7th Grade

Religion

Monday : (5/13) No Religion Class Today.  

Tuesday :  (5/14) Ch 15 Review Due. Correct in Class.  Quiz Thursday. 

Wednesday: (5/15): Mass. 

Thursday (5/16): Ch 15 Religion Quiz.  

Friday (5/18): Ch 16 - read chapter.  

Math:  All assignments are due the following day.  

Monday (05/20/19)

7th Grade:  Volume of Prisms/Cylinders
pg 384-385 (#!-16)
WS pg 49 (#1-10) WS 34 (review percents)
 

Pre-Algebra:  Chapter 9 Test Corrections

Tuesday (05/21/19)

7th Grade:  Area of Irregular Figures
WS pg (#1-10) WS 34 (review percents)
pg 370-371(#1-18)

Pre-Algebra:  Area of Parallelograms/Trapezoids
pg 550-552 (#!-43 odd)

Wednesday (05/22/19)

7th Grade:  Surface Area prisms/cylinders
pg 390-391 (#1-12)  WS 50 (#1-5)  xp

Pre-Algebra: Circle Circum/Area
Pg 557-559 (#1-45 odd)

Thursday (05/23/19)

7th Grade:  3D figures 
Pg 377 (#1-21)

Pre-Algebra: Surface Area Prisms/Cylinders 
pg 567-569 (#1-31 odd)

Friday (05/24/19)

7th Grade:  Ready to go on?
pg 392 #1-10
Study Guide/review 
pg 396-398 (#1-23)

Pre-Algebra: surface area of pyramids and cones
pg 573-575
(#2-40 even)

Social Studies 5/20-5/24

Monday: 

Tuesday: Read pg. 1 of Mountlake Cut. 2 main ideas

Wednesday: Read pgs. 2-3 in Mountlake Cut. 3 main ideas

Thursday:  

Friday: 

Science 5/20-5/24

All assignments are due the following day unless otherwise noted.

Monday:  

Tuesday: 

Wednesday: 

Thursday:

Friday: 
 

English

Monday: (6/3)  No HW

Tuesday: (6/4)No HW

Wednesday: (6/5) No HW

Thursday: (6/6) No HW 

Friday: (6/7) No HW

Summer Assignment: See Links

Mrs. Christene Poteet, 7th Grade Religion/ Middle School English.

Mrs. Poteet began teaching at St. Pius X School in 2016.  She  graduated with a Master's Degree in Teaching - Secondary (6-12) with endorsements in English and Social Studies from Western Governors University in 2015.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Studies (International Relations) from Gonzaga University in  2007.  When not teaching, Mrs. Poteet loves spending time with her two children (Baby Sammy  and Preschooler Ellie), cooking, and, of course, reading as much as possible.  

Math: Complete 1 hour of IXL every 2 weeks for a total of 60 hours.  IXL login is included in Report Card Envelope.  Students who complete their goal will take part in an ice cream party in the Fall.  

LA: Two book reports on two different free-choice, challenging novels.  These will be graded on completeness and on your presentation of the novel
           -One should be a file folder book report 
           - One should be a student's choice of book report style

Students are also expected to complete a reading log of 60 hours or more.  Students who complete the reading log will receive a prize.  

A link to materials will be featured here once summer break starts: 
Book recommendation list:

6/10

Paraphrased Message from Denise Farmer

6/3
Hello Parents - 
I am still waiting to hear from several families on how they will be able to contribute to the 8th Grade graduation brunch and evening celebration.  Thanks!

Christene

5/14
Hello Parents - 

We had a parent meeting last Friday and decided the menu and details of the graduation brunch.  Thank you so much to Denise Farmer for leading the charge on these events and Kay for being our 2nd in command.  I know that this will be a fantastic way to celebrate the graduates.  An email will come out with more details about the menu and decorations.  Please REPLY ALL to the email when volunteering to bring specific items and to bring your receipts  to the office for reimbursement.  

I was thrilled to see each student come to Multicultural Night.  You did our class proud with your expertise and you wore our tye-dye protest tshirts well.  

