Dear Families,
This will be my last message for this 2009-2010 school year.
I contracted C-Diff again towards the end of the school year and am currently being treated. I did not know I had the infection, although I had some of the symptoms.
Your child's Communication Arts portfolio will be available to pick up from the school's office beginning Monday, June 14. It includes many of your child's major projects, some daily work, an award and a letter from me.
Also, DVDs of SMS Seventh Grade Mustang pictures will be available for $3 each from the office. The DVDs can be uploaded on your computer, shared and printed from a home computer or from Target, Walgreen's, Costco, etc. many events, candids, and assemblies where seventh graders participated are featured as well as the end of the year activities.
I am sending out a postcard this week as well. I asked students to fill out a mailing label the last day of school.
As you may have heard, I will not be returning next year to Saeger. As my mother continues to decline, I will be spending part of the summer and until she passes to help care for her. Her primary physician felt she would not make it through the spring. She is suffering from Alzheimer's and a number of medical problems, but has been incredibly strong. I value whatever time I have with her at this point of time. After she passes, I will most likely then return to school to work on my Masters degree.
I have enjoyed your children immensely this year and have seen incredible growth. I have enjoyed their writing, and witnessed great work and effort on their part to prepare themselves for eighth grade. It has been a joy to get to know them as individuals and I wish each and every family the best of luck and hope to hear from you occasionally. I will miss being in the classroom and working with your children.
My school account was closed on June 3rd. I can be reached by e-mail at renekillpack@yahoo.com or you may call me at 636-922-7101 if you need to reach me. I hope to set up a family blog soon as well.
To my students-have a wonderful and safe summer with your families.
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. René Phillippe-Killpack
Friday, June 11, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Week of May 24-29 and June 1
This Week's Schedule....
Monday 5/24/2010 District Communication Arts Summative Day 1 Test
Novel Take-home Test due with novel and Post-Its
Tuesday 5/25/2010 District Communication Arts Summative Day 2 Test
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS / REPLACEMENT COST / DAMAGE FEES
due today to participate in Gatorball and Greek Olympics
Wednesday 5/26/2010 GATORBALL TOURNAMENT
Thursday 5/27/2010 ND LUNCH OUTSIDE / Guest Speaker 7th hour (Author)
Friday 5/28/102 Greek Olympics
Monday 5/31/2010 NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED
Tuesday 6/1/2010 Last Day of School - Seventh Grade Awards Assembly
Communication Arts Portfolios go home. Please ask your
child to share their work from throughout the year with you.
Chad Odom, a local author, will be speaking to future writers on Thursday. Chad will share his experiences with beginning his writing career. He will also talk about his book, The Last Archide, coming out this fall, and answer questions. We are very lucky to have Chad visit us!
Dear Parents,
You may have heard from your child that I will not be returning this fall. In the event my mother survives the next few months, I will be helping to care for her until her passing. In the near future, I plan to return to school to pursue certification in TSOL/ELL. I want to personally express my heartfelt thanks to all the families that supported their child in school this year, in making their academic success a priority, and being there for them. Parenting is hard work, but our children are worth it.
With great appreciation,
Mrs. Rene' Phillippe-Killpack
Mustangs Communication Arts
Seventh Grade
Saeger Accelerated Middle School
I hope that all my students will have a wonderful and safe summer!!!!!
Monday 5/24/2010 District Communication Arts Summative Day 1 Test
Novel Take-home Test due with novel and Post-Its
Tuesday 5/25/2010 District Communication Arts Summative Day 2 Test
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS / REPLACEMENT COST / DAMAGE FEES
due today to participate in Gatorball and Greek Olympics
Wednesday 5/26/2010 GATORBALL TOURNAMENT
Thursday 5/27/2010 ND LUNCH OUTSIDE / Guest Speaker 7th hour (Author)
Friday 5/28/102 Greek Olympics
Monday 5/31/2010 NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVED
Tuesday 6/1/2010 Last Day of School - Seventh Grade Awards Assembly
Communication Arts Portfolios go home. Please ask your
child to share their work from throughout the year with you.
Chad Odom, a local author, will be speaking to future writers on Thursday. Chad will share his experiences with beginning his writing career. He will also talk about his book, The Last Archide, coming out this fall, and answer questions. We are very lucky to have Chad visit us!
