Hello Parents and Students,
Sorry I did not have this blog up last week, but we ran into some technical difficulties. I am very pleased to say that classes are off to a good start, and the students and I are getting to know each other. Luckily, I had been in to visit the classrooms in the weeks prior to getting the call that Mrs. Mixon's baby, Cash, had decided to arrive early, so I was able to hit the ground running, as they say. Some of you may know that I taught in District 66 for many years, and took a long term subbing position at Prairieview last year. Being back at Lakeview has truly been like coming home for me.
Now for your update:
Seventh grade students are doing research for the Career Unit. Last week, each student filled out a computerized survey which suggested several fields s/he might want to look into for further study. After choosing a career of interest, Miss Hagensee familiarized students with various resources and internet searches that would help them with the research of their chosen profession. This week, we are in the IMC for language arts, while students compile notecards (6-10 cards due tomorrow, a minimum of 20 for the project). The final product will be a 5-8 minute speech in class. Speeches will be given April 27, 28, and 29th. All students have been given a Career Unit Requirements sheet with all details, deadlines and expectations outlined. Ask your child to see his or hers if you are curious, or visit Mrs. Hayes Blog for more specific information.
In seventh grade reading, we are continuing with the novel, Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie, by Jordan Sonnenblick, discussing the various aspects of the novel as we read. We will also spend some class time on a poster for the next book report. The books chosen each had some connections with aspects of the Sonnenblick book, and students will be asked to show how those connections were developed.
Sixth grade language arts is studying prepositional phrases, including adjective and adverbial phrases. In reading, we are reading and listening to hair-raising short stories by authors such as Poe and Jacobs in preparation for a field trip that will enable students to see some of these famous tales performed as plays. Book reports for this month, which will be in the form of paper "tweets," are due on 4/14.
It will be a pleasure to work with your students for the remainder of the school year. And if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me directly at cadams@ccsd66.org. I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Sincerely,
Carole Adams
