Newsletter May 5th, 2017

What a wonderful way to end the week; STAR test done for most kids, the sun is shining and lots of work-time in classes. Thank you so much to all of those who have donated to the auction so far, we appreciate your willingness and generosity! 

The next few weeks tend to be very busy in 7th grade; lots of end of year projects and higher level thinking happening here at school.  All classes work until the last bell on the last day of classes so you may see more homework if time is not spent wisely in class.  If you are wondering how your child is doing make sure to check Infinite Campus and/or reach out to us.  We would love to speak to you.

English (Ripp):

We have three projects due in the next week all pertaining to books!  Students have been meeting with their book clubs to discuss character changes and themes, and they are also working on their final graded speech.  

Deadlines:

Character development project May 8th

Best Book of the Year Speech May 12th

Theme Analysis Project May 15th

Questions to ask:
How has your character changed in your book club book?

How did you do on your STAR test (all students have been shown their scores)?

Which book did you pick for your best book of the year speech?

Math (Gratzl):

Deadlines in Math:  Filling and Wrapping Quiz Corrections are due by Friday, May 12th.

Questions to ask your child about math:

-How do you find the radius, circumference and area of a circle whose diameter is 10cm?

-Are there any concepts in math class that you do not understand right now?  If so, have you spoken to Mrs. Gratzl about them?

Science (Spaeth):

Natural Selection test 5/12

Stoller (Geography):

EU Quiz May 12

We wrapped up our study of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall.  Now we look at how that helped created the European Union.  Ask your child how the EU began?  Why is Europe sometimes called the United States of Europe?  What are the benefits and drawbacks of the EU?

Westrich:

English: Starting Book Clubs

English: List 21 Word Work due Thursday, May 11th; Summative Friday, May 12

German: Learners should be spending 5-10 minutes daily reviewing their Unit 5 Vocabulary.

Art:

 How does your finished ceramic project represent your personality?     Sketchbook Assignment (2 drawings) due May 31st

art extended: What is your idea for your final value project?

Howe:

Berlin Wall Drawing 5/8 (Geography)

Orchestra Concert

Monday, May 8, 2017
Oregon PAC
Concert Time 7:00 p.m.
Call Time 6:30 p.m.
Concert black requested
Reception to follow at Froyo