"Wake Up Wood" Morning TV Show
Daily Announcements
Today is Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Our Girls’ Soccer team host their first home soccer game TOMORROW vs. Rosa Parks. The game starts at 3:15, and all soccer games will be played behind the Bauer Rec Center this season. Come support our Lady Mustangs!
Intramural soccer continues this week for 6th graders only on Thursday after school.
All Algebra 1 students are scheduled to take the High School Assessment (HSA) for algebra/data analysis on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012.
This assessment is one of three HSAs that students need to pass in order to graduate from high school. We would like to invite parents of Algebra students to our annual HSA Night at Wood. This is an opportunity for parents to receive information about the format and requirements of the HSA, as well as understand how to access review materials for all three HSA tests. The HSA night will be Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Wood Middle School in the media center. We look forward to seeing parents attend.
Staff, students, and parents: We still need pictures of our current 8th graders in school activities! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato.
Attention SGA! If you were asked to help Mr. Carmi with the SMOB Election, please report to room 292 after school today. We will spend about 30 minutes setting up for tomorrow’s election as well as preparing for tomorrow’s duties. Please see Mr. Carmi if you have any questions. In addition, we will be having a meeting this Thursday to plan our bake sale and end of the year trip.
Novelists Club: Our "Hooray, we're done" pizza party will be next Thursday, April 26. All novels and covers need to be completed and submitted to Ms. Kidd by that date. If you need to finish your novel, you may stay after school today or tomorrow. See Ms. Kidd to let her know your status.
The STEM Academy meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. It’s only open to students who have attended at least one of the meetings this semester. Snacks and activity buses are provided. See you there!
Cast and crew of “Mulan, Jr”: Rehearsal today is until 6:30. Please make sure you have a ride.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Perfect square (noun)
a rational number whose square root is a whole number.
25 is a perfect square because the square root of 25 is 5. (5*5=25)
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Today is Monday, April 23, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Remember that the African American Festival of Academic Excellence forms are due to your Counselor IMMEDIATELY!
Our Girls’ Soccer team host their first home soccer game on Wednesday vs. Rosa Parks. The game starts at 3:15, and there is no cost for soccer games. Come support our Lady Mustangs!
Staff, students, and parents: We still need pictures of our current 8th graders in school activities! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato. Any hard copies will be scanned and returned.
Novelists Club: Our "Hooray, we're done" pizza party will be next Thursday, April 26. All novels and covers need to be completed and submitted to Ms. Kidd by that date. If you need to finish your novel, you may stay after school April 19th, 24th, or 25th. See Ms. Kidd to let her know your status.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Rehearsal today is until 6:30. Please make sure you have a ride. Crew is optional today. Starting tomorrow, all cast and crew is expected daily at rehearsal until 6:30pm.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Peer (noun)
A person who is equal to another in abilities, qualifications, age, background, and social status.
Many teenagers are very concerned with the opinions of their peers.
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Today is Friday, April 20, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Remember that the African American Festival of Academic Excellence forms are due to your Counselor by the end of the day Friday, April 20th and the absolute last day is Monday, April 23rd.
Staff, students, and parents: We still need pictures of our current 8th graders in school activities! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato. Any hard copies will be scanned and returned.
Interested in Summer 2012 Youth Programs at Montgomery College? Courses are offered for students in grades K - 12 and are held on all three campuses -- Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring. There are over 200 exciting full- and half-day courses that cover a wide range of topics, like art, music, science, math, writing, sports, robotics, study skills, engineering, wood working, technology, and more). The summer program runs for an eight-week period from June 18 – August 10, 2012. So, if you are interested in doing something really different and fun this summer, REGISTER NOW online, by fax, by mail, or come to the Rockville Campus, Campus Center, Room 220. For more information, access our website at http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu or contact Youth Programs office at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.
Novelists Club: Our "Hooray, we're done" pizza party will be next Thursday, April 26. All novels and covers need to be completed and submitted to Ms. Kidd by that date. If you need to finish your novel, you may stay after school April 19th, 24th, or 25th. See Ms. Kidd to let her know your status.
Don’t miss Rockville High School’s “Cinderella”! Shows are tonight and tomorrow at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm.
Adult tickets are $10, students are $8, and children under 10 can come meet Cinderella and the rest of the cast this evening, before the show. The meet and greet plus the show is $10, will start promptly at 6:30.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Parallel lines (noun)
Lines in the same plane that do not intersect.
Let’s use it in a sentence: Parallel lines are always exactly the same distance apart from one another.
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Today is Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Intramural soccer continues today for 6th graders only. We will meet in room 101 after school.
The Lady Mustangs played their second soccer game of the year and came out of Argyle Middle School with a victory.
The girls won the game by a score of 2 to 1. All in all, it was a total team effort and the girls are looking to continue improving as the season progresses.
Congratulations to the many Wood artists whose work will be on display this weekend at White Flint Mall. Students will represent Wood at the Elementary and Middle School Art Fair open now through this Sun. April 22 at 5 PM.
Staff, students, and parents: We still need pictures of our current 8th graders in school activities! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato. Any hard copies will be scanned and returned.
Attention SGA! We will be having a meeting today after school in Mr. Carmi’s room. We will be discussing end of the year events.
Novelists Club: Our "Hooray, we're done" pizza party will be next Thursday, April 26. All novels and covers need to be completed and submitted to Ms. Kidd by that date. If you need to finish your novel, you may stay after school April 19th, 24th, or 25th. See Ms. Kidd to let her know your status.
