Health

Today we took a test over parts of the skeletal and muscular system. This took up more time than I anticipated, so I had to breeze through the Nervous system powerpoint. Students had been given guided reading activity 56-58 on Monday. They should finish this and begin work on their Degenerative Disease and Disorder report. I offered students 5 bonus points for having this ready to present by Thursday.

Algebra

Today we went over Lesson 13 after we worked on HSPE and MSP practice. I assigned Lesson 13C, 13D, and 13E. We will review on Monday for Thursday's test. It is very important that if you are going to be gone Thursday or are sick that you coordinate with me a different time to take the test before the break. I also sent home a permission slip. We will be watching a Charlie Brown Christmas after students have finished their test.

Geometry

Today we went over Lesson 13 after more practice of the HSPE or MSP. I assigned Lesson 13D and 13E. On Monday we will review for the test we will take on Thursday. It is very important that you take the test before the break. If you are going to be gone, or you are sick, please coordinate a different time to take this test. I also sent home a permission slip. We will watch a Charlie Brown Christmas after students have finished the test.

Pre-Algebra

Today we went over Lesson 14 after more of the practice MSP. I assigned students 14D, 14E, and 14F. We will review on Monday for our test on Thursday. If you are going to be gone next Thursday, please coordinate a good time to take your test before the break. Students also received a permission slip to watch a Charlie Brown Christmas after the test. Please brin gthat next week.

Health

Today we discussed the Guided Reading activities 54 and 55 over the skeletal system. We then went over a powerpoint of the muscular system. Students are to be familiar with the diagrams in their Health book of skeletons on page 388 anf of the muscular system on page 396. We will have a quiz over labeling these parts. Students are also to complete guided reading activity 56.

Algebra

Today we continued work on Lesson 12. We went over some questions, and I assigned Lesson12C, 12D, and 12E. Students completed most of that in class. We then began Lesson 13. I assigned Lesson 13A and 13B for homework. Students are to complete what 12C, 12D, and 12E if they did not finish in class, and complete Lesson 13A and 13B by Thursday.

Geometry

Today we worked on the practice HSPE and MSP. I am trying to familiarize students with these tests coming up in the spring. We went over questions from Lesson 12, then began Lesson 13. i assigned Lesson 13A, 13B, and 13C. Students don't have to complete 15-18 on Lesson 13A and 13B, but will get extra credit for doing so. They can also earn extra credit by completing a model of an Ellipse (figure 4 and 5 of the instruction manual in Lesson 13) using sting and nails, or something similar.

This is due Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Today we did some more work on the practice MSP. We then went over any questions from Lesson 13 homework. After that, we began Lesson 14. I assigned Lesson 14A, 14B, and 14C. This is due Thursday.

Health

Today we went over reading activities 51 and 53. We then went over the skeletal system. Students were given reading activities 55 and 56. These are due Monday.

Algebra

Today I answered any questions students had from Lesson 11. We began Lesson 12, and I assigned Lesson 12A and 12B. This is due Monday.

Geometry

Today we finished notes from Lesson 12 and I answered any questions from the homework. We continued working on lesson 12, and I assigned Lesson 12D and 12E. This is due Monday.

Pre-Algebra

Today we began with some MSP practice problems. We went over questions from Lesson 13, then continued with the lesson. I assigned Lesson 13D, 13E, and 13F. This is due Monday.

Health

Today my wife came in and presented about oral health. She is a dental hygienist, and has a lot of good input. Students seemed to enjoy the education, and admitted they needed to take better care of their teeth and gums. These presentations are always a reminder of how important brushing is! I handed out Guided Reading Activity 51 and 53. Students handed in Guided Reading Activities 50 and 52 from before the break.

Algebra

Today we took a quiz over Lessons 9, 10 and 11. It was more of a reminder of the things we've recently done, and will not be cointed as very much. We continued work on Lesson 11. There were a lot of questions, so we spent most of our time going over questions from 11A, 11B, and 11C. Students are to finish that assignemnt if they have not already, and also finish 11D and 11E. Those are all due Thursday.

Geometry

Today students took a quiz over lessons 10 and 11. The quiz was more of a reminder of what we've done, and will not count as very much. We then began Lesson 12. We did not get all the way through notes, so i told students if they have any problems to look at the video or instruction manual. I assigned Lesson 12A, 12B, and 12C. This is due Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Today students took a quiz over Lessons 11 and 12. It was more of a reiminder of what we've done, and will not count as very much. We began Lesson 13 today, and i assigned Lesson 13A, 13B, and 13C. This is due Thursday.

