Events
  • May 9, 2013
  • Google has opened up voting for the Doodles.  I am sorry to say that I do not see any of the Doodles that were created by Jamieson students.

    I would still encourage you to vote while you can at the link below:

    http://www.google.com/doodle4google/ 

  • April 26, 2013
  • NWEA MAP testing
    NWEA (MAP) testing begins on May 6th and ends on May 31st, 2013

    Kindergarten and 1st graders will NOT be tested this round.

    Revised – Parent_Letter_-_K-2_Assessments_4.25.13

    Spanish_Final_-_Parent_Letter_-_K-2_Assessments

     

  • March 4, 2013
  • Online registration for our park begins Tuesday, February 26 at 9 am, and in-person registration begins Saturday, March 2.  Spring programs run the week of April 1 through the week of June 3.

     

    Green Briar Park

    2650 W. Peterson

     

    You need to have a Online Park District Account to register Online.   http://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks/Green-Briar-Park/ 

  • February 19, 2013
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    The Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP) at Center for Talent Development offers academically talented students age 4 through grade 9 challenging enrichment and credit-bearing courses. SEP courses complement school learning, providing in-depth, fast-paced activities that high ability students need and desire.

    Our Spring 2013 session runs six weeks, April 13–May 18, at all of our sites.
     

  • February 6, 2013
  • Parents, we are looking for volunteers to help us during our Lunch times from 10:45 to 1:10 each day. If you can volunteer for a day or two per week it would really be a great help to us. We’re also in need of volunteers to help us with morning and afternoon playground duties. Please follow this link and let us know if you can help. For more information please call the office 773.534.2395 

   WELCOME TO ROOM 300 -MR. FEENEY’S  6TH AND 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

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 Welcome to a new school year.  As you know, our schedule and middle school have gone through many changes to start this year.  It’s looking to be an exciting undertaking. 

 

In 6th grade we will be working on ancient civilizations and cultures.  Our 7th grade curriculum covers early United States history and the Constitution.  Both grades will be doing geography as well, along with some work on this year’s Presidential election.

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Things to remember —

Although it is warmer, we need to follow the dress code listed in the assignment notebook.  That means shirts with sleeves, shorts and skirts at least to mid-thigh, and no flip-flops.

We will be working up to the last day of school.  Students are expected to maintain the same effort and behavior from the rest of the year.

Important Dates:

May 8th — Half-day

May 27th — No school for Memorial Day

May 30th –  Walkathon

June 24th – last day for students 

    December 2012

    All classes need to be working on History Fair.  Watch the due dates (on the webpage). 

    Nov. 6, 2012

    All classes — be sure to watch tonight’s election coverage and color in your maps as results are finalized.  Don’t forget to answer Ms. Miller’s election questions for math:  What is the fewest number of states you could win and reach the 270 electoral college votes needed to win?  What is the most states you [...]

    Week of Oct. 1, 2012

    ALL CLASSES: You need to watch at least half of the Presidential debate on Wednesday night.  We will using the debate as a starting point for our class discussion for the remainder of the week. 

    Sept. 2012

    We are still working on geography terms; keep studying 6th — continuing chapter 1.  Keep working on key terms, places, and people.  Prepare for a possible quiz Friday 7th — continuing chapter 1.  Keep studying vocabulary and key information for a possible quiz Friday. 

    May 7th

    This week in reading we are working on identifying key words to show comparison/contrast and making connections between texts and ourselves, other texts, and the world. Homework: AMerican Cowboy questions #3-4 and the Big Question