Welcome to Team 7-3! Ms. Kurland - Language Arts Mrs. McLaughlin - Math Mrs. Kreatz - Science Ms. Wiggin - Social Studies Mrs. French - Special Education Welcome to Team 7-3!

CLASS STRUCTURE Posted daily in each classroom: Objectives Do Now Agenda Homework

Schedule What is ACE? Working Snack 10:15 - 10:25am ACE 12:15 - 12:40pm 1:02 - 1:10pm A/B Day What is ACE? Academics Academic Time Character Development Discussions Executive Functioning Organization Skills SCHOOL WIDE READ ALOUD Rules - Cynthia Lord

Math Materials Big Ideas Math Website Newsletters www.bigideasmath.com Activity Day/Lesson Day Format HW - Effort Grade Calculator Usage Big Ideas Math Website www.bigideasmath.com Mrs. McLaughlin’s Website MVMS Webpage

Language ARTS Arts What we will do: Explore six literature units to include: Fiction & Nonfiction Drama Science Fiction / Poetry Short Stories Themes in Oral Traditions Writing experiences to include: Assured learning experiences (ALE’s) Writing on Demand Performance Tasks Open Response Prompts What we have been doing: “I am a…” Activity Developing familiarity with Pearson Literature Program (book & online access) Fall Writing Prompt Establishing weekly Spelling Program routine Introduction to Fiction & Nonfiction Unit

Language Arts Pearson Literature Online Access: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com User Name: First Name (formal), lasid (no spaces or commas) Notes: lasid is their student lunch number (ex: Joseph22438) Password: abc123 Click on Log In Students now have access to the student edition and other online resources!

Science Social Studies We are currently studying… What does ISN#1 mean? Engineering Design vs. Scientific Method Next Unit: Physical Science-Matter Currently on Unit 1: Five Themes of Geography On Your Radar: End of Unit Projects and Tests Next Unit: Middle East http://www.cnn.com/cnn10 https://goo.gl/YhS3Cy

Field Trips Christmas Carol Thursday - December 7, 2017 Boston Monday - April 16, 2018 Interested in chaperoning? - See sign-in sheet. Fingerprinting in the front office this evening for any parent/guardian interested in chaperoning Boston. Camp Lincoln Monday - June 4, 2018

Other Information Media Center/Library Extra Help Cell Phones Google Docs PowerSchool Yearbooks

Donations Welcome Tissues Clorox Wipes Glue Sticks Dry Erase Markers Paper Towels Students who bring in donations will receive a HW pass.

Becoming 7th Graders Advocacy Communication Responsibility Owning Your Learning What do these look like in school?

MVMS Mission Statement

Before You Go On your slip of paper please include the following: Your Name(s) Your Student’s Name What is something that will help your student be successful in 7th grade? Can include life changes, home information, exciting news, etc.

UP NEXT: Internet Safety 7:15 - 7:45 w/ the GPD In the Hilltop (Cafeteria) Have a great night! Thank you for your time!