Math help in room 237 will take place after school with Ms. Agranov today. If you would like extra help or some enrichment in math, you are welcome to attend.
Computer Lab 236 will be open after school today for students to use the computers for academic work.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: we are reviewing choreography until 4pm today, so all cast members should be at rehearsal! We will meet in the gym.
Don’t miss Rockville High School’s upcoming musical, “Cinderella.” Shows are tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm. Adult tickets are $10, students are $8, and your younger siblings can come meet Cinderella and the rest of the cast for $10 on Friday, before the show. The meet and greet will start promptly at 6:30.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Paradox (noun)
A situation or statement that seems to be contradictory but when looked at closely, is not
"I always lie" is a paradox because if it is true, then it must be false.
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Today is Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Intramural soccer continues tomorrow for 6th graders only, 7th and 8th graders will have a chance to play next week.
Our 1 and 0 boys soccer team host their second home game today against Argyle Middle School. The game starts at 3:15 behind the Bauer Rec Center, and there is no cost for soccer games. Please come support your Mustangs!
Staff, students, and parents: We still need pictures of our current 8th graders in school activities! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato. Any hard copies will be scanned and returned.
Students, if you received a Poetry Slam Workshop pass yesterday, remember to report to room 288 at the beginning of 2nd period today.
Attention SGA! We will be having a meeting tomorrow after school in Mr. Carmi’s room. We will be discussing end of the year events.
SGA officers: We will be having a MANDATORY meeting during 8th grade lunch today. We will be holding a pre-meeting in preparation for tomorrow’s meeting.
Math help in room 237 will take place after school with Ms. Agranov this Thursday. If you would like extra help or some enrichment in math, you are welcome to attend.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: there is NO rehearsal today. Please review your lines, blocking, and choreography.
Don’t miss Rockville High School’s upcoming musical, “Cinderella.” Shows are this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm. The show features many Wood Alumnae, and boasts the most extensive set in RHS Drama history! Adult tickets are $10, students are $8, and your younger siblings can come meet Cinderella and the rest of the cast for $10 on Friday, before the show. The meet and greet will start promptly at 6:30. Don’t miss it!
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Parable (noun)
A brief story, told or written to teach a moral lesson
A young farm girl carries her basket of eggs to sell at the market. On the way, she dreams of all the things she can buy with her earnings, but she doesn't pay attention to where she is walking. She trips, falls, and all of the eggs break.
The Moral: Don’t put all your “eggs” in one basket.
Or this related moral: Don't count your chickens before they are hatched.
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Today is Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Intramural soccer continues this week for 6th graders only on Thursday after school.
Our 1 and 0 boys soccer team host their second home game tomorrow against Argyle Middle School. The game starts at 3:15 behind the Bauer Rec Center, and there is no cost for soccer games. Please come support your Mustangs!
Staff, students, and parents: We still need pictures of our current 8th graders in school activities! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato. Any hard copies will be scanned and returned.
Attention SGA! We will be having a meeting this Thursday after school in Mr. Carmi’s room. We will be discussing end of the year events.
SGA officers: We will be having a MANDATORY meeting during 8th grade lunch tomorrow. We will be holding a pre-meeting in preparation for Thursday. Thank you!
The STEM Academy at Wood Middle School meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. It’s only open to students who have attended at least one of the meetings this semester. Snacks and activity buses are provided. See you there!
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: We will be choreographing “Honor To Us All” today until 4pm in the gym. If you are NOT in this song, you do NOT need to attend rehearsal today.
The SISTERS Group needs your help! We are starting a fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities provide temporary homes for families of seriously ill children who live too far away to travel each day. We are collecting house hold items: brooms, dust pans, soap, shampoo, combs/brush, etc. We are also collecting individually wrapped snack food items: chips, trail mix, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc. PLEASE help us by donating these items. You can drop the items off in the boxes located in either the office or the counseling office. If you have any questions please see Ms. Smith. Thank you very much!
Rockville High School Drama opens “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” this week! Show times are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7pm, and Saturday at 2pm. Children under 10 can attend a meet-and-greet with Cinderella and the rest of the cast on Friday before the show, from 6:30-6:50. Don’t miss it!
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Oxymoron (noun)
a combination of opposite terms
Saying something is an “open secret” or ordering “jumbo shrimp” in a restaurant are examples of oxymorons.
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Today is Monday, April 16, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Intramural soccer continues this week for 6th graders only on Thursday after school.
Our 1 and 0 boys soccer team host their second home game Wednesday against Argyle Middle School. The game starts at 3:15 behind the Bauer Rec Center, and there is no cost for soccer games. Please come support your Mustangs!
Staff, students, and parents: If you have pictures of our current 8th graders from their time here at Wood Middle School participating in school activities, we need them for use in the end of year video! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato.
Interested in Summer 2012 Youth Programs at Montgomery College? Courses are offered for students in grades K - 12 and are held on all three campuses -- Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring. There are over 200 exciting full- and half-day courses that cover a wide range of topics, like art, music, science, math, writing, sports, robotics, study skills, engineering, wood working, technology, and more). The summer program runs for an eight-week period from June 18 – August 10, 2012. So, if you are interested in doing something really different and fun this summer, REGISTER NOW online, by fax, by mail, or come to the Rockville Campus, Campus Center, Room 220. For more information, access our website at cms.montgomerycollege.edu or contact Youth Programs office at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.
Attention SISTER Group: please meet in the staff lounge at the beginning of second period for a brief meeting.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: We will be choreographing “A Girl Worth Fighting For” today until 4pm in the gym. There are no activity busses, so please make sure you have a ride. If you are NOT in this song, you do NOT need to attend rehearsal today.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Order of operations (noun phrase)
the rules for evaluating an expression when more than one operation is used.