The speech contest is on 5/17 at 1:00.  The top 3 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will compete for candy and free dress passes. 

7th graders will begin training to serve at funerals starting on Thursday.  They will take turns until everyone who is interested will get a chance or the year ends, whichever comes first.  

4/29 

Hello 7^th Grade Families,

As a gift to the 8^th Grade families, the 7^th Grade families host the graduation festivities.
     Denise Farmer and Kay (Nana) Billingsley have agreed to lead our team for the brunch and festivities.  I am going to send out an email requesting a parent meeting to start delegating food and other responsibilities.   

Traditionally,  we are in charge of  two events: a brunch for the 8^th Grade families on the morning of graduation and a cake and punch reception after the graduation ceremony.

The 7^th Grade students typically set up and serve at the brunch and evening reception and their families provide planning, decorations, and the food.  The 7^th Grade will provide food, service, and decorations for all of these events.  Last year, we had approximately 100 people at the brunch so providing food in a way that allows everyone to contribute without taxing one family too much is important. 

Last year, each family contributed $35 and this is where the food budget and decorations came from.  This might be an option to consider this year as well.  

I expect each 7^th Grade family to contribute to the graduation festivities in some way so please plan ahead and think about how you will be able to contribute. in time, food, or donation.   Remember -you will be the recipients of the next class’s generosity next year. 

Please expect notice of a 7^th Grade Family Meeting in the blue folder after break.  At that point, we can delegate food and decoration responsiblities.

 The chair can then set something up on the volunteer ‘sign-up’ page to coordinate with families for food, decorations, and set-up/tear-down for each event.  I will happily provide more information and assistance to my volunteers.  The chair will coordinate volunteers for setting up/tearing down and the food donations. I have had one parent express interest already but she will need support as well. 

In addition, there is a tradition of having the student’s silhouettes cut out.  We will need a creative parent or two to come into class to assist with this during the month of May. 

An invitation is being sent out to the 8^th Grade parents requesting how many guests will be attending the events, particularly the brunch.  The final RSVP date is 5/10.

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

6/11 Evening – Set up food, tables and decorations for graduation brunch in the social hall

6/12 Morning – Cook and serve food for brunch; clean up (After Mass)

6/12 Evening – Graduation; Set-up for reception; Tear-down after reception.

3/25/19

Welcome to the new St. Pius X website.  7th Grade is currently working on Revising Common Sentence errors in Grammar (Ch 21).  In Literature, we began studying a quick unit on Mythology.  In Vocabulary, we are studying Ch 9. 

We are continuing our project on the Kennewick Man although I have made some changes as I see the students work in class.  They have been struggling with the research portion of the work - namely, finding different sets of details that are focused on a narrowed subject rather than "Kennewick Man" as a while. 

Students are creating a powerpoint as a group rather than writing an individual paper.   They have been given their assignment paper.  

They must also use their research to write a persuasive paper on whether Kennewick Man fossils  should be owned by the Umatilla Tribe or studied by the group of anthropologists that want its remains.  

The persuasive paper rough draft is due on 4/9.

1/23/19

Last week I sent out my new weekly newsletter - Poteet's Piece.  I hope that this will help you support your child in their learning.  

CDA Essay is due on Friday.  It must be typed and your student's very best work.  

11/6/2018

Good Morning!  Wishing everyone a blessed week.  We finished up Chapter 3 in Religion today and I was pleased with everyone's scores.  I think this class was as interested learning about the Gospels as I was.  We are finishing up CH 19 about some Basic Sentence Structures in English and will take our test late this week or early next.  We are also continuing on with our plot arcs.  

Food Drive - If we bring in 30 items of food as a class, I will reward the class with either game time or gym time during mentor period one day.  

Reading Is Sweet - Right now the 6th Grade is in a healthy lead with 822 pages read in a week, averaging 68 pgs/student.  I hope 7th Grade will catch up this week - our average is a bit low.  And there is an ice-cream party on the line.  

