Monday Memo
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of May 17, 2021
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Please remember to bring a full water bottle to school. Water fountains are still closed, and it’s getting warmer. ------------------------------------------------------------- Monday- May 24- FIELD DAY From 12-2:45 we have field day Each homeroom chose a color to represent their class. We will have regular lunch that day. |
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This week, HCS@Home will have normal zooms :) |
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Mathematics This week we review essential skills from 7th grade math and complete an exhibit project. The Algebra Readiness Exam is Tuesday. Practice IXL skills are highlighted in the 7th grade and Algebra 1 section. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE We will be performing a frog dissection this week! Friday is the last day I will accept missing/late work! Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 5/17-5/21 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 972 401 2771 Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week will finish our bonus unit on the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. We will work to connect Enlightenment era thinkers to our modern society. We will have our last test on Friday. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2022? There will be a maximum of 24 participants and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. Currently our trip has been cancelled due to the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will create a project with the poetry we’ve written. We will also work on a plan of books to read to give students something to read this summer. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar The 7th Grade Band has been invited to play at the 8th Grade Promotion. This is a required performance. It will be so good to play in public again! Date: May 25th Arrival Time: 4:30 Place: The Field Program starts: 5:00 Dress Code: Polo shirt with Dress code appropriate non athletic shorts. Dress code appropriate skirts are fine as well. Dress shoes or athletic shoes in good condition - no sandals. |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of May 10, 2021
*Please plan to be on time and eat a good breakfast on testing days. We will test anywhere from 40-100 minutes daily starting at 8:00. Please contact Mrs. Andrews if you think you have a conflict with a testing day. Thank you for supporting us in gathering as accurate data as possible.
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Please remember to bring a full water bottle to school. Water fountains are still closed, and it’s getting warmer. Also, please review the student dress code and contact us with any questions or concerns. |
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This week, HCS@Home will have asynchronous work Monday and Tuesday. They will not have zooms. They should check all 5 of their classes Canvas pages daily for assignments. Please remember to be at the school by 12:15 at the latest to start testing on time. Wednesday through Friday, we will resume a normal class schedule with zooms daily. |
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Mathematics This week we tackle the math TCAP exam! Then we will probably study probability. Assignments Quarter 4 Quest is due on Friday for 100% Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will be preparing for our frog dissection next week! Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 5/10-5/14 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 972 401 2771 Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week will start our bonus unit The Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. We will investigate the events of the English Civil War, the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution, and their impact on the Enlightenment era that followed. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2022? There will be a maximum of 24 participants and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. Currently our trip has been cancelled due to the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will plan and present book talks! Monday, we will detail what a book talk is and hot to write one. Then we will plan them and present on Thursday and Friday. This should be a fun way to share details about our books and get ideas for reading over the summer. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday,May 11. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. The 7th Grade Band has been invited to play at the 8th Grade Promotion. This is a required performance. It will be so good to play in public again! Date: May 25th Arrival Time: 4:30 Place: The Field Program starts: 5:00 Dress Code: Polo shirt with Dress code appropriate non athletic shorts. Dress code appropriate skirts are fine as well. Dress shoes or athletic shoes in good condition - no sandals. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: During TCAP, you will not have zoom classes. Please check Canvas daily for assignments. We will resume a normal schedule on Wedensday. |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of May 3, 2021
*Please plan to be on time and eat a good breakfast on testing days. We will test anywhere from 40-100 minutes daily starting at 8:00. Please contact Mrs. Andrews if you think you have a conflict with a testing day. Thank you for supporting us in gathering as accurate data as possible.
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Please remember to bring a full water bottle to school. Water fountains are still closed, and it’s getting warmer. Also, please review the student dress code and contact us with any questions or concerns. |
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This week, HCS@Home will have asynchronous work daily. They will not have zooms. They should check all 5 of their classes Canvas pages daily for assignments. Please remember to be at the school by 12:15 at the latest to start testing on time. |
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Mathematics This week we will review topics to prepare for TCAP/. Students will make progress each day on their quest. Assignments Quarter 4 Quest is due on Friday for 100% Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will be finishing our Element tiles and reviewing for the science TCAP. List of IXL topics and lessons for independent TCAP review
Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 5/3-5/7 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 972 401 2771 Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week will begin working on digital projects representing our learning from Units 7, 8, 9, & 10. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2022? There will be a maximum of 24 participants and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. Currently our trip has been cancelled due to the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will practice areas of need on Monday and Tuesday as a last push before testing. Wednesday we will read to celebrate being finished with the ELA portion of TCAP (remember your books). At the end of the week, we will turn our attention to poetry. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday,April 26. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. The 7th Grade Band has been invited to play at the 8th Grade Promotion. This is a required performance. It will be so good to play in public again! Date: May 25th Arrival Time: 4:30 Place: The Field Program starts: 5:00 Dress Code: Polo shirt with Dress code appropriate non athletic shorts. Dress code appropriate skirts are fine as well. Dress shoes or athletic shoes in good condition - no sandals. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: During TCAP, you will not have zoom classes. Please check Canvas daily for assignments. |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of April 26, 2021
*Please plan to be on time and eat a good breakfast on testing days. We will test anywhere from 40-100 minutes daily starting at 8:00. Please contact Mrs. Andrews if you think you have a conflict with a testing day. Thank you for supporting us in gathering as accurate data as possible.
