Course: 7th Grade Social Studies (Finley) Instructor:   Mr. Matthew Finley Effective Date: Mon, 06 February 2012 Assignment Title: Free Rice! Homework Assignment: www.freerice.com Let's compete to see which class period can donate the most grains of rice!  After you receive your parents permission, create a login name, picture & profile, and join your class period (ex. 2012 1st period - OCS) then click join group.  You must be logged into your login name and class period to receive the grains for your class. The winning class will receive a pizza party (with money raised by that particular class) at the end of May. See if you can beat these scores from last year! 1st period =     38,570 grains of rice 3rd period =     85,700 grains of rice 4th period =     318,910 grains of rice 5th period =     72,000 grains of rice 6th period =     37,630 grains of rice 7th period =     168,290 grains of rice Updated 5/2/12  2012   Free   Rice  Results  1st period 33,280  2nd period 15,000  3rd period 40,180  5th period 62,080  6th period 36,510 7th period 63,230

Course: 7th Grade Social Studies (Finley) Instructor:   Mr. Matthew Finley Effective Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 Assignment Title: World War I Homework Assignment: Please keep up with your notes, worksheets, and map for our test on World War I this Wednesday/Thursday (Day 3).  The test will likely be open-notes only, no books. Take good notes in class and keep up with them! Test 1st per= wed 2nd per= wed 3rd per = wed 5th = thurs 6th = thurs 7th = thurs Prepare for the Roaring 20's, Great Depression, and culminating unit of World War II! Terms/notes to know (from 5-15-12) Armistice - 'cease-fire'. Germans ask for this, (11-11-11), 1918. November 11th, 1918 war reparations - Germany pays 33 billion for war damages, also accepts the war-guilt clause President Wilson & the League of Nations - peace negotiations, the L.O.N. was Wilson's 14th point. Treaty of Versailles- the formal agreement to end the war, also changed the map of Europe. Also - review your notes, map, and other handouts from class. Nicknames “World War I” – world-wide “The Great War” – first of its kind, $ in cost & lives “The War To End All Wars” Immediate cause = assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary Long term causes = 1.  Colonial Rivalries (G.B., Fr., & Germans had fewer) 2. Alliances 3. Nationalism & Militarism Reasons U. S. Enters WWI 1.      Lusitania (British) – sunk by German U-boats (May 1915) ~1,200 died, 128 Americans   2.      Zimmerman Telegram (aka ‘the Zimmerman Note’) (March 1917)– Germany tried to get Mexico to turn on the U.S. & reward them with lost land from the Mexican War.   The Von Schlieffen Plan - Background - Franco-Prussian War, 1870. Germany beats France. Basic logic and instinct tells you to knock out France first, then focus on Russia in the east, who has more land and more men.  44 years later, Germany invades France through neutral Belgium (to avoid fighting a two-front war). Great Britain declares war on Germany, because they vowed to protest Belgium. Germany has now doubled their problem on the western front. Militarily = great plan. Politically = terrible/disaster. Weapons: 1.      Tanks (first time used, British) 2.      Poison/Mustard Gas (1st time) 3.      Airplanes, recon/scout first, then for fighting (bombs & guns) 4.      Submarines (U-boats) 5.      Machine Guns, defensive weapon 6.      Trench Warfare, strategy Armistice (Day) – cease-fire, Germans surrender on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month 11-11-11, 1918 League of Nations & President Wilson 14th Point = the L.O.N. -> United Nations War reparations, $ paid by Germany, 33 billion & the war-guilt clause Treaty of Versailles,  formal agreement to end the war, and also changed the map of Europe

Course: 7th Grade Math Delta (Gallman) Instructor:   Mr. Zach Gallman Effective Date: Fri, 02 March 2012 Assignment Title: Policies and Procedures Homework Assignment: Students and Parents, As we enter into the Spring season, we all know it gets crazy with testing, holidays, warm weather, etc.  So, I am providing a list of classroom policies and procedures (also handed out at the beginning of the school year) to keep handy to ensure classroom success throughout the rest of the year.  Abiding by these policies will help the classroom run smoothly. If you do not have a copy, please print a hard-copy and keep for records. Thanks!

