With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12-15, thousands more CPS students can now be protected from COVID-19. Vaccinations are the key to returning to normalcy, and we want to help make that process as easy as possible. Vaccination Bus at Ray for any Chicago students and parents June 12th Our first day, May 22 went great!
WEEKLY MATH UPDATES Our main focus is still connecting with students. We know there will still be challenges, glitches, and frustrations every week. That’s okay! We will be forgiving, patient, and flexible and hope you will do the same. 7th grade We will continue a unit on probability. We have been practicing with the language of probability. Probability is all about likelihood. Probability is measured between 0 and 1, or 0 and 100%. The closer the probability is to 0 the more unlikely the event will happen. The closer to 1, the more likely. Events that are 0% are impossible. Events that are 100% are certain. This week we will start assigning numerical values to describe the probability of an event occurring.
8th grade Eighth graders have been exploring the Pythagorean Theorem, including thinking about better names for it. This week we continue to build our vocabulary with words like leg and hypotenuse. Then students will learn how to use the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths of right triangles..
Math Class Information
Tuesday May 18th is tax day but it is IAR ELA final testing day!
Academically, we will be finishing Night, writing transitions in our paragraphs, and will be exploring one and two step equations or the Exponential Laws in Mathantics. *Mandatory Staff and ELL meetings will be held Remote Wednesday, 5/26/21. Both meetings will take the place of grade level/department meetings for SY21 Q4 Wks 5 & 6. Monday, 5/17"A" Animal or Amie Day 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Voluntary COVID Testing 1st Floor, Room 111 Tuesday, 5/18 "B" Baseball Hat Day Ray Warrior Wednesday, 5/19 "C" Cook with your class day Mandatory Meetings
Thursday, 5/20 "D" Drawing & Celebrate our Deaf Culture Day Friday, 5/21 "E" Exercise Day 8:45 a.m. and 3:45 PM Saturday, 5/22 Vaccination Bus at Ray Looking Ahead Tentative Assignment Meetings Ray's ABC Countdown to Summer and Annual Walk-A-Thon - Action Required for Classroom Teachers*Classroom Teachers - Please post this information on your websites. 1. ABC Countdown - Ray Family, let's make it a fun learning experience for our last 26 days of the school year! https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uwuoCpYlvOQJ9PduVAhaXacNJHddt4hoFXpC6Sipsg/edit?usp=sharing 2. https://rayschool.dojiggy.io/rayschoolSchool-wide Total as of 5/9/21, $4,730 Goal: $15,000 Information for our Staff - Friendly Competition 1st Place: 3rd - $940 2nd Place: 2nd - $565 3rd Place: 4th - $490 4th Place: 7th - $320 5th Place: 5th - $315 Prek: $0 1st -$175. 6th - $255. 8th $215. KDG - $75. 8th Grade HappeningsPlease email me if you have taught or worked with Madison O'Shields before noon 5/17/21. I would like to invite you to a special virtual event Monday night (15 minutes or announcement). From our 8th Grade Graduation Coordinators Do you have any pictures of our current 8th graders through their time here at Ray? Also, we are seeking congratulation messages from staff members? The goal is to create a video for the 8th graders including baby pictures, pictures over the years, superlatives, and notes from them and from parents. The team plans to showcase their high school choices and all. Please contact Ms. Havnoonian for additional details. Way to Go Ms. H💚! Ray KudosCongratulations to our Remote Raffle Winner Ms. Gabe Sheridan won a Document Camera to use with her 1st and 2nd grader Remote Ray Warriors! Her name was randomly selected by a colleague. Special Shout out to Ms. Catherine Cooper from a Colleague Ms. Cooper is so extremely helpful during class. She not only checks in on her assigned students, but is ready to respond to and help any student who may need it. She even helps check individual assignments for multiple students each class session to make sure they are on task during asynchronous time! The class I have with her is very challenging, and I am so