Week 34 (5-17-21)
Ray 7/8th Mathematics
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7th grade HOMEROOM 304
Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
Hello all,
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 continues this week on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. To accommodate both in-person and remote student testing we will have changes to our regular schedule on 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 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 for the day.
We will do the last two units of the English/language arts (ELA) sections on Tuesday, May 18.
Remote learners schedule for May 18
Remote learners will not be able to attend all of their classes on 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 this day. Students will receive asynchronous assignments from their other teachers to complete on Tuesday, May 18..
Remote learner IAR testing began on Tuesday, May 11. Remote learners should come to Ray to take their IAR tests at their scheduled time. Remote students scheduled for testing on May 18 should come to Ray for testing as scheduled.
Best,
Ray 7th and 8th grade team
CPS schools and facilities will continue to follow Chicago's mask mandate
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated public health guidance to allow vaccinated individuals to not wear masks indoors under certain conditions. However, CPS will adhere to the state and city's guidance for schools to continue to follow the CDC’s Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools, which continues to recommend universal masking, until more teachers and children are vaccinated. We will continue to work closely with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and will provide an update should there be a modification to the city's public health guidance.
RAY ABC COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER VACATION! Check it out here!
8th grade Class of 2021 Activities Page: click here!
COVID 19 Vaccine info from CPS:
Expanding Vaccine Access for Students 12 and Up
With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-15, thousands more CPS students can now be protected from COVID-19. Vaccinations are the key to returning to normalcy, and we want to help make that process as easy as possible.
Vaccination Bus at Ray for any Chicago students and parents on May 22 & June 12th
The vaccination event is open to all Chicagoans 12 and older! There is no cost, and no identification is needed.
Students who are under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian present with them on-site to provide consent for the vaccination - the vaccinators will confirm this before administering the vaccine, but it will be important to ensure that information is clear to students and their families as we advertise the event
The vaccination bus will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a one-dose vaccine for individuals 18 and older, and the Pfizer vaccine, a two-dose vaccine for individuals 12 and older.
If you would like to volunteer for this event or work in the building on one of these Saturdays, please let me know.
COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge to everyone, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status. For more information on these vaccines, talk with your healthcare provider or visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html.You can also call the Chicago Department of Public Health at (312)746-4835.
4th Quarter class and schedule changesHomeroom 304:
7th Grade Homeroom 304 In-person students will be attending 4-days a week M/Tu/Th/F
All 7th Grade Homeroom 304 In-person and Remote students will follow the schedules shared in the letter to students and families sent out Friday April 16, 2021 and shared in student Google Classrooms.
304 Remote Students M/Tu/Th/F 304 SCHEDULE: remote
304 IN-Person Students M/Tu/Th/F 304 SCHEDULE: in-person
304 ALL Students Learning In-Person and Remotely 4th Quarter schedule-WEDNESDAYS ONLY
Google MEET links for all teachers of 7th grade Homeroom 304.
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--
School will start at 8:30 a.m. and we will start dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
Bring a water bottle (and maybe an extra water or beverage for lunch)
Do the DAILY HEALTH SCREENER before school everyday you are in-person
RAY WARRIORS READ: Send me pictures of students reading books to be featured on the new Ray School Website. lalbrecht@cps.edu
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)
SUMMER ARTS CAMP--ChiArts Summer Camp!
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
From Counselor Nieto: Check out page 4 of Ms. Nieto’s virtual classroom for scholarship opportunities for both 7th and 8th graders!
Reopening information from CPS for students and families
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 to your remote classes!
8th Grade Promotion Policy Reminder--LINK
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 begin a unit on probability. We will start with the language of probability. Probability is all about likelihood. Probability is measured between 0 and 1, or 0 and 100%. The closer the probability is to 0 the more unlikely the event will happen. The closer to 1, the more likely. Events that are 0% are impossible. Events that are 100% are certain.
7.SP.C.5 Understand that the probability of a chance event is a number between 0 and 1 that expresses the likelihood of the event occurring. Larger numbers indicate greater likelihood. A probability near 0 indicates an unlikely event, a probability around 1/2 indicates an event that is neither unlikely nor likely, and a probability near 1 indicates a likely event.
8th grade
Eighth graders continue to solve equations. We will have a test on solving two-step equations on Monday, 5-17-21. Then on Thursday we will begin exploring the Pythagorean Theorem!
8.EE.C Analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
8.G.B.6 Explain a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
All students:
Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning.
ALGEBRA--
In preparation for the Algebra Exit Exam we will do a practice test session this coming Monday, May 17, 2021. The test will be done remotely and is 2 hours in length. To accommodate the long test session, I will move the start time of class to 4:00 p.m. for the practice test so that we can be done by 6:00 p.m. I hope students can stay for the whole practice test session. I understand if they cannot. We will have regular scheduled algebra classes the rest of the week and start looking at the practice exam questions to prepare for June 14.
PRACTICE ALGEBRA EXIT EXAM
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Algebra Google Classroom Meet link
The final Algebra Exit Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00. This will also be our final Algebra class for the year.
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 3 exercises. Due each Friday by 11:59 p.m. Check Google Classroom for this and for other weekly assignments.
Google Classroom Links: 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: Please contact Mr. Albrecht at lalbrecht@cps.edu to schedule a conference time or to get help with assignments.
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.
