Team Kani News: February 13-17, 2017
General News
School Dance
Date: Tuesday, February 14
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Cost: $2.00
Concessions will be available for $1.00-$2.00.
No School for Students on Monday -
President's Day Holiday
English/Language Arts News
This week, we will begin focusing on Benchmark II review. We will review and practice test taking strategies, reading comprehension, grammar skills, literary techniques, and writing skills.
There are still some students who have not turned in their WWII writing project; this includes a Progress Guide (the research notes document), a Prewrite (four square document), a rough draft, and a 5 paragraph final draft. We have dedicated more than 3 weeks on this project in class, so if your child has not turned in each component of the project, please help him/her to get this work in ASAP to receive grades. The 5 paragraph final draft counts as a test grade, which is currently counting as 60% of the entire class grade. We will have two more test grades to spread this weight out before the end of the 9 weeks; however, right now, this is heavily weighted in the overall grade which will be reflected on Friday's Progress Report.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress in the class, and encourage him/her to turn in all assignments on time. Your support in helping us to ensure your child's academic progress and success is appreciated!
This week, we will begin focusing on Benchmark II review. We will review and practice test taking strategies, reading comprehension, grammar skills, literary techniques, and writing skills.
There are still some students who have not turned in their WWII writing project; this includes a Progress Guide (the research notes document), a Prewrite (four square document), a rough draft, and a 5 paragraph final draft. We have dedicated more than 3 weeks on this project in class, so if your child has not turned in each component of the project, please help him/her to get this work in ASAP to receive grades. The 5 paragraph final draft counts as a test grade, which is currently counting as 60% of the entire class grade. We will have two more test grades to spread this weight out before the end of the 9 weeks; however, right now, this is heavily weighted in the overall grade which will be reflected on Friday's Progress Report.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress in the class, and encourage him/her to turn in all assignments on time. Your support in helping us to ensure your child's academic progress and success is appreciated!
There are still some students who have not turned in their WWII writing project; this includes a Progress Guide (the research notes document), a Prewrite (four square document), a rough draft, and a 5 paragraph final draft. We have dedicated more than 3 weeks on this project in class, so if your child has not turned in each component of the project, please help him/her to get this work in ASAP to receive grades. The 5 paragraph final draft counts as a test grade, which is currently counting as 60% of the entire class grade. We will have two more test grades to spread this weight out before the end of the 9 weeks; however, right now, this is heavily weighted in the overall grade which will be reflected on Friday's Progress Report.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for updates on your child's progress in the class, and encourage him/her to turn in all assignments on time. Your support in helping us to ensure your child's academic progress and success is appreciated!
Topics this Week:
Monday - Wednesday: Genetics & Heredity
Thursday & Friday: Punnett Squares
Friday - Big 10 Quiz #25
Friday - Big 10 Quiz #25
Notebook Check #3
2nd & 4th Periods: due on Friday, February 17
7th Period: due on Tuesday, February 21
Notebook Check #3 Link: View List Here
Science Benchmark Test: Tuesday, February 14
Topics: Human Body Systems and the Structure and Function of Cells
Study Guide linked here: Spring Benchmark Study Guide: Life Science, 7
Math News
This week in math, we will be spending a lot of time reviewing for our math Benchmark. The math Benchmark will be administered on Thursday, February 16.
On Monday, we will complete investigation 4.2, our final investigation covering probability. Our Unit 4 Test will take place in the days following our Benchmark.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be spent reviewing for the Benchmark. Students have been given numerous study resources. There are multiple review tools that have been uploaded to Google Classroom as well. There is no "required" homework this week. In lieu of a graded homework assignment, I am asking all students to complete at least 30 minutes of Benchmark studying each night.
Please continue to check Parent Portal for the latest updates concerning missing assignments and grades. All grades will be updated by Thursday of this week. I am encouraged because grades seem to be improving since progress reports were handed out.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Go Panthers!
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