grateful to have her on my team each day! Way to go Ms. Cooper💚! Thank you to everyone for assisting with Q4 Subbing and Lunch/Recess Support! It has been a challenge. Thank you to Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Francek, Mrs. Valencia-Kelley, and Ray Warriors for your ABC Countdown to summer suggestions. Mandatory ELL PDFrom the Desk of Mrs. McGehee Similar to years prior, I am required to give EL PD to all teachers. This year, it is a continuation of previous PD given in 2-45 minute presentations (Session 1 AND Session 2). I will provide anticipatory guides again. CPDU are available for this workshop. Here are the options for Session 1. Please choose one of the following: Wednesday, May 19 1:45 to 2:30 (Session 1A) http://meet.google.com/mgk-tvsi-xzv OR 2:45 to 3:30 (Session 1B). http://meet.google.com/fii-hgzx-ham Here are the options for Session 2. Please also choose one of the following: Wednesday, May 26 1:45 to 2:30 (Session 2A) OR 2:45 to 3:30 (Session 2B) One Dream, One Ray Team! May Birthdays🎂 5/1 - Victoria Dent 5/7 - Jesson Lannon 5/11 - Kristy Collins 5/15 - Rokeya Begum 5/30 - Nicole Havnoonian Progress (Due this week) & Grades RemindersASPEN: Progress report posting is now open until May 19 (next Wednesday). Admin reviews May 20 and distribution is May 21. *Reminder: We have a zero policy with no assignments lower than 50%. Thank you, Classroom Teachers! Looking Ahead Q4 report cards: 3rd, 6th, 8th grade
Q4 report cards: All grade LEVELS
FINAL GRADES: ALL GRADE LEVEL
Posting final grades ES Posting final grades Kindergarten ATTENDANCE: Looking ahead to quarter 4-grade reporting: Attendance reporting continues through June 22, even for 8th grade. Professional Development - Adults fostering the love of LearningRequired Upcoming Health and Safety Trainings for Staff I am writing to announce that the required Q4 COVID Health Protocol Training is now available on SafeSchools. This training is mandatory for all staff, will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, and must be completed by May 24. Vaccination Bus at Ray for any Chicago students and parents on May 22 & June 12thThe vaccination event is open to all Chicagoans 12 and older! There is no cost, and no identification is needed. · Students who are under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian present with them on-site to provide consent for the vaccination - the vaccinators will confirm this before administering the vaccine, but it will be important to ensure that information is clear to students and their families as we advertise the event · The vaccination bus will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a one-dose vaccine for individuals 18 and older, and the Pfizer vaccine, a two-dose vaccine for individuals 12 and older. If you would like to volunteer for this event or work in the building on one of these Saturdays, please let me know. Special Delivery from your Principal - Staff Appreciation Gifts ArrivedHybrid Staff - I was laser-focused on our SY22 budget last week. I did not have the pleasure of walking around the building as much so I will hand-deliver gifts this week.Remote Staff - Please email Ms. Jennie for a pickup date. *The box isn't that big😄. SY22 - Job OpeningOST Afterschool CoordinatorHours: Afterschool hours TBD Stipend: Yes Interested Candidates - Please email me before 5/18/21Mandatory Staff and ELL meetings will be held Remote Wednesday, 5/26/21. Both meetings will take the place of grade level/department meetings for SY21 Q4 Wks 5 & 6. Monday, 5/17"A" Animal or Amie Day 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Voluntary COVID Testing 1st Floor, Room 111 Tuesday, 5/18 "B" Baseball Hat Day Ray Warrior Wednesday, 5/19 "C" Cook with your class day Mandatory Meetings
