September 11, 2007
I had to be out of town on Monday and Tuesday for a family funeral, so Wednesday will be a catch up day! We are still learning about explorers and we will be wrapping this up in the next week or so! Please contact me if you have any questions!
Test over Respiratory system and organization on Thursday. Friday we are hoping that the cow that jumped over the moon will come visit us.
Math Mrs. Haes Ext 448 RHaes@hallsville.org
This week we begin the front of the 7 th grade math book. The students can pick from the regular assignment, Level A, or the more challenging assignment on the same section, Level B. Wednesday, we are going to the computer lab to work on math facts in hopes of earning more ice cream for the sundae party in May. The scores from the vocabulary quiz last week were amazing. Thanks for practicing with your child.
Level A versus Level B assignments – You will notice on my website that there are level A and Level B assignments for each class. Level A assignments are 7 th grade math assignments. Level B assignments are for those students who want to be on the fast track to Algebra I as 8 th graders. If your child is in my 1 st, 3 rd, 6 th, or 8 th hours, they can choose either assignment.
Language Arts Mrs. Deneke Ext 434 KDeneke@hallsville.org
Mrs. Hicks Ext AHicks@hallsville.org
This week we will work on writing a power paragraph over the short story, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi". This will be due on Thursday. Book #1 is also due on Thursday for 50 points. Vocabulary chapter 2 was handed out on Monday and will be due Friday, Sept 21st.
Reading Mrs. Pemberton Ext 487 JPembert@hallsvill.org
We are still working on reading Charlotte's Web. The 10 vocabulary words are important to your child's grade. Make sure they take the time to study them. Also, bring in box tops to your advisory teachers. We are in the race to win an ice-cream party! Have a Great Week!
Mrs. Pemberton
If you have questions, please contact me. My room is #23 and my extension is #438. Stop in anytime!
Life Skills/Academic Lab Mrs. LaRoe Ext 439 mlaroe@hallsville.org
Academic Lab-the kids have been working on homework. Fridays are going to be our day to organize and clean out our trappers.
Math/Academic Lab Mrs. Hughes Ext 447 JHughes@hallsville.org
Math:
In Math, we have been working on Pre-Algebra concepts. We are working on patterns and how it relates to algebra. Students will also have a quiz this week that deals with what has been presented this week as well as concepts from previous weeks. At home, students need to be working on multiplication facts. Homework will be sent home to help with this. By doing multiplication, other concepts can be built upon.
Academic Lab:
In Academic Lab, your child should be using this time to get work completed from other classes, reading, or completing a packet that I have given them. (Packets are given when work is completed and they come to class with nothing to do.) Planners will be checked each day and teacher signature will be placed at bottom of that day’s column. They will be given points for doing this. If filling out the planner becomes an issue, teachers will be asked to sign the appropriate class as well as parents’ signature. (Also, you should have received a paper that you were to sign explaining this procedure as well.)
Miscellaneous Information
7 TH GRADE STUDY CENTER SCHEDULE
Monday Morning (7:30-8:00) – Mrs. Haes
Tuesday Afternoon (3:15-4:30) – Mrs. Fadler
Wednesday Morning (7:30-8) – Mrs. Haes
Thursday Morning (7:15-8) – Mrs. Fadler
Thursday Afternoon (3:15-4:30) – Mrs. Sides
Friday Morning (7:30-8) – Mrs. Haes
The Media Center will be open after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30.
Next week is "Book Swap" (September 17-21). Bring in a gently used Middle School level book, get a ticket and swap it for a "new" book. Students can start bringing in books this week.
We are collecting box tops in our advisory classes. Please save those and send them to school with your child!
If you did not receive Take Home Tuesday by email and you want to, please email Rhonda Haes at rhaes@hallsville.org.