Dear Parents,
You may have heard from your child that I will not be returning this fall. In the event my mother survives the next few months, I will be helping to care for her until her passing. In the near future, I plan to return to school to pursue certification in TSOL/ELL. I want to personally express my heartfelt thanks to all the families that supported their child in school this year, in making their academic success a priority, and being there for them. Parenting is hard work, but our children are worth it.
With great appreciation,
Mrs. Rene' Phillippe-Killpack
Mustangs Communication Arts
Seventh Grade
Saeger Accelerated Middle School
I hope that all my students will have a wonderful and safe summer!!!!!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
May 19-21
Mustang Parents -
Our field trip to Busch Wildlife is tomorrow, May 20. Students need to dress for the weather and bring their lunch. It has been suggested that students also bring a wet washcloth in a ziploc bag to clean their shoes.
Assignment UPDATES:
A Wrinkle in Time take-home test went home today, 5/19/2010. Answers for Chapters 1-6 are due Friday and Answers for Chapters 7-12 are due Monday.
Friday, we will be taking Day One of the District Summative Test. Monday, we will take Day Two of the District Summative.
We are watching the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still (the original version).
STUDY ISLAND assignments for second semester are due, Friday, May 21 by mid-night. Students can access the site from home.
Lastly, classes are finishing their Science Fiction stories and their book page for the book we are dedicating to the library.
Our field trip to Busch Wildlife is tomorrow, May 20. Students need to dress for the weather and bring their lunch. It has been suggested that students also bring a wet washcloth in a ziploc bag to clean their shoes.
Assignment UPDATES:
A Wrinkle in Time take-home test went home today, 5/19/2010. Answers for Chapters 1-6 are due Friday and Answers for Chapters 7-12 are due Monday.
Friday, we will be taking Day One of the District Summative Test. Monday, we will take Day Two of the District Summative.
We are watching the film, The Day the Earth Stood Still (the original version).
STUDY ISLAND assignments for second semester are due, Friday, May 21 by mid-night. Students can access the site from home.
Lastly, classes are finishing their Science Fiction stories and their book page for the book we are dedicating to the library.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Next Two Weeks.....
MUSTANG FAMILIES...
There are a few changes to our schedule due to district tests finally arriving.
Here is the latest for your review:
Monday, May 17 at 6:30 is the Spartan Celebration. Many Mustang students are being recognized. Please attend this special event to recognize your child's achievements.
This week, students' final drafts of their science fiction stories are due! Parents should have received a rough draft and a checklist to review with their student last week. Hours 1,5,6,7 are due on Monday 5/17 and hours 2 & 3 are due next week on 5/26 due to MAC LAB availability.
Students have also been working on a book page which will be included in the MUSTANGS Communication Arts book dedicated to the library. Students chose a piece from their writing this year to create an individual page for the book. Students desiring a black and white printed copy will be able to sign up this week.
Lastly, students will receive a take-home test for their novel. They will have three days to complete the test and return it. The test will be sent on Tuesday, May 18 and will be due on Friday, May 21. **Please check Saeger's website under the Homework tab to review your child's assignments daily. While the last two weeks include some enjoyable outdoor activities, we will be continuing to finish up the semester's curriculum.
We will be traveling to Busch Wildlife Thursday, May 20 for our annual Science field trip. Students need to dress for the weather and bring a sack lunch. We will also be viewing the science fiction film, The Day the Earth Stood Still this week. We will be viewing the original version.
The last day for Saturday detention will be this Saturday, May 22 from 8:00-11:00. Students needing to complete work will need to attend. Parents will receive a call from a MUSTANG Team teacher if there child is behind. Please encourage your child to continue to be responsible in their classwork and home learning assignments and due dates. Current grades are posted.
District Testing will be done May 21st and 24th in the classroom.
A few additional date reminders....5/27 Yearbooks will be passed out and signed.
5/28 Early Release / Greek Olympics /BBQ
There are a few changes to our schedule due to district tests finally arriving.
Here is the latest for your review:
Monday, May 17 at 6:30 is the Spartan Celebration. Many Mustang students are being recognized. Please attend this special event to recognize your child's achievements.
