Math Syllabus: Week of September 3

Important Information:

• A weekly math syllabus will go home every Monday throughout the school year. You may also access the syllabus by going to the webpage listed above.
• All students should have a binder strictly for math. If they do not have their binder, they must see me. They need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
• All students will be going to the computer lab this week to explore the online textbook. Look for more information about this later in the week.
• All students took a Chapter 1 Pre-Assessment last week. Students who scored a 90% or above on this will work on a variety of Enrichment Activities in school and at home starting next week.

Monday, September 3
Labor Day: No School

Homework: None

Tuesday, September 4
Pearson Benchmark Test

Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!

Wednesday, September 5
Finish Pearson Benchmark Test
Finish Textbook Scavenger Hunt, if necessary

Homework: Taxi Fares Math Activity

Thursday: September 6
Computer Lab: Create Usernames and Passwords for the Online Textbook. Explore all the features available to us on the Online Textbook

Homework: Explore the online textbook with your parent/guardian. Have your parents review and sign the math letters.

Friday, September 7
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
Word Problems- Extended Response

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!

Rgd/LA Syllabus: Week of September 3

Important Information:

• A weekly syllabus in each core subject will go home with your child the first day of every school week throughout the school year.
• All students should have read Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis, over the summer. Students who did not read the book over the summer should be reading it now because we have planned activities for it later this month. The books may be available at the Oak Park Public Library.
• All students need a quart sized Ziploc bag by Thursday, September 6. Students may purchase bags from his/her teacher for 25 cents.
• Students began their Vital Statistics survey in class last Friday. A typed draft is due by Wed. 9/5. A final typed copy is due on Tues. 9/11. If you do not have a computer for your child to type the Vital Statistics survey please plan to use the public library.
• Don’t forget to send in two boxes of tissues and one roll of paper towels, if you haven’t done so already. Thank You.
• The Back to School Picnic is on Friday, Sept. 7 and Curriculum Night is on Thursday, September 18.

Monday, September 3
Labor Day: No School

Tuesday, September 4
Read Ana’s Story and complete chart for Ana
Spelling Lesson 1: Pg. 8 and Pg. 9 Part A

Homework: Get your syllabus signed. Typed draft of Vital Statistics survey is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 5
Read Wendell story and complete chart
Spelling Lesson 1: Pgs. 9-10 Part B
Team 6-3 meeting-discuss team procedures & policies

Homework: You need to have your Ziploc bag in class tomorrow. Finish spelling assignment, if necessary.

Thursday: September 6
Read Gonzalo and Leona story and complete chart
Assign Seedfolks books (only if you have your Ziploc bag)
Spelling Lesson 1: Pg. 10 Part C

Homework: Finish Chart for Gonzalo and Leona, if necessary. Study for Spelling Test

Friday, September 7 (SPIRIT DAY!)
Assembly – L/Arts class will be held in a.m.
Read Sam story and complete chart, time permitting
Spelling Lesson 1: Take spelling posttest

Homework: Enjoy your weekend!


Parents and Guardians:
Please sign below indicating that you have seen your child’s syllabi for all core subjects (reading, math, science, social studies, and language arts).


Parent signature __________________________________________Date_____________

Questions, Questions, Questions...

Team 6-3 Students... Here is your chance to post any questions, thoughts, ideas you have so far! Please post anything you wish here and I will respond. I would also like you to read comments your classmates leave and post helpful responses! Let's continue to build our community! I am so glad to see many students have visited the website and are taking the polls and trying the posting feature! Keep it up!

Don't forget about Spirit Day on Friday September 7th, wear your Julian Apparel or Red &White! Let's show the school that Team 6-3 has the most spirit! Go JAYHAWKS!!!

Welcome to Julian!

I am so thrilled to be starting a new school year with a great group of new Julian Jayhawks! Coming to the middle school is a very exciting (and possibly a little scary) adventure for you, and I want to help make your move to Julian a very positive experience! I will be posting electronic copies of my weekly syllabi here, as well as other information that may be relevant to the families of the students on my team. The best way to reach me is through email; you may also leave a message on my voice mail. I can’t wait to meet everyone on Tuesday! We are going to have a fabulous year!

Contact Information
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Voicemail: 708-524-5830, box 5716

Important Dates
1st Day of School: Tuesday, August 28 (1/2 Day)
PTO Picnic: Friday September 7
Curriculum Night: Tuesday September 18

Vital Statistics Template

Vital Statistics

Birthday:

Birthplace:
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Favorite Performer:

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The last good movie I saw:

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The book I’ve been recommending:

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Personal hero:

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Every New Year I resolve to:

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I’d give anything to meet:

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The best time of my life was:

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If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s:

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I hope I never have to:

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Favorite pig out food:

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My favorite childhood memory:

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My friends like me because I’m:
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My pet peeve:

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The best advice my parents gave me was:
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I want to teach my children to:
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Three words that describe me:

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