P.E.M.D.A.S.: To solve an equation using the order of operations: first, do what is in the parenthesis; next solve the exponents; then do all of the multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction from left to right.
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Today is Friday, April 13, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Come out and see the Rockville Rams lacrosse team play Seneca Valley today. Game time is 5:00pm and admission is free to all Wood students. Come support your RAMS!
Staff, students, and parents: If you have pictures of our current 8th graders from their time here at Wood Middle School participating in school activities, we need them for use in the end of year video! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato.
Interested in Summer 2012 Youth Programs at Montgomery College? Courses are offered for students in grades K - 12 and are held on all three campuses -- Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring.
There are over 200 exciting full- and half-day courses that cover a wide range of topics, like art, music, science, math, writing, sports, robotics, study skills, engineering, wood working, technology, and more). The summer program runs for an eight-week period from June 18 – August 10, 2012. So, if you are interested in doing something really different and fun this summer, REGISTER NOW online, by fax, by mail, or come to the Rockville Campus, Campus Center, Room 220.
For more information, access our website at cms.montgomerycollege.edu or contact Youth Programs office at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.
Every little bit counts – and you can help contribute! This Saturday, April 14th, is the Rock Creek Park & Stream Clean-Up, and it will be held from 9:00am to noon. We will meet at the Parklawn Soccer field parking lot. Bring your own water bottle and gloves, if you have them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. SSL hours are available to students.
If you have questions about this opportunity, you can call 301-871-4997. Hope to see you there to help keep our park clean!
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Onomatopoeia (noun)
The use of words that sounds like the natural noises they name.
For example, “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Oh, what a relief it is!” is an advertising slogan of Alka Seltzer, a heartburn relief medication. “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz” represents the sounds that are made when two Alka Seltzer tablets are dropped in water and then begin to bubble.
You should also note that the word onomatopoeia often appears in spelling bees because it is a very unusual word. Unlike most words in the English language, onomatopoeia contains four vowels in a row, “oeia”. Perhaps that is why it is so often misspelled.
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Today is Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
The girls soccer team opened their season with a game at Briggs Chaney. Unfortunately, the girls ended up losing the game 4-1, but are looking forward to their upcoming games and improving as the season progresses.
Staff, students, and parents: If you have pictures of our current 8th graders from their time here at Wood Middle School participating in school activities, we need them for use in the end of year video! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato.
Interested in Summer 2012 Youth Programs at Montgomery College? Courses are offered for students in grades K - 12 and are held on all three campuses -- Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring. There are over 200 exciting full- and half-day courses that cover a wide range of topics, like art, music, science, math, writing, sports, robotics, study skills, engineering, wood working, technology, and more). The summer program runs for an eight-week period from June 18 – August 10, 2012. So, if you are interested in doing something really different and fun this summer, REGISTER NOW online, by fax, by mail, or come to the Rockville Campus, Campus Center, Room 220. For more information, access our website at cms.montgomerycollege.edu or contact Youth Programs office at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.
Every little bit counts – and you can help contribute! This Saturday, April 14th, is the Rock Creek Park & Stream Clean-Up, and it will be held from 9:00am to noon. We will meet at the Parklawn Soccer field parking lot. Bring your own water bottle and gloves, if you have them. Children must be accompanied by an adult. SSL hours are available to students.
If you have questions about this opportunity, you can call 301-871-4997. Hope to see you there to help keep our park clean!
Computer lab room 236 will be open after school today for students to use the computers for academic work.
Novelists Club: Final drafts are due this week. We will meet in lab 290 after school today. If you cannot make it, see Ms. Kidd as soon as possible.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that we have rehearsal tonight until 6pm! Make sure that you have a ride. Crew should also attend rehearsal, but you will be excused at 4pm. We will meet in the gym.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Ode (noun)
A poem in praise of something divine or expressing some noble idea.
The students were asked to write an "Ode to a Hershey Kiss" before they took the trip to Hershey Park.
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Today is Wednesday, April 11, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Our Boys’ Soccer team open their soccer season at home TODAY against Briggs Chaney Middle School. The game starts at 3:15, and there is no cost for soccer games. All soccer games will be played behind the Bauer Rec Center this season. Come support your Fellow Mustangs!
A reminder from the Library/Media Center that 3rd quarter report cards will be distributed tomorrow. Please make sure any overdue library materials are either returned or paid for before Thursday in order to receive your report card. If you have any questions, check the lists posted in the cafeteria or ask one of the library staff.
Staff, students, and parents: If you have pictures of our current 8th graders from their time here at Wood Middle School participating in school activities, we need them for use in the end of year video! Please send pictures to Ms. Sato.
Students in Ms. Harvey’s P.5 class SSS 1 please remember to go to the Media Center today. Gracias!
After school math help with Mr. Freiman will not take place this week. It will resume at a new day of the week, Thursday, next week. If you need any extra help in your math classes or would like extra practice or acceleration, please feel free to stay on Thursdays.
Novelists Club: Final drafts are due this week. We will meet in lab 290 after school Wednesday and Thursday. You must attend at least one of these meetings to finalize your novel. If you cannot make it, see Ms. Kidd as soon as possible.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that we have rehearsal tonight until 6pm! Make sure that you have a ride. Crew should also attend rehearsal, but you will be excused at 4pm. We will meet in the gym.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Nonfiction (noun)
prose writing which expresses facts, theories, or opinions.