This week, students' final drafts of their science fiction stories are due! Parents should have received a rough draft and a checklist to review with their student last week. Hours 1,5,6,7 are due on Monday 5/17 and hours 2 & 3 are due next week on 5/26 due to MAC LAB availability.
Students have also been working on a book page which will be included in the MUSTANGS Communication Arts book dedicated to the library. Students chose a piece from their writing this year to create an individual page for the book. Students desiring a black and white printed copy will be able to sign up this week.
Lastly, students will receive a take-home test for their novel. They will have three days to complete the test and return it. The test will be sent on Tuesday, May 18 and will be due on Friday, May 21. **Please check Saeger's website under the Homework tab to review your child's assignments daily. While the last two weeks include some enjoyable outdoor activities, we will be continuing to finish up the semester's curriculum.
We will be traveling to Busch Wildlife Thursday, May 20 for our annual Science field trip. Students need to dress for the weather and bring a sack lunch. We will also be viewing the science fiction film, The Day the Earth Stood Still this week. We will be viewing the original version.
The last day for Saturday detention will be this Saturday, May 22 from 8:00-11:00. Students needing to complete work will need to attend. Parents will receive a call from a MUSTANG Team teacher if there child is behind. Please encourage your child to continue to be responsible in their classwork and home learning assignments and due dates. Current grades are posted.
District Testing will be done May 21st and 24th in the classroom.
A few additional date reminders....5/27 Yearbooks will be passed out and signed.
5/28 Early Release / Greek Olympics /BBQ
Monday, May 3, 2010
Week of May 3-7
Students continue to read their novel A Wrinkle in Time. Part of their assignment is to respond to the literature using Post-It notes and their bookmark with ideas and prompts. The test will be on Wednesday, May 18, 2010. A calendar of assignments and special dates is going home on Tuesday, May 4. Please refer to it frequently.
Study Island assignments are all due on Friday, May 21. Students can log on at home and complete any they have not yet done. They are to do 10 questions per topic. A review of what your student has completed will be sent home on Friday, May 14. Students may also participate in *Learning Lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to work on their Study Island assignments. Students are receiving points fourth quarter for completion / participation in the program this year as part of the Mustangs Communication Arts curriculum.
Library books are due! Fines for damages or payment for lost books is required before participation in our end of the year celebrations (Greek Olympics, special days, etc.)
Lastly, Mustang students are compiling a book of their best writing throughout the year to be donated to the library. They need their journals to receive credit for this special project.
We are finishing the year with propaganda and the science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still based on H.G. Wells' class novel. We will be viewing the original version.
Study Island assignments are all due on Friday, May 21. Students can log on at home and complete any they have not yet done. They are to do 10 questions per topic. A review of what your student has completed will be sent home on Friday, May 14. Students may also participate in *Learning Lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school to work on their Study Island assignments. Students are receiving points fourth quarter for completion / participation in the program this year as part of the Mustangs Communication Arts curriculum.
Library books are due! Fines for damages or payment for lost books is required before participation in our end of the year celebrations (Greek Olympics, special days, etc.)
Lastly, Mustang students are compiling a book of their best writing throughout the year to be donated to the library. They need their journals to receive credit for this special project.
We are finishing the year with propaganda and the science fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still based on H.G. Wells' class novel. We will be viewing the original version.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Science Fiction stories
Students can access their stories from school by following these directions:
Open Internet Explorer.
Go to 'File' and 'Open'.
When the box appears, type the following: https://mydocs.fhsdschools.org/mydocs/saegerstudents/ (put your student number at the end)
Check the box that says 'Open as Web folder'.
Log in box will appear....enter your student number in the 'User name' with a '@fhsd' after it.
Type in your password (just like at school).
After you log in, you'll see 'My Dcouments' folder. Double click your folder and start working!
Open Internet Explorer.
Go to 'File' and 'Open'.
When the box appears, type the following: https://mydocs.fhsdschools.org/mydocs/saegerstudents/ (put your student number at the end)
Check the box that says 'Open as Web folder'.
Log in box will appear....enter your student number in the 'User name' with a '@fhsd' after it.
Type in your password (just like at school).
After you log in, you'll see 'My Dcouments' folder. Double click your folder and start working!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Week of April 26 Happenings
This week, students are working on their Science Fiction stories in class. We will be peer editing and typing our stories, using the laptops from the library.
