CPS' Advanced Arts Program

• CPS' Advanced Arts Program at Gallery 37 is now accepting high school students for the 2017-2018 school year!
• This is a unique, off-campus study program in which students can take advanced, honors, and AP level courses in graphic design, music, theater, visual art, dance, and culinary arts. Perhaps your high school does not offer these courses, or you have students looking for a challenging opportunity to get more exposure to the arts, or maybe your students are looking for more college and career preparation in the arts. This program does that AND more! Students study with practicing studio artists, take field trips to cultural institutions, meet with college counselors IN THE ARTS, and students can study with students from all over the city.
• Plus, these courses offer double honors credit! Get your students in now while seats are still available.

For more information, see Advanced Arts or call Advanced Arts at 312-714-0301.

Math Week 5-1-17

Hello all!

This week the 7th and 8th graders at Ray finish our partnership with The Revival (Hyde Parks' improv theater). Through a generous grant that Ray won from Ingenuity, we are doing an arts integration project where we are combining the process and practice of theater/improv with the mathematical practice standards. We are focused learning objectives that have students master ensemble and "yes and..." thinking. A huge thanks to Jeff Gandy from The Revival helping us all get better at getting each other's backs!

Lastly, I am continuing weekly Khan connection by giving topic students should consider for the weekly 6000 points on Khan. These topics will help the students with the content we are studying this week. Use the following search terms to find out what content we are studying this week.

Khan for 7th

Interpreting Linear Expressions

Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers

Khan for 8th

Constructing linear models for real-world relationships

Evaluating a Function

Inputs and Outputs of Functions

Debate it Forward Summer Camp!!

Debate it Forward (DIF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches core debate skills to currently excluded populations (young students, students with diagnosed learning differences, and students of low-income). In our first year, we’ve taught 80+ kids across 5 different schools and we are thrilled to announce our first summer camp!

DIF Summer Camp combines debate’s cognitive stimulation and academic rigor with the fun and immersive aspects of a summer camp. Our debaters are explorers; the first half of the day we go on a field trip (changes each day), and afterwards, we utilize our field research findings into debate games, activities, and competitions. For example, one of our daily topics is debating renewable energy and environmental impacts and that day, we will be heading to MSI and have special exhibits booked to learn and conduct our research. There’s also a large break in the middle of the day where we do non-debate activities (e.g. sports and arts and crafts), as we believe moderation is key to the kids having fun and staying focused!  

Sign up Link: https://form.jotform.us/70874192629163

Logistics:

When: Session 1: June 12-16. Session 2: August 21-25

Where: 1100 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615

Times: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM (with optional hours of before-care and after-care)

Cost: $350, including lunch and snacks (financial aid, ranging from partial to full scholarships, available based on need)

Ages: 8-14 years old

Prior debate experience required: None

Why?

1. Fun and enjoyment! We incorporate competitive games, improvisational activities, logic puzzles, and other activities to keep kids engaged and participating. Our students gain skills while hanging out with friends and having a great time!

2. Social and emotional benefits! Evidence shows that children with debate experience report higher levels of pro-social and empathetic behavior, an increase in inclusive behavior, and an increased perception of safety.  

3. Academic and cognitive benefits! Studies demonstrate that children who participate in debate have greatly increased school performances, as well as gains in IQ. Reports (including our own anecdotal evidence) also show that debaters develop more sophisticated analytical thinking skills, reading and writing abilities, as well as a more comprehensive understanding of a wide range of issues and social problems.  

For more information, email us at directors@debateitforward.org or check out our website debateitforward.org. 

Walk-a-Thon registration is OPEN!

http://rayschool.dojiggy.com

Register your student and collect at least $50 in pledges by midnight Thursday, April 27th and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a free 3 months membership to University of Chicago’s recreational facilities – the Gerald Ratner Athletics Center & Henry Crown Field House.

The Gerald Ratner Athletics Center features a fitness center, swimming pool, competition and auxiliary gymnasia, dance room, and locker rooms. The Henry Crown Field House includes an indoor running track, racquetball, handball, wallyball, and squash courts, four multi-purpose courts, astro-turfed multipurpose room, and fitness center. 

Homework Update!

ALL: (DUE: 4-29-17) 6000 more math points earned on Khan Academy between 4-17-17 and the end of the day on 4-29-17!  

7th: (DUE: 4-28-17) Weekly homework tasks now sent to you via Google Classroom.

8th: (DUE: 4-28-17) Weekly homework tasks now sent to you via Google Classroom.

Alg: See Mr. Papczun

Math Week 4-24-17

Hello all!

This week the 7th and 8th graders at Ray continue our partnership with The Revival (Hyde Parks' improv theater). Through a generous grant that Ray won from Ingenuity, we are doing an arts integration project where we are combining the process and practice of theater/improv with the mathematical practice standards. We are focused learning objectives that have students master ensemble and "yes and..." thinking. Jeff Gandy from The Revival will be co-teaching with me Mondays and Wednesdays for the next week.

Lastly, I am continuing weekly Khan connection by giving topic students should consider for the weekly 6000 points on Khan. These topics will help the students with the content we are studying this week. Use the following search terms to find out what content we are studying this week.

