2018/2019 School Year:
Copy of assignment email for 6/3-6/7
Copy of assignment email for 5/28-5/31
Copy of assignment email for 5/13-5/17
math periods 1-3/ Perham
Students will complete state assessment this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will not be any homework this week. If a student did not complete the Prodigy work the last two weeks they may make it up this week. It was a 40 question end of year review.
math period 4- Perham
Students will complete the unit on surface area and volume this week. We will do state assessment next week. If a student did not complete the Prodigy work the last two weeks they may make it up this week. It was a 40 question end of year review.
Math Periods 1-3 Perham
Students will continue to make trades in the stock market game and monitor their portfolio. There will be a test on volume and scientific notation on Friday. This week we will take a practice state assessment, cover some review material, and become proficient with the online calculator. The state math test will begin on Wednesday the 15th.
Math Period 4 Perham
Students are studying circles and area of composite figures. We will have an assignment each day in class. If students do not finish in class they need to complete it for homework. There is plenty of assignment work time given each day. The math state assessment will begin on May 22nd for this class.
Copy of assignment email for 4/29-5/3
ACADEMY - Ms. Billings Class Rotation
In our final week of Flash, we are covering Pregnancy, Healthy Touch, & Consent. Students will have an open note test on Friday covering these topics + Reproductive vocabulary.
Math- Periods 1-3-Perham
Students made their first trade in the stock market game. Students are competing to see who can make their $100,000 of play money grow the most by June 6th. There is a Prodigy assignment loaded to help students review for the state math assessment. Students have two weeks to complete 40 questions.
Math- Period 4-Perham
The angles test will be on Wednesday this week. There is a review assignment on Monday for this unit. There is also a Prodigy assignment loaded to help students review for the state math assessment. Students have two weeks to complete 40 questions.
Copy of assignment email for 4/22-4/26
Math- Perham
Students have a prodigy assignment this week. We are finishing a short unit this week. There will be a quiz early next week. There is a daily assignment each day. If students do not finish in class they should finish it for homework.
Copy of assignment email for 4/15-4/19
Math- All class periods-Perham
This is the last week of quarter 3. Students need to turn in missing and revised assignment by Friday to improve their quarter 3 grade. The unit tests will be next week. If a student wants to retake a test they need to turn in test corrections and review work.
Copy of assignment email for 4/1-4/5
Math Periods 1-3- Perham
Students are beginning the unit on squares, square roots and Pythagorean Theorem. There is a daily assignment to practice these new concepts. If students do not complete the assignment in class they should complete it for homework.
Math Period 4- Perham
Students are completing the unit on direct variation. There is a daily assignment. If students do not complete the assignment in class they should complete it for homework.
Copy of assignment email for 3/18-3/22
Math Periods 1-3- Perham
The Block 1 test on angles and triangles will be on Wednesday this week. Students have review assignments to help them prepare.
Math Period 4-Perham
The test on probability and sampling will be on Thursday this week. Students have review assignments to help them prepare.
Copy of assignment email for 3/11-3/15
Math Periods 1-3 Perham
Students will begin the review of the unit on angles and triangles this week. The block test will be next Wednesday. There is a prodigy assignment this week.
Math Period 4 Perham
Students will be studying sampling and measures of center this week. The block test will be next Thursday. There is a prodigy assignment this week.
Copy of assignment email for 3/4-3/8
Math Classes- Perham
Students are in the middle of a unit of study. Their last test was returned before the snow days. If students are wanting to retake the unit test they need to make test corrections and complete at least 10 review questions. There will be an assignment each day in class this week. Please know that students may revise any assignment to earn a higher score.
Math Periods 1-3
Students have completed the Linear Equations book and we are beginning the Geometry book. One key to success is learning the vocabulary. There is a quizlette app in google classroom that students can use to study the vocabulary.
Math Period 4
We are beginning a unit on Probability this week.
Math- Perham (Periods 1-4)
All classes are reviewing for the block test this Friday. There is a review assignment in Prodigy this week along with two other review assignments.
Math Periods 1-3-Perham
We are completing a unit on data. Students are creating scatter plots and completing 5 number summaries to analyze data. There will be a unit test next Friday.
Math Period 4- Perham
Students are studying the application of percents. There will be a unit test next Friday.
Copy of assignment email for 1/22-1/25
Copy of assignment email for 12/3-12/7
Copy of assignment email for 11/26-11/30
Copy of assignment email for 11/5-11/9
Algebra 1(Mr. Thornton)
This week are continuing our study of linear functions. Our main focus will be studying different forms of writing equations of lines.
Please note: quarter grades have been entered but the unit 3 exam can still be retaken if the score was under 80%.
Copy of assignment email for 10/29-11/2
Math- Perham Periods 1-3
Students have the unit test on the introduction to algebra concepts on block day. There is also a prodigy assignment this week.
Math Perham Period 4
Students have the unit test on Integer Operations on Thursday. There is a prodigy assignment they can do to help them prepare for this test.
Math- Perham Periods 1-3
Students are solving multi-step equations this week and then completing a review of all block 1 material. There will be a test on all block 1 algebra concepts next week. Math prodigy is extra credit this week.
Math- Perham Period 4
Students are learning how to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They have an assignment each day to practice these skills without a calculator. Math prodigy is extra credit this week.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 4th Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com Final book project and signed form is due June 10th
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Final Assignment: students need to choose one of four options to prove their skills in essential areas we covered this year. The options are posted on Google Classroom. This assignment is due WEDNESDAY, June 12th.
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry portfolio: due June 6th - all requirements posted on Google Classroom
*Africa Article Close Read: Due Friday
*Recreational Reading Project: due June 10th
*ALL LATE WORK MUST BE TURNED IN BY JUNE 6TH
**This is the final push for Language Arts! Encourage your student to use class time really well! If they are using class time well, they should be able to get all assignments in on time.**
Academy Billings - Rotation
This week we are covering the reproductive systems, pregnancy, & touch, consent, & abstinence. Students will have their final, open-note test on either Friday of this week or Monday of next week (depending on how long it takes us to get through the material).
Geography
Please check in with your student
Science:
-To coincide with our study of space, we are continuing to watch the PG rated film "Apollo 13" which is based on a true story. Students are expected to complete a movie study guide and participate in class discussion related to the movie.
If your student did not have permission, or did not bring back the permission slip, they are working on a research paper about the Apollo 13 Mission.
We will continue our study of space for the remainder of the school year.
Math Perham Periods 1-3
Students have an assignment each day in class. If it isn't finished in class students need to finish it for homework.
Math Perham Period 4
Students will be completing the mini human project this week. This project will only be done in class. Homework would be revising or completing any missing work or low score assignments.
Students have an assignment each day in class. If it isn't finished in class students need to finish it for homework.
Math Perham Period 4
Students will be completing the mini human project this week. This project will only be done in class. Homework would be revising or completing any missing work or low score assignments.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Students should continue to prepare for the final exam which will be June 12 and 13.
Band and Vocal
Thank you to all who came to the band and vocal concert last week! We appreciate your support!
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 4th Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- Science in the News due May 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry final portfolio work time
*Portfolio is due 6/6 - all requirements posted on Google Classroom
*Recreational Reading Project due 6/10
*All late work due by 6/6
Academy Billings - Rotation #2
This week in FLASH, we are covering Puberty & Hygiene. Any questions, please contact me directly.
Geography
Tomorrow students are showing their country expert project to the class. Thursday we will begin our last unit of the year, learning about the continent of Africa and its 54 countries. Please check in with your student about their classwork, as a number of students in each of the four geography classes currently have missing assignments. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Science:
-This week Tuesday and Wednesday we are working on our Solar System Celestial Body poster projects (they are due this Friday, May 31).