The Guinness Book of World Records is a nonfiction text filled with interesting facts. |
Today is Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Our Boys’ Soccer team open their soccer season at home TOMORROW against Briggs Chaney Middle School. The game starts at 3:15, and there is no cost for soccer games. All soccer games will be played behind the Bauer Rec Center this season. Come support your Fellow Mustangs!
A reminder from the Library/Media Center that 3rd quarter report cards will be distributed this Thursday, 4/12. Please make sure any overdue library materials are either returned or paid for before Thursday in order to receive your report card. If you have any questions, check the lists posted in the cafeteria or ask one of the library staff.
Interested in Summer 2012 Youth Programs at Montgomery College? Courses are offered for students in grades K - 12 and are held on all three campuses -- Germantown, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring. There are over 200 exciting full- and half-day courses that cover a wide range of topics, like art, music, science, math, writing, sports, robotics, study skills, engineering, wood working, technology, and more). The summer program runs for an eight-week period from June 18 – August 10, 2012. So, if you are interested in doing something really different and fun this summer, REGISTER NOW online, by fax, by mail, or come to the Rockville Campus, Campus Center, Room 220. For more information, access our website at http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu or contact Youth Programs office at 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.
Students in Ms. Harvey’s P.5 class please remember to report to the Media Center today, Tuesday April 10th! Gracias!
The STEM Academy at Wood Middle School meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. Only students who have attended one or more previous sessions should attend. Snacks and activity busses are provided. See you there!
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that we have rehearsal tonight until 6pm! Make sure that you have a ride. Crew should also attend rehearsal, but you will be excused at 4pm. We will meet in the chorus room.
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? If you want to read a poem on the Morning Show, please contact Ms. Sato. You can read a poem that you wrote, or a poem that you like. You can even read it in a different language!
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Narrative (noun)
A text that tells a story.
A narrative does not have to be a novel, it could also be a play, poem, song, short story, or even a fairy tale. |
Today is Thursday, March 29, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Congratulations to these teams for finishing in the top 3 in Intramural Basketball this year: 3rd place – Virginia, 2nd place – Virginia Tech, and 1st place – North Carolina! Spring intramurals will include soccer, ultimate Frisbee and softball after spring break.
Our Boys’ Soccer team open their soccer season at home on the Wednesday we get back from spring break against Briggs Chaney Middle School. All soccer games will be played behind the Bauer Rec Center this season.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr.” –We are rehearsing until 5pm today, so make sure you have a ride. We will meet in the gym.
Spring Musical T-shirt orders and money need to be in by the end of the day TODAY! See Ms. Sato if you have questions.
There is no TCB today. Make sure that you have all of your work for third quarter turned in before going on spring break!
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Multiple (noun)
The product of a whole number and any other whole number.
Some multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24.
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Today is Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: ALL players and teams from all conferences report to the gym TODAY for Wood Madness. The final four teams will then be invited back to play tomorrow. The top two teams will get to play some of your teachers in 3-on-3!
M.A.S.T.E.R. Steppers: Don’t forget about our team celebration tomorrow after school! There are no step practices until late next month. See Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh with any questions.
After school math help with Mr. Freiman will not take place this week. It will resume on Thursday, April 12th after the break. After the 12th, math help will resume again regularly on Wednesdays. If you need help or want extra practice in math, stop by!
Cast of “Mulan, Jr.” –We are rehearsing until 5pm today, so make sure you have a ride. We will meet in the chorus room.
Cast, crew, orchestra: Please get your spring musical contact forms and t-shirt order forms in as soon as possible. T-shirt orders need to be in by Thursday at the latest! If you did not receive either form, please see Ms. Sato.
The STEM Academy at Wood Middle School meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. It’s only open to students who have attended at least one of the first seven meetings this semester. Snacks and activity buses are provided. See you there!
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Mode (noun)
The number that appear most often in a set of data. The mode is one of the measures of central tendency.
The mode of the set (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 8) is 4 because 4 occurs the most often.
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Today is Monday, March 26, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: ALL players and teams from all conferences report to the gym tomorrow for Wood Madness. The final four teams will then be invited back to play on Wednesday. The champions will get to play some of your teachers in 3-on-3!
Ms. Fahnbulleh and Ms. Johnson would like to congratulate the Wood M.A.S.T.E.R. steppers on their first competition this past Saturday! Although the team didn't place, the ladies brought it and left everything out on the stage. We could not have asked for more and are so proud of the team. Thank you to the staff who came out and supported us as well. If you see any of the Wood M.A.S.T.E.R. steppers, please congratulate them on a great performance.
M.A.S.T.E.R. Steppers: Don’t forget about our team celebration on Wednesday after school this week! There are no step practices until late next month. See Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh with any questions.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr.” – our first Monday rehearsal is here! We are rehearsing until 5pm today, so make sure you have a ride. We will meet in the gym.
Cast, crew, orchestra, and staff: Please get your spring musical contact forms and t-shirt order forms in as soon as possible. T-shirt orders need to be in by Thursday at the latest! If you did not receive either form, please see Ms. Sato.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Metaphor (noun)
A comparison between two things, saying that one thing is another.
Pittsburg’s James Harrison is a wall, stopping the opposing runner on almost every play. |
Today is Friday, March 23, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Congratulations to North Carolina and Georgetown for winning their intramural basketball conference tournament championships! Now Wood Madness begins! All teams will play on Tuesday in one final tournament to crown a school champion…then they get to take on the teachers!
