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Somis Home Study

Women in History
March 8-12, 2010
 Ms. Kimberlie coordinates this school wide week March 8-12, 2010.  Volunteers are given scripts, costumes and props to portray a famous woman from history.  This is a truly rewarding experience for both the volunteer and the students!

Learning Styles
Take the Learning Style Quiz
http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/lstylez.htm

2003 - 2008 CST Released Test Questions
Released test questions from the 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 California Standards Tests (CSTs).
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp

CST Science Reference Sheets Grades 5 and 8
Science reference sheets for the California Standards Tests (CSTs).
www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/cstsciref.asp

Test Prep
LearningExpress Library is a comprehensive, interactive online learning platform of practice tests and tutorial course series designed to help patrons—students and adult learners—succeed on the academic or licensing tests they must pass.
www.learnatest.com/LearningExpressLibrary/Home.cfm?CFID=x&CFTOKEN=x&Refresh=1&sip=1335750748&HR=http://www.oxnard.org

Houghton Mifflin Mathematics Test Prep
www.eduplace.com/kids/mhm

Test Prep Printables
www.edhelper.com/Test_Prep.htm

Test-Taking Skills
www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/testtakingskills

www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/testpreparation

8th Grade Promotion
 Time to start thinking about this annual event.  If you have an 8th grader and would like to start planning or just want more information…Sign-up on the activity sheet or ask Heidi!

Discounts Galore
 Heidi has discount tickets available for almost any amusement park in Southern California-advance purchase is required.  Inquire with Heidi for one discount ticket or multiples!  Get discounts from Knotts, Seaworld, Disneyland, Monica Pier, Medieval Times, museums and more.  Just another benefit of being a part of our group!  These will not be fieldtrips or school sponsored trips!

School Pictures
 The school pictures by Nicole Aitken were amazing!  Thank you Nicole for your great work.  Contact her for private sessions or stay tuned for a photo session coming in Spring 2010!
www.nicoleaitkenphotography.com

Facebook
  For all the Facebookers out there, search Somis Home Study and become a fan or you can view the page through the link below!  Let Heidi know what you think and while you’re at it, you can add her as friend!
www.facebook.com/directory/pages/S2701-2750#/pages/Somis-CA/Somis-Home-Study/139952405368?ref=mf


Apex Learning Class Tools
Apex Learning Math Class Tools is a math tutorial online that is interactive, provides practice and gives quizzes and tests.
www.apexvs.com/ApexUI/default.aspx

EdHelper
Comprehensive database of lesson plans in all subjects, thematic units, and worksheets.
www.edhelper.com

Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning is a great resource for worksheets in all subjects, craft ideas, books to make, art and artists. Check what's new each day!
www.enchantedlearning.com

McGraw Hill Mathematics
Online Activities that sharpen math skills and vocabulary from each chapter in the McGraw Hill Math Series. The math game Fact Dash challenges all levels from beginners to fast fact fanatics. Other resources include Cool Math Links, Web Linked Activities and Technology Links that apply to chapter content.
www.macmillanmh.com/math/2002/student

Houghton Mifflin Reading Resources
Bibliographies, Internet Links, and Extension Activities for each theme of the Houghton Mifflin Reading Series. Other resources at this site are Meet the Authors and Illustrators, Additional Spelling Words and Weekly Reader Articles.
www.eduplace.com/rdg/tnc

Prentice Hall Literature
Their Resource Center has Author Biographies, Milestones in Lit, Reference Links, Writing Prompts and Internet Activities.
www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=eik&wcsuffix=0000

Harcourt Science Resources
The Harcourt School Publishers' web site for science has links to lessons that correspond to content from the Harcourt Science books.
www.harcourtschool.com/menus/science2000/menu_ca.html

Glencoe Science Resources
Chapter-specific activities including: web links, online study tools, vocabulary puzzlemaker, quizzes, worksheets and Internet Activities. Visit the Teacher Forum, Science Fair Ideas and NASA's Picture of the Day.
www.glencoe.com/sec/science/ca/index.html

Scott Foresman Social Studies
The Digital Path for the Scott Foresman Social Study Series is now available. Log in and access all
grade level content, planning and teacher resources. Stream video that corresponds to content from the textbooks. See us for user name and password.
http://ca-hss.com

McDougal Littel's Social Studies Components
McDougal Littel's online resources for students and parents provide activities links and a quiz for each chapter. Other resources that motivate instruction, encourage practice and extend learning support are Current events, Test Practice, Geography Game, challenging Crossword Puzzles, NetSimulation: Decisions in American History and Social Studies Links.
www.classzone.com

Somis Home Study
P.O. Box 900
5268 North Street
Somis, CA 93066
Phone: (805) 386-4372
Fax: (805) 386-4596
kmcdonald@somis.k12.ca.us
hmoon@somis.k12.ca.us
lpalma@somis.k12.ca.us

Interested in Enriched Home School/Independent Study?
Somis Home Study offers enrichment classes, low-cost to no-cost field trips, standards based curriculum and highly qualified teachers. Contact us to to find out more information about our continuing enrollment and schedule an orientation. You only need:
1. An inter-district transfer form from your local school district.
2. Birth Certificate
3. Immunization records or waiver.
4. Two hours for orientation/enrollment process.