-To coincide with our study of space, starting this Thursday we will be watching the PG rated film "Apollo 13" which is based on a true story. This is a synopsis of the movie from Commonsensemedia.org: "Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks plays real-life astronaut-hero Jim Lovell in this true story of the APOLLO 13 mission to the moon that almost left three astronauts stranded in space when an oxygen tank exploded. Mission Control, thousands of miles away from the stranded astronauts, must figure out a way to get the men home in one piece."
In order for your student to watch this film, we MUST have a signed permission slip (handed out today and also attached to this message) no later than this Thursday morning. If you do not want your student to watch, please check the appropriate box on the slip. An alternative assignment will be provided for students who do not watch the film. Thank you.
-Solar System Celestial Body Poster due this Friday, May 31
-Science in the News due May 31.
Math Periods 1-3 Perham
Students are completing review assignments on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a test on exponents on Thursday.
Math Period 4 Perham
Students are completing review lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a test on geometry on Thursday.
The test is on vocabulary and using formulas.
Students are completing review assignments on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a test on exponents on Thursday.
Math Period 4 Perham
Students are completing review lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is a test on geometry on Thursday.
The test is on vocabulary and using formulas.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we begin reviewing for the end of the year final exam. Homework will be limited but practice problems will be provided so students can practice skills they will see on the final. The exam is worth 200 points and covers material that we leaned throughout the entire year.
Band and Vocal
Middle school band and choir concert is this Thursday! Band students are to arrive no later than 6:30 to the band room. Concert begins promptly at 7pm. Please join us in celebrating our young musician's accomplishments this year!
Copy of assignment email for 5/20-5/24
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - finish book by Friday!
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - final test - Friday
*Portfolio entries for chs 10-12: the weather or friendship - work on draft
*Chapter 9 symbolism topic sentence + paragraph practice - in block - due Tuesday
*Reflection questions - in class activity in notebook
*ROTHMC Final Portfolio - due June 6th
**The end of the year is approaching! Please remind your student that their recreational reading project is due by Monday, June 10th!**
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - final test - Friday
*Portfolio entries for chs 10-12: the weather or friendship - work on draft
*Chapter 9 symbolism topic sentence + paragraph practice - in block - due Tuesday
*Reflection questions - in class activity in notebook
*ROTHMC Final Portfolio - due June 6th
**The end of the year is approaching! Please remind your student that their recreational reading project is due by Monday, June 10th!**
Academy Billings - Rotation #2
This week, we are covering pregnancy, healthy touch & consent. Final test for FLASH unit will be either Thursday or Friday. Student will rotate to final class of the year on Tuesday, May 28th.
Geography
Students are working on their country expert projects. They are researching their chosen country in order to create a presentation to share with the class that will teach them about key aspects of that country.
Science:
-This week we are studying the "Space Race" and exploration of our solar system. Students will also be starting a Solar System Celestial Body Poster Project. Wise use of class time should enable all students to complete most or all of this project during provided class time. The poster will be due early to middle of next week.
-8th graders will be doing the state science test tomorrow Tuesday, May 21.
-Science in the News due May 31.
Math Periods 1-3 Perham
Students have finished up the state assessment in math. This week we are completing a unit on exponents.
Math Period 4 Perham
This week students will complete the state assessment in math. They will not have any regular assignments this week.
Students have finished up the state assessment in math. This week we are completing a unit on exponents.
Math Period 4 Perham
This week students will complete the state assessment in math. They will not have any regular assignments this week.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we will finalize out study of quadratic functions. Unit exams are now complete and we will begin reviewing for the final exam starting next Tuesday.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- Science in the News due May 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Chapters 8-9 - due Friday
*Conference regarding portfolio entries 1, 2, &3: Wednesday and Thursday
*Group Collaborative Activity in Close Reader - Monday and Tuesday in Class
*Chapter 8 comic strip panels: due Monday
*Conference regarding portfolio entries 1, 2, &3: Wednesday and Thursday
*Group Collaborative Activity in Close Reader - Monday and Tuesday in Class
*Chapter 8 comic strip panels: due Monday
Academy Billings - Rotation #2
This week we are discussing the reproductive unit for males and females.
Geography
We are finishing the historical novel that we have been reading in class, "Refugee", and will be wrapping it up by connecting the story to some of the geographic topics that we have been studying. Students are also working on a map of the region that we are currently studying, East and Southeast Asia. Lastly, we will be working on a project where each kid researches a chosen country to become a class expert on it, and then creates a presentation about their country for the class.
Science:
-This week we are studying Unit 5 Solar and Lunar Eclipses. There will be a Unit 4 and 5 quiz this Friday.
-8th graders will be doing the state science test next Tuesday, May 21.
-Science in the News due May 31.
math periods 1-3/ Perham
Students will complete state assessment this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will not be any homework this week. If a student did not complete the Prodigy work the last two weeks they may make it up this week. It was a 40 question end of year review.
math period 4- Perham
Students will complete the unit on surface area and volume this week. We will do state assessment next week. If a student did not complete the Prodigy work the last two weeks they may make it up this week. It was a 40 question end of year review.
Math -Bova
state testing will begin next week
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
State testing is now complete. We will continue our study of quadratics. There will be a unit exam on Friday.
Copy of assignment email for 5/6-5/10
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- Science in the News due May 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
**State Testing: Finish ELA CAT test & ELA PT Test on Monday and Block
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Portfolio Entry discussion and brainstorming: block
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry discussion: Friday
**We are finishing our state testing this week! Please encourage your student to get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast.**
Academy Billings - Rotation #2
This week in FLASH, we will be learning about Puberty and Hygiene. Please talk to your students about what we learn in class! :)
Geography
We have finished studying South Asia and will be moving on this week to learn about East Asia. The students will get the chance in the coming weeks to pick a country in this region and become the "class expert" on their chosen country. Next, they will create a presentation highlighting important and interesting aspects of that country and its people.
Finally, we are rapidly approaching the end of our historical novel "Refugee". Students have been writing journal entries from the perspective of one of the characters, and should check to make sure that they are caught up on their entries (1 per chapter of their character's story). Students who need to catch up on the reading have the option of signing out one of the books from class.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
-Mr. Jury
Finally, we are rapidly approaching the end of our historical novel "Refugee". Students have been writing journal entries from the perspective of one of the characters, and should check to make sure that they are caught up on their entries (1 per chapter of their character's story). Students who need to catch up on the reading have the option of signing out one of the books from class.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
-Mr. Jury
Science:
This week we are continuing our study of the Moon in Unit 4. Students are learning the phases of the moon and will also study the Moon's influence on tides. If we have time, we will move on to Unit 5 Solar and Lunar Eclipses. There will be a test on Unit 4 and 5 near the end of next week.
-Science in the News due May 31.
Math Periods 1-3 Perham
Students will continue to make trades in the stock market game and monitor their portfolio. There will be a test on volume and scientific notation on Friday. This week we will take a practice state assessment, cover some review material, and become proficient with the online calculator. The state math test will begin on Wednesday the 15th.
Math Period 4 Perham
Students are studying circles and area of composite figures. We will have an assignment each day in class. If students do not finish in class they need to complete it for homework. There is plenty of assignment work time given each day. The math state assessment will begin on May 22nd for this class.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
State testing will be administered this week. No new material will be taught.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- Science in the News due April 30th
7th Grade Language Arts:
- Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapters 6-7 (~ 40 pages) by Monday - I give a minimum of 10 minutes of reading time every day in class, but students may also need to read for a short period of time each night at home. Every student has their own copy of the book.
