.liamg|nyrhtaktaht Tom moc.liamg|namarbmot#moc.liamg|namarbmot Faculty Advisor:...
Business Plan for Elle Dub, the Lake Washington Girls Middle School Magazine Executive Summary Lake Washington Girls Middle School publishes Elle Dub magazine, targeting strong, confident...
Time management is a key element to successful studying. To excel in your studies you must be able to effectively management and make the best use of your time. Always remember, you only have so...
Social science teacher Linda Bryan encourages her students to try many ways of studying to find those that work best for their individual learning styles. She also discusses with students the most...
Greetings! Congratulations 6th & 7th grade for your fabulous Oliver performances! We are now back in swing with Humanities. Holocaust Essay Contest Draft 2 due Thursday 3/12 Final draft due...
Welcome to the home stretch in Humanities! The end may be in sight, but we have a lot of fun activities planned for our final term. Students started reading George Orwell's Animal Farm today, and...
Marketing Director Assistant Marketing Director Marketing staff perform market analysis to determine editorial and advertising audiences and their needs. Also, they develop and implement marketing...
Welcome to the LWGMS Martial Arts Page The primary teachers for the program this year are Ms. Karri and Mr. Joel Schomberg. Both have extensive experience teaching adults, children and teens in...
Here's where you'll find an updated list of homework assignments, notice of upcoming quizzes and tests, and links to interesting and helpful math websites. May 27 through June...
Here's where you'll find an updated list of homework assignments, notice of upcoming quizzes and tests, and links to interesting and helpful math websites. Math 6: Term 3 This term, the girls will...
Most of you are working individually or in small groups on homework assignments that are listed on printed assignment sheets. On this web page, I'll keep a list of quizzes, tests, and projects for...
Here's where you'll find an updated list of homework assignments, notice of upcoming quizzes and tests, and links to interesting and helpful math websites. Week 1, Term 3: March 23 through March...
All of you are working individually or small groups on assignments listed on printed assignment sheets. On this web page, I'll list all-class assignments and projects. Algebra 1 Assignment...
Here's where you'll find an updated list of homework assignments, notice of upcoming quizzes and tests, and links to interesting and helpful math websites. Use this excellent graphing calculator to...
Hello mathematicians and friends! During the 2009-2010 school year, you can find the latest news about your LWGMS math classes here: LWGMS Math Blogspot Please let me know how this new site works...
From Planned Parenthood's Sexual Health Information Night—Oct. 21 Meditation on Adolescence by Walter Andrews Our lives are an unbroken chain of passages, a series of confrontations with profound...
Mercersburg Academy 300 East Seminary Street Mercersburg, PA  17236-1551 Co-ed   Laura Burgess Assistant Director of Admission and Financial Aid International Admission...
Please e-mail Jenny at gro.smgwl|ykstavaz#gro.smgwl|ykstavaz to let her know whether your girl is available on Thursday, Feb. 21 and/or Friday, Feb. 22. The rehearsal schedule will be posted when...
Miss Hall's School 492 Holmes Road Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201 All Girls Kimberly Boland Director of Admission gro.sllahssim|dnalobk#gro.sllahssim|dnalobk Phone: 413-499-1300 Toll-Free...
The mission of the Student Services program at Lake Washington Girls Middle School is to collaborate with faculty, families and students to promote student support and success. General resources...
Miss Porter’s School 60 Main Street Farmington, Connecticut 06032 All Girls Liz Schmitt Director of Admission: Phone: 860-409-3530 Toll-Free Admissions: 1-800-HI-SARAH Fax: 860-409-3531 Email:...
END OF YEAR PARTY MONDAY, JUNE 9 Occasion: To celebrate the LWGMS Class of 2010 on their successful 6th grade year and to symbolically move them on to their 7th grade year. Place: Seward Park...
10750 30th Ave NE, 98125 206.252.3680 Enrollment (October 2008): 1,075 With outstanding ratings from parents, staff and students, Nathan Hale is consistently recognized nationally as a leader...
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Northfield Mount Hermon One Lamplighter Way Mount Hermon, Massachusetts 01354 Co-ed Claude Anderson Director of Admission Phone: 413-498-3227 Fax: 413-498-3152 Email:...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.northwestschool.org/ Mission: The Northwest School offers a faculty who engage each student in sequential, cross-disciplinary study in the Humanities,...
Nova @ Meany (new location for Fall 2009) 301 21st Avenue E, 98112 206.252.3500 Nova is a small liberal arts learning community of creative and independent thinkers. A leader in school...
Amigas Project The girls are continuing their Amigas projects this week. They will present their projects from Round 1 on Wednesday, and should be prepared to sell their country as tourist travel...
