7th Grade Glimpse
October 7- October 11
Counselor’s Corner Please remember to bring in your Box Tops for Education labels the next couple of weeks. You
can turn them in to Ms. Allred in the front office or Mrs. Hopkins. This is a great way Student Council raises money
for our school. Thank you for your help! hopkinsc@huskers.k12.mo.us
7th Grade Reading: Weekly log week-ending 10/4 is due Tues. 10/8. The last day for 1st Quarter AR quizzes is Oct. 18th.
This week, we will continue the novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. As we finish ch. 4 this week, students will take an
assessment over chapters 1-4. This will be open-book. We will also practice comparing/contrasting 2 of the main
characters. Please feel free to contact me with questions/concerns, and have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs. Trigg
Email: triggm@huskers.k12.mo.us
Conference Time: GOLD 3 (10:05-11:30), BLUE 1 (8:00-9:25)
Communication Arts: Spelling Lesson 3 is this week with the test on Friday. We will continue adjectives and answering
constructed responses using details for support. Diagnostic 1 (quarterly assessment) will be taken on Wednesday. Daily
assignments are listed on my school webpage. Reminder: All homework assignments that receive a grade below a C may
be redone for half credit. Assignments must be asked for that day and are due the next class time. Encourage your
student to take advantage of this opportunity if needed.
Mrs. Snapp snappa@huskers.k12.mo.us
Conference Times: Gold 3 (10:05-11:30) and Blue 4 (12:00-1:30)
7th Grade Math and Pre-Algebra (Nikkel): Next week, students will finish up working with integers by solving one step
equations with integers. There will be a quiz on Tuesday (G1) and Wednesday (B4) over operations and solving
equations with integers. For the rest of this unit students will work with rational numbers. Students will be able to
convert between fractions and decimals and determine whether a decimal is terminating or repeating.
Please check out my website at https://sites.google.com/site/huskersnikkel/. There is a lot of helpful information and
resources there including a class calendar and notes from class.
Ms. Nikkel
nikkeln@huskers.k12.mo.us
660-584-7161
(Conference time Gold 11:30-1:30, Blue 1:30-3:00)
7th Grade Math (Bill) Next week, students in Blue 5 will learn how to solve one step equations involving integers and will take
their Chapter 2 Integers assessment on Friday. Students in Gold 5 will learn how to multiply and divide integers on Tuesday
and solve one step equations on Thursday next week. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Ms. Bill
billj@huskers.k12.mo.us
Conference time - Gold days: 11:34-1:30 Blue days: 8:00-9:26
Science: This week students will be wrapping up the measurement unit with a lab activity to give them the opportunity
practice using appropriate tools to gather quantitative data. We will review on Tue/Wed. Gold day students will have
their test on Thursday and Blue day students will have their test on Friday. If you have any questions or concerns please
contact us by phone (584-7161) or by e-mail.
Mrs. Logan logank@huskers.k12.mo.us
Mrs. Rhoad rhoade@huskers.k12.mo.us
7th Grade Social Studies DeMay Student will use Geographic research sources to process and report information to
solve problems. Next week we will have3 a test over our map skills unit. Students will receive a review guide to
help them prepare for the test. If you have any questions feel free to email me at demayt@huskers.k12.mo.us.
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** Return signed slips to Ms. Bill by 3:00 on Tuesday, October 8th
Student Signature: ____________________________________
Parent Signature: _____________________________________
Date: ____________________
Student signature needs to be included, first and last name, for extra credit
FACS Students are working on their sewing projects.
Mrs. Goodman goodmanm@huskers.k12.mo
CA (6-8) – Ms. Lettau - We will finish our study/practice of the 6 traits of writing, and apply that to writing a
formal paragraph the following week. If you have questions, you may call me at 660-584-7161 and leave a
message or you may e-mail me at www.lettauc@huskers.k12.mo.us. If you need to talk to me immediately, I
am available on Gold days from 11:30-1:30 and on Blue days from 1:30-3:00.
READING (7-8) – Ms. Lettau – We will continue practicing summarizing with the stories we will be reading. If
you have questions, you may call me at 660-584-7161 and leave a message or you may e-mail me
at www.lettauc@huskers.k12.mo.us. If you need to talk to me immediately, I am available on Gold days from
11:30-1:30 and on Blue days from 1:30-3:00
7th grade RISE: Students have chosen “Language Arts: Mysteries, We Write” as their next unit of study. Unit
objectives are: read classic and contemporary mysteries then compare and contrast the two; analyze
characters; collaborate with a group to compose, organize, and revise; and use effective rate, volume, pitch,
and tone for the audience and setting. Next week’s task: “Create a Crime.” Marybeth Fuller 660-5847127fullermb@huskers.k12.mo.us
7th grade Computer Literacy: Students are using the resources athttp://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2010 and their
Glencoe textbooks to learn and practice Word 2010 skills. They will work at their own pace and track their own
progress in class through a series of 6 lessons. Marybeth Fuller 660-584-7127 fullermb@huskers.k12.mo.us
Health/Physical Education: The student will be able to discuss the five components of fitness. Notebook checks are
Thursday/Friday next week. What they need in their notebooks has been discussed with them and posted in the gym on
the board. Any student who lost their notes needs to handwrite them before the end of next week. In Physical
Education class the students will continue demonstrating fitness abilities. In Coach Sears’ class the students are
discussing positions on a soccer field and goaltending. In Coach Dudley’s class the students are incorporating the rules
of football into an organized game.
searss@huskers.k12.mo.us
dudleyz@huskers.k12.mo.us
7th Grade Band: 7th Grade Band-Students will have a playing test over line 106 this week. They will be tested over
counting, correct pitches, tapping their toe, posture, and hand position. Please continue to encourage your child to
practice. Our Meyer Music Step-Up night is scheduled for October 22nd from 5:30-6:30 in the band room. Students
may upgrade their instrument if they are renting through Meyer Music at this time. Please make plans to attend!
7th/8th Choir Students are preparing music for the Fall Concert. This concert will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at
7:00 p.m. in the East Gym. Students continue to practice daily lessons on sight-reading rhythm and pitches. Please
contact me if you have any questions or concerns. cooksa@huskers.k12.mo.us