- State Testing Practice: Tuesday-Wednesday
- START STATE TESTING: Thursday-Friday
- 3rd Portfolio Entry Draft - due next MONDAY (please ask your student about this! :) All documents posted on Google Classroom.
ACADEMY - Ms. Billings Class Rotation
In our final week of Flash, we are covering Pregnancy, Healthy Touch, & Consent. Students will have an open note test on Friday covering these topics + Reproductive vocabulary.
Geography
This week we will be finishing our look at South Asia and beginning our study of East Asia. We are continuing to read the historical novel "Refugee", and making connections between the story and geographic topics in class.
Science:
There will be a unit 2 and 3 quiz tomorrow (Tuesday). Students should have taken their lab notebook home to study.
We are finishing up unit 3 today and moving on to unit 4 "Investigating Lunar Patterns" the rest of this week.
-April Science in the News due April 30.
Math- Periods 1-3-Perham
Students made their first trade in the stock market game. Students are competing to see who can make their $100,000 of play money grow the most by June 6th. There is a Prodigy assignment loaded to help students review for the state math assessment. Students have two weeks to complete 40 questions.
Math- Period 4-Perham
The angles test will be on Wednesday this week. There is a review assignment on Monday for this unit. There is also a Prodigy assignment loaded to help students review for the state math assessment. Students have two weeks to complete 40 questions.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Please check in with your student.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 4th Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- April Science in the News due April 30
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Read through Chapter 5
*Multi-Genre Writing Portfolio - Chapters 3-5 - topic is either conflict or the family land
-Students received handout detailing this assignment. Additional copy is posted on Google Classroom
*State Testing Practice - due Friday
ACADEMY - Ms. Billings Class Rotation
*This week in FLASH we are covering Reproductive Systems & Pregnancy. Students have an open-note quiz on Puberty Health & Hygiene on block day.*
*Multi-Genre Writing Portfolio - Chapters 3-5 - topic is either conflict or the family land
-Students received handout detailing this assignment. Additional copy is posted on Google Classroom
*State Testing Practice - due Friday
ACADEMY - Ms. Billings Class Rotation
*This week in FLASH we are covering Reproductive Systems & Pregnancy. Students have an open-note quiz on Puberty Health & Hygiene on block day.*
Geography
This week, we are focusing on South Asia (India, Pakistan, etc.), as well as continuing to read our historical novel "Refugee". Please note that all assignments from the 3rd quarter cannot be turned in anymore. Students who are looking to get their grades up need to focus on current and upcoming assignments, and may talk to me for more details. -Mr. Jury
Science:
This week we are continuing Unit 3 "Why the Earth's Tilt Matters." We are finishing up Invest. 3.1 and moving on to Invest. 3.2 "Modeling Winter and Summer Shadows", and Invest. 3.3 ""Investigating Seasons on Earth". There will be a unit 2 and 3 quiz early next week (the labs are taking longer than originally anticipated which is why the quiz date changed). Students should take their lab notebook home to study.
-April Science in the News due April 30
Math- Perham
Students have a prodigy assignment this week. We are finishing a short unit this week. There will be a quiz early next week. There is a daily assignment each day. If students do not finish in class they should finish it for homework.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we will focus on solving quadratic equations. There will be a small quiz given on Friday.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 4th Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- April Science in the News due April 30
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - chapters 2-3 due by Friday
*Vocab foldable - quiz Friday
*Discussion Groups @ end of week
*Character development + Family Tree activities
ACADEMY - Ms. Billings Class
This week, my Academy rotation is starting our FLASH unit (Family Life and Sexual Health). Our schedule is as follows:
Week 1: Puberty, Health, & Hygiene
Week 2: Reproductive System + Pregnancy
Week 3: Respect, Communication, & Consent
*Vocab foldable - quiz Friday
*Discussion Groups @ end of week
*Character development + Family Tree activities
ACADEMY - Ms. Billings Class
This week, my Academy rotation is starting our FLASH unit (Family Life and Sexual Health). Our schedule is as follows:
Week 1: Puberty, Health, & Hygiene
Week 2: Reproductive System + Pregnancy
Week 3: Respect, Communication, & Consent
Geography
We have finished our unit studying North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and will start learning about East and South Asia this week. Additionally, we are continuing reading the historical novel "Refugee" in class.
Copy of assignment email for 4/8-4/12
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- April Science in the News due April 30
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry - Chapter 1 together in class - in class activities
*Group Discussion #4: Historical Jigsaw
*Mildred Taylor Biography + Notes - in notebook
*Notebook check - THURSDAY-FRIDAY
**Its the last week of the quarter! Please make sure to encourage your student to get all missing assignments in by Friday!**
Geography
This week we are wrapping up our study of North Africa, Southwest Asia (the Middle East), and Central Asia. Students have two major assignments due this week:
1. Region Geography Summary (on google classroom)
2. 3rd Quarter Current Event assignment
Additionally, we will be taking a test on this region on block Tuesday or Wednesday.
1. Region Geography Summary (on google classroom)
2. 3rd Quarter Current Event assignment
Additionally, we will be taking a test on this region on block Tuesday or Wednesday.
Science:
"The Amazing Egg Drop Challenge" formal lab report is due on block day this week. Tuesday for periods 1,3,5,7. Due Wednesday for periods 2,4,6. (students had last Friday and today
-We are starting a new textbook this week ""Space Systems Exploration". We will be using this book for the remainder of the school year. Students have online access to this textbook through Google Classroom. This week we will be exploring "The Sun-Earth-Moon System"
-April Science in the News due April 30
Math- All class periods-Perham
This is the last week of quarter 3. Students need to turn in missing and revised assignment by Friday to improve their quarter 3 grade. The unit tests will be next week. If a student wants to retake a test they need to turn in test corrections and review work.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we begin unit 9. This unit focuses on the study of quadratics. Typically this is the hardest chapter for students to grasp, so the pace of the class is going to slow down. I anticipate that we will end unit 9 towards the end of April.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- April Science in the News due April 30
Jazz Band
Middle School Jazz Band will meet after school on Thursday, from 3:15-4:00.
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Getting to the Source of our Bias: article + questions
*Historical Background Jigsaw - due Friday
*Discussion Groups
*"I,Too" poetry analysis - due Friday
Geography
We will be wrapping up our unit focused on North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia in next two weeks. 3rd quarter ends on Friday, April 12th, and that is the due date for the Current Event quarterly assignment.
Friday, April 5th, is the last day to turn in the following late assignments:
1. Holocaust Remembrance Poster
2. Map of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Friday, April 5th, is the last day to turn in the following late assignments:
1. Holocaust Remembrance Poster
2. Map of North Africa, Southwest Asia, and Central Asia
Science:
This week students are finishing up our "Energy, Forces, and Motion" textbook with a final design challenge "The Amazing Egg Drop Challenge". Students will be designing, building and testing a container to protect a raw egg when it is dropped from the Billie Stadium Skybox. Students received an information sheet/scoring guide today in class. Students will design and construct their container Monday-Wednesday. We will test on Thursday. A formal lab report will be due Tuesday, April 9.
-April Science in the News due April 30
Math Periods 1-3- Perham
Students are beginning the unit on squares, square roots and Pythagorean Theorem. There is a daily assignment to practice these new concepts. If students do not complete the assignment in class they should complete it for homework.
Math Period 4- Perham
Students are completing the unit on direct variation. There is a daily assignment. If students do not complete the assignment in class they should complete it for homework.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we will finish up factoring and next week we will begin unit 9 (quadratic functions).
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- March Science in the News due March 22
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Original Short Story - due 3/22
*Mildred Taylor Speech close read - due 3/21
*Group work - in class activity
**Recreational Reading presentation sign ups are this week! Keep encouraging your student to read their book and work on their project! Spring break is a perfect time to finish up these long term assignments! :)**
**Please note that I give points for in class activities - points are typically earned by staying focused, on task, and being productive and positive. Students lose points for each time I need to speak with them. If your student isn't earning those in class activity points, encourage them to be productive and on task in class.**
Geography
-Students are finishing up their intro packet which is due this Wednesday.
-Students are continuing to read the historical novel "Refugee"
Science:
This week students will be working through Investigation 8.2 Optimizing a Design Solution (this involves designing, testing, and modifying a roller coaster). Students will be graded based on their cooperative teamwork in class and written components in their lab notebook.
-March Science in the News due March 22
Math Periods 1-3- Perham
The Block 1 test on angles and triangles will be on Wednesday this week. Students have review assignments to help them prepare.
Math Period 4-Perham
The test on probability and sampling will be on Thursday this week. Students have review assignments to help them prepare.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Final week before spring break! Students will have their unit 8 exam on Friday. This test will include polynomial operations and factoring.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- March Science in the News due March 22
7th Grade Language Arts:
- Original Short Story: due 3/22
- Brainstorming activity: must complete before can start on first draft
- CTL-F Checklist: in class activity
- Peer Editing: in class activity
Geography
We are continuing to read the book "Refugee" in class, and students are working on assignments related to it. We are also working on finishing the intro packet for this unit.
Science:
-This week in science we are starting Unit 8 Transforming Energy. This will involve testing and designing marble roller coasters! We will be working through Investigations 8.1 and 8.2. A reminder that students will need to come in before or after school or at lunch to make up missed investigations. Another reminder, students can retake any test or quiz within the quarter.
-March Science in the News due March 22
Math Periods 1-3 Perham
Students will begin the review of the unit on angles and triangles this week. The block test will be next Wednesday. There is a prodigy assignment this week.
Math Period 4 Perham
Students will be studying sampling and measures of center this week. The block test will be next Thursday. There is a prodigy assignment this week.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we are continuing our study of polynomial expressions. There will be a quiz tomorrow and the exam will be at the end of next week.
Jazz Band
Middle school jazz band will meet after school on Thursday from 3:15-4:00.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Quarter Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com
- February Science in the News due March 7th (moved due to snow days)
7th Grade Language Arts:
- Common Themes in Fairy Tales - Google Classroom - due Monday
- Short Story Analysis - due Friday
- Dialogue activity - due Friday
- Fixing Your Grammar practice #2 - due Friday
*Reminder: please make sure that your student is reading their recreational reading book! The end of the quarter is creeping up! :)*
Geography
We are continuing our unit on North Africa, Southwest & Central Asia. The students are working daily on our "intro packet", and they have had several other assignments so far as well. All are posted in gradebook online.
Also, we are reading the novel "Refugee" in class and the students will be completing assignments directly relating to it.
Also, we are reading the novel "Refugee" in class and the students will be completing assignments directly relating to it.
Science:
-This week in science we are finishing Unit 7 Collisions
-Unit 7 Guided reading worksheet in class on Tuesday and part of Wednesday.
-Unit 7 Quiz this Thursday.
-February Science in the News due March 7th (moved due to snow days)
Math Classes- Perham
Students are in the middle of a unit of study. Their last test was returned before the snow days. If students are wanting to retake the unit test they need to make test corrections and complete at least 10 review questions. There will be an assignment each day in class this week. Please know that students may revise any assignment to earn a higher score.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
We are starting unit 8 today. In this unit we study polynomials and factoring. We will take the unit 8 exam the Friday before spring break.
Band
Middle School Jazz Band will meet after school on Thursday from 3:15-4:00.
Copy of assignment email for 2/19-2/22
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Feb. 28
7th Grade Language Arts:
-The Landlady Storyboard is due this Friday
-Billies Letter (in notebook) due this Friday
-Grammar handout from this Wednesday due Friday
-Themes in Fairy Tales Activity Due Monday
Geography
We are continuing our unit on North Africa, Southwest & Central Asia. The students are currently working on completing a political & physical map of these regions. They have been strongly encouraged to work on it at home, and it is due this Friday (Feb. 22nd). We will also be starting to read the historical fiction book "Refugee" this week. This story follows three characters, who are modeled after real historical people, as they are forced to flee their homelands due to war & oppression (Nazi Germany, Cuba, & Syria).
Finally, students should be working on their "Current Event" quarterly assignment. This is a paper handout that they should bring home and work on. It is due at the end of the quarter, but they are strongly encouraged to complete and turn it in sooner rather than later.
Finally, students should be working on their "Current Event" quarterly assignment. This is a paper handout that they should bring home and work on. It is due at the end of the quarter, but they are strongly encouraged to complete and turn it in sooner rather than later.
Science:
-This week in science we are working through Unit 7 Collisions (Investigations 7.1 and 7.2).
-Students who didn't finish their Unit 6 worksheet from last week need to have it in by the start of class on Wednesday or it will be considered late.
-Science in the News summary is due Feb. 28
Math Periods 1-3
Students have completed the Linear Equations book and we are beginning the Geometry book. One key to success is learning the vocabulary. There is a quizlette app in google classroom that students can use to study the vocabulary.
Math Period 4
We are beginning a unit on Probability this week.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Please check in with your student
Copy of assignment email for 2/11-2/15
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Feb. 28
7th Grade Language Arts:
**Black History Month Biography Quilt Square: due Tuesday at beginning of class
**Close Reading Article: due Tuesday at beginning of class
NEW UNIT STARTING on BLOCK:
*20 word short story - in class
*Short story notes: in class
*The Landlady story & activities: due Friday
*The Landlady story board: due Monday
Geography
We have wrapped up our unit on the Holocaust, and the posters that the students of people who went through the Holocaust will soon be used to create a Remembrance Wall in the middle school hallway.
Our next unit will take us to North Africa and the Middle East. We will also be reading the historical fiction book "Refugee". This story follows three characters, who are modeled after real historical people, as they are forced to flee their homelands due to war & oppression (Nazi Germany, Cuba, & Syria).
Finally, students should be working on their "Current Event" quarterly assignment. This is a paper handout that they should bring home and work on. It is due at the end of the quarter, but they are strongly encouraged to complete and turn it in sooner rather than later.
As always, please email me with any questions or concerns.
Our next unit will take us to North Africa and the Middle East. We will also be reading the historical fiction book "Refugee". This story follows three characters, who are modeled after real historical people, as they are forced to flee their homelands due to war & oppression (Nazi Germany, Cuba, & Syria).
Finally, students should be working on their "Current Event" quarterly assignment. This is a paper handout that they should bring home and work on. It is due at the end of the quarter, but they are strongly encouraged to complete and turn it in sooner rather than later.
As always, please email me with any questions or concerns.
-Jon Jury
Science:
-This week in science we are working through Unit 6 Newton's 3rd Law of Motion (Investigations 6.1 and 6.2). There will be a "Unit 6 Extending Your Knowledge" worksheet on Thursday and a short quiz on Friday.
-Science in the News summary is due Feb. 28
Math- Perham (Periods 1-4)
All classes are reviewing for the block test this Friday. There is a review assignment in Prodigy this week along with two other review assignments.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Over the past two weeks we have been working on exponent properties. This week we will focus our attention on rational exponents and how they relate to radical expression.
