Homework: Monday 8/31/15

Please don't forget that tomorrow is Picture Day!!!

Students must be in uniform.  If a student is ordering pictures, they must have their forms and order money.

Thank you,
Mrs. Moussa

Homework: Friday 8/28/15

Homework: Wednesday 8/26/15

Homework: Tuesday 8/25/15

6th Grade:

• Pgs. 19-20 in the vocabulary book
• Complete the setting details and plot map for "High Plains Childhood" in Reading book
• Review vocabulary words of Unit 1
• Vocabulary quiz on all 20 words on Friday

7th Grade:

• Pgs. 19-29 in the vocabulary book
• Review all 20 vocabulary words for quiz on Friday

8th Grade:

• Review Unit 1 vocabulary words
• Vocabulary quiz on Unit 1 on Friday

***All classes should be reading a min. of 20 mins. and recording their reading in their reading logs.  Reading logs will be collected Wednesday, Sept. 30th.***

Thanks,

Mrs. Moussa

Homework: Monday 8/24/15

Homework: Friday 8/21/15

Homework: Thursday 8/20/15

Important reminders to parents:

-Grade link passwords were sent home.  No grades have been posted to Www.Gradelink.com for this year, yet.

-Picture order forms were sent home today.  Picture day is Tuesday, Sept. 1st.

-Students' first paychecks were sent home today.  Please review, sign, and return them.

Thank you,
Mrs. Moussa

Homework: Wednesday 8/19/15

Homework: Tuesday 8/18/15

Homework: Monday 8/17/15

Language Arts Policies for Middle School

Dear parents and students,

Here is a copy of the language arts class policies.  These policies apply to grades 6th - 8th.  6th and 8th graders will be meeting with me on Monday, and they will be provided with a copy of the policies.  Parents are asked to review the policies, sign, and return them.

Thank you,

Mrs. Moussa

Language Arts Policies

Distribution of Grades

Sixth and eighth grade students will receive 2 grades from this class.  Seventh grade students will receive 3 grades from this class:
• Reading/Literature
• Language
• Spelling (only 7th Grade)
Reading/Literature:
• 40% Tests
• 20% Papers/Projects
• 20% Classwork/Homework
• 10% Quizzes
• 10% Blended Learning
• 1% Extra Credit
Language:
• 30% Papers and Projects
• 25% Tests
• 20% Classwork/Homework
• 15% Quizzes
• 10% Blended Learning
Spelling:
• 80% Tests
• 20% Homework
*Distribution of grades is subject to change.  Students and parents will be notified if this occurs.

Notebook/Class notes and Materials

Over the course of the year, students will be creating their own language arts notebook.  You will learn and record key concepts and key terms.  Your notebook will become a study aide and resource to help you succeed in language arts.

Guidelines:

In a 5-subject notebook, each section will be a sub-section of language arts:
1. Reading
2. Writing
3. Grammar
4. Vocabulary
5. Spelling
• All notes must be taken in Cornell note format
o The left side should be used for drawings, diagrams and ticket out the door.
o The right side should be all the information given by me.
• All key terms and important concepts should be highlighted.
• Each lesson should have the objective on the top left hand side.
• All handouts given must be glued or taped into the notebook.
• Lesson quizzes must be glued/taped at the end of the lesson, once graded and returned.
• Any textbook work given must be completed in the work section of your notebook.
• All notes and assignments must be completed in order, even if absent.

Homework

All homework is due on its due date; no exceptions, unless the student is absent.  Then, the assignment is due upon return.  Students will often be assigned computer work as homework.  If, the student does not have access to a computer, they can work on the classroom computers after school when supervised by a teacher/Boys and Girls Club Counselor.
• Unsigned paychecks will be considered as a missing assignment
• Students will receive a deduction on their paycheck for each missing assignment
• Three missing assignments in a trimester will result in a detention

Late Work

There is no late work accepted.  You must come prepared to class.

Absences

If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to make- up any missed work.  Students will be provided with 1 extra day to make-up missed work.

Quizzes and Tests

Students will have a short quiz at the end of each lesson.
• Use your notebook, quizzes, ticket out the door, and worksheets to study for all unit tests.
Students will have a unit test at the end of each literature unit, every three vocabulary units, and at the end of each grammar concept unit.

Writing Assignments

Students will be doing an extensive amount of writing in this class. Students will be guided through the writing process in class.
Final drafts of writing assignments must be turned in on time, typed, and double-spaced.

Homework: Friday 8/14/15

All Grades:

-Finished summer project - be ready to present your novel to the class

7th Grade:

-Cover at least 3 textbooks


Have a good weekend,

Mrs. Moussa

Homework: Thursday 8/13/15

Homework for 7th Graders:

-Decorate/label your language arts notebook (must be a 5-subject notebook)
-Parents sign and return the Family Folder with all forms
-Complete "All About Me" worksheet

7th and 8th Grades:

-Completed summer projects are due on Monday, August 17th

6th Grade:

-Completed summer projects are due on Friday, August 21st

**Please note: No late assignments will be accepted this school year.

Thanks,

Mrs. Moussa

Dear students and parents,

Welcome back to school!!  I am really excited for this new school, and I would like to welcome all of you to my language arts blog.  This blog is for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.  On this blog, I will be posting a picture of the homework board, daily.  Also, I will be posting important reminders/announcements, and directions for writing assignments.
Today, students were given their yellow family folder with important forms and information.  Parents, please review these forms carefully, sign, and return any forms that require signatures.  Students were asked to return the family folder by Friday.

I am looking forward to a wonderful year with all of you.  Please, make it a point to review this blog, daily, and www.Gradelink.com on a weekly basis.

Thank you,

Mrs. Moussa
mmoussa@saintanneschool.com