Team Louis (Cava's Christie Louis' Class)

Welcome to our new blog page! This blog was created to help organize all of the emails that come from me related to Cava/K12. I will be using this blog as an additional means to communicating with my class. I will still use kmail and my caliva address (once it starts working), however, this blog will keep all information organized by topic/month. Also, I have provided a link towards the bottom right that holds documents that have once been emailed out. Enjoy!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

This week's Study Island Blue Ribbons

Good afternoon!

I wanted to offer out some resources out for some of this week’s assigned Blue Ribbons. I have listed this week’s assigned blue ribbons by grade level. Some have powerpoint presentations that go along with them and some do not.

6^th Grade

Math – Mean, Median, Mode

Language – Summarization/Forms of Fiction (attached)

7^th Grade

Math – Perimeter, Surface Area, & Volume/Scale Factor of Area & Volume (attached)

Language – Characteristics of Prose/Writing Purpose (attached)

8^th Grade

Math – Domain & Range

Language – Literary Devices (attached)

Science – Periodic Table

History – Early Attempts to Abolish Slavery

Hope this helps a bit. 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

8th Graders ONLY - Additional Assignment Info

Hi Wonderful 8^th Graders:

I just wanted to remind you of your upcoming Additional Assignment that is due March 8, 2013:

8^th Grade Composition (Literary Analysis and Composition):

Composition: Assignment #6, final draft due to your teacher by March 8, 2013

(Unit 5 Lesson 12 – Research Report)

I’ve attached a few resources to help you as you prepare your final draft. If you’d like to have me review a rough draft, I would be happy to do that! Please give me a few days prior to the due date to review your writing. Emailing would be the easiest way to do that.

And remember…your Language Arts Class Connect sessions (and recordings) guide students through each composition and are full of great support and resources, too!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Take Care,

Christie Louis

6-8 Teacher

2360 Shasta Way Unit A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
ph 209-872-6367

clouis@caliva.org

cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

7th Graders ONLY - Additional Assignment Info

Hi Wonderful 7^th Graders:

I just wanted to remind you of your upcoming Additional Assignment that is due March 8, 2013:

7^th Grade Composition (Intermediate Language Skills B):

Composition: Assignment #41, final draft due to your teacher by March 8, 2013

(Unit 8 Lesson 8 – Fictional Narrative)

And remember…your Language Arts Class Connect sessions (and recordings) guide students through each composition and are full of great support and resources, too!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Take Care,

Christie Louis

6-8 Teacher

2360 Shasta Way Unit A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
ph 209-872-6367

clouis@caliva.org

cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

6th Graders ONLY- Additional Assignment Info

Hi Wonderful 6^th Graders:

I just wanted to remind you of your upcoming Additional Assignment that is due March 8, 2013:

6^th Grade Composition (Intermediate Language Skills A):

Composition: Assignment #46, final draft due to your teacher by March 8, 2013

(Unit 5 Lesson 17 – Research Report)

And remember…your Language Arts Class Connect sessions (and recordings) guide students through each composition and are full of great support and resources, too!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Take Care,

Christie Louis

6-8 Teacher

2360 Shasta Way Unit A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
ph 209-872-6367

clouis@caliva.org

cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

At Home Reading/Comprehension Assessment Resource

Good Morning Cava Families!

Some of my families have inquired about access to reading level assessments to measure what current level their child is reading in. After some research, I found a free assessment that may just help. The website is

http://www.mindsprinting.com/mindsprinting/index.aspx

Below I have taken some snapshots of what you will come across while using this free assessment. I want to add it does not seem all that extensive, however, it may give you an initial idea of your child’s current reading/comprehension level.

First, you’ll just fill out some initial information.

Below is a little information about the site.

The assessment will start and will provide a few different passages along with some questions. I had quickly taken it just to be able to provide you with some snapshots.

When the student is done taking the assessment, the site will then provide you with the results. It will compare the grade level your child is currently in (the grade level you entered to begin) to the reading/comprehension level they performed at.

I’m sure this site offers more with a fee, however, I wanted to find you something free to provide you an idea of your child’s reading level.

Christie Louis

6-8 Teacher

2360 Shasta Way Unit A
Simi Valley, CA 93065
ph 209-872-6367

clouis@caliva.org

cavaschristielouis.blogspot.com

In Person Meeting Days - Work Sample Turn In

Good morning families!

