Last Week of Classes

Dear Parents,

How excited I already am for next week! From the projects I've seen, it is going to be both a lot of fun and very informative. Several creative approaches are being taken. Many students did a fine job of balancing their time and are finished with the project, this weekend they just need to practice for their presentation. Other students have more to do this weekend. The plan was to use the entire week in class for working on projects and I was a little surprised that some students are concluding the week without having yet begun their project. The internet and planning their itinerary seemingly "consumed" them. In this case, a lot more work will need to be done this weekend. You might ask you son/daughter to show you their project (not just their itinerary, if they haven't already shown you). What I have emphasized in class, is that the presentation should leave the audience feeling like they have a pretty solid understanding of how the city is and also what a visitor can find there. Again, I know the presentations are going to be excellent.

The presentation days are as follows:
7A=Monday and Tuesday next week
7B=Monday and Wednesday next week
7C= Tuesday and Wednesday next week

I have discussed with all classes what to anticipate for the final. A note card can be used. As well, a study guide has been provided. I encourage students to begin studying ASAP and I also suggest studying/reviewing a little each night rather than for hours the last night or two. The final exam schedule for Social Studies is as follows:
7A=Tuesday, May 20th
7B=Tuesday, May 20th
7C=Friday, May 16th (next week!)

That's it for this week. I really do appreciate the support you all continuously provide.


Most Kindly,
Matt Piercy
7th Grade Social Studies