Jefferson
Middle School
7th Grade
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Meet Your Teachers:
Email: name@jeffcityschools.org
RED TEAM
Emily Dennis (edennis) Language
Arts
Robin O'Neal (roneal) Math
Jennifer McAuley (jmcauley) Science
Tim Nichols (tnichols) Social
Studies
Cedric Johnson (cjohnson)
Science/Inclusion
BLUE TEAM
Rebecca Summerour (rsummerour)
Language Arts
David Cuddy (dcuddy) Math
Dana Simmons (dasimmons) Science
Chris Corkery (ccorkery) Social
Studies
Lori Alexander (lalexander)
Language Arts/Inclusion
Jennifer Bray (jbray) Advanced
Language Arts
7th Grade Photos
JMS Habitat
Photos
Available for purchase - proceeds go directly
to JMS!
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Weekly Updates |
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7 RED TEAM:
Third Quarter Exams / End of Quarter / Report Cards This week, students will take their Third Quarter Exams. The Third Quarter ends on Friday, March 12. End of Quarter Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday, March 18. Students will not be able to take exams early. Students’ Final Exam Schedule is as follows:
YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The deadline to order your 2009-2010 yearbook has been extended until Thursday, March 25, 2010. If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, visit www.ybpay.com and order yours today! The cost is $43.50.
Supplemental Instruction Reminders Learning Lab (student tutoring) is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:10 to 7:40 AM. Mrs. Knight (Room 435) assists with Science and Mathematics. Mr. Cuddy and Mrs. O’Neal will also be available for assistance in Mathematics (until 7:30 AM). Mrs. Stoudenmire (Room 438) assists with Language Arts and Social Studies. In addition to morning Learning Lab, your child’s team of teachers provides additional instructional support from 3:05 to 3:30 PM according to the following schedule:
Online Homework Help
The
public library is now offering online tutoring for all
Information: http://www.prlib.org/BrainFuse/bfflyer-color.pdf
Students can log in and receive help with Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Science. Students may also receive assistance with writing. Students can actually submit papers and have them returned in 24 hours! Help with Spanish is also available.
Students need a valid Piedmont system library card number. They will have access to state-aligned/qualified real-time instructors for homework help. Service is available from 2:00 PM through 11:00 PM.
Free Yoga!! Free yoga classes are available to all female teachers and students this month on Tuesday afternoons (March 9, March 16, and March 23; 3:15 to 4:00 PM).
Sports JMS Tennis
Monday, March 8 vs. Friday, March 19; Semi-Finals Saturday, March 20; Conference Finals
JMS Soccer
Tuesday, March 9 vs.
Friday, March 12 vs.
Friday, March 19 vs.
Friday, March 26 @
JMS Baseball Monday, March 8 vs. Commerce, 4:30 PM
Tuesday, March 9 vs.
Friday, March 12 vs.
Monday, March 15 @
Friday, March 19 vs.
Saturday, March 20 vs.
Tuesday, March 23 vs.
Friday, March 26 @
Saturday, March 28 vs.
JMS Golf Monday, March 8 vs. Commerce and Stephens at Deer Trail, 4:00 PM
Monday, March 15 vs. Commerce and
Thursday, March 18 vs. Oglethorpe and
Monday, March 22 vs. Commerce and
Wednesday, March 24 vs.
JMS Track
Tuesday, March 9 @
Saturday, March 13 @
Tuesday, March 16 vs. Buford and Saturday, March 20; Bryan Invitational, 10:00 AM
Tuesday, March 23 @
Friday, March 26 @
INSIDE THE CLASSROOM Language Arts/Bray I am so proud of the recitations last Friday. It was evident that most of the students worked very hard during the week to prepare for the Poetry Café. I was impressed with the intriguing facts that they presented about the poets also. Thank you, parents, for providing the snacks. The students are always excited about the refreshments! This week we are reading several personal narratives and personal anecdotes, identifying the characteristics of each, and writing a personal narrative. We hope to turn the personal narrative into a Photostory that can be presented to the class. We are also reviewing dependent clauses and complex sentence structure because several students are still confusing adjective and adverbial dependent clauses. There is no vocabulary or DGP quiz this week, but the final exam will be administered on Friday. Have a great week!
Language Arts This week in Language Arts, students will review concepts that will be included on the 3rd Quarter Common Assessment. In preparation for the exam, we will work on individual strengths and weaknesses, as well as look at each class's strengths and weaknesses. Students will be given a study guide, and extra help will be available before and after school, as well as during the lunch period. Due to exams on Thursday and Friday of this week, students will not have DGP or Vocabulary exercises.