Advertising: Advertising informed the Art Department of ads, and the words & graphics ads should contain. Advertising gave Finance their ad sales estimate (how much to expect in advertising...
Publishing Publisher: Tyra Assistant Publisher: Emelia Editorial Editor-in-Chief: Leila News Editor: Juliana Copy Editor: Dora Features Editor: Sierra Features Contributor: Imaryiah Features...
Students resumed work started before field trip week. Advertising: Advertising compiled a list of potential advertisers within walking distance of the school and worked on their sales strategy. And...
Now that things have settled down from field trip week, I'm back on the wiki and back in action! Immigration Debate Things are starting to heat up both in the Presidential election and in 6th grade...
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PARENT INFORMATION MEETING - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18 @ 6PM - JENNY'S ROOM Cast List Wish-list for props & costumes Rehearsal Schedule
Here are a few of the thousands of free math games and activities available on the Internet. Give them a try and let me know which ones you like best. Gamebone Fraction Flags Ghost Blasters Fresh...
Developing oral presentation skills is important. You’ll be required to make oral presentations in grade school, college, in your career and variety of other settings. Developing good oral...
About LWGMS This handbook is your guide to the policies and procedures of Lake Washington Girls Middle School. The school is committed to providing a positive, focused learning environment that...
How and Why At LWGMS, in order to keep tuition low and foster a sense of community, parents and guardians perform many of the tasks that help the school run. We have listed the things that we know...
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From Planned Parenthood's Sexual Health Night at LWGMS Oct. 21 When I ask you to listen to me and you start giving advice, you have not done what I asked. When I ask you to listen to me and you...
Pomfret School 398 Pomfret St. P.O. Box 128 Pomfret, Connecticut 06258 Co-ed Erik Bertelsen, Jr. Director of Admission Phone: 860-963-6120 Fax: 860-963-2086 Email:...
Are you powered by positive thinking? Behavior and achievements are images first created in your head: pictures you control with your self-talk. Success in school depends on how you choose to see...
'What I Want for You — and Every Child in America': A Letter to My Daughters By President Barack Obama Dear Malia and Sasha, I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the...
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Preliminary Prop List stones for a dice game strikethrough text chains for prisoners trunk for Cervantes’ costumes costumes for Cervantes’ trunk: masks, swords, hats, etc. large,...
Article by Elizabeth Olivier The small high school provides a unique experience for its students. For some, it is the ideal atmosphere. For others, it is a situation they cannot wait to escape....
Aviation High School Ballard High School The Center School Chief Sealth High School Cleveland High School Franklin High School Garfield High School Global Connections High School Ingraham High...
Publisher Assistant Publisher Publishing involves managing the entire business, including all divisions of the magazine (editorial, advertising, etc.). Publishers report to business owners or board...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.pscs.org/ Mission: PSCS was founded on the principle that learning is best fostered by self-motivation, self-regulation, and self-reflection. The belief is...
When does Patti’s leave officially start and end? Patti will be in school on March 2nd and she’ll attend the board meeting that night. The plan is for that to be her last day, but she may...
8815 Seward Park Ave S, 98118 206.252.6350 Enrollment (October 2008): 453 The Southeast Education Initiative: Students at Rainier Beach High School (RBHS) are benefiting from district-level support...
Test preparation is the key! To do well on tests you must first learn the material, and then review it before the test. Below are techniques from Study Guides and Strategies (www.studygs.net) to...
Approximately 44% of people who are victims of a sexual assault are under the age of 18. (Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress) Due to the violence that often accompanies a...
Click here for the Reading Log format. http://lwgms.wikidot.com/local--files/reading-log-format/HumReadingLog
Reading Schedule for Whale Rider On Tuesday, Feb 5 be on page 36 On Thursday, Feb 7 be on page 59 On Friday, Feb 8 be on page 87 and Vocab Quiz! On Tuesday, Feb 12 be on page 123 On Thursday, Feb...
Ever heard of SQRW? Well it might sound sort of complex but its actually quite simple and straight forward. SQRW is a four-step strategy for reading and taking notes from textbooks that will help...
Rehearsal Schedule for December 2 - December 4 Read through script; make cuts and changes.
There are two main pieces of information that private high schools will request from LWGMS: 1) TRANSCRIPT: Enclosed in your applications materials will be a transcript request form - this form...
Click on any of these links to explore resources/articles: Back-to-School Anxiety Back-to-School Survival Guide Body Image & Media Book Chat Bust Your Stress Depression in Children and...
RESPECT YOUR BODY, FEED IT WELL: A Group for Teens and Young Adults Is a curriculum-based group recommended for middle school, high school, and college age males and females Designed to raise...
