June 9, 2019

This is our final week of graded work in both Math and Science. All missing/revised work is due no later than Friday. Chromebooks and textbooks will be returned to the library on Thursday. Friday is Marina Day!

June 2, 2019

I can hardly believe it, but we have just three weeks of school left before the end of the year! The next two weeks will be full of our final learning activities and assessments, plus field trips to the Ropes Course and Tahoe Donner Marina.

May 20, 2019

Welcome to testing! Students should eat a healthy breakfast each day and bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged. The focus of testing this week will be Language Arts. Next week, we will switch to Math.

May 12, 2019

This will be a busy week as we prepare for testing to begin next Monday. Please help me remind the students that their Chromebooks must be fully-charged and at school each day of testing.

May 5, 2019

Happy May, everyone! It will be a busy month at school. The Progress Report grading window closes this Friday. CAASPP testing will begin on Monday, May 20. During that week, testing will be Monday-Thursday. During the following week, testing will be Tuesday-Thursday (Monday, May 27 is a holiday).

April 28, 2019

It was nice to see so many families at Open House last week! Thank you to all who were able to come! As a reminder, CAASPP testing will begin on Monday, May 20. It is vital that any issues with student Chromebooks have been fixed before then. Students should also start getting in the habit of bringing their Chromebooks to school fully charged each day.

April 22, 2019

*Reminder* Open House is this Thursday! The dinner and silent auction organized by PTO is from 5-6 pm. Classrooms will be open from 6-7 pm. I hope to see you there!

April 15, 2019

Welcome back from vacation! I hope everyone had a relaxing week! Don't forget that your reading logs must be turned in to your 3rd period teacher by Wednesday.

April 1, 2019

Here we are, one week away from Spring Break! It is an important week in our classroom! The Chapter 6 Individual Assessment is on Tuesday. Additionally, we are beginning are studies of percent increase/decrease (math) and fossil records (science).

March 25, 2019

Welcome to the third and final trimester! A new ACEs rotation is beginning today. We are two weeks away from Spring Break, a vacation that over which homework will be assigned to all students in order to make up for lost instructional time from the snow days. Students can expect no more than 8 hours of total work for all classes combined. Completed work must be turned in no later than April 17th.

March 17, 2019

We are entering the final week of Trimester #2. All missing assignments/revised assignments must be turned in no later than Thursday.

March 4, 2019

Let's see if the weather allows us to have a full week of school! The Chapter 5 Individual Test is scheduled for Tuesday and the Wellness Fair will take place on Wednesday.

February 24, 2019

I hope everyone had a restful and fun-filled Ski/Skate Week! We are now beginning a long stretch of school that includes the end of Trimester 2, which has been moved to March 22 due to the snow days.

February 11, 2019

What a blizzard! Now that we've all dug ourselves out of the snow, we head into our last week before vacation.

February 4, 2019

Happy SNOW DAY! Enjoy your time outdoors or snuggled indoors. This week sees the beginning of our unit on natural selection and evolution in science. In math, we are working on the last section of Chapter 5 - word problems! Chapter 5 teaching videos (a total of 3) should be turned in by the end of the week.

January 28, 2019

This is an important week in our class, especially in Science! The students will be presenting their projects for Mutant X Academy in an interview style. A panel of 3 staff members has volunteered to come in both Tuesday and Wednesday to listen to the presentations and interview the students about their work. Presentations should include explanations of DNA and mutations, as well as the mutant Superhero they have designed. Good luck, everyone!

January 21, 2019

Both Thursday and Friday are minimum days this week. A block schedule will be in effect - students will go to periods 1-4 on Thursday and periods 5-7 and 3 on Friday.

January 14, 2019

We are moving into Chapter 5 in math this week (with a pause on Tuesday for our Chapter 4 test) where our focus will be on probability and solving word problems. In science, students are working on a final project for DNA and mutations. Part of this project involves designing their own Superhero!

January 6, 2019

**UPDATE** . The snow day will push our lessons back. The Chapter 4 math test will now be on Tuesday, January 15.

Welcome back! I hope everyone is well-rested after our vacation and is ready to return to the fun of learning 7th grade math and science! How many students met the reading challenge over the break? I look forward to hearing about all the books that were read!

