Monday, May 11th, 2020 – 7th grade work

Hello 7th graders,

I hope you had a fabulous weekend full of sun, relaxation, and fun! I spent the weekend gardening, eating, lesson planning, and sleeping. For Mother’s Day, I helped my mom prepare a garden bed  for veggies and rhubarb. I moved bricks, pitchforked the earth, pulled weeds, and generally made a mess while she made big glasses of bubbly ice water with lemon and mint and cheered me on from the shade. It was hard work, but it made my mom happy and soon we’ll have fresh vegetables and, more importantly, rhubarb for all the pies and tarts I want! (What would your Monday morning be without a random story from Ms. Rzegocki?)

Today, you have four items for your Literature / LA To Do List and two big reminders/announcements:

  • Favorite Journal Entry of Week 7 (3 – 5 minutes)
  • Sunglasses materials request (0 – 5 minutes)
  • Daily Journal (5 – 15 minutes)
  • Daily Reading (20 – 35 minutes)
  • ANNOUNCEMENT/REMINDER – Materials pick up tomorrow from 1-2pm
  • ANNOUNCEMENT/REMINDER – We have online class tomorrow!

Let’s jump right in!

  1. Favorite Journal Entry of Week 7 (3 – 5 minutes)
    • Pick your favorite journal entry from last week
    • Write a short explanation of why you want to share it / it’s your favorite
    • Submit both pieces on the Teams assignment
  2. Sunglasses materials request (0 – 5 minutes)
    • If it’s after 9am, you should have received an email with the names and details of the 8th grader(s)for whom you are making sunglasses
    • If it’s before 9am, please be patient!
    • You are picking up supplies (definitely tagboard, possibly more – template, tissue or construction paper – if you request it) tomorrow, May 12th
      • Rzegocki from 1- 1:30pm
      • Tice from 1:30 – 2pm
    • You are welcome to use a template for the shape of the glasses – here are some samples you might use
    • You will personalize the glasses for your 8th grader
    • If you want a printed template or additional supplies, please email me the file/picture you want to use and/or the supplies you are hoping for by 3pm today (Monday, May 11th)  – I need time to organize everything for the pick up 😎
  3. Daily Journal (5 – 15 minutes)
    • Write on your own prompt or use the one below.
    • Prompt: In honor of Mother’s Day, write down five things you love about your mom/mother figure. Why do you love those things?
  4. Daily Reading (20 – 35 minutes)
    • Read for 15 – 30 minutes, then complete your reading log entry
    • Contact me if you need some help with the evidence section!

ANNOUNCEMENT/REMINDER

  1. Materials pick up tomorrow from 1-2pm (Rzegocki HR for the first 30 minutes and Tice HR for the last 30 minutes)
    • I will send an email to your parents with all the details and instructions
    • If you want a template for sunglasses or additional crafting materials, email me the information before 3pm today.
  2. We have online class tomorrow!
    • Rzegockis will have class starting at 10:30am
    • Tices will have class starting at 9:45am
    • See you tomorrow (online and, maybe, in person!)

That’s everything for today. Contact me with any questions, and have a great day!