1. WELCOME TO CONNECTED MATH 7! THIS IS A SAFE PLACE TO: Take a RISK Make a MISTAKE Ron Ciraulo (425) 837-6971 ciraulor@issaquah.wednet.edu Thank you for attending! This PPT can be found on my CONNECT SITE

2. Who is Mr. Ciraulo? Name: Ron Ciraulo (pronounced sirawlo) Grew up in Juneau, Alaska Attended Gonzaga University (When John Stockton was there!) I've been a teacher Since 1986 (4th Year at Maywood) Taught for 10 years in Juneau, AK (middle school for 8 of the years) Taught the SAGE Program for 10 years(ISD's Elementary Gifted Highly Capable program) I’m also a pastor Married to my wife, Terry, for 23 years Granddaughter-Amelia (12 years old) & Grandson- Zaiden (9 years old)

3. Curriculum Connected Mathematics Program 3 (CMP3) First Unit: CC7 – Accentuate The Negative: this unit covers the different operations with integers (positive and negative numbers.) ONE BOOK FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. Class set for use by students at school Each student has a copy for home use all year long. Mathdashboard – access coming soon! Mathdashboard

4. Communication CONNECT SITE: What’s going on in class? (Updated daily... ) LEARNING LOG/PLANNER Family Access: What’s my child’s grade? (Updated weekly) Email Distribution List (Please keep your email addresses updated on Family Access.) Progress Reports

5. Helping from Home Ask to see your student’s assignments and HW Record Sheets Support good study and organizational skills Check Family Access Read MMS Math Updates (emails) Online Resources – Check my CONNECT SITE Online Resources

7. Homework Help Math Lab: Thursdays – (begins this Thursday) Staffed by a rotating Maywood Math Teacher 2:10pm – 3:10pm in Room 118 You can ride the Activity Bus home (3:45 PM) Help from Mr. Ciraulo: By appointment right after school

8. Absent Work Policy Check CONNECT link on the Maywood website or call a classmate for missed assignments. Additionally, s/he should check with a classmate for daily work and classwork. Get it done No late work accepted one week prior to the end of the trimester.

9. Grading Policies 75% of Grade - Tests and Quizzes There are 7 units. Unit Tests 1-2 Quizzes each unit RETAKES: offered on every quiz and test; highest of the two scores; only the sections needing it. 25% of Grade- HW, CW, Participation Work will be graded on effort and accuracy completed in pencil in the students’ spiral notebook Student participation, teamwork and classwork are the daily expectation Partner Quizzes, exit tickets, online activities, and MATH XL time.

10. Connect Site