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Last week of school

Welcome to the last week of school!!!  This Friday is the last day of seventh grade - you all have done such a wonderful job this school year!!

Although this is the last week of school, there are still several grades your teachers are taking.  Please stay focused this week and concentrate on your final exams and assignments.

Math 7:

Our final exam is this TUESDAY!!! Please make sure you review your study guide that we worked on last week in class.  We will review and discuss this on Monday and Tuesday will be your final exam.

You will all do great - just remember to review your study guide!!

Math Literacy:
This week we will wrap up Math Literacy.  We will finish up our shopping unit on Monday. We will also wrap up our stock market unit and create a graph of how each of our stocks did over the course of the 9 weeks. 

Enjoy the last week of school!!

STUDY GUIDE

CLICK HERE FOR THE FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE Download math_7_final_exam_study_guide_b.doc

May 12 - 16th

Great job with field day!!!  You all did a wonderful job and was very well behaved!!!! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend.  We have two weeks of school left - I can't believe that summer is almost here!!

Here are a couple of important reminders:

MATH FINAL EXAM: TUESDAY, MAY 20TH!!

YEARBOOK SALES: THESE WILL BE TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK IN THE LIBRARY - YEARBOOKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON FRIDAY, MAY 23RD.

PLEASE BEGIN TAKING HOME YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM YOUR LOCKERS

Math 7:

This we will focus on reviewing and mastering one and two step equations.  We will review one-step equations on Monday, two-step equations on Tuesday and we will have a QUIZ on Wednesday over equations.  On Thursday we will begin working on our study guide for our final exam.  The final exam will be on Tuesday, May 20th, check back later in the week to download the study guide.

Here is the agenda for the week:
Monday: One-step equations NO HW

Tuesday: Two-step equations HW: study for quiz

Wednesday: QUIZ over equations!

Thursday: Work on study guide

Friday: Work on study guide

Math Literacy:
This week we will discuss eating out affordably and how to calculate tax and tips when you are at a restaurant.  Don't forget to check your stock this week!!

May 5th - May 9th

 

I hope you all had a great weekend!  Once again, great job on CRCT!!!  You all did fantastic and I am very proud of you!  Great job to my homeroom on attendance – we had perfect attendance each day!!

Several important announcements:
Field Day is on May 9^th!!!  It was be a full day of fun activities!

BOOK CHECK – THERE IS A BOOK CHECK ON TUESDAY MAY 6!!!  YOU MUST HAVE YOUR MATH BOOKS ON THIS DAY IN CLASS.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A MATH BOOK, I WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A LETTER STATING THAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR A NEW TEXTBOOK.  THE PRICE OF THE TEXTBOOK IS $54.95.  IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TEXTBOOK ON TUESDAY AND DO NOT GET THE LETTER SIGNED BY A PARENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD DAY!!!

All Progress Reports should have been given to your homeroom teachers.  Please make sure they receive these by Monday if you have not yet turned them in.

Math 7:

This week we are going to take some time to go back and review integers.  We have worked on this quite a bit this school year, however we want to make sure every student masters how to add/sub/mult/divide integers before you move on to the eighth grade.  We will then move into reviewing one and two step equations.  You all have done a great job throughout the year, please continue to work hard on these concepts.

Here is the agenda for the week:
Monday: Adding Integers HW: Problems with Percents

Tuesday: Subtracting Integers

Wednesday: Mult/Dividing Integers HW: All integer practice

Thursday: Quiz over Integers HW: Probability worksheet

Friday: FIELD DAY!!!

Math Literacy:
This week we will discuss some different and fun ways to make your own money.  You will have an opportunity to create a flyer that you can use to make your own money (example: babysitting, yard service, pet care, etc).

Don’t forget to continue checking your stock!!

April 28th - May 2nd

Great Job so far on the CRCT!!!!  Thank you all for getting to school on time and preparing for the CRCT. Keep it up – we still have Monday and Tuesday to test.  Monday will be the Science test and Tuesday is Social Studies.  Please continue to get plenty of rest and take care of yourself.

PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE GOING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30^TH.  Please make sure that you return your SIGNED progress report to your homeroom teacher by Friday, May 2^nd.

Math 7:

This week we will work on our Tesselation Activity.  We pushed it back a couple days so that we could continue to review for the Math CRCT.  You will begin this activity on Monday and it will be due on Thursday.  This is an IN-CLASS assignment and should not have to be brought home.  On Friday we will complete our 4^th (and Final) writing assessment.

Here is the agenda for the week:
Monday – Thursday: Tesselation Activity

Friday: 4^th nine weeks writing assessment

Math Literacy:

This week we will continue to discuss credit cards and interest rates.  Please make sure to check your stock this week and to have a silent reading book for Friday!!

