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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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1st Week of School

The new school year starts this Monday August 22^nd (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 24^th being Picture Day I would like ALL my 7^th and 8^th 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 31^st; 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   

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 10^th year here.  Go Monarchs!

Here are a couple reminders… The first day of school is August 22^nd and it is a half-day. Picture Day is the 24^th.  Also, I will be doing my Remind 101 app again if you were in 7^th 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 8^th graders as well and then if you are going to be in 7^th 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.

1^st Semester:

September 9^th

September 16^th

September 22^nd

September 28^th

October 13^th

October 19^th

November 3^rd

November 11^th

November 18^th

December 2^nd

December 7^th

December 16^th

2^nd Semester:

January 13^th

January 19^th

January 27^th

February 10^th

February 15^th

February 24^th

March 3^rd

March 10^th

March 17^th

April 7^th

May 5^th

May 12^th (7^th grade only)

May 18^th (7^th 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!

Guns N' Roses Tonite @ Ford Field in the D!

Last Week of School

Last Week of School!

Our last day of school is tomorrow from 8:00-10:00 AM… Mass will be at 8:30 AM.

The Cabrini Festival is this weekend June 10, 11, & 12.  I will probably be there Friday and Saturday depending on weather.  50 Amp Fuse is playing Friday and the Rhoedes Band on Saturday.

My birthday is 12^th!

My Summer Enrichment Program starts on June 14^th (see schedule).

I hope everyone has an enjoyable, restful and safe summer.  As always I have my summer concerts already planned out… our first like so many is Guns N’ Roses with Alice in Chains on June 23^rd at Ford Field for "The Not In This Lifetime Tour".  Then Vince Neil, Great White and .38 Special at the Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven July 8^th & 9^th then finally Black Sabbath at the end of August.  \m/ I will be upnorth for our annual July 4^th weekend with family and friends. 

Tutoring starts on July 6^th till August 4^th.

I will be doing some roofing on my garage this summer along with redoing my patio.  Busy, busy.

First day of school is Monday August 22^nd.

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Summer Enrichment Program

-Mr. Kerr’s Summer Enrichment Program-

This summer, incoming middle school students (6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade) will have the opportunity for enrichment classes with a focus on study skills, the sciences and social studies. Each session will focus on an area of study that will be relevant for the school year ahead.  ALL classes will be held in the Cabrini Science Lab starting on June 14^th.

Each session is $25 per class or $350 for ALL sessions. Study skills, classroom organization and lab reports are included with registration.  I also will be available in July for individual tutoring.

Please contact me by e-mail me at dkerrcms@yahoo.com as soon as possible and include the following information…    Name of student, grade level for this fall and the topics for which you are registering.

Sciences:

·         Topic #1: Physical Science (Part 1): Emphasis on Newton’s Laws of Motion, Gravity & Simple Machines

·         Topic #2: Physical Science (Part 2): Discussion of Waves, Energy, Sound, Magnets & Light

·         Topic #3: Life Science (Part 1): Discussion of  Cell Structure, Cell Organelles, Classification, Genetics & the Human Body

·         Topic #4: Life Science (Part 2): Emphasis on Photosynthesis, Plants, Animals & continuation of Classifications

·         Topic #5: Earth Science (Part 1): Emphasis on Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Prehistoric Times & Natural Resources (renewable/non-renewable)

·         Topic #6: Earth Science (Part 2): Continuing with Natural Resources and emphasis on Weather, Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, Volcanoes & other Natural Disasters

·         Topic #7: Astronomy: Emphasis on the Solar System, Planets, Stars, Galaxies & the Universe

·         Topic #8: Chemistry (Part 1): Discussion of the States of Matter, the Periodic Table, Dmitri Mendeleev & the Elements

·         Topic #9: Chemistry (Part 2): Atoms, Mixtures, Solutions & Chemical Bonds

·         Topic #10: Doing a Lab Report, Research & Following the Scientific Method (FREE!)

Social Studies:

·         Topic #11: American History (Part 1): Emphasis on the original colonies, the French-Indian War, the founding fathers, the American Revolution, the War of 1812 & the Civil War

·         Topic #12: American History (Part 2): Continuing with the Civil War, the Industrial Revolution, the Spanish-American War, the Great Depression, World War I & World War II

·         Topic #13 American History (Part 3): Post WWII, the Civil Rights Movement, the Cold War, Korean War and Vietnam War

·         Topic #14: European History (Part 1): Emphasis on ancient cultures such as Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Spanish & English

·         Topic #15: European History (Part 2): Continuing with English culture and an emphasis on Russian, German & French cultures

·         Topic #16: Geography (Part 1): Emphasis on North & South America and its surrounding areas (Eastern Hemisphere)

·         Topic #17: Geography (Part 2): Highlighting Europe, Asia & Africa and its surrounding areas (Western Hemisphere)

Study Skills:

·         Topic #18: Getting Organized & Ready for the Classroom (FREE!)

·         Topic #19: Effective Study Skills & Preparation for Tests (FREE!)

See Calendar below for dates of topics and times…

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
June 13th	June 14th	June 15th	June 16th	June 17th
	9:30-10:45 AM Physical Science Part 1	9:30-10:45 AM Physical Science Part 2	9:30-10:45 AM Life Science Part 2	9:30-10:45 AM Earth Science Part 2
	11:00-12:15 PM Lab Report, Research & the Scientific Method	11:00-12:15 PM Life Science Part 1	11:00-12:15 PM Earth Science Part 1	11:00-12:15 PM Astronomy
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
June 20th	June 21st	June 22nd	June 23rd	June 26th
9:30-10:45 AM Getting Organized & Ready for the Classroom	9:30-10:45 AM American History Part 3	9:30-10:45 AM European History Part 2	9:30-10:45 AM Chemistry Part 1
11:00-12:15 PM American History Part 1	11:00-12:15 PM European History Part 1	11:00-12:15 PM Effective Study Skills & Preparation for Tests	11:00-12:15 PM Chemistry Part 2
12:30-1:45 PM American History Part 2	12:30-1:45 PM Geography Part 1	12:30-1:45 AM Geography Part 2

*Tutoring would NOT start till after July 4^th weekend.