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Homework Week of September 1
9/01/08 No School Labor Day
9/02/08 Page 382(6-15)
9/03/08 Page 654(1-10)
9/04/08 Page 655(1-10) Project 2, Week 1 due.
9/05/08 Progress Reports Due. No Homework
As a change to the parent letter, progress reports were suppose to be sent home Friday, August 29. Unfortunately when I got to school Friday to print them out I found my jump drive with my electronic grade book on it had broken. Progress reports will come out on Tuesday, September 2 instead.
Homework Week of August 25
8/25/08 Page 386(12-17, 20-23)
8/26/08 Handout Page 52(1-10)
8/27/08 Handout Page 52(11-20)
8/28/08 Project 1, Week 2 due. No Homework.
8/29/08 No Homework. Work on Project 2, week 1 if desired.
Homework Week of August 18
8/18/08 Begin Project 1
8/19/08 Work on Project 1
8/20/08 Page 333(3-12)
8/21/08 Project 1, week 1 assignment due. Page 338(4-13)
8/22/08 No homework.
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Project 1: Getting Started
Congratulations, you have been awarded a grant from Mrs. Henrie to start your own business! In this project you will explore your interests to determine the type of business you’d like to begin.
This project is split into activities which you will report on weekly with your investor, Mrs. Henrie. Projects are due every Thursday. Late projects will not be accepted unless you were absent and are due the day you return. If you know you will be absent on a Thursday you should finish the project early and turn it in on Wednesday with Mrs. Henrie’s approval.
Each part of the project will be evaluated using the rubric on the last page of the project directions. If you have project questions please refer to the weekly descriptions, the rubric, the posted quality example, and at least one class member before asking Mrs. Henrie. This project will help you answer our essential question of the year, “What does success in our futures depend on?”
Weekly Descriptions
Week 1: Consider your options and share your ideas
Due date: August 21, 2008
Possible Points: 20
Complete the “Week 1 Matrix” chart as follows.
1.List three interests.
2.Describe what you know about each interest.
3.Create 2 possible businesses you could open for each interest, one service based and one product based.
4.Find at least 1 existing business which matches the existence of each possible business idea. This business may be online, locally run, or a national chain.
5.Thursday after the warm up your group will have a “Board Meeting.” During this time share your interests and possible business ideas with your team. Groups will RESPECTFULLY share opinions about each other’s business ideas to help team members decide on which business to choose.
6.Fill out the last Week 1 Matrix row titled “Team Suggestions” using ideas from your peers before turning it in.
Week 2: Make a decision
Due date: August 28, 2008 Possible Points: 20
Complete the “Week 2 My Decision” worksheet as follows.
1.Choose one of your six options as the business you will open.
2.Name your business.
3.Create a theme or phrase to advertize your business. Examples of this you are familiar with are “Geico, 15 minutes could save you 15% on car insurance,” “The Energizer Bunny keeps going and going and going,” and “It’s not just fast food, it’s Wendy’s food, fast.”
4.Write a paragraph with a minimum of five sentences describing the services or products your business will sell, why you chose that option, suggestions your team gave which helped you choose this option, how you will be different from existing competition, math you might use in your business and any other creative business ideas.
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Homework Week of August 13
8/13/08 Get parent letter signed. Bring supplies and nameplate
8/14/08 Get parent letter signed. Bring supplies and nameplate. BRING MATH TEXTBOOK FRIDAY 8/15.
8/15/08 Get parent letter signed. Bring supplies and nameplate
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August 12, 2008 Parent Letter
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to seventh grade at James Monroe Middle School! I welcome your child to my math class and look forward to a year full of learning. Please read this letter carefully and sign at the end to signify you are aware of my classroom expectations and policies.
Expectations: To create a classroom environment where learning can happen and respect is evident, I have developed the following 6 rules in the areas of responsibility and respect.
1) Be on time to class.
2) Come prepared with all supplies and assignments.
3) Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
4) Raise your hand and be acknowledged before speaking.
5) Remain seated unless you have permission to move.
6) Food, gum, and open drinks are not allowed in class. A bottle of water is allowed but must remain closed in your student’s bag when not in use.
Consequences: The school-wide behavior policy will be enforced at all times.
If your student does not meet my class expectations these negative consequences will occur:
1st Offense: Name written on board.
2nd Offense: Movement to a new location.
3rd Offense: Student/Teacher Contract #1 and a note to parents in the agenda book.
4th Offense: Student/Parent/Teacher Contract #2 and a phone call to parents.
5th Offense: A referral to the principal’s office.
