We are well on our way to the 2nd half of the school year! I am excited to work with my new computer applications group and continue with my current math classes.

7th Grade Mathematics

We are working on Chapter 12. This lesson focuses on finding percentages of numbers and using them in real world situations. They have been assigned Khan Academy to help them gain a greater understanding of what this lesson is about. Khan Academy was supposed to be due by Friday, but I am extending the deadline until Thursday this week. Here is our agenda:

• Monday: No School
• Tuesday: 1/2 day: Check packet pgs. 113-114. Turn in work from day substitute was here (Friday).
• Wednesday: 1/2 day: Ready pg. 108-109
• Thursday: In Class- Finish Ready pg. 108-109 HW: packet pgs. 115-116.
• Friday: In Class- Ready pg. 110-111 HW: packet pgs. 117-118.

Next week (1/27) we will begin the NWEA assessment. As students complete the assessment they will finish Chapter 12 and be given a Lesson 12 Quiz. Both will be completed before Friday.

Computer Applications

This course will focus on learning Applications in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). There will not be homework in this course as long as students use their time wisely. Grades will rely heavily on tests, quizzes, and other projects. Along with these scores, students will receive participation points that will gradually decrease if students are not making good choices in class. If students choose not to work or follow expectations they will lose these points. If a student loses all points in a class period, parents will be contacted, and a consequence will take place.

Please see note sent home today on expectations and return it signed with your student tomorrow!

Also, if your child does not have earbuds or headphones, it might be a good idea to purchase some for your student. There are some activities that we do in class that require students to listen to a video. Please do not send in air-pods, they will not work with the computers. (Send in ones that can be plugged into a desktop).

Questions?

As always if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me and I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education,

Mrs. Osak