Welcome to Class! Mrs. Minerva Room 658 "Students are at the heart of Oak Valley and meeting their needs is our first priority." Mrs. Minerva’s Classes • • • • 7th Grade Pre-Algebra (Period 1) 7th Grade Algebra 1-2 (Period 3) 7th Grade Life Science (Periods 2 ,7, 8) 7th Grade Encore /Workshop (Periods 5 & 6) th 5 / th 6 Encore / Workshop • Minerva / Doyle • All Mondays – Monday Lessons • Tue–Fri Odd Days- Encore Even Days- Workshop (L/A, Math) • Volunteers needed Doyle / Minerva • Volunteers: If interested, sign up / email Parent Partner to help coordinate • Art Corp: If interested, sign up / email / Sept 23rd • Field Trips • Donations: Thank you for all you do! Materials Monetary: Checks to OVMS with Doyle/Minerva on subject line Pre-Algebra – What’s That? Pre-Algebra is the fundamental link between mathematics and algebra. It is the link between the concrete and the abstract. Learn to use the “language” of algebra. We begin with easier concepts (2x + 5 = 9) just like you would learn Spanish talking first about things we know – not nuclear physics – then about more complex. Pre-Algebra – Key Info Grading: Academic = quizzes, tests, projects Error Analysis to 85% max (70% if late / incorrect) Work Habits = Homework + Participation Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules Homework: Daily =Assigned + Review Notes: Daily / PowerPoints posted online 37 Students currently in class (to Student & Parent Resources) Algebra 1-2 – What’s That? One way to think of Algebra is using equations, with symbols, to solve real-world problems. Algebra 1-2 is a high school level course. Algebra 1-2 –Key Info • Grading: Academic = quizzes, tests, projects Error Analysis to 85% max (70% if late / incorrect) Work Habits = Homework + Participation Citizenship = Following Class/OVMS rules • • • • Homework: Daily =Assigned + Review Notes: Daily / PowerPoints posted online Pace: Fast 37 Students in class (to Student & Parent Resources) Life Science – What’s That? • Investigation and Experimentation • Cell Biology • Plant and Animal Structures • Earth History and Geologic Time • • • • • Evolution Human Anatomy Light and Eyes Genetics Human Reproduction Student & Parent Resources • Class Website (http://www.powayusd.com/teachers/nminerva) • (Math/Science) Holt Website from class site or (http://my.hrw.com/) Login info on Minerva website • Email (nminerva@powayusd.com) • OVMS Website (http://www.powayusd.com/pusdovms) Go to Math Voluntary Donations Go to Science Voluntary Donations Math Voluntary Donations We appreciate all you do! Below are “wish lists” list items. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Classroom Materials, incl. copies per class $ 150 Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, dry erase markers, scissors, rulers, glue sticks, tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated. Other Math Information • Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer 1st or 3rd periods and want to work with a small group. • Updates? YES! Please email me with a subject line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto distribution list. • Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for any “C” or below grade; AND we can conference if any of us feel the need. (Go to “Working Together”) Thank you! Life Science Voluntary Donations We appreciate all you do! Below are “wish lists” list items, shown by cost per class. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated! Labs: Dissections: Earth Worm, Cow Eye, Frog, Fetal Pig and related supplies $375 Other Labs: 75 Classroom Materials, incl. copies 150 Total per Class $600 Additional Voluntary Donations for Student Materials: paper, notebooks, pencils, markers, scissors, glue sticks, tape, stickies, etc. are all appreciated. Other Science Information • Volunteers? YES! Especially if you can volunteer 2nd, 7th, or 8th periods and want help during labs. • Updates? YES! Please email me with a subject line of “Period __ Student Name” to get onto distribution list. • Conferences? Maybe! I will ask for a conference for any “C” or below grade; AND we can conference if any of us feel the need. (Go to “Working Together”) Thank you! Working Together For YOUR CHILD, the Student… For ME, the Teacher… For YOU, the Parent… • Be Prepared • Be Involved • Communicate • Be Prepared • Be Involved • Communicate • Encourage • Be Involved • Communicate We are a team! Thank you for supporting your child!