Friday September 4th

7th & 8th Grade General Science: The class continued their work on their first project in which they will design the layout of a personal web page (completed on paper). The material on the web page will introduce the audience to background information on the student's interests. It will also demonstrate their understanding of how to apply the elements of Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity to the work that they produce in class.

Homework: Continue work on their personal web page project, which is due first thing on Wednesday morning.

7th Grade Math: Students did a team building exercise to begin class, working with blocks and following directions given on paper to produce an end product as a team. The class then reviewed their homework from Thursday, before Mr. Olsen introduced section 1.3 from the text book (Powers and Exponents). Students were also given their home text books. It was explained to the students that they are responsible for the condition of these books when they are to be returned at the end of the school year.

Homework: Students did some problems in class, and have no homework for the extended weekend! Have a safe holiday!

8th Grade Math: Students did a team building exercise to begin class, working with blocks and following directions given on paper and producing an end product as a team. The class then reviewed their homework from Thursday, before Mr. Kovach introduced section 1.2 from the text book, which focuses on Powers and Exponents.

Homework: Students did some problems in class, and have no homework for the extended weekend! Have a safe holiday!

Thursday September 3rd

7th & 8th Grade General Science: In science students had time to finish their Elements of Design practice business cards. The class was then introduced to their first project in which they will design the layout of a personal web page (completed on paper). The material on the web page will introduce the audience to background information on the student's interests. It will also demonstrate their understanding of how to apply the elements of Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, and Proximity to the work that they produce in class.
Homework:

• Parent Signature on Science Syllabus (due Friday)
  
• Finish Elements of Design practice business cards (due Friday)
  

7th Grade Math: Today in math students finished going over their 7th grade pre-course test with Mr. Olsen. The class then transitioned into the textbook and started working on section 1.2 (Variables and Expressions). They practiced several problems as a class and then began working on the 1.2 Practice worksheet. Most students finished in class
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 2 Math Syllabus (due Friday)
• Complete Review Assignment #1 (due Friday)
• Finish 1.2 Practice
  

8th Grade Math: In 8th grade math students began working in the textbook. The class reviewed what a variable is and different ways that multiplication can be shown in an expression or equation with variables. Students then worked on section 1.1 Practice which focuses on solving variable expressions.
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 3 Math Syllabus (due Friday)
  
• Complete Review Assignment #1 (due Friday)
• Finish 1.1 Practice
  

Wednesday September 2nd

7th & 8th Grade General Science: Today in science student continued learning about the "Elements of Design" that will be a central focus of work we produce this year in class.
Homework: Sign the "Shooting Star House General Science" syllabus and turn in by Friday of this week.

7th Grade Math: In math students finished working on the 7th grade pre-course assessment and then it was graded as a class. Mr. Olsen worked went over test problems with the class and answered questions that students had about the material.
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 2 Math Syllabus (due Friday)
• Complete Review Assignment #1 (due Friday)
  

8th Grade Math: Today in 8th grade math students finished working through the pre-course test. Once the class was finished with the problems we graded them as a class and went over any questions students had relating to the material covered on the test.
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 3 Math Syllabus (due Friday)
  
• Complete Review Assignment #1 (due Friday)
  

Tuesday September 1st

7th & 8th Grade General Science: In science students completed a team building activity to help them get to know their peers. Following the activity the class had a discussion about respect and the importance of students showing respect for one another. We then joined Mr. Watts' class to introduce "Elements of Design" in a short PowerPoint presentation.
Homework: Sign the "Shooting Star House General Science" syllabus and turn in by Friday of this week.

7th Grade Math: Today students started class with a short warm up problem. Students then completed the CORE 2 Pre Course test. This test will help instructors understand each students understanding of 6th grade math material (CORE 1 Mathematics).
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 2 Math Syllabus
• Complete "Letter To Math Teacher" (due Wednesday)
  

8th Grade Math: Today in 8th grade math students were assigned a textbook for use in the classroom. In the coming days a second book will be assigned for students to keep at home. Students then started working on the Pre Algebra book's pre course assessment. We will finish this test tomorrow and grade it as a class.
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 3 Math Syllabus
• Complete "Letter To Math Teacher" (due Wednesday)

Monday August 31st

7th & 8th Grade General Science: Welcome back to school! Today in science students were introduced to Mr. Kovach and Mr. Olsen as their instructors for the year. We went over the class syllabus and oriented students to the classroom.
Homework: Sign the "Shooting Star House General Science" syllabus and turn in by Friday of this week.

7th Grade Math: In math students went over the course syllabus with Mr. Olsen. The class then played a "get to know you" bingo game to learn more about their peers in the room. Students ended the class period by working on an assignment titled "Letter To Your Math Teacher".
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 2 Math Syllabus
• Complete "Letter To Math Teacher" (due Wednesday)
  

8th Grade Math: In math the class was introduced to the course syllabus and an overview of the material that we will be covering in CORE 3 mathematics this year. Students then completed a team-builder activity. At the end of class they were given time to work on their first assignment that is due Wednesday (Letter To Math Teacher).
Homework:

• Have parents sign the CORE 3 Math Syllabus
• Complete "Letter To Math Teacher" (due Wednesday)