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Mrs. Robb – 7th & 8th Grade Math/Assistant Principal
Posted on January 27, 2012, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintReminders: Math Score should be completed every week. Students have from Monday – Sunday at midnight to complete. For the month of January students need to have 30 minutes of actively engaged time in order to receive credit.
Students should work on fractions for the month of January.
Tutoring takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays. If you need help at any other time please contact me.
7th Grade Math
Students are currently studying using proportion and percents. Next, we will cover geometry. Students are working very hard to become proficient in the area of fractions. In order to keep improving their skills they need to work solely on fractions for math score.
7th Grade Honors
Students are learning the Pythagorean theorem and square roots. They will have a short test over these two concepts the week of January 17th. Next, they will study applications of proportions and percents.
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
Students had some difficulty with fractions so we are going back to basics for a review of fractions. We will spend the next few days reviewing the operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions. This is a critical skill, and all students need to have mastery over this topic before we move on. Once we have reviewed fractions, the students will review square roots and then the Pythagorean theorem. Next, they will cover proportions and percents.
8th Grade Algebra
The algebra class is progressing well. They are currently studying functions and graphs. Next, they will study linear equations and their graphs.
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Ms. Robb, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Posted on October 21, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintThe 1st quarter is quickly coming to an end. The students are settling in nicely.
A few reminders for Math:
1. Math Score is due by midnight on Sunday night each week. Starting with the 2nd quarter, October 24th students will be required to complete 1 hour of engaged time on MathScore each week. If students will do 15 minutes a night they will finish well before the weekend.
2. Students who turn in their homework on time have the opportunity to make corrections if they wish. Corrections must be completed on a piece of notebook paper and turned in the next day after receiving the homework back.
3. Please come see me to schedule tutoring if you are having any difficulties.
4. Remember to access the phschool.com website and review the homework video tutors for additional assistance.
5. Students should have math homework every night.
7th Grade Math
We didn’t get as far as we had anticipated during the week of testing so we are still studying chapter 3. Students will have a test over Chapter 3 next week. The goal is to complete chapters 4 and 5 by the first week of December.
7th Grade Honors
The goal is to finish up chapter 3 the middle of next week and have a test at the end of the week. I have shown the students how to check their answers for the work they are currently studying. Checking is a requirement for the homework. The goal is to complete chapters 4 and 5 before the Christmas break.
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
I only saw the 8th grade class twice during the week of testing so we are a little off track. I anticipate completing chapter 3 by the end of next week, and students will have a test the week of October 31st. The goal is to complete chapters 4 and 5 before the Christmas break. **Reminder: please turn in your English and Math recommendation forms to Mrs. Johnson.
8th Grade Algebra
The Algebra class is currently studying chapter 2. They will have a test on Thursday, October 20. We are a little behind schedule due to high school visits and ITBS testing. Some sections have taken longer than anticipated. I strongly suggest students correct their homework for a better understanding of the material. Each section will build upon the next, so it is critical to understand each concept as it is taught. According to the syllabus, chapters 3 – 6 would be completed by Christmas break. I think this is a bit optimistic. This being said, the goal is to complete chapter 3 – 5 by Christmas break. **Reminder: please turn in your English and Math recommendation forms to Mrs. Johnson.
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Ms. Robb, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Cub Scouts, Middle School Notes.
PrintWelcome back to school. The new year has gotten off to a great start. This year I am teaching the 7th grade regular and honors Math classes as well as 8th grade pre-algebra and 8th grade algebra classes. The students are doing fantastic thus far. Students are reminded to bring their textbook, workbook, comp and binder with them to class everyday.
Tutoring
I do not have a set tutoring time. I have advised the students to come to me if they need additional help with their math. This way we can schedule a time to work one on one. Students can come in before school, during recess, or immediately after school but they need to come to me so we can set up a time to work together. I have also advised the students if they have trouble with their homework once they get home to email me with their questions so they can get immediate assistance.
7th Grade Regular
We are using the Prentice Hall Middle Grades Math book, course 2. Students just completed a unit on Interpreting Data and Statistics. Next, they will study Application of Decimals. Students did receive a syllabus for the year which gives the approximate dates things will be covered as well as dates for tests. This information is also available on the website.