2-Hour Delay

Due to the 2-hour delay, Pre-Algebra and Geometry will have no new homework. Still expect the short quiz when you return after break, however :) Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Algebra

On Thursday, we went over questions from Lesson 10. We then began work on Lesson 11. I assigned Lesson 11A, 11B, and 11C. This is due Monday.

Geometry

On Thursday we went over questions from Lesson 11. We continued work on Lesson 11. I assigned Lesson 11D and 11E. This is due Monday.

Pre-Algebra

On Thursday we went over questions from Lesson 12. We continued work on Lesson 12, and I assigned 12D, 12E, and 12F. This is due Monday.

Algebra

Today we went over Lesson 9. There were a lot of unsure faces because several students didn't watch the Lesson 9 video they were instructed to lat Monday. If they have still not done so, they need to. After finishing Lesson 9, we moved on to Lesson 10. I assigned Lesson 10A, 10B, 10D, and 10E. That is due Thursday. Test corrections were due today. Students are not allowed to turn in test corrections after today.

Geometry

Today we went over last week's homework, Lesson 10. Students turned in their work along with their test corrections. Test corrections can no longer be turned in after today. We began working on Lesson 11. Students were assigned Lesson 11A, 11B, and 11C. This is due Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Today we went over last week's work, Lesson 11. Students turned in their homework along with their test corrections. Test corrections can no longer be turned in after today. We began Lesson 12. I assigned Lesson 12A, 12B, and 12C. This is due Thursday.

Algebra

On Monday, we went over last week's test. I went over every problem on the test so students know how to do the problems they missed. Students were not allowed to write anything down as I went over the test. Test Corrections are due next Monday the 15th because there is no school Thursday-It is Veteran's Day, so thank a Veteran!

After that, we began Lesson 9. I assigned Lesson 9A, 9B, 9C, 9d, and 9E.

Geometry

On Monday we went over last week's test. I went over every problem so students know how to do the problems they missed. Student's were not allowed to write anything down as I went over the test. Test corrections are due Monday the 15th because there is no school Thursday-It is Veteran's Day, so thank a Veteran!

After that, we went over Lesson 10. Students were assigned Lesson 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. This due Monday.

Pre-Algebra

On Monday, we went over last week's test. I went over every problem so students know how to do the problems they missed. Student's were not allowed to write down anything while I went over the problems. Test corrections are due next Monday the 15th because there is no school Thursday- It is Veteran's Day.

After we were finished going over the test, we began Lesson 11. Students were assigned 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E, and 11F. These are due Monday the 15th.

Algebra

Yesterday we went over Lesson 8. There were a lot of questions on the material, so we spent a lot of time going over the material. I did not assign any new material. Instead, i assigned review out of the test booklet, Lessons 6, 7, and 8. Any material from 1-5 in the test booklet is optional, but I recommend that students take a look at it. We will test on Thursday over material from lessons 1-8. We will eview at the beginning of class.

Geometry

Yesterday we went over Lesson 8. There were a few questions over the material, so we took care of those. We then moved on to Lesson 9. Students were assigned Lesson 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, and 9E. There is no class Monday, so this is their homework through next Thursday. We will be testing over material up to Lesson 9 on Thursday. We will reveiw at the beginning of class.

Pre-Algebra

Yesterday we went over Lesson 9. There were not too many questions over the homework. We then began working on Lesson 10. Students were assigned 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, and 10E. Since there is no class Monday, this is their homework through next Thursday. We will be testing on Thursday the 4th over lessons up to Lesson 10. We will review at the beginning of class on THursday

Algebra

Today we went over homework from Lesson 7. We then moved on to Lesson 9. Students were assigned Lesson 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D to be finished by Thursday. We will be testing next Thursday the 4th.

Geometry

Today we went over Lesson 7H, since that is what students had trouble understanding. WE then went over Lesson 8, and I assigned Lesson 8A, 8B, 8C, and 8D. This is due Thursday. We are planning on testing next Thursday, the 4th.

Pre-Algebra

Today we went over Thursday's work. We then continued Lesson 9. I assigned Lesson 9C, 9D, 9E, and 9F to be completed by Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

On Thursday, we went over Chapter 9. The homework I assigned was 8F, 9A, and 9B. I wanted the students to have a little more review from Lesson 8, so I threw in 8F along with the new assignment. See you Monday. Have a great weekend.

Algebra

Today we spent quite a bit of time going over Lesson 7. Slope and y-intercept seemed to have some students confused. We worked hard to get everyone on track. I then assigned Lesson 7D, 7E, and 7H.

