Welcome to the Seventh Grade
Black Bear Team
The Seventh Grade
Black Bear Team
We are so thrilled to begin this exciting year full of changes with all
of you! There has been some movement among the staff at LMS, and we would
like to introduce you to our fantastic seventh grade team! The Black Bears’
faculty is listed below:
Mrs. Amy Berube
Room 25
Life Science
aberube@litchfieldsd.org
This is the year students have been waiting for! And I know because they
were asking me in fifth grade, “When do we get to dissect?”
Well, the wait is over, welcome to seventh grade science! You can expect
lots of hands on learning as we delve into Biology, Genetics, Microbiology,
The Classification of Life, Ecology, and Human Environmental Impact. Oh,
and did I mention, DISSECTION?!? This year is definitely going to be interesting!
We will be using new text books by Harcourt School Publishers as well as
many other resources including online sources and trade books provided by
the text.
If you need to reach me for any reason, please do not hesitate to email me at the above email address or call me at 424-2133, extension 1301.
Mrs. Carolyn Cogan
Mr. Stephen Campo (student teacher)
Room 26
Ancient History
ccogan@litchfieldsd.org
What an awesome year lies ahead,
As we look to the past where our roots are spread!
We start as scientists looking at clues
And then research together as a crew.
Our text will open the Middle East
And why there is constant war, not peace.
When we move to the west by land and sea.
We’ll find how the Greeks defined what’s “free.”
The Romans carved an empire that spread
Some welcomed with joy, some watched with dread.
And when the empire fell apart
Our students will see how to start
Defending their castles in castle wars
And interest in history really soars.
What an awesome year lies ahead,
As we look to the past where our roots are spread!
Ms. Jody Corbett
Room 28
Language Arts
jcorbett@litchfieldsd.org
In language arts this year, we will be working with the Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary
Program and the Vocabulary from Classical Roots. In addition to lots of
challenging vocabulary, we will be working with the Glencoe grammar and
writing program and progress towards essay writing. We will also read several
class novels, as well as short stories and literature circle novels. If
you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to
email me at the above address. If you are unable to, you may call me at
extension 1322.
Ms. Karen Fuccillo
Special Services
kfuccillo@litchfieldsd.org
&
Mrs. Kate Wallace
Special Services Paraprofessional
Ms. Deb Varney
Special Services Paraprofessional
Our team provides in-class support in content area subjects for all students,
with focus on the accommodations and modifications listed in the IEPs of
special education students. We also address the needs of students during
“directed” study through whole group, small group, and individualized
instruction.
Mrs. Faye O’Blenis
Room 27
Mathematics
foblenis@litchfieldsd.org
In seventh grade mathematics, we spend the year learning how to “think mathematically.” Students in seventh grade will be learning how to use reasoning and logic to solve math problems. In addition to learning the concepts for the basis of algebra, students will be writing about the concepts that they are learning. Students will be using hands-on activities and games to solidify the ideas learned in class. I believe that Math should be fun, so students will enjoy their Math learning experience in seventh grade. In addition, I will hold a weekly after-school help session for students who need a little more practice: More on that later. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at the above address.
Seventh grade is an important year in middle school. This is the year when
students are urged to become more independent and take more responsibility
for their own learning. Your child’s agenda is an important tool for
students, parents, and teachers to communicate as he or she establishes
the routine.
Mary Cummings
Seventh Grade Guidance
mcummings@litchfieldsd.org
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