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Navigator News
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Language Arts
Nic Hays
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Students will be putting the final touches on their narratives. We will start our informational text unit on Tuesday.
ALA
The Call to Adventure Unit introduction and reading Leon Bridges on Overcoming Childhood Adversity.
Students will also be selecting their book club groups. Novel choices: The Knife of Never Letting Go, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Unbroken, Ten Days in a Mad-house, Undefeated.
LA
No Risk, No Reward Unit introduction and reading “The Vanishing Island.”
Students will also be selecting their book club groups. Novel choices: The Call of the Wild, The Lady Is a Spy, The Nazi Hunters, Rocket Boys, Bless the Beasts and Children, Ten Days in a Mad-House
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Social Studies
Dave Callaway
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This week we are wrapping up the Articles of Confederation and then exploring the Federalists and Anti Federalists. This will pave the way for our examination of the Constitution.
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Science
Heather Haney
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The Electromagnetic Waves Quiz will be on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The study guide for the quiz was handed out on Friday, Oct. 25 and is due on Tuesday right before they take the quiz.
After the quiz this week, students will be learning about analog vs. digital waves/signals.
The Waves Test will be on Wednesday, November 6 for 3rd and 7th period and on Thursday, November 7 for 4th, 6th, and 8th period.
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PE/Health
Erin MIllage
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This week in health we are starting our next unit looking at healthy relationships. This is a great time for our students to be able to reflect on being a positive person in their friendships.
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Learning Specialist
Nancy Staiert
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Important Dates to Remember:
10/28/24 - DCSD Diwali - Rock Canyon High School - 7:00pm-8:30pm
10/30/24 - RCHS Trunk or Treat - 5:00pm-7:00pm in the upper lot
11/3/24 - Daylight Savings
11/8/24 - Career Fair
11/25/24 - 11/29/24 - 🍂 Thanksgiving Break 🍂
12/20/24 - 1/3/25 - ❄️ Winter Break ❄️
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Additional News
FREAKY FALL FLANNEL FEST and HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HAT!
Thursday, October 31st is Halloween! Celebrate by wearing your
FAVORITE FALL FLANNEL pants and shirts! and...Wear your HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HATS! No masks, make-up, or Halloween costumes, please.
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. 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 school work?
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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