Mathematics Third, Fourth and Fifth Periods On Monday and Tuesday, students will solve one-step equations involving positive and negative rational numbers (integers, fractions, and decimals). Examples: x - 3.5 = -10.98; 2.5x = 11/7; x/43 = - 5/3. We will review for the Third Quarter Exam on Wednesday. Exams are scheduled for Thursday and Friday
Second Period This week, we will begin our eighth and final unit, Data Distribution. Statistical graphs are scheduled for Monday; frequency tables and histograms are on the agenda for Tuesday. We will review for the Third Quarter Exam on Wednesday. Exams are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Life Science
Monday students
will use graphing, a role play game, and an article about
Social Studies SS: Monday we will complete the Environmental Issues Comic Strip and present them. Tuesday we will issue a 3rd Nine week exam study guide and complete it in class. Wednesday we will go over the study guide and review for the exam. Thursday we will have the 3rd Nine week exam for 2nd and 4th periods. Friday we will have the 3rd Nine week exam for 3rd and 5th periods.
Please note all lesson plans are subject to last minute changes.
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BLUE TEAM:
Third Quarter Exams / End of Quarter / Report Cards This week, students will take their Third Quarter Exams. The Third Quarter ends on Friday, March 12. End of Quarter Report Cards will be distributed on Thursday, March 18. Students will not be able to take exams early. Students’ Final Exam Schedule is as follows:
YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! The deadline to order your 2009-2010 yearbook has been extended until Thursday, March 25, 2010. If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, visit www.ybpay.com and order yours today! The cost is $43.50.
Supplemental Instruction Reminders Learning Lab (student tutoring) is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:10 to 7:40 AM. Mrs. Knight (Room 435) assists with Science and Mathematics. Mr. Cuddy and Mrs. O’Neal will also be available for assistance in Mathematics (until 7:30 AM). Mrs. Stoudenmire (Room 438) assists with Language Arts and Social Studies. In addition to morning Learning Lab, your child’s team of teachers provides additional instructional support from 3:05 to 3:30 PM according to the following schedule:
Online Homework Help The public library is now offering online tutoring for all Jackson County / Piedmont system residents:
Information: http://www.prlib.org/BrainFuse/bfflyer-color.pdf
Students can log in and receive help with Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Science. Students may also receive assistance with writing. Students can actually submit papers and have them returned in 24 hours! Help with Spanish is also available.
Students need a valid Piedmont system library card number. They will have access to state-aligned/qualified real-time instructors for homework help. Service is available from 2:00 PM through 11:00 PM.
Free Yoga!! Free yoga classes are available to all female teachers and students this month on Tuesday afternoons (March 9, March 16, and March 23; 3:15 to 4:00 PM).
Sports JMS Tennis Monday, March 8 vs. Madison County, 4:00 PM Friday, March 19; Semi-Finals Saturday, March 20; Conference Finals
JMS Soccer Tuesday, March 9 vs. Elbert County, 4:30 PM Friday, March 12 vs. Stephens County, 4:30 PM Friday, March 19 vs. Hart County, 4:30 PM Friday, March 26 @ Elbert County, 4:30 PM
JMS Baseball Monday, March 8 vs. Commerce, 4:30 PM Tuesday, March 9 vs. Gainesville, 4:30 PM Friday, March 12 vs. Stephens County, 5:00 PM Monday, March 15 @ Gainesville, 4:30 PM Friday, March 19 vs. White County, 4:30 PM Saturday, March 20 vs. Hart County – DH, 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 23 vs. Elbert County, 4:30 PM Friday, March 26 @ Madison County, 4:30 PM Saturday, March 28 vs. Franklin County, 11:00 AM
JMS Golf Monday, March 8 vs. Commerce and Stephens at Deer Trail, 4:00 PM Monday, March 15 vs. Commerce and Madison at Deer Trail, 4:00 PM Thursday, March 18 vs. Oglethorpe and Oconee Counties at Sunshine CC, 4:00 PM Monday, March 22 vs. Commerce and Elbert County at Deer Trail, 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 24 vs. Hart County at Hartwell CC, 4:00 PM
JMS Track Tuesday, March 9 @ Hart County with Stephens County, TBA Saturday, March 13 @ Lexington; Gary Matthews Invitational, 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 16 vs. Buford and Hart County, 4:00 PM Saturday, March 20; Bryan Invitational, 10:00 AM Tuesday, March 23 @ Stephens County with Madison County, 4:00 PM Friday, March 26 @ Madison County; Conference Finals
INSIDE THE CLASSROOM Language Arts/Bray I am so proud of the recitations last Friday. It was evident that most of the students worked very hard during the week to prepare for the Poetry Café. I was impressed with the intriguing facts that they presented about the poets also. Thank you, parents, for providing the snacks. The students are always excited about the refreshments! This week we are reading several personal narratives and personal anecdotes, identifying the characteristics of each, and writing a personal narrative. We hope to turn the personal narrative into a Photostory that can be presented to the class. We are also reviewing dependent clauses and complex sentence structure because several students are still confusing adjective and adverbial dependent clauses. There is no vocabulary or DGP quiz this week, but the final exam will be administered on Friday. Have a great week!
Language Arts On Monday, students will take the Reading benchmark. On Tuesday, we will review Informational Text. On Wednesday, we will review for the quarter exam.
No DGP and vocabulary this week due to final exams.
