Monday, December 7, 2014

 

 

 

Geography Question of the day:

 

The Canary Islands are named after what kind of animal?

  

Announcements:

 

*Congratulations to the 7th graders for winning the hallway decorating contest!  Great job everyone for making our school look so festive!

 

 

*Don't forget to turn in your Discovery Ski/Snowboard registration form no  than Friday!!!

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

 

*Lunch:  Rocket sub sandwich, potato chips, mayonnaise & mustard, baked beans, grapes, fresh vegetables and milk

 

 

Geography answer:

Dogs (yep..dogs)

 

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

 



Friday December 5, 2014

ROCKET TV

Geography of the day:

Name a city in the United States that has a population of about 650,000 but is not located in a state.

(answer below!)

Congrats to 8th grader Gabe Bernosky for correctly  solving the question about the School Food Survey!

(an explanation of the solution will be discussed in Math classes today!)

Math Question of the day: 

What is the sum of the prime factors of 2015?
(hint: 403 is not a prime #)

(answer posted on Monday!)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* DANCE tonight!!!  Details: 6 - 9pm, cost $2, snacks for sale, famous character theme, in the Old Gym . See you there!!!

* Hallway decorating contest ends today!  Winning class will be announced this afternoon and treats delivered Monday morning. No matter who wins - the school looks FANTASTIC!  What an impressive job all of the homerooms have done - THANK YOU!!!

*Don't forget to turn in your Discovery Ski/Snowboard registration form!!!

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

*Lunch: Mini Corndog, ketchup, potato smiles, apple, chocolate milk

THE HALL as of Thursday afternoon:

Geography answer: Washington, DC

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

Thursday December 4, 2014

Geography Question of the day: 

Which US state has the most farmland in square miles?

Don't forget to try the Math question of the week!  (reposted below)

Students at Central School were surveyed regarding lunch choices.  Of the students that responded, exactly 1/3 wanted more fresh fruits and vegetable choices.  Of those students not wanting fresh fruits and vegetable choices, exactly 1/8 wanted more seafood.  What is the minimum number of students that responded to the survey?

Announcements

* LAST basketball game is TODAY @ Florence. 4pm.  Go ROCKETS!!!

* DANCE tomorrow night!  EVERYONE is invited and encouraged to attend!  Cost $2.00.  Snacks will be available for purchase.  THEME: famous characters (dress up not required... but pretty fun!)

* MathCounts meets next week - Thursday after school from 3:30 - 4:30

* Hall Holiday decorating contest continues today!  Judging is tomorrow (Friday).  Check out the pictures of the school transformation below!

* Are you on Facebook?  Check out the Lone Rock Community Ski bus page - give it a LIKE!  It shares info about the Saturday ski/snowboard bus to Lost Trail

* Make sure to take home your ski program registration form!  The sooner they are returned the better!!

* LUNCH today: Stromboli, peas and carrots, coleslaw, orange, fresh veggies, milk

Geography answer:

TEXAS

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

Wednesday December 3, 2014

Geography Question of

 the day:
Which of the continental US states extends farthest north?





Math Question of the WEEK!
If you figure it out... turn it into Ms. Chanin with the answer and your name on a scrap of paper by Friday.  There will be a PRIZE (and fame :-)) for correct answers!!!

Students at Central School were surveyed regarding lunch choices.  Of the students that responded, exactly 1/3 wanted more fresh fruits and vegetable choices.  Of those students not wanting more fresh fruits and vegetables, exactly 1/8 wanted more seafood.  What is the minimum number of students that responded to the survey?

Announcements:

* DANCE this Friday!  6 - 9pm.  Price lowered to $2!  Snacks will be available.  Theme - famous characters! (dressing in theme is not required)  See you there!!!

* Basketball - last game TOMORROW vs. Florence @ Florence.  4pm.

* Lost Trail opens for the season TOMORROW!  

* Mid- Terms are coming up . Talk to your teachers about what assignments you might need to get in!

* LUNCH: Bean and Ham Soup, crackers, baby carrots, pineapple, mandarin or fresh vegetables, ranch dressing and milk

Geography Answer:

MINNESOTA a small piece extends about 30 miles north of the rest of the state.

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

Tuesday December 2, 2014

The smallest good deed is better than the best intention.

~Anonymous

CONGRATS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD!  9th out of 43 schools!  Way to represent Lone Rock!  

Math humor:

Geography question of the day:

What is the largest desert in the world?

- Sahara Desert

- Antarctica

- Gobi Desert

- Great Victorian Desert in Australia

Announcements:

* BASKETBALL today: Last home game.  8th graders will be introduced!  4pm vs. Corvallis!!!

(last game of the season is on Thursday - away @ Florence)

* Student Council meets TODAY @ lunch in Ms Muchmore's room

* DECORATE those halls - lets make our school look festive!  Remember the winning class gets breakfast treats next Monday morning!

* DANCE - this Friday in the old gym! 6 - 9pm.  Cost $3.00.  Join us and make it the best Middle School dance EVER!! 

(fyi - Billy wants everyone to know that he is excited to be attending the dance this Friday!!)