April 21 - 25th

CRCT WEEK BEGINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I hope you all had a nice and relaxing weekend.  You have worked so hard all year so I know you will do wonderful on your CRCT!!!  Please make sure you are getting plenty of rest and eating well this entire week.  Please click here for some tips to be successful during CRCT week.  Download crct_tips.doc

Please try to get to Awtrey each day on time and go immediately to homeroom (after you go to breakfast).  We will test each day from 9:30 - 12:00 pm.  In the afternoon you will go to all classes - they will just be shortened.  You will be eating lunch with your first period class each day. 

Here is the schedule for CRCT:

Wednesday, April 23rd: Reading

Thursday, April 24th: English / LA Arts

Friday, April 25th: MATH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, April 28th: Science

Tuesday, April 29th: Social Studies

ALL STUDENTS: PLEASE LEAVE ALL CELL PHONES, IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, ETC AT HOME THE WEEK OF CRCT!!!!!!!!!

MY HOMEROOM: Please remember to bring a silent reading book for when you are finished with your test.  You may begin bringing them in as soon as possible and storing them in my room.  Also, please try to remember to bring a snack for each day after we take the test.  You will be eating later this week due to testing and you may want a snack when we are finished the CRCT.

Math 7:

We will continue to review on Monday and Tuesday of this week.  On Monday we will go over the One and Two -Step Equation Practice test that we took on Friday.  On Tuesday we will take a Convergence Mastery Quiz over Integers.  This will help you master your integer skills with problems that we have been working on all school year.  Starting on Wednesday, we will begin a fun-in class Tesselations activity.  You will have an opportunity to "Create your own picture" using tesselations.

Here is our agenda:
Monday: Review one and two step equations HW: Finish 2-Step Equations CRCT Practice - on a separate sheet of paper

Tuesday: Review Integers NO HW

Wednesday: Tesselations NO HW

Thursday: Tesselations NO HW

Friday: Tesselations NO HW

Math Literacy:
This week we will discuss credit cards and interest rates. 

April 14th - 18th

Welcome Back!! I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing spring break.  Spring break is an excellent time to get get re-charged for the rest of the school year and CRCT!!!

The CRCT is right around the corner!!!  It begins on Wednesday, April 23rd and goes until Tuesday, April 30th.  The Math portion of the test is on Friday, April 25th - please make sure you are reviewing each day so that you are prepared for the test!!  Start getting plenty of rest and fuel yourself with good nutrition and water so that you are ready to go on the first day of the CRCT!

Math 7:

This week we are reviewing each day for the CRCT.  We will be reviewing: Data Analysis, Order of Operations, Rational Numbers, Transformations, absolute value and Equations.  Each day we will work with some CRCT Practice Tests and review the questions you have trouble on.  There will be homework each night to help you review some additional concepts.  PLEASE come to see me if you have any questions or are in need of some additional practice problems.

Here is the agenda for the week:
Monday: CRCT Prep: Box & Whiskers, Meas. of Central Tendency, Meas. of Variation HW: Order of Operations worksheet

Tuesday: Check CRCT problems & discuss best displays of data HW: Alg. Expressions

Wednesday: Review Game - Numbers and Operations HW: Rational Numbers

Thursday: Transformations (Translations, rotations, reflections & Sim/Congruency) HW: 3-D Figures

Friday: CRCT Prep One and two step equations HW: Absolute Value

***Please make sure when you are studying and preparing for the CRCT (including homework) you are not using a calculator.  There are no calculators allowed on the CRCT!

Math Literacy: This week we will explore saving money and banking.  You will learn how to write a check and keep a checkbook registry.  Please make sure you are checking your stock!!

March 31 - April 4th

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Welcome to April!!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I can’t believe this is the last week before spring break.  Don’t forget – spring break is from April 7 – 11.

I would like to thank everyone who came to the MATH CRCT PREP DAY!!  You all did a wonderful job and worked very hard.  CRCT begins on April 23^rd – please start reviewing at home.  Click here for some CRCT Test taking tipsDownload crct_tips.doc

Math 7:
This week we will wrap up Unit 7 with a  TEST on Tuesday, April 1^st.  Please make sure you review your study guide.  I will have an extra help session on Monday morning.  After the test, we will work on an in-class project called “Cool Cross Sections.”  This project will require you to draw two cross sectional views of your home, condo, apartment or family member’s home.  Click here for the Cool Cross Sections project outlineDownload coolcrosssections.doc.  Here is the rubricDownload cool_cross_sections_rubric.doc.

Here is the agenda for the week:
Monday: Jeopardy HW: STUDY!!

Tuesday: TEST over Unit 7 HW: Complete CRCT #8

Wednesday: Begin Cool Cross Sections

Thursday: Work on Cool Cross Sections

Friday: Cool Cross Sections DUE!!

Math Literacy:
This week we will explore budgeting.  You will complete your own personal budget and learn why budgeting is important.

