Information on Lead Testing at Ray

June 10, 2016
Dear CPS family,
In light of national events that have brought increased attention to the issue of water
quality, the City of Chicago announced several additional precautionary measures that will
be added to the City’s water testing protocol, continuing the City’s track record of complying
with current state and federal regulations as well as exceeding industry standards.
As part of this announcement, Chicago Public Schools (CPS) began testing the water for
levels of lead from all schools across the district. Our top priority is the health and safety of
our students and staff, and this testing was initiated out of an abundance of caution to
ensure the water in our schools is safe. Schools are being tested based on a priority criteria
that includes the age of the school, age of the students (with priority given to schools with
pre-K programs), presence of a kitchen (where meals are prepared) and presence of pipes
that could need repairs or replacement.
The results of all the schools are coming in on a rolling basis, and the majority have had
levels under the EPA’s action level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). We wanted to let you know
that no lead was found above the action level in your child’s school. The full results of your
school’s water samples can be found online at cps.edu/leadtesting.
Federal guidance indicates that children under the age of six are at the highest risk for
harmful lead exposure, and they can be exposed to lead from a variety of sources, including
paint, soil and even some consumer products. If you are concerned about your child’s
possible lead exposure risks, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends
going to your pediatrician for testing. Additionally, CDPH’s lead hotline can address any
health related questions you may have or help you in deciding whether to have your child
tested; for questions or more information, please call 312-747-5323. For additional
information about lead and children, visit www.cdc.gov/lead.
The safety of your children is our highest priority, and we are doing everything in our
power to address this situation in a quick and thorough manner. We will continue to keep
you and your family informed throughout this process.
Sincerely,
Forrest Claypool Dr. Julie Morita
CEO, Chicago Public Schools Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health

FREE opportunity for talented people to engage with professional artists and UofC mentors!

Here are some project logistics and details:

• “Ode to the City” is a grassroots project that targets communities with stories to tell and art to create by providing neighborhood members with free resources and platform to tell those stories.
• ALL people are welcome, regardless of experience, background, identity, age, etc.

• Mixed media workshops make up an 8-week program in a variety of places with a wide-range of artistic mediums: visual arts, poetry, radio, performance art, and more. Students will be exposed to professional artists from different backgrounds, artistic mediums, and communities. For example, Jamila Woods!
• Participants will have the opportunity to work within these spaces, with free supplies, teachers, mentors, the ability to connect with their community, and an opportunity to exhibit their work.

• The intensive visual arts track will be held weekly and is geared toward participants with great interest and any experience in visual arts.

• Workshops will tackle specific themes (e.g., race/ethnicity, faith, spirituality, gender, sexuality, and more)
• Our community partners include: Young Chicago Authors, The Rebuild Foundation, The Poetry Foundation, StoryArts, Bing Bookstore, the UChicago Arts Incubator, and Living Hope Church.
  
  

Project schedule:

1. Mixed Media Workshops (Dorchester Art + Housing Collaborative, Greater Grand Crossing; Saturdays, 1-3 pm):

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

August 6, 13, 20, 27

2. Mixed Media Workshops (Bing Art Books, Washington Park; Tuesdays, 6-8 pm)

July 5, 12, 19, 26,

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

3. Mixed Media Workshops (Living Hope Church, Woodlawn; Wednesdays, 2-3 pm)

July 6, 13, 20, 27

August 3

4. Visual Arts Intensive Track (Arts Incubator, Washington Park; Mondays, 6-8 pm)

July 11, 25

August 8, 22

Here is the program registration form (if people could register asap, that would be great!): http://goo.gl/forms/Nx2CJs0zRHJwNNny2

Homework Due 6-10-16

7th: Create riddles for each of the vocabulary words listed below. 

similar
congruent
ray
angle
corresponding angles
corresponding sides

Example: 

Riddle: I am two lines that never intersect. I am like train tracks or an equal sign. What Am I? 
Answer: Parallel

8th: No homework

TESTING REMINDER!

7th grade end-of-the-year NWEA mathematics testing starts Thursday 6-2-16.

Homework Due 6-3-16

7th: All BONUS!

Create a vocab book like the one we made for angle relationships for each:

1. 6 types of triangles (10 pts)

2. First 7 polygons and their total interior angle measures (20 pts)

How to make the book video:

8th: The Thompson family was moving and hired the Town Movers to move them for a fee of $30 plus $15 per hour. City Movers called and offered a fee of $72 plus $8 an hour,which they thought might be a better deal. The family made a graph of the two offers.When would City Movers be the better deal?

Algebra: TBD 

Homework Due 5-31-16

7th: Create a scale model. You should build a model, draw a map, or create a blueprint of something you are interested in. Make a model of a building you think is cool. Create a diorama of a scene from a book or movie you enjoy. Make a map the neighborhood, or your walk to school. Create a blueprint of your bedroom. Use grid paper, legos, or whatever creative idea you choose.

You will need to determine the scale factor between the actual thing you model and the model you create and demonstrate an understanding on how to determine the size of objects or drawings in your model based on the actual size. 

Please talk to Mr. A before Thursday if you do not understand any part of this project!

Mr. A will give you class time Thursday and Friday to work on this project!!!!!!

RUBRIC for how your project will be graded.

Examples of scale modeling:

Other Middle Schoolers: http://mms-hull.blogspot.com/2016/03/scale-model-project-in-ms-kellihers.html

Middle Schooler's Blueprint: http://mrbaikm22.blogspot.com/2014/09/iearn-connecting-math-to-our-lives.html  

Video: scale models-- http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/mket.math.rp.miniland/scale-models-in-the-real-world/

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8th: Develop your own “When will….” task. Think about the "Balloon Break" or device charging tasks we have done in class. Give the rate you measure and an equation, table, and graph of the relationship. Share a short video with the class for triple credit. See the example below.

Example: Pool Draining TASK

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Alg: Complete the homework for your grade level above

Math Week 5-23-16

7th-- Students will study scale factor through scale models and maps. It is important for students to understand the words proportional and similar as they pertain to mathematics thinking.

Video about scale factor:

CCSS: 7.G.A.1.Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures, including computing actual lengths and areas from a scale drawing and reproducing a scale drawing at a different scale.

8th-- Students continue to investigate linear relationships through filling water balloons and comparing deals and rates for Wifi service and Uber rides. Starting Wednesday 8th graders will be taking the end-of-year NWEA MAP mathematics tests. Students have copies of their previous scores and their goals for this round of testing.

CCSS: 8.F.2. Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a linear function represented by a table of values and a linear function represented by an algebraic expression, determine which function has the greater rate of change.