Friday, August 31, 2012

Friday, August 31, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday, August 31, 2012


Math:   Students graded 1-6, turned in Birth Announcements, reviewed and took a quiz over lessons 1-2 - 1-6.

Pre-Algebra:  Students graded 1-2 and reviewed words that are important in math.  We may have started lesson 4-7.  No homework.

Geography: Map Legends and Key Practice finish up.  Current Events discussion. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Test. Packets need to be handed in.

Science:  Periods 6 and 7 did an activity to learn that cell structure determines cell function.  Periods 3 and 9 did a textbook activity about cells.  No homework.


Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

If you are absent, go to this website to see what you missed:     horizon74.blogspot.com

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday, August 30, 2012


Math:   Students went over lesson 1-4, went over lessons 1-5 and 1-6.  Complete the homework from lesson 1-6 tomorrow.  Birth Announcements are due tomorrow.  We will also have a quiz over lessons 1-2 - 1-6 tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over lesson 1-1 and covered lesson 1-2.   Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Map Legends and Key Practice.  Nebraska State Fair practice. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. WORKSHEET PACKET DUE FRIDAY! CAPITALIZATION TEST FRIDAY!!

Science:  3rd and 9th period completed an activity to show that cell structure determines cell function. 6th and 7th period finished using microscopes to view different types of cells. No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday, August 29, 2012

TODAY:  Students took the second half of the MAPs tests today, so we did not have class during 6th and 7th.


Math:   Students did what needed to be done.  The Birth Announcement Project is due FRIDAY for this class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students jumped into the textbook and started lesson 1-1.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Continue Parts of a Map Unit-Notes.  Map Scale Practice. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Chapter Review due on Thursday by the end of class. Capitalization test on FRIDAY! Idiom discussion today. Idiom #1 in composition notebook.

Science:  Students looked at their own cheek cells under a microscope, as well as onion cells (6th & 7th per).  Students looked at prepared slides of various tissues to better understand that all living things are made of cells.  Meet in the regular classroom for class on Thursday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Tuesday, August 28, 2012

TODAY:  Students took the second half of the MAPs tests today, so we did not have class during 6th and 7th.


Math:   Students did what needed to be done.  The Birth Announcement Project is due FRIDAY for this class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students jumped into the textbook and started lesson 1-1.  Complete the homework for tomorrow.

Geography: Continue Parts of a Map Unit-Notes.  Map Scale Practice. No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Chapter Review due on Thursday by the end of class. Capitalization test on FRIDAY!

Science:  Students looked at their own cheek cells under a microscope, as well as onion cells.  Meet in Lab 111 for class on Wednesday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Monday, August 27, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday, August 27, 2012


Math:   Students graded lesson 1-2.  Students were given info on how to log on to Moodle (learn.kps) and the textbook website (my.hrw.com).  We covered lesson 1-3 and were assigned homework from that lesson. The Birth Announcement Project is due FRIDAY for this class.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over important websites (see above) and then worked on the textbook scavenger hunt with a partner.  No homework.  The Birth Announcement Project is due WEDNESDAY for this class.

Geography: Went over Continents and Oceans Test.  Begin Parts of a Map Unit-Notes.  No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Notes over Titles of Things. Read "The Bike" on page 50.  Students must think of a topic for their narrative writing assignment. Topic due Wednesday. Capitalization test on FRIDAY!

Science:  Looked at the letter "e" under a microscope.  Also looked at various prepared slides and did some sketching.  Meet in Lab 111 for class on Tuesday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Friday, August 24, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Friday, August 24, 2012


Math:   Students went over how to figure out how many seconds old people are.  We then went over lesson 1-2.  Complete the homework from that lesson.  They need continue gathering information and start putting together the announcement.

Pre-Algebra:  Students made notebooks and went on a textbook scavenger hunt.  No homework.  They need continue gathering information and start putting together the announcement.

Geography: Continents and Oceans Test.  No homework.  Enjoy your weekend!

English:  Capitalization Unit. Notes over Proper Nouns and Titles of People. Worksheet packets are due next Friday before the test. 

Science:  Talked about Lab Safety and Microscope Usage.  Meet in Lab 111 for class on Monday.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday, August 23, 2012


Math:   Students were given their math textbook, and worked on the math involved with the  Birth Announcement Project.  They need continue gathering information and start putting together the announcement.

Pre-Algebra:  Students were given their pre-algebra textbook, went over how to figure how many seconds old they are and looked over their book.

