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BCMA Instructional AgendaImportant Dates, Notices,Reminders & InformationImportant Dates in January / FebruarySnapShot #4 WindowJanuary 18, 2016: SharePointJanuary 26, 2016 through February 2, 2016SnapShot #5 WindowFebruary 22, 2016: SharePointMarch 2, 2016 through March 9, 2016SnapShot #4 & #5 are optional, due to amount oftesting, students may take in class within window.Progress Report & Report Card DatesPlease note the following dates that your child will beissued Progress Reports and Report Cards for theremainder of the 2016-2017 Academic Year:*PR Progress Report / RC Report Card*Type of ReportPR 4Cycle 4 RCFinal Date forGrades EnteredJanuary 25thFebruary 15thDate ReportSent to ParentsJanuary 27thFebruary 17thPR 5March 8thMarch 10thCycle 5 RCPR 6Cycle 6 RCApril 5thApril 26thTBDApril 7thApril 28thLast Day ofSchool Tutorials Began Monday, September 26, 2016Mondays:English Language Arts (R&W)Tuesdays:ScienceWednesdays:Social StudiesThursdays:MathematicsSaturday TutorialsLook for the Schedule of Saturday Tutorials, which willbe sent home with BCMA students. Saturday Tutorialswill begin:Saturday from 9:00AM – 12:30PMSaturday DetentionsHeld on the same dates as Saturday Tutorials:Saturday from 9:00AM – 12:00PMImportant Notices, Reminders & InformationBCMA National Junior Honor SocietyBCMA’s National Junior Honor Society is currentlyreviewing semester averages and preparing to sendout notifications to prospective members. Eligiblestudents will be notified on Friday, January 27th.If your student has at least a 3.7 GPA, he/she iseligible. Please check in with your student on the 27thto make sure that he/she receives the invitation. Ifyou have any questions, contact Ms. Davis via emailat cdavis39@houstonisd.org.Gifted & Talented Application Process UpdateApplication Deadline: October 31, 2016All GT Testing for Window #1 has been completed,results will be shared individually once resultshave been returned.
PTO Calendar of EventsMARCH 20176 6th Grade Dance13-17 SPRING BREAK31 PTO New Families Social 6p-7:30NJHS UpdateStudents will be notified on March 10th if they are eligible for the National Junior Honor Society. If you haveany questions before then, please contact Ms. Davis at cdavis39@houstonisd.org.7th Grade Field TripInformation regarding the 7th Grade Field Trip is coming soon! Detailed information will include behaviorexpectations for those able to attend, fundraising opportunity with a chance for rewards and other pertinent dates:Monday, May 22, 2017
BCMA 2016-2017 Mock STAAR Assessment DatesSubject AreaMock STAAR Test DateSTAAR Test DateSTAAR Test Re-Take8th Grade MathematicsTuesday, February 07, 2017Tuesday, March 28, 2017Monday, May 08, 20178 Grade ELA-RWednesday, February 08, 2017Wednesday, March 29, 2017Tuesday, May 09, 20176th Grade ELA-RTuesday, February 28, 2017Tuesday, May 09, 20177th Grade ELA-RTuesday, February 28, 2017Tuesday, May 09, 20176 Grade MathematicsWednesday, March 01, 2017Monday, May 08, 20177th Grade MathematicsWednesday, March 01, 2017Monday, May 08, 20178th Grade ScienceTuesday, April 04, 2017Wednesday, May 10, 20178 Grade Social StudiesWednesday, April 05, 2017Thursday, May 11, 20177th Grade ELA-WSnapShot #4: CompleteTuesday, March 28, 2017Algebra ITBD: Alg I Teachers DecideTest Window: May 1st - 5ththththCompleted Mock STAAR Assessments: 8th Grade Mathematics & 8th Grade ELA-RInquire with Student & Teacher for Results
BCMA Instructional AgendaWeek of March 27, 2017through March 31, 2017Parent / Teacher CommunicationCommunication between Parents and Teachers is highlyencouraged at BCMA. To facilitate this process, I amproviding the e-mail address of the faculty who work withthe 7th Graders here at BCMA:ELA-R / ELA-W Department1. Ms. Daviscdavis39@houstonisd.org2. Ms. Yapmyap@houstonisd.orgMath (Alg. I) Department1. Mr. Wanjalabwanjala@houstonisd.org2. Ms. Morgansamantha.morgan@houstonisd.orgScience Department1. Ms. TysonKaaren.tysondupigny@houstonisd.org2. Ms. Holleylinda.holley@houstonisd.orgSocial Studies Department1. Mr. Conradfconradj@houstonisd.org2. Ms. Stewartlstewar5@houstonisd.orgSDM