3rd Quarter Exam will be taken on Scantron, and will assess the following skills:
GRAMMAR
POETRY
WRITING / INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Mathematics Second, Third, and Fourth Periods On Monday and Tuesday, students will solve one-step equations involving positive and negative rational numbers (integers, fractions, and decimals). Examples: x - 3.5 = -10.98; 2.5x = 11/7; x/43 = - 5/3. We will review for the Third Quarter Exam on Wednesday. Exams are scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Fifth Period This week, we will begin our eighth and final unit, Data Distribution. Statistical graphs are scheduled for Monday; frequency tables and histograms are on the agenda for Tuesday. We will review for the Third Quarter Exam on Wednesday. Exams are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
Life Science Monday students will use graphing, a role play game, and an article about Easter Island to explore population dynamics. We will use the game "Into the Forest" to reinforce ideas about food webs and energy pyramids. Finally, we will begin our new section in the Animals and More Book, Introduction to Animals. Tuesday we will use the "Pass the Kingdoms" game to review major concepts and solidify a foundation for our in-depth look at the animal kingdom. Wednesday will be dedicated to updating the ACE (Achieving CRCT Excellence) folders with various review graphic organizers. Thursday and Friday are comprehensive exams covering ecology and major concepts from the year. After exams classes will conduct an ecosystem scavenger hunt in the JMS Wildlife Habitat and Outdoor Classroom.
Social Studies Monday we will complete the Environmental Issues Comic Strip and present them. Tuesday we will issue a 3rd Nine week exam study guide and complete it in class. Wednesday we will go over the study guide and review for the exam. Thursday we will have the 3rd Nine week exam for 2nd and 4th periods. Friday we will have the 3rd Nine week exam for 3rd and 5th periods.
Please note teachers’ lesson plans are subject to unannounced, last minute changes.
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2009 -2010
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The 7th grade teams of teachers would like to express how excited we are to begin this school year! With your help and support, we can form a partnership that will result in a meaningful and successful year for your child. One of the most important aspects of life is personal responsibility, and one of our goals is to assist your child in becoming an independent young person. This is accomplished through communication, commitment, and caring on all our parts.
Agendas: Each child will be issued an agenda book the first week of school. This daily planner not only aids in organization, but also provides a way for us to communicate with you and for you to be informed of your child’s assignments. The following are important aspects of the agenda:
It contains the JMS handbook, school policies, academic resources and school calendar
Your child must have the agenda every day
If it is lost or stolen, a new one must be purchased ($5.00)
An agenda signed by a teacher or administrator is the ONLY hall pass for students
Please check the agenda daily for messages from teachers
Note that inside the agenda there is a pink form. This form is the site where teachers will sign permission for a hall pass to the bathroom or locker. Four hall passes per class per quarter are allowed. These may also be used as late passes, though once four passes are exceeded the student is considered tardy.
Throughout the week students should record assignments daily for each class.
The 7th grade teachers provide additional ways to keep you updated. A weekly email is sent to those parents who supply an email address on their child’s syllabus. For your convenience, this weekly update is also available on the JMS website.
We are committed to providing a positive, challenging, and stimulating learning environment for all students. The following are important guidelines for encouraging success for all students:
Student Work Policy:
Please see each class syllabus.
Homework is an extension of learning that helps your child to practice newly acquired skills and understandings. We expect students to be the sole owners of any individual assignments given outside of class. We respectfully request that parents act as facilitators, not partners, in completing the child’s homework.
Make-up Work:
Students who are absent will have 3 days to complete missed assignments for full credit. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain missed work (including notes) in each class. Please encourage your child to talk to the teacher about missed assignments.
Unexcused Tardy Policy: Once the allotted number of hall passes per class is used, a student entering class after the bell has rung is tardy. See class syllabi for details.
Behavior Consequences: The following consequences apply to students not following directions:
1st – Warning
2nd – In-class discipline (change of seat, contact home)
3rd – Silent Lunch / In-Class Suspension
4th – SAS
5th – Office Referral (“write-up”)
It is our goal to create a safe, productive learning environment for your child, and we appreciate your support of these policies. Depending on the infraction, consequences may not follow the above progression.
Please take a moment to sign your child’s syllabi, indicating that
1. You have read and agree to the policies set forth in the 7th grade team letter
2. You have read the policies outlined in the agenda (student handbook portion)
3. You have read and agree to the class syllabus
Please feel free to contact us via e-mail or contact the JMS office to schedule appointments.
Thank you for your time and support, and we eagerly await getting to know your child and helping him or her to excel in school and beyond.
Respectfully,
JMS 7th Grade Faculty
Red Team Blue Team
Emily Dennis (Language Arts) Rebecca Summerour (Language Arts)
Jennifer McAuley (Science) Dana Simmons (Science)
Robin O’Neal (Mathematics) Dave Cuddy (Mathematics)
Tim Nichols (Social Studies) Chris Corkery (Social Studies)
Lori Alexander (Language Arts)
Cedric Johnson (Science)
Jennifer Bray (Language Arts)
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Jefferson
Middle School · Howard McGlennen, Principal
635 Old Pendergrass Rd · Jefferson, GA · 30549
Phone 706 367-2882 · Fax 706 367-5207