Band
The Pep Band will be playing at the boys and girls varsity basketball games this evening (Monday). Rehearsal will begin promptly at 5:00 pm in the high school band room.
Middle School jazz band will meet after school on Thursday from 3:15-4:00.
There are still some students that haven't paid for their band performance shirts this year. Please have your student bring payment ASAP and turn it in to the office. Thank you!
Copy of assignment email for 2/4-2/8Middle School jazz band will meet after school on Thursday from 3:15-4:00.
There are still some students that haven't paid for their band performance shirts this year. Please have your student bring payment ASAP and turn it in to the office. Thank you!
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 3rd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Feb. 28
7th Grade Language Arts:
Students are working on their Black History Month Biography Quilt Squares.
Geography
We are finishing our Holocaust unit with a Remembrance Wall project. Each student has read the stories of several people who experienced the Holocaust, and they then selected one of those people to create a small poster about. The posters will both tell about who the person was and what they went through, and contain a personal tribute written or created by the student to honor that person. We should be finished with this before the end of the week, and will then spend a day or two learning about European micro countries. -Mr. Jury
Science:
-This week in science we are finishing unit 5 Kinetic and Potential Energy. There will be a short quiz tomorrow (Tuesday). Students will also be completing a worksheet in class on Tuesday ""Kinetic and Potential Energy: Extending Your Knowledge"
We will be starting Unit 6 Newton's 3rd Law of Motion on Wednesday.
-warm ups due this Friday (1/28-2/8)
-Science in the News summary is due Feb. 28
Math Periods 1-3-Perham
We are completing a unit on data. Students are creating scatter plots and completing 5 number summaries to analyze data. There will be a unit test next Friday.
Math Period 4- Perham
Students are studying the application of percents. There will be a unit test next Friday.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
We are continuing our study of exponents. We will have a quiz on Friday.
Copy of assignment email for 1/28-1/31
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Jan. 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
-Skellig - compare and contrast paragraphs - deu Tuesday
- Black history month activities
Geography
We will be spending the entire week learning more about the Holocaust, culminating with a remembrance project in which the students will make a display honoring individuals who were victims of the Holocaust.
Please feel free to get in touch with me regarding any questions or comments.
Please feel free to get in touch with me regarding any questions or comments.
Science:
-Students who have not completed Unit 4 p. 57 Reflecting on What You've Done need to turn it in by tomorrow (Tuesday)
-This week in science we are starting unit 5 Kinetic and Potential Energy. It is a short unit so there will be a quiz either this Thursday or next Monday.
-this Tuesday (Jan. 29) is the last day to turn in any missing science assignments from 2nd quarter.
-Science in the News summary is due Jan. 31
Math Classes-Perham
Students received their test back today. If they need to retake this they need to get their corrections done and complete the retake by Tuesday. All missing and revised work is due by Tuesday. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. We are starting new units on Wednesday.
Students received their test back today. If they need to retake this they need to get their corrections done and complete the retake by Tuesday. All missing and revised work is due by Tuesday. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. We are starting new units on Wednesday.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Today and tomorrow we are taking the semester 1 final exam. This exam gives me a good idea where students stand in regards to all the material we learned during the 1st semester. On Wednesday we will be starting unit 7.
Band
The Pep Band will perform at the boys and girls varsity basketball games this Friday. Rehearsal will be at 5:00 in the band room before the game.
Middle School Jazz Band will have their first meeting this Thursday from 3:15-4:00 in the band room. All interested students are welcome to attend.
Middle School Jazz Band will have their first meeting this Thursday from 3:15-4:00 in the band room. All interested students are welcome to attend.
Physical Education
Students need to get their make up records turned in for absences this semester. Parents or guardians need to sign the make up forms. They need to record one hour of exercise for each class period missed.
Students need to get their make up records turned in for absences this semester. Parents or guardians need to sign the make up forms. They need to record one hour of exercise for each class period missed.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Jan. 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
Skellig: Watch movie on block + finish on Thursday; complete movie notes
Skellig Short Writing Assignment (creative writing or Amazon review) - due Friday
Skellig Movie/Book Comparison: due Friday
Geography
This week we will finish the last of the eras in European history presentations. After that, we will begin our unit on the Holocaust.
(For questions and/or concerns related to the content of this unit, please first refer to the parent email that I recently sent out. For any further questions or comments, please feel free to email me at jjury@pleasanthill.k12.or.us or arrange a time to meet in person.)
We will be taking a couple of weeks on this topic. Next, we will take a day or two for learning about European micro countries. That will conclude our study of Europe's geography and history. Southwest Asia will be our next region/continent of focus.
(For questions and/or concerns related to the content of this unit, please first refer to the parent email that I recently sent out. For any further questions or comments, please feel free to email me at jjury@pleasanthill.k12.or.us or arrange a time to meet in person.)
We will be taking a couple of weeks on this topic. Next, we will take a day or two for learning about European micro countries. That will conclude our study of Europe's geography and history. Southwest Asia will be our next region/continent of focus.
Science:
-This week we are continuing our investigation of Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion. We are completing Investigation 4.1 "Observing the Motion of a Car", and "Eggsperiment" during block. We will complete Unit 4 the Reflecting on What You've Done on Thursday. There will be a short quiz this Friday on Newton's First and Second Laws of Motion.
-Jan. 29 last day to turn in any missing science assignments from 2nd quarter.
-Science in the News summary is due Jan. 31
Math Periods 1-3-Perham
The last test for the semester is this Friday. Students will be tested on lessons 4.1 through 4.4. We have review practice this week.
Math Periods 4-Perham
The last test for the semester is this Friday. Students will be tested on lessons 2.1 through 2.4, & 2.5. We have review practice this week.
The last test for the semester is this Friday. Students will be tested on lessons 4.1 through 4.4. We have review practice this week.
Math Periods 4-Perham
The last test for the semester is this Friday. Students will be tested on lessons 2.1 through 2.4, & 2.5. We have review practice this week.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
With the semester ending next week, we have two main grade entries left. Students will be taking the unit 6 exam this week and then the final exam next Monday and Tuesday. We will review in class for the final Thursday and Friday.
Physical Education
Students need to get their make up records turned in for absences this semester. Parents or guardians need to sign the make up forms. They need to record one hour of exercise for each class period missed.
Copy of assignment email for 1/14-1/18Students need to get their make up records turned in for absences this semester. Parents or guardians need to sign the make up forms. They need to record one hour of exercise for each class period missed.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Jan. 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
Skellig: Monday-Wednesday - read pages 150-168; Thursday - finish the book together
Skellig Final Quiz: Friday
Packet: Skellig questions; symbolism thinking; angel research: due at beginning of period on Friday
**All late work must be turned by FRIDAY, JANUARY 18th. Students have known this for two weeks. :)**
**Recreational Reading Presentations begin this week! Encourage your student to get their project done! Projects are due when they give their presentation. Presentation times are posted in classroom**
Geography
This week the students are giving presentations on different eras in European history. They have spent a lot of time researching their assigned era and making a poster of it, and each group or individual student will teach their classmates about their era on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Following the completion of that project, we will be starting a mini-unit on the Holocaust. This is a difficult topic to discuss, teach, and learn about, but it is also a vitally important event to learn about and understand. I will be sending out an email with more details about this to the parents of all of my 7th grade students later today.
Following the completion of that project, we will be starting a mini-unit on the Holocaust. This is a difficult topic to discuss, teach, and learn about, but it is also a vitally important event to learn about and understand. I will be sending out an email with more details about this to the parents of all of my 7th grade students later today.