Geometry

Today we spent some time reviewing the fundamentals of a line such as slope and y-intercept. There were a few issues with the systematic review, Lesson 7E. After spending some time reviewing this, I assigned Lesson 7B and 7D for students to work on. Whatever was not finished in class is homework, due Monday.

Algebra

Sorry for the delay in this blog message. I thought I had written the one for Algebra. On Monday we went over 6D and 6E. Students completed questions 1-6 from each lesson in class. We then began Lesson 7. Lesson 6 was a great intro into Lesson 7. I think students are grasping the concepts of graphing lines very well. I assigned Lessons 7A, 7B, and 7C to be completed by Thursday.

Geometry

Today I had all student log on to their WINGS acount to make sure there were no questions regarding missing assignments. Grades are up to date.

We then began Lesson 7. Students were assigned Lesson 7A, 7C, and 7E. These are due Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Today I had all students log onto WINGS to make sure there were no questions about missing assignments. Grades are up to date.

We then began Lesson 8. Students were assigned Lesson 8A, 8B, and 8C. These are due Thursday.

Algebra

Today we went over Lesson 6. Students were assigned Lesson 6A, 6B, and 6C. This is due Monday. I also handed out Monday's tests. Students have until Monday to turn in test corrections for half credit.

Geometry

Today we continued work on Lesson 6. I assigned Lesson 6C and 6D. This is due Monday. I also handed out Monday's tests. Students have until Monday to complete test corrections for half credit.

Pre-Algebra

Today I was away for the first half of the period. Students were assigned Lesson 7C, 7D, 7E. THis is due Monday. I also handed back Monday's test. Students have until Monday to complete test corrections for half credit.

Algebra

Today students took a test over the material covered through Lesson 5. We ran out of time for notes, so I assigned 6H for homework.

Geometry

Today students took a test over material through Lesson 5. When everyone was finished, we took notes on Lesson 6. Students were assigned Lesson 6A and 6B to be finished by Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Today students took a test on material through lesson 6. When everyone was finished, we took notes on Lesson 7. Students were assigned Lesson 7A and 7B to be finished by Thursday.

Algebra

Today we went over questions from Monday's homework. We did not start a new lesson today. I assigned the students Lesson 5C, 5D, and 5E. This will help students prepare for their test on Monday.

Algebra

Today we went over questions from lesson 4. We then started lesson 5. Students were assigned 4C, 5A, and 5B to be completed by Thursday. We will be testing Monday, the 11th over all lessons up to lesson 5.

To check student grades, log onto WINGS. If you are unaware of how to check grades, e-mail me at grant.richardson@rsd.edu.

Geometry

Today we went over questions from Lessons three and four. We then took notes and went over some problems from Lesson 5. Students were assigned 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D, and 5H. This assignment is due Monday, the 11th. There is no class on Thursday due to the Field trip. We will be testing on Monday over all lessons up to Lesson 5. Students need a protractor and a compass for homework. They must bring them to class as well.

To check up to date grades, log on to WINGS. If you are unsure of how to check grades, e-mail me at grant.richardson@rsd.edu.

Pre-Algebra

Today we went over questions from Lesson 5. We then began Lesson 6. We took notes and went over some problems. I assigned 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, and 6E. Due to the field trip on Thursday, there will be no class. This assignment will be due Monday, the 11th. We will be having a test on Monday over everything up to this point (Lessons 1-6).

In order to check up to date grades, log onto WINGS. If you are unsure of how to check grades, e-mail me at grant.richardson@rsd.edu.

Health

Algebra

Geometry

Hello Everyone. It was nice to be back in class today, but hard to leave my girls at home.

A refresher from last week:

Mr. Stone took over my class on Monday with no lesson plans ready (my wife had our new daughter at 5:06 AM that morning). He did a great job reviewing lessons 1 and 2-preparing the students for their test on Thursday. On Thursday, Mrs. Filipy took over my class and students took a test over lessons 1 and 2. They then watched the lesson3 video and began lesson 3. Students were only to complete 3A, but I made the mistake of not warning everyone to bring protractors (I must have been busy with something!). Today we skipped lesson 3 and began lesson 4. Students were assigned 4A, 1-8, 4B, 1-5, and 4C, 1-8 and 12-20. These problems are due Thursday. We will go back to lesson 3 on Thursday and learn how to measure angles with a protractor. All students need to bring a protractor to class Thursday.