Language Arts 7 Winter 07.08 Things Fall Apart – Study Guide for Quiz on Tuesday, January 29 People, Places, & Things: 1. Okonkwo 2. Unoka 3. Ikemefuna 4. Ezinma 5. Nwoye 6. Ogbuefi Ezeudu 7....
Humanities 7 5-Paragraph – Revision • Please use the following checklist to revise and correct your paper. • Be sure to attach your corrected first draft and this checklist to your final...
5-Paragraph Essay – Revision On your drafts, I marked errors and put question marks where I was confused or where some element of the paper was missing. Your job is to figure out what needs to be...
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/home/about_childrens/press_releases/2009/01/004206.asp Majority of Teens Discuss Risky Behaviors on MySpace, Studies Conclude January 5, 2009 Studies validate...
Create a beautiful scrapbook, journal, or even a sketchbook from a repurposed road map & other recycled materials! From New Mexico Magazine. Materials: a road map (if you want more pages, use...
1410 NE 66th Street, 98115 206.252.4810 Enrollment (Oct. 2008): 1,675 Roosevelt High School (RHS) is highly acclaimed for its performing arts curriculum (theater and music), extensive world...
There's a good chance that the Tweets' neighbor is going to release salmon into his creek on Saturday, February 9th in Tukwila (exit 156). It's a fun romp, and the stream is beautiful. It'll be in...
From Garfield High School Registration Guide & Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Plan I: oriented to admission at many four-year public universities, including the University of...
Jenny Zavatsky Humanities 7 October 6, 2008 Iago: Envy and Loathing in Venice Shakespeare’s Othello is a tragic story of the downfall of a great man. In the play, the protagonist, Othello, is met...
Schedule Wednesday 10.01 8:30 AM Arrive at LWGMS, pack cars and leave. Eat lunch along the way. 1:30 PM Nuestra Casa 2:30 PM Apple picking at local orchard - TBD 3:30 PM Arrive at tee-pees at...
College Bound Scholarship 2008-2009 Mayor's Scholars Awards
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Welcome, For the first week of term 2, we wrapped up our study of Puget Sound and what can be done to help restore it. In groups, the students each tackled a portion of the Puget Sound Action...
Look here for weekly curriculum updates and homework assignments. Week 2 April 6-10 Week 3 April 13-17 Week 4 April 20-24 Week 5 April 27th-May 1st Week 6 May 4th-8th Week 7 May 11th-15th Week 8...
Welcome seventh graders! I am changing the order of the units we do in seventh grade. Instead of starting with Evolution, we will start with the human body. It is a complex and fascinating unit,...
Welcome to term 2 The students are working in teams of three to create presentations about their organ systems. They are researching the structures and functions of the organs of their system. They...
Welcome Eighth Graders! In eighth grade, we study earth science. We will start with the Geology of Washington State. The guiding question will be, "How was Washington State Formed?" It's a very...
The students are wrapping up their Geologic Evolution of Washington State. Two of the groups presented their time periods to the rest of the class today. The rest will present on Thursday....
8th Grade Astronomy Unit - Spring 2009 Dr. Leslie Ashbaugh Lake Washington Girls Middle School 9 Week Course Description: Through the use of lectures, textbook materials, online reading material,...
Welcome eighth grade parents and students Frenchman's Coulee Permission Slip Chaperons, Car groups, Itinerary Eighth Grade Field Trip Assignment 2008-09 Geology Trip Agenda Packing List for Eighth...
Week of September 7th: Tuesday, September 8th 6th Grade Orientation L-Dub Picnic Thursday, September 10th Mystery Item (penny) Introduce "Something Fishy" the Aquatic Environmental Unit Journal HW:...
Week of September 7th: Wednesday, September 9th Mystery Item (penny) Introduction to Tuberculosis/Immunity Unit HW: Read an article in Discover Magazine. Write brief synopsis/summary of the article...
We have spent much of December talking about, researching for and planning science fair. The students have completed some worksheets along the way to help them with individual components of the...
Week of September 7th: Wednesday, September 9th Mystery Item (penny) Introduction to Geology Unit No HW Friday, September 11th WA State Maps Scavenger Hunt in groups HW: What do the different maps...
This year, the eighth grade class will travel to Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. We will see first hand the seismically active nature of Washington State. On the first day, we will view...
We have spent much of December talking about, researching for and planning science fair. The students have completed some worksheets along the way to help them with individual components of the...
Links to Environmental, Ecology, and Puget Sound Sites Duwamish River Restoration Day October 17, 2009 Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition People For Puget Sound Longfellow Creek WA Department of...
Dr. Karla Fuller, Program Manager for the Science and Math Institute at Bellevue Community College, spoke to the whole school about the importance of science and math in all our lives. She has...
