Study Island - another option to obtaining ribbons

Good afternoon Cava Families,

 

I wanted to let you all know that I am going to go ahead and open up ALL blue ribbons for the year so that they may be accessible to your student.  The reason behind this is to help out your student a bit more in a feeling of success and the ability to obtain their blue ribbons a bit easier.

 

Here’s the opportunity….

 

Students will proceed with their daily lessons (both online and offline) in Math and Language (for 8^th graders Science and History as well).  A daily lesson may look something like this

 

 

If your student completed the lesson in math on the Pythagorean Theorem, then they could go ahead and log into Study Island and complete the blue ribbon that matches it.  The students might then have an easier time passing the blue ribbons if they’ve just had a lesson on it.  Below is a blue ribbon tracker that you would use (in your grade level of course) to match up the concepts.  You’ll see that this is a ribbon that was set to be completed on 3/4/2013, however it if matches the lesson your student has done, this may make it easier.  Please note that not all assignments have a blue ribbon. 

 

 

That being said, the blue ribbon tracker still needs to be followed to ensure that the blue ribbons that will be on your new assignment sheet are completed by the end of the semester. 

 

If you choose to try and match up your ribbons, you would use the following steps in order to access all of them.

 

First, you’ll choose, CA programs

 

 

Then you will choose your student’s grade level.  For the example below, this is for a 6^th grade student.

 

 

Once you have done that, you will click on the particular subject area you wish.  For both 6^th and 7^th grade, you will only work on MATH and LANGUAGE.  However, 8^th graders will work on MATH, LANGUAGE, HISTORY, and SCIENCE.

 

 

Once you’ve chosen your subject area, you’ll see all of the blue ribbons pop up, including those you’ve already earned ribbons for.

 

 

This is JUST an option as many have stated that it would be a lot more beneficial if students could complete blue ribbons (if offered) that matched the lesson for that particular day. 

 

PLEASE NOTE:  Your student is STILL REQUIRED to ensure that they follow their blue ribbon tracker in order to meet the Study Island Requirements on the Middle School Grading Scale (attached).  I have attached the blue ribbon trackers for grades 6-8 to ensure you have them to follow each week.

 

 

I hope this helps a bit for those of you that wanted to take advantage of it.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

Thanks,

 

 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

 

 

Valentine's Party Outing

 

Valentine's Party

Game Day

Wednesday, February 13th

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Round Table Pizza

253 Spreckels Ave., Manteca

 Come have All-U-Can Eat Pizza & Salad with other CAVA Families

 

$6.99 per person (adult), $3.99 for kids

 Bring a favorite board game to play with CAVA friends

 We will have a craft area for anyone who wants to decorate a Valentine's bag

 Bring Valentines to pass out to CAVA students (we will let you know the number on Friday, February 8th)

 Please RSVP at www.cavaparent.org

 

Teachers attending:

Nancy Murphy, Christie Louis and Kim Gutierrez

 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

 

 

A few items for the week

Good morning and welcome back!

 

At this point, you have more than likely already received your student’s report card.  Per my last email sent out last week, you will note how grades are calculated.  Cava uses specific guidelines from the Middle School Grading Scale.  I had sent this document a few times semester 1 so that everyone would be aware of what the expectations were. For your convenience, I have attached it again. 

 

A note about the PE Logs – As teachers we have deadlines we have to follow in order for report cards to be turned in and mailed out on time.  However, in order to give families that much more time (even thought it was passed the deadlines), I waited to print out the reports the day before they were mailed.  What was printed and viewed was what was entered on report cards. 

 

As you all know, if you are a family of Cava, you receive multiple emails from various people of Cava.  For semester 2, you’ll want to ensure you are checking all emails regularly for updates and such. 

 

Additionally, you are all aware that there is a new assignment sheet for semester 2 and teachers have the 10 days of the start of the semester to get those out. I have been and will continue to be working on these this week.  Thank you for your patience. 

 

As kmailed out to new families, thank you for getting started on your Scantron, Study Island, and the Online Learning tutorials.

 

Again, I am working on the assignment sheets but in the meantime, please ensure your student (unless an ISMA has not been signed or approved) is working on their online schools and completing their daily work (both online and offline).  Please also ensure attendance is being taken DAILY.  Cava runs reports weekly and therefore, it is important to stay up to date on attendance.  Study Island is also another MUST.  As you can see by the grading scale, Study Island plays a HUGE part in the Middle School report card.  One could have perfect progress but not have completed 75% or 50% of blue ribbons in a particular subject which then would result in a grade lower.

 

Thank you for all of you who signed your ISMA.  I apologize for those who had to sign it more than once but these documents are crucial and dates usually play into a factor.  Please note if the ISMA is not signed, your child will be locked out of their courses.  If you have not signed your ISMA, please look in your inbox this morning as I sent out a few more a short time ago. 

