Seventh Grade Newsletter Your Monthly Update from the CCP Middle School Team
May Edition
Math
Mrs. Perlow dperlow@chaminade-stl.org
You can get Test Correction forms from Ms. Perlow or from the PDF in Canvas. They should be turned in to her no later than end-of-day on May 14th. You can earn up to half of the points that you missed on the test. This is a great way to (1) pad your grade, (2) learn from your mistakes, and (3) start studying for the exam. The Second Semester Final Exam will be open-note. It will 30 questions for 60 points and the questions will be similar to the questions from the four Chapter Tests.
Science
Mr. Pendelton tpendelton@chaminade-stl.org
As we wind down the semester we have focused on puberty and the human reproductive system. There will be no test over these two units as these will be the focus of the content on the final exam. Information about the final work and the final exam can be found on Canvas.
Theology
Mr. Slattery rslattery@chaminade-stl.org
We are finishing up our unit on the Book of Revelation and preparing for the exam. The Exam will cover only the 2nd semester information. • Here is the Exam Information. • Here is the Practice Exam.
Stem
Ms. Schaaf cschaaf@chaminade-stl.org
We will have our final test over binary, binary conversions, logic gates, and wiring logic gates. There will be multiple exam reviews provided. PowerPoints, guided notes, and notebooks are also an excellent resource to study!
P,E,
Mr. Morgan jmorgan@chaminade-stl.org
The boys are ending the school year with units of hockey kickball baseball and archery. They will also be running the mile for time . Thanks for a great year !
Latin
Mr. Makarewicz jmakarewicz@chaminade-stl.org
A final exam module is available on Canvas that contains a study guide. In the last two weeks leading up to the exam, a practice exam and other study materials will be added to this module. For the past several weeks, we have been working out of the online Cambridge Latin Course. Next year we will switch to this series of textbooks for the whole year, so student may sell back their Familia Romana textbook.
Chinese
Mrs. Chien wchien@chaminade-stl.org
We are into the final unit (Unit 6 - Mavis) with how to describe a person's appearance. There will be one more vocabulary sheet, we will read a story about Mavis. For the final exam, you will need to know ALL structures and ALL vocabulary from unit 1 to unit 6, including dates. In the final exam, you will be assessed in 4 different categories; speaking, writing, listening and reading. They will be done during the week of May 17 AND the exam week. I will post the dates on Canvas soon. Please contact me if you have any questions or need extra support.
Spanish
Mrs. Galvan mgalvan@chaminade-stl.org
Students will be spending these last few weeks reviewing for their final exams. Their final exam will be on Canvas like their first semester exam. It will cover what they have been taught this second semester. There is a Quizlet study set linked on Canvas under "Course Resources" that will cover the vocabulary they will need to recall on the exam. In addition, I will provide four parts to a study guide one class at a time before the final exam. This will help chunk their studying. These study guides will be available on Canvas with videos reviewing the answers.
French
Mrs. Dalton cdalton@chaminade-stl.org
Tutoring is still on Wednesday afternoons in MS14. Download the Duolingo app to keep up with your French over summer. **Remember to keep your French book and workbook for next year! Bon été!
Theatre
Mrs. Lawrence slawrence@chaminade-stl.org
To wrap up our time together, students will create a Scenic Design for the play "Holes," which we just finished reading in class. Students will create a theatre and set design for in Drama class! "Holes" using Minecraft Education Edition. If time allows, we will share these projects in class. We will also watch the film adaptation of "Holes" in class. For the final exam in Drama, students are asked to watch a play or musical, and then write a one page reflection on the production. Students can find links to our Chaminade productions from this year on our Final Exam Canvas Module, as well as links to various professional recordings. Students are also welcome to watch a production they have access to at home through DVD, Blu-Ray, or streaming services. We will watch a production in class that students can write about as well. During exam week, our time will be used to write and submit the Production Reflection Paper. Students are welcome to begin this paper before exam week. All information can also be found in our Final Exam Canvas Module. Any questions, please let me know. Thank you for a fun, safe, and exciting year
Art
Mr. Anthony manthony@chaminade-stl.org
7th grade artists are currently completing a muchanticipated clay project. Look for their work to be coming home soon. Their final exam will be a reflection essay. They will utilize their experiences - both formal and informal critiques, short reflections on projects, and daily discussions about what they have learned - to formally reflect on their art making. Excellent growth this semester gentlemen!
Band
Mr. Jones hjones@chaminade-stl.org
Band Members, congratulations on excellent performances at both the Spring Band Concert and the Spring Jazz Concert! You will need your instruments for every class that’s left including The one during Assessment Week.
Social Studies
Mr. Chiburis cchiburis@chaminade-stl.org
We will conclude the year learning about Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica. Our exam will include a project with a guideline sheet directing the students on how to complete the project.
English
Mr. Hanock jhanock@chaminadestl.org The Seventh Graders are working on their finals. The final
is in three parts. The first part is a typical vocabulary test on the current unit combined with a test over their current literature, Prisoner B-3087. The second part of the final will be an informational essay on the topic of their choice. The essay is five paragraphs and will be worked on a bit in class, but it will also require some at-home research and writing. The third part of the final will be a presentation on the information essay they are working on. This presentation will be done using Google Slides or Powerpoint and will require the students to present their research findings from their essays.
Messages from your Middle School team: Principal
Dr. Guidry tguidry@chaminade-stl.org
Counselor
Mr. Twellman jtwellman@chaminade-stl.org
Learning Consultant Mr. Hale jhale@chaminade-stl.org
Counselor
Mrs. Griese lgriese@chaminade-stl.org
If you're looking for any extra tutoring before exams, please reach out for more information! Encourage your son to start his study guides/projects about 2 weeks away from the test. This gives him plenty of time to ask questions and work with his teachers. If you need clarification or need some guidance, don't hesitate to call or email.
It has been wonderful working with you and your son this year! Have a very safe and happy summer!
to our Students of the Month! March: Isaiah Butler April: Cormac Ward
ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE:
DATES TO REMEMBER: 5/21: House Polo--House Meetings 5/24-5/26 Final Exams 5/28: Exam Make Up Day ATTENDANCE REMINDER: Will your son be absent or virtual? Does he have an appointment and need to leave early or arrive late? Call the Middle School Office at 314.692.6687 or email Susie at sclark@chaminade-stl.org