Tuesday, August 23, 2016

1st Week of School Continued...



We survived our first full day of school today… students saw my award winning “First Day of School” video, learned how to cover a text book and received their text books.  Tomorrow we will be using the chrome books and all students will pull up Plus Portals, my blog and register for the Remind 101 app (if they have a cell phone).  This should take the whole class period.  Then Thursday we will sign-up for all the dates on our Science Experiment Calendar then I will post that on this blog.  Here are a few pics of what the science lab looks like.
 
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

1st Week of School



The new school year starts this Monday August 22nd (½ Day)… I am looking forward to seeing everyone.  I am seeing lots of new names on my class lists so that is exciting.  A couple things I need to express before school starts… besides August 24th being Picture Day I would like ALL my 7th and 8th graders to bring their cell phones to my class (if they have them).  I am doing something else new… the chrome books will be in my room that day and students are going to register and/or re-register for the Remind 101 App.  I figure let’s get that out of the way right away and that way there is no excuse for not doing it.  Students feel free to do this prior.  Also, “Meet the Teacher Night” is August 31st; I will NOT be there I have a prior commitment so for many parents you already know me, but just in case you need a reminder go on Plus Portals everything you need to know about me and the upcoming school year is there.  However, if you are a new parent or we have never met by all means come in and see me before or after school and we can talk about my expectations; just let me know that you are coming.  Lastly, I am NOT doing the Study Skills Program this year since a new elective has been offered that is basically what I did, but I will be available for tutoring after school (except Math & Foreign Language) if needed, but I like to wait till after Labor Day Weekend to start that.  I charge $25.00 per hour (3:15-4:15 PM).

Let’s have a wonderful and positive school year. J   

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Summer Vacation is Almost Over... Time for the Start of School Again.




Happy New School Year!

Welcome back….  As always I am excited for what new adventures we will have with another school year at hand here at Cabrini.  I have been at school tutoring and getting ready for the year a little more every day.  This will be my 10th year here.  Go Monarchs!

Here are a couple reminders… The first day of school is August 22nd and it is a half-day. Picture Day is the 24th.  Also, I will be doing my Remind 101 app again if you were in 7th grade last year the link has changed and you will have re-register by going to http://www.remind.com/join/mrkerrs8 link this goes for all new upcoming 8th graders as well and then if you are going to be in 7th grade the link is slightly different at http://www.remind.com/join/mrkerrs7 This is a simple process just enter your cell phone (students and parents) on the website and they will send you a confirmation code on your cell phone then you will be able to receive text messages from me about important and upcoming events.  Students will again be responsible for two science experiments (one per semester) I actually made up the calendar today.  I am going to try something new and give all the dates prior the school starting so students and parents will know what is available and plan.  Personally, I would stay away from the end of the semester because of exams.  I hope this helps.

1st Semester:
September 9th
September 16th
September 22nd
September 28th
October 13th
October 19th
November 3rd
November 11th
November 18th
December 2nd
December 7th
December 16th

2nd Semester:
January 13th
January 19th
January 27th
February 10th
February 15th
February 24th
March 3rd
March 10th
March 17th
April 7th
May 5th
May 12th (7th grade only)
May 18th (7th grade only)

Students need a spiral notebook for my class, their own writing utensils, loose leaf paper when needed, coloring supplies and YOU MUST COVER YOUR TEXT BOOK!