This year in 7th grade social studies, we have decided, as a department, to spend the first few weeks of school on a Building Skills for Success unit. We have been discussing goals, life influences, leadership, personal accountability and choices. Not only have I enjoyed all of the wonderful discussion this unit has brought into our classroom, but it has helped each class get to know each other better. This week has served as a wonderful introduction to how we will be using our interactive notebooks throughout the year. Today I gave the first open note quiz, and hopefully the students saw the importance of good note taking skills.
This week, the students also received their first few grades for the six weeks. I gave a grade for the setup of the interactive notebook as well as a planner check, and the students also received a daily grade for their quiz today.
This six weeks is actually only a five week period (since we are ending our semester before Christmas this year) so progress reports will go out Tuesday. Parents, remember to check and sign your child's planner where each teacher has posted their grades.
Remember, if you haven't turned in textbook review forms yet to get them in by Tuesday. Thanks to FSMS for another wonderful week. Everyone have a wonderful and safe Labor Day weekend! Go Cubs!
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