Department1. Mr. Wertzmwertz@houstonisd.org2. Mr. Rastijonathan.rasti@houstonisd.orgLatin Department1. Ms. Kirkmkirk2@houstonisd.org2. Mr. Berryjames.berryIV@houstonisd.orgTech Applications / Principles of Technology1. Ms. ChaoGreysi.Chao@houstonisd.orgGym / Physical Education1. Coach Strong kstrong@houstonisd.orgDress CodeMonday - Thursday Gray Polo Shirt w/BCMA Logo (Tucked Into) KhakiPants or Knee Length Skirt w/Belt Gray BCMA Sweater or Solid Gray Sweater BCMA I.D. Badge worn on Neck (All Times)Friday Solid Blue Jeans (No Cuts, Holes or Tears) withBCMA Spirit Shirt or College ShirtStudents who daily abuse Dress Code will have items(Jackets, Sweaters & Hats Confiscated by Dean)Parent / Teacher CommunicationMath Lab1. Ms. Kerawala skerawal@houstonisd.orgProgress Report & Report Card DatesPlease note the following dates that your child willbe issued Progress Reports and Report Cards for theremainder of the 2016-2017 Academic Year:*PR Progress Report / RC Report Card*Type of ReportPR 4Cycle 4 RCPR 5Cycle 5 RCPR 6Cycle 6 RCFinal Date forGrades EnteredJanuary 25thFebruary 15thMarch 8thApril 5thApril 26thTBDDate ReportSent to ParentsJanuary 27thFebruary 17thMarch 10thApril 7thApril 28thLast Day ofSchool
2)sThis Week in ELA-R withMs. Davis & Ms. YapThis Week in Science w/ Ms. HolleyNote to students and families:Tutorials matter! Please take advantage of theremaining tutorial days to ensure that your studentis ready for the test on March 28th.This week in Art with Ms. Price in Art 6Theme of the Week: Color Theory/Abstract ArtThis Week in Algebra Iw/Mr. Wanjala & Mr. TurloskiMonday, March 27 – Friday, March 31, 2017 B6 CLASS – Finish Color Theory Unito FINISH Project #9: Color Wheel Tree(Tuesday)o Art Critique of Project #9: Color WheelTree (Tuesday) Project #10: Picasso-Style Self-Portrait(Thursday)o Learn about Abstract ArtMarch 27th/28st Concepts: Exponential Growth andDecay &Review of the Algebra 1 MOCK STAAR Homework: Worksheet on ExponentialGrowth and Decay B8 CLASS – Continue Color Theory Unit (Tuesday &Thursday) Continue Working on Color Theory Skit basedon Eric Carle’s Hello, Red Fox --- we willneed a lot of creativity, cooperation andscientific know-how to pull this off! Parts have been assigned, students have readover script. We will start designing and creating masksusing papier mache for costuming. Ms. Price will contact individual parents ofactors to discuss costumes. Students may bring their own paintbrushes toclass for painting. Please bring a t-shirt to paintin to prevent stains on school uniforms.March 29nd/30th Concepts: Review of the Algebra 1MOCK STAAR Homework: Work from the STAARAlgebra 1 Practice Book;Pages 18, 21, 24, 27 & 30March 31st Concepts: Reteach & Review ofImportant Topics Homework: Countdown to the EOCAlgebra 1 STAAR Series 6 & 7
BCMA Instructional AgendaThis Week in 7th Grade Mathw/Ms. Morgan & Mr. WanjalaThis Week in the Math Lab w/Ms. KerawalaClasswork this Week: TSW complete individualized topics,assignments, earn their piece of the pie, and take quizzesin www.Aleks.com program. Students have approximatelyan hour in class daily to work on weekly topic and timeassignments. Anything not completed in class will beexpected to be completed at home. ALEKS Assignments Posted: Cycle 5 Week 6(www.ALEKS.com)Topic of the Week: Due to the nature of the program andbuilt in extended deadline with multiple attempts, theprogram will not allow extension for assignments pastthe due dates. These assignments must be done in atimely manner. Student are expected to 1) work at leasttwo hours and 2) complete at least 8 topics for this week.Due Date Sunday, midnight 4/2/17 for5.6 Time and 5.6 Topic Sunday, midnight 5/21/17 forPie Progress Cycle 6 GoalUpcoming Topic: The program is self-pacing, andtherefore some students may need to work over twohours to master 8 topics. The assignments are as follows: Topic: Time:MANY STUDENTS ARE COMING TO CLASSWITHOUT SUPPLIESPLEASE BRING THE REQUIRED SUPPLIES EVERY DAYPencil with eraser & Math Notebook or a tabbed3-ring binder with loose leaf paperPlease Note:Instructional agendas are subject to changedue to