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. steppers: Please remember that practice is until 6pm and everyone needs to attend and be picked up at 6pm sharp. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr.” – please remember that we have rehearsal on Monday next week until 5pm. Make sure you arrange for a ride. Cast, crew or orchestra - If you would like to come in for set construction tomorrow, you HAVE to let Ms. Sato know today! She can only take ten students, and it is first come, first serve. And finally, please get your spring musical contact forms and t-shirt order forms in as soon as possible. T-shirt orders need to be in by next Thursday at the latest! If you did not receive either form, please see Ms. Sato.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Message (noun)
in writing: an idea or theme an author conveys to the reader through her or his writing.
When reading a poem, the reader must analyze the words and tone carefully in order to accurately determine the poet's message.
The message of the poem “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes is that every new generation must work as hard as their parents did in order to succeed.
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Today is Thursday, March 22, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: The ACC will play their conference tournament today after school.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. steppers: Please remember that practice is until 6pm and everyone needs to attend and be picked up at 6pm sharp. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr.” – rehearsal is until 5pm today. You must have a ride home! We will meet in the chorus room.
Cast, crew and orchestra of “Mulan, Jr.” – please get your contact forms and t-shirt order forms in as soon as possible. T-shirt orders need to be in by next Thursday at the latest! If you did not receive either form, please see Ms. Sato.
Computer lab room 236 will be open after school today for students to use the computers for academic work.
Attention SISTERS Group! SISTERS will be meeting today in the aux gym for Zumba. Please meet Ms. Smith in the aux gym by 2:50.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Memoir (noun)
an account of personal experiences; a type of autobiography. Memoir is a literary genre named with the French word that means “memory.”
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, is a famous memoir written by Maya Angelou about her childhood years.
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Today is Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: It’s conference tournament time! The Big East will play today, and the ACC will play tomorrow.
The Rockville Rams Boys lacrosse teams open the season today. JV is at 5 and Varsity is at 7. Come out and watch your Rams dominate the Blake Bengals.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that today’s rehearsal is until 5pm! You must have a ride home – there are no activity buses. We will meet in the chorus room.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. steppers: There will be practice Monday through Friday of next in preparation for our step competition on the 24th. Please remember that practice is until 6pm and everyone needs to attend and be picked up at 6pm sharp. Any questions please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
measures of central tendency (noun phrase)
numbers (mean, median, mode) that can represent the whole set of data.
In order to choose the most appropriate measure of central tendency to represent a set of data:
use the mean if no outlier exists, use the median if an outlier occurs in your data which makes the mean misleading, and the mode is only used when one number occurs more than half the time.
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Today is Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: The Big East will play today and tomorrow this week, and the ACC will play on Thursday.
The Rockville Rams Boys lacrosse teams open the season on Wed. March 21st. JV is at 5 and Varsity is at 7. Come out and watch your Rams dominate the Blake Bengals.
Novelists Club will meet in Lab 290 after school today. Remember, the first deadline for completed drafts is next Tuesday.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that today’s rehearsal is until 5pm! You must have a ride home – there are no activity buses. We will meet in the chorus room.
The STEM Academy at Wood Middle School meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. It’s only open to students who have attended at least one of the first six meetings this semester. There are limited activity buses this week. Snacks are provided. See you there!
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. steppers: There will be practice Monday through Friday of next in preparation for our step competition on the 24th. Please remember that practice is until 6pm and everyone needs to attend and be picked up at 6pm sharp. Any questions please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
median (noun)
The middle number in a set of data when it is arranged from least to greatest.
If the data set has two middle numbers, the median is the average (mean) of the two middle numbers.
The median of 5, 6, 12, 14, and 25 is 12 because it lies in the middle of all of the numbers.
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Today is Monday, March 19, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: The Big East will play tomorrow and Wednesday this week, and the ACC will play on Thursday.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that today’s rehearsal is cancelled. On Tuesday, we will begin our 5pm rehearsals. Make sure you have a ride home at that time.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. steppers: There will be practice Monday through Friday of this week in preparation for our step competition on the 24th. Please remember that practice is until 6pm and everyone needs to attend and be picked up at 6pm sharp. Any questions please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
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Today is Friday, March 16, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
The boys’ basketball coaches from Rockville High School will be visiting Wood MS for an informational meeting today during 8th grade lunch in room 280. All 8th grade boys who are planning on playing basketball at Rockville should attend this very important meeting.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please remember that Monday’s rehearsal is cancelled. On Tuesday, we will begin our 5pm rehearsals.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. steppers: There will be practice Monday through Friday of next in preparation for our step competition on the 24th. Please remember that practice is until 6pm and everyone needs to attend and be picked up at 6pm sharp. Any questions please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Locate (verb)
to find and show the position of something.
We had to locate the Incan Empire on a map of South America for Ms. Giron.
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Today is Thursday, March 15, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
The boys’ basketball coaches from Rockville High School will be visiting Wood MS for an informational meeting on Friday, March 16th during 8th grade lunch in room 280. All 8th grade boys who are planning on playing basketball at Rockville should attend this very important meeting.
Cast and Crew of “Mulan, Jr”: We will meet on the stage-side of the gym at 2:50. Please be prompt – we’re taking our yearbook picture today. Cast - We will also be making up our music review today onstage, so be prepared to sing!
Attention SGA. There will be no SGA meeting today due to MSA Testing and the availability of after school buses.
Attention Green Team Members: there is no Green Team Meeting today.
It’s MSA time -- but if you have homework today, Homework Hotline Live is here to help. Go to AskHHL.org or call 301-279-3234 to get help after school. Write it down -- that’s Ask H-H-L dot o-r-g and 301-279-3234.