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Please remember to bring a full water bottle to school. Water fountains are still closed, and it’s getting warmer. Also, please review the student dress code and contact us with any questions or concerns. |
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HCS@home Schedule will still follow the new class order
8:00-9:00 RA 9:05-10:10 1st period 10:15-11:20 2nd period 11:30-11:55 Lunch 12:00-1:05 3rd period 1:05-1:25 Recess 1:30-2:50 4th period *Mindful meetings will be third period teachers this week. |
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Mathematics This week we will explore how statistics can help us understand the world around us. We will think outside of the box as we study box and whisker plots!
Assignments HW 6 and AP 6 are due this Friday. Students should also make progress on the computation quest. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will be finishing our Element Expert presentations and reviewing for the science TCAP. List of IXL topics and lessons for independent TCAP review
Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 4/26-4/30 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 972 401 2771 Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week conclude our unit on the Age of Exploration. We will have our last unit test on Friday, April 30th, covering Units 9 & 10: Indigenous Cultures of the Americas and the Age of Exploration . Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2022? There will be a maximum of 24 participants and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. Currently our trip has been cancelled due to the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will review for TCAP. Students will use their most recent benchmark answers to prioritize 3 stations to review. We will reflect on our answers and information we find. Thursday will be an independent reading day :), and Friday we will review sone testing taking tips and writing benchmark info. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, April 13th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of April 19, 2021
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Please remember to bring a full water bottle to school. Water fountains are still closed, and it’s getting warmer. Also, please review the student dress code and contact us with any questions or concerns. |
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HCS@home Schedule will still follow the new class order but we will be back to regular class times this week.
8:00-9:00 RA 9:05-10:10 1st period 10:15-11:20 2nd period 11:30-11:55 Lunch 12:00-1:05 3rd period 1:05-1:25 Recess 1:30-2:50 4th period *Mindful meetings will be second period teachers this week. |
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Mathematics This week explore how statistics can help us understand the world around us.
Assignments HW 5 and AP 5 are due this Friday. Students should also make progress on the computation quest. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will be revisiting atoms and the periodic table! List of IXL topics and lessons for independent TCAP review
Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 4/19-4/23 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 972 401 2771 Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week conclude our unit on the Indigenous Cultures of the Americas and we begin our unit on the Age of Exploration. We will have our last unit test on Friday, April 30th, covering Units 9 & 10. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2022? There will be a maximum of 24 participants and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. Currently our trip has been cancelled due to the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will bear down on reviewing our lowest performing standards. We will work through some IXL, some reading practice, and review our individual and grade level Q3 benchmark performance. Please remember to read nightly to increase stamina and reading enjoyment. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, April 13th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of April 12, 2021
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Please remember to bring a full water bottle to school. Water fountains are still closed, and it’s getting warmer. Also, please review the student dress code and contact us with any questions or concerns. |
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HCS@home Schedule will still follow the new class order but we will be back to regular class times this week.
8:00-9:00 RA 9:05-10:10 1st period 10:15-11:20 2nd period 11:30-11:55 Lunch 12:00-1:05 3rd period 1:05-1:25 Recess 1:30-2:50 4th period *Mindful meetings will be first period teachers this week. |
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Mathematics This week we continue to explore the world out of 100. Students study statistics with a focus on sampling practices, mean,and median. Assignments HW 4 and AP 4 are due this Friday. Students should also make progress on the computation quest. AP 4 will be released on Wednesday. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will be learning about inherited traits and human genetics! List of IXL topics and lessons for independent TCAP review Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 4/12-4/16 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 972 401 2771 Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week begins our last two units before TCAP. Our new unit is Indigenous Cultures of the Americas and will be followed up by the Age of Exploration. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2022? There will be a maximum of 24 participants and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. Currently our trip has been cancelled due to the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we are reading the short story “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed”. We will close read the text for different elements, and we will listen to the radio play version and compare the two. On Friday, we will pause for poetry and listen and write. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, April 13th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of March 29, 2021
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April 2nd-11th- Spring Break! (no school this Friday) |
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HCS@home Schedule will still follow the new class order but we will be back to regular class times this week. Please email your teacher if you have any questions. 8:00-9:00 RA 9:05-10:10 1st period 10:15-11:20 2nd period 11:30-11:55 Lunch 12:00-1:05 3rd period 1:05-1:25 Recess 1:30-2:50 4th period *Mindful meetings will be with Mrs. Jacobs this week. |
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Math This week we continue to explore the world out of 100. Students solve problems involving tax, discounts, interest, commissions, and tips. A quiz on percentages is scheduled for Friday. Quiz
Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will continue reviewing in preparation for TCAPs. We will be focusing on the cycling of matter. Here is a list of IXL topics and lessons if you would like to review on your own time, as well. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 3/29-4/1 Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week completes our unit on the Scientific Revolution. We will also research a scientific “revolutionary” for a poster project. UNIT 7 & 8 Test on Thursday, April 1st. (no fooling) Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we are completing and submitting out book activities on Monday. Tuesday, each student will draw a different poet’s name for a quick research project. We will research and create infographics Tues and Wed, and then we will present them to the class on Thursday. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, March 30th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of March 22, 2021
Benchmarks continue this Tuesday We will test from approximately 9:15-11:15 daily, so please be present and rested.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home Mar. 22nd- New class pattern starts. Mar. 23-26- Benchmarks April 2nd-11th- Spring Break! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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All HCS@home Schedule for all benchmark days
Tues.- Fri. 3/23-3/26
8:00-9:00 RA 9:15-10:45 testing/study hall if extra time 10:45-11:20 1st period 11:30-11:55 Lunch 12:00-12:20 1st period 12:20-1:05 2nd period 1:05-1:25 Recess 1:30-2:10 3rd period 2:10-2:50 4th period
*We will not have mindful meeting this week because of benchmarks |
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Math This week we get serious about percentages. Students solve problems involving tax, discounts, interest, commissions, and tips. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will continue reviewing for the benchmark by recapping some chemistry, as well as other topics. Here is a list of IXL topics and lessons if you would like to review on your own time, as well. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 3/22-3/26 Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week complete our unit on the Reformation and begin our short unit on the Scientific Revlution. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we are starting a project with our independent reading books. We also will work with several poems and write some of our own. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, March 24th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of March 16, 2021
Benchmarks start Tuesday We will test from approximately 9:15-11:15 daily, so please be present and rested.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home Mar. 16-26- Benchmarks April 2nd-11th- Spring Break ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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All HCS@home Schedule for all benchmark days
Tuesday 3/16 then Tues. 3/23-3/26
8:00-9:00 Related Arts as usual
9:10 Log in with homeroom to take your benchmark. Benchmarks range from 75-90 minutes each. When you finish, you have time until lunch to work on missing work, read, or practice IXL
11:30-11:55 Lunch
12:00-12:30 1st period
12:30-1:05 2nd period
1:05-1:25 Recess
1:30-2:10 3rd period
2:10-2:50 4th period
This week, Wed-Fri are regular days. We only have one benchmark on Tuesday. Next week, Monday is a regular day and we have tests the rest of the week. Please email if you have any questions!
