Winter Break

Hi Students,

Enjoy your winter vacation, but don't forget to do all of your assignments. :)


-Ms. Martin

Thanksgiving Break

Hello Algebra Students,

I know that we have the week off from school, but there is still some homework. Make sure to check what the assignment is, I want you coming back refreshed and ready to go!

-Ms. Martin

Second Trimester!

Hi Math Students!

We are now in the second trimester of this school year. Please be sure to keep up on your homework, classwork, and notebooks in addition to practicing good study habits. We will be reflecting on your Smart goals next week so try and analyze your grades and assignments prior. Also, keep in mind that tutoring is available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:15 to 3pm if you need some extra help or if you have questions. Miss Martin and I look forward to a successful and progressive second trimester! :o)

~Ms. Ellis

Ch. 5 Test

Hello Algebra Students,

I know tomorrow is Halloween, but get your notebooks ready for some studying. You will be having your Ch. 5 Test on Friday. Have a safe Halloween!

-Ms. Martin

Chapter 4 Test

Hello Algebra Students!

Just a quick reminder this Thursday during enrichment you will be taking your Chapter 4 Test. Start looking over your notes now!

-Ms. Martin

PreAlgebra Chapter 2 Review

Study hard for tomorrow's test! :o)

Coming This Week...

Hi Algebra Students!

Just to let you know there will be a test this Thursday in Enrichment on Sections 2-1 to 2-5. So if you need any extra help, I am available after school, just let me know in advance. Also your notebooks will be due this week, so look over the rubric and make sure you have everything in order so you can get full points! And just to see how many of you check this blog regularly the secret word for the test is buttercup.

-Ms. Martin

Back to School Night

Welcome parents and thank you for taking the time to come out tonight.  We look forward to a successful 2012-2103 school year with you and your child.

Ms. Ellis and Miss Martin

Spirit Day and First Test!

Tomorrow is our first test. Please be sure to complete your review assignments and prepare questions for Miss Martin that you need extra help on.

Also, tomorrow is our school's first Spirit Day! Dress in red, white, and blue and receive some extra credit!

Have a wonderful day and study hard! :o)

~Ms. Ellis

Grading of Notebooks

Hello,

Last week was the first submission and grading of notebooks. Some of you were confused about why you got a certain grade. Refer to the rubric that is pasted/stapled into your notebook. It lets you know why you got the score that you got. For example, if you did not have your table of contents filled out, you got a 7. Before notebooks are turned in again this week, make sure to refer back to the rubric to ensure that you get full points for all your hard work! Also if you weren't here on Friday or didn't have your name in your notebook, come by Ms. Ellis or my room before or after school to fix your grade.

-Miss Martin

Greetings Tigers!

Ms. Ellis and I would like to welcome you to a new school year. This blog will keep you informed on events going on in our classroom through out the year. It is also a great resource if you have questions on certain lessons. Mrs. Bloom our current vice principle and former Topaz math teacher has spent countless hours creating videos to support your math learning. So check out the videos! In addition all homework assignments can be found in the tabs at the top of the blog, so look for either 7th Grade Homework Assignments or 8th Grade Homework Assignments. We both wish you continued successes this school year.

Top Ten Pizza Party Winners!

Here are our top ten finishers who will be having a pizza party with Mrs. Delatore and baby Everett!

Triet Vo
Ria Gerling
Naeomi Romero
Jesse Garcia
Kimberly Salazar
Robert Tirado
Dylan Rider
Cristofer Rodriguez
Giovanni Avelar
Christopher Garcia

Congratulations students and great job studying your RTQs!

Week Three Standings

Congratulations to our week three winners! Remember students, each form earns you a raffle ticket AND extra credit.  Many of you can used the extra credit, so get your forms in before the competition ends.

Our top ten so far...


Triet Vo - 43
Ria Gerling- 38
Naeomi Romero - 22
Kimberly Salazar - 18
Robert Tirado - 17
Diana Medina - 14
Cristofer Rodriguez - 14
Christopher Garcia - 13
Giovanny Avelar - 13
Hannah Richards - 12

Week Two Standings/Raffle Drawing

Congratulations to those students who won Wood Grill Buffet gift certificates last week. Remember, each Lesson Study Form earns you one raffle ticket. There will be another drawing this Friday, so keep doing your RTQ Lesson Study Forms for your chance to win.

Here are our current top ten...

Triet Vo-23
Ria Gerling-21
Naeomi Romero-20
Saray Gray-18
Diana Yerena-14
Kim Salazar-12
Anthony Alvarez-11
Giovanny Avelar-11
Danielle Tito-8
Armani Clark-7

Keep up the great work students! 

Our First Drawing for Prizes Will Be This Week

Mrs. Bloom will be drawing forms (tickets) for prizes this Friday.  Keep working on your RTQ Lesson Study Forms for your chance to win.


This Weeks Standings

Ria Gerling-17
Sarah Gray-17
Triet Vo-17
Kimberly Salazar-12
Naeomi Romero-12
Danielle Tito-9
Anthony Alvarez-7
Robert Tirado-7
Elizabeth Avalos-6
Ildefonso Flores-6
Angel Toscano-6

Remember, the Top Ten get a PIZZA PARTY with Mrs. Delatore and Baby Everett! 


The competition isn't over yet students, so keep those RTQ Lesson Study Forms coming! 

Released Test Questions/Three Chances to Win

Q: What if you had a sneak peak into the state test, would you take it? 

Q: Would you practice all of the types of problems that were going to be on the test? 

Q: Would you study enough to guarantee yourself a spot on Team 350?

Well, we do have a sneak peak into the state test. Every released test question is a glimpse into what, at one time, was an actual test question! So don't you think there will be more like them? 

I do. 

If we practice these, we are essentially practicing the questions that are on the test! 

Q: Is it a good idea to practice these questions as much as possible before testing? 

A: Yes!

So what about these chances to win, you ask? Well, there are three, and they all involve watching an RTQ video and completing this beautifully designed study form:

1. Extra Credit. Receive extra credit in your technology/math support class for each completed form you turn in.

2. Drawing for prizes. Each completed form also serves as a ticket that will be entered into a drawing for prizes (prizes will be announced at a later date).

3. Pizza party with Baby Everett. The 10 people that complete the most study forms before testing will be awarded a pizza party with your amazing math teachers accompanied by the one and only Baby Everett! 

So what are you waiting for? Get studying!