It’s the end of the quarter this coming Wednesday, October 28th! It is hard to believe that the first quarter of 7th grade is already over, we are so grateful for the time with students and yet it also feels like we are just getting to know the kids. Please continue to reach out to us with questions, feedback, and concerns, we are truly trying to work as a team to reach every child and help them feel safe, supported, and interested in 7th grade.
Because the quarter ends on Wednesday, most teachers close the grading window that day as well. That means that for many teachers, they will no longer accept missing assignments after Wednesday unless otherwise stated. This provides teachers with a few days to create quarter grades and also the students a clean slate for quarter 2.
To Do:
The end of the quarter means that it is time for a supply return/pick up. All 7-O students should come to OMS one of the following times to either pick up or drop art supplies* and, for those in orchestra, pick up new music and solo/ensemble medals. There is also a special surprise from the 7-O team for every one of our Sharks; we hope you think it is jawsome!
October 28 11-1 drive up in bus loop
October 29 & 30 8-6 contactless in the main office foyer
*Students that have Art scheduled on orange days received supply kits at the beginning of the year and should be returning those to OMS. Students that have Art scheduled on black days will begin class 2nd quarter, and they will have supply kits to pick up at OMS.
Things to know:
The end of quarter 1 is October 28th
No school October 29th and 30th
To join the Multi-cultural student union email Mrs. Burton or Ms. Laibly
To join the library book club - email Mrs. Hunter
To join the Panther Pride club - email Mr. Zurawik - jtzurawik@oregonsd.net
To join the Art Club - email Mrs. Touhey - mstouhey@oregonsd.net
To join the Yearbook Club - email Mrs. Touhey - mstouhey@oregonsd.net
To join OMS Live staff - email Ms. Anderson - keanderson@oregonsd.net
To join GSA - email Mrs. Ripp - psripp@oregonsd.net
Helpful Links:
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Counselor’s Corner | Our guidance counselors presented Counselors' Corner to all 7th grade geography classes last week. They have added an additonal drop in session (normally scheduled for 2:00 on Tuesdays) on Calming Strategies and Mindfulness this Friday at 2:00. Link is on the whiteboard in the CC group room. Kids can access the link in their geography google classrooms.
Please continue to reach out to your child’s teachers for support and feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or to schedule a time to check-in. I’m happy to help support our OMS learners and their families in any way possible! Be well ~ Kit Laibly, School Counselor kjlaibly@oregonsd.net |
English
(Ripp) | Literably reading assessment will take place asynchronously the next two weeks. All students should complete two Literably reading assessments, we will discuss more in class. Deadlines: Read 2 hours+ every week in a book of your choosing. Personal narrative best draft due October 28th. See weekly work checklist for due dates.
Questions to ask: What are you working on as a reader? How did your Literably assessment go? How do you punctuate dialogue? How are you staying engaged in class?
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English
(Gunst) | This week and next your student will be completing their Literably assessment at home during Asynchronous Learning Time. This is an important assessment of their reading and reading comprehension skills. They continue to work on revising their (2 page minimum) personal narrative assignment that is due October 28. Your student should be reading at least 30 minutes a day outside of class. If they need new books to read; please just let me know. We continue to work on basic writing conventions such as parts of speech, homophones, and types of sentences.
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Enriched English
(Darken) | Read outside of class this week for fun and complete one Reader Response entry by Sunday night. Study WWW lesson 7. Next quiz on November 3rd. After you get some feedback, revise your personal narrative. Final draft due 10/27.
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Geography (Stoller) | Students wrapped up a mini unit on maps by creating USA political and physical maps. We are moving into our unit on Presidential elections and students are researching both candidates as we discuss making an informed vote. Students will also learn about how candidates use marketing techniques to create political signs.
Open Office Hours most M/T/R/F 1-2pm (meet.google.com/lookup/thefirefly).
Students who need more are welcome to use the ‘Passport to Enrichment’ which is posted in Google Classroom under Classwork. These are optional ‘Go for the 4!’ activities.