*Mindful Meeting will be with your 4th period this week at 2:30 on Friday: |
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Math This week we explore more concepts in geometry. Students will determine area, surface area, and volume of objects. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we will be discussing structural and behavioral adaptations and begin reviewing for the benchmark. Here is a list of IXL topics and lessons if you would like to review on your own time, as well. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 3/16-3/19 Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we will start our next unit by looking at John Calvin and Henry VIII and the causes of the Reformation.. We will also finish and upload all exhibit pieces. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we are starting a project with our independent reading books. We also will work with several poems and write some of our own. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, March 16th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of March 8, 2021
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Exhibit Night this Thursday 6:20-7:00 We will have one 7th grade zoom as a grade level. We hope you can attend. Benchmarks start next Tuesday We will test from approximately 9:15-11:15 daily, so please be present and rested.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mar. 11th- Exhibit Mar. 12- End of 3rd Quarter Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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All HCS@home students should follow their homeroom’s zoom schedule. All other students will be in-person. M-F are all full days with a regular zoom schedule on Wednesdays. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your 3rd period this week at 2:30 on Friday: |
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Math This week we finish up questing. We also will build our exhibit projects to demonstrate our understanding of angles, triangles, and circles. Quiz on Thursday over angles, triangles, and circles. Practice the related ixl skills to prepare. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are reviewing genetics, and using Punnett squares to determine the traits an organism could have. We will be preparing for the Genetics Quiz this Friday! Please make sure you have uploaded your Sea Monster Lab to the padlet for exhibit. (Padlet linked in Sea Monster assignment on Canvas.) Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 3/8-3/12 **Please bring a science notebook with you this week, as soon as you can get one. It can be the same one you used last semester or a new composition notebook. Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we will start our next unit by looking at John Calvin and Henry VIII and the causes of the Reformation.. We will also finish and upload all exhibit pieces. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we are reading Rikki Tikki Tavi closely. We will also rewrite a section from another character’s perspective, and then create a story in the same style. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Our schedule next week is as follows: Monday: Guitar Tuesday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Wednesday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”/”Revenge of the Sith”) Thursday: Guitar Friday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, March 9th. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made by fully participating in class activities during Phase 3. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of March 1, 2021
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If you missed parent conferences and still want to meet, please contact Mr. Jorgensen via email. |
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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All HCS@home students should follow their homeroom’s zoom schedule. All other students will be in-person. M-F are all full days with a regular zoom schedule on Wednesdays. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your 3rd period this week at 2:30 on Friday: |
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Math This week we try to be a triangle and roll on into our study of circles. Expect an open note geometry quiz next week!!!
Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are looking deeper into genetics, and using Punnett squares to determine the traits an organism could have. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 3/1-3/5 **Please bring a science notebook with you this week, as soon as you can get one. It can be the same one you used last semester or a new composition notebook. Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we will work on a combined newspaper project with ELA using Middle Ages and Renaissance topics. Then we will begin our next unit by looking at Martin Luther and the causes of the Reformation.. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will work on an integrated newspaper project with History. Task cards will go out Monday. We will continue with a reading about adversity Thursday and Friday. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information If you would like to schedule a parent conference with a Related Arts teacher, please contact them directly. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your student’s progress. Thank you! cox_c@hcde.org borrero_a@hcde.org hoewischer_p@hcde.org mckee_e@hcde.org rod_cassandra@hcde.org
Band/Guitar Our schedule next week is as follows: Monday: Guitar Tuesday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Wednesday: Guitar Thursday: Guitar Friday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, March 2nd. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made by fully participating in class activities during Phase 3. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of February 22, 2021
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Parent Teacher conferences are this week! Please sign up for a conference with the teacher of your choice. You only have to meet with one teacher. If you want to meet with more than one teacher, please only use one Sign Up Genius slot and contact the other teacher by email to ensure we have enough slots for all parents. We look forward to connecting with you. Mrs. Andrews- ELA- Sign up Link Ms. Young- Science- Sign up Link Mr. Fahey- History- Sign up Link Mr. Jorgensen- Math- Sign Up Link |
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 22-26 Conference Week Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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All HCS@home students should follow their homeroom’s zoom schedule. All other students will be in-person. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your homeroom this week at 2:30 on Friday: |
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Math This week in mathematics students explore some of the basic figures in geometry. Students will identify adjacent, vertical, complementary, and supplementary angles. Daily Plan (also found on canvas)
Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are reviewing Mitosis, Meiosis, and Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in preparation for a quiz next Monday (2/22). Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 2/16-2/19 **Please bring a science notebook with you this week, as soon as you can get one. It can be the same one you used last semester or a new composition notebook. Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we will continue our unit on the Renaissance, its origins, its major benefactors, and the ideas of Humanism. We will dig deeper into the Artists and Authors of the era. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will examine characters, figurative language, and theme in several short stories in our theme of facing adversity. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. Homework: Please check Powerschool for missing assignments. Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information
Band/Guitar Our schedule next week is as follows: Monday: Guitar Tuesday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Wednesday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Thursday: Guitar Friday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, February 23rd. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made by fully participating in class activities during Phase 3. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of February 16, 2021
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Picture Day Picture Day for both campuses will be Friday, February 19th. In-person students will have their picture taken from 8-11:00. If you have a student who is HCS@Home and would like their picture taken, you may come anytime between 11:00-1:00. (Ring the front doorbell and once in, go straight up the stairs to the auditorium and then straight out afterwards.). These pictures are used to purchase a package for yourself, but also are the photos used in the yearbook and are optional. Picture Retake day is March 30th. |
Feb. 15th –President’s Day (no school) Feb. 22-26 Conference Week Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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Parent Teacher conferences are the week of 2/22-2/26. Please sign up for a conference with the teacher of your choice. You only have to meet with one teacher. If you want to meet with more than one teacher, please only use one Sign Up Genius slot and contact the other teacher by email to ensure we have enough slots for all parents. We look forward to connecting with you. Mrs. Andrews- ELA- Sign up Link Ms. Young- Science- Sign up Link Mr. Fahey- History- Sign up Link Mr. Jorgensen- Math- Sign Up Link |
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All HCS@home students should follow their homeroom’s zoom schedule. All other students will be in-person. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your homeroom this week at 2:30 on Friday: |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue to explore the world of inequalities. Students will practice writing, solving, and graphing inequalities. Daily Plan (also found on canvas)
Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are reviewing Mitosis, Meiosis, and Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in preparation for a quiz next Monday (2/22). Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 2/16-2/19 **Please bring a science notebook with you this week, as soon as you can get one. It can be the same one you used last semester or a new composition notebook. Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we will continue our unit on the Renaissance, its origins, its major benefactors, and the ideas of Humanism. We will dig deeper into the Artists and Authors of the era. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. During The Current Phase, I will have optional office hours from 10:15-11:15 on Wednesdays for any questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will examine different character perspectives and motivations with a reader’s theater. We will have fun acting while looking at the literary elements. We will also create a partner exhibit piece with these readings. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information This week:
Each week we will follow this pattern:
Band/Guitar Our schedule next week is as follows: Monday: Holiday Tuesday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Wednesday: Guitar Friday: Band (bring instrument/”All About that Bass”/”Memory”) Band will have a practice log due on Wednesday Feb. 17. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made by fully participating in class activities during Phase 3. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of February 8, 2021
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Picture Day Picture Day for both campuses will be Friday, February 19th. In-person students will have their picture taken from 8-11:00. If you have a student who is HCS@Home and would like their picture taken, you may come anytime between 11:00-1:00. (Ring the front doorbell and once in, go straight up the stairs to the auditorium and then straight out afterwards.). These pictures are used to purchase a package for yourself, but also are the photos used in the yearbook and are optional.
Picture Retake day is March 30th. |
Feb 12- Progress Reports go home Feb. 15th –President’s Day (no school) Parent Conferences the week of Feb. 22- More info next week. Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On Wednesdays- Students have work in every class on Canvas. They must show activity in each class by 1:30 at the latest so we can take the required attendance. |
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All HCS@home students should follow their homeroom’s zoom schedule. All other students will be in-person. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your 4th period this week at 2:30 on Friday: Andrews’s Homeroom will meet with Mr. Jorgensen Jorgensen’s homeroom will meet with Mr. Fahey Fahey’s homeroom will meet with Ms. Young Young’s homeroom will meet with Mrs. Andrews |
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Math This week in mathematics we explore the world of inequalities. Students will practice writing, solving, and graphing inequalities. Daily Plan (also found on canvas) Assignments XP 5 due Tuesday GP 5 due Friday Due March 10th Computation Quest Pledges Bonus Quest Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we continuing the unit on Reproduction, learning more about Asexual Reproduction and looking at Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Weekly Assignments 2/8-2/12 **Please bring a science notebook with you this week, as soon as you can get one. It can be the same one you used last semester or a new composition notebook. Please make sure all missing assignments are turned in ASAP! Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we will introduce our unit on the Renaissance, its origins, its major benefactors, and the ideas of Humanism. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. During The Current Phase, I will have optional office hours from 10:15-11:15 on Wednesdays for any questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will take time Monday to look closer at our essays with a rubric. We will also take a short look at benchmark data. We will read about “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation”. At the end of the week, we will create an exhibit piece about how people overcome adversity. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. There are no required zooms Wednesday, but students should complete work on Canvas in every class to be counted present. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. I love to help students find books. If you need suggestions- ask me! Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts Information - Semester 2 - You must be active in RA class every day!