Science:
-This week we are finishing our unit on Magnets. We will be completing Investigation 3.3 "Magnets at a Distance". We will then begin Unit 4 Newton's First and Second Laws.
-This Wednesday we will take Unit 3 Quiz (students should study everything from Unit 3 in their lab notebook)
-Science in the News summary is due Jan. 31
Math-Perham-Periods 1-3
Students are studying systems of equations. This week the focus is on using tables and substitution to solve. There is an assignment each day in class. If students do not complete the assignment they should finish it for homework.
Math-Perham-Period 4
Students are studying using proportions in different situations. This week the focus is on similar figures, scale factors and maps. There is an assignment each day in class. If students do not complete the assignment they should finish it for homework.
Students are studying systems of equations. This week the focus is on using tables and substitution to solve. There is an assignment each day in class. If students do not complete the assignment they should finish it for homework.
Math-Perham-Period 4
Students are studying using proportions in different situations. This week the focus is on similar figures, scale factors and maps. There is an assignment each day in class. If students do not complete the assignment they should finish it for homework.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
Please check with your student.
Band
Pep Band will be playing at the boys and girls varsity basketball games this evening. Students are to meet in the band room at 5:00. If your student has yet to pay for their Concert Band or Beginning Band shirts, please do as as soon as possible. Payments can be made directly to the front office.
Copy of assignment email for 1/7/2019 - 1/11/2019
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Jan. 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
Weekly Work - due Friday:
-Skellig - read chapters 29-38 (pages 109-149)
-Skellig - complete three novel activities
In-Class Work - may complete with partner:
"The Schoolboy" poem analysis - due Thursday
"10 Things in Schools that Should be Obsolete" - read + journal questions - due Friday
**REMINDER - Recreational Reading presentations begin Tuesday, January 15! Encourage your student to get their project done and sign up for their presentation during Language Arts this week.**
Geography
In Geography we are almost finished with our Eras in European History unit. The students have finished their research into their chosen era and will be creating a poster and timeline to illustrate their era for their classmates. They will present their posters next week.
In Academy the students have finished the informational pamphlets that they created about an infectious disease they chose to research. We are wrapping up our unit now, as Friday is the last day of the rotation.
In Academy the students have finished the informational pamphlets that they created about an infectious disease they chose to research. We are wrapping up our unit now, as Friday is the last day of the rotation.
Science:
-This week we are starting a unit on Magnets. We will be completing Investigation 3.1 "Factors that Affect Magnetic Forces" during block this week. We will also complete Invest. 3.2 "Measuring Magnets", and Invest. 3.3 "Magnets at a Distance"
-We went over the unit 2 quiz. Students who would like to retake the test may do so after today and after they have studied.
-Science in the News summary is due Jan. 31
Math- Periods 1-3 (Mrs. Perham)
Students will be studying systems of equations. There is an assignment each day in math class. This week the focus will be on using graphing to find the solution. Prodigy is also an assignment this week.
Math-Period 4 (Mrs. Perham)
Students will be writing and solving proportions. There is an assignment each day in math class.
Students will be studying systems of equations. There is an assignment each day in math class. This week the focus will be on using graphing to find the solution. Prodigy is also an assignment this week.
Math-Period 4 (Mrs. Perham)
Students will be writing and solving proportions. There is an assignment each day in math class.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
This week we will continue studying systems of equations. There will be a small quiz on Friday.
Band
The Pep Band will be playing for the girls and boys varsity basketball games today against Creswell. Students are to meet in the band room at 5:00 for warm up and rehearsal.
Copy of assignment email for 12/17-12/21
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Dec. 21
7th Grade Language Arts:
Skellig: Chapters 20-28 - due by end of the day Friday
Three novel activities from The Novel Game: due Friday
Skellig quiz: Chapters 10-20 - Wednesday
Tone in Skellig Chs 24-27: Google Form - all week to work on it - due Friday
**Keep encouraging your student to read their Recreational Reading book! Winter break is a perfect time to cozy up and get some reading done!**
Geography
In Geography we are continuing our unit on Europe. We getting into a project where the students partner up to research a specific era in European history and then create a timeline and poster presentation about that era. We will also take a look at "micro-countries" in Europe, and create a physical map of Europe. All of this will be our focus for this week as we head toward break.
Science:
-This week we are completing Investigations 2.3 "Mass and Speed", 2.4 "Listening for Speed, and 2.5 "Measuring Gravitational Force". When students are absent, they need to come in to make up the lab.
-Unit 2 quiz this Friday! Students should study all notes and unit 2 investigations in their lab notebook.
-Science in the News summary is due this Friday, Dec. 21
Math Periods 1-3/Perham
This week students will practice skills and use the Desmos classroom activities to develop their understanding of linear equations and their graphs. Class time will be provided to complete the work. If a student wants to retake the linear equations block 3 test they need to complete test corrections and do some studying. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7.
Math Period 4/Perham
If students want to retake the block 1 unit test they need to complete test corrections and do some studying. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. This week students will be writing and solving proportions from situations. They will complete a short project using ratios and scale.
This week students will practice skills and use the Desmos classroom activities to develop their understanding of linear equations and their graphs. Class time will be provided to complete the work. If a student wants to retake the linear equations block 3 test they need to complete test corrections and do some studying. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7.
Math Period 4/Perham
If students want to retake the block 1 unit test they need to complete test corrections and do some studying. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. This week students will be writing and solving proportions from situations. They will complete a short project using ratios and scale.
Algebra 1 Mr. Thornton
We have started working on solving systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination. I will be gone Thursday and Friday this week and students will get an in class practice packet while I am gone. This packet will be due at the end of Friday's class.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Dec. 21
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Skellig chapters 1-10
*Skellig notebook work: hooking the reader, diary entries, tone, comprehension questions - all work can be found on Google Classroom if students are absent for the day or need to get caught up
Please keep encouraging your student to read their recreational reading book!
Geography
In Geography we are finishing the Geographic Feature Foldable, which is due tomorrow at the end of the school day. In Academy we just started a new rotation, so my class is beginning our Infectious Diseases unit for the next four weeks.
Science:
-This week students are continuing their study of the Nervous System. Monday-Wednesday we are doing Investigation 7.3 "Information Processing" and Thursday and Friday we will do Investigation 7.4 "Confusing the Brain"
-Science in the News summary is due Dec. 21
math periods 1-3-Perham
Students are writing and graphing equations from ordered pairs and situations. They will have a quiz on Friday on lessons 3.1 to 3.3. Students may revise assignments that earn a score less than 20.
math period 4-Perham
Students have begun lessons in the Proportions and Probability book. This week we will focus on unit rate and unit conversions. Students may revise assignments that earn a score less than 20.
Students are writing and graphing equations from ordered pairs and situations. They will have a quiz on Friday on lessons 3.1 to 3.3. Students may revise assignments that earn a score less than 20.
math period 4-Perham
Students have begun lessons in the Proportions and Probability book. This week we will focus on unit rate and unit conversions. Students may revise assignments that earn a score less than 20.
Algebra 1(Mr. Thornton)
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Nov 30th.
7th Grade Language Arts:
*Letter to the Editor Argumentative Writing: Due Friday
*First to Second Draft Checklist
*Final Notebook Check for unit: due Friday
*IXL - 10 Questions: due Friday
**GRADE BOOK ISSUES: After the recent update from the grade book, I have been unable to log into the system to input grades. It is being worked on and hopefully fixed soon (hopefully in the next couple days). Until then, I am unable to update grades. I am sorry for the inconvenience! **
Geography
This week we are working on a "Geographic Features Foldable". The research part of this assignment is on Google Classroom.