 

Thank you for your patience.  We should be all set to go come this Friday. 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

 

 

Cava Community & Family Support

 

CAVA Community & Family Support / Marketing

Monthly Memo –January 2013

 

CAVA Community & Family Support

 

  K¹² Clubs – Would your student like to participate in a K¹² Club?  So far, approximately 15,000 students across the country have already joined in on the fun!  Clubs cover a wide variety of topics and are targeted at specific ages and grade levels, so there’s something for everyone!  If you would like more information on clubs, or to sign up for a club, please visit http://www.k12.com/k12-student-clubs/hobbies. 

 

 

  This year in the Winterland Celebration Competition, K¹² wanted to see your creative expressions of what winter means to you – and you delivered!  K¹² received many wonderful essays and gingerbread house entries from students across the country.  Judges had their work cut out for them!  However, winners have now been named, and we invite you to celebrate the creative spirit of all K¹² students.  Take a look at all of the entries received, including those from our winners, in our online gallery.  K¹² thanks all of the students who participated and brought us into their world of winter! 

 

  Wanted:  Outings Photos – Did you attend a fun outing or other CAVA event?  Please send your photos to Cynthia Tkalec at ctkalec@caliva.org or post directly to our CAVA Facebook page at www.k12.com/cavafb!  Please also pass the photos along to the homeroom teacher so they can be displayed in the next Monday Homeroom session.  Kids love to see themselves on the screen, so let’s show some school spirit and let them see all the fun things we have going on!  Remember, a signed photo release must be on file with the homeroom teacher for a photo to be displayed. 

 

 

National School Choice Week

 

  National School Choice Week  http://www.schoolchoiceweek.com/   (Jan. 27-Feb. 2) This event brings an unprecedented level of public awareness to school choice, demonstrating to the nation that the school choice movement is large and diverse. With thousands of positive, upbeat events happening across the country during National School Choice Week, the celebration allows millions of Americans to learn more about the benefits of school choice. By truly engaging the grassroots, National School Choice Week helps build a broad, bipartisan, and unique coalition for educational change – one person and one community at a time. 

 

In what is sure to become an annual CAVA celebration, activities include 30 different in-person events across the state, an all-school virtual assembly, and fun Facebook activities each day.  We are honored to be the school of choice for all of our CAVA Families, and are thrilled to have had the chance to celebrate with you! 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

 

 

4th & 7th grade writing exam - LATHROP SITE OPTION

California State

4^th and7^th Grade Writing Exam

Lathrop Site

 

Dear 4^th and 7^thn Grade Students and Parents,

 

All 4^th and 7^th grade students are required to take the California State Writing Exam as part of their standardized testing.  Here is all the information for students taking the test in Lathrop:

 

Where:   ITT Technical Institute

16916 South Harlan Road

Lathrop, CA 95330

 

               

When:  March 5, 2013 – Writing Test, 9am to 11am

8:45am – arrive, sign in, test will begin

11am -  parents can pick students up (if student finishes early, they can call you using a teacher cell phone)

 

What to bring:  A book to read if you get finished early, water, and a snack (if desired).

 

What will be supplied:  Paper, pencils, erasers.

 

Parents will not be allowed in the room during testing.

 

Please contact your teacher if you have any questions.

 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

 

 

State Writing Test - 4th and 7th graders

California State

4^th and7^th Grade Writing Exam

Modesto Site

 

Dear 4^th and 7^thn Grade Students and Parents,

 

All 4^th and 7^th grade students are required to take the California State Writing Exam as part of their standardized testing.  Here is all the information for students taking the test in Modesto:

 

Where:  Calvary Chapel of Modesto

4300 American Ave., Modesto, CA (Church faces Pelandale Ave.)

There will be a sign in/out table in front of church. 

               

When:  March 5, 2013 – Writing Test, 10am to 12noon

9:45am – arrive, sign in, test will begin

12 noon -  parents can pick students up (if student finishes early, they can call you using a teacher cell phone)

 

What to bring:  A book to read if you get finished early, water, and a snack (if desired).

 

What will be supplied:  Paper, pencils, erasers.

 

Parents will not be allowed in the room during testing.

 

Please contact Christie Louis at 209-872-6367 or clouis@caliva.org if you have any questions.

 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

 

 

8th Grade Students - Algebra Blue Ribbon Recordings Available

Good evening!

 

Attached you’ll find a few recordings for some of the Algebra blue ribbons.  Feel free to take a look if you are in need of some help with the attached blue ribbons!

 

*graph equations

*polynomials

*points on a line

 

Christie Louis 6-8 Teacher 2360 Shasta Way Unit A Simi Valley, CA 93065 ph 209-872-6367 clouis@caliva.org cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com