Website, Contact Information: http://www.seattleacademy.org/drupal_612/saas_demo_09/index.html Mission: SAAS is a college prep school that seeks to nurture students who will thrive in the modern...
Got homework? Online Homework Help 3:00-10:00pm every day Log on to www.spl.org and select "HOMEWORK HELP" & "ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP" Homework Help Centers Meet in person with a homework help...
Key Enrollment Facts: You may request any school in the District. Your child receives assignment priority when you apply during Open Enrollment (March 2-31, 2009). If there is not space available...
Seattle Schools ready to change how it assigns students Friday, September 18, 2009 KING5.com SEATTLE - The Seattle Public Schools is ready to change how it assigns students to school. For the next...
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9/11/2008 Class Introductions: Welcome journalists & guest teachers Kathryn Robinson & Tom Braman and layout/design guru Mercedes Klein! Interview techniques: Ask telling questions, take...
9/16/2008 Class Review of last class: Interview basics; what makes up a magazine; what our Board of Directors (aka Patti) wants; homework assignment Magazine vision: What is this magazine about?...
Part I: Talk about business plan (Tom) 1.Hard, wasn't it? 2.Keys of success. 3.Another way to do a biz plan: a.get in your groups and talk about it, which we'll do later. Part II:Target audience...
Magazine Business Plan
Exciting things are happening in 6th grade Humanities this week: Students have begun working on a creative prose piece modeled after "My Name" from House on Mango Street. They researched different...
We are continuing our poetry studies this week, and also beginning to talk about migrant farmworkers in WA state. On Monday, the girls turned in their prose pieces titled, "My Name" and peformed...
Weekly Latin and Greek Vocabulary: Quiz Friday 9/12 FAC, FIT, FET Facere, Factum = "to make, do" Facsimile = A copy; an imitation Deficient = Not having enough; lacking Petrify = To scare;...
Service Learning is an integral and rewarding part of the LWGMS experience. The goal of service learning is for students to recognize their own abilities to improve their communities and gain...
ASHLAND TRIP INFORMATION Monday, Oct. 5 – Friday, October 9 Students should come to school at their usual time on Monday; we will leave from school at approximately 8:30. Drivers/chaperones: Ben...
Language Arts 6 Spring 2008 Final Project: Shakespeare For your final project in 6th grade, you will start getting ready for 7th grade!! As you kow, the 7th grade goes to Ashland in the fall, and...
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Welcome page Fuerza Flash LWGMS Calendar & Upcoming Events Volunteer Opportunities LWGMS LOGO WEAR - Order online! student email portal faculty & staff email portal Teacher...
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Man of La Mancha – 2007.2008 6/7 Play General Information Dates for show: March 6, 7, 8, 2008 Time: 7:00pm Theater: Rainier Valley Cultural Center Click here to sign up for important jobs Click...
Sixth grade original problems February 2008 1. You and your friends are eating a pizza that is 12 [square inches?]. You also have a pizza that is 5 [square inches in] area. How much pizza do you...
6th Grade Field Trip to Eastern Washington Wednesday October 1st – Friday October 3rd For the seventh consecutive year, the 6th grade class will be going on a two-night field trip to Sunnyside,...
In the case of snow or other closure-worthy weather, LWGMS will close if the Seattle Public Schools close. However, if SPS has late arrival, we are unlikely to follow suit and we will open on...
All LWGMS students designed Social Action Projects in their Learning Skills course as part of service learning. A number of students decided to confront the challenge of environmental...
Social Studies 6 Social Studies 7 Social Studies 8 See photos from our day in Olympia!
Sixth graders are studying leaders of the 20th century and how their governments created both suffering and benefits for different segments of their populations. Can you name the leaders pictured...
Information about Sound Experience Forms and information for parents/guardians. Please return forms by Monday, March 17, 2008. What to bring Questions for Parents.pdf Release Agreement.pdf Getting...
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NO NEW SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS HAVE FUN…..& REVIEW ON CLASSZONE.COM jueves 6/4/09 We will be having an end of the year Spanish Party on Tuesday of next week. Start thinking of snacks you would...
3rd Term! IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: Wednesday May 28th (no school Monday the 26th): Students are now in groups of 3 writing end of the year dialogs that incorporate everything we've learned so far....
¡¡¡NO HAY TAREA!!! Good luck with the show! lunes 8 de marzo Keep singing your songs, studying your vocab and practicing your grammar! There will be a Chapter Test on THURSDAY 3/11 Tarea 1)...
HAVE A GREAT VERANO! jueves 6/4/09 Study for a review quiz on Monday. This is a refresher quiz. These should all be topics you have mastery over. ex.: -er, ir, ar...
