7th Grade News: January 22-25, 2019
Binder Check Updates
Binder checks are continuing for the rest of the year. However, beginning this quarter, each teacher will now be checking for materials specific to that specific content area, not just checking for basic school supplies. Your child has a list of what is being checked in each class, which may change each week. As usual, students who earn enough points by the end of each month will continue to earn a dress down day! If you are in need of supplies for your child or would like to donate supplies, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History month presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21 from 6-7pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with the presentation should contact Mr. Black in or Ms. Page in 8th grade.
Reviewing Important Standards and Skills
The 7th grade teachers decided one way we will support students is to conduct a weekly review in each class of the most important standards and skills to prepare students for state testing and 8th grade. Science classes will support our math teachers and review math skills and concepts. Social studies teachers will support our ELA teachers and review language arts skills and concepts. This weekly review will continue at least through the beginning of April. If you have any questions, let us know! We'd be glad to answer them.
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Soccer Tryouts
Girls tryouts will take place on January 28th and 29th. The first practice will be January 31st. Information for boys tryouts is in the front office.
Ag / FFA News
Ag Class:
SAE Workday on Thursday 4:00-5:00 In Mrs. Martin's Room. (You must have a ride at 5:00)
SAE Check on Friday: 1 hour and 1 picture due on Google Classroom.
FFA: Thursday: 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00 Agriscience Fair and Nursery Landscape Practice.
ELA News
7th Grade Faculty
Binder checks are continuing for the rest of the year. However, beginning this quarter, each teacher will now be checking for materials specific to that specific content area, not just checking for basic school supplies. Your child has a list of what is being checked in each class, which may change each week. As usual, students who earn enough points by the end of each month will continue to earn a dress down day! If you are in need of supplies for your child or would like to donate supplies, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History month presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21 from 6-7pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with the presentation should contact Mr. Black in or Ms. Page in 8th grade.
Reviewing Important Standards and Skills
The 7th grade teachers decided one way we will support students is to conduct a weekly review in each class of the most important standards and skills to prepare students for state testing and 8th grade. Science classes will support our math teachers and review math skills and concepts. Social studies teachers will support our ELA teachers and review language arts skills and concepts. This weekly review will continue at least through the beginning of April. If you have any questions, let us know! We'd be glad to answer them.
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Soccer Tryouts
Girls tryouts will take place on January 28th and 29th. The first practice will be January 31st. Information for boys tryouts is in the front office.
Ag / FFA News
Ag Class:
SAE Workday on Thursday 4:00-5:00 In Mrs. Martin's Room. (You must have a ride at 5:00)
SAE Check on Friday: 1 hour and 1 picture due on Google Classroom.
FFA: Thursday: 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00 Agriscience Fair and Nursery Landscape Practice.
ELA News
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 to Friday, January 25, 2019: Students will be focusing on preparing to write a formal argumentative essay this week as we build upon our argumentative writing unit. Students will choose a topic and will have to research and prepare to write a formal 5 paragraph essay. The essay will include a cover page, 5 paragraphs, and a works cited page.
Math News
We are in Unit 3 this week. Unit 3 is about equations and inequalities. In this unit, students are developing skills in areas that are traditionally known as algebra. They learn algebraic methods for solving equations. Students will also solve linear inequalities in one variable and represent their solutions on a number line. Family Materials for this unit. Khan Academy is another good resource for students with internet access.
Homework for this week: Homework Q3 #1 (due 1/11) Students with internet access can also build fluency by using MobyMax, either "Fact Fluency" or "Math".
Coming Up: Unit 3 post-test on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd
Monday 1/14: Solving Two-step equations
Tuesday 1/15: Review for Milestone/Remediation day. Binder checks.
Wednesday 1/16: Solving Real-world problems using equations and inequalities
Thursday 1/17: Solving Real-world problems using equations and inequalities
Friday: 1/18: Unit 3 Review and Study Guide for Unit 3 post-test on Wed. 1/23
Science News
Unit 2: Structure & Function of Living Systems "Cells"
S7L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe how cell structures, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems interact to maintain the basic needs of organisms.
a. Develop a model and construct an explanation of how cell structures (specifically the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, and mitochondria) contribute to the function of the cell as a system in obtaining nutrients in order to grow, reproduce, make needed materials, and process waste. (Clarification statement: The intent is for students to demonstrate how the component structures of the cell interact and work together to allow the cell as a whole to carry out various processes. Additional structures, beyond those listed, will be addressed in high school Biology.)
