Week 16 (1-4-21) (Q2W7)
Ray Mathematics--Remote Leaning
Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
Happy New Year! I hope everyone is as safe, happy, and healthy as can be. I know many people had a difficult 2020 with uncertainty, loss, and stress. I am sincerely wishing everyone a happier and healthier new year in 2021. I also want to reaffirm and recommit to the learning and well being of all the students! I know that working together, communicating, and being flexible we can achieve a lot!
Weekly Updates
CLASS OF 2021 SURVEY: Please fill out the survey if you have not already done so! LINK All class of 2021 students need to fill out the survey for sizes of gowns and graduation t-shirts.
PAST DUE BY 12-16-20!
Spelling Bee: If a student wants to participate the sign up information is here.
Order your loved ones a Ray t-shirt, hoodie and/or car magnet to show your Ray School pride! All sizes - both youth and adult - are now available. Email or text a photo of your order form to friendsofraypto@gmail.com. Proceeds from every purchase support Friends of Ray School PTO. Thank you!
GOCPS High School Application Deadline Extended: from CPS--The pandemic has impacted every aspect of our school year, including the important process our students go through when choosing the school options that will best match their talents, interests, and abilities. So to ensure everyone has the time they need to make this important decision, we are extending the GoCPS application deadline from Friday, December 11, 2020 to Friday, January 8, 2021.
CPS Daily Health Screener--here
Reminder--Every Wednesday is Warrior Wednesday! Wear green or Ray gear this Wednesday!
8th Grade Promotion Policy Reminder--LINK
7/8th specials for the this week is with our Spanish teacher Senorita Dent Students will continue with the same schedule they have (every homeroom coming a different day during the week). Look for Spanish in your Google Classrooms.
Ray is a Grab and Go meal site during Remote Learning. Pick-ups are school days from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. RAY WILL NOT BE A FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE DURING WINTER BREAK.
Students are reminded to practice Pandemic Safety Habits. There was a surge in the COVID 19 cases in Illinois in the last week.
School Forms were due By October 15. PLEASE TURN IN ASAP! They can be turned in electronically to Ms. Vergara, svergara@cps.edu or to the school at the main entrance. Copies are available there.
WEEKLY MATH UPDATES
Our main focus is still connecting with students, getting to know each other, and learning how to use the technology that will facilitate our learning. We know there will still be challenges, glitches, and frustrations this week. That’s okay! We will be forgiving, patient, and flexible and hope you will do the same. For immediate tech help try the CPS Online Reopening Guide support page.
7th grade We will start the week with SEL check-ins and reminders of routines and expectations. Then we will continue a unit on circles. Our focus will be on discovering, knowing, and applying the area formula for circles.
7.G.B.4Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle.
8th grade We will start the week with SEL check-ins and reminders of routines and expectations. We then will review proportional relationships and how they are represented in graphs and equations. This will lead us to linear equations in the coming weeks.
8.EE.BUnderstand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning.
ALGEBRA
Students will be using the y=mx+b form of linear equations to write equations for lines given a graphed line, slope and a point, or two points. We will then start to look at how we can also write linear equations in standard form and how to go between the two forms.
Student Daily Schedule by Homeroom:
All classes meet using Google Meet. Links to join class are in the top left hand corner of each class’ Google Classroom. Video Help for accessing Google Meet through Google Classroom (start at 2:44).To get access to Google Classroom and Google Meet use your CPS email. Go Here if you need help getting into your CPS email.
Homeroom teachers are listed by the homeroom numbers.
Math Class Information
STUDENT EMAIL: Students and families must be able to access their student’s email. Need help or logging in for the first time: Go Here. The student CPS email is the access to Google Classroom for assignments and information, to Google Meet to attend class remotely, and to Aspen Student Portal for grades.
Weekly Individual/Asynchronous Assignments: 5 assignments in Khan Academy. Due each Friday by 11:59 p.m. Check Google Classroom for this and for other weekly assignments.
Google Classroom Links: Currently Google Classrooms are being pushed out to students through the CPS Aspen system. Students and families can use the student’s CPS email to access their Google Classrooms.
Curriculum and unit overviews: Open-Up-- This is the launch page. Choose your role as parent and 7th or 8th grade to see an overview of every unit and lesson for the whole year.
Grades: Starting September 8, 2020 CPS will return to regular grading practices, as the district will ensure all students have the tools they need to succeed. Grading scale.
Office Hours: School days from 2:10 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. We will use this time to connect with students and families. We will have scheduled appointments as well as open times. We will use Google JamBoard and Google Hangouts Chat for one-on-one meetings. We will also schedule some small group sessions and meet using Google Meet. We are also available to talk with parents via email, Google Meet, or a telephone conversation. Please contact Mr. Albrecht at lalbrecht@cps.edu to schedule a conference time.
Communication platforms with students: Google Classroom, CPS email, Google Meet (whole class), Google Chat, and Google JamBoard.
Communication platforms with parents/families: email, blog, telephone. We recommend that parents/families know the emails and passwords of their students so they can also access Google Classroom.
Tutoring: We recommend Maroon Tutor Match
Ray Mathematics FAQ: Want to know a little bit more about mathematics class at Ray. Check the Frequently Asked Questions page.
"FOSTERING THE LOVE OF LEARNING"
RAY VISION
Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood
will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded program and will
graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.
RAY MISSION
The mission of Ray School is to provide a rich academic
experience for our culturally, racially, and socio-economically
diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life-
long love of learning.