7th Grade Honors/8th Grade Pre-Algebra
We are using the Prentice Hall Middle Grades Math book, course 3. Students just completed a unit on Drawing Conclusions from Statistica Data. Next, we will study Integers and Variable Expressions. Students did receive a syllabus for the year which gives the approximate dates things will be covered as well as dates for tests. This information is also available on the website.
8th Grade Algebra
We are currently finishing up chapter 1, Tools of Algebra. Students have learned a variety of things which will be the foundation for the rest of the course. This first chapter has taken a little longer than expected to complete so the dates on the syllabus will change. Next, we will study Solving Equations.
Please feel free to email me any time if you have any questions or concerns.
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Ms. Robb, Middle School Science
Posted on May 27, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintWell, the year is drawing to a close. The students have done an excellent job in middle school this year. They have progressed a long way since the beginning of the school year.
REMINDER: All honors applications are due by June 1st. They can be found on the school website. I encourage all students who are up to the challenge to complete the honors applications.
Final Exams begin on Friday, May 27 – June 2.
6th Grade – Students will be reviewing for their final exams this week.
Friday – Math Exam
Tuesday, May 31st – Literature and Social Studies Exams
Wednesday, June 1st – Science and English Exam
Thursday, June 2nd – Religion Exam
7th Grade – Students will be reviewing for their final exams this week.
Friday – Math exam
Tuesday, May 31st – English and Science Exam
Wednesday, June 1st – Literature and Religion Exam
Thursday, June 2nd – Social Studies Exam
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Mrs. Rachel Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes, Uncategorized.
PrintScience articles are due April 21, May 5, and May 19. The bonus article is due May 19.
8th Grade Science Binder is due May 17. 6th/7th grade binders are due May 24.
8th grade will have final exams on May 18, 20, and 23, 2011. 6th/7th grade final exams will be May 27, May 31, June 1, June 2.
6th Grade
The goal is to complete Chapter 15 – 18 for the remainder of the school year. Students will do various activities with each chapter. The chapter on the atmosphere students will create a review game. Weather patterns students will keep a weather journal.
7th Grade
Students are currently working on completing a booklet about protists and fungi. Students will create a birthday month fungi poster. Next, students will study plants. Time permitting we will finish the year with the endocrine system and reproduction.
8th Grade
Students just completed their study of animals and have moved on to the study of the environment. The goal is for students to dissect 9 different specimens in a comparative anatomy study. This should take place once we return from Easter break. We will finish the year by studying various ecosystems and biomes.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on March 7, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles are due March 10th and March 24th. A bonus article is due March 24th. You may turn science articles in early.
6th Grade
We are currently studying the Geologic Time periods. On Monday, February 28, students attended a science event at Bishop Dunne. They had the opportunity to explore a canyon and complete a hands-on activity involving fossils and erosion. The next unit of study will be Earth’s Waters.
7th Grade
Students received a copy of “Fever 1793″. We will read this as a class and complete a variety of activities before returning to the text book.
8th Grade
Students are currently studying “Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles.” They have an animal adaptation project which is due March 10. The project involves making three models and designing a poster which illustrates an adaption.
Congratulations to all of the Science Fair winners. Everyone did a great job, and the judges were very impressed.
6th Grade Individual
3rd Place Ben Santoya “Simple Generator”
2nd Place Gabriel Lucio “Cold Case: Dusting for Fingerprints”
1st Place Brianna Marroquin “Tooth Decay”
6th Grade Teams
3rd Place Lucas Barrilleaux, Luke Hawkins, Robert Elizondo “Can You Hover”
2nd Place Marianna Galvan, Fernanda Corona, Sydney Swayzer “Can you hear me now”
1st Place Amy Curiel and Gabrielle Supan “Colorful Chlorophyll”
7th Individual
3rd Place Travis Robb “Wind Resistance”
2nd Place Morgan Walker “Oil Spills”
1st Place Jake Robb “Eyewitness”
7th Grade Teams
Tie 3rd Place Josef Barrilleauz and Zach Jaffe “Solar vs. Wind:
Tie 3rd Place Marissa Munoz and Stephanie Brieno “Give a Hoot don’t pollute”
2nd place Nathan Escanuela, Cesar Paz, Damian Corona “Hydropower”
1st place Brandon Hightower, Jonathan Lopez, Matthew Martinez “Exploration of the Air”
8th Grade Individuals
Tie 3rd Place Angela de la Llana “Ripen Up”
Tie 3rd Place Josh Gleason “Harmful Addictions”
Tie 2nd Place Justin Mills “Yeast on the Rise”
Tie 2nd Place Tanner Allen “Spool Racer”
1st Place Marcella Barrilleaux “Down with Gravity”
8th Grade teams
2nd place Regina Kier and Brittany Pierce “Drop Shot”
1st Place Krystal Garcia and Rosa Araiza “Up, Up and Away”
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on January 18, 2011, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintI hope everyone had a very happy holiday. Thank you for the lovely gifts. I have enjoyed them all.