Course: 7th Grade Science (Jay) Instructor:   Mrs. Cheryl Jay Effective Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 Assignment Title: Week of May 20, 2012 Homework Assignment: Week of May 20, 2012 The exciting zoo trip is coming up this Thursday, May 24.  The deadline for paying has been extended.  Please call  Kelly Tours if you would like your child to go on this fun trip. At this point we need EIGHT more students to sign up so that the wait listed students will be able to go.    We need parent chaperones for the zoo trip.  You will receive ten volunteer hours for next year for joining us on the trip. I have extra field trip forms if you need another. Kelly tours:  964-2010  Trip #7708   NO MORE CURRENT EVENTS! Turn in your "at home"books for last homework grade.  Books due  Wednesday, May 30 for periods 1, 2, 3, & 7 and on Thursday May 31st for periods 5 & 6. We have a Core Knowledge Biography project due next week.   Due Wednesday, May 30 for periods 1, 2, 3, & 7 and on Thursday May 31st for periods 5 & 6.                                       Please see below for the information sheet that your child received. The grading rubric will be given early next week to the students. Science Biography project:  Seventh Grade                This is a test grade.   Draw a scientist from the hat! Project consists of 1.      An oral presentation (2-4 mins.) 2.      with 2 props and 3.      An 8 X 10 photograph (or picture if your scientist lived before there was photography.) 4.      At least 5 note cards with notes/facts for your oral presentation – these will be turned in .   Research and present this information on your scientist: 1.      Birth date,  hometown, and early life 2.      Schooling (where and when)  and influential mentors 3.      Scientific work that made the person famous a.     What field of science (example biology, chemistry, or paleontology) b.     Where did he or she conduct the research c.     What where the findings? d.     Any major awards received 4.      How this work has influenced other scientists 5.      Date and cause of death if the person has died   Explanation of props- These could be costumes or just something that explains what he or she did. Example: If you were presenting Thomas Edison you might bring a light bulb, Jane Goodall, a stuffed monkey.   If for some reason you decide you do not want to present on your scientist you will be assigned one from the remaining ones available from your class.   Rubric to follow.

Course: 7th Grade Language Arts Enrichment (McBrayer) Instructor:   Mrs. Christina McBrayer Effective Date: Mon, 30 April 2012 Assignment Title: Week of 5/14 Homework Assignment: Mrs. McBrayer's Tutorials are on Mondays from 2:30 to 3:25, and you must sign up in advance (by lunch on Monday).  Have a prompt ride or plan to ride the van to the May Street YMCA.  The last Tutorial will be held on May 21st. Homework:  ALL materials and fines were due to the Media Center on 5/09.  Please handle your overdue business with Mrs. Lindblad immediately so we can pack up and move to our new school! Flashcards for Lessons 15 & 16 DUE MONDAY for periods 5 & 6 and TUESDAY for period 7 Examples Sentences are due on TUESDAY for periods 1, 2, 3 & 5, and WEDNESDAY for periods 6 & 7 Review Worksheets are due on WEDNESDAY for periods 1, 2 & 3, and on THURSDAY for periods 5, 6 & 7 Vocab QUIZ on THURSDAY for periods 1 & 2, and on Friday for periods 3, 5, 6 & 7 Students may STILL TAKE AR QUIZZES to improve their grade until JUNE 6th!  Please check out the eBooks on Destiny, available from any computer or tablet with Internet access.  Go to the Virtual Library page, and click on the Destiny link.  Log in using your computer user name & password.  Click on the "Catalogue" tab.  Change "Material Type" to Electronic Book, and then put the cursor back in the search box, but don't type anything.  Hit 'Enter,' and Voila!  You now have access to all of our electronic

Course: 7th Grade Language Arts (Newton) Instructor:   Mrs. Sheri Newton Effective Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 Assignment Title: Week of May 14, 2012 Homework Assignment: Students will have a Vocabulary test this week which is a list of commonly misspelled words among middle schoolers.  This is the first of three lists.  Check back for updates on lists 2 and 3. Because the words are those that students are already familar with, they will be assessed only on the correct spelling of each.  Test schedule:  1st, 2nd Periods - Thursday, May 17th 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th Periods - Friday, May 18th. Students must turn in their final drafts of the Third Eye poem on Day 2 of class this week. Homework PDF: Language Arts Homework PDF #1 of 1

