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10/7- 6th Updates (by CLT)
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CORE CLASSES

Language Arts

  • Students are studying word parts using assigned vocabulary words with summatives given throughout the year.
  • Students will also be studying word parts through our Word Study curriculum with summatives given throughout the year.
  • Students are continuing to review the parts of speech, beginning with nouns and verbs.
  • Students will be using annotations to show their thinking about what they are reading. A summative will be given on these skills

Math

Math 6

  • Students have completed the first part of Unit 2 on adding and subtracting integers and grades for that summative are now posted in ParentVue and StudentVue.
  • Students are continuing work on integer operations with multiplying and dividing integers, including word problems. Part 2 of the Unit 2 Summative will be on 10/03 (A-Day) and 10/04 (B-Day).
  • The Unit 2 Study Guide should be worked on throughout the unit, checked with the answer key in Schoology, and is due on 10/03 (A-Day) and 10/04 (B-Day).
  • Grades on individual assignments can be found by using these directions: How to Find Grades/Missing Work.
  • Please use Tutor.com found in Schoology if additional help is needed. This is a great resource provided by LCPS!

Foundations of Algebra- Toppen, Kling, Sathuluri

  • Students have completed Unit 1 on exponents, perfect squares, square roots, power of ten, and scientific notation and grades are now posted in ParentVue and StudentVue.
  • Students are now working on Unit 2 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers. The Unit 2 Summative will be on 10/06 (A-Day) and 10/07 (B-Day).
  • The Unit 2 Study Guide should be worked on throughout the unit, checked with the answer key in Schoology, and is due on 10/06 (A-Day) and 10/07 (B-Day).
  • Grades on individual assignments can be found by using these directions: How to Find Grades/Missing Work
  • Please use Tutor.com found in Schoology if additional help is needed. This is a great resource provided by LCPS!

Reeve, Petsch, Shirk

  • Unit 2: Scientific Notation and Comparing/Ordering Scientific Notation is currently in full swing.  .  
  • Study Guide for Unit 2 is due in class on Monday, 10/3(A Day) or Tuesday, 10/4(B Day)
  • Summative will take place on Thursday,10/6(A Day) or  Friday, 10/4 (B Day)
  • Unit 3 will begin on 10/11A Day) or 10/12 (B Day) and will focus on comparing and ordering rational numbers
  • We are currently halfway through the quarter, please be sure your student is continuing with strong study habits and reviewing their notes and activities each night.
  • Please encourage your student to check the Assignment sheet and calendar in Schoology frequently.

Science

  • Students will be taking their summative assessment for experimental variables next week, 10/3 - 10/7. Check your child’s Schoology course for details and review resources.
  • Students are currently working on and completing their Drops on a Penny Lab Experiment. We will be reviewing data analysis, graphing, and conclusion writing during class. There will be an upcoming summative on this experiment in the next few weeks. Check your child’s Schoology course for future updates.
  • As a reminder, students that are eligible for a retake (below 80%) must complete the Retake Request form linked in the “Important Information Center” folder on Schoology.

Social Sciences

  • We are now in our Indigenous Peoples Unit.  We will focus on 5 tribes and how they utilized their environment and resources.
  • The summative for this unit is a project and is scheduled to begin on 10/19 and 10/20.  Students will have 2 class periods to complete their project.