Patton 7th Grade Newsletter

• September 20 : Early Release Friday (1 PM )
  
• October 4: Early Dismissal 1:00pm
• October 11: No school
• October 14: No school
• October 17: 8am - 7pm Parent/Teacher conferences
• October 18: 8am - 12:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences

This week we have explored the elements of myth through the story “The Flight of Icarus”. Students analyzed what details made this story a myth as opposed to a fiction short story. The myth also allowed a deeper dive into our second Notice & Note Signpost – Words of the Wiser. Due to the schedule change on September 11th, some classes worked to solve the buried ship mystery.

Next week, our study of the myth will be extended when we explore it through poetry. Also, Tuesday will be our LMC (library) day. Please help your child remember to bring his/her library books to school.

Ms. Paradies

pparadies@usd207.org

Ms. Behrens

gbehrens@usd207.org

We are continuing our study of sentence structure. We have moved on to more complex writing in preparation for writing paragraphs.

September 20 is early dismissal.

Ms. Hewitt

nhewitt@usd207.org

7th grade math students are continuing their work with solving problems involving integers. This week we've been working with the multiplication and division of integers. We'll have our module test on Thursday, 19 September, which will include solving problems by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Have a great weekend!

Mr. Ragan

mragan@usd207.org

Next week we will be working on Topic-1 Lesson -3 Climates and Ecosystems. Topics that will be covered are Climate and Weather, Why Do Temperatures Differ?, How does Water Affect Climate?, Air Circulation and Precipitation and Types of Climates. Have a safe and healthy weekend.

Mrs. Johnson

gjohnson@usd207.org

This week, the students continued work on their Our Planet, Earth lesson. Students will wrap up this unit next week with a test on Tuesday, September 17th. That is the last day students can turn in any missing assignments for this class. Next week, we will begin our unit on climates and ecosystems! Have a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Nelson

enelson@usd207.org

• Build a prototype using a universal joint.

• Communicate a plan for creating a system using sketches and prototyping.

• Test a design with the purpose of improving its function.

• Build a prototype using bevel gears.

• Decompose a problem into smaller parts.

• Explore the steps of a design process.

• Explore careers in automation

Mrs. Bargmann

sbargmann@usd207.org

This week in AVID students learned the five phases of Focused-Note Taking. Students learned about Costa’s Levels of Thinking and Questioning as well as how to use Cornell Notes. This week also included the students first binder check. Next week will be Unit Five: Achieving your Goals as an AVID student.

Mr. Hunter

jhunter@usd207.org

Ms. Bessette

sbessette@usd207.org

This week the students began rehearsing their pieces for me in order to receive feedback. Also, those who wish to learn the tech elements (lights, sound, stage manager) were assigned to a script. Rehearsal with the spotlights and microphones will begin next week.

Ms. Paradies

pparadies@usd207.org

Students are continuing their work in Personal Finance. Students are currently learning about checking accounts and payment methods. This Unit will come to an end at the end of the month. This means that students have until October 1st to submit any missing assignments for this class to receive credit. Any assignments that are left uncompleted will remain a 0.

If you have any questions, please contact me at kcox@usd207.org

Mrs. Cox

kcox@usd207.org

Students will be analyzing how series and parallel electrical circuits are similar? Different? Then they will look at why it is important that those who create and use circuit diagrams use common symbols or conventions? They will identify the characteristics of series, parallel, and combination electrical circuits. And finally, students will identify standardized schematic symbols using a chart.

Mrs. Bargmann

sbargmann@usd207.org

All is well in PE! We had to switch our plans this past week due to the Freedom Walk and warm temperatures. Mr. Amon/Mrs. Dreiling’s classes began their volleyball unit and Mr. Turner’s frisbee golf. This next week, Mr. Turner’s classes will be doing volleyball. Mr. Amon/Mrs. Dreiling classes will be playing volleyball and beach volleyball. All students in Sports Conditioning have been doing great with their workouts. They are learning about the functions of different muscles and what lifts effect those muscles. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have for your student!

*We will look to go outside as much as possible for PE (weather permitting). Please help us in reminding our students to bring water bottles and tennis shoes every day they have PE.

Coach Amon

pamon@usd207.org

Coach Dreiling

tdreiling@usd207.org

We are working through the Guapo trilogy. Dicho quiz is next week.

Mrs. Ford

kford@usd207.org