Week 19 (1-25-21)
Ray Mathematics--Remote Leaning
Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
Weekly Updates
Ray Reopening Meetings for 5th-8th--Mandatory
Tuesday, 1/26/21
2-3 pm Hybrid Families https://meet.google.com/xoc-zncg-wqw
3-4 pm Remote Families https://meet.google.com/fcf-rgpe-yjd
Make-up Sessions for Hybrid Families
Thursday 1/28/21
5-6 pm cancelled
Friday 1/29/21
9-10 am cancelled
NEW SESSIONS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR EARLY NEXT WEEK. PLEASE CHECK THE RAY WEBSITE AND THE ROBOCALL FOR UPDATES.
END OF 2nd Quarter Grade Cut-off: As CPS begins the reopening plan we need to have an early cut-off for make-up and redo assignments. FOR MATH--that date is Friday, 1-29-21 at 3:45 pm. I will update the newsletter when I confirm the dates for the rest of the middle school team teachers.
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!
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 Please contact your specials teacher for information about specials this week.
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. We then begin a unit studying integers (positive and negative numbers and zero!) We look at how integers help us model things like temperature and elevation.
7.NS.A.1 Apply and extend previous understandings of addition and subtraction to add and subtract rational numbers; represent addition and subtraction on a horizontal or vertical number line diagram.
8th grade We will start the week with SEL check-ins. We continue to look at proportional relationships as we prepare to study linear relationships. We will study how proportional relationships are communicated through tables, graphs, and equations AND how we see the constant of proportionality in all those forms. The goal is to end the week with students modeling a proportional relationship in three different ways.
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 continue to learn about how to solve a system of equations. Also be on the lookout for a letter explaining changes to the algebra schedule as we plan for the CPS hybrid reopening Feb. 1. This week there will be NO algebra class on Monday, 1-25-21 or Tuesday 1-26-21 to accommodate planning and family meetings for the reopening next week. Students should start their IXL lessons and work asynchronously. We will resume our regular schedule for Wednesday and Thursday this week.
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: 4 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.
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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.
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diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life-
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