During the two weeks of MSA, activity buses are LIMITED. If you are in one of our sports activities, step, or drama you will be able to ride the bus. The DHOH buses are no longer available this school year.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Line of Best Fit (noun)
A line that describes the trend of a set of data in a scatter plot.
A line of best fit does not show an equal rate of change on a graph. It is used strictly to show the trend in a scatter plot.
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Today is Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Both boys and girls soccer will start TODAY! Mr. Miller and Mr. Herrod will hand out all the required forms at the meeting today, and collect them tomorrow. Both teams will meet in the gym today.
The boys’ basketball coaches from Rockville High School will be visiting Wood MS for an informational meeting on Friday, March 16th during 8th grade lunch in room 280. All 8th grade boys who are planning on playing basketball at Rockville should attend this very important meeting.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: We will meet in the chorus room at 2:50. We need to finish blocking today, so please be prompt and prepared!
Potential Crew members for “Mulan, Jr”: Remember to get your application in TODAY by lunch! Crew list will be posted by the end of the day outside of room 288. Remember that you MUST be eligible to be on crew for the spring musical. Crew’s first rehearsal is tomorrow until 4pm.
Attention Green Team Members: there will be no Green Team Meeting tomorrow.
It’s MSA time -- but if you have homework today, Homework Hotline Live is here to help. Go to AskHHL.org or call 301-279-3234 to get help after school. Write it down -- that’s Ask H-H-L dot o-r-g and 301-279-3234.
During the two weeks of MSA, activity buses are LIMITED. If you are in one of our sports activities, step, or drama you will be able to ride the bus. The DHOH buses are no longer available this school year.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Line Graph (noun)
numerical data used to display trends or changes over time.
While a circle graph is used to show a comparison of percents, line graphs are strictly used to show how data changes over a given amount of time.
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Today is Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: The ACC will play their conference tournament TODAY, and there will be NO basketball tomorrow or Thursday this week.
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Both boys and girls soccer will start tomorrow. Mr. Miller and Mr. Herrod will hand out all the required forms, and collect them the next day. Both teams will meet in the gym. If you have not had a physical by your doctor over the past two years, have your parents schedule a physical NOW, you can NOT play or try-out without it!
The STEM Academy at Wood Middle School meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. It’s only open to students who have attended at least one of the first four meetings this semester. There are no activity buses this week or next. Snacks are provided. See you there!
Comic Book Club is cancelled this week.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: We’re reviewing music today, and we will try to get through a full read-through of the script with music. We will meet in the chorus room at 2:50.
Potential Crew members for “Mulan, Jr”: Remember to get your application in by tomorrow! Crew’s first rehearsal will be Thursday, March 15th to take pictures for the yearbook.
It’s MSA time -- but if you have homework today, Homework Hotline Live is here to help. Go to AskHHL.org or call 301-279-3234 to get help after school. Write it down -- that’s Ask H-H-L dot o-r-g and 301-279-3234.
During the two weeks of MSA, activity buses are LIMITED. If you are in one of our sports activities, step, or drama you will be able to ride the bus. The DHOH buses are no longer available this school year.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Legend (noun)
A story that is handed down from the past and is based on something that really happened or someone who really lived. Legends very often mix facts and fiction.
There are so many legends about Davy Crockett, that it can be hard to tell what the facts really are about this real-life historical figure.
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Today is Monday, March 12, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
7th Grade students: If you dropped off a permission slip to attend the Holocaust speaker assembly today, you need to check to see if you are going. Lists will be posted outside of your English teacher’s rooms. If you are attending, please report to the library for 5th period today.
Attention Intramural Basketball players: The ACC will play their conference tournament tomorrow, and there will be NO basketball on Wednesday or Thursday this week.
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: Please note the schedule change for this week – We have rehearsal Tuesday through Thursday until 4pm; next week we begin Monday and 5pm rehearsals. Potential crew members: please remember to get your application to Ms. Sato by Wednesday!
For students who stay for tutoring by the Rockville High School Honor Society Students: Tutoring is CANCELLED during for the next two weeks due to MSAs. Tutoring will resume on Tuesday, March 27th. Please plan accordingly.
During the two weeks of MSA, activity buses are LIMITED. If you are in one of our sports activities, step, or drama you will be able to ride the bus. The DHOH buses are no longer available this school year.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Latitude (noun)
Multiple Meanings:
1) a position relative to the distance north or south from the Earth's equator, measured in degrees;
- OR - 2) an extent or range.
1) The city of San Diego, California is located at a temperate latitude.
2) Our Dad allowed us kids a fair amount of latitude as long as we got good grades at school.
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Today is Friday, March 09, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Both boys and girls soccer will start next Wednesday, March 14th. The coaches will hand out all the required forms on the first day. If you have not had a physical by your doctor over the past two years, have your parents schedule a physical NOW, you can NOT play or try-out without it!
Attention students: Today, The Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. and History Department will host the “Steppin Through Black History” event in the gym from 7-8:30! Tickets will be sold at the door: $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students with proper ID, kids under 6 get in free!
If you are interested in doing crew for the spring musical, there are more crew application forms available outside of Ms. Sato’s room (288). Remember to get your application in by March 14th! The crew list will be posted at the end of the day on Wednesday, March 14th. Crew’s first rehearsal will be Thursday, March 15th to take pictures for the yearbook.
For students who stay for tutoring by the Rockville High School Honor Society Students: Tutoring is CANCELLED during for the next two weeks due to MSAs. Tutoring will resume on Tuesday, March 27th. Please plan accordingly.
During the two weeks of MSA, activity buses are LIMITED. If you are in one of our sports activities, step, or drama you will be able to ride the bus. If you stay for any other reason, you must check with your activity sponsor -- in most cases, you will need to arrange for your own transportation. Finally, if you are a student in DHOH, the DHOH buses are no longer available this school year. Make sure that if you have relied on the DHOH buses, you make other transportation arrangements if you stay after school.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Label (verb)
to use words and numbers for the purpose of identifying things on charts, graphs, and pictures.
Ms. Gross reminds us to always label all of the parts of our graphs and charts.
Today’s MSA Reading Question of the Day is…
Looking at the sentence below, what is the definition of pungent?
Pungent odors, including those from onions, garlic, and ammonia, can cause allergic reactions in some people.
a. old
b. friendly
c. mild
d. strong
The answer is d. strong!
Test Taking Tips:
Context clues!
Clues to meaning found in the sentences around an unknown word.
Always remember that good readers do not know the meaning of EVERY word they read. Good readers use what they know to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words AS they read!
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Today is Thursday, March 08, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball participants: The 3-on-3 league continues TODAY for the Big East. Be in the gym after school dressed and ready to play! Will Notre Dame suffer their first defeat?
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Both boys and girls soccer will start next Wednesday, March 14th. The coaches will hand out all the required forms on the first day. If you have not had a physical by your doctor over the past two years, have your parents schedule a physical NOW, you can NOT play or try-out without it!
Attention students: Tomorrow, The Wood M.A.S.T.E.R.S. and History Department will host the “Steppin Through Black History” event in the gym from 7-8:30! Tickets will be sold at the door: $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students with proper ID, kids under 6 get in free! Step teams from around the county will come and perform routines in celebration of February’s Black History Month. We will also have skits performed by several Wood Students to celebrate the achievements of African Americans.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R. Steppers, practices this week are until 6pm in preparation for our Steppin' Through Black History Step Show tomorrow. It is imperative that you all attend every practice to ensure that we have a solid performance. Please remember that you will need to be picked up at 6pm also. We will see you all at 2:50 ready for practice in the cafeteria. Any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Novelists Club will have optional writing and revising time in lab 290 today.
The novel for the Wood Book Club has been chosen! "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie is the novel we will read this month! It is based on the life experiences of the author and portrays a captivating and brutally honest depiction of his life growing up on the Spokane Reservation. See Ms. Romero with any questions!
Cast of “Mulan, Jr”: We will NOT be blocking today. Instead, interested students from cast can come to set construction and painting on the stage. We will stay until 4pm. You MUST have a change of clothes that you might get paint on. If you intend on helping with the set today, please let Ms. Sato know by lunch. She can only take the first 10-15 interested students. All other students from the cast should go home after school today.
If you are interested in doing crew for the spring musical, there are more crew application forms available outside of Ms. Sato’s room (288). Remember to get your application in by March 14th!
Remember that today is the Mock MSA! After first period, go to your Reading Testing Group room.
Due to the Mock MSA today, there is no TCB today. TCB students should go to their normally scheduled classes.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Justify (verb)
to prove something with reasons and examples.
Mr. Freiman showed us that we could justify our answers in math by showing all the work and explaining the procedures.
Today’s Math MSA Question of the Day is....
Paula used the following rule to make this function table: multiply x by 2 and then subtract 4
x 6 8 18 20
y 8 12 32 ?
What is the value of y when x = 20?
a. 36
b. 44
c. 52
d. 60
The answer is A. 36!
Test Taking Tips!
Don’t be intimidated!
Some kids get freaked out by problems that look unfamiliar. In this case the answer was easy if you just followed the rule, “multiply x by 2 and then subtract 4.”
20 x 2 = 40 and then 40 – 4 = 36
Good luck on MSA 2012!
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Today is Wednesday, March 07, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention Intramural Basketball participants: The 3-on-3 league continues TODAY for the ACC, and tomorrow for the Big East. Can any team knock off North Carolina or Notre Dame?
Attention students: Friday March 9th The Wood Masters and History Department will host the “Steppin Through Black History” event in the gym from 7-8:30! Tickets will be sold at the door: $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students with proper ID, kids under 6 get in free! Step teams from around the county will come and perform routines in celebration of February’s Black History Month. We will also have a skits performed by several Wood Students to celebrate the achievements of African Americans.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R. Steppers, practices this week are until 6pm in preparation for our Steppin' Through Black History Step Show this Friday. It is imperative that you all attend every practice to ensure that we have a solid performance. Please remember that you will need to be picked up at 6pm also. We will see you all at 2:50 ready for practice in the cafeteria. Any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Novelists Club will have optional writing and revising time in lab 290 today.
All cast of “Mulan, Jr” is expected for music review today. Please take care of your voice throughout the day. We will meet in the chorus room. If you are interested in doing crew for the spring musical, there are more crew application forms available outside of Ms. Sato’s room (288). Remember to get your application in by March 14th!
You can go see Wood Middle School student art at the Einstein High School Visual Art Center from March 7 – 15th for the 2012 Invitational Middle School Art Show.
Computer lab 236 will be open after school today for students to use the computers for academic work.
Please note that the final 7th grade ELO will take place today in Room 287 beginning at 2:50. Please report directly to the classroom and please be on time. Thank you.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Isosceles triangle (noun)
a triangle with two sides congruent.
An isosceles triangle has two sides congruent and at least two acute angles each measuring the same degrees.
Today’s MSA Reading Question of the Day is...