3rd TERM - La Primavera! Homework for Week of May 26th Tuesday 5/27 - Memorize "Buenas Noches Luna" (as much as possible). Vocabulary Test from book! HOMEWORK FOR WEEK OF MAY 12TH: Monday 5/12 -...
**11 de marzo ** NO HAY TAREA Good luck with the show! miércoles 10 de marzo STUDY!!! **lunes 8 de marzo ** Chapter Test on Thursday March 11th STUDY!! TAREA Repaso de la lección Av pgs 242 &...
HAVE A GREAT VERANO! jueves 6/4/09 ¡NO HAY TAREA! ¡Los libros están muy lindos! martes 6/2/09 All of your Children's Books should be in. ¡Buen Trabajo niñas! NO HAY TAREA lunes 6/1/09 By...
3rd Term - La Primavera! IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES: Tuesday June 3rd - Final draft of travel diaries due. Students should be showing me what they have (via email or leave in my box) during the week...
jueves 11 de marzo NO HAY TAREA!!! lunes 8 de marzo Once again you will have the opportunity to re-take the last page of the test. Everyone will be taking it either for practice or for...
Middle of the Middle of the Middle! 7th graders are in the middle of the 7th grade year which is the middle of middle school! It's a special time, and to celebrate, each of you will write and...
This unique program celebrates the spirit of volunteerism in our student body and to recognize students who have distinquished themselves through volunteer work. All students who have taken part in...
Spirit Week 2008 Monday - PROM DAY Theme chosen by the Class of 2010 Tuesday - HIGH SCHOOL STEREOTYPE DAY Theme chosen by the Class of 2009 Wednesday - SOUTHERN BELLE / COWGIRL DAY Theme chosen by...
REGISTRATION FORM FOR ALL 2009-2010 SPORTS Volleyball Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45 to 5:00 at the Meredith Matthews YMCA. Cascade Middle School League Girls Volleyball,...
Explorative Hand-building with Clay! Proudly announcing our first ceramics class in 2 years, this elective will explore a number of clay projects that use hands as the main tool. Students will be...
I hope everyone has a relaxing and rejuvenating break! For Humanities, students should be completing an outline for a character analysis essay about Animal Farm. They will turn in their outlines...
As in the past, Electives period is on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:40 - 3:15. Students receive a grade and comments for their work in this class. The Spring Electives roster is as follows: Eighth...
There are two five-week sessions of spring PE. Session One is from March 23rd to May 1st. Due to R&R Service Learning Days, there will be no PE on March 27th and April 24th. Session Two is from...
The staff handbook is downloadable here: LWGMS Staff Handbook 2008 2009.pdf A PDF document that contains the staff handbook, an expense report, the student support handbook, the parent/guardian...
Avoid the peer pressure trap! Tips on peer influence & peer relationships from Focus Adolescent Services. Everyone needs to belong - to feel connected with others and be with others who share...
Answers to questions we often hear about our school name Q: Why was Lake Washington Girls Middle School chosen as a name? A: The founding families wanted a school name that reflected their South...
St. Paul's School 325 Pleasant Street Concord, NH  03301-2591 Co-ed Mrs. Jada Hebra Director of Admissions Phone: 603-229-4700 / 888-644-9611 Fax:...
Welcome to the LWGMS Student Magazine page! Be a part of an exciting group of journalists who will create the school magazine. Join other poets, cartoonists, feature writers, advice columnists,...
Each term, students are required to reflect on their academic growth across subjects. Click on the link to view the Winter 2010 Student Self-Evaluation form. All Winter Term self-evals must be...
MISSION DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES ACADEMIC SUPPORT AT LWGMS In addition to regular classroom instruction and support, LWGMS students have access to two additional academic support services: a...
A very effective way of preparing for class discussions and test is by using a study group. A study group can provide a lot of benefits over studying alone. However, there are some potential...
Excellent study strategies from EducationAtlas.com! Click on the links below for specific study strategies. Many Ways to Study Reading Textbooks Oral Presentations Writing Techniques Good Listening...
Eighth Grade Humanities Summer Assignment Reading Assignment: • Everyone must read All the King's Men by Robert Warren • Select two books from the list below and read the books by the end of...
It’s hard to believe that summer is just around the corner. We are excited to announce that LWGMS will be offering it’s first-ever “Summer Experience”! Jenny Zavatsky and Lindsey Mutschler...
There are thousands of sites on the Internet that have games and lessons for review and challenge. Here's a list to get you started. Cool Math Try these interactive lessons (fractions and...
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LWGMS has made a school-wide commitment to environmental sustainability. Check out our environmental awareness & activism projects throughout the school year! Service Learning &...
