january 25, 2016 crown pointe academy volume 11 number 20

January 25, 2016 Crown Pointe Academy Volume 11 Number 20

January 25-29

Monday, January 25:

NJHS 3:45-4:45

dipper doodle bar

breakfast for lunch: pancakes with sausage , sunbutter and jelly sandwich (V), glazed carrots

Tuesday, January 26:

Math Counts 3:45-4:30

Spike League Volleyball 6:30-8:00pm

banana muffin

beef, bean and cheese burrito, taco dip w/flatbread, jicama with lime

Wednesday, January 27:

Open Gym K-8, 7:00-7:35

Destination Imagination 3:30-5:00

FISH 3:45-5:00

CPA Yearbook 3:45-4:45

zac omega strawberry bar

chicken potstickers (DF), chicken salad sandwich (DF), blanched broccoli florets

Thursday, January 28:

Destination Imagination 3:30-5:00

Student Council 3:45-4:30

waffle sticks

firecracker chicken with spicy sesame noodles, ham and cheese sandwich, cherry tomatoes with ranch and three bean salad

Friday 29:

honey grahams & yogurt

Cheeseburger, egg salad sandwich (V) (DF), Coleslaw

Middle School Newsletter


Page 2 Middle School Newsletter

Science with Mrs. Roe [email protected] X504

As we prepare for some bigger labs and projects the following items would be greatly appreciated.

Donated supplies requested:

Medical Gloves (small/medium)

Paper towel and toilet paper rolls (no paper remaining on them)

Metal/wood marbles (ball bearings/wooden craft)

What we are learning and big assignments:

6th Grade: This week we will be continuing wrapping up the different interactions of organisms in the ecosystem. Notes should be reviewed every night for 10 minutes. The date of the upcoming test is this Friday, January 29th.

7th Grade: This week, we are studying more on body systems. Notes should be reviewed every night for 10 minutes. The date of the upcoming test is February 2nd.

8th Grade: This week, we are studying more on the periodic table and beginning chemical reac-tions. Notes should be reviewed every night for 10 minutes. The date of the upcoming test is this Wednesday, January 27th.

Upcoming events and deadlines:

6th Grade: Ecosystems Part 1 due Friday, February 5th.



Social Studies with Mrs. Hughes [email protected] x514

All Classes

All classes had a test or quiz today.

The next Continuation meeting for 8th grade parents will be Monday, February 8

th at 4:45pm.

Pearson Login – this is for Realize and SuccessNet Plus

User names: cpafirstname.lastinitial Passwords: CPAlunchcode

They must have internet access on a nightly basis as we will be relying on our digital texts as well as an online

classroom forum called Google Classroom. Please make a plan so that students can finish homework on time.

Please make sure you have access to Infinite Campus for grade information. Please have your student show you our Google Classroom if you would like to know what is going on.

6th

Grade Social Studies

The United States

Essential Questions: How do you measure success?

There was a quiz today on section 2. This week we will be studying the modern United States. This will include the economy, culture, and politics.

7th


Ancient Southwest Asia and Africa

Essential Question: How much does geography affect people’s lives?

The test over the Fertile Crescent chapter was today. This week we will be looking at Ancient Egypt and Nubia.

8th


The Revolution

Essential Question: When is war justified?

We will continue looking at the beginning of the war and the Declaration of Independence. We will be changing up how we are covering the content to give some differentiation to the class. There won’t be as much computer work during this lesson.

Continuation Info

Our next meeting is on Monday, February 8th at 4:45.

An email blast went out with information on dress code and pictures last Friday.

Weighted Grades

I do weight my grades for academic classes as follows:

Tests/Projects = 40%

Quizzes/Homework/Classwork = 35%

Notes/Participation/ = 25%

This does make it so that you can’t add up their total number of points and divide it by the total points possible and calculate a correct grade.

Please email me if you have any questions


Literature with Mrs. Carscallen [email protected]/x513

carscallencpa.webs.com (for spelling lists and class information)

6th Grade

This week we will continue our unit on the novel Iqbal. We will also practice analyzing

poetry. In addition, students will spend time learning new vocabulary words in their Rev It Up

workbooks. 1/25/16: Spelling Test #14, 1/28/16: Rev It Up pgs. 134- 135 Due, 1/29/16: Vo-

cabulary Lesson #14 Quiz

7th Grade

This week we will continue our unit on the novel Enrique’s Journey. We will also prac-

tice analyzing poetry. In addition, students will complete assignments in their Word Wisdom

workbooks. 1/25/16: Spelling Test #14, 1/28/16: Word Wisdom Unit 4 Part 4 Due, 1/29/16:

Vocabulary Test #4

8th Grade

This week we will continue our unit on the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. We will

also practice analyzing poetry. In addition, students will complete assignments in their Word

Wisdom workbooks. 1/25/16: Spelling Test #14, 1/28/16: Word Wisdom Unit 4 Part 4 Due,

1/29/16: Vocabulary Test #4

7th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, and Geometry with

Ms. Wood [email protected] ext. 512

In 7th Grade Math we will be solving problems with Surface Area and Volume. We will then

review Module 9 and take our Module 9 Quiz on Friday, January 29th.

