Tuesday, December 22, 2020

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

 


ROCKET NEWS


DAYLIGHT REPORT:
8 hours 34 minutes
Watch out for the CONJUNCTION of Saturn and Jupiter tonight! (not quite as close as last night but still visible).
Here is my photo :)


And a more professional one:

Here is a link to more info and some cool graphics:
UPCOMING in JANUARY:
  • Discovery Trips start January 22
  • Basketball starts soon after our return
  • Science Fair paper due: January 28
  • End of 2nd quarter: January 29


PLEASE be SAFE!
We'll see you in the new year!
WELCOME
2021!!!




Monday, December 21, 2020

MONDAY December 21, 2020

 



ROCKET NEWS

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DAYLIGHT REPORT

TODAY is

WINTER SOLSTICE

the SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR!

Sunrise 8:17am

Sunset: 4:52pm

8 hours 35 minutes of daylight

Of course, it is supposed to be overcast, so we won't see much of the sun even during those 8 hours and 35 minutes.  However, starting Tuesday, we will get more minutes of daylight each day!!! (sunrise Tuesday: 8:18am!)

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DRESS-UP DAYS:

Today: UGLY SWEATER DAY

TOMORROW: GRINCH DAY

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UPCOMING THINGS:
Mid-Term reports will be printed and handed out TODAY

ELA Christmas stories are all due TOMORROW!

Christmas Break begins at 3:30pm TOMORROW!

We return to school:  Monday January 4th, 2021

End of 2nd Quarter:
January 28th

SCIENCE FAIR PAPERS DUE: January 29th

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ALGEBRA HUMOR:



DAYS LEFT UNTIL......
XMAS BREAK!!!!!


Thursday, December 17, 2020

Friday, December 18, 2020

 

ROCKET NEWS




 HOLIDAY DRESS UP DAYS 


Today - Pajama Day!

Monday DECEMBER 21 - Ugly sweater day!

Tuesday DECEMBER 22 - Grinch day!


WEATHER: High 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Low 33 degrees Fahrenheit
Sunrise: 8:13 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Length of Daylight: 8 hours 33 min.

DUE DATES:

VOCAB QUIZZES Today

Tuesday December 22:

ELA stories are due (no extensions)


SCIENCE FAIR Research papers ARE DUE January 29th!!



Lunch Today: 

Hot Dog, Potato Chips, Baked Beans, 

Baby Carrots, Apples and Milk


Breakfast Monday:

Magic Muffins, Yogurt, Apple  and Milk


Go Rockets!!


Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Thursday, December 17, 2020

 


WEATHER: High 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Low 30 degrees Fahrenheit
Sunrise: 8:13 am
Sunset: 4:50 pm
Length of Daylight: 8 hours 34 min.


 HOLIDAY DRESS UP DAYS 



Today Favorite winter cap day!

Friday DECEMBER 18 - Pajama Day!

Monday DECEMBER 21 - Ugly sweater day!

Tuesday DECEMBER 22 - Grinch day!


DUE DATES:

VOCAB QUIZZES Tomorrow

SCIENCE FAIR Research papers ARE DUE January 29th!!

Tuesday December 22:

ELA stories are due (no extensions)



Favorite Snow Hat?


Lunch Today: 

Turkey A La King, Mashed Potatoes, Roll, Green Bean Casserole, Strawberry Cake, 

 and Milk


Breakfast Tomorrow:

Cinnamon Roll, Peaches, Apple Juice and Milk








Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Wednesday, December 16, 2020



ROCKET NEWS




WEATHER: High 41 degrees Fahrenheit
Low 30 degrees Fahrenheit
Sunrise: 8:13 am
Sunset: 4:50 pm
Length of Daylight: 8 hours 34 min.

 HOLIDAY DRESS UP DAYS 


Wednesday DECEMBER 16 (Today) - Christmas dress up day!

Thursday DECEMBER 17 - Favorite winter cap day!

Friday DECEMBER 18 - Pajama Day!

Monday DECEMBER 21 - Ugly sweater day!

Tuesday DECEMBER 22 - Grinch day!


DUE DATES:

VOCAB QUIZZES Friday

Wednesday December 16:

TODAY

MID-TERM

ELA ARTWORK DUE (no extensions available!)

SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS ARE DUE!!

