5 Minute Frenzy Bar Graphs

5 Minute Frenzy Summary Sheet

Name _______________

As we have discussed in class, it is super important to your future in Secondary Math to have these times tables memorized!!   We have been working on this for the last 3 weeks. You have been learning these since grade 4! This is the LAST grade you will be allowed class time to work on them.   Let’s chart your progress and see how you have improved over these last few weeks.

1.  Go to this website:  http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/graphing/classic/bar.asp

2.  Read what it says, then click on the words that lead you to “Create your Own Bar Graph”.

3.  The Title of your graph should be:  “ your name – 5 Minute Frenzies”

4.  The Title of the X Axis (the line that goes from left to right) should be: Letter of Frenzy

5.  The Title of the Y Axis (the line that goes from top to bottom) should be: Time

6.  Your minimum value should be 3 and your maximum value should be 12  (These represent minutes.) 

7.  Input your data:  Choose 5 to 10 of your Frenzies to use for this graph.  (Note:  Don’t use Frenzies in which you have more than 4 wrong.)

8.  We are going to round up or down according to your time as well.  This means that you are going to write in the minute and then round your seconds up or down to the nearest half a minute.  Eg.  If your time was 9 minutes and 36 seconds, write in 9.5. (30 seconds is equal to a half of a minute) If your time was 9 minutes and 53 seconds write 10.  (53 seconds is closer to 60 seconds which is equal to a minute)   If your time was 5 minutes and 20 seconds, write 5. 

9. When you have inputted all your data, scroll down to the bottom and click on the button that says, “Create Printable Graph”

10.  Then Right Click and “Save Image As”  eg. Your name’s Graph onto your desktop.

11.  Now go to your student email and compose a new email to me jrobideau@heritagechristian.ca and add the picture attachment

12.  Send me the email and I will print it out in colour for you to take home and show your parents.  

Homework Sept. 26th to Sept. 30th

Grade 7 Homework

Monday, Sept.26^th to Friday, Sept. 30^th   

Announcements:

Photo Day – the date has been changed to Friday, Oct. 21^st

*Credit Auction -  last block on Friday!  Any parents who wish to donate gift cards, food, books, objects......... can send them in with your child any day this week.  If I get a lot, I  may  saved it for other auctions this year.  

* KCC Relate Youth on Tuesday Night – It’s small group meetings this week so grade 7,8,9 girls will be at my house from 5 to 7 (supper is included) and the boys will be at the church from 5 to 7 (supper is included).   My address is #111 456 McPhee St. – girls can walk to the top of the complex and meet you in the cul-de-sac) and Kelowna Christian Center (fellowship room)for the boys. 

Weekly Challenge:  How did students do on the 20 minutes of reading? The challenge is to receive 8 hugs a day based on this information:
"Hugging is good medicine.  It transfers energy and gives the person hugged an emotional lift.  You need 4 hugs a day for survival, 8 for maintenance and 12 for growth.  Scientists say that hugging is a form of communication because it can say things you don't have the words for.  And the nicest thing about a hug is that you usually can't give one without getting one."

In this challenge, we are going to count pets as eligible huggers.  I will also allow hugs to the same person as long as an hour has elapsed between hugs. 

English – Students need to be able to spell, define and use the word correctly in a sentence for the quiz on Friday.  Students are encouraged to create their own sentences but may memorize these sentences if they need to.  They do not need to memorize the part of speech. 

Spelling and Vocabulary #1

inheritance (noun) something that is received when it is passed down usually from a relative   Our inheritance from Adam is sin and death, but our inheritance from Jesus is forgiveness and life.	valiant (adjective)– courageous, brave Rikki was a valiant young mongoose.
requisite (adj) necessary, required The reading requisite in grade 7 English is to read many different book genres.	kinesthetic (adj) –  movement, physical activity, using the body A kinesthetic learner prefers to learn by doing.
genre (noun) type, kind, variety Some different genres in books are mystery, humour, and adventure.	responsibility (noun) – job, duty, task You are responsible for your education!
magnificent (adj)  outstanding, glorious, wonderful In “The Butterfly Circus”, Mendez tells Will that he is magnificent.	representative(noun) – someone who speaks on the behalf of others Liv Poplawski is our grade 7 representative.
controversial (adj) – causing strong disagreement or disapproval Abortion is a controversial subject.	chaotic (adj)  disordered, unruly, hectic We do not want the credit auction to be chaotic.

 

Art Project Explanation

Art Project 

Students will receive a mark on their second trimester report card based entirely on this ONE project in art.

Here is what it is about:

Students will basically choose to complete any project that falls under the wide umbrella term "art".  It should be something that takes between 3 and 10 hours. They can bring it in for us to see any time between now and March 3rd.

Here is an interesting video that we will watch in class to help us understand the importance of being creative:

 (How to Be Creative by PBSOffBook) 

The project should be completed outside of school time, but if students want to work on it in class or use some supplies from our art room, they may.  The last 45 minutes of many of the days in February will be opportunity for them to quietly work on their project while I read a book out loud to them that is connected to our Social Studies Unit.  (The Strength of His Hand by Lynn Austin) the deadline is Friday, March 3^rd. 

