South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

Superb 7th Grade Sharks

Weekly Newsletter for November 19th-21st

Math with Mr. Vantiem

This past week students have been working on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with fractions in course 2 of Holt mathematics. Students have multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers homework to do over the break. In course 3 we finished up our trig projects and had the Chapter 4 test so unless they didn't finish the review they don't have any homework. In both math classes we are working on solving more word problems.

Upcoming Events!

Mixer Time!!!
Students that are planning on attending the mixer can begin turning in their money next week. Cost is $5.00 ahead of time. This includes entrance, one slice of pizza and a pop. Should you pay the day of cost will be $7.00. We encourage students to pay as soon as they can so that we have a continuing list of those attending. There will be an opportunity for students to be a guest DJ and information will come out soon for your students! Get excited!!!

November
No School- November 22st-26th Report cards- Friday Nov. 30th Wacky Wednesday- Wed. Nov. 28th School Musical- Thurs. Nov. 29th Spirit Day- Friday Dec. 7th

Language Arts with Ms. Textor

This past week in class, students are typing up the final copy of their story. Final stories are due on the 21st ELECTRONICALLY ONLY. Each class had time in class Monday and Tuesday to type their papers. All students also needed to turn in their graphic organizers, rough drafts, peer edits and checklist. With book clubs; students had their weekly quiz on the most recent chapters read in class, five and six. When students return from break we will spend the rest of our winter time together finishing The Hunger Games. Students will be receiving a calendar that will state what they are doing every day until winter break begins. This way all students will finish the book before winter break than leaving the 2012 school year with a few chapters to go. Please be on the lookout for these calendars to come home to you next week!

Middle School Mixer- Fri. Dec. 14th

Book Sales
As we continue to encourage students to read at home we understand how finding a good book may be hard to find. The Ann Arbor Public Library hold books sales every Sunday from 1:00-4:00pm at the 5th St. Location downtown. Books range from .50 cents to $5.00. Check it out for new reads!

Students will begin the writing process of this contest soon after finishing their narrative fiction story on Wednesday. They will write a personal narrative essay that focuses on one of the many moral focus topics. This information will come home with your students over their break next week.

Report Cards
Report cards will be coming home to you on Friday November 30th. Be on the lookout

The SCS Drama Club Proudly Presents. . .

Seussical Jr.!
The show is on Thursday November 29, and the times are 5:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Kids/Students are $1.00 and adults are $2.00. Tickets can be purchased at the door or before school in Mrs. Lees classroom. Come enjoy the show!

Science/Social Studies with Ms. Walkuski

Science: This week, students have been

November: Gratitude
This month we are focusing on Gratitude for this months moral focus. We have talked to the students about things that they are grateful for and how to appreciate what we have in our lives, not to take items or people for granite. Students are making a gratitude jar over the course of the month to list things they appreciate in life and are happy for. We encourage you to talk to your student at home about their class gratitude jar.

learning about colloids, suspensions, and solutions. Students applied this knowledge to saturation, concentration and dissolving.

I can
Calculate the concentration of a solution; explain saturation; explain dissolving.

I Can
Comprise a typed final copy of my narrative fiction story with correct grammatical structure and spelling. Create grammatically correct sentences using the proper style of writing in my stories.

Social Studies: Students are currently

Wisdom Respect Gratitude Self-Control Perseverance Courage Encouragement Compassion Integrity

Moral Focus

learning the various uses for mummies! Ask them they will surprise you. The Egypt travel brochure is in the works. We are seeing great pieces of quality work coming from your children.