Band/Guitar
Our schedule next week is as follows: Monday: Guitar Tuesday: Band (bring instrument and “All About that Bass.” Wednesday: Guitar Independent Assignment Thursday: Guitar Friday: Band (bring instrument and “All About that Bass.” Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, February 9. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. If you checked out a Songbirds guitar, please bring it back ASAP. Those guitars will stay at school now that we are in Phase 2. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made by fully participating in class activities during Phase 2. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of February 1, 2021
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Picture Day Picture Day for both campuses will be Friday, February 19th. In-person students will have their picture taken from 8-11:00. If you have a student who is HCS@Home and would like their picture taken, you may come anytime between 11:00-1:00. (Ring the front doorbell and once in, go straight up the stairs to the auditorium and then straight out afterwards.). These pictures are used to purchase a package for yourself, but also are the photos used in the yearbook and are optional.
Picture Retake day is March 30th. |
Feb. 15th –President’s Day (no school) Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your 3rd period this week at 2:30 on Friday: Andrews’s Homeroom will meet with Mr. Fahey Jorgensen’s homeroom will meet with Ms. Young Fahey’s homeroom will meet with Mrs. Andrews Young’s homeroom will meet with Mr. Jorgensen |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue to master solving equations and equivalent expressions. Students will display their mastery with a quiz this Thursday. Daily Assignments (check this out for cool information!) Quiz Master the following ixl skills in order to master the quiz:
Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we continuing the unit on Reproduction, learning more about Mitosis and different types of Asexual Reproduction. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Everyone will do the same assignments each day, whether you are in-person or on Zoom that day. Weekly Assignments 2/1-2/5 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we complete our unit on major events during the Middle Ages in Europe. We will wrap it up by discussing the Reconquista and the Spanish Inquisition. We will have our unit test on Friday, February 5th. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. During Phase 2, I will have optional office hours from 10:15-11:15 on Wednesdays for any questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Currently our trip has been pushed back to June 8th-15th, 2021, to better accommodate the unknowns of the pandemic. Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will read a selection of “A Story of My Life” about Helen Keller. We will also read about “A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill, Electrifying a Nation”. We will tie our reading and writing to our essential question about how people overcome adversity. Please attend all required zooms. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Please zoom into live class if you are at home. There are no required zooms Wednesday, but students should complete work on Canvas in every class to be counted present. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: You must be active in your RA class every day! Related Arts this week:
Band/Guitar
Our schedule next week is as follows: Monday: Guitar Tuesday: Band (bring instrument and “All About that Bass.” Wednesday: Guitar Independent Assignment Thursday: Guitar Friday: Band (bring instrument and “All About that Bass.” Band will have a practice log due on Tuesday, February 9. Students are to practice 45 minutes a week. If you checked out a Songbirds guitar, please bring it back ASAP. Those guitars will stay at school now that we are in Phase 2. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made by fully participating in class activities during Phase 2. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of January 25, 2021
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ATTENDANCE I know we’ve had some confusion. Attendance is taken daily for every class. For Related Arts, if students don’t have a zoom, they are still required to check in with that class's Canvas at 8:00 for attendance. On Fridays we will now have scheduled zoom time to clear up attendance submission. Please see the updated schedules. |
Feb. 15th –President’s Day (no school) Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *Mindful Meeting will be with your 2nd period this week: Andrews’s Homeroom will meet with Ms. Young Jorgensen’s homeroom will meet with Mrs. Andrews Fahey’s homeroom will meet with Mr. Jorgensen Young’s homeroom will meet with Mr. Fahey |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue to explore the wonderful world of ALGEBRA!!!! Students continue investigating solving equations on the hunt for the value of x!!! We will have a quiz this Friday. Daily Assignments (check this out for cool information!) Quiz Friday on solving two - step equations. Become a master of ixl s.6 to prepare for the quiz. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are quizzing over the Body Systems and Organization of Life unit and beginning the unit on Reproduction, beginning with Mitosis. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan. It is the same for everyone this week since we are all virtual: Weekly Assignments 1/25-1/29 Body Systems Quiz is this Monday/Tuesday (1/25-1/26) Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we complete our discussion on the long-term economic effects of the Black Death and investigate the causes and outcomes of the Hundred Years War. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours from 11:00-11:30 Monday thru Thursday and from 1:00-2:00 on Fridays for any questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we read several stories about the strength of individuals who persevere through adversity. We will practice comprehension strategies while we work. Please attend all required zooms. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: You must be active in your RA class every day! While we are Virtual/Phase 1, Related Arts classes will follow this schedule: Monday: Zoom with RA 1 Class Tuesday: Zoom with RA 2 Class Wednesday: Office Hours - email if you need us! Check RA 1 Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present. Thursday: Independent Assignment for RA 1 Class. Check RA 1 Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present. Friday: Independent Assignment for RA 2 Class. Check RA 2 Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present.
Band/Guitar Please see the schedule above. Guitar is RA1 and Band is RA2. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made up by attending future Zooms. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of January 18, 2021
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ATTENDANCE I know we’ve had some confusion. Attendance is taken daily for every class. For Related Arts, if students don’t have a zoom, they are still required to check in with that class's Canvas at 8:00 for attendance. On days when they just have office hours, they still need to check every class's Canvas for assignments to show activity and be counted present. Please email if you have any questions and I will try to explain better. |
Feb. 15th –President’s Day (no school) Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *No mindful meeting this week since it is only a 4 day week |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue to explore the wonderful world of ALGEBRA!!!! Students investigate solving equations on the hunt for the value of x!!! Daily Assignments (check this out for cool information!) Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are continuing examining the organization of life and body systems. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan. It is the same for everyone this week since we are all virtual: Weekly Assignments 1/19-1/22 Body Systems Quiz will be next Monday/Tuesday (1/25-1/26) Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we discuss the long-term effects of the Crusades on the population of Europe and the Middle East before we begin our investigation of the Black Death and its impact on society. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Friday for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will explore how authors develop theme and why they choose to use particular words. All texts are linked to Canvas, and also in your student edition of the textbook. We will also look at tone and have a virtual seminar. It’s going to be a great week! Please attend all required zooms. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: While we are Virtual/Phase 1, Related Arts classes will follow this schedule: Monday: Zoom with RA 1 Class Tuesday: Zoom with RA 2 Class Wednesday: This week only, due to MLK Jr. Holiday, Zoom with RA 1 Class Thursday: Independent Assignment for RA 1 Class. Check RA 1 Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present. Friday: Independent Assignment for RA 2 Class. Check RA 2 Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present.
