·This is the only week students will get a paper copy of the syllabus.In an effort to be green, Team 6-3 will post all syllabi online each week rather than making copies.If you do not have internet access and will need a copy of the syllabus please let us know.
·The typed final copy of Vital Statistics must be in proper format and is due on Tuesday, 9/30.
·Students need to have a pleasure books with them in class every day.On Friday I will check that you have your book and give you points for being prepared.
·Mark your calendars! Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 14, at 6:45 P.M.
·Friday, September 2 is the First Friday of the month so it will be a Julian Spirit Day.Please wear your Julian Gear or Red & White.
Monday, August 29 (READING) Review the Syllabus
Vital Statistics Q & A
Review Reading Strategies
Read Priscilla and the Wimps while using active reading strategies
Homework: GET SYLLABUS SIGNED!Your FINAL typed Vital Statistics is due TOMORROW.
Tuesday, August 30 (LANGUAGE ARTS)
Collect Typed Final Copy of V.S.
Correct/Review Grammar Pre-Test
Sample Writing Piece
Simile Notes and Activities
Homework: Simile Practice Sheet (be creativeJ)- due on Tuesday 9/6
Wednesday, August 31
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing
Homework: None
Thursday: September 1
No Reading/LA due to MAP Testing
Homework: Be sure to have your pleasure book in class with you tomorrow.
Friday, September 2 (READING) SPIRIT DAY!
Pleasure Book Check and Silent Reading Time
Team Lesson: Plot Coaster
Homework: Have a fabulous Labor Day weekend!Be sure to finish writing your Simile Practice Sheet; they are due on Tuesday 9/6.
A weekly math syllabus will be displayed in the classroom at the beginning of each week for students to write down their weekly HW.Students are receiving a paper copy this week but will need to be access the syllabus on my blog all future weeks in order to save on paper waste.
All students should have a binder with dividers strictly for math. We organized our binders in class on Friday. If you do not have a binder, you must see me. You need to bring this binder to class EVERYDAY.
Students will be taking the end of the year course one test so I can be sure they were placed in the proper math level.
Monday, August 29
Course 1 Pre-Test
Homework: Show your parents your Math Syllabus!Go over the letter about the math text book with your parents and have them sign it (due Wednesday)
Tuesday, August 30
Course 1 Pre-Test
Homework: None
Wednesday, August 31
Assign Math Books and Review Online Text
Math Text Book Scavenger Hunt
Homework: Finish Math Text Book Scavenger Hunt
Thursday: September 1 Begin The Metric System Unit and receive Practice Packets
I would like to offer an opportunity that will help make your child’s book bag a great deal lighter and afford me the chance to have a classroom set of textbooks that would stay permanently in my classroom.Please allow your child to use the Online McDougal Littell Textbookinstead of being assigned a hardcover textbook.Note that the Online Book contains all the same material that is in our hardcover textbook.I will show your child how to log onto the online book on Wednesday, as well as, explore all the features this website offers.I will also send your child home with a letter detailing all the features offered online at www.classzone.com.If you have a computer in good working order with a reliable Internet connection, this opportunity may be just what the doctored ordered!Students who opt not to take this option will still be assigned a textbook. This plan to have a complete set of classroom textbooks is contingent upon about 30 students agreeing to use the Online Textbook instead of a hardcover textbook at home.Please discuss this plan with your child, complete the form, and sign it below. I plan to give out textbooks this week; therefore, this form is due no later than Wednesday, August 31.
Thank you,
Linda Koplin
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Webpage: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com
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Student name____________________________________________ Math Period ________
Please check one of the following:
______ Yes. I would like my child to use the online textbook at home.
______ I prefer a textbook to be assigned to my child.
If you ever forget the materials you need to do your homework at school, need extra time to work on an assignment, or need access to a computer you can go to the media center in the morning. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the Media Center opens at 8:00am just for you! You go to the front entrance of Julian in the morning and ask for a pass to the media center. Be sure to get there at 8:00am to ensure you will be allowed in because only 50 students are allowed to up every morning.
The media center is also open after school Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm for students to complete homework and use the computers.
Please see me if you have any questions about this.
"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence." ~Abigail Adams “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ~ Wayne Dyer
It is very important that you have a binder for mathematics only.This will allow you to organize your math assignments and notes.You are expected to bring your binder to class each day.Your binder should be 1.5-2 inches and have 8 dividers that will be arranged in the following labeled sections.
Section 1:Homework
Your homework will usually come from your chapter Practice Packet, which will be stored in this section; however, homework may consist of a worksheet or problems from the textbook.YOU MUST NEATLY SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK OR YOU WILL GET HALF CREDIT ON THE ASSISGNMENT!Homework will be completed in pencil and include a proper heading (Name, Date, Page #, Problems).
Section 2: Daily Warm Ups and Homework Quizzes (Warm-Ups)
This section will contain the warms ups and homework quizzes that are completed at the beginning of class.It is very important to label each accordingly.
Section 3:Notes
This section will hold all notes that you take during the year.You will also put handouts that include steps to complete problems and algorithms.In addition, each unit has many vocabulary words that are necessary to know in order to understand the mathematical concepts we cover.In order to learn these terms we will take vocabulary notes for most sections.
Section 4: Tests and Quizzes
This part of your binder will store your graded quick quizzes, quizzes, unit tests, retakes, and test corrections.
Section 5: Word Problems
We will work with word problems, extended responses, and short responses throughout the school year.You are expected to thoroughly explain how you solved extended response problems.
Section 6:Skill Work
Sometimes we spend class time reviewing skills you have studied in previous math classes to help you succeed with current concepts or develop new skills to assist you in standardized tests.You will store these handouts or notes in this section.
Section 7:Projects
All requirements, rubrics, and work for math projects should be stored in this section.
Section 8: Extra Loose-Leaf Paper
You will need a continuous supply of loose-leaf paper throughout the year.You will have some paper in each section and you will store your extra paper here.This way you can add more paper to each section as you need it.