Textiles, Fibers, and Sewing Project
Monday was the due date for students to bring in their one yard of fabric (36″ x 45″). Each student will watch a demonstration of how to properly fold their fabric and then pin the pillowcase or apron pattern to the fabric. The next step for the students is to cut the fabric to have the same shape of the paper pattern. On Wednesday, students will mark the sewing lines on their fabric. This requires every student to correctly identify 1/2 inch on a ruler, position the ruler on the fabric, and then mark the fabric exactly that distance from the edge of the fabric. This is a real-world application of math!
Uncategorized | Comment (0)Child Development Projects
We have studied the ages and stages of young children from birth through age eight. Along with this study, students viewed Safety First Babysitting and took notes using the Cornell notetaking method. Then students worked in cooperative groups to make a concept map of all the child development information. As a final cumulation of learning as well as a major assessment, each student was to take the information and develop a project showing me what was learned. The students and I discussed creative ways to showcase their learning. The list of choices included: a powerpoint, an ABC Book, a skit or video, a drawing or poster, a brochure, a game, a toy, a dance, a song, a poem, a crossword puzzle, a comic strip, or a puppet show. Many of the projects turned in are quite creative, detailed, and original.
Uncategorized | Comment (0)How Can I Help My Child Exceed Standards on the CRCT?
A message from Mrs. Wing, other administrators, and all teachers here at McClure Middle School: We hope that you will join us on Tuesday night, October 27th at 7:00 PM in the McClure Theater for CRCT Parent Night. We want to focus on ways that we can work together to ensure that your child not only “meets” standards on the CRCT this spring, but that they exceed standards in all areas possible.
An overview session for all parents will be held in the theater from 7:00-7:20. Parents will then have the opportunity to attend three mini-sessions of their choice to enhance their child’s success on the CRCT. The schedule is listed below:
7:25-7:45 7:50-8:10 8:15-8:35
A Math – 6th Grade Parents
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Language Arts – 7th Grade Parents
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Social Studies/Science – 8th Grade Parents Math – 7th Grade Parents
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Language Arts – 8th Grade Parents
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Social Studies/Science – 6th Grade Parents Math – 8th Grade Parents
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Language Arts – 6th Grade Parents
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Social Studies/Science – 7th Grade Parents
B Demonstration and Hands-On Learning with USA Test Prep/Skills Tutor/Online Assistance Demonstration and Hands-On Learning with USA Test Prep/Skills Tutor/Online Assistance Demonstration and Hands-On Learning with USA Test Prep/Skills Tutor/Online Assistance
We hope that you will be able to join us for this important evening. We are asking parents to RSVP so that we can have a copy of your child’s CRCT scores here for you so that you can refer to them during the presentation. Light snacks will be provided. Please RSVP to susan.wilson@cobbk12.org by noon on Tuesday, October 27th indicating your name and the name and grade level of your child.
Uncategorized | Comment (0)End of the 1st Nine Weeks
Whew! We finished the first nine weeks with our sewing project. Many thank-yous to the moms and grandmother that helped. The sewing projects looked great and the students took them home the last day of the first nine weeks. Everyone is ready to return on Monday and receive their new schedules. I wish all the best. I look forward to seeing the students again next year.
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