Notes & Extra Credit

Hello History Scholars!

Click here for the Early Societies in Western Africa text if you did not finish the classwork.

To earn extra credit in history. Please answer the following question and turn it in on Tuesday when we come back.


Extra Credit: Suppose you are an archeologist studying a site in West Africa. The pit at your site has four layers. The words on the side-wall tell what kind of society lived at each layer. The lowest site in an archeological dig is generally the oldest.

As you learn from materials found in each layer. decide what you think was the most significant factor in the development of the society at that layer. Then do the following:
1. On the wall of each layer, write one or two sentences telling what you think was the most significant factor in the development of that society and why.
2. After you have written on all four layers, decide what you think was the single most significant factor in the development of societies in West Africa. On the bottom of the pit, write one or more sentences  that state and explain your answer.

Click here for the picture that goes with the extra credit!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

- Ms. Parisella

November Dates!

Hello Awesome 7th Grade Class! Please take a look at Mrs. Popes post below along with this post!

November is filled with a lot of important events. Please take a look at the dates below and put them into your agenda.

November 7: Donuts and Hot Chocolate 7th Grade Fundraiser

November 12-15: Benchmark Testing for Math, English, History and Science
Please get a lot of sleep, eat good food and come to school focused!

November 19th: Medieval Times Field Trip
Please double check with Mrs. Pope or Ms. Parisella to make sure you qualify.

November 22nd: 7th Grade Fundraiser

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
There is no school this week! Mrs. Pope and Ms. Parisella will put together assignment expectations for the week.

Let's make it a great month!

November Updates

Hi 7th Graders!

It's hard to believe, but its already November! Here are some updates/announcement for this month:

Next week we will be taking the ICEF Department Benchmarks. Please make sure you that you begin revising for your benchmarks in ALL subjects this weekend. The benchmark for math will address only Chapters 1-3; for science, it will address all of Scientific Method, Light, and the beginning of Cells. 

Medieval Times is just around the corner (the week before Thanksgiving)! For those of you who are at risk of having less than 95% of your points, please remember to check in with both Ms. Parisella and Mrs. Pope about make-up work opportunities.

The Cow Eye dissection will take place the week before Thanksgiving. Remember to keep studying the structures and functions of the eye with your Magic Quilt Foldable so that you can pass the qualifying quiz easily!

History Notes for Muslim Adaptations and Innovations

Happy Halloween History Scholars!

Click here! to find Sections 3-11 of this chapter.

The quiz for this section will be on Wednesday November 6th for BOTH classes!

Good Luck! Study, Study, Study!

-Ms. Parisella

Key Beliefs and Practices of Islam

History Scholars-

The link below is the text for this unit. It is imperative that you study this material since you do not have a text book! Before the quiz, every student must make a comment on the blog about the text. Stay tune for the directions for the comments in class.

-Ms. Parisella 


Unit Link: Key Beliefs and Practices of Islam

History Test 10/3-10/4

Hello History Scholars!

I have included the information in a text format instead of a Powerpoint form because I could not upload the audio.

Good Luck! Study, study, study!

-Ms. Parisella

Lion's Test: Thursday, October 3rd
Bear's Test: Friday, October 4th

LINK...Click Below!:
The Origins of Islam

Election Week

7th Grade Scholars,

This week is Election Week at ICEF Vista. Be sure to check out the Student Council website http://vistaleadership.blogspot.com/ for updates. We will vote in class on Friday during homeroom after watching our candidates video speeches. Be sure to encourage our 7th Grade Representatives!

Technology Station Assignment for September 26-27th

Hi Scholars,

Please watch the following video and take notes before completing the IXL assignments today.

Narrative Essay due Wednesday, September 25th!

Dear English Scholars,

You have all been working so hard on your Narrative Essays and I cannot wait to read them! If you are on track, you should have completed your last paragraph last Wednesday so all you need to do now is type it all together. 

Below is the Rubric that I will hand out in class. I will use this to grade your essay. If you check off everything on this list, you will get a good grade! This is worth 40% of your grade... just like a test!

- Ms. Parisella :o)

Narrative Essay Rubric

Directions: This rubric is to help you edit your paper because this is how I will grade it. Please staple this to the front of your essay. If you email or share your essay with me on Google drive, please turn this in to me by itself.

Introduction ·         Focuses on a specific event or experience Presents an engaging picture of the action and people involved Contains specific details and dialogue Makes readers want to know what happens next	1     2     3     4     5
Rising Action ·         Transitions well from the Introduction ·         Builds Suspense Makes readers want to know what happens next	1     2     3     4     5
Climax ·         Transitions well from the Rising Action ·         Expresses the most suspenseful/exciting part of the story	1     2     3     4     5
Falling Action ·         Transitions well from the Climax ·         Explains what happened after the big event	1     2     3     4     5
Conclusion ·         Transitions well from the Falling Action ·         Tells the end of the story clearly	1     2     3     4     5
Organization ·         The Plot is written in the correct order of Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action and Conclusion	1     2     3     4     5
Grammar/Spelling   Sentence structure and variety Spelling, punctuation, capitalization Word choice and usage	1     2     3     4     5
Format ·         Typed size 12 Font ·         5 paragraphs 4-6 sentences each minimum ·         Indentation of each paragraph ·         Single Spaced	1     2     3     4     5

                               

Name:_________________________   Class:______              Score:             /40

Science Update

Just a heads up Science Scholars! You have two BIG grades coming up this week:


Bears- You have your Chewing Gum Lab due on Monday, September 23th.