Geography: Continents and Oceans activity.  Continents and Oceans Test is Friday.  Homework:  Study maps and notes.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Notes over proper nouns. Pg. 635 - 644. Know the key concepts. No homework.

Science:  K-W-L on cells.  Continued learning about cells and tissues.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Wednesday, August 22, 2012


Math:   Students were introduced to the Birth Announcement Project by looking at what they need to do as well as what were good and not as good examples.   They need to start gathering information.

Pre-Algebra:  Students went over how to do some of the math for the Birth Announcement Project   They need to continue gathering information.

Geography: Went over Continents and Oceans pretest and started notes.  Continents and Oceans Test is Friday.  No homework.

English:  Capitalization Unit. Pre-Test. Daily Language 1-4.  No homework. Bring paper bags for books if possible.

Science:  Classroom activity demonstrating the levels of organization in biology (cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ systems -> organism).  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Today students took the MAPs test during 6th, 7th and 8th periods, so we only had 3rd and 9th core classes.

Math:  3rd period worked on problem solving.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra:  Students were introduced to the Birth Announcement Project by looking at what they need to do as well as what were good and not as good examples.   They need to start gathering information.

Geography: Continents and Oceans Pre-test and finished self flags.  No homework.

English:  Grammar Buzz Activity. Checked out textbooks.  No homework.

Science:  Took notes on the Levels of Organization in Biology. Watched a short video about different cells and tissues.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Monday, August 20, 2012

Monday, August 20, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Monday, August 20, 2012


Math:  Mr. Sanny practiced names and shared the 2 truths and 1 lie.  Students were then introduced to other important people in the room and then tried figuring out the names of Mr. Sanny's children.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: Mr. Sanny practiced names and shared the 2 truths and 1 lie.  Students were then introduced to other important people in the room and then tried figuring out the names of Mr. Sanny's children.  No homework.

Geography: Self Flags.  No homework.

English:  Routines Powerpoint. Capitalization packet handed out.  No homework.

Science:  Took notes on the Characteristics of Living Things.  Word sorting activity on the Levels of Organization in Biology.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Friday, August 17, 2012

Friday, August 17, 2012

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Friday, August 17, 2012

Welcome back to Horizon (a plain old "Welcome" to those of you who are new to Horizon).  The Team 7-4 Teachers are excited to meet everyone on the team and to get started with the school year.

As a bonus for checking this web page, the first 5 kids to go to Mr. Sanny and say "Math Rules" in a convincing manner, will earn a special prize from him.

Math:  Mr. Sanny practiced names and students shared their 2 truths and 1 lie.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: Mr. Sanny practiced names and students shared their 2 truths and 1 lie.  No homework.


Geography: Created a mental map of the world.  Worked on a Biography for Geography-Introduction.  No homework.

English:  "Get to Know You" Bingo. Discussed Expectations.  No homework.

Science:  Class discussion on the Characteristics of Living Things & picture sorting activity.  No homework.



Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Welcome to the Team 7-4 Daily Blog
Thursday, August 16, 2012

Welcome back to Horizon (a plain old "Welcome" to those of you who are new to Horizon).  The Team 7-4 Teachers are excited to meet everyone on the team and to get started with the school year.

As a bonus for checking this web page, the first 5 kids to go to Mr. Sanny and say "Math Rules" in a convincing manner, will earn a special prize from him.


Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
jessica.eidem@kearneypublic.org, alie.kropp@kearneypublic.org

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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Super Shadow Ninja Monkey's Daily Blog
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

On our FINAL full day, some students participated in activities and some students had the opportunity to raise their failing grades.  Tomorrow, all you need to bring to school is a pen.  Leave everything else at home.


Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Super Shadow Ninja Monkey's Daily Blog
Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Science: Worked on our systems project.   Tuesday will be the last class day to finish your species project. If didn't get your species project done during class you need to finish it and hand in directly to Mr. Sughroue.

Math: Students had a raffle with unused San Man Dollars, talked about using correct facial hair names and then read excerpts from The DaVinci Code that pertain to the number PHI and other math concepts.

Pre-Algebra: Students had a raffle with unused San Man Dollars, talked about using correct facial hair names and then read excerpts from The DaVinci Code that pertain to the number PHI and other math concepts.


English: Student choice of skill review. 

Geography:  FINAL TEST today!  Instant feedback.  No homework.

