I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for the new school year. This year will be different with a four-day school week, but we'll learn together and make the most of it. I’m excited to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish, and I’m so glad you’re in my class!

Rules and Procedures:

In this lesson, students will be introduced to Mrs. LaRue's rules and procedures.

• We will go over rules and procedures.
• I will identify Mrs. LaRue's #1 expectation.
• Why do you think it's important for us to have clear rules and procedures in place, and how do they help create a positive learning environment?

Complete the scavenger hunt questions using the syllabus provided to you in class This is your first daily grade! Remember you only have 2 days to complete each assignment.

(DUE BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH)

Setting Up INBs:

In this lesson, students will setup their journals (INBs) and will review the coordinate plane.

• We will number INB pages and set up INB. We will review the basics of the coordinate plane.
  
• I will plot points on the coordinate plane and describe their positions to a partner.
  
• How can understanding the coordinate plane help us navigate or describe locations in the real world?
  

This activity highlights the importance of using a straight edge to connect points and also serves as a review of graphing on a coordinate plane.

(DUE BY THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH)

Writing Expressions:

In this lesson, students will translate written expressions into algebraic expressions.

• We will sign into Google Classroom and practice translating algebraic expressions.
  
• I will turn and talk with a partner to explain how to translate a given algebraic expression.
  
• How does translating an algebraic expression help us solve real-world problems?
  

We are practicing translating written expressions into algebraic expressions. This will be your first coloring activity, and you must complete the coloring sheet to receive full credit.

(DUE BY MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH)

Safety Drills:

In this lesson, students will be introduced to the locations and procedures of all safety drills.

• We will review safety drills and take a quiz over the syllabus
  
• I will discuss the importance of following safety protocols.
  
• How can understanding the procedures for fire drills, tornado drills, and lockdowns help ensure your safety and the safety of others in an emergency situation?
  

If you were absent Thursday...you have until the 15th to makeup your quiz.

Retakes are available during tutorials or after school in SLAM starting Monday

Email: amanda.larue@parisisd.net
Website: phs.parisisd.net
Location: Room 1213
Phone: (903)737-7400