* DON'T forget the ANGEL TREE - in the lobby of the elementary school. There are tickets with information about families who need a little extra help with Xmas presents this year!  Gifts are due back at the school by December 10th!

Geography answer:

~ Antarctica

Don't tell me sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon.

Monday December 1, 2014

Welcome Back!

Hopefully everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!

Geography question of the day:

The island of BALI is located in which country?

- New Zealand

- Thailand

- Indonesia

- Canada

Congrats to the Science Olympiad crew and their fearless leader on an AMAZING performance at the competitions in Bozemen!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* Student Council meets TOMORROW at lunch time in Ms. Muchmore's room

* At this point, no MathCounts until next week.  Stay tuned

* Hall decorating competition is going on THIS week.  Judging will be on Friday.  The winning homeroom will receive breakfast treats for the whole home room group on the following Monday!  Get to it!!!

* DANCE this FRIDAY!  December 5th: 6 - 9pm.  Cost: $3.  Theme: Famous Characters (Red Carpet welcome!!!)

* Buttons are still for sale!  $3 for a button with your picture on it! (or someone else if that's what you want!)  Might make a good Christmas present!  Talk to Ms. Chanin if you are interested.  All proceeds benefit the Lone Rock Ski/Snowboard Program!

*Basketball this week: Tomorrow HOME vs. Corvallis @ 4pm

and

Thursday vs. Florence AWAY @ 4pm

Geography answer: Bali (pictured below) is part of Indonesia!

Have a great Monday!

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

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

What are you thankful for?



History Trivia Question:


Which of the following foods was likely served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621?

Pumpkin pie
Potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Shellfish


Announcements:


-No school November 26-28!
See you Monday, December 1st 



-We will have an Angel Tree in the Elementary today.  If your family would like to help a child in need, you can choose a tag and bring the unwrapped gifts to school by December 10th!  


-Student Council today in Ms. Chanin's room.


-Lunch today:  Ham slice, scalloped potatoes, wheat roll, green beans, cherry crisp, fresh vegetables, milk
 
Basketball: 
Tuesday Dec. 2nd, 4:00p.m @home against  Corvallis
Thursday, Dec. 4th, 4:00pm @Florence


History answer:
Shellfish

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

Monday, November 24, 2014

Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.

-W.J. Cameron

Geography Question of the day:



Which state has the most coastline?

California

Florida

RESULTS of the

 LONE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 

SPIRIT COMPETITION 

 Participation awards to:  Mrs. Purcell's 8th grade  and Ms. Chanin's 7th grade

It was close, down to the wire, between the two sixth grade classrooms!  Great School Spirit demonstrated by all 6th graders!!!

2nd Place - Mrs. Stevens 6th grade - 87% participation

1st Place and winner of the Spirit Trophy for the rest of the 2014 - 2015 school year:

Ms. Muchmore's 6th grade

Don't forget to order your button and support our MS ski trips!  Only $3 each!!

See Ms. Chanin or Brandi

Remember no School Wednesday, Thursday or Friday!!!

Lunch Today:  Cheese pizza, broccoli Normandy, peaches, chocolate pudding, fresh vegetables, ranch dressing, milk

 Geography Answer:

Florida

Video of the day: Just a cool JP Auclair "urban" ski scene shot in Nelson and Trail, British Columbia (4:55)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-VCWUtNm-4

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

Friday November 21, 2014

Rocket News for Friday November 21

"The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have"

-Vince Lombardi

Geography Question of the day:

What is the tallest mountain in the United States?

Mount Rushmore

Everest

Mount  Rainer

Mount McKinley

Today is School spirit day!

-Science Olympiad leaves on Monday
Wish them luck!!

-Buttons for sale $3.. have a button made with your picture on it for sports or just because..parents love that kind of stuff!!

See Ms. Chanin or Brandy

proceeds go towards our MS ski trips

-Basketball home game today@ 4:00

Lone Rock vs St. Josephs

-Lunch Today
Turkey noodle soup, Baby carrots, apple slices and chocolate milk 

Geography answer:

Mount McKinley

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A few pictures from yesterday...
(Decades Day)
(sorry we didn't get everyone...)



Thursday, November 20, 2014

 

-Author unknown

 

 

Geography Question of the Day:

 

What is the longest river in the in United States?

 

 

 

Today is day 3 of Spirit Week:

 

   Decade Day

 

6th grade: 60's

7th grade:70's

8th grade: 80's

 

Friday:  School spirit day- Wear your Blue and Yellow

 

 

Ms. Muchmore's 6th grade homeroom is still in the lead!!

 

 

-MathCounts today from 3:30-4:30 in Ms. Chanin's room

 

 

-Science Olympiad leaves on Monday

 
 

-Buttons for sale $3.. have a button made with your picture on it for sports or just because..parents love that kind of stuff!!

See Ms. Chanin or Brandi

proceeds go towards our MS ski trips

 
 

-Basketball home game Friday @ 4:00

Lone Rock vs St. Josephs


 

-Today is Thanksgiving Dinner at Lone Rock

 
 

Geography answer:

 

The Missouri

 
 

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