Homework Sheet Mon. Sept. 19th to Friday, Sept. 23rd

Grade 7 Homework

Mon. Sept. 19^nd  to Fri. Sept. 23^rd                  

Announcements:                                      

KCC Relate Youth Group Kick Off  @ 7:00 – 8:45 on Tuesday in the Ministry Center (where chapel is).   Come SMASH A CAR (under controlled settings) and hear what ‘s up for this year. 

Communication:  You should have received an email from me on Friday.  This sheet was also sent as an email.  If you are receiving this as a sheet and not an email, I may not have your correct email address.  Please contact me. 

Weekly Challenge:  Last week students were given the challenge to read over the “Who I Am in Christ” sheet every day.  This week, students are challenged to read for 20 minutes a day OUTSIDE of class time.  Students receive 1 mark per day they remember to complete the daily challenge.  .

Math:  We are reviewing multiplication tables by completely 5 Minute Frenzy sheets.  This week students can earn credits by racing someone in their home.  (10 credits for the first person, 2 credits for anyone else)  

Reading:  Students will be introduced today to the Reading Requisite assignment for the year.  I have attached a copy to this email for parents to see. 

Bible:   We are grounding ourselves in the biblical knowledge of who we are in Christ.  The memory verse for this week is: John 1:12

¹² Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

On Friday, students will be asked to write this verse out in a fill in the blank format. 

Classroom Conduct Contract 2016/2017

Classroom Conduct Contract

1 Corinthians 4:21 (The Message) So how should I prepare to come to you? As a severe disciplinarian who makes you toe the mark? Or as a good friend and counselor who wants to share heart-to-heart with you? You decide.

1.  I will give the acknowledged speaker my full attention in class and will not interrupt him or her.  If I do, I will receive one warning per class.  After the warning, if I continue to disrupt the class, I will be moved to a different table.  If I violate this rule a third time, I will be moved out of the portable and will need to discuss the situation with Mrs. Robideau. If Mrs. Robideau leaves me outside for an unusually long time, she will pay me 5 credits as retribution for her forgetfulness. 

2.  The class will be allowed to eat small snacks and have drinks with a covered lid in class.  However, if I accidentally make a mess, I will be required to clean up my mess.  If I leave a mess for someone else to clean up, I will do one housecleaning chore to benefit the class.  (eg. Clean desks, playground garbage pick up, clean the microwave, etc)

3.  Everything I say in class will be positively contributing, encouraging and beneficial to the class. I will refrain from using inappropriate slang in the classroom.  I will refrain from communicating negative comments about anybody!  If I violate this rule, I will immediately apologize. Depending on the severity of the remark, I may be required to do some follow up discussion with Mrs. Robideau or the student involved.

4.  I will be allowed to ride my scooter, bike, skateboard, roller blades only when I am OFF school property during the hours of 8:00 to 3:30 on school days. I can ride them at Ben Lee with a helmet during daily physical activity times or without a helmet if my parent(s) send a note giving their permission and I am NOT doing any tricks.  If I violate either of these rules, I will pay a 5 credit fine to the bank.

5.  I will obey Mrs. Robideau when she yells, “Freeze” and immediately stop what I am doing.  I will not talk, or move but stay still as a statue until she says, “Melt” or “Unfreeze”.  Then I will listen quietly to what she needs to say.  If she catches me moving or talking, I will pay a specified amount of credits. 

6.  I will respect others’ property and personal space.  If I do not, I will correct the problem by repairing or replacing any property that is damaged and/or apologizing to the person whose personal space or property I disrespected.  Mrs. Robideau will supervise the correction to make sure it is done properly. 

7.  As specified in the school handbook, I will not use a cell phone or ipod without permission in class!  I will only listen to Christian artists or pure instrumental music during school hours.  An artist/band will be considered “Christian” if I have evidence of the artist/band proclaiming faith in Jesus Christ. (see handbook pg. 34) If I violate this rule, I will receive one warning, if I persist in this a second time, I will have my device confiscated until the end of the day.  If I take leave of my senses and continue to disobey, my device will be confiscated until my parents come to talk to Mrs. Robideau.

8.  I will work to the best of my ability during class time and strive to use my time wisely. I will strive to complete all homework assignments and study for my tests.  If a valid reason for not completing work arises, I will be responsible and communicate with everyone involved and work for an alternative way to compete the assignment.  If I don’t, I will suffer a loss of grades, and may possibly need to work afterschool or during recess or breaks to make it up.  If the problem persists, a meeting with Mrs. Robideau and my parents may be required. 

9.  I will be on time for class.  If I am late for class, I will apologize politely and take my seat with as little disruption to the class as possible.

I, _______________________________ will abide by the above rules and consequences to the best of my ability.  I acknowledge that Mrs. Robideau is in a position of authority over me and has the final say in all these disciplinary matters.  I am signing on the date, _____________________.   This contract is in effect until the last day of grade 7.