A volunteer opportunity worth bonus points

I received this info the other day and I am willing to give bonus points if you volunteer at one of the sites.
You just have to either bring a picture of you participating and how well you did or send me a digital photo of you and your harvest.  Please consider helping the environment.

AIR POTATO ROUNDUP

When: Saturday, March 2, 2013

Where: Various sites throughout Jacksonville

(But if you can, please join TTPF at:

• Howell Park in Atlantic Beach,
• National Park Service's Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, or
• City of Jacksonville's Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park)

What: Air potatoes are an invasive species that take over urban landscapes. Right now the vines have died back and it's a good time to remove the "potatoes". This is a GREAT project for ALL ages. Prizes are awarded for the two biggest potatoes found in the county! (At Howell Park, we will also give a prize for the funniest-looking potato and the hairiest potato!)

Other: Please wear closed-toed shoes, and bring work gloves, if you have them. Children 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Here's the announcement on the arboretum sitehttp://www.jacksonvillearboretum.org/

Check out this website for more info about last year's event. The sites are the same, but the captains may have changed.

http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm/pub/National_Invasive_Species_Awareness_Week_2012.pdf

Harder than diamonds?

A deeper look at a chemistry topic.

Harder than diamonds?

FCAT WRITING is Tuesday, 2/26

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the FCAT WRITING TEST.
Here a a few reminders
Get a good night's sleep.
Eat a nutritious breakfast.
Meet in the cafeteria befor school instead of the audotorium (per. Mrs. Bravo).

Some info you should know

The Electronic Device Policy from the state says that "If students are found with ANY electronic devices during testing OR breaks, their tests will be invalidated".  Recommended places for electronics include AT HOME or in your LOCKER.

LEAVING CAMPUS- If students have to leave campus before completing the test (for an appointment or illness, etc.) then THEY WILL NOT be allowed to complete the test.

TESTING RULES ACKNOWLEDGMENT- Students will sign below a testing Rules Acknowledgement on the back of the planning sheet that reads: I understand the testing rules that were just read to me. If I do not follow these rules, my test score may be invalidated."

Yes, you will have periods 1, 2, 3/Lunch, and 4 tomorrow so bring your A day books.

Please be on time and ready to do your best on the test.

2013 Video Topics ~ Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

2013 Video Topics ~ Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Anyone interested? Bonus points available for the 4th nine weeks.  Talk to me about this.

Yes, it MATTERS!

The topic is MATTER and yes, it matters.  I still need to catch up on some grades. Plan to have all previously assigned text assignments checked. If you were on the trip and have not had your vocabulary checked then plan for your next class.

There will be some tremendous labs next week. Be prepared. Have all of your work finished so that won't hold you back.

Congrats to the 5 students who are representing JLCP at the NEFRSEF (NorthEast Regional Science and Engineering Fair) on Monday. Omar, Joyce, Max F, Teresa, and Marielle have a great day and we'll see you back in school on Tuesday.  If you want to work on your 3D torn/cut  paper model of the 3 main phases of matter at the fair you may.  Remember to investigate the Gizmo first and use the "magnifying glass" to see the molecules and how they are arranged.  Then you may either write a post card, a comic strip, or pretend "TWEETS" (write them on paper)  @ # I Do Matter about your adventure about adding or losing energy.

Of course anyone who wants to work ahead may also do that assignment.
BONUS opportunity; complete the AQ for the Gizmo. No, you do not have to do the SEG.

Get started on the FCAT EXPLORER for Life. The due date will be announced later next week and posted on this site.

I stayed at JLCP (it's almost 5pm) to post your baseline grade (if you took it you got the assignment grade) and your LSA Post test grade. Both of these have been due, but I just now was able to print the reports.  I have pulled the FCAT EXPLORER reports. Now I have to hand calculate your score. Hmmm, maybe there's a better way.  I will give it some thought.

It looks like the district computers may be down tomorrow so I don't know if I will get anymore grades posted before Monday.  I intend to get your graphs posted soon, so if I don't have it you better get it to me ASAP next week.

Remember, Labs require the appropriate clothing, shoes, and hair styles. Bring a scrunchy, wear closed toed shoes, and don't wear your brand new favorite sweater next week. See you then.