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Monday, May 14, 2012

Monday, May 14, 2012

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Monday, May 14, 2012

Science: Worked on our systems project.  Tuesday's class is in the media center. Tuesday will be the last class day to finish your species project.

Math: Students finished working on their THEME PARK PROJECT and turned them in.  They also turned in their the packets.  Mr. Sanny then discussed some cool math tricks.

Pre-Algebra:  Students finished working on their THEME PARK PROJECT and turned them in.  They also turned in their the packets.  Mr. Sanny then discussed some cool math tricks.

English: Viewing talk shows.  Self-reflections due tomorrow!

Geography:  Continue work on the final practice packet in class.  I encourage students to come in and ask questions if they need help.  HOMEWORK TONIGHT IS TO FINISH THE PACKET.  Final test is Tuesday, May 15th.

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Friday, May 11, 2012

Friday, May 11, 2012

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Friday, May 11, 2012

Science: Worked on our systems project.  Monday's class is in the media center.

Math: Students continued working on their THEME PARK PROJECT with a partner.  Students will have about 15 minutes on Monday to finish it up.  Students also received a packet that will be due at the beginning of class Monday.

Pre-Algebra: Students continued working on their THEME PARK PROJECT with a partner.  Students will have about 15 minutes on Monday to finish it up.  Students also received a packet that will be due at the beginning of class Monday.

English: Recording talk shows!

Geography: Final Review over material covered throughout the year.  No homework.  Final test is Tuesday, May 15th.  Textbook check-in is Friday! All WWI and WWII packets are due ASAP!

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Thursday, May 10, 2012

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Science: Shared the current events that deal with the balance of nature in our ecosystems.  Friday's class is in the media center.

Math: Students continued working on their THEME PARK PROJECT with a partner.  It will be due Monday and student will have class every day to work on it.

Pre-Algebra: Students contunued working on their THEME PARK PROJECT with a partner.  It will be due Monday and student will have class every day to work on it.

English: Work on script for the talk show!  Video tape Friday!

Geography: Final Review over material covered throughout the year.  No homework.  Final test is Tuesday, May 15th.  Textbook check-in is Friday! All WWI and WWII packets are due ASAP!

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Science: Students completed a abiotic vs biotic worksheet and then had time work work on their science current event.

Math: Students began working on their THEME PARK PROJECT with a partner.  It will be due Monday and student will have class every day to work on it.

Pre-Algebra: Students began working on their THEME PARK PROJECT with a partner.  It will be due Monday and student will have class every day to work on it.

English: Work on script for the talk show!  Video tape Friday!

Geography: Final Review over material covered throughout the year.  No homework.  Final test is Tuesday, May 15th.  Textbook check-in is Friday! All WWI and WWII packets are due ASAP!

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Science: Went over our simulations on how energy is transferred through an ecosystem.  Wednesday's class is in 114.

Math: Students turned in their textbooks, went over their quizzes from yesterday and then began discussions concerning the next project in which they create a theme park on a coordinate grid.  Paperwork for that project will be handed out tomorrow.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: We took the Chapter 8 test.  No homework.

English: Finish short story "The Monkey's Paw".  Begin group work for the talk show!

Geography: Chapter 10 Europe. WWI, and WWII summaries, read and fill out questions-FINISH UP.  We will discuss and begin the Holocaust Unit-FINISH UP. WWI and WWII packet is NOT homework tonight.  The packet is due Tuesday.  Textbooks today.  Final test is Tuesday, May 15th.

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org

Monday, May 07, 2012

Monday, May 7, 2012

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Super Shadow Ninja Monkey's Daily Blog
Monday, May 7, 2012

Science: Did a simulation on the transfer of energy.  Tuesday's class is in 113.

Math: Students turned in the review packet and took a quiz over lessons 8-9 - 8-11.  No homework.

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for the Chapter 8 test which tomorrow.

English: Read the short story "The Monkey's Paw".  Response due tomorrow.

Geography: Chapter 10 Europe. WWI, and WWII summaries, read and fill out questions-FINISH UP.  We will discuss and begin the Holocaust Unit-FINISH UP. WWI and WWII packet is NOT homework tonight.  The packet is due Tuesday.  Textbooks today.  Final test is Tuesday, May 15th.

Contact Team 7-4
phone: 308 698-8135
emails: mitch.sanny@kearneypublic.org, randi.kuhn@kearneypublic.org
kent.sughroue@kearneypublic.org, barbara.wegner@kearneypublic.org