If your student meets my class expectations a variety of positive consequences will occur, including receiving Character Counts awards, positive phone calls home, and class period points which accumulate toward a quarterly character celebration.
Supplies: It is important for your student to have adequate supplies all year to be successful. The following supplies are required from each student and should be obtained on or before Monday, August 25th. Your student will leave items 1-8 in my classroom for their exclusive use. If they run out you will be notified. It is also important for your student to have additional paper and pencils at all homes they may stay at. Please notify me if financial limitations prevent your obtaining these supplies by August 25th to determine an alternative date.
1) A 1 ˝ -inch binder with front and back pockets. The binder and dividers from last year’s math class may be used if they are in excellent condition.
2) 1 package of 8 subject dividers
3) 1 closable binder pouch.
4) A minimum of 24 sharpening pencils with a cased pencil sharpener OR 10 mechanical pencils with at least one container of lead refills
5) A minimum of 10 red correcting pens or pencils
6) A large pencil eraser or several pencil-topping erasers
7) 1 180-degree protractor. I recommend one with a movable degree arm.
8) 1 package of white, college or wide-ruled, loose-leaf paper with a minimum of 150 sheets of paper. A spiral notebook with or without perforations is NOT acceptable.
9) 1 3-prong folder with pockets which will carry homework and projects between home and school daily. This folder will be used exclusively for math.
10) Either a box of tissues, a container of disinfecting wipes, a ream of 100 sheets of white computer paper, or a roll of paper towels. Only one of these options is required.
Homework: Your child will have 10 homework problems four nights a week. They will not have homework on weekends or before holidays. They will leave the textbook at home. All assignments should be done in pencil in a neat manner. Students should attempt every question. Late homework will be accepted for half credit up to the following Monday. We have discussed this, and your child understands that half credit is a failing grade. As a school-wide standard, your student will write all homework descriptions in their agenda book. If homework is not completed I will indicate so with a stamp next to the missing assignment’s description which reads "Homework not turned in. - Mrs. Henrie".
Absences: It is important for your student to be present daily. If your student is absent they may receive full credit for the work they missed using the following steps: 1) Copy the descriptions of both classwork and homework missed from the appropriate classroom calendars. Get handouts from the extras folders if needed. 2) “Check out” a copy of the Connected Math books on CD or SUCCESSNET login directions to access the books online. 3) Make up the missing work. Write “absent” in the top center of each made-up assignment before turning the work in. 4) “Check in” the borrowed CD/directions. Your student has the number of days they were absent to make up the work they missed to receive credit.
Project of the Week- This year your student will open their own business. In a series of small, weekly projects titled “Our Futures,” your student will apply the math we are learning in a real-world setting of their design. These projects will be combined through the year to create a portfolio of learning for your student. Directions for each month’s projects will be given the first Monday of each month and are to be placed in the prongs of your student’s math folder. Examples of exemplary projects will be shown in class and quality-based rubrics will be given with the project descriptions to show how each project will be graded. Projects are due every Thursday. Because your student will have one to four weeks to work on these projects, they will only be accepted late if your student is absent due to illness and must be turned in the day your student returns. If you know of an upcoming Thursday absence, please arrange for your student to finish and submit the project early.
Progress Reports- Progress reports will be sent home every Friday beginning August 22. These will list your student's grades of recent assignments. Missing assignments will be indicated with the code NC, standing for No Credit and have the value of 0. Reports need to be signed and returned by the following Tuesday. The parents of students who do not return progress reports will be contacted.
Your student’s grade is based upon the following division of assignments and assessments:
Our Futures 20% Classwork 20%
Homework 15% Tests 15%
Quizzes 10% Reflections 10%
Progress Reports 5% Warm Ups 5%
Finally, I encourage you to check you child’s agenda book on a daily basis. I will use the agenda frequently to communicate with you about your child’s behavior and assignments. If you check your child's agenda regularly, you will know what homework has been assigned and if any homework is missing. If you would like to send me a message using the agenda I will sign it to acknowledge that I have read it. If it is not signed, you can assume I have not seen your note.
Contact Information
If you wish to contact me I can be reached by e-mail at henrie@aps.edu, or by phone at
897-0101 at extension 22155. I own a website located at http://www.schoolnotes.com/87114/chenrie.html on which I post homework assignments, project descriptions and announcements. Links at the top of my website will direct you to sites which provide free online tutoring and additional practice opportunities. I update this site every Monday and encourage you to check it regularly.