Don’t forget to check your stock and you will need a silent reading book for Friday.

March 24th - 28th

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend!  Please make sure you bring your report cards back to your homeroom teacher by Tuesday, March 25^th.  Also, registration forms need to be turned into your homeroom teacher ASAP!!! 

This Saturday, March 29^th

Awtrey

Middle School

is offering Math CRCT Practice Test Day!!!!  This is a special day to get prepared for the math portion of the CRCT.  You will be able to take a practice test, get your results and see what you need to practice and study between now and the CRCT.  We will also be reviewing test taking strategies so that you will be prepared the day of the test!!  Saturday school is from 9:00am – 12:00pm, please see your math teacher if you did not get a permission slip.  All students who plan on attending must have a permission slip signed by a parent.  Permission slips are due back by Wed., March 26^th!!

Announcements:

**** Please see Mrs. Smyre if you are interested in “Doodle 4 Google!”

***Original student artwork is still available for purchase in frames through next Friday (the 28^th) via the website www.firstartworks.com and using the access code the students received on their invitation. The reproductions can be purchased framed for a year after the show.

Math 7:

There is a QUIZ on Monday, March 24^th over vocabulary and 3-D Transformations – please make sure that you are well prepared and that you study your vocabulary and the graphic organizer that we did with Translations in Sand.  Click here for the vocabularyDownload conic_sections_vocab.ppt !  Click here for the graphic organizerDownload 3d_trans.doc !!

Starting on Tuesday we will begin discussing Cross Sections of prisms, cones, cylinders and pyramids.  We will begin with notes on Cross Sections and then we will complete a Performance Task to see how many cross sections each solid has.  Thursday we will work on our study guide (TEST over Unit 7 will be on Tuesday April 1^st).  We will complete an additional performance task on Friday where we will explore cross sections using cubed cheese and marshmallows – cubes & cylinders!!!

Here is the agenda for this week:
Monday: QUIZ!!!  HW: Coordinate Geometry CRCT Practice

Tuesday: Cross Sections HW: Finish Cross Sections worksheet given in class

Wednesday: Discovering Cross Sections  HW: Constructions CRCT Practice

Thursday: Study Guide

Friday: Cross Sections of Cubes and Cylinders

Math Literacy: This week we will explore the Stock Market!!!  We will begin with an article study on Monday and then we will begin looking at stock tables on the computer and newspaper. You will have the opportunity to pick a stock this week that we will watch throughout the course of the 9-weeks.  You will keep a log of how your stock is doing in your composition notebook.  We will be visiting the library on Wednesday, where you will use Trackstar to check your stock (we will only be using safe sites that I have outlined for you on Trackstar).

Don’t forget – Friday is Silent Reading Day!!

March 17th - March 21

I hope you are all having a good weekend and that no one got stuck in the storm!!!  I would like to thank everyone who was able to make it to Academic night – it was wonderful to see all the students and their parents!

REPORT CARDS WILL GO HOME THIS THURSDAY!!!

Welcome to the 4^th grading period!!!  I can’t believe it is already here.  Let’s kick it off with an excellent start!  CRCT is quickly approaching, please make sure you are reviewing at home and doing some online CRCT practice.  Everyone should have received a CRCT login number in homeroom last week that will allow you to log on and take practice tests.  Simply visit the Awtrey homepage and one of the links on the left hand side will say CRCT practice online.  Please let me know if you have any questions!!

Math 7:

This week we will begin unit 7 “Slices and Shadows.”  This is a very fun and hands on unit that will require some critical thinking skills.  We will first take a look at 3-D Transformations; this is when we will take a flat two dimensional figure and rotate/translate it through space to see what it would form.  After we look at 3-D transformations, we will explore Cross Sections of three dimensional solids.  This week we will begin with a benchmark test over the 3^rd nine weeks and unit 7 vocabulary.  This will be a classwork grade based on participation and effort.  We will then complete “Translations and rotations in sand” where we will look at the different shapes and what we can form when we rotate and translate them through wet sand.  We will wrap up the end of the week with an additional performance task that will reinforce 3-D transformations.  THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON MONDAY, MARCH 24 OVER VOCABULARY AND 3-D TRANSFORMATIONS!!

Here is the agenda for the week:
Monday: 3^rd nine weeks benchmark test HW: CRCT #6

Tuesday: TEST CORRECTIONS DUE!! Pre-test Unit 7 & Vocab  Download Download conic_sections_vocab.ppt .

Wednesday: Finish vocab HW: 10-1 in workbook

Thursday: Translations through Sand

Friday: Translations and Prisms HW: CRCT#7

**QUIZ ON MONDAY!

Math Literacy:

Welcome to Math Literacy!  We will begin our 9 week unit on Monday Management this week!  You will need a composition notebook for this class – please make sure you have this by Thursday, March 20!