unforeseen schedule conflicts5.6—8 Topics5.6 –2 HourAll quiz and tests are done on the ALEKS program inclass. Every student is given the opportunity to look atworked examples during a quiz/test and a chance to makecorrections at least once on ALL quizzes and tests duringthe allotted class time.Weekly Focus: Daily, students will continue to review skillsneeded for success in 7th grade math. We will continue towork on STAAR math Test. Weekly Focus: STAAR TESTProject Due: Pie Progress Cycle 6 Goal:100% of PIE completed, due May 21Work must be shown clearly to receive credit onhomework and classwork. Students must use compositionbook to show their work they do on Aleks. Student mustshow work on at least 20 problems for each class period.No Work No CreditSupplies Needed Daily:Composition Book (Notebook), 1 Pocket Folderw/Brackets, Paper and Glue Stick.Math Lab Tutorial HoursComputers and tutoring will be available onTuesdays / Thursdays from 7:30-8:00 A.M. inRoom 129.No Late Arrivals PermittedStudents will be picked up from front door at7:30 and escorted to lab. Two other labs availableThursday after school from 4:15-5:15.
This week in Magister Berry’s 7th Grade LatinWeek of March 27 - March 31, 2017Grades & Assignments Sid Space Brainstorming Homeworko Due Monday, March 27 for A Dayo Due Tuesday, March 28 for B Day Illustrate Prepositions (Participation andClasswork Grades)o In-class on Monday, March 27 for ADayo In-class on Tuesday, March 28 for BDay Capi Patsi Brainstorming (Participation)o In-class Wednesday, March 29 for ADayo In-class Thursday, March 30 for B Day Chariot Racing Derivatives Game(Participation)oIn-class on Wednesday, March 29 for ADayoIn-class on Thursday, March 30 for BDay Finish illustrations of Capi Patsi (Homework)o Due Friday, March 31 for A Dayo Due Monday, April 3 for B Day Review translation for Stage 10 (Groups; DailyGrade)oIn-class on Friday, March 31 for A Dayo In-class on Monday, April 3 for B Day NLE Warm-up - Questions and Translationportion Divide and Conquer and Latin TAGS Famous Roman WomenThis Week in Social Studies withMrs. Stewart & Mr. ConradMonday & Wednesday YOU DO:Finish Bill of Rights Mosaics and Levelof Government MemesTuesday STAAR Writing Test Thursday & Friday I DO:New Learning: Responsibilities Reading WE DO:Guided Practice: Rights andResponsibilities Scenarios YOU DO:Check for Understanding: CivilResponsibility Comic Strip
BCMA Instructional AgendaThis Week in Scientific Decision Making w/ Mr. Rasti & Mr. WertzWeek of March 27th – March 31stMonday, March 27thT.S.W. prepare for the writing portion of the STAAR test by reading and answering writing prompts from articlesin the latest Science World magazine. Do Now: STAAR practice questions. Students will read the Science World articles and complete the writing prompts. Students will work on Rare Disease P.S.A project.o Homework: Continue working on Rare Disease P.S.A. project due 3/30/17.Tuesday, March 28thT.S.W complete the Writing portion of the STAAR Test. Students will complete the Writing portion of the STAAR Test. Students will work on their Rare Disease P.S.A. projects.o Homework: Continue working on Rare Disease P.S.A. project due 3/30/17.Wednesday, March 29th & Thursday, March 30thT.S.W turn in Rare Disease P.S.A. projects, and assess their knowledge of Rare Disease by way of importantterms associated with Genetics and Heredity. Do Now: STAAR practice questions Students will complete a Quiz over genetics & heredity vocabulary terms. Students will read and analyze the article Health Experts Release Official List of Water Bottle Brands toAvoid at all Costs Students will look in ideas for their upcoming Water Projecto Homework: Define greywater, and give 3 ways it can be reincorporated into our environment in apositive manner.Friday, March 31stT.S.W. learn the benefits and uses of greywater and how to incorporate this knowledge into their own lives. Do Now: STAAR practice questions. Students will read Greywater Basics article. Students will summarize how they could use grey water in their own lives. Literacy in the Middle .o Homework: Choose topic for Water project .