In 8th Grade Math we will solve systems by elimination using multiplication and review spe-

cial systems. We will then spend two days reviewing Unit 3 (Modules 7 & 8). We will take

our Unit 3 Test on Friday, January 29th.

In Geometry we will work on finding angle measures in polygons, using properties of paral-

lelograms, and working with rhombues, rectangles, and squares. We will take our 8.1-8.4

quiz on Friday, January 29th.


6th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra with

Mr. Armstrong [email protected] x510

7th Grade Writing-This week students will continue reading and analyzing The Diary of Anne Frank and

her biography. Students will complete the summary and discussion log for each set of entries read,

specified in their packet. This week students will learn the rules for subject verb agreement and prac-

tice. Homework for the week will include finishing summaries not completed in class and a grammar

worksheet.

6th Grade Writing-This week students will read chapter's 24-33 in I am Malala. Students will complete

the summary and discussion log for each set of chapters read, specified in their packet. This week stu-

dents will continue learning about pronouns and antecedents. Homework for the week will include fin-

ishing summaries not completed in class and a grammar worksheet in their skill book.

8th Writing: We will continue our comma study this week, focusing on using them between adjectives

and after introductory elements. Students will have a quiz sometime next week as we move forward.

Additionally, we will continue learning about how to avoid plagiarism by learning how to cite sources in-

text. This means students will also practice how to use sources in-text through direct quotes and para-

phrases. Lots of practice will culminate with a mini paragraph at the end of the week that uses both

types of in-text citation as well as a works cited page. This will tentatively be due Friday in class, but

watch Google Classroom for updates.

6th Grade Math- We start Module 9 this week. We will be looking at Exponents and

how they work, and prime factorization.

8th Grade Math- We will finish our unit on systems of linear equations this week. We

will learn how to solve a system by elimination when things don’t add up so easy. We

will use multiplication to help us eliminate one variable. We have a UNIT 3 TEST on

Friday. Please start studying for the test by reviewing Unit 3 every night this week.

Algebra- We will finish Chapter 7 this week. Our Chapter 7 test will be on Wednesday,

and then we will move into factoring.

Writing & Grammar with Ms. Emmett & Ms. Murphy [email protected] x511

[email protected] x 512



Community Service/Mrs. Hughes [email protected]/x514

Community Service Grading

2.5 new hours each quarter in addition to the hours required the quarter before

To receive a 100%, students should have a total of 2.5 hours at the end of 1st quarter, 5 hours at

the end of 2nd

quarter, 7.5 hours at the end of 3rd

quarter, and 10 hours at the May 11th cutoff date

for 4th quarter.

Until the previous quarter’s requirements are met no new credit will be given.

Students will receive 20 points for each completed half hour of service in the quarterly require-

ment. Additional half hours are credited to the following quarter up to the 10 hour requirement. Once the 10 hour requirement is met the student will receive a 100% for that quarter and all follow-ing quarters.

A log (available in Mrs. Hughes’ room) must be completed for each month’s service and turned in

to Mrs. Hughes’ room.

Partial half hours will receive no credit. Hours turned in after the quarterly deadline will be counted

toward the total in the next quarter.

Community Service

Students can turn their hours in to the bin marked “Return Completed Forms Here” on the black tower in my room. 3

rd quarter hours are due March 4

th.

Total Middle School Hours Completed: 1326.25

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like ideas of where to volunteer please contact me at [email protected]

10 Hour Students 20 Hour Stu-

dents

30 Hour Stu-

dents

Ahlinna L.-14, Dominic O-O.-11, Cameron S.-10, Ethan S.-10,Krystal F.-14, Jonathan L.-10, Cameron W.-10, Michaella

W.-12,Ciara C.-10, Dominic L.-15, Noah S.-10, Marina T.-10, Zek B.-11, David C.-13, Mya O-O.-10, Sabrina B.-18.5, Alicia S.-11,Priscila O-O.-10, Dale W.-10.5, Jaden C.-12,

J’lyssa M.-15,Maddie S.-10, Serenity T.-13, Anthony V.-10, Xalen W.-12,Natalia M.-18, Yuritzi P-C.-10.5, Asher A.-11.5,

Asia P.-11,Haley M.-11, Justin R.-13, Francisco L.-12, Ruben P.-10, Joe Q.-15,Edgar Z.-10, Maria R-D-12, Mariah M.-11, Gabe G.-19, Moose G.-10, Lizeth G.-10, Jaelyn M.-

10, Izaiah T.-12, Josh G.-18.5, Shjon S.-11.5

Marissa A.-24

Carlee K.-20

Hector S.-27

Kenny H.-20

Anthony A.-22

Isabel C.-27.25

Jackie A.-26

Janett A.-21

Aureauna N-B.-20

Mazie V.-32

Trevin J.-31

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