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Keaʻau Middle SchoolVIrtual Open House ~ SY 2021-2022
Grade 7 TEAM
A message from Principal Yonemori, Vice Principal
Hauanio, and PTSA Board President Esther Atwell
KMS Vision & Mission
VISION MISSIONKahi Pākela
The Place to Excel
Our mission is to challenge and empower our students to achieve
a lifetime of success.
We believe in…COMMUNITY, COMPASSION, and a COMMITMENT
TO DEVELOPING THE WHOLE CHILD...values that guide our work and actions.
Schoolwide Expected Behaviors
Be RESPECTFUL
Be RESPONSIBLE
Be SAFE
General Learner Outcomes (GLOs)
# 1 Self-directed Learner
# 2 Community Contributor
# 3 Complex Thinker
# 4 Quality Producer
# 5 Effective Communicator
# 6 Effective & Ethical User of Technology
Things to remember for face-to-face instruction⧫ Uniform Policy
⧫ Lunch Procedures (free/need card)
⧫ HSN (Home/School Notebook)
⧫ Schoolwide Binder Initiative
⧫ Water-Only Policy (Bottles are REQUIRED and are randomly checked)
⧫ Contraband (cell phones, gum, sunflower seeds, etc.)
⧫ www.keaaumiddle.org
7th GRADE BELL SCHEDULEMONDAY8:00-8:05 Opening8:05-8:15 Ho’okele8:20-9:05 Period 19:10-9:55 Period 29:55-10:10 Brain Break10:15-11:00 Period 311:05-11:50 Period 411:50-12:20 Lunch12:25-1:15 Period 51:20-2:05 Period 6
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY8:00-8:05 Opening8:05-8:50 Ho’okele8:55-10:15 BLOCK 110:15-10:30 Brain Break10:35-12:00 BLOCK 212:00-12:30 Lunch12:35-2:00 BLOCK 32:00-2:05 Closing
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Period 1 Period 4 Period 3 Period 6
Period 2 Period 5 Period 2 Period 5
Period 3 Period 6 Period 1 Period 4
ROTATION OF PERIODS THROUGH THE BLOCKS
Administration
Our Administrators are...
Karrin Hauanio (Vice-Principal)
Gregg Yonemori(Principal)
English Language Arts (ELA)
English Language Arts (ELA)Focus: Narrative texts and writing, Informational texts and writing, Argumentative texts and writing, Poetry and Drama Curriculum: Teacher-Made based on the Common Core State Standards; Blend of Local, European, and Western textsGoal: To have fun and enhance our reading, writing, and critical thinking skillsAssessments: Writing pieces, Teacher-Made tests, i-Ready (in resource class)Method of Instruction: Direct Instruction, Explicit Instruction, Most work will be done on paper
MEET THE TEACHERS!MS. SIMON MS. FIGGY (FIGUEIRA)
Ms. Simon★ Was born in New York, but has moved
between Michigan and Hawaiʻi for much of her life.
★ She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and English from the
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo in Spring 2018, and her Master’s of Arts in
Teaching from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo in Spring 2020.
★ This is her fourth year here at Keaʻaau Middle School, and she LOVES it!
Ms. Figgy (Figueira)● Born, raised, and graduated from Pāhoa
● Received Bachelor of Arts in English and Sociology from UH Hilo in Spring 2019
● Received Master’s of Education in Teaching with Special Education and General Education ELA licenses
from UH Mānoa in May 2021● Taught and worked at other schools, but I’m so happy
to be back in my home complex!
GRADING AND LATE WORKGRADING: We grade on a typical 100 point scale. Grades will be updated in Infinite Campus as often as possible. Students are allowed to resubmit their work to earn a higher grade.
LATE WORK: All work is due no more than one week past the original deadline. As the end of the quarter nears, students will be given extra credit opportunities to make up any points they may have missed.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F Below 60
CONTACT THE TEACHERS!● CLASSROOM PHONE: (808) 313-4819● MS. SIMON’S EMAIL: [email protected]● MS. SIMON’S GOOGLE VOICE: (415) 484-5349● MS. FIGUEIRA’S EMAIL: [email protected]● MS. FIGUEIRA’S GOOGLE VOICE: (318) 995-1323
Please use our google voice numbers to call or text us at anytime, we will respond as soon as possible.
MathematicsMrs. OkimotoMr. Dewhirst
● Your child will be in a Math course that will focus on Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and the General Learner Outcomes.
● Throughout the Go Math! Program, real-world examples and mathematical modeling apply mathematics to other disciplines and real world contexts such as science and business. Real-world situations are a focus of Go Math! and are found throughout the program.
We will be using both the online and hardcopy textbook.
Mathematics Curriculum
As part of the Common Core Standards for Mathematics, there are a set of 8 Mathematical Practices. These practices describe the abilities and skills all students should develop as they study mathematics.
Example of weekly Math Calendar found in google classroom.
Students will be graded on the following:- Daily Assignments (Classwork/Homework)- Quizzes/Tests- Constructed Responses
Students should check the Infinite Campus Student Portal for their current class grade and missing assignments.
Grading...
Classroom Phone 313-4846
Contact Information for Mrs. Okimoto &
Mr. Dewhirst
[email protected]@k12.hi.us
TEXT or callMrs. Okimoto (218)460-1616(Google Number)
7th Grade Life ScienceMr. Joshua Mrs. O.