This week in Ms. Tyson’s 7th Grade Pre-AP Science Class we will .Monday, March 27, 2017Topic: Learning About Food Chains Define food chain Identify the roles of different organisms in a food chain Explain how and in what sequence energy is transferred through different communities of organisms Activity #1: Food Chains Activity #2: Bill Nye—Food Chains Activity #3: Virtual Lab---How Is Energy Transferred Through A Community of Organisms?Homework: Energy and Food Chains Worksheet (Due March 27-28, 2017)*7th Grade Testing STAAR- Reading on Tuesday, March 28, 2017Tuesday-Wednesday, March 28-29, 2017Topic: The Difference Between Food Chains and Webs Define food chain and food web Classify organisms per its place in the Food Webs Activity #1: Video-The Difference Between Food Chains and Food Webs Activity #2: Creating a Food Chain/Food Web Activity #3: Pond EcosystemHomework: Complete and submit all incomplete assignments for the week*Cycle 5 ends on Friday, March 31, 2017Thursday-Friday, March 30-31Topic: Learning About Energy Pyramids Identify various organisms and the role of each in the Food Web Analyze and calculate the flow of energy in five simplified model ecosystems Activity #1: Calculating the Flow of Energy in a Food Pyramid Activity #2: Creating an Energy Pyramid Activity #3: Virtual Lab—How Does Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem?Homework: Texas Ecosystem Poster (Due Thurs.-Fri., April 6-7. 2017)Review for Quiz (4/3-4/2017)
BCMA Instructional AgendaInstructional AgendaMonday, March 27th – Friday, March 31stComputer Science 7th GradeLearning Objective: Students will review concepts learnedplaying MakeQuest. Students will manipulate existingJavaScript code.Students will learn to change game art.Vocabulary: Comment: a special line of code that startwith two forward slashes (ie: //This is acomment); Coders use comments toremind themselves and others what asection or line of code means. When thecomputer runs code it will ignore allcomments. Variable: a special container that holds avalue to reuse in JavaScript; Variables havea name and a value (i.e. myVariable 10). Function: acts as a verb in JavaScript; It isused to perform an action or set of actionswith a single line of code. If Statement: conditional expressions andconditional constructs are features of aprogramming language, which performdifferent computations or actionsdepending on whether a programmerspecified boolean condition evaluates totrue or false.Monday, Wednesday and Friday (A Days) Take Exam 2. Start Code Game in Globaloria Presentation of the game on FridayTuesday and Thursday (B Days) Finish Code Game in Globaloria. Presentation of the game on Thursday.*Instructional agenda is subject to chargedepending on the circumstances.Instructional AgendaMr. EligioMath Lab (7th Grade)STAAR REVIEW (Practice coach plus) Ratios and Rates (Lesson Practice I and II onpages 106-109) Proportions (Lesson Practice I and II on pages118-121) Proportional Relationships (Lesson Practice Iand II on pages 130-133) Minimum of 5 topics learned every classmeeting in Aleks program Quiz on Ratio and ProportionHomework: Online homework in aleks program (Parents, Iam letting you know that I assign homeworkregularly and they are due the followingmeeting. Please follow-up with your student.Thank you!)Note: You need to learned 5 topics masteredduring this class period Make-up work on Aleks will have a highest of70% and should be done by Saturday at 6:00pm You need to show your work in yourComposition Notebook to get a% onParticipation GradeWebsite: www.aleks.com
This Week in Latin I with Ms. KirkCambridge websitecambridgescp.com, currently free, open access to all 4th edition materials grammar practice, vocabulary practice, translation aidsTechnology is a daily part of our class, please allow your students to bring their cell phones, tablets, laptops, and anyinternet-ready technological device with them on the day they have Latin. A day that says Kahoot! is definitely a cellphone or tablet day.Ongoing Extra-Credit: Students who volunteer to turn packet activities into Kahoot! quizzes and storyboards willreceive a 100 for a project grade if done to satisfactory!Latin I Assessment Schedule- 2/27Declension Test (B8, B10)- 2/283rd Declension Quiz 1 (A5)- 4/23rd Declension Quiz 2 (A5)- 4/6Declension Test (A5)Please note that all retakes must be done within two calendar days of receiving the grade, regardless of its beingposted on GradeSpeed. If a student is absent for any quiz or test, they must make up the assessment by the nextclass period in order to receive a grade for it.
January 18, 2016: SharePoint January 26, 2016 through February 2, 2016 SnapShot #5 Window February 22, 2016: SharePoint . PTO Calendar of Events MARCH 2017 6 6th Grade Dance 13 -17 SPRING BREAK . Color Theory/Abstract Art Monday, March 27 Friday, March 31, 2017
