Jun
12
2018

Final Grades/Missing Work

AGENDA:

  1. Received a letter from the 8th grade ELA teachers regarding summer learning requirements
  2. Passed back all papers and tests
  3. Logged into Student Connect to check grades
  4. Students with missing work could complete the assignments to hopefully raise their overall grades
  5. Watched a portion of the movie version of one of the novels read in the Literature Groups
  6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Complete any missing work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 6/13 ~ ALL missing work and/or redone work

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly at 1:15 pm
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day and Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05 am
Jun
01
2018

Timed Test & NWEA Language Usage

AGENDA:

  1. Reviewed Latin Word Chunks
  2. Took 3rd timed test on Latin Word chunks
  3. Students still testing logged in to work towards completing the NWEA Language Usage test
  4. Students who completed their NWEA Language Usage test could use the remainder of the class time to continue with reading their novel and/or completing any missing work for class
  5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 6/7 ~ 4th (and final) timed LWC test
  • 6/8 ~ Final test on novel
  • 6/8 ~ Turn in novel

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
30
2018

NWEA Language Usage Testing

AGENDA:

  1. Reviewed last timed test on Latin Word Chunks and received study guide
  2. Continued with NWEA Language Usage testing
  3. Students who completed the NWEA test could enter their scores in their ePortfolios and then continue with their novels and 4-square response sheets
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/31~ NWEA Language Usage test
  • 5/31 ~ 4-square response sheet
  • 6/1 ~ 3rd timed LWC test
  • 6/8 ~ 4th timed LWC test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
24
2018

Timed Test & Lit Groups

AGENDA:

  1. Reviewed Latin Word Chunks either on own or with a partner/group
  2. Took second timed test on Latin Word Chunks
  3. Worked with Literature Circles: Given one focus to analyze the text, continued with reading schedule, worked on next 4-square
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test
  • 6/1 ~ 3rd timed LWC test
  • 6/8 ~ 4th timed LWC test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
23
2018

LWC Review & Literature Circles

AGENDA:

  1. Reviewed Latin Word Chunks either on own or with a partner/group
  2. Reviewed baseline score from first timed test on Latin Word Chunks in preparation for tomorrow’s next timed test
  3. Worked with Literature Circles: Turned in #4 4-square sheet, continued with reading schedule, began work on #5 4-square sheet
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/24 ~ 2nd timed LWC test
  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test
  • 6/1 ~ 3rd timed LWC test
  • 6/12 ~ 4th timed LWC test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
18
2018

Intro to Timed Test / Literature Circles

AGENDA:

  1. Turned in IXL record sheet for the 4th card marking
  2. Reviewed Latin Word Chunks
  3. Took a timed test on the Latin Word Chunks to establish a baseline score
  4. Worked with Literature Circles: Discussed irony, sarcasm & satire then continued working on 4-square response sheet
  5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip [Interested 7th & 8th graders to receive permission slips on 5/10; cost is $65 per student for park ticket + bus]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
16
2018

NWEA Reading Test Day 3

AGENDA:

  1. Continued NWEA Reading test for the spring session
  2. Students who completed the reading test could either read their Literature circle novel and/or complete IXL skill practice
  3. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule
  2. Complete 5 IXL skills

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/17 ~ Continue NWEA Reading test
  • 5/18 ~ IXL record sheet for the 4th card marking
  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip [Interested 7th & 8th graders to receive permission slips on 5/10; cost is $65 per student for park ticket + bus]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
15
2018

NWEA Reading Test Day 2

AGENDA:

  1. Continued NWEA Reading test for the spring session
  2. Students who completed the reading test could either read their Literature circle novel and/or complete IXL skill practice
  3. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule
  2. Complete 5 IXL skills

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/16 ~ Continue NWEA Reading test
  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/16 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later
  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip [Interested 7th & 8th graders to receive permission slips on 5/10; cost is $65 per student for park ticket + bus]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
14
2018

NWEA Reading Test

AGENDA:

  1. Started NWEA Reading test for the spring session
  2. Students who completed the reading test could either read their Literature circle novel and/or complete IXL skill practice
  3. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule
  2. Complete 5 IXL skills

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/15 ~ Continue NWEA Reading test
  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/16 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later
  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip [Interested 7th & 8th graders to receive permission slips on 5/10; cost is $65 per student for park ticket + bus]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am
May
11
2018

IXL & Literature Circles

AGENDA:

  1. Worked on completing IXL skills [record sheets available on iLearn]
  2. Students combined with Ms. Wooton’s class for their Literature Circles
  3. Lit Circles met to continue with reading and responses
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Follow Literature Group reading schedule
  2. Complete 5 IXL skills

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/14 ~ Begin NWEA Reading test
  • 5/29 ~ Begin NWEA Language Usage test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/14 ~ First day to turn in Cedar Point permission slip and money [exact cash $65]; seats are filled on a first come, first served basis
  • 5/16 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later
  • 5/25 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 5/28 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day
  • 6/8 ~ Annual “Wheels Assembly” [7th & 8th to attend in the PM]
  • 6/11 ~ Annual Cedar Point trip [Interested 7th & 8th graders to receive permission slips on 5/10; cost is $65 per student for park ticket + bus]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th grade honors assembly
  • 6/13 ~ 7th grade Reward Day
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY! Early dismissal at 11:05am