1. 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!

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

3. Schedule What is ACE? Working Snack 10:15 - 10:25am ACE
12: :40pm
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

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

5. 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

6. Language Arts Pearson Literature Online Access:
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!

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

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

12. MVMS Mission Statement

13. 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.

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