October 29, 2018

Happy Halloween, All Saint's Day, and Grandparent's Day to everyone.  This will be a particularly busy week for the 7th Grade.  

Dias de la Muertos - Students are encouraged to bring pictures of dearly departed loved ones to grace our St. Pius X altar.  We are making tissue paper flowers and coloring calaveras.

All Saint's Day - This is a Holy Day of Obligation and students will attend Mass that morning.  Please come in full uniform.  

Grandparents/Grandfriends Day - We will be reading a classic book for our Grandfriends this year and making cards and a banner. Have your Grandfriend come visit your student and bring a lunch to celebrate with us.   

However, we will be getting lots done too.  7th Grade is reviewing our basic sentence parts and moving onto phrases and clauses.  (Ch 19.)  We are moving quickly through the unit and will have a test early next week.  In Literature, we are using Freitag's Pyramid to understand aspects of how a plot unfolds.  We will also be bringing in some practice on types of figurative language.  Finally, in Religion, we are finishing up Ch 3 and will have a test on Friday.  

NOTE:  Tomorrow we will be doing our required  bi-annual Virtus lesson on "Boundaries." If you are uncomfortable with your child participating in these lessons, each student received an opt-out form today.   

Book Fair starts this week - Encourage your child to read with a favorite new book.  Proceeds go to benefit our school.  

Reading Contest - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades will be participating in a reading contest this year through English class.  The class with the highest average pages/student by the December 14 deadline will win an ice cream party in English class.  

October 22, 2018

Hello Parents!  It is great to be back in the classroom with your wonderful children.  Conferences went well and we are trying to get back in the swing of things.  Seventh Grade has a field trip on Wednesday AND on Friday.  Make sure that you have turned in payment and permission slips for both field trips.  I am also missing one more report card folder.  I need those returned after every progress report and report card, please.  In Religion, we are beginning Ch 3 which is about the Christian Scriptures.  Be sure to ask your students about the differences in the Gospels.  In English, we are reviewing some basic sentence parts before spending a lot of time on phrases and clauses.  We are also continuing to study stories from our Literature book with a focus on the plot arc of a story.

October 2, 2018

MAP testing is finished, and we are back to a regular schedule!  Half of the students have completed a Fall tree art project. The rest are due this Friday. I hope you will all be able to see them on display in the classroom.  Students were able to type up their paragraphs in Technology class yesterday. We will do some final editing and turn them in.  Be sure to turn in any pledges you still have from the Jog-a-thon.

Happy October,

Patti Melton

September 20, 2018

The students have worked hard this week on MAP testing.  They have all learned a process for taking vocabulary notes and should be studying words for Vocabulary and Religion. They have completed a rough draft of a paragraph on study skills and are learning strategies for revising. We will continue work on these after testing. They have also been writing in journals. Their first Reading Response journal entry is due Friday. I was very impressed with the way they participated in a fire drill the other day.  They were silent and serious. Great job being role models for the younger students!

Your children have given me a warm welcome to the school and have helped me in many ways! They deserve extra hugs for dealing with two substitutes in two weeks!

PARENT LETTER 9/3

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT IS DUE THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

Greetings!

My name is Ms. Patti Melton, and I will be the substitute teacher until Mrs. Poteet returns in mid-October.  I come to you with 29 years of experience teaching middle school at St. Thomas More in Lynwood. I have an endorsement in English and an Administrative certificate. I served as the Vice Principal for 13 years.  I am excited to be here!

I have two boys. Travis is 26 and recently engaged. He currently works for Tesla. Josh is 22 and is currently a student at St. Martins Univiersity studying Business.  Both boys attended St. Thomas More School, Biship Blanchet High School, and St. Martins University.  I also have 2 cats and 4 chickens. I like to knit and do paper crafts.

I believe study skills help all students to be successful.  Teaching some of these skills will be a focus while I am here.  All students will have notes to study.

I hope I have an opportunity to meet you all!  Please let me know if you have any questions!

Blessings,

Patti Melton

Christene Poteet

Patty Melton