Welcome 7th and 8th Grade Parents!
 Kimberly Brown – Science/Science Lab
 Bethany Moore – English/Spanish
 Kevin Prendergast – Math/Life Skills
 Camille Kavon – History/Humanities
 Elizabeth Greminger – 7th Grade PE
 Michelle Hellenbrand – 8th Grade PE
Times
Homeroom Teacher
6A
6B
7A
7B
8A
8B
Keefer
Schlemmer
Brown
Moore
Prendergast
Kavon
8:10-8:15
5
HR/Passing
HR/Passing
HR/Passing
HR/Passing
HR/Passing
HR/Passing
8:15-9:05
50
Math Adv 1
Lang Arts
PE
Lang Arts
Inter Math 1
PE
9:05-9:08
3
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
9:08-9:58
50
Science
Social Studies
Science
PE
PE
Social Studies
9:58-10:01
3
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
10:01-10:51
50
PE
PE
Math Adv 2
Social Studies
Science
Lang Arts
10:51-10:57
6
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
10:57-11:47
50
Lang Arts
Math Adv 1
Social Studies
Math Adv 2
Lang Arts
Science
11:47-11:50
3
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
11:50-12:40
50
Social Studies
Science
Lang Arts
Science
Social Studies
Inter Math 1
12:40-1:20
40
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
1:20-1:23
3
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
PASSING
1:23-2:30
67
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe
around him and calls the adventure Science.“-Edwin Hubble
 The world has changed dramatically since I started
teaching in 1994…We are now an information society in
exponential times!
 Goal is to foster critical THINKERS
 Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend
 Emphasis on the Scientific Method
 Ignite inquiry, Encourage questions, Emphasis on
interdependence locally and globally
 Hands-on, Minds-on!
7th Grade – Life Science
8th Grade –Physical Science
 Cell Structure and
 Properties / States of Matter
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Function
Heredity / DNA
Theory of Evolution
Taxonomy / Classification
Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi
Plant Processes
Invertebrates / Vertebrates
Ecosystems / Environment
Human Body Systems
 Force and Motion
 Energy / Work / Machines
 Atomic Theory
 The Periodic Table
 Chemistry: Bonds, Reactions
 Electricity and Magnetism
 Electronic Technology
 Waves, Sound, Light
Projects
Field Trips
 3D Cell Models
 CA Science Center
 Plant/Animal Dissections
 Museum of Tolerance
 Human Anatomy Research
 Medieval Times
 Atomic/Molecular Models
 Knott’s Berry Farm
 Rube-Goldberg Machines
 Roller Coaster Physics
 Electrical Circuits
 Spring Science Fair
 How to stay informed…
 Check class website every weekend for announcements
and upcoming assignments
 Check online for grades and missing work
 Check out The Brown Bulletin in the Wednesday folder
monthly
 Email Mrs. Brown- kim.brown@cape.k12.ca.us
 Fifth year teaching at CAPE
 Earned M.A. in
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Educational Leadership,
May 2013
Loves reading YA books
Avid learner
Enjoys spending time with
family and friends
Getting married to Coach
Connick in June 2015
 1:1 iPads
 1:1 wireless keyboards
 Plagiarism Awareness
 Jupiter – type and submit
writing assignments
online
 Newsela – online reading
comprehension of
nonfiction text
 IXL – online grammar
practice
7th Grade
8th Grade
 Reading Record
 Literature Circles
 Dialectical Journals
 Small group discussions
 400 pages monthly
 Book Reports/Projects
 Develop writing and
 Classroom discussions
 Writing Genres
 Fictional/Autobiographic
al Narrative
 Argumentative
 Informational/Explanatory
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critical analysis skills
Write responses and
reflections
Develop vocabulary
Review writing
conventions
Writing Portfolio
8th Grade Only
Miscellaneous
 Summer assignment due
 Donations
Tuesday, August 26th
 Assignment was sent
home with final report
card at the end of last
year with students
 Questions/Concerns?
Students should contact
me by email.
 Used young adult novels
 Jr. Optimist Club
 Thursdays 2:30-3:15
 Applications available
next week
 Year-long commitment
 Email
 bethany.moore@cape.k12.ca.us
 Phone
 805-384-1415
 New Blog!!!
 http://cape7thgrade.wordpress.com
 http://cape8thgrade.wordpress.com
• This will be my second year at CAPE.
• Worked in software development for 10 years+.
• Lives in Camarillo and enjoy many different outdoor
activities including soccer, hockey, gardening, and hiking.
• Have two daughters enrolled in CAPE and a son who
graduated ACHS.
• I have taught junior high and high school PreAlgebra,
Algebra 1, and Geometry.
• Multiple Subject, and Single Subject Teaching Credentials
in Mathematics and finished my Master’s degree in
Education this past year.
• Topics being covered include:
– Equations
– Geometry
– Linear Equations
– Functions
– Pythagorean Theorem
– Data Analysis
– and more
 Topics being covered include:
 Relationships Between Quantities
 Expressions
 Equations and Inequalities
 Linear Functions
 Systems of Equations
 Exponential Functions
 and more
 Agenda – Daily homework will be assigned
 200 page composition book – for daily notes
 Pencil (mechanical suggested, with lead refill)
 Paper (lined and graph)
 Calculator
 Protractor and Compass
 Email
 kevin.prendergast@cape.k12.ca.us
 Phone
 805-384-1415 x215
 Website
 http://teacherweb.com/CA/CAPE/Prendergast/apt1.asp
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 Linked directly from the CAPE faculty site
Mrs. Kavon
8th Grade Homeroom Advisory
8th Grade American History
7th Grade World History
6-8 Humanities Elective
7th Grade World History
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The history and geography of civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the
world during medieval and early modern times. (A.D./C.E. 500-1700s)
8th Grade American History
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Survey the ideas, issues, and events that occurred in America from 1754 – 1900.
Study the geographic, political and economic developments that affect current events.
Develop writing and historical analysis skills critical to understanding and interpreting the
past.
Online resource
Documents, maps,
interactive
assignments,
discussions
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Field
Trips
Special Opportunities
All students will need the following:
 Three ring binder with dividers
 Loose-leaf notebook paper, college ruled
 Pens, pencils, erasers
 USB Flash Drive
 An email address and home access to a computer, tablet or “smart”
device.
Please consider donating to our classroom: tissues, sanitizing wipes and
markers. Thanks!
 Email: camille.kavon@cape.k12.ca.us
 Teacher Web:
http://teacherweb.com/CA/CAPE/Kavon/
 Online Grade book: Jupiter
 Flag Football (co-ed)
 Wednesday, August 27th 2:30-4:00
 Thursday, August 28th 2:30-4:00
 Girls’ Volleyball
 Thursday, August 28th 2:30-4:00
 Friday, August 29th 2:30-4:00
 Please proceed to your child’s homeroom to pick up
the following:
 First Day Packets
 Locker Agreement
 Technology Use Agreement
 Pre-order school agenda for $5 (checks only please)
 Volunteer sign-ups
7th Grade - Miss Moore: A1
8th Grade – Mr. Prendergast: A5
Mrs. Brown: A4
Mrs. Kavon: A6