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All
seventh grade Science students started the year with a
review of Classroom Expectations, Procedures and
Policies, the Scientific Method and Lab Safety. The
General Science Classes have now begun the first of four
units,
The Living Environment,
which
consists of a number of investigational or informative
readings and labs based upon the diversity of life. The
G & T students are now likewise engaged in their first
major unit,
Wave Interactions,
which places an emphasis on Wave properties and
characteristics of waves.
Vocabulary remains an emphasis and focus for several
significant reasons. First, we continue to prepare our
students for the comprehensive Grade 8 Science Exam, but
additionally and moreover, given that Science is both
described and defined through the vernacular or
terminology, when students master the vocabulary, they
likewise master the Science content and concepts -- our
goal for them!
We
look forward to an exciting year in Science!!
Health Class
UNITS OF STUDY
We are
happy to welcome your student to the Health department
this year! Our Health teachers, Mrs. Pluemer and Mrs.
Burden are dual certified in Family Studies and Health
and Mrs. DeVito and Mr. Chong-Baeza are dual certified
in Physical Education and Health. Good health
certainly impacts the quality of our lives…what a great
age to have some good health habits established !!
Some
classes this year are receiving Health for one quarter
of their Physical Education schedule. Others are
fortunate to have a year long Health class which will
allow for more topics, projects, research and student
service time to be included, including some Family
Studies topics. Below, see an overview of the Health
topics included in each grade level. Those marked with
a * indicate the topics that will be covered if your
child has Health for one quarter.
7th
GRADE
· Relationships
with family and friends
· Communication
skills
· Stress
management*
· Alcohol/
Marijuana Use and Abuse*
· Injury
Prevention and First Aid*
· Nutrition
and Foods
· College
Ed
· Disability
Awareness
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Welcome to a new year in mathematics! There are three
different math courses taught at PGMS: Algebraic
Thinking, Pre-Algebra 7, and Gifted and Talented Algebra
1. All students will need the same supplies for math
class. Students need a scientific calculator, pencils,
and loose-leaf paper. Please be sure the calculator is
clearly marked with the student’s name. Homework is
assigned every day in math class, including weekends.
This independent practice helps master the daily and
unit objectives. Please use the agenda book for a list
of the assigned homework. If at any point students are
struggling, please ask for help. Coach classes are held
one day a week until 3:30. Teachers will inform the
class of the specific day. Best of luck in grade 7!
7Th
Grade Awards and Recognitions
Here are some of the ways that seventh-grade students
will be honored for achievements throughout the school
year
by their teams and teachers.
QUARTERLY
ó CERTIFICATE
OF EXCELLENCE
– Students demonstrate the highest academic success in a
particular subject.
ó PRINCIPAL’S
LIST
- Students earn straight A’s. (First three marking
periods.)
END OF YEAR
ó CERTIFICATE
OF EXCELLENCE
- Students demonstrate the highest academic success in a
particular subject.
ó PERFECT
ATTENDANCE
– Students attend school each day of the year.
ó PRINCIPAL’S
LIST
– Students earn straight A’s for the first three marking
periods.
ó RISING
STARS
– Students demonstrate improvement throughout the school
year.
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Our
first unit, The Nuts and Bolts of Non-fiction, focuses
on Maryland Content Standards for reading and writing,
literature, language, speaking, and listening. Students
will read and analyze a variety of non-fiction texts,
including personal narratives, essays, and news
articles. In preparation for a book talk to their
peers, students will read a self-selected biography or
autobiography in order to summarize or highlight key
events in the book. In addition to the book talk,
students will learn to compose brief constructed
responses and write a personal narrative about a life
lesson they have learned. G/T students are reading and
analyzing Animal Farm focusing on its allegorical
meaning, theme and tone. They are also conducting
research on the historical background of the novel, and
sharing research in oral presentations with the class to
help students clarify the meaning and theme of the
novel.
You
should also see your child reading self-selected books
as part of our Independent Reading Program. Each
student is encouraged to complete a personal goal
contract, to be signed and returned by the end of the
marking period.
We are
looking forward to a rewarding and productive year.
How Parents Contribute
To Reading Development
· Let
children see you reading for enjoyment.
· Remind
children that books aren’t the only kind of reading
material. They can read magazines, menus, letters,
cereal boxes, etc.
· Provide
a daily newspaper and a variety of magazines.
· Get
your child a library card and encourage him to use it by
making regular trips to the library.
· Provide
a quiet place and time in their daily schedule for
reading.
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