Category Archive for 'Annoucements'

Late Work Accepted at 50% Credit

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Due to the excessive amount of late work being produced this marking period, late work will now be accepted at 50% credit. For example, if a student earns 16 out of 20 points on a late assignment, the grade will be recorded as an 8 out of 20. Exceptions may be made for isolated cases of late work; however, this will be enforced for students who repeatedly produce late work, and especially in cases in which we have already discussed answers in class.

View the Homework Policy and the Grading Policies for more information.

LIVE: Updates from the Capitol and Historical Museum

Monday, December 8th, 2008

See pictures from our field trip to the Capitol and Historical Museum, posted live! Check back throughout the day to see updates from our field trip. Feel free to post comments about out trip.

Michigan Capitol and Historical Museum Field Trip

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Our first field trip is coming soon; here are the details:

  • When: Tuesday, December 9
  • Time: Meet at McGrath at 7:15 am for 7:30 departure. Back to McGrath at or before 3:00 pm.
  • Where: Michigan Capitol Building and Historical Museum in Lansing
  • Cost: No cost for students or parents, except for souvenirs
  • Permission Slip: Download the permission slip for this trip here
  • Lunch: Bring a sack lunch with disposable containers
  • Chaperones: We are looking for chaperones for our field trip. We’ll even throw in a free bus ride! Would you or a family member like to chaperone? Just fill out the form below:

Data Center Update

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Our class tracks data related to the following goals:

  • We will improve our STAR reading scores monthly and grow at least one year by the end of the year:


  • All students will pass the multiplication and division “Super Mad Minute” tests by the end of the year:

  • We will move our magnets no more than ten times each week (or, less than 40-50 magnets each month):

Frequently asked questions about Spelling

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

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