Week 38 (6-14-21)
Ray 7/8th Mathematics
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7th grade HOMEROOM 304
Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021!
HAPPY GRADUATION DAY ON THURSDAY, 6-17-21!
RAY ABC COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER VACATION! Check it out here! The Ray ABC Countdown to Summer Break continues this week! Monday, 6-14-21 is Talent Day for the letter T. We will celebrate student talents during math class time! Sing, draw, write, dance….. Tuesday, 6-15-21 is Unforgettable Day for letter U. We will reflect on the unforgettable moments from the last school year. See the link in the above for all the rest! I hope everyone has a great week!
End of year device return: Homeroom 304 7th graders-- the schedule for returning CPS computers/devices that were borrowed for at home remote learning is here. Please also check your emails for the device return schedule and guidance. Remember to return charging cords so as not to be charged for their replacement!
This week’s schedule: Please be on the look out for emails from your student’s teachers about schedule changes. As we celebrate the Class of 2021 we may have times when we need to adjust the daily schedule for our students. As of this posting, 7th graders should follow their regular schedules for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week.
7th grader’s last day of school is Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Ray School Walk-a-Thon 2021 is On the week of June 7th
Last day for Mr. Albrecht to accept late, make-up, or redo assignments is--
MONDAY 6-14-21 at 5 p.m.
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.
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.
4th Quarter class and schedule changes 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
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
Eye Glasses! CPS VISION PROGRAM. Info here. Spanish language version 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!
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 continue a unit on probability. We will review finding the sample space of a chance experiment. We will also look at tree diagrams as a way to determine the outcomes of compound events. We will also do some computer coding this Friday.
8th grade
All students:
Khan Academy is done for the school year.
ALGEBRA--
COngratulations on a great year of Algebra Learning!
Reminder--The final Algebra Exit Exam is scheduled for Monday, June 14, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:15. 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 is done for the school year.
Google Classroom Links: Students and families can use the student’s CPS email to access their Google Classrooms.
Supplies List
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.