Tuesday we will be taking the Fiction Summative (seventh grade building test).
Students are reading A Wrinkle in Time. All classes have been asked to respond to the novel using writing prompts provided on the bookmark they were given last week. Parents, please ask them about their reading nightly. The two-week reading schedule is below and students may read with a parent.
We will be viewing The Day the Earth Stood Still after finishing A Wrinkle in Time.
Students are to complete their Study Island assignments assigned this quarter. There will be a final in May over the material (Grade Level Expectations aligned with our units). Students can log in at home on Internet Explorer or Safari.
Lastly, there are a few of the important end-of-the-year dates below listed. Students must have all their work in (including Study Island assignments) , their library fines / lost book fees paid and be demonstrating Positive Behavior this last month of school to participate in the special days of fun scheduled below with an *.
Reading Schedule for A Wrinkle in Time through May 9th.
4/26 Students should have read through chapter 4. Chapters 1-4 were assigned last week.
4/27 chapter 5 assigned
4/30 chapter 6 assigned
5/6 chapter 7 we will read in class together
5/8-5/9 chapter 8 we will read in class together
5/10 chapter 9 assigned
5/12 chapter 10 will be read with partners
5/15-5/16 chapter 11
5/17 chapter 12
5/18 Review for book test
6/19 Test on A Wrinkle in Time
Seventh Grade special dates in MAY and JUNE
May 13 World Bird Sanctuary presentation 9:30 through 3rd hour
May 13 PACK Skate Night 6-8 Skate Galaxy
May 17 Spartan Celebration
May 20 Field Trip to Busch Wildlife (Mustangs)*
May 24 Gator Ball*
May 27 yearbooks delivered / student signing
May 28 Greek Olympics*
June 1st 7th grade Awards Ceremony
DATES TO BE ADDED: Guest Speakers - Linda Nowak - Author / Climber , Chad Odom - Author
PBS Party for Mustang students who qualify*
Tuesday we will be taking the Fiction Summative (seventh grade building test).
Students are reading A Wrinkle in Time. All classes have been asked to respond to the novel using writing prompts provided on the bookmark they were given last week. Parents, please ask them about their reading nightly. The two-week reading schedule is below and students may read with a parent.
We will be viewing The Day the Earth Stood Still after finishing A Wrinkle in Time.
Students are to complete their Study Island assignments assigned this quarter. There will be a final in May over the material (Grade Level Expectations aligned with our units). Students can log in at home on Internet Explorer or Safari.
Lastly, there are a few of the important end-of-the-year dates below listed. Students must have all their work in (including Study Island assignments) , their library fines / lost book fees paid and be demonstrating Positive Behavior this last month of school to participate in the special days of fun scheduled below with an *.
Reading Schedule for A Wrinkle in Time through May 9th.
4/26 Students should have read through chapter 4. Chapters 1-4 were assigned last week.
4/27 chapter 5 assigned
4/30 chapter 6 assigned
5/6 chapter 7 we will read in class together
5/8-5/9 chapter 8 we will read in class together
5/10 chapter 9 assigned
5/12 chapter 10 will be read with partners
5/15-5/16 chapter 11
5/17 chapter 12
5/18 Review for book test
6/19 Test on A Wrinkle in Time
Seventh Grade special dates in MAY and JUNE
May 13 World Bird Sanctuary presentation 9:30 through 3rd hour
May 13 PACK Skate Night 6-8 Skate Galaxy
May 17 Spartan Celebration
May 20 Field Trip to Busch Wildlife (Mustangs)*
May 24 Gator Ball*
May 27 yearbooks delivered / student signing
May 28 Greek Olympics*
June 1st 7th grade Awards Ceremony
DATES TO BE ADDED: Guest Speakers - Linda Nowak - Author / Climber , Chad Odom - Author
PBS Party for Mustang students who qualify*
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Fourth Quarter Notes
Mustangs worked hard this week and have finished MAP testing. We are returning to our regular routines and schedule.
COMING UP - Over the next two weeks we will be finishing up our science fiction / fantasy unit. Students will be writing short stories and beginning a new novel. Please watch for a reading calendar to come home. We will continue to journal and practice sentence mechanics, word usage, grammar, and punctuation. We will spend a few days on advertising propaganda and the techniques used by advertisers.