Band/Guitar Because Monday is a holiday, our schedule next week will be as follows:
Your child needs an instrument for both Band and Guitar. The school instruments that can be checked out. I will be at the Upper School on Friday from 1:30-3:00 to check out instruments. I can also bring it to your house. If you need me to come to your house, email mckee_e@hcde.org with your address and times on Friday that someone will be home. If you see your child has an assignment that is marked 59 and missing, that assignment can be made up. Participation grades can be made up by attending future Zooms. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of January 11, 2021
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This quarter we have spread HCS@home students over all 4 homerooms. Many students are returning, so we needed to open a 4th classroom to safely space students when we get back in the classroom. If you are HCS@home you will not all be grouped together except in Related Arts. |
Jan. 8th- Report cards available on Power School Jan. 18- No School- MLK Day Feb. 15th –President’s Day (no school) Mar. 15th –PD day (no school) Mar. 19th –Report Cards go home April 2nd-11th- Spring Break |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *One schedule change is that we will have online Mindful Meeting every Friday at 2:00 with an assigned teacher. This week, you will meet once more with your homeroom teacher. |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue to explore the wonderful world of ALGEBRA!!!! Students investigate making equivalent expressions by combining like terms and by using the distributive property. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. |
SCIENCE This week we are continuing examining the organization of life and body systems. Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan. It is the same for everyone this week since we are all virtual: Weekly Assignments 1/11-1/15 Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we discuss the Magna Carta and its influences on modern governance before we begin our investigation of the Crusades and their effect on Europe and the Middle East. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Mondays for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week, we will continue our unit titled, “Facing Adversity.” We will analyze a video and compare it to an excerpt from “Grapes of Wrath.” Look on Canvas for a writing assignment on Friday, too. Please attend all required zooms. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: While we are Virtual/Phase 1, Related Arts classes will follow this schedule: Monday: Zoom with RA 1 Class Tuesday: Zoom with RA 2 Class Wednesday: Open office hours with RA teachers - as needed. Check Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present. Thursday: Independent Assignment for RA 1 Class. Check Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present. Friday: Independent Assignment for RA 2 Class. Check Canvas at 8:00 to be counted present. Your new RA classes should appear in Canvas on Wednesday. Check there for Zoom links! Band/Guitar Please see above schedule for zooms and assignments Need a school instrument? Come Wednesday, Jan. 13 between 1:30 and 3:00. Drive down to the playground and come to the door of the band room. |
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HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of January 4, 2021
Please welcome Ms. Audrey Young! She will be teaching Science while Mrs. Budd is on maternity leave.
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This quarter we have spread HCS@home students over all 4 homerooms. Many students are returning, so we needed to open a 4th classroom to safely space students when we get back in the classroom. If you are HCS@home you will not all be grouped together except in Related Arts. |
Jan. 6th- Back to School Jan. 8th- Report cards available on Power School Jan. 18- No School- MLK Day |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Young’s Homeroom Mr. Fahey’s Homeroom Mr. Jorgensen’s Homeroom *One schedule change is that we will have online Mindful Meeting every Friday at 2:30 with an assigned teacher. This week it should be with your homeroom teacher. |
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Math This week in mathematics we explore the wonderful world of ALGEBRA!!!! Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. jorgensen_m@hcde.org |
SCIENCE Hi from Ms. Young-- I’m so excited to start learning with you all! Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan. It is the same for everyone this week since we are all virtual: New Zoom Info: Meeting ID: 404 693 1912 Password: young Please contact me with any questions: young_audrey@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we jump back into our study of the Middle Ages. We will be discussing the Investiture Controversy and the Concordat of Worms. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Mondays for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week we will introduce our new unit. We have a text to read, vocabulary work, and journaling. Friday we will write out a reading plan for this quarter. Please attend all required zooms. All zoom links are on the schedule linked to the top of this memo. Homework: Please read for 30 minutes daily. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: While we are Virtual/Phase 1, Related Arts classes will follow this schedule: Monday: Zoom with RA 1 Class Tuesday: Zoom with RA 2 Class Wednesday: Open office hours with RA teachers - as needed Thursday: Independent Assignment for RA 1 Class Friday: Independent Assignment for RA 2 Class Your new RA classes should appear in Canvas on Wednesday. Check there for Zoom links!
HCS@Home Related Arts: Ms. Cassie Rod will be the new HCS@Home Related Arts teacher. Her classes will begin on Monday, January 11th. Check your Canvas class for more info to come! |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of December 14, 2020
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Virtual Exhibit Wed. Dec. 16
Zoom Codes for Exhibit will be emailed from your homeroom teacher.
