Monday, March 22, 2010
What's Up in English/Reading (5th six weeks)
In the fifth six weeks term in English and Reading, Incredibles students will review key SOL terms, test-taking strategies, and SOL skills in preparation for their SOL tests in May. Students will also continue in the Accelerated Reader program and will write essays.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Midterm Reports
Incredibles students will receive midterm grade reports on Friday, February 26.
Parents, please sign the report and have your student return it to his or her homeroom teacher in order to receive 10 talons.
Parents, please sign the report and have your student return it to his or her homeroom teacher in order to receive 10 talons.
Friday, February 19, 2010
4th Six Weeks Extended
Due to the days missed, the end of the 4th six weeks (previously March 11) has been changed to Friday, March 19, with report cards being distributed on Friday, March 26.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
What's Up in Math
Seventh grade math students are finishing their unit on applying percent. We have learned how to calculate sales tax, tip, discount and simple interest. Students also worked on finding percent of change and used statistics to predict results of a larger group. When you are shopping or in a restaurant, talk with your child about sales tax, tips and discounts. They should be able to tell you how to calculate each of these!
We are now ready to start working on geometry. Topics will include classifying triangles and quadrilaterals. We will use proportions to work with similar figures and also translate figures on a coordinate grid. Next, students will work with two-dimensional figures as they find the area of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and circles. Once they master this, students will be able to calculate the area of complex figures. We will also work with three-dimensional figures as we learn how to find the volume and surface area of cylinders and rectangular prisms.
As we begin the second semester, students will take a math benchmark test to measure how well they have learned concepts we have worked on the last nine weeks. It is a 20-question test that will be taken on the computer through a new software called Interactive Achievement. This system is very similar to the one we use for SOL tests and we hope it will be beneficial in helping students prepare for the SOL testing.
We are now ready to start working on geometry. Topics will include classifying triangles and quadrilaterals. We will use proportions to work with similar figures and also translate figures on a coordinate grid. Next, students will work with two-dimensional figures as they find the area of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids and circles. Once they master this, students will be able to calculate the area of complex figures. We will also work with three-dimensional figures as we learn how to find the volume and surface area of cylinders and rectangular prisms.
As we begin the second semester, students will take a math benchmark test to measure how well they have learned concepts we have worked on the last nine weeks. It is a 20-question test that will be taken on the computer through a new software called Interactive Achievement. This system is very similar to the one we use for SOL tests and we hope it will be beneficial in helping students prepare for the SOL testing.
Friday, January 29, 2010
What's up in Civics
As the second semester begins, the Incredibles’ civics students are studying the Judicial Branch of government. We will finish up this unit during the first week in February. Our next unit will cover political parties, and should last 2-3 weeks.
By the end of the fourth six weeks, we will switch from civics to economics, and learn about everybody’s favorite subject…money! We will be answering questions like:
*How can I be ready to earn the most money?
*What are employers looking for in an employee?
*How does the govt spend money?
*Why are taxes important, even to me?
*What happens to the money I spend at a store?
In the first part of March, Mrs. Fawley’s students will welcome our student teacher from JMU. She will be with us until the beginning of May. An extra adult in the classroom will be a welcome change for all of us.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Parent Conference Day is Thursday, February 4
Thursday, February 4, 2010, is a parent conference day in Rockingham County Public Schools. There will be no school for students on that day, but there are opportunities for parents to meet with their students' teachers to discuss grades, questions, and concerns.
We invite you to come meet with us on that day during the following times:
...12:00-4:00 SCHEDULED TEAM MEETINGS (parents meet with core teachers as a group, by
appointment only). *To schedule an appointment, please contact Mr. Clymer Kurtz.*
...4:30-7:00 DROP IN to meet with specific teachers of your choice.
To make an appointment, please contact:
Christopher Clymer Kurtz, Incredibles Team Leader
(540) 896-8961
cclymerkurtz@rockingham.k12.va.us
We invite you to come meet with us on that day during the following times:
...12:00-4:00 SCHEDULED TEAM MEETINGS (parents meet with core teachers as a group, by
appointment only). *To schedule an appointment, please contact Mr. Clymer Kurtz.*
...4:30-7:00 DROP IN to meet with specific teachers of your choice.
To make an appointment, please contact:
Christopher Clymer Kurtz, Incredibles Team Leader
(540) 896-8961
cclymerkurtz@rockingham.k12.va.us
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
What's Up in English/Reading
In the fourth sixth weeks in English/Reading, students on the Incredibles team will write expository essays and read nonfiction. Students will also begin reviewing SOL vocabulary terms and study adjectives and adverbs.
Enjoy the unpredictable nature of winter--and come to school every day ready to work for success!
All our best, all the time!
Enjoy the unpredictable nature of winter--and come to school every day ready to work for success!
All our best, all the time!
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