Make 2-column note-taking work for you! The Cornell (2-column) note-taking technique is a very effective capture and learn system that accommodates all learning styles. Begin by dividing your paper...
Math Humanities Science Spanish Visual Arts Student Services Engineering Yearbook Martial Arts Student Magazine Curriculum Guide - by subject area and grade level Contact teachers: Jenny -...
Short Term Projects Project Status Notes Office computer needs help - this is the teachers' server *Updated* 3/20 by Jeff Fixed 3/17 by Leroy *UPDATED 3/20* Jeff: The server is still marginal...
Teen Link is a confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental telephone help line answered by teens each evening from 6:00-10:00PM. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with...
Week of September 7-11 • Mon – Labor Day (No School) • Tues - Orientation • Wed – First day of class! Go over syllabus, policies, procedures, supplies, reading logs, vocab lists,...
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Excerpt from Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Habits of highly EFFECTIVE teens: HABIT 1: BE PROACTIVE: take responsibility for your life. HABIT 2: BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND:...
Language Arts 8 Spring 2008 Final Project: The American Canon For the last 200 years, Literature & English academics have contributed to the evolution of the American literary canon, focusing...
2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd. Danville, CA  94506-2002    Co-ed Mr. Christopher Beeson Director of Admission and Financial Aid Phone: 925-362-7223 Fax:...
Seattle Center House 305 Harrison Street, 98109 206.252.9850 The Center School offers a rich academic program enhanced through its focus on the arts and its location in the heart of Seattle's...
The Essay Select one of the topics below and write a 5-paragraph essay with a clear thesis. Your essay should use direct and specific evidence from the play to support your argument. Essay...
American Literature: Fitzgerald’s Great Gatsby – Reading Schedule & Study Questions Please follow the reading schedule for the novel and be ready to discuss the novel and the assigned...
The Taft School 110 Woodbury Road Watertown, Connecticut 06795 Co-ed Peter A. Frew Director of Admissions gro.loohcstfat|werFreteP#gro.loohcstfat|werFreteP Phone: 860-945-7700 Fax:...
From Barbara Colorosso's Parenting Through Crisis. Time spent with our children giving them affection and optimism, even as our own lives are thrown into chaos and confusion, affirms that both...
Communicating with people via instant messaging or on a social network site can be a great way to stay in touch, but teens need to know how to stay safe while meeting "virtual" strangers. Don't...
“Imaginative Journalism” schedule Tuesday, April 22, 2008- For homework, continue reading the novel. Have pages 3-32, chapters 1-3 read, and record new and difficult vocabulary to submit for...
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Tuesday, September 8 — New student orientation, 12 - 6pm; New parent/guardian orientation, 4-6pm; All school Welcome Back Potluck, 6:30pm at Madrona Park Wednesday, September 9 — First day of...
Knowing where to look for information is essential to succeeding in school. There are number of useful reference sources that can help you find information on a variety of topics as well as answers...
HALBERT AND NANCY ROBINSON CENTER FOR YOUNG SCHOLARS http://depts.washington.edu/cscy 206.543.4160 For the past 30 years, the Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars at the University...
Supplies Wishlist Want to consider donating a small or large item to the Art Classroom? Select the link above to view our Wishlist on DickBlick.com - if you choose to purchase an item, our...
Hello families ~ View the Parent and Guardian Job List for 2008 2009. Don't forget to sign up for a job! Below is a list of items for which we need your help ASAP. If you would like to take one...
New for 2009-2010: LWGMS has joined Washington Green Schools! Washington Green Schools is a voluntary, web-based program LWGMS can use to reduce our environmental & carbon footprint. This...
A message from Anna, Sarah, Thea, Eleanor, Abbi, Ilana, Leila, Rachael, Cassie, Deepika, Maddi, and Eliana (a.k.a. Heather's R&R Group): LWGMS has made a commitment to environmental...
This link will connect you with an essay about Latino History in Washington State. Very interesting! http://www.historylink.org/essays/output.cfm?file_id=7901
6th Grade Sixth grade will complete two cooperative activities in class this week, both involving reading articles, taking quick, concise notes, and capturing an author's "main idea." Read the...
MONDAY, JUNE 1 Happy Monday! Sixth graders had a very short Science class today (all of 5 minutes) due to a guest speaker presentation: Seattle Police Det. Malinda Wilson spoke to all three grades...
SIXTH GRADE Sixth graders will finish presenting their Report Card for President Obama group projects on Wed., June 3. HOMEWORK: Due Friday: complete group project evaluation (one per student) and...
Steps to Social Action Project 6th and 8th graders completed a Reflection on Group Presentation: Now that your group has presented your cause and basic plan of action to your class, take a few...