“Dreams” by H. Torres
Don't let your dreams fade away,
Lost dreams only bring sorrow,
Live your dreams fully today,
Don't wait until tomorrow.
What is the major theme of this poem?
a. Dreams cause too much sadness.
b. It is hard to remember dreams.
c. People should follow their dreams.
d. Dreams are difficult to understand.
The answer is:
c. People should follow their dreams.
Theme:
the message or main idea about a topic or life that an author wants the reader to remember.
Read the whole poem or story and ask yourself, “what message is the author trying to give to me?” or “what lesson is the author trying to teach? “
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Today is Tuesday, March 06, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Today Mr. Allen is hosting an open gym for all 6th grade boys and girls in the gym after school. You do not have to be in the 3 on 3 league to play today. This will be full court and we will choose teams randomly. The ACC will play tomorrow, and the Big East on Thursday.
Attention students: Friday March 9th The Wood Masters and History Department will host the “Steppin Through Black History” event in the gym from 7-8:30! Tickets will be sold at the door: $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students with proper ID, kids under 6 get in free! Step teams from around the county will come and perform routines in celebration of February’s Black History Month. We will also have a performance skits by several Wood Students to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. If you would like to participate in any of the skits, please see Ms. Washington today after school in room 279B.
Novelists Club will meet in room 241. We will work on cover design and revising today.
All cast of “Mulan, Jr” is expected for blocking today. We will meet in the chorus room.
The STEM Academy at Wood Middle School meets today at 2:45 pm in room 108. It’s only open to students who have attended at least one of the first five meetings this semester. Snacks and activity buses are provided.
Please note that the final 6th grade ELO will take place today in Room 257 beginning at 2:50. Please report directly to the classroom and please be on time. Thank you.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Irony (noun)
The contrast between what is said and what is meant or the contrast between what appears to be and what actually is.
Here’s an example of irony: You get a speeding ticket on the way home from driving school.
Today’s Math MSA Question of the Day is…
Which expression is equivalent to 45(19 + 37)?
a. 45 x 19 + 37
b. 45 x 19 x 37
c. 45 x 19 + 45 x 37
d. 45 x 19 x 45 x 37
The Answer Is C!!
This shows the distributive property.
Multiply the number on the outside of the parentheses by each number on the inside and add the products.
The Distributive Property:
The sum of two numbers times a third number is equal to the sum of each addend times the third number.
For example: 4 (6 + 3) = 4x6 + 4x3
AND, since we just saw parentheses, let’s review the order of operations one last time before MSA 2012!
• Parentheses
• Exponents
• Multiplication
• Division
• Addition
• Subtraction
Order of Operations:
the rules for evaluating an expression when more than one operation is used.
To solve an equation using the order of operations: first, do what is in the parenthesis; next solve the exponents; then do all of the multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction from left to right.
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Today is Monday, March 05, 2012.
Here’s what’s happening around school today.
Attention all students who usually ride an Activity Bus: Next week, during MSAs, there will be NO DHOH buses. There will be 2 activity buses on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday available to students participating in athletics (including STEP team) and drama ONLY.
Tomorrow Mr. Allen is hosting an open gym for all 6th grade boys and girls in the gym after school. You do not have to be in the 3 on 3 league to play tomorrow. This will be full court and we will choose teams randomly. The ACC will play on Wednesday, and the Big East on Thursday.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to be a puppeteer? Kaydee Puppets is offering a one-day special program for students in grades 4-6 through Montgomery College Youth Programs. This workshop is scheduled for Saturday, March 24th from 9am to 2:50pm on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. Workshops will include how to make and manipulate puppets, write scripts, and performing in a group production. If you are interested, you can visit www.montgomerycollege.edu or call 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.
Attention Wood M.A.S.T.E.R. Steppers: practices this week are until 6pm in preparation for our Steppin' Through Black History Step Show this Friday. It is imperative that you all attend every practice to ensure that we have a solid performance. Please remember that you will need to be picked up at 6pm also. We will see you all at 2:50 tomorrow ready for practice in the cafeteria. Any questions or concerns, please see Ms. Johnson or Ms. Fahnbulleh.
Attention students: Friday March 9th The Wood Masters and History Department will host the “Steppin Through Black History” event in the gym from 7-8:30! Tickets will be sold at the door: $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students with proper ID, kids under 6 get in free! Step teams from around the county will come and perform routines in celebration of February’s Black History Month. We will also have performance skits by several Wood Students to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. If you would like to participate in any of the skits, please see Ms. Washington tomorrow after school in room 279B.
The Rockville Choral Cluster Concert is this evening at 7pm at Rockville High School. Please out come and support our chorus as well as choruses from elementary shools in our cluster and Rockville High School at this free event!
Attention students playing Mulan or Ancestors: We will NOT meet today to go over music as planned. We will come up with a new rehearsal time later. All cast is expected for blocking tomorrow. We will meet in the chorus room.
Today’s Word of the Day is...
Interval (noun)
The difference between successive values on a scale.
To make two graphs that are being compared misleading, make the vertical intervals of each graph different.
Today’s MSA Reading Question of the Day is...
Choose the word or group of words that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word.
Mr. Martínez told David to enunciate the word carefully, so everyone in the audience would hear it clearly. Enunciate means _____.
a. examine
b. write
c. pronounce
d. describe
The answer is c. pronounce!
Test Taking Tips:
Use Context clues!
Clues to meaning found in the sentences around an unknown word.
The context clue this time was, “…would hear it clearly.”
The correct answer, pronounce, was the only choice that had to so with speaking aloud.
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