FRIDAY December 19, 2014

Word of the day:



Geography question of the day:
How many oceans border the United States?


Don't forget to FEED the FISH :-)

Announcements:

GREAT job in the concert yesterday Lone Rock School!

Discovery ski/snowboard $ and parent chaperone sign ups due January 9th (Friday after vacation!)

Lunch: Fun fish nuggets, french fries, tartar sauce, ketchup, baby carrots, apple, chocolate milk

TODAY is the LAST school day for 2014!

Have a happy and safe holiday!!!

See you next year :-)

Better late than never: Ugly Sweater Pics

Geography answers:

Pacific, Atlantic and ARCTIC Oceans

Don't tell me sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

Thursday December 18, 2014

Geography Question of the Day: 

The NORTH POLE is located in which ocean?

- Atlantic

- Arctic

- Pacific

- Indian

- Southern 

Word of the day: 

Oxymoron: noun

A combination of contradictory, incongruous words.  

For example: 

"That's an oxymoron!" said Joanne, when 

she 

heard the DJ describe the song as an "instant

classic." 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Lone Rock MEGA concert event is TODAY!  First show at 2pm, evening show at 7pm.  The program is expected to last 1 - 1.5 hours

Discovery ski/snowboard program fees are due by January 9th, 2015. ($100)  

The student council ski bus to Lost Trail will begin running Saturday January 10th.  Cost is $5 to ride the bus.  Discounted lift tickets available through the bus ($21 for 12 and under, $26 for 13 and over - regular price for a ticket without the bus ride is $40 - that is a $9.00 savings!!!)

Start thinking about Missoula Children's Theater!  They are coming soon to LONE ROCK school!  

The Regional MathCounts competition is Tuesday, February 10th.  Do you want to be on the Lone Rock MathCounts team?  Practices will be twice a week after the break.  10 lucky students get to compete!

TWO DAYS left of school in the year 2014!  Make the most of it!!!!!

Lunch: Christmas Lunch!!!: Turkey a la king, mashed potatoes, roll, corn and green bean casserole, strawberry shortcake and milk

Answers:

Geography:

Arctic Ocean

Don't tell me sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

Wednesday December 17, 2014

Insurgent Movie trailer (due out March 20, 2015)

Geography:

What is the capital of Ukraine?

- Moscow

- Crimea

- Kiev

- Kharkiv

Science ? of the Day:

What has 13 hearts but no other organs?

Word of the day:

Copious: adj.

Abundant in supply or quantity. (plentiful, ample, profuse, extensive...A LOT!!!)

Announcements:

* Good luck on your math tests today, 6th grade!

* Rehearsals this afternoon!

* LR Mega Concert event - TOMORROW!!!! shows at 2pm and 7pm!!!  WE Can't Wait - to see you all perform :-)

* Early Out today!

* $ for the Discovery Ski/Snowboard program will be due January 9th

* 3 DAYS of school LEFT  in 2014!!!!!!!!

* Lunch: Beef vegetable soup, corn bread, honey butter, baby carrots, apple, milk

Geography answer:

Kiev

Science answer:

A deck of cards!  (HAHAhahahaha..... !!!)

Don't tell me sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

Tuesday December 16, 2014

Geography question of the day:

What is the highest mountain in each of these places?

United States?

Japan?

Africa?

(this link opens Africa by Toto (1982) if you want background music!)

Math question of the day:

Do you remember what ! (factorial) means?  Try 7!

SUBFUSCOUS: adj. Slightly dark, dusky or somber

(more info and pronunciation at THIS link)

(Sean and Noelle heading up chair 1 @ LT)

Announcements:

• Student Council meets today

• Bomb jars continue!  Bring in that change!