Science:
This week we are starting an in-depth study of the human nervous system. We did the Getting Started Lesson today. During block this week, we will investigate 4 different types of nervous system tissue under a microscope. We will investigate our nervous system reaction times in Investigation 7.2 "Stop, Drop, React". If we have time this week, we may start Investigation 7.3 "Information Processing"
-Science in the News summary is due Nov. 30
Math periods 1-3-Perham
Students received their block test back today. If a students wants to retake this test they need to make test corrections and study the concepts. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. We are beginning the unit on writing and graphing linear equations.
Math period 4-Perham
Students received their block test back today. If a students wants to retake this test they need to make test corrections and study the concepts. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. We are beginning the unit on ratios. Students will be returning their book to the library and checking out the new math text. There is online access for all of our books at corefocusonmath.com.
Students received their block test back today. If a students wants to retake this test they need to make test corrections and study the concepts. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. We are beginning the unit on writing and graphing linear equations.
Math period 4-Perham
Students received their block test back today. If a students wants to retake this test they need to make test corrections and study the concepts. Help is available before school, during lunch and during period 7. We are beginning the unit on ratios. Students will be returning their book to the library and checking out the new math text. There is online access for all of our books at corefocusonmath.com.
Algebra 1(Mr. Thornton)
This week, my student teacher will be doing his final four lessons of this semester (Tuesday-Friday). His teaching will end with a quiz next Monday. His unit will relate to solving and graphing inequalities.
Band
The Pep Band will perform this Wednesday at the boys and girls varsity home basketball games. If your student is interested in playing in the Pep Band this winter, please have them talk to Mr. Tendick and pick up a schedule for the season.
Copy of assignment email for 11/13-11/20 (combined)
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 2nd Q Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Nov 30th.
7th Grade Language Arts:
Argumentative Writing
*Thesis Statement Handout - due FRIDAY at beginning of class - needs to go in notebook
*Solar Energy Article Comparisons with questions - due Friday
*Argument vs Evidence - will hand out next Monday - due Tuesday
*Topic for Letter to the Editor - due Friday - needs to be checked off by me
*Argumentative Letter Organizer - needs to be started and checked off by me before writing can begin
*Letter to the Editor - argumentative writing - due TBD (after Thanksgiving Break)
**2nd Quarter Recreational Reading Book needs to be checked off by THURSDAY - please help your student remember to find a book to read for the quarter!**
Geography
We are starting a new unit on Europe
Science:
This week we are continuing our exploration of body systems. We are learning about the external and internal anatomy of a frog through dissection. We will also be exploring skeletal similarities of various organisms in Investigation 6.5. Next week we will complete Investigation 6.6 "Analyzing Evolutionary Relationships"
-Human Body System Poster due this Thursday, Nov. 15
-Science in the News summary is due Nov. 30
Math Periods 1-3- Perham
Students are studying the linear equations. They will know how to use tables, graphs and situations to write equations. There will be a unit test on these concepts on Tuesday, November 20th.
Math Period 4- Perham
Students will finish the introduction to algebra unit this week. There will be a unit test on the core concepts on Tuesday, November 20th.
Students are studying the linear equations. They will know how to use tables, graphs and situations to write equations. There will be a unit test on these concepts on Tuesday, November 20th.
Math Period 4- Perham
Students will finish the introduction to algebra unit this week. There will be a unit test on the core concepts on Tuesday, November 20th.
Algebra 1(Mr. Thornton)
For the remainder of this week and the 2 days next week, we will finish unit 4. Over the weekend there will be a take home exam that students need to complete by Monday (3:10pm). This take home exam is to be done independently, but they are allowed to use any resource that doesn't involve another person.
The unit 4 exam will be next Tuesday.
The unit 4 exam will be next Tuesday.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 1stQ Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Nov 30th.
Language Arts
Lyddie Final project due FRIDAY (may give to Monday depending on how kids are doing)
Lyddie RRJ Work - turn in by FRIDAY - should have this mostly done, as we were working on it all novel
Fact vs Opinion handout - due Friday
2nd Quarter Recreational Reading Book - need to have it picked out by MONDAY
Geography
Students are finish World Religion packets by end of school on Wednesday. Unit Test on Thursday.
Science:
This week we are learning about organization in plants and animals. Students are finishing up Investigation 6.2 "Levels of Organization". They are also creating a Human Body System Poster. It is due Friday. Students were given a scoring guide in class today. There will be a lot of class time provided to work on this project.
-Science in the News summary is due Nov. 30
Math /Perham
Period 1-3 math/Perham
Students have a math quiz on rate of change and start values on Friday. There is an assignment each day in math class. If the assignment is not finished it should be finished as homework. Prodigy is extra credit this week.
Period 4 math/Perham
We have a smaller class now with a new combination of students. We will use this week to practice the introduction to algebra concepts. We will be learning distributive property and solving two step equations.
PE Period 6- 8th grade
We will now have three teachers for the 8th grade PE sections. Mr. Joel, Mr. Kent and Mrs. Perham will each have a class. Students will rotate from a game unit to fitness unit to a recreation unit. We will continue to have choices for students on Fridays that combine all three classes. The grading practices and syllabus have not changed.
Students have a math quiz on rate of change and start values on Friday. There is an assignment each day in math class. If the assignment is not finished it should be finished as homework. Prodigy is extra credit this week.
Period 4 math/Perham
We have a smaller class now with a new combination of students. We will use this week to practice the introduction to algebra concepts. We will be learning distributive property and solving two step equations.
PE Period 6- 8th grade
We will now have three teachers for the 8th grade PE sections. Mr. Joel, Mr. Kent and Mrs. Perham will each have a class. Students will rotate from a game unit to fitness unit to a recreation unit. We will continue to have choices for students on Fridays that combine all three classes. The grading practices and syllabus have not changed.
Algebra 1(Mr. Thornton)
This week are continuing our study of linear functions. Our main focus will be studying different forms of writing equations of lines.
Please note: quarter grades have been entered but the unit 3 exam can still be retaken if the score was under 80%.
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 1stQ Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Oct. 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
Students will continue their presentations this week. Students are also finishing up the novel Lyddie this week.
Science:
-This week we will be completing Investigation 6.1 Exploring Systems and Their Subsystems Within an Organism and Invest. 6.2 "Levels of Organization".
-Science in the News summary is due Oct. 31
-Last day to turn in or revise any first quarter science work or retake any first quarter science quiz is Thursday, Nov.
Math- Periods 1-3 Perham
Students have begun the unit on linear sequences and slope. Students have an assignment each day in math class. If they do not finish in class they need to complete it for homework. Students wanting to retake the block 1 test need to complete test corrections first. Help is available before school, lunch and during period 7.
Math- Period 4 Perham
This week we will have an introduction to algebra concepts. Students have an assignment each day in math class. If they do not finish in class they need to complete it for homework. Students wanting to retake the block 1 test on integers need to complete test corrections first. Help is available before school, lunch and during period 7.
Students have begun the unit on linear sequences and slope. Students have an assignment each day in math class. If they do not finish in class they need to complete it for homework. Students wanting to retake the block 1 test need to complete test corrections first. Help is available before school, lunch and during period 7.
Math- Period 4 Perham
This week we will have an introduction to algebra concepts. Students have an assignment each day in math class. If they do not finish in class they need to complete it for homework. Students wanting to retake the block 1 test on integers need to complete test corrections first. Help is available before school, lunch and during period 7.