Important info about Lanschool Air. Copy and paste the pdf link: file:///C:/Users/ANDREWS_S/Downloads/LanSchool%20Air%20Parent%20Letter%20(1).pdf |
Dec. 14-18- Virtual Learning Dec. 16th – Exhibit Night Dec. 18th – Virtual Read-a-rama Dec. 21st - Jan. 5th – Winter Break Jan. 6th- Back to School Jan. 8th- Report cards go home Jan. 18- No School- MLK Day |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. Mrs. Andrews’s Homeroom Mrs. Budd’s Homeroom(HCS@home)
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Math This week in mathematics we enter the wonderful world of ALGEBRA!!!!!!Students may earn extra credit by completing tasks in the Side Quest. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. jorgensen_m@hcde.org |
SCIENCE Weekly plan: Please see the link below to the Science weekly plan Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Zoom Meeting Code: 972-401-2771. Use this code for any zoom meeting that is with me! Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we investigate the Norman Invasion of England. We will a;lso discuss the changes to English culture and language. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Mondays for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week we will work on reading skills and writing though holiday themed texts. Only 1 more week! Zoom links are on the schedule at the top of this page and emailed to you. I will also link your schedule to your Canvas course as an announcement. You must attend each zoom. I will work through an assignment with you and then get you started on the rest of your work. I hope you all asked Santa for new books this year! Assignments: See Canvas and Attend class for assignments, please. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: Any time your child is learning virtually, while there is still learning going on in the building, please see their Related Arts rotation teacher’s Canvas class for assignments. Thank you!
Band/General Music
General Music and Band Schedule
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Related Arts for HCS @ Home Students with Mrs. Shimel Mrs. Shimel’s course is on Canvas for all HCS @ Home Students. It will show up as Activity Period on Canvas as well as Power School All students enrolled in HCS @ Home will complete rotations in Music, Library, Spanish, Theater as well as weekly PE challenges. Assignments for the week will post every Monday at 8 am. The Zoom schedule and links are posted in the announcements tab in our canvas course. We will have Zoom meetings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 - 9:00. |
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NPMM Upper Fall Musical Online Edition! Click the link for more information if your child is interested in performing! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RT7mSWUvy9xPRI8JistOPNkxDZ8GSiNmzreXtvWpo8Q/edit?usp=sharing |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of December 7, 2020
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Benchmarks everyday this week at 9 AM. Students should zoom with their homeroom teacher to take the test and be counted present.
Rama:Tuesday the 15th (A day) and Thursday the 17th(B day). Details below:
Virtual Exhibit Wed. Dec. 16
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Dec. 8, 10, 11, 14, 15- Benchmarks Dec. 15 and 17- PJs and Read-a-Rama Dec. 16th – Exhibit Night Dec. 18th – Remote Day Dec. 21st - Jan. 5th – Winter Break Jan. 6th- Back to School Jan. 8th- Report cards go home Jan. 18- No School- MLK Day |
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Schedules will look different for everyone this week! Please take a close look and attend all required zooms. |
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Math This week in mathematics we complete math projects involving scale. Quest Reach and complete Task 3 by Friday! Bonus Students may earn extra credit by completing tasks in the Side Quest. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. jorgensen_m@hcde.org |
SCIENCE Weekly plan: This week we will be reviewing for the Science Benchmark on Thursday. Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: Office Hours: Wednesday: 10:40- 11:10 Friday: 10:20-11:10 Zoom Meeting Code: 972-401-2771. Use this code for any zoom meeting that is with me! Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we conclude our study of feudalism in Medieval Europe. We will be creating storyboards that explain feudalism and show what life was like during this time period.. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Mondays for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week we will practice reading and grammar skills and take Q2 benchmarks. Please continue reading 30 minutes a day. Zoom links for HCS@ home small groups are under the Online Meetings button. Zoom links for A/B day benchmarks and office hours are on their Canvas page. Assignments: Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: Any time your child is learning virtually, while there is still learning going on in the building, please see their Related Arts rotation teacher’s Canvas class for assignments. Thank you! Band/General Music
Monday: 12:00-12:15 (B Day Students) Wednesday: 9:00-10:00 (A/B Students) Thursday: 12:00-12:15 (A Day Students) https://hcde-org.zoom.us/j/7233861197?pwd=R080WEg2WmpkV0N4ZnVjUk9LWlRwQT09 Meeting ID: 723 386 1197 Passcode: npmmband General Music:
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SPANISH- This week, Mr. Borrero will host Mr. Fahey’s class.
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Related Arts for HCS @ Home Students with Mrs. Shimel Mrs. Shimel’s course is on Canvas for all HCS @ Home Students. It will show up as Activity Period on Canvas as well as Power School All students enrolled in HCS @ Home will complete rotations in Music, Library, Spanish, Theater as well as weekly PE challenges. Assignments for the week will post every Monday at 8 am. The Zoom schedule and links are posted in the announcements tab in our canvas course. We will have Zoom meetings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 - 9:00. |
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NPMM Upper Fall Musical Online Edition! Click the link for more information if your child is interested in performing! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RT7mSWUvy9xPRI8JistOPNkxDZ8GSiNmzreXtvWpo8Q/edit?usp=sharing |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of November 30, 2020
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If you missed conferences and want to schedule one, please reach out to a teacher via email. |
Dec. 8, 10, 11, 14, 15- Benchmarks Dec. 17th – Exhibit Night Dec. 18th – Remote Day Dec. 21st - Jan. 5th – Winter Break Jan. 6th- Back to School Jan. 8th- Report cards go home Jan. 18- No School- MLK Day |
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From the Office: As we prepare for the winter months, we are being diligent with our safety measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19. It is our hope and the district’s hope that we are able to remain open in phase 3, but we must also be prepared for the chance that we must close temporarily or move into phase 2. Therefore, please make sure that you know which days your child is assigned to should we move back into phase 2 (group A - Monday’s/Tuesday’s or group B - Thursday’s/Friday’s). If you are unsure, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher or call the front office and we can give you this information. |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue our study of proportional relationships. Students will explore scale drawings, scale factor, similar figures and indirect measurement! Quest Reach and complete Chamber of Checking 6 by Friday! Quiz Math quiz each Friday over the topics covered throughout the week. Zoom Links can be found on Canvas under Math Resources Please contact me with any questions or concerns. jorgensen_m@hcde.org |
SCIENCE Weekly plan: This week we will be learning about the cell processes Diffusion and Osmosis! There will be several lab demos throughout this week. Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: HCS@Home Office Hours Friday 9:10-10:10 Zoom Meeting Code: 972-401-2771. Use this code for any zoom meeting that is with me! Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we begin our study of Medieval Europe. We start with the physical geography, the role of the Catholic Church, Charlemagne, and the introduction of Feudalism. Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Mondays for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week we will write our speeches using our research about our photo documentaries. Each photo/slide should have at least a 20 second speech planned. We will practice them on Tuesday, and record them on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday we will share our work and read. Zoom links for HCS@ home small groups are under the Online Meetings button. Friday Afternoon Meeting links are there, too. Please be at all meetings! It is vital that students are reading 20 minutes a night. Under the Classroom Library button, there are great options for free virtual access to books, and in person students are welcome to fill out the form requesting a classroom book. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: If you would like to have a parent conference with any of our Related Arts teachers, feel free to email the specific teacher and make a request. We will be happy to meet with you via Zoom. Mrs. Cox cox_c@hcde.org Mrs. McKee mckee_e@hcde.org Coach Hoewischer hoewischer_p@hcde.org Mr. Borrero borrero_a@hcde.org
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SPANISH- This week, Mr. Borrero will host Mr. Fahey’s class.