Lions- You have your Chewing Gum Lab due on Tuesday, September 24th.

These lab reports may be typed and printed OR shared with mbarracliffe@icefps.org on Google Drive. Use your school email to share! The lab report guidelines are posted here: ICEF Lab Report Format

Bears- You have your Scientific Method Unit Exam on Monday, September 23th.

Lions- You have your Scientific Method Unit Exam on Tuesday, September 24th.

Your study guide is posted here: 

Study Guide-Part 1

Study Guide-Part 2

Lesson 3 History PowerPoints & Test Dates

Hello History Scholars!

Below you will find the PowerPoint for our 3rd lesson this year. Remember, these PowerPoints are acting as your texts, so only take notes on the important facts. Do not write down the entire slide! I encourage you to print out this slides and bring them to class.

You Lesson 3 Test will be on 
Monday, September 23rd for the Lions and 
Tuesday, September 24th for the Bears.

Please study!


Click the following link for the entire PowerPoint:
Lesson 3 PowerPoint

Rikki Tikki Tavi Video

Good Afternoon 7th Grade Scholars!

We have our Rikki Tikki Tavi test TOMORROW! Here is the link to watch the Rikki Tikki Tavi Video on YouTube. 

Enjoy! :)

Rikki Tikki Tavi Video

History Power Points

Hello History Scholars!

I will be posting the Power Points from class onto our school website for every unit! Hooray! 

Below are the following Power Points for Lesson 2: The The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe. Please use these Power Points to help with your homework and to study for the quiz. 

The Lesson 2 Quiz Will be on: 
Monday, September 9th for the Lions and 
Tuesday, September 10th for the Bears.

I am enjoying the discussions we are having in class! If you have any questions please email me at gparisella@icefps.org or come talk to me before school, after class or after school.

History Lesson 2 Sections 1-4
History Lesson 2 Sections 5-7

Weekly Update

Happy 3rd Week of School! Here are some weekly updates:

Pep Rally and Points

On Monday, we had our very first ICEF Vista Pep Rally. Scholars who had 95% of their Materials and Behavior Points were invited to enjoy an extended lunch and some music. Parents and guardians, please look out for a Materials and Behavior Points Letter Home (on orange paper) that provides you with an update regarding the number of points your student has earned thus far in the year. These letters should be signed and returned to school as soon as possible.



IXL


This year in Math students will have access to a great online program for practicing math: IXL. All students have received their own personal usernames and passwords, as well as their first online assignments (due Friday). This website can be used from any computer with internet access to practice Kinder through Algebra math skills. Students will be assigned exercises from this program weekly and will be given time  begin these exercises at the Technology Station. Any exercises not completed during this class time, should be finished on students' personal time (either at home or before or after school).

Math Test

Our very first math test (Chapter 1) is on Wednesday morning. Scholars don't forget to study by completing your study guide, reviewing your Chapter 1 notes and homework, and completing IXL exercises X6-8, and O15.

Welcome Back!

Dear Students and Families,

We are so excited to welcome you back to ICEF Vista Academy for the 2013-2014 school year. We will be posting grade-level updates and announcements on a monthly basis here. Please use this site as a resource to help you navigate successfully throughout the year!

Below you will find links to both Ms. Parisella's and Mrs. Pope's Syllabi. We will be sending these home on Monday, August 12th for parent/guardian review and signatures. 

Also, students, be sure to finish reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio!

Medieval Times

On Tuesday, February 12th all of 7th grade is taking a field trip to Medieval Times in Buena Park. We will get to meet real knights and learn more about life during this time period. I hope you are excited to watch history come alive! 

Please return your permission slip and $10 by Friday, February 8th.

I Have A Dream

Three of our 7th grade students made it to the regional semi-finals round of the "The Dream at 50" art contest. This national contest commemorates the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech.

Hundreds of regional submissions were received across Los Angeles. Only fifty seven student artists were chosen as semi-finalists, and three of those are from our class!

Congratulations to Verania, Andrea, and Lucy. We are so proud of you guys!

Executive Functions

"Executive Functions are the brain processes 
that enable us to regulate the world around us, 
utilizing organizational and higher-order learning skills."

This week we launched a new, research based curriculum called Executive Functions.  Students will be taught specific lessons on topics that include, material management, time management, study strategies, goal setting, decision making and problem solving, and learning strengths. These lessons are designed to provide students with the skills to be successful through college and beyond. This week was lesson one, organization systems. If you get a chance, ask to look at your child's binder :).