As you know this year is FLYING by and before you know it, Quarter 3 will be coming to a close. I wanted to provide you with some dates that I will be available in your area so that you can drop by your samples, saving a stamp or two.

Next Friday, March 8^th, I will be in Tracy after 2:30. Our very own Sierra will be taking part in the 2^nd half of Cava’s Spelling Bee and is shooting for 1^st place that afternoon! Good luck Sierra! J I will then stick around until about 4 to allow any of those families that live in the Tracy area to drop by their samples. THIS IS NOT REQUIRED but just an opportunity to physically turn them in.

I will also be providing a “Work Sample Day” at the Woodward Park location in Manteca for families to do the same. I’m shooting for March 19^th, but that has not been finalized. At this time, Cava families will bring their work samples along with any additional assignments (from their assignment sheet) and we’ll work together to ensure all is complete for Quarter 3. On this day after turning in work samples, students are welcome to bring any board/sports games they wish to collaborate and mingle with their fellow classmates. We did something similar to this at our Valentine’s Day and it worked great! The kids had a lot of fun.

Below I have provided some snapshots of the various grade levels to ensure you’re aware of where to look to see what “additional required assignments” are due. Please also view your pacing guides to ensure the correct assignment and where to find the unit/lesson the assignment comes from.

6^th grade

7^th Grade

8^th Grade

****YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO SEND YOUR WORK SAMPLES ALONG WITH THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT, HOWEVER, I JUST WANTED TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TURN THEM IN PHYSICALLY. IF YOU ARE GOING TO MAIL THEM, PLEASE USE MY ADDRESS BELOW:

CHRISTIE LOUIS

2104 GASLIGHT DR.

MODESTO,CA 95355

I HAVE ALSO ATTACHED THE WORK SAMPLE CHECKLIST FOR THE DIFFERENT QUARTERS. PLEASE PRINT AND USE THE CHECKLIST, TITLED QUARTER 3.

Please ensure that your student is labeling each work sample turned in with their

- First and last name

- Date they completed the sample (should match the OLS)

- Subject (if it’s language, please label, GUM, Vocab, Comp,)

- - Unit/Lesson Number

- Pg __ of ___ (each page counts as one)

Thanks so much! If you need anything or have any questions, please feel free to contact me. 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

Monday, February 25, 2013

Weekly Newsletter - February 25th - PLEASE READ

Hello Wonderful CAVA Families,

Please find the weekly newsletter attached as a .pdf entitled CAVA Weekly Road Map 2.25.2013. After opening the newsletter, I recommend saving it to your computer in a “Newsletter” folder so you can easily access the information, should you need to find it again. This folder will be a wonderful resource throughout the year! PLEASE MAKE SURE TO VIEW THE PFT AND WRITING TEST ATTACHMENT IF IT IS APPLICABLE TO YOUR CHILD. J

Please let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!

Thank 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

7th Grade Writing Test

Good morning Families!

I wanted to resend the email below to confirm some information about the upcoming Writing Test. Also, there was a flyer that came out for the Lathrop site, however, you’ll want to confirm your child’s site on Cava Parent. We try to assign students locations that are relatively close to their home. Please view the attached zip file as there are helpful ways to prepare for this assessment. If your child missed the class connects that were focusing on the different genres, please see one of the attachments in the file that have the recordings available.

From: Christie Louis [mailto:clouis@caliva.org]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 3:42 PM
Subject: 7th Grade Writing Test

Good Afternoon CAVA Learning Coaches,

As you are aware, the 7th grade Writing Test will be on March 5^th this year. All 7th graders will be participating in this test and it is important for them to prepare.

The 7th grade Class Connect Composition classes have reviewed 2 of the 4 genres that could possibly be chosen for the test (narrative, persuasive, response to literature, and summary writing). The last 2 live sessions will be held the weeks of February 15^th and February 25^th. If you have a 7th grader who has missed the first 2 genres (narrative and persuasive), the recordings are attached. Please encourage your students to attend the live sessions for the last 2 genres (response to literature and summary). Attached, you will also find additional resources and the PowerPoints that have been used in the past for test prep.

Thank you so much for all you are doing to help your students prepare for the Writing Test! If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me.

Thank you and have a great day!