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Navigator News
10/21-10/25
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STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES ARE THIS TUESDAY (A-L) AND THURSDAY (M-Z)
FROM 3:45-7:00 PM!
*If you are unable to attend, please have your student walk you through the conference talking points/script.
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Language Arts
Nic Hays
[email protected]
This week students will be completing the Unit 1 district assessment and writing their narratives. The assessment has five sections: 4 with multiple choice questions, and 1 with a one paragraph written response. Students will complete 1 or 2 sections each day and spend additional class time drafting their narratives.
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Social Studies
Dave Callaway
[email protected]
This week we are looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. We will work on readings, graphic organizers, and writing an opinion piece.
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Science
Heather Haney
[email protected]
This week we’ll be continuing our waves unit by learning about electromagnetic waves. Students who were absent for the Mechanical Waves Quiz before break should plan on making it up this week during team time or during access on block days.
***Ms. Haney will not be at conferences on Tuesday. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Haney.
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PE/Health
Erin MIllage
[email protected]
This week is PE week. Happy we will be able to have another week outside. We will have a week of intro to golf.
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Learning Specialist
Nancy Staiert
[email protected]
Important Dates to Remember:
10/22 & 10/24 - Please plan to join us and your student for Student-Led Conferences on 10/22 (Last Name A- L) and 10/24 (Last Name M - Z) from 3:45 pm to 7:00 pm.
11/25/24 - 11/29/24 - 🍂 Thanksgiving Break 🍂
12/20/24 - 1/3/25 - ❄️ Winter Break ❄️
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Additional News
Love art? Mrs. King will be offering an Art Club after school most Thursdays second quarter until 4:15 p.m. We will start October 31. (Sorry! No Art Club on Oct. 24 due to student-led conferences.) We will do a variety of activities including drawing, painting, and clay! Art Club is open to all students in grades 6 - 8. Sign up early on MySchoolBucks! Art Club always sells out fast.
Nighthawk Scholars Club!
-Do you or your student want to get some extra help on schoolwork?
-Do your kids want to get homework done before heading home?
-Do your students need a little extra nudge of support to monitor IC and take care of some missing assignments?
We would like to invite you to opt-in your student if you think this is a good resource. Scholars Club meets EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY!!! 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the RHMS Library
Should you wish to opt your student in for this club, please use this link to do so.
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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)
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Monday,Tuesday, Friday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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All Classes
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Odd Blocks
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Even Blocks
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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
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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
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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
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