Questions What are some cool maps you saw? Who are the two major candidates for the office of President? What are some not well known facts about Presidential elections? How does the electoral college work? What are pros/cons of that system?
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Geography (Howe) |
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Math 7
(Gratzl) | Deadlines: Comparison Strategies Homework Due 10/25 Unit Rates and Constant of Proportionality Homework Due 10/28 All missing work and corrections are due for Quarter 1 by the end of the day 10/28
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Math Algebra (Malloy) | Math 8: TWMM .4.2 1.4.4 1.4.3 FJ .1.3 Algebra 1: 2.3.1 2.3.2 3.1.1 |
Math 8 (Wyss) |
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Science
(Grady) | Deadlines: Genetics Quiz Take 2 All Types of Inheritance
Questions to ask: Did you finish your Genetics Quiz Take 2 How did you do on your Quiz? Do you understand Punnett squares? Do you need to message Ms. Grady to set-up a meeting to get help?
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Science
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Krucas) | Deadlines: Questions to ask: Am I caught up on all my late assignments? Am I asking questions when I need help or setting up a meeting with Mr. Rockwell? Am I paying attention in class, video on when I can and taking science notes?
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Literacy Lab (Tanner) |
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Art (Touhey) | |
P.E. (Faulkner/ Fleming/Lund) | |
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Spanish (Cognac) |
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Spanish (Landsverk) | *Unit 2 Tic Tac Toe (6 boxes total) completed and turned in by Friday @3pm! *Any missing work due Friday as well. *Prepare for Unit 2 final (see Google Form), but please do not start yet! |
German (Wochenske) | Deadlines: Friday, Oct. 23 (3:00 pm) - all make up or missing work, or work you’d like to improve Friday, Oct. 23 - reading assessment - in class (Thurs/Fri classes) Tuesday, Oct. 27 - writing assessment - in class (Mon/Tues classes) Wednesday, Oct. 28 - speaking assessment - asynchronous work time (all classes)
All assignments will be loaded into Google classroom on the day the student is in class.
Questions to ask: What tools do you have to practice your vocabulary and communication? (class slides, vocab in Quizlet 5 min per day, other resources on Google classroom, single meet with Frau Wochenske via the scheduler in Google classroom) How do you greet someone during different times of the day? Tell me three things about yourself in German, then translate them for me?
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Bilingual (Lofgren) |
Preguntas para preguntarle a su hijo/a: ¿Cuáles son los beneficios de ser bilingüe? |
Orchestra (Black) | Students should be focused on practicing at least 10 minutes a day or 20 minutes every-other-day. Music focus: I Want You Back, goal of half note=98. They may practice with the scratch track once they are comfortable Please, work on completing all missing work: performance assessment and theory packet worksheets and submitting/uploading in Google Classroom. Questions to ask: What have you learned in the 1st quarter of Orchestra? What has been your favorite learning activity? |
Band (Seiter, Dorn, Kading) | Students should be practicing at least 10 minutes a day or 20 minutes every-other-day. Scale Focus: Concert Eb Major Scale Music Focus: Lift Every Voice & Sing and The Star-Spangled Banner - Flipgrid due Wednesday Essential Elements: p. 35 (Concert Eb) Technique Focus: hand position & posture Extension Activity: practice note names using Staff Wars - click allow for flashplayer Small Group Learning Band Schedule |
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Choir (Rattmann) | Students should have submitted both a recording of the melody for Give Light and the Harmony for Give Light. Contact Mrs. Rattmann if you have questions. Students are starting a new song using the minor scale. They should be practicing singing along with the video of Mr. Nachtigal (our student teacher) We will record the melody later this week. Remind students to use correct singers posture and hand signs as they practice at home. Try to give a private, quiet space that is not too echo-ey. :) Questions to ask: What is the title of the new song for choir? Which harmony part did you sing for Give Light? How did you give light to someone recently?
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