STUDY ISLAND - SI assignments are due Wednesday, April 14 This is an extension. Students can work on Study Island from home or attend Learning Lab on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to complete their assignments. Students who do not have computer access at home can request a packet from me or use the public library to work on their assignments. Students have been given instructions how to log on from home or the library
HOME LEARNING - Students will have home learning most days either reading and writing in their journals or completing practice exercises. Please check Saeger's website under "Homework" for your child's assignments.
VIEW YOUR CHILD'S GRADES ONLINE - If you do not have a Parent Internet Viewer account (where you can access your child's grades), please contact Marie Haupt at 851-5470 for directions. She will be happy to help you set up your account.
CONFERENCES - If you were unable to attend or meet with me during conferences and would like to have a phone conference or meet for a conference, please contact me by sending a note with your child, calling at 636-851-5798, or sending me an e-mail at rene.killpack@fhsdchools.org and we will set up a time to conference.
END of the YEAR ACTIVITIES - Lastly, we are nearing the end of the school year and have some special end-of-the year activities planned for our seventh graders. Students have been reminded that behavior (in all settings and at all times) and responsibility for their academics are a requirement for attendance. In addition, students owing fines for library books or other lost or damaged materials must have those fines paid before attending these activities.
COMING UP - Over the next two weeks we will be finishing up our science fiction / fantasy unit. Students will be writing short stories and beginning a new novel. Please watch for a reading calendar to come home. We will continue to journal and practice sentence mechanics, word usage, grammar, and punctuation. We will spend a few days on advertising propaganda and the techniques used by advertisers.
STUDY ISLAND - SI assignments are due Wednesday, April 14 This is an extension. Students can work on Study Island from home or attend Learning Lab on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to complete their assignments. Students who do not have computer access at home can request a packet from me or use the public library to work on their assignments. Students have been given instructions how to log on from home or the library
HOME LEARNING - Students will have home learning most days either reading and writing in their journals or completing practice exercises. Please check Saeger's website under "Homework" for your child's assignments.
VIEW YOUR CHILD'S GRADES ONLINE - If you do not have a Parent Internet Viewer account (where you can access your child's grades), please contact Marie Haupt at 851-5470 for directions. She will be happy to help you set up your account.
CONFERENCES - If you were unable to attend or meet with me during conferences and would like to have a phone conference or meet for a conference, please contact me by sending a note with your child, calling at 636-851-5798, or sending me an e-mail at rene.killpack@fhsdchools.org and we will set up a time to conference.
END of the YEAR ACTIVITIES - Lastly, we are nearing the end of the school year and have some special end-of-the year activities planned for our seventh graders. Students have been reminded that behavior (in all settings and at all times) and responsibility for their academics are a requirement for attendance. In addition, students owing fines for library books or other lost or damaged materials must have those fines paid before attending these activities.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Study Island / MAP Prep Assignments
Study Island assignments to review and prepare for the MAP test include the following:
Summarize / Paraphrase, Main Idea, Draw Conclusions, Compare / Contrast, Propaganda / Author's Viewpoint, Mood, Theme, Cause / Effect, Point of View, Problem / Solution, Composing Sentences, Transitions, Pronouns / Antecedents, Graphic Organizers, Letters / Envelopes
Students can log onto Study Island through the Internet. They log in by writing their first (given) name and last name @ saeger (no spaces). Their password is their student number.
If students will be traveling, they can go to the selection bar on the right and choose printable worksheets and do the worksheets instead. Students are to complete 15 questions per topic.
Our current Study Island assignment is due Tuesday, April 6. We spent Wednesday, March 31 in the MAC Lab working on the assignments.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
March 31, 2010
Study Island assignments are due...Wednesday 3/31/2010 No fooling! :)
MAP TESTING next week....get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast!
Watch for Saeger's monthly newsletter for more information...
And check the Mustang Communication Arts blog this weekend!
And read... read... read
Pictures are coming....
MAP TESTING next week....get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast!
Watch for Saeger's monthly newsletter for more information...
And check the Mustang Communication Arts blog this weekend!
And read... read... read
Pictures are coming....
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