Hilsman 7th Grade News

Happy Fall! Trick or Treat for UNICEF   = October 25-November 3 Help kids in need all over the world!  See a Social Studies teacher or a Science teacher to get an orange box to help! 21st CCLC Report Card Review the Report Card for the 21st CCLC at Hilsman Middle School:  Middle School Report 21st CCLC meets every day before school from 7:00-8:00 am and Monday through Thursdays afterschool from 4:00-6:00 pm.  If you have questions about the program, please contact Mrs. Dalton or Ms. Hughes. ELA News Monday:  No School Tuesday:  Work on Argumentative Essays Wednesday : Argumentative Essay Planning Thursday:  Guided Reading Friday:  Fall Break ***Students have a 30 minute per night reading log.  RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its ...

Happy Fall! Fright Fest = Thursday,   October 26 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Trick or Treat for UNICEF = October 25-November 3 Help kids in need all over the world!  See a Social Studies teacher or a Science teacher to get an orange box to help! Fall Break for Students = Friday, October 27 & Monday, October 30 ELA News Monday:  Argumentative Essay Planning Tuesday:  Work on Argumentative Essays Wednesday : Argumentative Essay Planning Thursday:  Guided Reading Friday:  Fall Break ***Students have a 30 minute per night reading log.  RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. L2: Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and forma...

Important News from Ms. Maxey About the Hilsman Scholars Program Please view detailed information about the 2017-2018 Hilsman Scholars Program here:   Click Here to View ELA News Monday: Argumentative Essay Planning Tuesday: Work on Argumentative Essays Wednesday : Argumentative Essay Planning Thursday: Guided Reading Friday: Drafting An Argumentative Essay ***Students have a 30 minute per night reading log.  RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. L2: Analyze the main ideas and supporting details presented in diverse media and formats and explain how the ideas clarify a topic, text, or issue under study. Science News This is the final week of Unit 1! Monday:  Unit 1 Test or Wor...

Parent Conferences Fall Parent Conferences will take place October 11, 12, & 13.  Most seventh grade conferences will take place with students' 1st period (ELT) teacher.  If you have not received a confirmation note with your conference time, please contact your child's 1st Period teacher. No School for Students on Monday, October 9! Grade Level Parent Meeting In an effort to address many of your questions regarding curricula and grades, each grade level has scheduled a Parent Night. Administration will not be on the agenda as this is a time for parents and teachers to converse about what is needed to ensure our students are successful academically as well as behaviorally. The 7th Grade meeting will take place on  Tuesday, October 10  beginning at  6:30 pm. ELA News Monday: No School  Tuesday: Work on Argumentative Essays Wednesday: Work on Argumentative Essays Thursday: Guided Reading Friday: Drafting An Agruement ***S...

Parent Conferences Fall Parent Conferences will take place October 11, 12, & 13. Look for information this week to schedule your conference. Most seventh grade conferences will take place with students' 1st period (ELT) teacher. Grade Level Parent Meeting In an effort to address many of your questions regarding curricula and grades, each grade level has scheduled a Parent Night. Administration will not be on the agenda as this is a time for parents and teachers to converse about what is needed to ensure our students are successful academically as well as behaviorally. The 7th Grade meeting will take place on  Tuesday, October 10  beginning at  6:30 pm. ELA News Monday: Argumentative Essay Intros Tuesday: Guided Reading Wednesday: Philosophical Chairs Debate Thursday: Guided Reading Friday: Drafting An Agruement ***Students have a 30 minute per night reading log.  RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of wh...