Course: 7th Grade Art (O'Bryan) Instructor:   Mrs. Sarah O'Bryan Effective Date: Tue, 01 May 2012 Assignment Title: Week of April 30 - May 4 Homework Assignment: Homework - It is probably a good idea to have your student bring a pair of grubby clothes to school if they have me this Thursday.  My B day class will be working on the sidewalk chalk first, and it tends to get a little messy.  Please make sure that all clothes are appropriate for school (no short shorts or tank tops please)  My A day will not be using sidewalk chalk until next Wednesday.  A day - We will be finishing up our Post-Impressionism movie posters based on the work of Lautrec. B day - This week my student teacher from SCAD, Mr. Schuler will be teaching students about Expressionism, and we will be doing some sidewalk chalk projects.

Course: 8th Grade Language Arts (Crain) Instructor:   Ms. Kerry Crain Effective Date: Sun, 29 April 2012 Assignment Title: Language Arts: Writing and Communications Homework Assignment: CLASS WORK: This week the focus is on the Poetry Portfolio. Please review the assignment sheet for full instructional information.  Final projects are due 5/17 and 5/18. Quiz - Retake will be 5/24 during Thursday tutorial Set 4 – committee, correspondence, fascinating, foreign, mileage, necessary, occurrence, temporary, vacuum; whether. HOMEWORK:  Draft assigned poems not finished in class Put together the final portfolio RETAKE/ RESUBMISSION:    Set 4 quiz on 5/24 after school - please sign up

Course: 8th Grade Math Delta (Horton) Instructor:   Mr. Terry Horton Effective Date: Sun, 13 May 2012 Assignment Title: Homework for the week of May 13, 2012 Homework Assignment: There will be no written homework this week for students. A trigonometry project, a test grade, is due on Day 3 of this week. Students will continue to review the basic concepts of trigonometry.

Course: 8th Grade Art (O'Bryan) Instructor:   Mrs. Sarah O'Bryan Effective Date: Tue, 01 May 2012 Assignment Title: Week of April 30 - May 4 Homework Assignment: Homework:  A day - the parent volunteer forms are due Wednesday, and the money for yearbook t-shirts is due by Friday.  B day - Bring in a print out of a logo to class on Thursday so that we can get started on our Pop Art Projects. A day - This week we will be designing a cover for the Spring Arts Night Program and painting scenery for the play.  B day - This week we will be finishing up our paintings focused on music and value that are based off of the work of Kandinsky.

Course: 8th Grade Exceptional Children (Shehane) Instructor:   Ms. Carli Shehane Effective Date: Wed, 21 March 2012 Assignment Title: Graduation Dress Code Homework Assignment: 8th Grade Parents and Students, This is where you will find all information pertaining to 8th Grade Week and the 8th Grade Picnic. I will be updating this list in the following weeks and the information will also be given in homerooms. You may want to check this periodically to make sure you have all the information and that our 8th grade week is a success! The events for June 4th - 7th Monday: Star Castle Tuesday: Decorate and sign T-shirts and Karaoke Wednesday: Movies Thursday: Rehearsal/ Picnic                  Thursday night: Graduation Parents, We are currently accepting $5 and $10 gift cards for Walmart and Sam's  to help with food for the 8th grade graduation ceremony. When you turn in your gift cards to Cathy Vogel (front office), please specify that this is for  graduation and she will turn in your receipt for volunteer hours. Thank You, Carli Shehane Homework PDF: Exceptional Children 8th Grade Picnic PDF #1 of 2 Exceptional Children Graduation Dress Code PDF #2 of 2

Course: 8th Grade Exceptional Children (Shehane) Instructor:   Ms. Carli Shehane Effective Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 Assignment Title: Picnic Sign Up Homework Assignment: You will find an updated list of picnic items we need attached. Thank You! Homework PDF: Exceptional Children Updated Picnic Sign Up PDF #1 of 1