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Better Late than Never
Better Late than Never
Hello Magnet Families!
Sorry for the late Update! It's been a busy season at the Einhorn household and I haven't had time to work on the update in a while, but I hope you take time to read about all the exciting news and updates from our program. November ended with the Turkey Trot and House day, and December has concerts, field trips and more.
Is your child struggling with their grades? Ironically, the answer may be to focus LESS on the grades. While goal setting is very important, research shows that students do better when parents and teachers put most of their attention on assignment completion. When students only focus on the grade, and less on homework, they tend to skip the work, and by the time they get to their tests, they are already behind. Plus, pressure to get good grades, leads them to take short-cuts, be tempted to cheat, or have greater anxiety.
A better approach is to check in with your child on their homework assignments and understanding of the material. By paying attention to the preparation and learning, students have the skills and the confidence to do well on tests without stress.
In the Magnet class updates, some teachers have included information about where to find assignments in their classes. Do you know what your kids need to do for homework?
Congratulations to Aydina Johnson!
Seventh Graders and Magnet student, Aydina Johnson, and her 9th grader sister were invited to present Maryland Native Plants Search to the Maryland Department of the Environment today and here is a photo of them with the Maryland Department of the Environment Deputy Secretary Suzanne Dorsey (far left in the photo) and senior staff. The girls very proudly spoke about the efforts to educate different communities about native plants and the role of technology in spreading awareness to broader audiences and the app received a lot of positive feedback and will be used to aid the Maryland effort to to plant and maintain 5 million native trees in Maryland by 2031.
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Magnet Classes Updates
Magnet Classes Updates
This week, Magnet Geometry students will begin a unit on Similarity and Right Triangles. We will study and prove interesting (and sometimes surprising) proportional relationships, primarily in triangles but also in other polygons. We will learn various strategies for dilating figures and continue with classic compass & straightedge constructions. In early January, students will complete the Quarter 2 District Assessment, which covers the similarity portion of the unit.
For math contest fans, be aware that this Friday (December 12) is the deadline to register for the AMC8 competition. More information about the competition and a link to register are posted in the math teachers' myMCPS Classrooms. Please note that students must be the ones to register for the contest while logged into their Google account.
In Seventh Grade Magnet Science, we finished up Unit 1 on cells with learning about the nucleus, DNA, and protein synthesis. Students did a DNA extraction lab using strawberries and decoded their names into amino acids to make paper protein chains.
What do my kids have for homework?
What do my kids have for homework?
Looking for your child's Magnet Algebra Homework? All Magnet Algebra 1 work is posted to MyMCPS Canvas Classroom daily. From the homepage, students click Week-at-a-Glance to see the calendar with links. There is also a Homework section in the Unit 4 Module with links.
All Magnet Geometry homework is posted in myMCPS Classroom in the Module for the current unit. Most homeworks are paper assignments given out in class, but if a student is absent or loses the paper, a pdf of the assignment is always posted in the Module. If a student is not able to print the assignment at home, they are welcome to complete the assignment in a pdf editor such as Kami. They can also view the pdf questions and write their answers on paper. In general, students have two nights to complete the homework - in other words, an assignment given on Monday will be due on Wednesday. It is essential that students complete and bring the homework on time, so that they are ready to participate in the homework discussion and feedback time during class.
All assignments for Magnet Science 7 can be found posted on the daily learning maps in canvas under the modules tab, along with slides for the day, and any homework assigned.
Around the School
Around the School
December 11th: Instrumental Concert
December 15th: 6th Grade MAP-M testing
and MAP testing for anyone who
missed testing in the Fall
December 18th: Choral Concert
December 23rd: Volleyball Jamburee
Congratulations to Aydina Johnson!
Seventh Graders and Magnet student, Aydina Johnson, and her 9th grader sister were invited to present Maryland Native Plants Search to the Maryland Department of the Environment today and here is a photo of them with the Maryland Department of the Environment Deputy Secretary Suzanne Dorsey (far left in the photo) and senior staff. The girls very proudly spoke about the efforts to educate different communities about native plants and the role of technology in spreading awareness to broader audiences and the app received a lot of positive feedback and will be used to aid the Maryland effort to to plant and maintain 5 million native trees in Maryland by 2031.
Around our Community
Around our Community
Math Contests
INTEGIRLS Competition
The D.C. chapter of INTEGIRLS is hosting a beginner-friendly,
in-person math competition Saturday, December 14th from 10 AM – 3 PM
at the Bioscience Education Center at Montgomery College Germantown
Campus! Our mission at INTEGIRLS is to encourage girls and
non-binaries in STEM fields through math competitions and events. This
year, we will have math competition rounds (individual and team), an
estimathon, a speaker event, awards ceremony, provided lunch, and lots
of fun STEM activities. Teams of up to 4 students will be able to
connect with and enjoy math with other girls and non-binaries around
the DMV. There will be a lot of prizes and fun swag for all
participants.
Go to the INTEGIRLS D.C. website
(dc.integirls.org) to learn more about the competition and register.
AMC Math Contest--Register by Friday December 12
Do you enjoy solving challenging math problems? Here is a great opportunity! Registration for the AMC8 Math Competition is now open. The contest will take place at TPMS on Thursday January 22nd from 3:00-4:15. If you are not familiar with AMC8, here are some links to help you decide if participation is an appropriate challenge for you.
Click here for more information about AMC8. Click here to try some AMC8 problems from previous years.
AMC8 Registration Form - Must be filled out by the student while logged into their MCPS Google account
Please note that AMC8 has a fee of $5. Payment information will be sent to parents once the registration period closes.
The deadline to register for this contest is Friday December 12. See Ms. Manchester or email her at Sarah_H_Manchester@mcpsmd.org if you have questions. Thank you!
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