Welcome,Lightning Bolt Students and
Parents!
““Lightning Bolt” Team Lightning Bolt” Team TeachersTeachers
Mr. Mr. McCandless~ McCandless~ Science (room Science (room
710)710)
Mrs. Prawel Mrs. Prawel (Fonville)~ (Fonville)~
Social Studies Social Studies (room 706)(room 706)
Ms. Ms. Frauenhoffer~ Frauenhoffer~ Language Arts Language Arts
(room 708)(room 708)
Mrs. Adams~ Mrs. Adams~ Math (room 704)Math (room 704)
Agenda Books/PlannersAgenda Books/Planners
• Agendas should be checked nightly for homework and notes (also check websites).
• If a student has no homework, the agenda should read “No Homework.”
• Agendas are the only hall passes and should not be folded or mutilated.
• Replacement cost is $5.00.• Vital information such as a schedule, the
WS/FCS Dress Code, school rules and fees are in the Agenda. Use it. Don’t lose it!
HomeworkHomeworkFor core classes, expect your child to have an average of 1-2 hours of homework a night Monday through Thursday. (at times, Friday)Homework is not optional. Homework that is incomplete or not turned in will, of course, negatively impact your student’s grade. Classwork/homework is expected to be made up after an absence.If your child consistently has “no homework,” please check our website or contact us.
http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/sms
How to view our webpages …• Click “Faculty/Staff Webpages” tab.• Our names are listed alphabetically • Click the teacher of your choice.
• On ALL our pages, you can access the TEAM HOMEWORK/EVENTS link.
77thth Grade Language Grade Language ArtsArts
Karen FrauenhofferRoom [email protected]
* Please access teacher web pages daily for * Please access teacher web pages daily for homework assignments and upcoming events.homework assignments and upcoming events.
Language ArtsLanguage Arts• Literature: – Novels: • The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton• Gifted Hands by Dr. Ben Carson• …possibly other titles
-- We also be may reading selections from the lit. textbook and other sources.
-- Independent Reading* Articles of the Week (AoWs)* Reading Logs: books of students’choosing
Reading LogsReading Logs• Each QUARTER, an independent Reading
Log will be completed on a book chosen by the student (with teacher approval).
• *** The log will be a project grade. ****** The log will be a project grade. ***• This project will be an ongoing homework
assignment during each quarter.• The log will require the student to reflect on
his/her reading by developing insights or questions based on what they read each night.
WritingWriting
Major Style: ARGUMENTATIVEStudents will “argue” their point by
providing evidence from the text. In addition to argumentative writing,
students will also journey into the realm of descriptive writing and poetry.
GRAMMAR: “Fantastic Fives” Punctuation, spelling, and mechanics mastery
VocabularyVocabulary• Vocabulary will be studied in context with
the grammar and reading assignments. – Root Word-based vocab. – Context Vocabulary
• Vocab quizzes will be given throughout the year. You can study at home and online at Spelling City… www.spellingcity.com/klfrauenhoffer– There is a link to Spelling City on my
webpage and they have a mobile App
A packet of school forms will be given to your child the first
day of class. Please read, sign, and return all forms to
your child’s Homebase teacher.
* Student fee is $.50 *
Receive Text or Email Receive Text or Email Alerts:Alerts:
• For Text reminders, text the message @bolts-ela to 81010.
• For Email reminders, send a blank email to: [email protected]
• This is a quick and easy way to stay connected about upcoming due dates, field trips, or other class-related information!
Ms. Frauenhoffer’s Teacher Wish List
• PencilsPencils• Kleenex & Paper TowelsKleenex & Paper Towels• Clorox wipesClorox wipes• Glue sticksGlue sticks• HighlightersHighlighters• Hand SanitizerHand Sanitizer
What to discuss with me tonight:
• Tell me if you are new to the Tell me if you are new to the school.school.
• Tell me if I taught your brother or Tell me if I taught your brother or sister.sister.
• Tell me what you like to learn. Tell me what you like to learn. • Tell me your feelings regarding Tell me your feelings regarding
Language Arts.Language Arts.
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