We believe in creating a nurturing and engaging
learning environment where students feel safe to take risks and explore
their interests.
Tell Me About Your Child:
‘In A Million Words Or Less’
Dear Parent(s),
We are asking you to do us a great big favor. We are hoping that you
will write a little something that would help us to get to know your child.
We cannot imagine that you will find it too arduous, knowing that every
parent loves to share insightful information about his or her child. We are
giving you full bragging rights to share as much as you would like.
“Why do I have to write about my child?” you ask. As middle school
teachers, we find it difficult to get to know each of our students. We want
to be able to reach out to our classes and help them learn in the best
way. Asking you, the expert on your child, to describe his/her interests,
likes, dislikes, and what ultimately makes them tick, gives us insight to
develop lesson plans and activities centered on your child’s needs and
curiosity. We want to be able to provide the most engaging learning
environment and experiences that we can.
We are not asking for pages upon pages, but a generous description of
the essential information we would need to know about your child.
We appreciate your efforts and look forward to working with you and
your child this year. Thanks a bunch!
Sincerely,
The 7th
Grade Stars BlockJ:
Star's Block
Team
Web Pages 
Literature and Language Arts:
Jennifer Lippert, Stacie Noisey and
Alba Pollak
Math: Capri Paluch/Renzo Fontana, Alison Mahoney
Science: Sheri Fisher
Social Studies: Dean Starr
Special Education: Helene Garel-Frantzen and Julie Pollack
Student Suggestions for Success
Accurately fill out assignment notebook
daily for every class.
Be actively involved in lessons.
Complete homework on time.
Keep track of grades and missing work.
Make up missing work in a timely manner.
Keep your binder and locker organized.
Put forth your best effort.
Parent Suggestions for Student Success
Make sure your child has a quiet place free
from distractions to study and to complete homework.
Check to see that your child's assignment notebook is being filled out
correctly, including daily homework and upcoming tests, quizzes, and
projects.
Check that your child's work is complete, follows directions, and is neat.
Help your child with study strategies and be sure they they are prepared for
quizzes and tests.
Talk to your child about what they are learning in class and how they are
progressing.
Communicate with teachers to follow-up on your child's progress.
If your child is part of extra-curricular activities, such as sports teams
or clubs, or if they are in band, orchestra, or chorus, help them to manage
their commitments to these activities with their homework responsibilities.
Parent Teacher Partnership
Let's work together to make this school a
great success. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact us via e-mail or phone. We are happy to help and look forward to
meeting all of you and working with you this year.
Band/Orchestra Lesson Calendar
The information on this calendar is a
resource for parents and students and is not meant to act as a substitute
for student responsibility in balancing lessons with class commitments.
Keep in mind that lessons are subject to change without notice on the
website and band and orchestra teachers reserve the right to change
groupings.
7th Lesson Calendar
Weekly Calendar
The information on the calendars is a resource for
parents and students and is not
meant to act as a substitute for student responsibility in writing
down assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects. Keep in mind that
calendars are subject to change without notice on
the website.
Stars' Calendar |
Monday
11/17/08
Book Fair in the Library
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Tuesday
11/18/08MSN Parent
Teacher Conferences
Book Fair in the Library |
Wednesday
11/19/08
Book Fair in the Library |
Thursday
11/20/08
Book Fair in the Library |
Friday
11/21/08
Book Fair in the Library |
| Literature
Lippert: Where the Red Fern Grows
Pollak: The Cay
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Lippert: Reading
Log due
G-F Reading log 4 due
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Lippert:
Quiz Chapters 1-5; Vocabulary Game Chapters 1-5
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Lippert: Quiz Vocabulary Chapters 1-5 |
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Lippert:
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Pollak:
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| Language Arts Lippert:
Newspaper Unit (Newspaper Terms, Headlines, and Leads)
Pollak: Newspaper Unit |
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Lippert:
Spelling Test
Front PageTerms
Pollak:
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| Math
Academic:
Standard:
Pre-Algebra:
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Brickman:
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Paluch:
Chapter 4 Test Standard Math |
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Paluch:
Chapter 4 Test Pre-Algebra Martin:
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Paluch:
Martin:
standard math, chapter 5 TEST, Monday 11.24
Pre-Algebra, chapter 4 TEST, Monday 11/24
Brickman:
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| Social Studies: Constitution Final
Thursday, December 11 |
Starr: |
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Starr: Constitution Quiz |
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Physical Education and Health Tests November 25 |
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Stars' Calendar |
Monday
11/24/08
Book Fair in the Library |
Tuesday
11/25/08Early
Release Day
Book Fair in the Library |
Wednesday
11/26/08No School
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Thursday
11/27/08Thanksgiving |
Friday
11/28/08No School
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| Literature
Lippert : Where the Red Fern Grows
Pollak:
The Cay
G-F: Where the Red Fern Grows |
Lippert:Reading Log due; Quiz Chapters
6-9 and game due. Read
historical fiction book for book report.
G-F reading log due
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| Language Arts
Lippert :Newspaper Front Page and
Straight News Writing
G-F: Newspaper Unit
Pollak:
Newspaper Unit |
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| Math
Academic:
Standard: Fractions
Pre-algebra: Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities |
Martin: |
Paluch:
Tuesday, December 2nd: Pre-Algebra - Chapter 5
Quiz (5.1-5.3)
Thursday, December 4th: Standard Math - Chapter 5
Quiz (5.1-5.4)
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| Science: Earth Science |
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| Social Studies
Constitution Unit
Final Thursday, December 11 |
Star: |
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| Physical Education and
Health |
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Physical Education and Health Tests November 25 |