Contact Info:[email protected] 4856 - School491-3795 - Cell
Mr. Joshua Mrs. O
Mr. Joshua grew up in Minnesota. He spent time washing dishes in Alaska, driving combine in Montana and flipping burgers at Cronies. He eventually graduated from UH Hilo in 2020 and is thoroughly enjoying teaching at Keaʻau Middle.
Mrs. O. is finishing up her BA in Secondary Biology from Western Governors
University. She is married, lives in Hawaiian Acres and has 3 boys. She
enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, exercising, cooking/baking and
eating!
Who’s them teachers??
What We’re Learning?What does it mean to be alive?
Overarching Question
We will begin to answer that question by looking inside of ourselves--at our cells! Could those microscopic things really be living?? Are they all the same, or different? And, what’s their purpose?
After, we will broaden our scope and look at how organisms have adapted and evolved over time. And what in the world does it mean to have a “favorable” trait?
Next, we will dig deeper into those cells and look at genetic material, or DNA. What can DNA tells us about ourselves? How much DNA do we share with a banana, or a chicken? And what does that mean?
We will finish with ecosystems--looking at how organisms interact with each other AND with non-living factors. We will see the effects of removing, or adding new living and non-living factors into an ecosystem
How We’ll Learn★ Through individual and group projects that allow for
student creativity and open to student’s interest★ By building a solid footing in academic research★ Through gaining confidence in public speaking by
frequently presenting in front of the class★ And most importantly, we will encourage our natural
curiosity by enjoying the class and therefore the subject material
What Parents Should Know★ ALL work will be posted in Google Classroom. So, if your
child ever has to miss class, for whatever reason, their work will be posted and available to them.
★ You, the parent, can sign up for email updates from Google Classroom. These updates would be sent out weekly stating what your child has due and what they are missing
★ The most up-to-date grades will ALWAYS be in Google Classroom, not Infinite Campus.
★ We, Mrs. O. & Mr. Joshua are stoked to have your child and would love to hear from you if you have any questions or concerns. Contact information is on first slide as well as on our syllabus.
Semester 1: Hawaiian History
Semester 2: Pacific Islands Studies
Weekly Assignments:● Online
Journals● Current Events● Reading
Assignments
Current Events and News!
Each week students will have 2 articles from Activelylearn.com to read and answer questions about.
Grades● Every assignment has a
point value ● At the end of the quarter
grade for students is determined by point total versus possible.
● Example 85/100=85%(B)
Elective ClassesPE R. Arkin 313-4825
Band K. Arceo 612-888-5842
STEM D. Saville 313-4874
ELL (English Language Learners) S. Bonk [email protected]
Reading Intervention A. Packer 313-4836
American Sign Language T. Auth 313-4848
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Welcome to STEM
Ms. Saville
¡Hola!
Hi!Aloha!
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In my class, you will be learning about STEM careers, innovative technology,
computer science and coding.
Welcome to 7th grade
STEM.
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Problem Solving and Computing
We will be learning about...
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Exploration of Computer Science Concepts
We will be learning about...
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Web Development
We will be learning about...
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Class ExpectationsBE PREPARED
Arrive to class on time. This means being in your seat at the start time, focused and ready to learn.
Arrive to class with the necessary supplies.
● Laptop and Power Cord (charged)● Pencils and/or Pen● Planner
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Class ExpectationsBE RESPECTFUL
Respect yourself and others.
Respect our class time and our materials.
Wear your mask correctly
Sanitize Hands.
Ask permission to leave your seat.
No Cellphone
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Class ExpectationsDO YOUR BEST
Be responsible for your learning; work hard and do your best.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
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Google Classroom
If you are absent, please check Google classroom for missing assignments and schedule a time to meet with me if you need support.
All work will be assigned in the Google Classroom. It is important for you to turn in assignments on or before the due date. Most work can be completed in class. All assignments for the week will be turned into the Google Classroom.
Assignments Absent
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Grading
Tracking your Grade
For example: 10 points per assignment
x 30 assignments = 300 points for the quarter
If a student earns….290 point earned / 300 total points=
96% - A
How your grade will be calculated.
A = 100% - 90%B = 89% - 80%C = 79% - 70%D = 69% - 60%F = 59% - 0%
Grading Scale
You may track your grade in the Google Classroom. Your grade will be calculated using a point system.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION MS. R. ARKIN GRADE 7
Student requirements: Court shoes and a water bottle
Recommended but not Required: Change of clothing to wear in the gym during class.T-shirt and shorts.
Grades: Based on Warm-up Drills, Participation and Sportsmanship.
Contact Information:[email protected]
Timothy Auth American Sign [email protected]
Click here for lessons
American Sign Language ASL Dictionary
Mrs Ku’ulei Arceo
Intro and Beginning Band
Call or text: 612-888-5842
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERSMS. BONKSandra BonkUniversity of MinnesotaUniversity of Hawaii2 sons: Burt & Max with families.15 Years of Service TeachingI love Reading and want to extend this gift to your child, as well as skills in Listening, Speaking, and Writing.Hoping for a wonderful and safe year!
UPLINK After School All-Stars (ASAS)
ASAS is a free program that provides students with a safe
after-school environment and offers both academic support and
enrichment activities.
Registration forms are available in the front office, ASAS office (in the cafeteria), or with
Coach Joe.
Call 313-4886 for more info.
Go Greenwaves!
Mahalo!