Pre-Algebra

Hello everyone. It was nice to be back in class today, but hard to leave my girls at home :(

A refresher from the last week:

Last Monday, the 20th, Mr. Stone took over my classroom. He did a great job with the students and with no lesson plans (thanks to me and my baby girl) moved on to Lesson 3. He assigned Lesson Practice 3A and Systematic Review 3D and 3E. This should have been completed by Thursday the 23rd. On Thursday, Mrs. Filipy took over my class with incorrect lesson plans. It must have been my lack of sleep that warped my memory. She did a great job with the students, giving them the test I had prepared and moving on to the next lesson. Students were assigned 4A and 4D. Those should have been completed by today.

Today we corrected the test in class and had a quick review of the first four lessons. We then moved on to lesson 5. I assigned 5A and 5B. These should be completed by Thursday.

I will have assignments updated on WINGS by the end of the week-sorry for the delay.

Hello everyone. Sorry I have not been at school all week, but on Monday morning i became a daddy! It has been an awesome, busy, tiring week. I have learned a lot about what my own parents went through (three times) when I and my siblings were born. I have developed an even greater respect for them.

My beautiful daughter, Annelise Rae Richardson, was born at 5:06 AM on Monday, September 20th. She came 27 days early, but weighed a healthy 5 pounds, 13 ounces. She is small, but doctors say she is a healthy and nearly perfect baby girl. We are truely blessed! Her mother and my wife, Jayme, is doing great. She was awesome through the process and like my parents, has gained even more respect from me! I love my girls soooooooo much!

See you all Monday

Health

Students began putting together their poster to promote good health. This assignment is modeled after the 2002 US Health initiative to:

-be physically active each day
-eat a nutritious diet
-get preventative screenings
-make healthful choices about tobacco, alcohol, and personal behaviors

students will complete their posters on Monday and hang them around the school to promote a healthy lifestyle

Algebra

Today we went over questions from Lesson 1. Students turned in their assignment, and we began Lesson 2. Students were assigned Lesson 2A, 2C, and 2D. Much of the assignment was completed in class-the rest is due Monday. Have a great weekend.

Geometry

Today we went over questions from Lesson 1. Students turned in their assignment and we began Lesson 2. Students were assigned Lesson 2A and 2C-due Monday. Have a great weekend!

Pre-Algebra

Today there were no questions about Lesson 1 assignment. Students turned that assignment in and we began lesson 2. Students were assigned Lesson 2A, 2D, and 2E. Much of the assignment was completed in class, the rest is due Monday. Have a great weekend.

Health

Today in Health, we worked on some wellness worksheets. Students created their own "health continuum" and found pictures to supplement it's idea. Students are to bring in magazine pictures, newspaper pictures, or anything that will support their "get healthy" initiative we will be working on Thursday.

Algebra

Today in Algebra we went over the Algebra rediness lesson. We then began Lesson 1. I assigned Lesson Practice 1A, 1B, and systematic review 1D. These need to be completed, and corrected with parent signature by Thursday.

Geometry

Today we began Lesson 1. Students worked on lesson practice 1A and 1B, and should also have systematic review 1C completed by Thursday. Assignments need to be corrected and signed by the parent.

Pre-Algebra

We went over lesson one. Students were assigned Lesson Practice 1A and 1B, as well as Systematic Review 1D and 1E. These assignments need to be finished and corrected by Thursday. Students must comment once on this blog by Thursday.

All Classes

Today was the first day of onsite classes at Three Rivers Homelink. In Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry, I handed out textbooks, we went over syllabi, and got to know each other. In Health we worked on a couple in-class assignments and had some discussions about them. Have a great weekend and I will see you Monday!

Mr. Richardson

Pre-Algebra

It was a great first day. We went over the books students will be using. They watched the intro to the Math-U-See DVD. We will begin assignments on Monday.

Welcome

Welcome all to the beginning of the 2010-2011 scholl year at Three Rivers Homelink. I am very excited to meet all the new students and see all the returning students. I hope you all had a great summer. Mine was mostly spent at the baseball field as I coached the Kennewick Dusters Junior Legion Baseball Team. The other exciting thing I did this summer was watch my wife grow-as we are expecting our first child in October! We do not know if it will be a boy or girl, despite the overwhelming student support last spring to find out what it is!

This blog will be used to update parents and students of what we are doing in class. The classes that I will update on a weekly basis are Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, and Health. Each update will include what we did in class and what assignments were given. My goal is to have a calendar to hand out each month of what we will be doing for that entire month. I will try to follow it as closely as possible, but there are times that I will make some adjustments. I will do my best to notify you of any changes. Assignments will also be posted on WINGS under the given class.

I am looking forward to a fun year. Please do not hesitate to e-mail me with any questions at Grant.Richardson@rsd.edu. You can also try to call my room at 509-967-6460. Thank you and I will see you all soon!