December 16, 2018

We've made it! It's the last week of school before our much deserved vacation! Despite the craziness of the week, which includes the School Olympics, we will continue on as normal in both Math and Science.

We are wrapping up Chapter 4 in Math, focusing on how to write and simplify expressions using Algebra tiles. We will have some review days after vacation and will then take the test on Chapter 4.

We are continuing our study of genetics in Science by taking a look at protein synthesis and how mutations in DNA can lead to either harmful, beneficial, or neutral changes.

December 9, 2018

Homerooms are gearing up for the School Olympics! Which superhero are you? The competition is next week! In addition, the school is collecting coats, toys, and non-perishable food to donate to those in need.

December 2, 2018

Snow day #1 down! I hope everyone enjoyed the snowy weekend as much as I did! Monday is the start of the second trimester and a new ACEs rotation during 6th period. Reminder: This Wednesday is a minimum day. Dismissal is at 11:40.

November 25, 2018

We have entered the final week of Trimester #1. All missing work and/or revised work should be turned in no later than Friday.

November 18, 2018

This is a short week, but one that is packed with learning! We have 2 regular days of Math and a lab in which we will extract DNA from strawberries and look at it under a microscope. Have a wonderful, restful, family-filled, and safe Thanksgiving everyone!

November 12, 2018

I hope everyone enjoyed the 3-day weekend! This is the time of year when it feels like everything speeds up, especially at school! We are beginning our unit on genetics in science by taking a look at traits we inherited from our parents and by extracting DNA from strawberries. Our math period continues to focus on adding, subtracting, and multiplying positive & negative numbers. We will take the chapter test right before the trimester ends on November 30.

October 29, 2018

This is Red-Ribbon Week and a week full of dress up days and fun lunchtime activities for the students! Throw in Halloween and *phew* what a week it will be!

We are wrapping up Chapter 2 in Math. The individual assessment is scheduled for Friday, November 9. Teaching videos should be turned in by this Friday.

October 21, 2018

It's conference week! Dismissal each day will be at 11:40 to allow for our student-led conferences. Monday will be a regular minimum day schedule. Tuesday-Friday will follow a block schedule (T/Th periods 1-4; W/F periods 5, 3, 6, 7).

Please feel free to contact me (aschneider@ttusd.org) if you have any questions about math or science after your conference.

October 14, 2018

My apologies for not updating this site during the last two weeks. I had to spend some time outside of the classroom and didn't have the chance to do so.

We have entered the second part of Trimester 1. Progress Reports will be going home soon and the student-led conferences are scheduled for next week. Though conferences are with each child's 3rd period teacher, I am available to meet with you to discuss progress in math and science. Please email me at aschneider@ttusd.org to arrange a date and time.

Reminder: The ACMS parent night regarding grading and report cards will take place this Thursday. Please contact the office for more information.

October 1, 2018

A big reminder that students do not have school on Monday!

We are wrapping up Chapter 1 in Math this week. This includes the students recording their first teaching videos. I have given them time in class for this assignment during Chapter 1 so that I can ensure they are successful. Starting with Chapter 2, these videos will become homework. Please see Google Classroom for more information.

I was very impressed by all students with how they performed during our first Science lab about a week ago. As a result, I am excited for us to have our next lab this week! We get to use the microscopes to begin our study of photosynthesis and the cycling of energy and matter.

I will be out of the classroom from Wednesday-Friday. Ms. Shaffer will be our guest teacher these days and is excited to see the students in action during Math and Science!

September 24, 2018

It seems difficult to believe, but it is almost time for the first progress report and student-led conferences! I am proud of the effort that the students are giving in both math and science. They are a joy to work with!

Two spirit days are planned for this week...Thursday is crazy socks/crazy hair/pajama day and Friday is school colors day. Many fun activities are planned during lunch on those days!

June 17, 2018

We've made it! It's the last week of school! Have a fun-filled safe summer!

June 10, 2018

What a blast we had at the Ropes Course last week! Thank you to all the parent drivers for making the trip a success. This is an important week - all late and revised work must be turned in no later than Friday.

May 29, 2018

We are nearing the finish line for 7th grade and this school year! There are many important days to come, including those for math and science assessments, Ropes Course, and Marina Day. This also means that time is running out for getting any missing assignments completed. All revisions and assignments must be turned in no later than June 15.