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• LR MEGA concert event this Thursday!  Showings at 2pm and 7pm
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• Discovery Ski/Snowboard program fees ($100) due by January 9th
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• Lost Trail community bus begins January 10th ($5 bus ride; discounted ticket available at Lost Trail)
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• Missoula Children's Theater is coming to Lone Rock!  More information coming soon!
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• 4 DAYS LEFT of school in 2014!  Make the most of it!!
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• LUNCH: Lasagna, peas and carrots, pears, rice crispie treats, fresh veggies, ranch dressing, milk

Geography answers:

Mt. McKinley (Alaska)

Mount Fuji

Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Math Answer:

5040

Fitness with Pooh video!  (Just because)

Don't tell me sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

Monday December 15, 2014

THE LAUNCH CODE: 

Be Safe

Be Responsible

Be Respectful

Be a Learner

Geography question of the day:

Extending over 1700 miles (2800 km), the Darling River is the longest river in which country?

• Singapore
• Australia
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Denmark

Math question of the day

What is the value of 6!   (6 factorial?)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* The Lone Rock School MEGA Holiday concert is this week: 2 showings on Thursday December 18th (rehearsals will take place throughout the week)

*Student Council meets tomorrow in Ms. Chanin's room

*Snack stand will run this Friday!

* The Bomb Jars are going throughout the week!  Bring in your coins :-)

* MathCounts will resume in January - twice a week!  Stay tuned for more details!

* The Lone Rock Community ski bus to Lost Trail (this is DIFFERENT than the Discovery ski program) will begin running on Saturday January 10th.  More info available soon.

(inspiration below!)

*5 days of school left in 2014!!!!  Make the most of it!

Lunch: Breaded chicken nuggets, potatoes au gratin, green beans, fruit salad, pudding, fresh vegetables and milk

Geography answer: 

AUSTRALIA

Math answer:

6! = 6 x 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 720

Don't tell me sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

Friday, December 12, 2014

 

 

Announcements:

 

*Discovery ski/snowboard registration forms due TODAY!

 

 

*Free Christmas store for kids at the Clothes closet in Stevensville this Saturday 11-1

free wrapping!!

 

*Bomb jars now until next Friday

Pennies +10

Nickels -5

Dimes -10

Quarter -25

 

Prize for the homeroom with the lowest points!



*Lunch: Tomato soup, tuna wrap, pears, chocolate milk


Countdown to winter break:


6 days




Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

Thursday, December 11, 2014

 

 

 

Geography question of the day:

 

Name six countries in Europe whose name contains the word "land".

 

 

Announcements:

 

*Friday is the deadline for your Discovery ski/snowboard registration forms!!!

 

*MathCounts is today (yes today!) from 3:30-4:30.  Snacks will be provided.  Please let Ms. Chanin know if you will be there so we can have enough food:-)

 

 

*Lunch- Macaroni and cheese, broccoli Normandy, apple slices, fresh vegetables, milk

 

 

Geography answer:

 

Ireland, Finland, Poland, England, Switzerland, Netherlands

 

 

Countdown to Winter Break:

 

7 Days

 

 

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!

 

 

 



Wednesday, December 10, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Geography question of the day:

 

Approximately what percentage of the earth's surface is water?

 

 

Announcements:

 

*Friday is the deadline for your Discovery ski/snowboard registration forms!!!

 

 

*MathCounts is today from 3:30-4:30.  Snacks will be provided.  Please let Ms. Chanin know if you will be there so we can have enough food:-)

 

 

*Lunch-Chicken stir fry, rice, cooked brown rice, bananas and pineapple, ginger creams, fresh vegetables, milk

 

 

Geography answer:

 

70%

 

 

 

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!



Tuesday December 9, 2014

 

Geography question of the day:

 

Christmas Island, in the Indian Ocean is a territory of which country?

 

England

Sweden

Australia

Spain

 

 

Announcements:

 

*Friday is the deadline for your Discovery ski/snowboard registration forms!!!

 

 

*MathCounts is on Thursday from 3:30-4:30.  Snacks will be provided.  Please let Ms. Chanin know if you will be there so we can have enough food:-)

 

 

*Lunch-pepperoni pizza, baby carrots, fruit cocktail, fresh vegetables, ranch dressing and milk

 

 

*Thank you to the Student Council for shopping for kids in need!!!

 

Student Council 

Shopping Shopping for the Share Tree

 

Scenes from our first Middle School Dance!!

 

Geography answer:

 

Australia

 

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!