Thursday, 5/20 "D" Drawing & Celebrate our Deaf Culture Day Friday, 5/21 "E" Exercise Day 8:45 a.m. and 3:45 PM Saturday, 5/22 Vaccination Bus at Ray Looking Ahead Tentative Assignment Meetings Ray's ABC Countdown to Summer and Annual Walk-A-Thon - Action Required for Classroom Teachers*Classroom Teachers - Please post this information on your websites. 1. ABC Countdown - Ray Family, let's make it a fun learning experience for our last 26 days of the school year! https://docs.google.com/document/d/19uwuoCpYlvOQJ9PduVAhaXacNJHddt4hoFXpC6Sipsg/edit?usp=sharing 2. https://rayschool.dojiggy.io/rayschoolSchool-wide Total as of 5/9/21, $4,730 Goal: $15,000 Information for our Staff - Friendly Competition 1st Place: 3rd - $940 2nd Place: 2nd - $565 3rd Place: 4th - $490 4th Place: 7th - $320 5th Place: 5th - $315 Prek: $0 1st -$175. 6th - $255. 8th $215. KDG - $75. 8th Grade HappeningsPlease email me if you have taught or worked with Madison O'Shields before noon 5/17/21. I would like to invite you to a special virtual event Monday night (15 minutes or announcement). From our 8th Grade Graduation Coordinators Do you have any pictures of our current 8th graders through their time here at Ray? Also, we are seeking congratulation messages from staff members? The goal is to create a video for the 8th graders including baby pictures, pictures over the years, superlatives, and notes from them and from parents. The team plans to showcase their high school choices and all. Please contact Ms. Havnoonian for additional details. Way to Go Ms. H💚! Ray KudosCongratulations to our Remote Raffle Winner Ms. Gabe Sheridan won a Document Camera to use with her 1st and 2nd grader Remote Ray Warriors! Her name was randomly selected by a colleague. Special Shout out to Ms. Catherine Cooper from a Colleague Ms. Cooper is so extremely helpful during class. She not only checks in on her assigned students, but is ready to respond to and help any student who may need it. She even helps check individual assignments for multiple students each class session to make sure they are on task during asynchronous time! The class I have with her is very challenging, and I am so grateful to have her on my team each day! Way to go Ms. Cooper💚! Thank you to everyone for assisting with Q4 Subbing and Lunch/Recess Support! It has been a challenge. Thank you to Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Francek, Mrs. Valencia-Kelley, and Ray Warriors for your ABC Countdown to summer suggestions. Mandatory ELL PDFrom the Desk of Mrs. McGehee Similar to years prior, I am required to give EL PD to all teachers. This year, it is a continuation of previous PD given in 2-45 minute presentations (Session 1 AND Session 2). I will provide anticipatory guides again. CPDU are available for this workshop. Here are the options for Session 1. Please choose one of the following: Wednesday, May 19 1:45 to 2:30 (Session 1A) http://meet.google.com/mgk-tvsi-xzv OR 2:45 to 3:30 (Session 1B). http://meet.google.com/fii-hgzx-ham Here are the options for Session 2. Please also choose one of the following: Wednesday, May 26 1:45 to 2:30 (Session 2A) OR 2:45 to 3:30 (Session 2B) One Dream, One Ray Team! May Birthdays🎂 5/1 - Victoria Dent 5/7 - Jesson Lannon 5/11 - Kristy Collins 5/15 - Rokeya Begum 5/30 - Nicole Havnoonian Progress (Due this week) & Grades RemindersASPEN: Progress report posting is now open until May 19 (next Wednesday). Admin reviews May 20 and distribution is May 21. *Reminder: We have a zero policy with no assignments lower than 50%. Thank you, Classroom Teachers! Looking Ahead Q4 report cards: 3rd, 6th, 8th grade
Q4 report cards: All grade LEVELS
FINAL GRADES: ALL GRADE LEVEL
Posting final grades ES Posting final grades Kindergarten ATTENDANCE: Looking ahead to quarter 4-grade reporting: Attendance reporting continues through June 22, even for 8th grade. Professional Development - Adults fostering the love of LearningRequired Upcoming Health and Safety Trainings for Staff I am writing to announce that the required Q4 COVID Health Protocol Training is now available on SafeSchools. This training is mandatory for all staff, will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, and must be completed by May 24. Vaccination Bus at Ray for any Chicago students and parents on May 22 & June 12thThe vaccination event is open to all Chicagoans 12 and older! There is no cost, and no identification is needed. · Students who are under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian present with them on-site to provide consent for the vaccination - the vaccinators will confirm this before administering the vaccine, but it will be important to ensure