Week 39 (6-21-21)
Ray 7/8th Mathematics
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7th grade HOMEROOM 304
Mr. Albrecht (lalbrecht@cps.edu)
17 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Kids
RAY ABC COUNTDOWN TO SUMMER VACATION! Check it out here! The Ray ABC Countdown to Summer Break continues this week! Monday, 6-21-21 is Year End Day for the letter Y. In-person students will have Field Day from 1:45 to 3:45. Tuesday, 6-22-21 is Zoom out of School Day for letter Z--our last day of school!
7th grade homerooms will celebrate the end of the year with our IN-PERSON students on Monday afternoon from 1:45 to 3:30. Mr. Albrecht will send a separate email to all in-person students and their families with the details. We will celebrate with our REMOTE students on Tuesday afternoon from 1:45 to 3:30 with a remote movie viewing party. Remote students should be ready with some snacks to watch a movie together and then say goodbye until August 30, when the CLASS of 2022 will return as 8th graders!
7th grade schedule for Monday, June 21, 2021:
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!
The last day of school for 7th graders is Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Ray School Walk-a-Thon 2021 is On the week of June 7th
Thanks to all who participated in this year’s Walk-a-thon! We raised $17,000. Way to go!
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.
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
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
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!
WEEKLY MATH UPDATES
7th grade
We will be packing up, watching movies, and playing games.
8th grade
No classes this week! Happy Graduation!.
All students:
Khan Academy is done for the school 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.
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.
