Welcome to Murray Notes for November 2016 11/10/16
Topics today:
Some things I am thankful for.
Person electronics in the classroom :(
What are we covering in class?
Dear Parents/guardians and students,
~I am thankful for students who come to class willing to learn new things and take on challenges. Several logic puzzles have been offered in class to the students to work on after their regular work is done. I love watching them tackle new puzzles and games with enthusiasm and grit. Ask your student about the class challenges we have been doing. They may bring them home to share with you if you would like.
~I am thankful for parents/guardians who support their student and me by sending me emails and calling to clarify so that the lines of communication are open and the expectations are easy to follow. Part of my job is to communicate effectively and I appreciate your help.
~I need to address the fact that students need to keep personal electronic devices OFF or COMPLETELY OUT OF THE CLASSROOM. It is a major distraction when a device goes off (especially during an assessment) in class as every student in the room knows the device shouldn’t be on……so, the OHHHH and AHHHHH and pointing fingers at people causes class to be interrupted. Please encourage your student to keep within school policy regarding personal electronic devices which is on page 15 and 16 of the student CODE OF CONDUCT (which is located in the student agenda) that was handed out at the beginning of the year. Thanks for your assistance in this. ;)
What is going on in math class?
· In 6A we have started our study of the skills in chapter 6: Expressions.
§ Skills include: powers and exponents, numerical expressions, variables and expressions, write expressions, properties, the Distributive Property, equivalent expressions
· In Math 6 we have started our study of multiply and divide fractions in chapter 4.
§ Skills include: estimate products of fractions, multiply fractions and whole numbers, multiply fractions, multiply mixed numbers, convert measurement units, divide whole numbers by fractions, divide fractions, divide mixed numbers
· In Math 7 we have started our study of chapter 4: rational numbers.
§ Skills include: rational numbers on number lines, terminating and repeating decimals, compare and order rational numbers, add and subtract like fractions, add and subtract unlike fractions, add and subtract mixed numbers, multiply fractions, convert between systems, divide fractions
Please check my webpage for information about specific topics/skills and assignments. Here is a link to my page: http://www.tippcityschools.com/Domain/256
If you have any questions or would like to visit or conference, please feel free to contact me by calling 937-667-8454 ext 2511 or email
Take care,
NMurray ;)