Sunday, May 9, 2021

Week 33 (5-10-21) Ray 7/8th Mathematics and 7th grade HOMEROOM 304

 Week 33 (5-10-21)

Ray 7/8th Mathematics

and

7th grade HOMEROOM 304

Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)


Hello all,


  1. IMPORTANT IAR TESTING INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEK:

THIS DOES NOT APPLY FOR MR. PARANJAPE’S HOMEROOM


Dear Ray seventh and eighth grade students and families,


Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing starts this week on Monday, May 10, 2021. To accommodate both in-person and remote student testing we will have changes to our regular schedule on Monday-May 10, Tuesday-May11, and Tuesday-May18. Students who attend in-person will test with their homeroom teachers. Students who are remote learners should have received a communication from the school about when they are scheduled to come to Ray for IAR testing. Remote learner families should contact our school counselor and test coordinator Ms. Nieto (snieto15@cps.edu ) if they have not received information about when their students are scheduled to test.



In-person learners schedule for May 10, May 11, and May 18


Students will be taking two tests each day. The first test will be after specials classes and the second test will be after lunch and recess. Students will not have regularly scheduled classes. Students will test with their homeroom teachers with exceptions for students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Teachers will provide asynchronous assignments for students to complete for when testing is over each day. 


We will start with the mathematics portion of the IAR on Monday, May 10 and the beginning of the English/language arts (ELA) sections on Tuesday, May 11. We will complete the ELA testing on Tuesday, May 18.


Remote learners schedule for May 10, May 11, and May 18


Remote learners will not be able to attend all of their classes on May 10, May 11, or May 18 as teachers will be administering IAR tests to in-person learners. Remote students should attend Google Meets only for their homeroom, specials and English/language arts (ELA) classes on these days. Students will receive asynchronous assignments from their other teachers to complete on these three days.


Remote learner IAR testing begins on Tuesday, May 11. Remote learners should come to Ray to take their IAR tests at their scheduled time. Remote student testing is on May 11, May 13, and May 18. Students missing regularly scheduled classes on May 13 will be excused from in class assignments and should check in with their teachers for missed information and learning.



Best,

Ray 7th and 8th grade team


  1. 8th grade Class of 2021 Activities Page: click here!


  1. COVID 19 Vaccine info from CPS: FLYER

If you are interested in learning more about the COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to:


For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine availability at certain providers and pharmacies, go to VaccineFinder. VaccineFinder displays instructions on how to take the next step to get vaccinated.



  1. 4th Quarter class and schedule changesHomeroom 304: 


  1. IN-PERSON STUDENT ATTENDANCE--anyone attending in-person must complete the DAILY HEALTH SCREENER before entering Ray school. Please complete the screener before coming to school to make entry go as smooth as possible.

    •  In-person reminders--

      1. School will start at 8:30 a.m. and we will start dismissal at 3:30 p.m.

      2. Bring a water bottle (and maybe an extra water or beverage for lunch)

      3. Do the DAILY HEALTH SCREENER before school everyday you are in-person


  1. RAY WARRIORS READ: Send me pictures of students reading books to be featured on the new Ray School Website. lalbrecht@cps.edu 

 

  1. Ray School Walk-a-Thon 2021 is On the week of June 7th

  • Remote and in-person students can participate!

  • This is our school’s largest fundraiser and very important for ensuring the school has funds to pay for adequate recess supervision and equipment

  • All students get to participate in the walk, regardless of whether or not they fundraise, but parents are encouraged to register their student(s), customize their fundraising pages and share with friends and family.  Register your student today HERE

  • Prizes will be awarded to the students who raise the most (Principal for a Day, Assistant Principal for a Day and Teacher for a Day!)

  • Prizes will be awarded to the 2 grade levels with the highest participation in fundraising (pizza at last day of school picnic)

 

  1. SUMMER ARTS CAMP--ChiArts Summer Camp!


  1. Please check the Weekly Updates. 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



  1. From Counselor Nieto: Check out page 4 of Ms. Nieto’s virtual classroom for scholarship opportunities for both 7th and 8th graders!


  1. Reopening information from CPS for students and families 

 


  1. Eye Glasses! CPS VISION PROGRAM. Info here. Spanish language version here.


  1. 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!


  1. Reminder--Every Wednesday is Warrior Wednesday! Wear green or Ray gear this Wednesday to your remote classes!


  1. 8th Grade Promotion Policy Reminder--LINK


  1. 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. We know there will still be challenges, glitches, and frustrations every week. That’s okay! We will be forgiving, patient, and flexible and hope you will do the same. 


7th grade 

We will study triangles this week. Students will review triangle classification and then learn about the rule of triangle side lengths for triangle construction. We will also discover the sum of the angles of a triangle. STudents will further apply this learning to solving tasks for unknown side and angle measures.

  • 7.G.A.2Draw (freehand, with ruler and protractor, and with technology) geometric shapes with given conditions. Focus on constructing triangles from three measures of angles or sides, noticing when the conditions determine a unique triangle, more than one triangle, or no triangle.



8th grade 

Eighth graders continue to solve equations. Our focus this week is on applying the lessons of balance and “doing the same thing to both sides” in order to solve two-step equations. 

  • 8.EE.C Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.



All students:

Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning. 


ALGEBRA--

We continue to connect quadratic equations to their corresponding graphs. We will look at graphs of real-world situations and their connected equations. We will also take a practice Algebra Exit Exam on-line during our class on Thursday this week.


Reminder--with the return to in-person learning for some Ray students, the daily schedule for Ray middle school students is shifting. Due to in-person school going to 3:45 p.m., algebra class will be shifted to now be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday, starting on Monday, March 8, 2021. We will still meet remotely using the same Google Classroom and Google Meet. I will update you if there are any other changes. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.


Math Class Information

  1. 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.

  2. Weekly Individual/Asynchronous Assignments: Khan Academy--this week we have 3 exercises. Due each Friday by 11:59 p.m. Check Google Classroom for this and for other weekly assignments. 

  3. Google Classroom Links: Students and families can use the student’s CPS email to access their Google Classrooms.

  4. Supplies List

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Office Hours: Please contact Mr. Albrecht at lalbrecht@cps.edu to schedule a conference time or to get help with assignments.

  8. Communication platforms with students: Google Classroom, CPS email, Google Meet (whole class), Google Chat, and Google JamBoard.

  9. 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.

  10. Tutoring: We recommend Maroon Tutor Match

  11. 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.


RAY MISSION

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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-

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