Students will be practicing and reviewing how to identify and fix fragments and run-ons this week. They will have a Summative Assessment on Friday to check their understanding of this concept.
-We will wrap-up any last MAP tests, missing assignments, and preview Khan Academy (what students will use to boost their math skills in 7th/8th grade) before the Team Day on Thursday.
-We will wrap-up any last MAP tests, missing assignments, and preview Khan Academy (what students will use to boost their math skills in 7th/8th grade) before the Team Day on Thursday.
We are heading into our last unit: Rome! Students will be learning about the unique culture, geography, vocabulary, and some of the most famous Romans.
Welcome back to school! This week and next we are reviewing our knowledge on atoms and starting our atom builds! Please be aware that while I have some supplies, I can not supply for every group's build. Your child may ask you to get some craft supplies for their atom. Thanks ahead of time for supporting them and their build!
We will be completing a 2-week exploration of life in Ancient Sumer. Students have worked through stations that help them understand the daily lives of those in the Sumer city-states. We will then take a look at The Code of Hammurabi, compare it to today's laws, and discuss if we think his laws were just. The unit will end with students getting to play the oldest board game in the world, The Royal Game of Ur. which dates back to 2600 B.C.E.
We have finished our unit on understanding the difference between the subject and the predicate of a sentence and have moved on to understanding the difference between an independent and a dependent clause. Then, students will be using these two clauses to build three different types of sentences: simple, compound, and complex. Students can be playing Blookets on Parts of Speech, Clauses, and Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences (all posted in Google Classroom).
This week we will be working on solving equations with two variables and writing two step equations. We will also have a mini team day due to our Field Trip to the Career Academy on Tuesday!
Students will be working on different tasks to identify the difference between chemical and physical changes. We will also have a mini team day due to our field trip to the Career Academy on Tuesday!
As we approach summer, we will be talking about ways to limit tech time and control our online use. We will be taking a "Tech Challenge" to figure out ways to occupy our time instead of getting distracted by social media. P.E. is Tuesday.
Weekly PE Update
This past week, we learned a new game called Sturtee Ball and explored 5 games in one class period. Over the next two weeks, students will be given a choice among the three gyms. Each day will have a racquet sports option, a group game option, and either a trenchball or sport-specific option. We will run the Mile on Wednesday or Thursday next week. Students will be graded on their ability to engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
20 A+ 8:30 or lower
18-19 A 11: 30- 8:31
17 B 13:00-11:31
16-15 C15:00 - 13:01
14 D 18:00-15:01
13 F longer than 18:00 minutes
We assess based on these areas:
Hygiene: Dressing out daily (PE shirt, shorts/sweats/leggings, tennis shoes).
Integrity: Following game rules and expectations.
Communication: Using kind words, advocating for needs, and a positive tone.
Safety: Using equipment properly, following directions, and no horseplay.
Participation: Engaging in moderate to vigorous activity. Our goal is for every student to run a 400m lap without stopping by the end of Q1.
Students can use a 10-step rule: walk 10 steps, run as far as possible, repeat as we work on building up cardiovascular endurance. We understand there are different ability levels and healthy progressive training is encouraged.
Forgetting PE attire
Horseplay or unsafe behavior
Poor communication (yelling/rudeness)
Unsafe use of equipment
Low participation, lack of movement
If you haven’t paid yet, no problem—send it when you can. We’ll check off payments as they come in.
If you see a drop in your child’s grade, it may be due to attire issues, unsafe play, or lack of participation.
Thank you for your support at home—your encouragement helps students build confidence, safe habits, and a love for movement!