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ART:
Next week we will be continuing to work on our folders. The students have researched ideas for the front of their folders, they may need to do some homework in this area. Also, the students are bringing home a "Welcome to Art" letter which explains what is expected of them in the art classroom. This should be signed by them and a parent. Thank you, Mrs. Knoop
ENGLISH:
This past week in English, we continued getting accustomed to our Expert 21 program. In addition, we visited our writing portfolios and reflected on the work we've done in the past as well as where we want to go from here. Students are encouraged to look back on their writing and work towards developing their skills and improving. We were also introduced to the first independent reading assignment. We will read a novel and write an essay based on the character's goals. An informational handout was provided with a detailed description of the assignment, which will be due October 16th, 2013. In the upcoming week, we will be reading "The Explosion" and "Call Me Maria", both excerpts in our workbooks. We will be taking an SRI exam on September 24th, an online assessment of reading, or lexile, level. Each student will get a recommended reading list along with their score that they can take home. Please encourage your child to share these results with you. I look forward to meeting you all at Back to School Night next week on the 25th. Much more information about English class throughout the year will be presented to you then.
MATHEMATICS:
Accelerated Math: We will continue on with Chapter 2 - Rational Numbers. The first Unit Exam will be on Thursday September 26th. This test will include both Chapters 1 and 2. There will be extra help on Tuesday and Wednesday to review all material. Math 7R: We will have a quiz on Monday on Addition and Subtraction of Integers. We will complete Chapter 1 - Integers on Friday. The Chapter 1 Test will take place on Monday October 1st. Extra help starts next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. I look forward to meeting each and everyone of you at Back to School Night.
SCIENCE:
We concluded our study of the biological sciences this week. A quiz was given on Friday, September 20. We will begin to investigate characteristics of life (life functions) next week. Homework summaries have been assigned regularly and should include all important vocabulary from class and their definitions. It should also contain all labeled diagrams from class.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
This week we will be continuing our introduction unit to social studies. Dr. Marr may have jury duty, so students will be working on reviewing basic skills in geography and how the environment impacts the lives of people.
