- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS: Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Report Card Conferences.
- Report Card Conferences: Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Please visit this site to schedule a conference time with Mr. Florell. There are over 100 7th and 8th graders so time slots will fill up fast. Please email [email protected] if you would like to set up a time for a phone conference after April 21.
- 4th Quarter class and schedule changes Homeroom 304:
- In-person students will be attending 4-days a week M/Tu/Th/F
- In-person and Remote students will follow the schedules shared in the letter to students and families sent out Friday April 16, 2021 and shared in student Google Classrooms.
- 306 Remote Students M/Tu/Th/F 306 SCHEDULE: remote
- 306 IN-Person Students M/Tu/Th/F 306 SCHEDULE: in-person
- 306 ALL Students Learning In-Person and Remotely 4th Quarter schedule-WEDNESDAYS ONLY
- Google MEET links for all teachers.
- In-person students will be attending 4-days a week M/Tu/Th/F
- IN-PERSON STUDENT ATTENDANCE--anyone attending in-person must complete the DAILY HEALTH SCREENER before entering Ray school. Please complete the screener before coming to school to make entry go as smooth as possible.
- In-person reminders--
- School will start at 8:30 a.m. and we will start dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
- Bring a water bottle (and maybe an extra water or beverage for lunch)
- Do the DAILY HEALTH SCREENER before school everyday you are in-person
- School will start at 8:30 a.m. and we will start dismissal at 3:30 p.m.
- In-person reminders--
- RAY WARRIORS READ: Send me pictures of students reading books to be featured on the new Ray School Website. [email protected]
- CPS My Voice My School Parent/Guardian Survey 2021 The 2021 My Voice, My School Parent/Guardian Survey is now open. Parents/Guardian have until April 30 to participate in the survey. Considering the current COVID circumstances, the Parent Survey is taking place 100% online this school year. The link is available on the Parent Survey information page.
- Ray School Walk-a-Thon 2021 is ON the week of June 7th
- Remote and in-person students can participate!
- This is our school’s largest fundraiser and very important for ensuring the school has funds to pay for adequate recess supervision and equipment
- All students get to participate in the walk, regardless of whether or not they fundraise, but parents are encouraged to register their student(s), customize their fundraising pages and share with friends and family. Register your student today HERE
- Prizes will be awarded to the students who raise the most (Principal for a Day, Assistant Principal for a Day and Teacher for a Day!)
- Prizes will be awarded to the 2 grade levels with the highest participation in fundraising (pizza at last day of school picnic)
- SUMMER ARTS CAMP--ChiArts Summer Camp!
- Please check the Weekly Updates. Also, please sign up and listen for RoboCall and check the Ray school website for messages from Ray with the most up-to-date information about and from Ray
- From Counselor Nieto: Check out page 4 of Ms. Nieto’s virtual classroom for scholarship opportunities for both 7th and 8th graders!
- Reopening information from CPS for students and families
- Order your loved ones a Ray t-shirt, hoodie and/or car magnet to show your Ray School pride! All sizes - both youth and adult - are now available. Email or text a photo of your order form to [email protected]. Proceeds from every purchase support Friends of Ray School PTO. Thank you!
- Reminder--Every Wednesday is Warrior Wednesday! Wear green or Ray gear this Wednesday to your remote classes!
- 8th Grade Promotion Policy Reminder--LINK
- School Forms were due By October 15. PLEASE TURN IN ASAP! They can be turned in electronically to Ms. Vergara, [email protected] or to the school at the main entrance. Copies are available there.
7th and 8th grade
Math: we focus on area and surface area.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.6
Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
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
- STUDENT EMAIL: Students and families must be able to access their student’s email. Need help or logging in for the first time: Go Here. The student CPS email is the access to Google Classroom for assignments and information, to Google Meet to attend class remotely, and to Aspen Student Portal for grades.
- Weekly Individual/Asynchronous Assignments: Khan Academy--this week we have 3 exercises. Due each Friday by 11:59 p.m. Check Google Classroom for this and for other weekly assignments.
- Google Classroom Links: Students and families can use the student’s CPS email to access their Google Classrooms.
- Supplies List
- Curriculum and unit overviews: Open-Up-- This is the launch page. Choose your role as parent and 7th or 8th grade to see an overview of every unit and lesson for the whole year.
- Grades: Starting September 8, 2020 CPS will return to regular grading practices, as the district will ensure all students have the tools they need to succeed. Grading scale and Modified Grading Scales.
- Communication platforms with students: Google Classroom, CPS email, Google Meet (whole class), Google Chat, and Google JamBoard.
- Communication platforms with parents/families: email, blog, telephone. We recommend that parents/families know the emails and passwords of their students so they can also access Google Classroom.
- Tutoring: We recommend Maroon Tutor Match
- Ray Mathematics FAQ: Want to know a little bit more about mathematics class at Ray. Check the Frequently Asked Questions page.
"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.