Khan for 7th

Die Rolling Probability

Probability with counting outcomes

Compound events with tree diagrams

Khan for 8th

What is a Function?

Evaluating a Function

Inputs and Outputs of Functions

Walk-A-Thon! Coming Soon! May 19th! Please donate! Link Below!

Ray School Walk-a-Thon Site and on-line donation site!

Homework Update!

Homework Update!

ALL: (DUE: 4-22-17) 6000 more math points earned on Khan Academy between 4-17-17 and the end of the day on 4-22-17!  

7th: (DUE: 4-21-17) Weekly homework tasks now sent to you via Google Classroom.

8th: (DUE: 4-21-17) Weekly homework tasks now sent to you via Google Classroom.

Alg: Handouts "Cubes, Cubes, and More Cubes" and "Quadratics"

Springfield Trip Update!

Eighth Grade Students, Parents and Families,

Currently we have less than half of the 40 spots for the class trip to Springfield paid and filled. The travel company, BrightSpark, has generously extended the deadline for Ray. However, to go forward with this trip we need confirmation that parents and students will attend. To that end, we need a deposit of $20 by April 20, 2017 to confirm your spot and to continue to offer this class trip.

• June 5 – Class Trip  to Springfield.

• $20 deposit by APRIL 21, 2017! Full payment due by MAY 5th!
• Total Cost per student is $132.
• We are opening the trip to one parent per student if parents want to attend the Adult Total Cost is $138.
• Bus, snacks, sites (including the amazing Lincoln Museum and Library, The Lincoln Memorial, The State Capitol, the Old State Capitol), dinner, and tour guide will all be included for one price. See attached information from BrightSpark Travel.
• Please contact Mr. Albrecht if you have any questions or concerns. (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
• THANK YOU to all who have already paid for the trip!

Participation Requirements for Class Trip:

• An average of a C or higher in all classes
• No student infractions that result in an in-school or out-of-school suspension
• 80% or higher for DOJO %
• No more than 3 unexcused absences

Math Week 4-17-17

Hello all!

First off, no school for students on 4-19-17. It is parent conferences and report card pick-up. 7th and 8th grade teachers will be in the cafeteria meeting parents on first-come-first-served basis. 

The book fair will also be running all week and be open on 4-19-17! This year Ray is partnering with 57th Street Books!

Also, this week the 7th and 8th graders at Ray continue our partnership with The Revival (Hyde Parks' improv theater). Through a generous grant that Ray won from Ingenuity, we are doing an arts integration project where we are combining the process and practice of theater/improv with the mathematical practice standards. We are focused learning objectives that have students master ensemble and "yes and..." thinking. Jeff Gandy from The Revival will be co-teaching with me Mondays and Wednesdays for the next 2 weeks.

Lastly, I am continuing weekly Khan connection by giving topic students should consider for the weekly 6000 points on Khan. These topics will help the students with the content we are studying this week. Use the following search terms to find out what content we are studying this week.

Khan for 7th

Die Rolling Probability

Probability with counting outcomes

Compound events with tree diagrams

Khan for 8th

What is a Function?

Evaluating a Function

Inputs and Outputs of Functions

Bonus Function Video for extra help:

Video help for Algebra for class on Tuesday:  Virtual Nerd and Vertex Formula

SPRING BREAK HOMEWORK!

ALL: (DUE: 4-15-17) 6000 more math points earned on Khan Academy between 4-2-17 and the end of the day on 4-15-17!  (You have two weeks to get 6000 points since we are coming up on Spring Break.

ALL: (DUE: 4-17-17) Sign an return permission slip for media release for The Revival. They will be filming our work with Jeff during classes on Monday 4-17-17.

Homework Update!

ALL: (DUE: 4-15-17) 6000 more math points earned on Khan Academy between 4-2-17 and the end of the day on 4-15-17!  (You have two weeks to get 6000 points since we are coming up on Spring Break.

7th: (DUE: 4-6-17) Handout: Get Ready to Practice (tree diagrams) 

Link to examples and copy of homework task: http://www.warrick.k12.in.us/schools/castlesouth/docs/Math/Math7Book/Math%207%2013.2%20pg%20641.pdf 

8th: (DUE: 4-6-17) Handout: All Transformations

Alg: See Mr. Papczun

Math Week 4-3-17

Hello all!

First off, this week the 7th and 8th graders at Ray continue our partnership with The Revival (Hyde Parks' improv theater). Through a generous grant that Ray won from Ingenuity, we are doing an arts integration project where we are combining the process and practice of theater/improv with the mathematical practice standards. We are focused learning objectives that have students master ensemble and "yes and..." thinking. Jeff Gandy from The Revival will be co-teaching with me Mondays and Wednesdays for the next 3 weeks.

Second, I am continuing weekly Khan connection by giving topic students should consider for the weekly 6000 points on Khan. These topics will help the students with the content we are studying this week. Use the following search terms to find out what content we are studying this week.

Khan for 7th

Die Rolling Probability

Probability with counting outcomes

Compound events with tree diagrams

Khan for 8th

Intro to Geometric Transformations

Performing Dilations

Dilating Shapes: Shrinking