6th Grade Sixth grade will not have Learning Skills class this week — Oliver! prep. at theatre. 7th Grade Seventh grade will not have Learning Skills class this week — Oliver! prep. at theatre.
Steps to Social Action Project 6th Grade Sixth grade's list of tasks for their Social Action Projects are due Wed., Nov. 19. 7th Grade Seventh grade's presentations of action plan for Social Action...
It's almost the end of Winter Term 2009 … which means that it's also time to write your self-evaluations! Use this form and answer each question thoughtfully and honestly — use complete...
Last week of Fall Term: Fall Term ends Tues., Nov. 25 All grades received a Week 12 Progress Report, listing all completed/missing work. All missing work is due TUES., NOV. 25 to be included in...
All student self-evaluations were due Fri., March 13 — must be e-mailed to Heather gro.smgwl|ydraham#gro.smgwl|ydraham Reminder: there is no school or Homework Club available on Friday, March...
20th Annual World AIDS Day 2008 Although HIV/AIDS is a global issue, it most seriously affects those living in poverty because they lack access to life-saving medicines. Not only is HIV/AIDS a...
Welcome to the first week of Spring Term! 6th Grade On Wednesday, the sixth grade will watch the film, The Story of Stuff, and explore the extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and...
Each grade was introduced to learning styles (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic), and took a Learning Style Inventory. Next, students chose their Top 5 study strategies, based on their learning...
WELCOME BACK — hope you all had a fun & restful Spring Break! SIXTH GRADE On Wednesday, April 8, sixth graders began their Current Events projects — click here for the Current Events...
Monday, April 6 Sixth graders were introduced to their cell unit and completed several activities: Journal entry: "Everything I know (or think I know) about cells" Lecture notes: "Cells: The Stuff...
Starting Winter Term strong! 6th Grade Sixth grade's focus this week is on time management and sustaining effective study habits, preparing students for the expectations of their time and...
Each grade will complete a "What does it mean to be a 6th/7th/8th grader at LWGMS?" journal, exploring issues of social interactions with peers and teachers, organization, personal responsibility,...
SIXTH GRADE Sixth graders had a work period to complete their Current Events group projects — presentations are Wed., April 23. Each group member should have: Minimum 1 slide, 1 photo per news...
Monday, April 13 Sixth graders reviewed their homework (completing the organelle outline through "valcuoles"). Students completed the outline in class, through centrioles. All students should now...
This is the last week before Winter Break, please remember that Fri., Dec. 19 is a half-day (12:00pm dismissal) and there will be no Homework Club available. 6th Grade Sixth grade did not have...
Each grade viewed their Learning Skills Portfolios and checked for missing assignments. See complete list of assignments and due dates below. 6th Grade Learning Style Inventory (completed in class...
Monday, April 20 Sixth graders had a guest instructor for their double block period, Roshni Tewari, a Life Science instructor from BCC. Roshni taught the sixth grade about homeostasis, cell...
Sixth grade Sixth graders will present their Current Events group projects on Wed., April 22. All students should have their Current Events slides ready to go and saved under the "Class of 2011"...
Welcome back! Hope you had a safe & fun Winter Break! 6th Grade Progress reports for Learning Skills will go out Wed. 5 Paragraph Outline for The Giver must be typed & turned-in to Lindsey...
There are no Learning Skills classes this week—Heather will be in Ashland with the 7th grade for field trip week. All work submitted by Friday afternoon has been graded and filed in student...
SIXTH GRADE Sixth graders began their report card for President Obama assignment: Today marks the 100th day since President Obama took office, and many in the media, Congress, and Americans and...
Monday, April 27 Sixth graders used the first part of the block period to put the finishing touches on their organelle ("chocolate factory") presentations. All 18 students presented their...
6th Grade Planner Check Taking quick, efficient notes: "Message from the 7th grade" Geographical Scavenger Hunt HOMEWORK: Valuing Self and Others; Self-Assessment: "Your Personal Ship" 7th...
The all-powerful personal essay! Writing a thoughtful, compelling personal essay is an essential skill whether you're applying to high school, a college or university, or even for some jobs....
Monday, Jan. 19 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no school or Homework Club. 6th Grade PLANNER CHECK Letter to President Obama: Now that you've read President Obama's letter to his...
SIXTH GRADE Sixth grade started their Report Card for President Obama project last week — they have a second work period to complete research on their assigned topic. Some students are ready to...
MONDAY, May 4 Sixth graders learned about 5 essential cell processes: metabolism, respiration, diffusion, osmosis, and active transport. Additionally, we reviewed cell theory & cell structure...
Students completed a journal activity: "Are You Powered by Positive Thinking?" exploring personal beliefs they have developed of their own capabilities, whether their self-talk limits or motivates...