that information is clear to students and their families as we advertise the event · The vaccination bus will offer both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a one-dose vaccine for individuals 18 and older, and the Pfizer vaccine, a two-dose vaccine for individuals 12 and older. If you would like to volunteer for this event or work in the building on one of these Saturdays, please let me know. Special Delivery from your Principal - Staff Appreciation Gifts ArrivedHybrid Staff - I was laser-focused on our SY22 budget last week. I did not have the pleasure of walking around the building as much so I will hand-deliver gifts this week.Remote Staff - Please email Ms. Jennie for a pickup date. *The box isn't that big😄. SY22 - Job OpeningOST Afterschool CoordinatorHours: Afterschool hours TBD Stipend: Yes Interested Candidates - Please email me before 5/18/21
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7th & 8th grade We continue to study area and surface area. All students: Students will continue to use Mathantics.com for individual/asynchronous learning. ELA/Writing/Math Class Information
"FOSTERING THE LOVE OF LEARNING" RAY VISION Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. RAY MISSION The mission of Ray School is to provide a rich academic experience for our culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life- long love of learning. Hello all,
For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccine availability at certain providers and pharmacies, go to VaccineFinder. VaccineFinder displays instructions on how to take the next step to get vaccinated.
7th & 8th grade We continue to study area and surface area. All students: Students will continue to use Mathantics.com for individual/asynchronous learning. ELA/Writing/Math Class Information
"FOSTERING THE LOVE OF LEARNING" RAY VISION Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. RAY MISSION The mission of Ray School is to provide a rich academic experience for our culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life- long love of learning. Hello all,
7th and 8th grade Math: we focus on area and surface area.
ELA and Writing CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1.A Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.All students: Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning. Math, ELA, and Writing Class Information
"FOSTERING THE LOVE OF LEARNING" RAY VISION Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. RAY MISSION The mission of Ray School is to provide a rich academic experience for our culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life- long love of learning. Hello all,
WEEKLY MATH UPDATES Our main focus is still connecting with students. We know there will still be challenges, glitches, and frustrations every week. That’s okay! We will be forgiving, patient, and flexible and hope you will do the same. 7th grade Students continue week 4 of a new model for math learning this week. I am still writing the lesson plan and grading student work for all students for math. Students can find access to assignments in the same Google Classroom they have been using all year. The person who will be directly helping students on M,TU,TH,F will be their new homeroom teacher (which is me for the 7th grade Hybrid Homeroom 304!). I will still see students remotely on Wednesdays. We finish our unit on percentages with a performance task assessment on Monday. Seventh grade will then start a unit on angles and angle measures. We will also celebrate National Poetry Month with “poem equations” on Thursday.
8th grade Students continue week 4 of a new model for math learning this week. I am still writing the lesson plan and grading student work for all students for math. Students can find access to assignments in the same Google Classroom they have been using all year. The person who will be directly helping students on M,TU,TH,F will be their new homeroom teacher. I will still see students remotely on Wednesdays. We finish our unit on percentages with a performance task assessment on Monday. Eighth grade will then start a unit on solving equations. We will also celebrate National Poetry Month with “poem equations” on Thursday.
