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Navigator News
9/16-9/20
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Thank you to all the families that have donated to our team wishlist! We will post the wishlist again when supplies run low.
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Language Arts
Nic Hays
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Advanced Language Arts
This week students are reading the short story “Flowers for Algernon” and analyzing the story using the literary analysis wheel. Students will then create a mosaic using different elements from the wheel to represent the story.
Language Arts
Students will learn about elements of plot and read and analyze the short story “The Monkey’s Paw.”
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Social Studies
Dave Callaway
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This week we are examining the factors that will lead up to the Revolutionary War. Students are labeling two maps, working on a timeline investigation, and working on a sourcing activity.
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Science
Heather Haney
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The Thermal Energy Transfer Quiz is on Tuesday, Sept. 17th. The study guide for the quiz is on the classwork tab of Google Classroom and is DUE at 11:59pm tonight.
Students will also be completing the Thermal Energy Transfer CER during block class this week.
Students who didn’t earn at least a 3 on the Kinetic vs Potential Energy Quiz have the opportunity to retake the quiz. Those students should talk with Ms. Haney about the procedure for retaking the quiz.
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PE/Health
Erin MIllage
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This week in PE we will be working on a frisbee golf unit. Please email me doctors notes for students that can’t or restrictions participate in PE.
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Learning Specialist
Nancy Staiert
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Important Dates to Remember:
9/20/2024 - Professional Development - No School for Students
10/1 October Count (Please do what you can to ensure your students attend school!)
10/11/2024 - End of Quarter 1
10/14-10/18 - 🍂Fall Break🍂
10/22 & 10/24 - Student Led Conferences from 3:45-7:00 pm
Thank you for your generous support of Rocky Heights Middle School! Scan the QR code to donate today!
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Additional News
8th grade girls basketball and 6th-8th grade wrestling registration is now open and will close on Sunday, Oct. 20th at 10pm. The first day of practice is on Monday, Oct. 21st. You can go through the Rocky Heights website, or click here to register: Athletics
Spirit Days to support our school wide fundraiser! NEW YEAR-NEW GYM!
Thursday 9/19 - ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY - Students can bring their books to school in anything but a backpack! Think outside the box!
NOTE: On Thursday, bring your school supplies in something like a bucket, a beach towel or bag, dog carriers, crates, etc. You can not use the elevator this day, so make sure you can SAFELY carry your "backpack" up and down stairs!
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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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