6th Grade No Learning Skills class on Wednesday, due to Winter Term Conferences Rough draft of your letter to President Obama is due Thurs., Jan. 29 Be sure to return your signed progress...
SIXTH GRADE Sixth graders will have their final work period on Wednesday to complete their "Report Card for President Obama" group projects. SEVENTH GRADE Seventh graders had a second period to...
MONDAY, MAY 11 Sixth graders received their graded "Great EGGS-periment" labs, which related to their study of diffusion & osmosis. Students worked in teams to play Science Jeopardy, reviewing...
Fall 2008 Portfolio Review Assignment In preparation for Fall Term Conferences, students were asked to reflect on successes and challenges across subjects and collect work samples demonstrating...
6th Grade Journal Entry: "Your study routine" (where do you study? when do you study? how do you keep track of assignments, tests, quizzes? how do you organize your work? frustrations and/or...
SIXTH GRADE On Wednesday, sixth graders will complete a student survey for the board's strategic planning committee. If there is time, students will start presenting their "Report Card for...
MONDAY, MAY 18 Sixth graders worked with their table groups to complete their mitosis diagrams. Each group needs to have diagrams for each phase of mitosis: Phase 1: interphase Phase 2:...
Steps to Social Action Project As part of service learning at LWGMS, all students will plan and participate in Free the Children's "Steps to Social Action Project." Free the Children empowers young...
6th Grade Several weeks ago, you were asked to read President Obama's "A Letter to My Daughters — what I want for you and every child in America." After reading the letter, you were asked to...
MONDAY, MAY 25 No School: Memorial Day Enjoy the sun! TUESDAY, MAY 26 Sixth graders began the next phase of their study of cells in class: cell specialization. THURSDAY, MAY 27 Sixth graders...
Steps to Social Action Project 6th and 8th graders presented their Steps to Social Action Projects to classmates. Each group choose a global cause (poverty, education, sustainability, medical care,...
Review your handout for definitions and Latin/Greek roots. Select the list from the following weeks: Feb. 4 List
See handout for Latin/Greek roots and definitions of words Week of Feb. 4 Week of Feb. 11 Week of Feb. 25
Vocab Words for Feb. 4 misinformation reform formative inept adept aptitude posit impose disposition figment effigy prefigure
There is no magazine class this week, but work is still due: REMINDER: rough drafts of your LWGMS news story & your feature article must be e-mailed to Heather by Oct. 7! Heather's e-mail:...
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Contact Information: http://www.westoverschool.org/ 1237 Whittemore Road Middlebury, CT 06762 203.758.2423 Mission: The mission of Westover School is to provide an environment that inspires the...
3000 California Ave. SW, 98116 206.252.8800 Enrollment (October 2008): 1,199 West Seattle High School (WSHS) is committed to every student graduating on time with a plan to reach future goals, all...
According to Wikipedia, the world largest wiki site: A Wiki ([ˈwiː.kiː] <wee-kee> or [ˈwɪ.kiː] <wick-ey>) is a type of website that allows users to add, remove, or otherwise edit...
In a 2001 study by the Kaiser Foundation, 86% of children ages 12-15 interviewed said they get teased or bullied at school — making bullying more prevalent than SMOKING, ALCOHOL, DRUGS, or SEX...
What to Bring The days can be quite warm and the nights quite chilly this time of year, so please bring proper clothing. We are only there for 2 nights so don’t over-pack! The first day everyone...
Adapted from www.billnye.com Most people blush when they are caught thinking about something private, awkward, or maybe something they're a bit ashamed of. You blush when you're embarrassed. Your...
Winter Term's Social Justice Theme: Children's Rights LWGMS has been invited by the Seattle King County Coalition on Homelessness (SKCCH) to participate in Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day,...
There are number of criteria that must be met in order to write a good research paper. The following eleven steps will help you write a grade “A” research paper. Step 1 – Select A Topic The...
MINI BOOK ASSIGNMENT All of the information below is in your syllabus, which was handed out on the first day of class. Your final project for the Writing from Life class is a mini-book. This book...
Writing is a very important form of communication. If you want write well you’ll do well in school, college and in your career. If you can’t write well then you will miss many opportunities in...
Eighth graders will have the opportunity to apply for a position on the Yearbook Staff. They will have the overall responsibility for the design and production of the 2009-2010 Yearbook. The staff...
This year's sixth grade class is lucky enough to participate in an exciting program designed by ACT Theater, called the "Young Playwrites Program". We will be taking part in this program until...
This year's sixth grade class is lucky to participate in an exciting program designed by ACT Theater, called the "Young Playwrights Program". We will be taking part in this program until...
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