Welcome to Class!Welcome to Class!Mrs. Minerva Room 658Mrs. Minerva Room 658

"Students are at the heart of "Students are at the heart of Oak Valley and meeting their Oak Valley and meeting their needs is our first priority." needs is our first priority."

Mrs. Minerva’s ClassesMrs. Minerva’s Classes

• 7th Grade Pre-Algebra (Period 1)• 7th Grade Algebra 1-2 (Period 3)• 7th Grade Life Science (Periods 2 ,7, 8)• 77thth Grade Encore /Workshop (Periods Grade Encore /Workshop (Periods

5 & 6)5 & 6)

5th / 6th Encore / Workshop

• Minerva / Doyle• All Mondays – Monday Lessons• Tue–Fri Odd Days- Encore

Even Days- Workshop (L/A, Math)

• Volunteers needed

Doyle / Minerva• Volunteers:

If interested, sign up / emailParent Partner to help coordinate

• Art Corp: If interested, sign up / email / Sept

23rd • Field Trips• Donations: Thank you for all you do!

MaterialsMonetary: Checks to OVMS with

Doyle/Minerva on subject line

Pre-Algebra – What’s Pre-Algebra – What’s That?That?

Pre-Algebra is the fundamental link Pre-Algebra is the fundamental link between mathematics and algebra. between mathematics and algebra. It is the link between the concrete It is the link between the concrete and the abstract.and the abstract.

Learn to use the “language” of algebra. Learn to use the “language” of algebra. We begin with easier concepts (2x + We begin with easier concepts (2x + 5 = 9) just like you would learn 5 = 9) just like you would learn Spanish talking first about things we Spanish talking first about things we know – not nuclear physics – then know – not nuclear physics – then about more complex.about more complex.

Pre-Algebra – Key InfoPre-Algebra – Key Info

Grading:Grading:Academic = Academic = quizzes, tests, projectsquizzes, tests, projects Error Analysis to 85% maxError Analysis to 85% max (70% if (70% if late / incorrect)late / incorrect)

Work Habits = Work Habits = Homework + Homework + ParticipationParticipationCitizenship = Citizenship = Following Following Class/OVMS rulesClass/OVMS rules

HomeworkHomework: Daily : Daily =Assigned + =Assigned + ReviewReview

NotesNotes: Daily / PowerPoints posted : Daily / PowerPoints posted onlineonline

37 Students currently in class37 Students currently in class

(to Student & Parent Resources)

Algebra 1-2 – What’s Algebra 1-2 – What’s That?That?

One way to think of Algebra One way to think of Algebra is using equations, with is using equations, with symbols, to solve real-symbols, to solve real-world problems. world problems.

Algebra 1-2 is a high school Algebra 1-2 is a high school level course.level course.

Algebra 1-2 –Key InfoAlgebra 1-2 –Key Info• GradingGrading::

AcademicAcademic = = quizzes, tests, projects Error Analysis to 85% max (70% if late /

incorrect)Work Habits = Homework + ParticipationWork Habits = Homework + ParticipationCitizenship = Following Class/OVMS rulesCitizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules

• Homework: Homework: Daily =Assigned + ReviewDaily =Assigned + Review

• Notes:Notes: Daily / PowerPoints posted online Daily / PowerPoints posted online

• Pace: Fastace: Fast• 37 Students in class37 Students in class

(to Student & Parent Resources)

Life Science – What’s Life Science – What’s That?That?

• Investigation and Investigation and ExperimentationExperimentation

• Cell BiologyCell Biology• Plant and Animal Plant and Animal

StructuresStructures• Earth History and Earth History and

Geologic TimeGeologic Time

• EvolutionEvolution• Human Human

AnatomyAnatomy• Light and EyesLight and Eyes• GeneticsGenetics• Human Human

ReproductionReproduction

Student & Parent Student & Parent ResourcesResources

• Class Website (http://Class Website (http://www.powayusd.com/teachers/nminerva ))

• (Math/Science) Holt Website from class (Math/Science) Holt Website from class site or (site or (http://my.hrw.com/) ) Login info on Login info on Minerva websiteMinerva website

• Email (nminerva@powayusd.com)Email (nminerva@powayusd.com)

• OVMS Website (OVMS Website (http://www.powayusd.com/pusdovms) )

Go to Science Voluntary Donations

Go to Math Voluntary Donations

Math Voluntary DonationsWe appreciate all you do!

Below are “wish lists” list items. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!

Classroom Materials, incl. copies per class $ 150

Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, dry erase markers, scissors, rulers, glue sticks, tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated.

Other Math Information• Volunteers? YES! Especially if you

can volunteer 1st or 3rd periods and want to work with a small group.

• Updates? YES! Please email me with a subject line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto distribution list.

• Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for any “C” or below grade; AND we can conference if any of us feel the need.

(Go to “Working Together”)Thank you!

Life Science Voluntary Donations

We appreciate all you do!Below are “wish lists” list items, shown by cost per

class. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!

Labs:Dissections: Earth Worm, Cow Eye, Frog, Fetal Pig and related supplies $375 Other Labs: 75

Classroom Materials, incl. copies 150 Total per Class $600

Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks, tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated.

Other Science Information

• Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer 2nd, 7th, or 8th periods and want help during labs.

• Updates? YES! Please email me with a subject line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto distribution list.

• Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for any “C” or below grade; AND we can conference if any of us feel the need.(Go to “Working Together”) Thank you!

Working Together Working Together

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We are a team!

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• Encourage• Be Involved• Communicate

Thank you for supporting

your child!