10/9/14 - TH

* * * NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY (see previous post for MIB turn in options)
* * * ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS due by Monday (if you are done)
* * * get those RUN FOR THE HEIGHTS pledges! (October 17 Run - next FR)

PROGRESS REPORTS FINALIZED TODAY
* current should be visible online now, though (parent and student view)
* some grades adjusted for IEP/modifications in final progress report grade
* progress report final grades and modifications should be visible after 7pm tonight

I.  TRACKER REVIEW & RESPECT QW
- review tracker (and any remaining MIB work)
- create notes for anything left to do; a "to do" list

- review September notes on RESPECT
- bottom right boxes of each week at a glance
- create a list of notes (separate paper) on what you learn/ are told
- your purpose is to determine someone to nominate for student awards
- share/discuss in table groups
- continue with list of what respect looks like/sounds like
= "How do I know what respect is?"

- QW: Nominate a student for the Respect award
- introduction (what is respect and why is it important)?
- who best exemplifies/shows respect among 7th graders?
- explain.  Give examples.
* you may nominate yourself

I.  VOCAB WEEK 2
- group discussion and corrections
- review process/requirements for full grade (we're still learning)
- original sentences using vocabulary words (with context)

II.  FAMILY TREE chapter 14
- listening notes (teacher emphasis on what to write w/ explanations on why)