7th Grade News: September 5-8, 2017

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General News for the 7th Grade

Labor Day Holiday = No School = Monday, September 4


21st Century Begins on Tuesday, September 5

The 21st Century Before and After-School Program begins on Tuesday, September 5.  

The after-school program begins at 4:00 pm and concludes at 6:00 pm each evening, Monday-Thursday.  Bus transportation home is available.  This year there are exciting activities that will be a part of the 21st Century after-school program.   
  • Mondays = Intramural Sports with Mr. Yungmann, Mathematics with Mr. Aqui, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance with Ms. Wiggins, Modern Art Applications with Ms. Joyner
  • Tuesdays = Visual Arts with Ms. Campbell, Math Counts with Mr. Hussain and Mrs. Dalton, STEP Team with Mrs. McDavid, Chess with Mr. Scott
  • Wednesdays = Intramural Sports with Mr. Yungmann, Mathematics with Mr. Aqui, Hip Hop and Contemporary Dance with Ms. Wiggins, Chorus and Music with Mr. Lawrence
  • Thursdays = Visual Arts with Mr. Wright, Science & Energy Team with Ms. Hughes, Georgia's Best Business Ethics with Mrs. Callahan, STEP Team with Mrs. McDavid
  • The morning program, "Morning Mentors," is available Monday-Friday from 7:00 am- 8:00 am.  Mrs. Dalton is the Morning Mentors teacher.
Please see Mrs. Dalton for a 21st application if you would like to enroll in the program.  


Detention

The 7th Grade hosts detention every Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 pm.  If your child receives a detention, he or she will have a detention notice provided at least 2 school days in advance.  

School Supply List

List of Supplies all 7th Graders will need:  Click here

ELA News

Monday: Labor Day (No School)
Tuesday: Guided Reading
Wednesday: Science Fiction Essays
Thursday: Guided Reading
Friday: "Post-Test Unit 2 (Finish SciFi Essays)
***Students have a 30 minute per night reading log. 
ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot).
ELAGSE7RL6: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text.
ELAGSE7W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Science News

Monday:  No School
Tuesday:  Symbiosis
Wednesday:  Predator/Prey
Thursday:  Deforestation & Desertification - All Biome Project SlideShows are due!
Friday:  Biomes Test - Rescheduled for Wednesday, September 13

Math News
We hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. It's time to get back into the swing of things - only a 4-day week! This week in math, students will be learning about multiplication and division of integers (positive and negative numbers). Over the past few weeks, we have investigated and developed algorithms for adding and subtracting integers. Our first unit of study is quickly coming to an end. Be on the lookout for information concerning our first Unit Test.

 Regarding assignments for the week, the 7th grade math teachers will give out homework on Tuesday. This homework assignment will be due on Thursday. Having said this, students may also have a "check-up" quiz to assess their knowledge throughout the week. Stay tuned for updates. We will update the blog to reflect any changes. Our homework for this week has been linked below. In addition to the homework, you will also find a link to an example presentation that students will be working on during the upcoming week. 
7th Grade Math Homework - Week of 9/4/2017
Example Presentation - Multiplying Integers

 Please feel free to email your child's respective math teacher if you have any questions.


Social Studies News

This week in social studies we will finish Unit 1 Africa Geography by learning about African folktales, reviewing for the unit test, and taking the unit test. The test will be on Friday. Students received a study guide last week, which is due on Wednesday. Late study guides will not receive any credit. 

SS7G1 Locate selected features of Africa.
a. Locate on a world and regional political physical map: Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Victoria, Great Rift Valley, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.
b. Locate on a world and regional political physical map the countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Sudan.

SS7G2 Explain environmental issues across the continent of Africa.
a. Explain how water pollution and unequal access to water impacts irrigation, trade, industry, and drinking water.
b. Explain the relationship between poor soil and deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
c. Explain the impact of desertification on the environment of Africa.

SS7G3 Explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.


7th Grade Teachers
Language Arts
Mrs. Kaitlin Bevis - bevisk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Kong Heu - heukong@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Verne Rucker - ruckerv@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Robin Jones - jonesr2@clarke.k12.ga.us

Mathematics
Mr. Mark Aqui - aquima@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Ashley Destefani - destefania@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Jason Pratt - prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. John Spinks - spinksj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Tyron Scott - scottt@clarke.k12.ga.us

Science
Mrs. Maxine Dalton - daltonm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Ms. Audrey Hughes - hughesa@clarke.k12.ga.us

Social Studies
Mr. Nick Hussain - hussainn@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mr. Rob Olin - olinr@clarke.k12.ga.us
Coach Jim Page - pagej@clarke.k12.ga.us

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