Welcome to Seventh Grade
Please congratulate Mariah Haubrich AGAIN!
This time she captured third place in the Sparta Public Library Poetry Contest.
Considering there were 796 poems received, this is truly an accomplishment. Her
poem follows:
MY ART ROOM
By Mariah Haubrich
Paints and markers fill every drawer,
My art hangs outside the door.
Sculptures fill countertop space,
The top of my desk is dressed with lace.
Too many bins full of pencils,
Decorated walls covered with stencils.
In the kiln, pottery is baking,
Other projects near are still in the making.
A self-portrait is hung over my bed,
Beautiful roses are painted in red.
Paint easels on every side,
Bookshelves full of old art guides.
A half woven blanket is on the loom,
This is the beauty of my art room.
Mariah's Award winning poem:
A WINTER DAY
By Mariah Haubrich
The snow lies as a glistening blanket of white,
Lit up by the moon on a blustery winter night.
Firewood burns from sunup to sundown,
The lovely aroma fills the silent, snow-covered town.
Children come out once it's dawn,
Snowmen are built on every lawn.
The howling wind blows through the trees,
The fluffy snow is piled up to my knees.
The frigid air stings my nose,
I feel the wet snow around my toes.
Snow angels rest gracefully outside of my house,
Across my porch, there are small tracks of a mouse.
In the field, a snow-covered bunny hops,
Icicles dangle from my neighbors' rooftops.
Watching the wood crackle like electricity in a wire,
I am warmed by the heat of a burning campfire.
Everything is finally going my way,
Just dreaming of this great winter day.
The seventh grade had a special guest visit from Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Dog handlers, Kyra Wright and Lorraine Ernst presented the students with a very informative session on how one might train a dog for pet therapy. Their accompanying dogs Jethro, a 180 pound Leonburger, and Ranger, a standard black poodle provided hands-on demonstrations of therapy dog behaviors. Thanks to Kyra, Lorraine, Jethro and Ranger, the seventh graders have a better understanding of the important community service that therapy dogs and their handlers provide.
Seventh Grade Teachers
Ms. Abruzzo – Science
Mrs. Balzano - Literature Arts
Mrs. Beattie – Math
Mrs. Blatherwick - Spanish
Mr. DeGroat - Social Studies
Mr. Flynn - English
Ms. Balzano – Art
Mr. Kylish - Physical Education
Mr. Salvesen – Computers
Mr. Lubey –Technology
Mr. Storch – Social Studies
Mrs. Welles - Special Education
Mrs. Zidek - Family Consumer Science
Teacher Websites
Mrs. Beattie - http://www.schoolnotes.com/07826/7math.html
Mrs. Blatherwick - http://www.quia.com/pages/senoraevelyn.html
Mr. Salvesen - http://www.quia.com/pages/salvesen.html
Mrs. Zidek - http://www.frankfordschool.org/family_and_consumer_science.html
Physical Education - http://www.frankfordschool.org/physed/Physed.html
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Literature Seminar Course Description
General Supplies
Grading Components
Comprehension………….35%
Written Responses……….30%
Vocabulary……………….20%
Homework………………..15%
(Grading component percentages may be changed at the teacher’s discretion based upon students’ needs)
Homework Policy
Students will begin each marking period with 100% homework grade. Each late assignment will result in 5 points subtracted. Homework points may not be reimbursed throughout any one marking period.
Literature Seminar Reading Selections
v Hoot (summer) Carl Hiassen
v Harris and Me (summer) Gary Paulsen
v Knots in My YoYo String (summer) Jerry Spinelli
v A Day No Pigs Would Die Robert Newton Peck
v Where the Red Fern Grows Wilson Rawls
v Woodsong Gary Paulsen
v Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Mildred Taylor
v Julie of the Wolves Jean C. George
v Holes Louis Sachar
v Stargirl Jerry Spinelli
v Waiting for the Rain Sheila Gordon
Additional Seminar Resources
Ø Literature and Thought: Dark Days- America’s Great Depression published by Perfection Learning
Ø Nine Muses- Modern Plays From Classic Myths published by Perfection Learning
Ø Touchstones: Volume B published by Touchstones Discovery Project
Reading Log Assignments
Reading logs will be evaluated approximately two to three times per marking period. Due dates will be posted by the teacher in advance. Log assignments will evolve from summaries to character and theme sketches. Students will keep an inventory of their log assignments and grades in their log binder in the classroom.
It is preferred that logs are typed, double-spaced and are between 11/2 and 3 pages in length. If handwritten, neatest handwriting and equivalent appropriate length are expected.
The log grades will be reflected in both the comprehension and writing grade components of each marking period.
Student Signature:________________________________________
Parent Signature:___________________________
Date:________________________
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Comprehension…………………………..45%
Vocabulary……………………………….30%
Homework……………………………….. 25 %
(Grading component percentages may be changed at the teacher’s discretion based upon students’ needs)
Students will begin each marking period with a 100% homework grade. Each late assignment will result in 5 points being subtracted. In addition, the notebook assessment will be included in the homework component. Homework points will not be reimbursed throughout any one marking period.
The following selections are used in our literature study. We analyze the literature through literary elements such as plot sequence, characterization, author’s purpose and style. The students develop articulation of their thoughts in oral and written form. We also define the vocabulary in context of our reading. The variety and frequency of reading selections increases reading exposure and strengthens reading skills. Therefore, students are always encouraged to read independently in addition to the curriculum selections.
Ø Harris and Me Gary Paulsen
Ø Maniac Magee Jerry Spinelli
Ø Stargirl Jerry Spinelli
Ø Woodsong Gary Paulsen
Ø Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry Mildred Taylor
Ø Holes Louis Sachar
Ø Julie of the Wolves ** Jean C. George
Ø Because of Winn Dixie ** Kate DiCamillo
Ø Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ** J.K. Rowling
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