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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Mrs. Stepniewski – 4th – 8th Grade Computer
Posted on September 19, 2011, by Maureen Stepniewski, under Computer.
PrintAll Classes have been learning and reviewing procedures for the computer lab.
2nd through 8th grade students have been taking a reading lexile using the Scholastic Program, SRI.
Pre-K3 students began classes in the lab this month and have been listening to alphabet songs.
Pre-K4 students are progressing rapidly in mouse usage and order of the alphabet by using various educational websites.
Kindergarten students have been reviewing mouse usage while practicing letter, recognition.
First Grade students are learning Home Row keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
Second Grade students have been diligently practicing home row and the “Drill” keys: azaq sxsw dcde fvfr gbgt hnhy jmju k,ki l.lo ;/;p
Third Grade students have been reviewing home row keys in anticipation of their first TypingMaster keyboard lessons. They are also beginning math practice using the program Mathscore. More information about this program will follow.
Fourth Grade students have been reviewing correct fingering on the keyboard while using TypingMaster. They are beginning lessons in Microsoft Word 2010 and practicing math facts in Mathscore.
Fifth Grade students are working with Microsoft Word 2010 and will be exploring graphic manipulation and formatting. They have completed a technology assessment online. They have been practicing math skills in Mathscore.
Sixth Grade students have begun their Computer History Unit. They are also working with Microsoft Word 2010 and will be exploring graphic manipulation and formatting. They have completed a technology assessment online and have been practicing math skills in Mathscore.
Seventh Grade students are continuing algorithm and flowchart lessons as well reviewing ASCII and binary code. They are working in Word 2010 and will shortly begin their unit in Microsoft Access Database using data from a PowerPoint presentation created last year in sixth grade.
Eighth Grade students have nearly completed their autobiographical “High Profile” document which will be posted shortly. They will begin the “Building a Computer” project which will review word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing and web design using Office 2010.
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Mrs. Stepniewski – PK3-8th Grade Computer
Posted on May 27, 2011, by Maureen Stepniewski, under Computer.
PrintThis year is rapidly coming to a close and I wish to extend my very best wishes to the Eighth Grade Students. May you be blessed in all you do!
Pre-K students are revisiting sites that emphasize the alphabet and early reading skills.
First and Second Grade Classes are continuing work in kidport, sadlier-oxford and dance mat typing, and will shortly have their end-of-year game day.
Third Grade is finishing their early PowerPoint lessons and are encouraged to continue mathscore practice during the summer.
Fourth is finishing the basic LOGO programming unit and continues typing practice using TypingMaster. All students are encouraged to practice during the summer.
Fifth Grade is working on a project in Scratch and enjoying the complexities of the software.
Sixth is learning binary code and is completing the Pioneering Men and Women of Computing Unit.
Seventh Grade girls just completed a PreK4 graduation presentation using PowerPoint and MovieMaker.
Seventh Grade boys are also working in Scratch to produce a how-to project using sprites, costumes, sounds and backgrounds.
Eighth Grade graduates have completed their annual assessment and are wished the very best during their high school years ahead.
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Mrs. Stepniewski – PK3-8th Grade Computer
Posted on April 18, 2011, by Maureen Stepniewski, under Computer.
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8th Grade Students
A big thank you to the 8th Grade for a wonderful lunch and gardening gift! What a delightful way to remember all of you in the years to come.
Seventh Grade students are beginning movie projects to take us through the end of the year.
Sixth Grade is continuing work on the “pioneers” of computer history.
5th Grade Students
Fifth Grade is completing the ballroom dance project with a poster and is continuing work in Scratch programming.
Fourth Grade is continuing programming lessons with MSWLOGO as their primary language.
Third Grade continues to visit websites that reinforce classroom teaching as well as practicing typing and math. (The website for Mathscore is http://elizabeth.tx.mathscore.com.)
Second Grade students have been practicing telling time with an interactive clock. They are also practicing typing and math skills on various websites.
First Grade continues to amaze us with their typing skills. They frequently visit the Dance Mat Typing website. They also practice math skills at the sadlier-oxford website.
PK and Kinder students continue working on websites that reinforce their lessons. Some good websites are
www.starfall.com for reading, www.kidport.com for math, and www.abcya.com for general fun and skill-building.
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Mrs. Stepniewski – PK3-8th Grade Computer
Posted on March 7, 2011, by Maureen Stepniewski, under Computer.
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3rd Grade Students
7A Students
3rd Grade Student
Upcoming Teen Tech Week Activities
3rd Grade Students
7A Students
3rd Grade Student
Typing – open to all students
Pinball – open to all students
LOGO/SCRATCH Programming Contest
Video Game Contest
PK3 students continue working on websites that reinforce their lessons about the alphabet, numbers and shapes.
PK4 students continue learning keys on the keyboard. Many of our drills this month will again focus on letter placement, recognizing patterns, numbers and the alphabet.
