Welcome to Team 7A
Mr. Reed
Ms. Ogesen
Ms. Weatherspoon
Ms. Damm
Kyrene and Tempe Union High School
District Election on November 5,2013
• Be an informed voter and know the facts:
– Asking voters to approve a continuation, not
an increase, of the current Maintenance and
Operations Overrides for each district.
– A continuation will not increase the tax rate
for property owners.
– Need more information? Visit
http://www.kyrene.org/ and take a Fact Sheet
with you tonight.
Common Core
Link to Video Clip
Smart
Energetic
Very Social
Enthusiastic
Not dependent
Tough
Hungry
Gregarious
Resourceful
Annoying
Daring
Entertaining
Really self-conscious
7th Grade Student Expectations
BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE…
THE CHOICE IS YOURS!
Always Choose To Be:
Respectful
An Active Listener
An Enthusiastic Participant
Aware and Sensitive to the Diverse Needs of Others
Responsible in Group and Individual Interactions
Time To Teach
• Is a proactive not a
reactive approach to
discipline and
classroom
management
(prompt attention to
the “little stuff” can
prevent the “big
stuff”)
Time to Teach
• Students are taught
positive student
behavior.
• Teach-to’s direct
positive influence in
the classroom.
Time to Teach
Essential Components
• Giving unconditional positive regard to our
students
• Teaching to expectations
• Establishing a positive classroom climate
• Mentally asking the classroom integrity
questions
• Giving one and only one start-up request
• REFOCUSING non-punitively
(* Information taken from the Time to Teach book The Center for Teacher Effectiveness)
Attendance
• When students miss school, we miss them!
• Regular attendance impacts student achievement.
• We appreciate it when appointments and vacations
are scheduled outside of school times.
• Students are expected to complete all assignments
missed during an absence.
• Homework assignments may be requested ahead of
time and/or during student absences.
Homework Policy
• Homework will be assigned daily and
consistently.
• Homework is expected to be neat,
legible, on time and complete.
• Budget approximately 60 minutes per
night.
Student Agenda/Calendar
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Daily Use in Class
Monday Overview
Encourages Time Management
Log of homework, tests, quizzes, short and long
term projects
• Encourages parental involvement/awareness
• To reinforce agenda or check homework
assignments:
Visit the Team 7A Website
and click on
‘Team 7A Week At A Glance’
Home Strategies for Success
• Encourage daily
study/homework
time.
• Communicate with
teacher if any
concerns arise.
• Check your child’s
agenda and/or the
Team 7A Website.
Started Monday, August 12
8:00 – 8:56 a.m.
• Before school tutoring will be available
on Monday - Friday
• Students may sign-up on their own or be
recommended by teachers
• Students to provide their own means of
transportation to school
• Must be at front gate at 8:00 a.m. sharp
Homework Lunchtime Club
• There will be a classroom and teacher
during each grade level lunch period
where a student could be assigned if they
did not complete their homework.
• Students who purchase school lunch will
be given a ‘Front of the Line’ pass to go
purchase their lunch and then return with
that lunch to work through lunch
Grade
Reports
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First Quarter ends: October 4, 2013
Second Quarter ends: December 20, 2013
Third Quarter ends: March 7, 2014
Fourth Quarter ends: May 21, 2014
Fall Parent Conferences: tentatively Oct. 23
Spring Parent Conferences: tentatively March 5
Between the fourth and sixth week of each quarter,
parents will be notified if their student is in danger
of failing.
• Students are encouraged to keep track of their
progress in each class via StudentVue.
Online Grade Access
• Access ‘ParentVUE’ from Kyrene School
District Webpage under the Parents tab
• Will allow for one stop shopping for grades
• Updated instantly as teachers enter a grade
Academic Lab Overview
• 35 minute period four days a week
• Each core content area teacher is assigned a
group of students to work with
• General use is to provide additional support and
assistance to students in any area of need
• Grades are NOT assigned
Academic Lab
• STEM/Integrated Learning
• SmartMath - online resource to assist with
math remediation
S.T.E.M.
Q: What is STEM?
A: STEM is an acronym that stands
for science, technology, engineering,
and math. STEM is the need to focus
on student's engagement and skills
from the earliest grades in science,
math, engineering and technology.
The ultimate goal is to grow the
proficiency level of students in
sciences and mathematics and
provide them with an understanding
how those skills can be applied
across all subjects and eventually
careers.
DefinedSTEM
Q: What is DefinedSTEM?
A: DefinedSTEM is a web-based
resource from Defined Learning, an
educational company with roots in
both media and curriculum
development. The Kyrene School
District has purchased a subscription
allowing access to this resource.
Defined STEM is a project-based
learning curriculum based around a
career theme. It depicts real-world
jobs and how science and math
would be used in those jobs. It aligns
with state standards, national
standards, and the new Common
Core standards.
Parent Communication
If you have questions or concerns about your
student’s progress, the preferred method of
contact is email.
[email protected]
541-5924
Ms. Weatherspoon
[email protected]
541-5923
Ms. Ogesen
[email protected] 541-5927
Ms. Damm
Mr. Reed
[email protected]
541-5928
Team 7A Wish List
We are always in short supply of the
following items and would greatly
appreciate donations anytime throughout
the school year:
• Copy Paper
• White board markers
• Wide ruled notebook paper • Student scissors
• Kleenex Tissue
• Rulers
• Markers/colored pencils
• Electric Pencil
Sharpeners
• 3-ring binders
• Graph Paper
• Bright Sticks
Fieldtrips
The Team 7A teachers feel that fieldtrips are an
essential piece of the educational puzzle. They
provide opportunities that most times just cannot
be replicated in the classroom.
Although we understand times are tough for all
financially, there will be times that we may ask
for donations to provide these opportunities.
Tax Credit Donations
• Tax credit donations of up to $200
may be made to our school by an
individual.
• Contributions of any kind for team 7A
are greatly appreciated!
• Any donations will be used to offset
our expenses for team field trips.
• Thank you for your support!
Akimel A-al PTSO
Check us out!
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General PTSO meetings on first Tuesday of every
month at 11:00am.
Visit us at www.akimelptso.org and sign up on
Volunteer page
Like us on FaceBook & receive updates.
www.facebook.com/akimelptso
Email us at [email protected]
Fill out blue “Volunteer Interest Form” & turn it in to the
front office or Academic Lab teacher. Forms available
in front office.
Akimel A-al PTSO
Ways to get involved
• Fry’s & Safeway E-script (check website for directions)
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Collect Boxtops for Education
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Buy school supplies from “A-mart”
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Look for more upcoming promotions at our website,
Facebook, or via informational e-mails
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Volunteer at our promotions or special events
– Multicultural Night, Patriotic Day, 8th Grade Dance, Hospitality
Staff Appreciation Events, Campus Pride, and various
fundraisers throughout the year
For Your Attendance
And
Attention