Monday:
MLK Holiday
Tuesday - Thursday:
Cell Structures & Function
Friday:
Ticket #22
Big 10 Quiz #22 & Vocabulary Quiz #3
Math Milestones Readiness Instruction
Hughes Science Classes: Supplies Needed for Future Labs - Gummy Bears, Small Clear Plastic Cups, Sharpie Markers, Table Salt, Coffee Filters, & Old Knee-high Stockings (washed, please)
Social Studies News
Students will finish learning about Gandhi's role in India's independence through non-violent civil disobedience. On Friday we will begin to learn about the modern history of China, starting with the Communist revolution in 1948. Students will continue learning about China next week by reading the novel Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine.
Unit 5 standards: SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in India.
b. Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest.
c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.
d. Describe the impact of communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square.
e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of communism.
Spanish News
Students began using the Elevation K-12 online platform this week. It has been going well so far, and students are engaged in learning Spanish. Here is some material about the program: Elevate K-12 Parent Letter, Elevate K-12 One Page description, Frequented Asked Questions Elevate K-12.
If you still have questions, contact the front office and we'll get them answered!
*Tutoring will resume next week - Mondays 4pm-5:30pm in Sra. Laura's room
ELAGSE7W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
ELAGSE7RI6:Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
ELAGSE7SL3: Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
ELAGSE7L3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.Math News
We are in Unit 3 this week. Unit 3 is about equations and inequalities. In this unit, students are developing skills in areas that are traditionally known as algebra. They learn algebraic methods for solving equations. Students will also solve linear inequalities in one variable and represent their solutions on a number line. Family Materials for this unit. Khan Academy is another good resource for students with internet access.
Homework for this week: Homework Q3 #1 (due 1/11) Students with internet access can also build fluency by using MobyMax, either "Fact Fluency" or "Math".
Coming Up: Unit 3 post-test on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd
Monday 1/14: Solving Two-step equations
Tuesday 1/15: Review for Milestone/Remediation day. Binder checks.
Wednesday 1/16: Solving Real-world problems using equations and inequalities
Thursday 1/17: Solving Real-world problems using equations and inequalities
Friday: 1/18: Unit 3 Review and Study Guide for Unit 3 post-test on Wed. 1/23
Science News
Unit 2: Structure & Function of Living Systems "Cells"
S7L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to describe how cell structures, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems interact to maintain the basic needs of organisms.
a. Develop a model and construct an explanation of how cell structures (specifically the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, lysosome, and mitochondria) contribute to the function of the cell as a system in obtaining nutrients in order to grow, reproduce, make needed materials, and process waste. (Clarification statement: The intent is for students to demonstrate how the component structures of the cell interact and work together to allow the cell as a whole to carry out various processes. Additional structures, beyond those listed, will be addressed in high school Biology.)
Monday:
MLK Holiday
Tuesday - Thursday:
Cell Structures & Function
Friday:
Ticket #22
Big 10 Quiz #22 & Vocabulary Quiz #3
Math Milestones Readiness Instruction
Hughes Science Classes: Supplies Needed for Future Labs - Gummy Bears, Small Clear Plastic Cups, Sharpie Markers, Table Salt, Coffee Filters, & Old Knee-high Stockings (washed, please)
Social Studies News
Students will finish learning about Gandhi's role in India's independence through non-violent civil disobedience. On Friday we will begin to learn about the modern history of China, starting with the Communist revolution in 1948. Students will continue learning about China next week by reading the novel Revolution is Not a Dinner Party by Ying Chang Compestine.
Unit 5 standards: SS7H3 Analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in India.
b. Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest.
c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.
d. Describe the impact of communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square.
e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of communism.
Spanish News
Students began using the Elevation K-12 online platform this week. It has been going well so far, and students are engaged in learning Spanish. Here is some material about the program: Elevate K-12 Parent Letter, Elevate K-12 One Page description, Frequented Asked Questions Elevate K-12.
If you still have questions, contact the front office and we'll get them answered!
*Tutoring will resume next week - Mondays 4pm-5:30pm in Sra. Laura's room
7th Grade Faculty
Math
Mark Aqui, aquima@clarke.k12.ga.us
Michael Barton, bartonm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Levita Benson, bensonl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Randy Garner, garnerr@clarke.k12.ga.us
ELA
Kong Heu, heukong@clarke.k12.ga.us
Julie Hubbard, hubbardj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Science
Quinnesha Turner, turnerq@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies
Nick Hussain, hussainn@clarke.k12.ga.us
Rob Olin, olinr@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jim Page, pagej@clarke.k12.ga.us
Spanish
Laura Viera, vieral@clarke.k12.ga.us
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