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Language Arts

Nic Hays

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Advanced Language Arts


This week we are continuing our journey into the theme of Truth vs Perception. We will finish analyzing M.C. Escher’s work, “Relativity,” and then jump into Socrates' Allegory of the Cave.


Language Arts


We will continue the StudySync curriculum and strengthen our annotation and summary skills by analyzing Poe’s short story “The Tell-Tale Heart.”

Social Studies

Dave Callaway

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This week students will be examining the characteristics of the three colonial regions.  We will be looking at basic categories like agriculture, economy, geography, and lifestyle.  

Science

Heather Haney

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On Monday students completed the Lab Safety Quiz.  Students who missed any questions on the quiz will be retaking those questions verbally with Ms. Haney.  This week students will be finishing their Teeterboard Lab and getting started on the Kinetic vs. Potential Energy Unit.  Please remind students to check the stream of Google Classroom for the daily agenda/announcement. 


PE/Health

Erin MIllage

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This week is a PE week. Please remind your student to wear shoes and clothes they can participate in. Bring water. It is going to be hot this week and we will be outside most of class. 

We will be starting our tennis unit.    



 


Learning Specialist

Nancy Staiert

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Important Dates to Remember:


8/20/24 - Back to School Night *(M-Z) 5:30pm - 7:30pm

9/2/24 - Labor Day  School Closed

9/7/24 - 🏃Cross Country and 8th grade girls 🏐Volleyball Season ends

9/9/24 - 7th Grade Girls 🏐Volleyball and 🏈Flag Football Season starts

9/12/24 -  📷Picture Retakes - During Lunches

9/20/24 - Professional Development - No School for Students

Additional News


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RHMS PCA - If you would like to get involved with the RHMS PCA, please reach out to the PCA President Peggy Santi @ [email protected], or RHMS volunteer Coordinator Jamalyn Ackley ([email protected]) for more information. We appreciate our PCA volunteers!




Navigator Work Habit Expectations

Self-Awareness (Behavior)

- I come to class prepared with my materials and ready to learn.

- I follow our classroom norms and expectations.

- I exhibit the R.O.K. way when interacting with my teachers and peers. 


Self-Management (Academics)

-I regulate my behavior to use class time appropriately.

-I take the time to complete my work with attention to detail, accuracy, and integrity.

-I complete assignments (both in-class and homework) on time. 


Self-Advocacy and Initiative (Participation)

- I share my ideas and I am willing to learn from others.

- I ask good questions and seek to understand when I am confused.

- I consistently, respectfully, and effectively communicate personal needs and interests





“Weekly” work habit grades: reported using a 4, 3, 2, 1 scale.

4 = Limited redirects/reminders within the defined criteria. Redirect is successful.

3 = Expected (adolescent) redirects/reminders within the defined criteria. Redirect is successful.

2 = Multiple redirects/reminders within the defined criteria. Redirect leads to short lived change in conduct.

1 = Regular redirects/reminders within the defined criteria. Conduct creates a disruption to the learning environment.  Parent Contact & Intervention necessary.


Individual Assignments MAY be marked with these additional letters:

T: turned in 

M: missing

L: turned in late

I: incomplete (assignment is turned in but it’s not turned in)



Monday,Tuesday, Friday

Wednesday

Thursday

All Classes

Odd Blocks

Even Blocks

Access -    7:30-7:45

Period 1 - 7:48-8:34

Period 2 - 8:37-9:23

Period 3 - 9:26-10:12

Period 4 - 10:15-11:02

Period 5 - 11:05-11:32

Lunch - 11:35-12:00

Period 5 - 12:03-12:19

Period 6 - 12: 22-1:07

Period 7 - 1:10-1:56

Period 8 - 1:59-2:45

Access -    7:30-8:00

Period 1 - 8:03-9:33

Period 3 - 9:36-11:07

Period 5 - 11:10-11:37

Lunch - 11:40-12:05

Period 5 - 12:08-1:12

Period 7 - 1:15-2:45

Access -    7:30-8:00

Period 2 - 8:03-9:33

Period 4 - 9:36-11:07

Period 6 - 11:10-11:37

Lunch - 11:40-12:05

Period 6 - 12:08-1:12

Period 8 - 1:15-2:45




Posted by nhays On 19 August, 2024 at 1:32 PM