Important dates
- Science Binders due Tuesday, January 11
- Science Article due Thursday, January 13
- Bonus Article due Thursday, January 13
- Quarter ends Friday, January 14
- Lab Write up for Science fair project due Tuesday, January 18
- Report cards go home Thursday, January 20
- SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS DUE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27
- SCIENCE FAIR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
6th Grade
Students just finished up their study of earthquakes and volcanoes. Next unit of study deals with Earth’s Changing Surfaces which includes weathering, soil formation, erosion, deposition, geologic time and energy resources. The end of the month will deal predominately with Science Fair.
7th Grade
Students just completed a very interesting project on genetic disorders. Students will complete a few skills labs on adaptation and survival. Next, students will study bacteria and viruses. The end of the month will deal with Science Fair projects.
8th Grade
Students completed their study of the human body systems. Next unit of study is ANIMALS. The culminating project for this unit will be a dissection of seven different animals. Students have received a new textbook for this unit. The end of the month will focus on the Science Fair.
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Mrs Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on December 8, 2010, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience articles are due this month on December 2 and December 16. All students should have an approved science fair topic. If not ,please see Mrs. Robb immediately.
***In search of volunteers to judge the Science Fair on Wednesday, February 2. Please email if you are interested rrobb@saintspride.com
6th Grade Earth Science
6th grade is currently studying earthquakes and volcanoes. Students will complete Chapter 5 and 6 prior to the Christmas break.
7th Grade Life Science
7th grade is continuing its study on genetics and how traits are passed down from generation to generation. Students will learn about modern genetic disorders as well.
8th Grade Life Science
8th grade is finishing a unit on infectious and noninfectious diseases. They completed a project on an infectious disease which was presented to the class. We will finish out the month with a study on the nervous system.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on October 28, 2010, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles due this month on November 4th and November 18th.
6th grade Science
We will begin Unit 2, Inside Earth, in which we study plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Students will do a variety of activities to illustrate the movement of the plates. I do have an activity that is done with milky way candy bars, if any parents would like to donate a bag or two. Science information has gone out so students should begin working on their projects. Projects will be due mid/late January. 6th graders have done an outstanding job in science this first quarter. Keep up the good work!
7th grade Science
It has been a slow but thorough process,but we have completed the first two chapters in Life Science. The next unit of study is genetics. Students will do several activities in which they determine how traits are passed down. They will also study the genetic disorders prevalent today. Students have received their science fair information. The research paper they are writing for English is the same paper due for the science fair project. 7th grade, you are doing fantastic! Keep up the good work!
8th grade Science
8th grade is progressing very well thus far. We just completed chapter 4 in the Human Biology and Health text. We will finish up with respiration, excretion, fighting disease and the nervous system. Once the body system unit is completed students will receive a different text, Animals. Once the animal unit is completed students will complete a 3 day lab on comparative anatomy in which they dissect 7 different specimens. 8th graders are doing very well.
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Posted on October 21, 2010, by Rachel Robb, under Uncategorized.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on September 29, 2010, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles are due October 7, October 21. On October 21 a bonus article is due, but it is optional.
In October, students will select their science fair project.
6th Grade
6th graders are off to a great start. Students are studying the earth, moon, and sun. Students will complete a solar system booklet about the planets. They have made models of the sun and will learn the life cycle of a star. The next unit of study will consist of chapter 4 -6 dealing with plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes.
7th Grade
7th graders are adapting well to their new teachers. Students have been learning about the microscope and the parts of the cell. Students are making an edible plant or animal cell to share with the class. Students spent three days going through stations dealing with the microscope. They have colored a plant and animal cell as well as completed a chart on their structure and function. Next students will study cell processes and energy followed by photosynthesis and respiration.
