Week 24 (3-1-21)
Ray 7/8th Mathematics
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7th grade HYBRID 304 HOMEROOM
Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
Hello all,
Shortened Daily Schedule: This will be the final week of all 7th/8th students learning remotely. As we plan and prepare to begin hybrid and remote teaching and learning next week on March 8, classes this week of MARCH 1, 2021 will end each day at NOON. Students will follow the regular block schedule and homeroom teachers will update students as to which content area teachers to visit each day.
7TH GRADE HYBRID HOMEROOM 304 MEETING: TUESDAY MARCH 2 at 2:00 pm. Parents, students, and families are invited for an informational meeting about starting Hybrid teaching and learning on March 8. Topics will include schedules, COVID protocols, resources, supply needs, and more. MEETING LINK: https://meet.google.com/dkr-wjck-gvi
Please check the Weekly Updates from Principal Neely! Also, please sign up and listen for RoboCall and check the Ray school website for messages from Ray with the most up-to-date information about and from Ray
Southside Scribblers Out of the Box 2021 Programming Registration Form
Southside Scribblers is a free after-school creative writing class taught by University of Chicago students on Friday afternoons from 4-5 PM. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are changing our class format to center around prompt boxes with designated programming based on students' interests and ages. This program will continue for students until the end of the year due to the individualized nature of this programming, with a week off for University students' spring breaks or any days off for Ray Elementary (NO PROMPT BOXES FROM MARCH 21st-29th).
More information and to sign up click here!
Reopening information for students and families
Specials for 7th/8th graders for this week starting 3-1-21: Asynchronous MUSIC with Ms. Walker
Google meet link: meet.google.com/eqc-atss-fwu
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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
Students are reminded to practice Pandemic Safety Habits.
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 continue analyzing our collected bird data from the Great Backyard Bird Count--this week we will compare each class’s data to the data of 7th/8th grade as a whole. Also-we will continue to study integers (positive and negative numbers and zero!) We will continue to learn the rules and practice with multiplying and dividing integers--quiz Friday!
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.
7.NS.A.2.aUnderstand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that operations continue to satisfy the properties of operations, particularly the distributive property, leading to products such as -1*-1=1and the rules for multiplying signed numbers.
8th grade We will continue analyzing our collected bird data from the Great Backyard Bird Count--this week we will compare each class’s data to the data of 7th/8th grade as a whole. We also continue to represent the rate of change in a linear relationship in graph, table, or equation form. Students will have a performance task to show their understanding of this on Thursday.
8.EE.BUnderstand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations.
Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning.
ALGEBRA
We have begun studying functions. This week will look at what makes a relationship a function, the vertical line test, function notation, and hopefully start qualitatively describing functions.
Also be on the lookout for emails updating what could be daily changes to the algebra schedule. I thank students and families for being patient and flexible with me as we all navigate the CPS reopening plan for Ray. We will keep our algebra time at 3:30 until hybrid learning begins on March 8.
LAST WEEK FOR THIS SCHEDULE: HYBRID AND REMOTE REOPENING SCHEDULES BEGIN MARCH 8, 2021
Student Daily Remote Schedule by Homeroom: (this is the schedule we will use any day that all students are learning remotely)
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: Khan Academy--this week we have 5 exercises. 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 as they enroll. 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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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.