Kindergarten students continue work in websites that reinforce their math and language arts lessons. Students also continue pre-typing lessons by recognizing letter placement on the keyboard.
First Grade students are beginning lessons in Dance Mat Typing. They are working hard and learning correct fingering.
Second Grade students have been diligently practicing typing in Dance Mat Typing and math skills at www.sadlier-oxford.com and www.kidport.com
Third Grade has enjoyed mad minute contests at kidport.com They are continuing typing practice using “Dance Mat Typing” and freetypinggame.net. Reminder: The website for Mathscore is http://elizabeth.tx.mathscore.com.
Fourth Grade students are practicing keyboard skills and will take an accuracy test shortly. Please encourage your students to practice from home row at home as much as possible. Fourth Grade is learning about programming a computer with the LOGO language.
Fifth Grade Mathscore practice continues as well as typing practice. Students will take an accuracy test shortly.
Sixth Grade has been learning byte values as well as beginning work on the “pioneers” of computer history.
Seventh Grade Computer in collaboration with Religion Class is creating a Publisher brochure about a saint. Hopefully, their work this year will facilitate the Sacramental Confirmation process next year when they choose their patron saint and sponsor.
Eighth Grade is working through the “Designing a Computer” project’s many steps. Should anyone have older pc’s that they want to get rid of, we could use these for our project – with or without hard drives.
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Mrs. Stepniewski – PK3 – through 8th Grade Computer
Posted on January 12, 2011, by Maureen Stepniewski, under Computer.
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5th Grade Computer Students
Pre-K3 students continue working on websites that help them learn shapes, the alphabet and numbers.
Pre-K4 students are beginning to relate the letters of the alphabet to the keys on the keyboard. Many of our drills this month will again focus on letter placement, recognizing patterns, numbers and the alphabet.
Kindergarten students will continue pre-typing lessons by recognizing letter placement on the keyboard.
First Grade students continue typing Home Row keys on the QWERTY keyboard and have been typing their spelling words in http://www.spellingcity.com. They are learning about WordArt in Microsoft Word.
Second Grade students have been diligently practicing typing in Dance Mat Typing and math skills at www.sadlier-oxford.com
Third Grade is learning graphic formatting, copy/paste, and WordArt in Microsoft Word. Third Grade Students continue typing practice using “Dance Mat Typing” and have been practicing math drills in Mathscore. Reminder: The website for Mathscore is http://elizabeth.tx.mathscore.com.
Fourth Grade will be practicing keyboard skills and will take an accuracy test shortly. Please encourage your students to practice from home row at home as much as possible. Fourth Grade is learning about tables and graphs in Word and Excel and will continue LOGO programming and PowerPoint studies.
Fifth Grade will continue programming in LOGO as well as learning MIT’s Scratch programming language. Mathscore practice continues with emphasis on fractions.
Sixth Grade will be working in binary and ASCII code and will continue their unit on computer history.
Seventh Grade Computer in collaboration with Religion Class is creating a Publisher brochure about a saint. Hopefully, their work this year will facilitate the Sacramental Confirmation process next year when they choose their patron saint and sponsor.
Eighth Grade is working through the “Designing a Computer” project’s many steps.
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Mrs. Stepniewski – PK-3 – 8th Grade Computer
Posted on September 29, 2010, by Maureen Stepniewski, under Computer.
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- Say pickles!
All Classes have been learning and reviewing procedures for the computer lab.
Pre-K3 students began classes in the lab this month and have been learning mouse manipulation along with letter recognition through online programs.
Pre-K4 students are progressing rapidly in mouse usage and letter recognition by using various educational websites.
Kindergarten students have been reviewing mouse usage while practicing letter, sentence recognition and math skills.
First Grade students are learning Home Row keys on the QWERTY keyboard.
Second Grade students have been diligently practicing home row and the first three sets of the “Drill” keys: azaq sxsw dcde.
Third Grade students have been reviewing home row keys in anticipation of their first TypingMaster keyboard lessons. They are also beginning math practice using the program Mathscore. More information about this program will follow in the Thursday folders. They have learned “Heading” protocol in Microsoft Word.
Fourth Grade students have been reviewing correct fingering on the keyboard while using TypingMaster. They have worked with Microsoft Word and recently began work in Microsoft Publisher creating a greeting card. They have been practicing math facts in Mathscore.
Fifth Grade students are reviewing Microsoft Word, especially the drawing toolbar, while completing a computer usage survey. They have been practicing math skills in Mathscore.
Sixth Grade students are also reviewing Microsoft Word usage and will shortly begin their unit on Computer History.
Seventh Grade students have been reviewing Word formatting tools and will shortly begin their unit in Microsoft Access Database using a PowerPoint presentation created last year in sixth grade.
Eighth Grade students have nearly completed their autobiographical “High Profile” document which will be posted shortly. They will begin the “Building a Computer” project which will review word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing and web design.
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