January 29

What a crazy week.  Wishing the snow had stuck but maybe next time.  I have really enjoyed getting to know all the kiddos.  This week we have been busy learning.  

Pre-Algebra is still working on integers.  We are focusing on learning integer rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  If your student is struggling have them go on kahn academy and practice adding and subtracting integers this weekend.  

6th grade has worked on adding and subtracting decimals this week.  We have also looked at positive and negative numbers as well as Roman numerals.  They all said they liked the way we write numbers over having to write in Roman numerals.  

Both classes will be having their first tests before Friday of next week.  

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.  

January 22

 And so we have begun Semester 2.

It has been fun getting to know my new students this week.  We have hit the ground running. 

6th grade has been working on place value and rounding.  We have also begun a review of addition and subtraction.

Pre-Algebra has worked with order of operations and evaluating expressions.  Next week we will begin learning about integers.  

If your student has study hall this 9 weeks please encourage them to bring something to work on as this is not a free period.  This is a great time to complete homework or work on projects that are due.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. 

January 8

 Wow it is hard to believe that the semester will end next week.  I have enjoyed getting to know your children this semester.  Please remember that next Thursday and Friday are exams.  Students will get out at 12:15 these days.  There will be no lunch provided or aftercare.  

This week we are finishing up in all classes.  

7th grade is learning integer rules and how to use integer rules with order of operations. 

6th grade is learning about expressions and equations.

Pre-Algebra is learning about relations and functions.  

We will begin reviewing next week for our exams.  

December 11

 We are almost to Christmas break. 

6th grade will be having a test next week on dividing fractions and decimals.

7th grade finished up a section on converting length and capacity this week.  We are starting integers next week.  

Pre-Algebra is still working on multi step equations.  We will be having a test next week on this. 

Don't forget the can food drive ends Monday. 

Also next Friday is a half day so we will dismiss at 12:15.

December 2, 2020

WOW.  December already.  We only have 2 and 1/2 weeks until Christmas break.  A lot is still being covered in Math.

6th grade just finished a section on multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals.  We will start dividing fraction and decimals next.

7th grade just finished a section on discounts, sales tax and interest.  We are being a section on customary units of length and capacity as well as adding and subtracting time.

Pre-Algebra has started multi step equations.  We will be adding decimals and fractions this week and next week.  

I have truly enjoyed teaching all of your children this semester. 

November 13

6th grade finished up with the Geometry chapter this week.  We had our test today.  Next week we will begin multiplying fractions and decimals.

7th grade finished their chapter on ratios, unit rates, and percents this week.  Next week we will start a chapter learning about discounts, sales tax and interest.

Pre-Algebra is working on solving one step equations with fractions.  We have been doing a lot with fractions this week.  We will finish up the chapter next week and have a test on Wednesday.  

Don't forget that we get out for Thanksgiving break next Friday.  Hope you have a great weekend.

October 29, 2020

Wow we are already through the month of October.  This week we have covered a lot of information.

6th grade has learned about lines, rays, and angles.  They have learned about complementary and supplementary angles.  We will spend the next week or so finishing our geometry chapter.

7th grade took their chapter 4 test.  We have begun operations with rational numbers.  They have also learned how to write a ratio and solve problems to figure out the unit rate. 

Pre-Algebra is working on least common multiples as well as how to change decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals.  We will be adding and subtracting fractions next week and solving equations with fractions.

Don't forget that penny wars start Monday.