Furthermore, students will have an optional assignment with High School readiness in mind on graphing and equations of horizontal and vertical lines. I will hold a special office hours session to go over this material on Wednesday, 4-14-21 at 2:30 p.m. This will count toward extra credit points. meet.google.com/pzh-ykqx-koc
Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning. ALGEBRA We spent time last week distinguishing between exponential and quadratic functions. We also started multiplying polynomials. This week we will look at how we can model real world scenarios using quadratic functions. Reminder--with the return to in-person learning for some Ray students, the daily schedule for Ray middle school students is shifting. Due to in-person school going to 3:45 p.m., algebra class will be shifted to now be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday, starting on Monday, March 8, 2021. We will still meet remotely using the same Google Classroom and Google Meet. I will update you if there are any other changes. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Math Class Information
Week 28 (4-5-21) Ray 7/8th remote ELA/Writing/Math and 8th grade HYBRID HOMEROOM 306
Week 28 (4-5-21) Ray 7/8th ELA/Writing/Mathematics Hello all,
WEEKLY MATH UPDATES 7th and 8th grade students continue week 4 of a new model for math learning this week. Students can find access to assignments in the same Google Classroom they have been using all year. The person who will be directly helping students on M,TU,TH,F will be their new homeroom teacher (which is me for the 7th grade Hybrid Homeroom 304!). I will still see students remotely on Wednesdays. We continue to study functions, data tables, and individual education plans. Our focus this week is figuring markups, markdowns, commissions, and tax. Students will also complete a performance task modeling gift shopping with discounts for friends or family members. Performance Task next week on Monday, 4-12-21.
ALGEBRA We will start looking at functions and linear equations. Furthermore, students will have an optional assignment with High School readiness in mind on graphing and equations of horizontal and vertical lines. I will hold a special office hours session to go over this material on Wednesday, 4-7-21 at 2:30 p.m. https://meet.google.com/cmr-mgrz-bby This will count toward extra credit points. Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning. Edgar Alan Poe for figurative language and the application of plot elements and vocabulary. Weekly ELA/Reading Updates We will continue to work individually on Independent education plans, and also as a whole group will study out the poem Anabel Lee for elements of plot and figurative language. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.4
Reminder--with the return to in-person learning for some Ray students, the daily schedule for Ray middle school students is shifting. Due to in-person school going to 3:45 p.m., algebra class will be shifted to now be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday, starting on Monday, March 8, 2021. We will still meet remotely using the same Google Classroom and Google Meet. I will update you if there are any other changes. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Math Class Information
RAY VISION Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. RAY MISSION The mission of Ray School is to provide a rich academic experience for our culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life- long love of learning. Week 27 (3-22-21) Ray 7/8th Mathematics and 7th grade HYBRID HOMEROOM 306 Week 27 (3-22-21)
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WEEKLY UPDATES Our main focus is working with figurative language such as refrain, tone, mood, shift, diction, personification, and theme. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. In Writing, we will be reading an excerpt about the struggle of being mis-representation in education to celebrate Deaf Awareness month. The writing piece is a focus on writing a summary. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. 7th and 8th grade Students continue week 3 of a new model for math learning this week. I am still writing the lesson plan and grading student work for all students for math. Students can find access to assignments in the same Google Classroom they have been using all year. The person who will be directly helping students on M,TU,TH,F will be their new homeroom teacher. I will still see students remotely on Wednesdays. Expressions and Equations Work with radicals and integer exponents.
Students will continue to use Khan Academy for individual/asynchronous learning. Reminder--with the return to in-person learning for some Ray students, the daily schedule for Ray middle school students is shifting. Due to in-person school going to 3:45 p.m., algebra class will be shifted to now be from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday, starting on Monday, March 8, 2021. We will still meet remotely using the same Google Classroom and Google Meet. I will update you if there are any other changes. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Math Class Information
"FOSTERING THE LOVE OF LEARNING" RAY VISION Every Chicago Public Schools student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. RAY MISSION The mission of Ray School is to provide a rich academic experience for our culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse student body. Teachers and staff work collaboratively with parents to instill in our students a life- long love of learning. |
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