Tuesday December 22:

ELA stories are due (no extensions)



Lunch Today: 

Chicken Fettucine, Broccoli, Salad Bar, Oranges

 and Milk


Breakfast Tomorrow:

Frosted Flakes, Trail Mix, Oranges, and Milk









Monday, December 14, 2020

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

 




WEATHER: High 36 degrees Fahrenheit
Low 31 degrees Fahrenheit
Sunrise: 8:14 am
Sunset: 4:50 pm
Length of Day: 8 hours 35 min.



HOLIDAY DRESS UP DAYS START NEXT WEEK

Wednesday DECEMBER 16 (Tomorrow) - Christmas dress up day!

Thursday DECEMBER 17 - Favorite winter cap day!

Friday DECEMBER 18 - Pajama Day!

Monday DECEMBER 21 - Ugly sweater day!

Tuesday DECEMBER 22 - Grinch day!


DUE DATES:

VOCAB QUIZZES Friday


Tuesday December 15:

Door decorations will be judged!!!

Wednesday December 16:

MID-TERM

ELA ARTWORK DUE (no extensions available!)

SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS ARE DUE!!

Tuesday December 22:

ELA stories are due (no extensions)




Lunch Today: 

Beef Taco, Mexicali Corn, Pears, Taco Bar and Milk


Breakfast Tomorrow:

Scrambled Eggs, English Muffin, Pears, and Milk






Monday, December 14, 2020

 

ROCKET NEWS


MATH COUNTS ON THURSDAY!
3:30 - 4:30

DON'T FORGET YOUR DUE DATES!!!
WEDNESDAY is a BIG one!


Friday, December 11, 2020

Friday, December 11, 2020

 





ROCKET NEWS


HOLIDAY DRESS UP DAYS START NEXT WEEK

Wednesday DECEMBER 16 - Christmas dress up day!

Thursday DECEMBER 17 - Favorite winter cap day!

Friday DECEMBER 18 - Pajama Day!

Monday DECEMBER 21 - Ugly sweater day!

Tuesday DECEMBER 22 - Grinch day!


DUE DATES:

VOCAB QUIZZES TODAY IN ALL ELA CLASSES! (no remonstrating!!!)

MATH TEST for 7th grade: TODAY

Tuesday December 15:

Door decorations will be judged!!!

Wednesday December 16:

MID-TERM

ELA ARTWORK DUE (no extensions available!)

SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS ARE DUE!!

Tuesday December 22:

ELA stories are due (no extensions)


MORE DAYS
UNTIL BREAK!!!


Thursday, December 10, 2020

Thursday, December 10, 2020


 

Lunch today: tomato soup, pretzel, cheese sauce, salad bar, peaches, milk

Breakfast Friday: Apple Danish, peaches, orange juice, milk

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STUDENT COUNCIL SNACK STAND NEWS

Snack stand is open during recess on WEDNESDAYS!

$2 grab bags are available for purchase from Student Council and will be delivered on Fridays!

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DRESS UP DAYS 

TO LIGHTEN OUR JOURNEY!

K - 8 and STAFF are encouraged to participate

Wednesday DECEMBER 16 - Christmas dress up day!

Thursday DECEMBER 17 - Favorite winter cap day!

Friday DECEMBER 18 - Pajama Day!

Monday DECEMBER 21 - Ugly sweater day!

Tuesday DECEMBER 22 - Grinch day!

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MATHCOUNTS is TODAY

3:30 - 4:30

room 310

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WEATHER:

High: 40 degrees

Low: 19 degrees

4% chance of precip

sunrise: 8:09am      sunset: 4:49pm 

(8hours, 40 minutes of daylight)

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IMPORTANT DATES:
VOCAB QUIZZES TOMORROW IN ALL ELA CLASSES! 

(study up!)

Tuesday December 15:

Door decorations will be judged!!!

Wednesday December 16:

MID-TERM

ELA ARTWORK DUE (no extensions available!)

SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS ARE DUE!!

Tuesday December 22:

ELA stories are due (no extensions)



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9 SCHOOL DAYS LEFT

in 2020!!





Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

 



ROCKET NEWS

d



MathCounts is TOMORROW

3:30 - 4:30



10 SCHOOL DAYS until BREAK!

DUE DATES:

DECEMBER 11:

Discovery paperwork

December 16: 

ELA ARTWORK

SCIENCE PROPOSALS

MID-TERMS

DECEMBER 22:
Last day before break

ELA STORIES DUE


STUDENT COUNCIL 

goes CHRISTMAS SHOPPING 💓💓💓⛄











Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

 



ROCKET NEWS


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Lunch: Chicken Tacos, refried beans, taco bar, apricots, brownies, milk

Breakfast Tomorrow: Hard boiled egg, bagel and cream cheese, apricots, milk

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MATHCOUNTS

THIS THURSDAY

3:30 - 4:30

NEXT THURSDAY

3:30 - 4:30

(more to come in 2021!!!)

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WEATHER: 

High: 47     Low: 25

Apparently there is a 1% chance of precip!  That's, well, a small chance.  But not ZERO!

Sunrise: 8:08am

Sunset: 4:49pm

(8 hours: 41 minutes of daylight)

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DUE DATES

VOCAB QUIZ ON FRIDAYS!!!!

DECEMBER 11th (FRIDAY): DISCOVERY PAPERWORK


DECEMBER 16th: 

SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS

ELA ART WORK

MID-TERMS


DECEMBER 22nd: 

ELA STORIES

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SCHOOL DAYS LEFT 
UNTIL VACATION!!!

MISTAKES FUEL LEARNING!
Check out this video....
and see if you can find the mistakes :)




Monday, December 7, 2020

Monday, December 7, 2020

 

Lunch: Chili Baked Potato, baby carrots, mandarin oranges, sour cream, milk

Breakfast Tuesday: Honey nut cheerios, string cheese, mandarin oranges, milk

ROCKET NEWS



WEATHER:
High: 40

Low: 25

Sunrise: 8:07am

Sunset: 4:49pm

(8 hours; 42 minutes)

MAYBE some snow on Wednesday (more forecast for next week!)


DISCOVERY TRIP 

NEWS:

Trip #1: Friday January 22nd

Forms due: this Friday, December 11

$ due: January 11

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MATHCOUNTS:

2 more this year!!

(there will be more in 2021!)

This Thursday 12/10 @ 3:30 - 4:30 (skyscraper puzzles!!)

NEXT THURSDAY 12/17@ 3:30 - 4:30

in ROOM 310

COMING SOON: SCHOOL MATHCOUNTS COMPETITION!

SOLUTIONS from last THURSDAY's PUZZLE:


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DUE DATES:

December 16: SCIENCE FAIR PROPOSALS

December 16: ELA Artwork for xmas stories

December 22: ELA STORIES to be TURNED IN!

THIS FRIDAY: ELA VOCAB TEST!

TURN IN YOUR DISCOVERY PAPERS (if you haven't already! See Ms. Chanin if you need another!)




Thursday, December 3, 2020

Friday, December 4, 2020

 

WEATHER UPDATE:

High: 40

Low: 18

5% chance of precipitation

SUNRISE: 8:04 am

SUNSET: 4:49 pm

Length of Daylight Hours 8 hours, 45 min.

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Lunch Today: Rocket Sub, 

Pickle, 

Cucumber,

Potato Wedges,

Apple,

Chocolate Milk,

and Milk

Breakfast Monday: Strawberry Bread, 

Yogurt, Fruit Cocktail,

 and Milk

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ROCKET NEWS


Preordered bags (2$) will be handed out today.


MATHCOUNTS is on Thursdays!

3:30 - 4:30 

in room 310

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BRING IN YOUR:
Discovery PAPERWORK

SCIENCE FAIR Proposals are due 

Wednesday December 16th (12 days)


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 What it's like at Discovery Ski Area:


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PSA

(PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT)
School Rule states:
Lone Rock School District No. 13 will encourage a technologically rich environment to students, teachers and staff to enhance and promote educational excellence through resource sharing, innovation and communication with direct guidance from faculty and staff.  Although Lone Rock School supports opportunities to integrate technology in the classroom, teacher discretion will determine specific classroom use.



We recognize that there are applications of electronic devices that can enhance learning in the classroom.  However, unauthorized use of such devices disrupts the instructional program and distracts from the learning environment.  Therefore, unauthorized use is grounds for confiscation of the device by school officials, including classroom teachers and supervisory aides.