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Related Arts for HCS @ Home Students with Mrs. Shimel Mrs. Shimel’s course is on Canvas for all HCS @ Home Students. It will show up as Activity Period on Canvas as well as Power School All students enrolled in HCS @ Home will complete rotations in Music, Library, Spanish, Theater as well as weekly PE challenges. Assignments for the week will post every Monday at 8 am. The Zoom schedule and links are posted in the announcements tab in our canvas course. We will have Zoom meetings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 - 9:00. |
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NPMM Upper Fall Musical Online Edition! Click the link for more information if your child is interested in performing! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RT7mSWUvy9xPRI8JistOPNkxDZ8GSiNmzreXtvWpo8Q/edit?usp=sharing |
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Normal Park Museum Magnet School
7th Grade Monday Memo
Week of November 16, 2020
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If you missed conferences and want to schedule one, please reach out to a teacher via email. |
Nov. 20- Progress Reports go home Nov. 23-27th - Thanksgiving Holiday (update) Dec. 17th – Exhibit Night Dec. 18th – Remote Day Dec. 21st - Jan. 5th – Winter Break |
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From the Office: As we prepare for the winter months, we are being diligent with our safety measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19. It is our hope and the district’s hope that we are able to remain open in phase 3, but we must also be prepared for the chance that we must close temporarily or move into phase 2. Therefore, please make sure that you know which days your child is assigned to should we move back into phase 2 (group A - Monday’s/Tuesday’s or group B - Thursday’s/Friday’s). If you are unsure, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher or call the front office and we can give you this information. |
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Math This week in mathematics we continue our study of proportional relationships. Students will work with and make scale drawings. Quest Reach and complete Chamber of Checking 5 by Friday! Zoom link is in Math Resources on canvas. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. jorgensen_m@hcde.org |
SCIENCE Weekly plan: This week we will be learning about the cell processes Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration! There will be a small open note quiz on Friday. Make sure to check Canvas and email regularly. Assignments can be found on the attached weekly plan: HCS@Home Office Hours Friday 9:10-10:10 Zoom Meeting Code: 972-401-2771. Use this code for any zoom meeting that is with me! Password: scibudd Please contact me with any questions: budd_b@hcde.org |
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World History Weekly plan: This week we conclude our study West Africa & the trade empires that rose to power in the region. We will be documenting its impacts through a student choice exhibit project. We will also have our UNIT TEST FRIDAY. Quizlet Link in canvas “modules” Assignments: All Zoom links are posted on my Canvas home page under the “Online Meetings” Link. I will have optional office hours on Mondays for questions or other needed assistance. Don’t give up on traveling… If you are still interested in traveling to Amsterdam, Netherlands, Cologne, Germany, and Bruges, Belgium in 2021? There will be a maximum of 24 participants this year and we will be guaranteed a private trip for our travelers. There are currently 8 spots remaining! Contact me at faheytravels@gmail.com if you are interested. Let me know if you have any questions as we continue to get used to this new process. E-mail me at fahey_b@hcde.org |
Language Arts This week we are studying a photo essay on Monday and Tuesday about Bald Eagles. On Wednesday, we will choose topics in class for a unit project. Thursday and Friday we will begin research for our final argument speech and photo essay. Zoom links for HCS@ home small groups are under the Online Meetings button. Friday Afternoon Meeting links are there, too. Please be at all meetings! I will not have office hours this Tuesday. It is vital that students are reading 20 minutes a night. Under the Classroom Library button, there are great options for free virtual access to books, and in person students are welcome to fill out the form requesting a classroom book. Stay safe and healthy, and PLEASE email me with questions.! Email me at andrews_s@hcde.org |
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Related Arts: If you would like to have a parent conference with any of our Related Arts teachers, feel free to email the specific teacher and make a request. We will be happy to meet with you via Zoom. Mrs. Cox cox_c@hcde.org Mrs. McKee mckee_e@hcde.org Coach Hoewischer hoewischer_p@hcde.org Mr. Borrero borrero_a@hcde.org
Band/General Music
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