8th Grade
8th graders are doing awesome. They have done an excellent job on all of their assignments thus far. Students created songs about the bones of the body which were superb. Ask your students to sing their song to you. Thus far they have studied how the body is organized, bones, muscles and skin. Currently they are learning about food and digestion. Students are recording their food intake for 3 days after which they will compare it to the daily recommended servings and make adjustments to their diet where appropriate. Next, students will study circulation, respiration, and excretion.
High School Visits: Bishop Dunne October 1, Bishop Lynch October 19, and Ursuline/Jesuit November 2. Permission slips are being sent home for each visit.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on March 11, 2010, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles are due March 24, 2010. The optional bonus article is due March 24, 2010. Science Binders are due Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
7th Grade Science
We are reading Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. Students are learning new vocabulary, answering study guide questions as well as learning about the spread of yellow fever in the 1790’s. Students will do a variety of activities while reading the novel.
8th Grade Science
Students are currently studying Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles. Next they will study birds and mammals. This unit of study on animals will end with a comparative dissection activity in which lab groups will dissect 9 specimens. This will take place the last week of March or the first week of April.
Sea World Trip information: please send in your payments for the 8th grade trip to Sea World, May 4 – 7, 2010. The cost of the trip is $450 per student which includes the fee for the bus. 8th grade students will be given the opportunity to sell Little Caesar’s pizza kits in order to earn money toward their trip. Please feel free to email me if you have any questions.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on December 10, 2009, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintWANTED
Volunteers to judge the Science Fair on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Please notify me via email if you are interested.
The science article originally scheduled to be turned in on December 17 has been moved to January 14. The bonus article is due as well on January 14. The articles may be turned in early. Science fair is Wednesday, February 3. The lab write up form is due on January 20, 2010. The completed project is due Friday January 29, 2010.
7th Grade
Students are continuing their studies of Genetics. The concepts will continue as we explore modern genetics. The unit on Bacteria and Viruses will follow.
8th Grade
Students have finished their studies of the respiratory and excretory system. Next, the endocrine and reproductive system will be covered. This will finish up the study of the human body. Students will receive a new textbook in which we will study animals.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on November 11, 2009, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles due November 12 and December 3. All students should be working on their science fair projects. Please make sure the topic has been approved before you start working on the project.
7th Grade
Genetics is the next unit of study. Students will be doing a variety of activities dealing with Punnett Squares, DNA, and RNA.
8th Grade
Students finished their food log project for science and PE. Students will continue their study of the human body. Next, students will study circulation and then the nervous system.
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Mrs. Robb – Middle School Science
Posted on September 24, 2009, by Rachel Robb, under Middle School Notes.
PrintScience Articles are due October 1st and October 15th. Bonus article is due on October 15th. Science Binders are due Tuesday, October 20.
We will discuss science fair topics during the month of October.
7th Grade
Students are studying plant and animal cells. Their edible cell project is due next week. Next we will be studying cell processes and energy. Students will select science fair topics and begin researching their topic. 7th grade will write a science research paper in English with Mrs. Borth. This paper will coincide with their science fair project.
8th Grade
Students will finish up Bones, Muscles and Skin. They did a great job creating a song which incorporated the bones of the body. Next, we will study digestions. Students will be required to keep a food journal in which they record everything they eat. They will then complete an analysis of their eating habits and make recommendations on how they could improve their eating habits. Students will select their science fair topics during the month of October as well.
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National Junior Honor Society
Posted on September 24, 2009, by Rachel Robb, under NJHS.
PrintThe St. Elizabeth Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its first meeting September and elected the following officers for 2009-2010:
- President – Dallas Swayzer
- Vice President – Cody Robb
- Secretary – Kayla Feaster
- Treasurer –
- Parliamentarian –
NJHS members include: Rakel Barrientos, Michael Benjamin, Christina Brieno, Jeffrey Cervenka, Harrison Cruz, Ryan Dooley, Cole Gentry, Claire Hawkins, Hannah Johnson, Caroline Robb, Cody Robb, Orion Salters, and Dallas Swayzer.
On the agenda were upcoming events, fundraisers and service projects. The students will host a Book/Bake Sale October 13. Look for the NJHS booth at the Halloween Carnival, October 31. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 30.
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