May 20, 2018

CAASPP testing continues this week! Our schedule will be similar to last week's. Monday is a regular schedule, with testing Tuesday-Friday (no Math or Science classes on Tuesday or Thursday).

May 14, 2018

CAASPP testing is upon us again! Please help ensure that your child gets plenty of sleep and eats protein-rich breakfasts. Due to testing, there won't be Math or Science classes on Tuesday and Thursday.

May 6, 2018

Wednesday is a minimum day for students - dismissal time is 11:40. The Chapter 8 individual assessment will happen this Friday in Math.

April 30, 2018

Progress reports are coming out this week and CAASPP testing is just around the corner. It's a busy time of year!

March 26, 2018

This Wednesday (a minimum day for the students) we will start practicing for the CAASPP. If you wish to practice some more at home, you can visit this link: CAASPP Practice Test portal.

Checkpoint quizzes 7a & 7b will be this Friday in Math, with the Chapter 7 individual assessment on Wednesday, April 4th.

March 18, 2018

I hope you enjoyed the snow day on Friday! If a student wishes to correct his/her Chapter 6 Math test and earn back some points, the corrections must be turned in no later than Monday, March 26.

March 5, 2018

Welcome back from our extended snow weekend! Trimester 2 ends this Friday - make sure all missing work or revised assignments are turned in by then.

February 5, 2018

Reminder - Wednesday is a minimum day for students!

January 28, 2018

We are nearing the end of Chapter 5 in Math and our human body unit in Science. The Chapter 5 Team Test will be this Wednesday, with the individual assessment on Thursday, February 8. The human body systems Google slide show presentations will be at the beginning of next week.

January 21, 2018

Students will be participating in the chicken wing dissection lab on Tuesday. It is important that they practice the lab safety skills that we will be reviewing in class on Monday. Additionally, Thursday and Friday are minimum days. Our schedule has been altered as follows: Periods 1, 3, 5, and 7 will be held on Thursday; Periods 2, 3, 4, and 6 will be held on Friday.

January 16, 2018

My apologies for not posting last week's schedule. It has been a difficult few weeks for me after the sudden passing of my partner. I would like to thank the students for their kindness and concern for my well-being. As parents, you should be proud of the young adults you are raising!

The 6-week progress report will be coming out soon. Any missing work (or revisions for extra points) needs to be turned in no later than this Friday.

December 17, 2017

The ACMS Olympics have arrived! Our schedule will be adjusted slightly both Monday and Tuesday for planning time in homerooms. The competition is on Wednesday! Good luck to one and all!

Our well-deserved vacation begins on Friday. Happy holidays everyone!

December 11, 2017

9 busy days and counting until vacation!

In Math this week, students have the opportunity to retake the Checkpoint #3 quiz to improve their grades. Those who did not pass with an 80% or higher are expected to practice multiplication of decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers and to come in at lunch on Thursday for the retake. The Chapter 4 individual assessment is also scheduled for the end of the week.

Revisions of the Photosynthesis Summative are encouraged for all students who would like to improve their science grade. It is important remember to include data from the BTB and Elodea lab to support the claim. Due this week is the analysis of the Gummi Bear Osmosis lab.

December 3, 2017

Happy holidays, everyone! This tends to be a hectic time of year, but one that is filled with lots of learning. The students are working diligently with algebraic expressions in Math and discovering about cell processes such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and osmosis.

Remember that Homework Club is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:20-3:20! This is a valuable resource for all students, but especially those who would like the help of a teacher on homework assignments.

*Reminder: This Wednesday is a minimum day for students.*

November 26, 2017

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful holiday with family and feels relaxed and ready to tackle the next few weeks of school leading up to our winter vacation!

November 20, 2017

The big rush for the end of the first trimester is behind us and now we can relax and enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday later this week!

November 12, 2017

The end of the first trimester is this Friday. All missing work must be turned in by Wednesday.

November 5, 2017

This week will be a busy, yet compact one! The Chapter 2 individual assessment takes place on Tuesday. During the rest of the week, in Math, we will continue working with integers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division). In Science, we will continue the beginning of our unit on photosynthesis.

Remember, there won't be any school on Friday, as we observe Veterans' Day.