Math with Mr. Brown
All students in Mr. Brown's math class can access all assignments on Google classroom. All students have the code.
Algebra 1 Thornton
We are starting unit 4 this week (linear functions). I currently have a student teacher who is going to be teaching a few lessons beginning Monday. I am excited to see him teach and I think he is well prepared.
Also, please check the grading program to view unit 3 exam scores. If the score is below 80%, the exam can be made up.
Also, please check the grading program to view unit 3 exam scores. If the score is below 80%, the exam can be made up.
Geography
We have started our mini-unit on the Main World Religions. This unit helps us all understand what the core/basic tenants,beliefs, and practices are of the 6 most common religions of our global community: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism. This unit is used as a basis of understanding cultures and practices around the world and our own country, especially when we begin doing regional studies next quarter. We will use this neutral, and reliable resource: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
- Finish Religion video notes
- Complete the Religions of the World packet using the link listed above (posted on google classroom)
- Current Event Assignment is due by Thursday, Nov 1. A copy of the Current Event form and directions are on google classroom
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 1stQ Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Oct. 31
7th Grade Language Arts:
Lyddie Work
- Close reading of chapter 18 - due FRIDAY - summary of chapter in RRJ
- Read chapters 19-20 - 2 journal entries PER chapter - 4 total - in RRJ
- Nonfiction connection - "Child Labor Laws in India" - read article and respond - on Google Classroom - due FRIDAY
- Lyddie QUIZ - chapters 10-17 - BLOCK DAY
**Recreational Reading presentations - start today through the end of the quarter! Make sure to ask your student when they are presenting!**
*Maude Kerns field trip - FRIDAY October 26th - please have your student bring a $1 donation and turn in to Ms. Billings*
Science:
-Unit 5 Cellular Respiration quiz this week during block (per. 1,3,5 on Tuesday and per. 2,4,6 on Wednesday)
-This week we will be completing Investigation 5.2 Autotrophs and Cellular Respiration, Investigation 5.3 "Are All Foods Created Equal?", Unit 5 Reflecting on What You've Done, and Investigation 6.1 Exploring Systems and Their Subsystems Within an Organism.
-warm ups 10/15-10/26 due Friday
-Science in the News summary is due Oct. 31
-Last day to turn in or revise any first quarter science work or retake any first quarter science quiz is Thursday, Nov. 1
-Late assignments are now subject to 30% grade reduction. Please encourage your student to be on time with their work. :)
-I have set up a Google Classroom page (access code is: 20x2xj) for students to access daily warm ups, class notes, and a link to the online textbook.
Math- Perham Periods 1-3
Students have the unit test on the introduction to algebra concepts on block day. There is also a prodigy assignment this week.
Math Perham Period 4
Students have the unit test on Integer Operations on Thursday. There is a prodigy assignment they can do to help them prepare for this test.
Math with Mr. Brown
All students in Mr. Brown's math class can access all assignments on Google classroom. All students have the code.
Algebra 1 Thornton
This week we are finishing unit 3. We will either test on Friday or Monday depending on how review goes.
Geography
We will begin Main World Religions unit this week. This unit helps us all understand what the core/basic tenants,beliefs, and practices are of the 6 most common religions of our global community: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism. This unit is used as a basis of understanding cultures and practices around the world and our own country, especially when we begin doing regional studies next quarter. We will use this neutral, and reliable resource: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
- Warm ups for 10/22-10/26 due Friday
- Finish up Aspects of Identity packet (links on google classroom)
- Religion video notes
- Start Religions of the World packet using the link listed above (posted on google classroom)
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 1stQ Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Oct. 31
Science:
-Due at the start of class on Tuesday: "Reflecting on What You've Done: Photosynthesis" (students received this last week)
-This week we are learning about Cellular Respiration. Our goal is to complete Investigation 5.1 "Obtaining Evidence that Thermal Energy is Released during Cellular Respiration", Investigation 5.2 "Designing an Investigation to Determine if Autotrophs Perform Cellular Respiration", and Investigation 5.3 "Are All Foods Created Equal?".
-Science in the News summary is due Oct. 31
-Late assignments are now subject to 30% grade reduction. Please encourage your student to be on time with their work. :)
-I have set up a Google Classroom page (access code is: 20x2xj) for students to access daily warm ups, class notes, and a link to the online textbook.
Math- Perham Periods 1-3
Students are solving multi-step equations this week and then completing a review of all block 1 material. There will be a test on all block 1 algebra concepts next week. Math prodigy is extra credit this week.
Math- Perham Period 4
Students are learning how to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers. They have an assignment each day to practice these skills without a calculator. Math prodigy is extra credit this week.
Math with Mr. Brown
All students in Mr. Brown's math class and access all assignments on google classroom. All student have the code.
Algebra 1 Thornton
We will continue our study of linear functions. The main focus relates to intercepts, zeros, and graphing. There will be a quiz on Friday.
Geography
- Complete Human Rights Organization Resources and Reflection assignment on google classroom
- United Nations/Human Rights Quiz (Tuesday, open note)
- Complete Aspects of Identity assignment of google classroom (Wed/Thur)
- Start working on Religion packet.
Copy of assignment email for 10/8-10/12
Long-Term Projects (working on at home):
- 1stQ Recreational reading – Read one approved book per quarter and complete a book activity to present the last two weeks of each quarter. Rec form must be signed by parent/guardian to acknowledge you are reading outside of class. Forms and a list of book activities can be accessed on bemccool.blogspot.com or LA google classroom
- Science in the News due Oct. 31
Language Arts
-Continue reading Lyddie in class and answer RJ questions.
-Students should have a recreational book that they are reading at home. They need to finish novel and complete a book activity/report by the end of the quarter. Please encourage your student to read daily. :)
Science:
-CELL MODEL project due at the beginning of class on TUESDAY, Oct. 9 (periods 1,3,5) and WEDNESDAY, Oct. 10 (periods 2,4,6) Students received a handout last week with all of the details of this assignment. (Please note, you do not need to buy anything for this project. Students should be creative with what they already have at home.) Edible models MUST be covered when brought to school.
-Photosynthesis Quiz this Thursday! Students should study all of section 4 in their lab notebooks.
-Science in the News summary is due Oct. 31
-Late assignments are now subject to 30% grade reduction. Please encourage your student to be on time with their work. :)
-I have set up a Google Classroom page (access code is: 20x2xj) for students to access daily warm ups, class notes, and a link to the online textbook.
Math with Mrs. Perham
Students received their block 1 test back on Monday. If students want to complete a retake test to improve their grade they must complete test corrections. Help is available for students to complete their test corrections before school, during lunch and during period 7. Students can also watch videos for the math concepts they struggled to understand using the corefocusonmath.com website. Students will receive assignment credit for video notes they complete independently.
Math with Mr. Brown
All students in Mr. Brown's math class and access all assignments on google classroom. All student have the code.
Algebra 1 Thornton
This week is a weird week with many high school student taking state wide assessments. Class time will be utilized to build math vocabulary and help students identify common assessment words. With no school on Friday, we will start unit 3 next Monday.
Geography
- Finish up the 30 Human Rights Reflection Journal using the link from the United Nations Human Rights Council. The link and instructions can be found on google classroom. - Due Monday
- Create a Human Rights poster - high quality individual poster that will promote one Human Right (HR # , name, summary and examples with design and images) - Due Thursday to share with the class.
- Group ranking activity with the United Nations 30 Human Rights
- Latitude/Longitude review wks
- United Nations/ Human Rights Unit Quiz (Thursday)
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