I have heard many good things about this incoming group of students and I have high expectations for them. I look forward to a successful year.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Henrie
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Open House Information
Welcome to Mrs. Henrie’s
7th Grade Math Class!
Contact Information
E-mail: henrie@aps.edu
Phone: 897-0101 Ext. 22155
Website: http://schoolnotes.com/87114/chenrie.html
Mission Statement
My mission as your student’s math teacher is to:
* Create a physically and emotionally safe learning environment.
* Promote a love for math by teaching it in interactive ways.
* Emphasise state and national math standards to achieve excellence.
Using T.A.P.S. to solve word problems
Word problems can be difficult for students to solve. The T.A.P.S. process is used to guide students as they solve word problems.
T: What does the problem tell you?
A: What is the problem asking you?
P: Plan- Draw a picture, make an organized list, use logic, work backwords, or make a table
S: Solve the problem using your plan.
Assignments
Classroom Investigations
Daily we will work on problems students need to complete. It is their responsibility to keep these neatly organized in their binder.
ACE Problems
ACE Questions come from the Connected Math unit we are currently working on. Students will work on these as warm-up problems as well as when they have finished their investigation work.
Homework
Homework from the student textbook or workbook is given four times a week. Homework assignments will have 10 problems and should take 15 to 30 minutes to complete.
Quizzes, Tests, and Projects
Quizzes will be given weekly to monitor short-term student learning. Chapter tests will assess student learning of material taught during the Connected Math Unit. In a series of small, weekly projects titled “Our Futures,” your student will apply the math we are learning in a real-world setting of their design. These projects will be combined through the year to create a portfolio of learning for your student. Examples of exemplary projects will be shown in class and quality-based rubrics will be given with the project descriptions to show how each project will be graded. Projects are due every Thursday. They will only be accepted late if your student is absent due to illness and must be turned in the day your student returns. If you know of an upcoming Thursday absence, please arrange for your student to finish and submit the project early.
Absences
It is important for your student to be present daily. If your student is absent they may receive full credit for the work they missed using the following steps: 1) Copy the descriptions of both classwork and homework missed from the appropriate classroom calendars. Get handouts from the folders if needed. 2) “Check out” a copy of the Connected Math books on CD or SUCCESSNET login directions to access the books online. 3) Make up the missing work. Write “absent” in the top center of each made-up assignment before turning the work in. 4) “Check in” the borrowed CD. Your student has the number of days they were absent to make up the work they missed and return the CD to receive credit.
Agenda Books
When students enter my classroom every day, their first task is to write the objective and homework assignment in their agenda book. If students have not done their homework I will place a "Homework not turned in" stamp next to the assignment they did not do. Check to see if students have done their homework daily.
Progress Reports
I feel parent communication is vital for student success. For that reason, a progress report will be sent home every other Friday to inform parents of student progress. A header to the report will notify parents of recent and upcoming events.
Reports are to be returned signed by the date indicated in the header. The parents of students who do not return reports will be contacted.
The following symbols are used on reports and have the following meanings:
NC = No Credit Your student did not turn this assignment in. Late work may be turned in for half credit up until the date of the chapter test.
X = Exempt These assignments neither help nor hurt your student’s grade. Your student will only receive an X for class work done when they were absent that can not be made up.
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To tell you a little about myself, I am a native to the Northwest side of Albuquerque and am pleased to call New Mexico home. I love the weather, the food, and the variety of cultures here. I am a multifaceted person who loves math, science, music, literature, and dance. I am a creative and social person who values knowledge and I feel that being an educator will allow me to use these qualities to their fullest potential.
This is my fourth year teaching math at James Monroe and I am excited to work here. I am eager to help each student in this classroom do his or her best in math this critical year of school.
I have spent several weeks in Brazil broadening my awareness of other world cultures. Visiting that distant land helped me realize how important it is for everyone to get a worthwhile education, because without education people are left with few options for a successful future.
I finished my undergraduate course work at the University of New Mexico in 2005 and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in K-8 Education, emphasizing middle school mathematics and science in my studies. In 2008 I finished my master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Phoenix. My teaching philosophy is that students must be an active part of the learning process. This involves using hands-on activities regularly where students have choice, challenge, and use teamwork.
If you have any questions or concerns or wish to contact me, I can be reached via e-mail at henrie@aps.edu or by phone at 897-0101 extension 22155. My prep period is during 2nd block or from 9:55-11:15 if you would like to call me during the school day. I look forward to this year and getting to know you all. I am thrilled to be a part of this classroom. I wish you all a successful school year.
Sincerely,
Chelsea Henrie
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