MSN Seventh Grade
Stars' Block

 Stars' students learn about themselves and classmates at Camp Duncan

Check out the Photo Gallery for more pictures of the Camp Duncan field trip.

Fisher's science class goes up in smoke

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Pollak's students bring alive nonfiction

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7th graders blow of language arts to blow bubbles

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Teachers and parents celebrate students at Wolf Pride Breakfast

Check out the Photo Gallery for more "Breakfast Club" pictures of Wolf Pride award winners and their families.

Literature castaways party at the end of the novel

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Students manipulate math

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Important Dates

September 1- No School
September 8-26- Fall MAP Testing
September 11-Open House
September 26- MSN Activity Night
October 10-Early Release Day
October 13- Columbus Day
October 24- End of First Quarter  and MSN Halloween Activity Night
October 27-Early Release Day
November 4-Institute Day
November 6-MSN Parent Teacher Conferences
November 10-25-MSN Book Fair
November 11 Veteran's Day
November 14-15-MSN Fall Play
November 18-MSN Parent Teacher Conferences
November 25-Early Release Day, Parent Teacher Conferences
November 26 Non Student Attendance Day
December 10 Holiday Chorus Concert
December 12-Winter Activity Night
December 19-Last Day Before Winter Break
January5-School Resumes
January 19-Martin Luther King Day
January 22-2nd Quarter Ends
January 23-Institute Day
February 13-MSN Valentine Activity Night
February 16-President's Day
February 20-Early Release Day
March 2- 13-ISAT Testing
March 30-April 3- Spring Break
April 8-30-Spring Maps Testing
April 13-Institute Day
April 22-Early Release Day
April 23-25-MSN Spring Musical
May 1-Institute Day and Spring Activity Night
May7-8-7th Grade Springfield Trip
May 11-15-MSN Book Fair
May 22-Early Release Day
May 25-Memorial Day
June 11-Last Day of School

Star's Block Team Web Pages

Literature and Language Arts:  Jennifer Lippert, Stacie Noisey and Alba Pollak
Math: Capri Paluch/Renzo Fontana, Alison Mahoney
Science: Sheri Fisher
Social Studies: Dean Starr
Special Education: Helene Garel-Frantzen and Julie Pollack

Student Suggestions for Success

Accurately fill out assignment notebook daily for every class.
Be actively involved in lessons.
Complete homework on time.
Make up missing work in a timely manner.
Keep your binder and locker organized.
Put forth your best effort.

Parent Suggestions for Student Success

Make sure your child has a quiet place free from distractions to study and to complete homework.

Check to see that your child's assignment notebook is being filled out correctly, including daily homework and upcoming tests, quizzes, and projects.

Check that your child's work is complete, follows directions, and is neat.

Help your child with study strategies and be sure they they are prepared for quizzes and tests.
 
Talk to your child about what they are learning in class and how they are progressing.
 
Communicate with teachers to follow-up on your child's progress.

If your child is part of extra-curricular activities, such as sports teams or clubs, or if they are in band, orchestra, or chorus, help them to manage their commitments to these activities with their homework responsibilities.  

Parent Teacher Partnership

Let's work together to make this school a great success. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via e-mail or phone. We are happy to help and look forward to meeting all of you and working with you this year.


Band/Orchestra Lesson Calendar

The information on this calendar is a resource for parents and students and is not meant to act as a substitute for student responsibility in balancing lessons with class commitments.  Keep in mind that lessons are subject  to change without notice on the website and band and orchestra teachers reserve the right to change groupings.
 

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Weekly Calendar

The information on the calendars is a resource for parents and students and is not meant to act as a substitute for student responsibility in writing down assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects. Keep in mind that calendars are subject  to change without notice on the website. 

Week of  06/01/09-6/05/09

Stars' Calendar	Monday 6/01/09 All Students should return books to library and pay fines.	Tuesday 6/02/09	Wednesday 6/03/09	Thursday 6/04/09	Friday 6/05/09
Literature Lippert: 1st and 9th Period "Monsters" and 2nd Period Frendel Pollak:	Lippert: Reading Log due	G-F	Lippert: Pollak:	Lippert: Literary Terms Final Exam	G-F   Lippert: All late and absent work must be completed by this day. Pollak:
Language Arts Lippert: Public Speaking Pollak: Creative Writing G-F:	Lippert:	Lippert:   Pollak:	Lippert:	Lippert:   Pollak:	Pollak: I Lippert: Final Spelling Test; All late work and absent work must be completed by this day.   G-F
Math Academic: Standard: Pre-Algebra:	Paluch: Standard Math - Chapter 12 Test	.	Paluch:   Martin: Standard Math: Chapter 12 test final in class exam (open note/book) June 4,5,8	Martin: Standard Math-final in class exam (open note/book) June 4,5,8	Brickman: Martin: Standard Math-final in class exam (open note/book) June 4,5,8
Science :		Fisher:	Fisher:	Fisher:	Fisher:
Social Studies:					Starr:
World  Language:			Mahrin:	Harfst: Anderson:	Anderson:
Fine and Applied Arts:
Physical Education and Health:					PE

Week of 05/25/09-5/29/09

Stars' Calendar	Monday 06/08/09	Tuesday 06/09/09	Wednesday 06/10/09 7th Grade pass out yearbooks; Honor Assembly	Thursday 06/11/09 Last  Day of School; Dismissal 9:00 AM	Friday 06/12/09 First Full Day of Summer Vacation
Literature Lippert : Pollak: G-F: The Cay	Lippert: Reading Log     G-F    Pollak:		Pollak:    .Lippert:	Lippert:	Lippert:     Pollak:
Language Arts Lippert : G-F: Pollak:	Pollak: I   Lippert:	Lippert:	Lippert:	Lippert:	Lippert:   Pollak:
Math Academic: Standard: Pre-algebra:	Paluch: Students finish finals all periods. Martin: Standard Math-final in class exam (open note/book) June 4,5,8	Martin: Paluch: Students finish finals all periods.		Paluch: Brickman:	Martin: Paluch:
Science:					Fisher:
Social Studies		Star:	Star:	Star:	Star:
World Language			Harfst:
Fine and Applied Arts		Anderson:
Physical Education and Health		PE:	Health: