What a way to semi start Spring Break

Ok, here is the low down, because of the impromptu early spring break, the CCUSD Culver City Unified School District does not want learning to stop, so that being said, all classes at CCMS will give homework assignments.

Luckily for us (Mr. Garcia’s classes) all of you still need to research their topics on Ancient/Modern India just because the midterm is still on and no other work will be assigned. Students who finish missed assignment take picture of it and either text or put on Google Classroom, so I can give you credit.

     The Midterm will be given on Thursday and Friday for all periods. The test will be posted on your Google account Thursday and Friday. What I will do is open up a time that all students will be taking the quiz. Don’t worry I will give you enough information to take this test. 

All students will take their test on word processor I will be attaching to this and the Google classroom site. All students will turn in their completed essay to their Google classroom account.

Midterm Essay instructions

• First of all there will be no, I mean no plagiarism. You are using your own 6^th grade brain to write your essay based on what topics you have chosen. It is very obvious when you plagiarize because your paper becomes a College/Doctoral paper. Trust yourself all will do well.

• At this point all of you should have chosen a total of 8 topics, or what your paragraph is going to be about.

• Once your topics have been chosen, you are to research your topics. Then come up using your research 5 subtopics that describe the topic you will write your essay on. For example I will use an Egyptian example
  • • Topic                                   Ra                                        The Topic Ra is your paragraph
      • 5 Sub topics               Sun God                                         
        • • • • •  Osiris                               These red sub topics describe 
    •                                              Isis                                    the Topic Ra
    •                                             Nile River
    •                                             Head of falcon

Example of introduction, paragraph and Conclusion

This is an example and Im using the Civilization of Egypt not India

         In Mr. Garcia’s social studies class for the past 5 weeks, we have been learning, and studying the ancient civilization of Egypt and it importance to how modern man has been influenced by all of the things we do today in our modern world.

         I never knew this, but Ancient Egypt was a polytheistic civilization. This means that the Ancient Egyptians believed in many gods such as Ra, Isis and Osirus. I learned that the head god of the Egyptians was named Ra the sun god, he had a head of a falcon wearing a sun disk hat, and the body of a human, and was believed to be the creator of the human race using the Nile River as its source.

         Conclusion:

In Mr. Garcia’s social studies class for the past 5 weeks, we have been learning, and studying the ancient civilization of Egypt and its importance to how modern man has been influenced by all of the things we do today in our modern world, I learned about Ra the sun god and hope to learn a lot more in the coming weeks. 

If you have any questions PLEASE PLEASE CALL ME 310-871-3679

Mr. Garcia

Just so you know there will be the mid term this Thursday and Friday if at all possible, so done stop researching your topics

For all students who have yet to sign up, I sent an invite to all of my students to sign up to "Google Classroom."  Some of you have already signed up, now I want all of the rest of my students to do the same.

“IF YOU AREN’T GOING ALL THE WAY, WHY GO AT ALL?”

(Joe Namath Football player)

Just to let all you know. I will not be in class starting after lunch Wednesday until we get back from Winter Break. On Thursday, I am having surgery and should be well when we get back.

For my 6^th period class, I will have Ms. Hour to go though the final as a class with you.

OMG, the New Year is coming, can you believe that? This is just incredible at least for me!!! We have just one more week until Christmas break, I am so excited!!!! To me this is the most excellent time of the year.

What is happening the week of December 16^th until the 20^th?

Monday December 16^th.

For Periods 1, 3 and 5, this is your last day to retake any quizzes and on Tuesday any and all class assignments are due. This is your last chance to turn it in for full credit. No assignments will be accepted after Tuesday.

For Period 2, and 6, Tuesday is your last day to retake any quizzes and on Wednesday any and all class assignments are due. This is your last chance to turn in for full credit. No assignments will be accepted after Wednesday.

This stack day class will be devoted to the Mesopotamian Final on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Final information:

1. 31 matching, multiple choice, vocabulary and short answer questions
2. We will be going over the test as a class for short explanations
3. You cannot use any notes or external information. All answers must be done by you.
4. Any students o a 504 or IEP will be given extra time if needed.
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6. Tuesday and Wednesday December 17^th and 18^th Final day. Just so no one freaks out we will be taking the test together. The entire period will be dedicated to this test.
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8. Thursday and Friday 19^th and 20^th   
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11. All classes will be creating a Mesopotamian map. You will be starting this map and completing it when you return from Christmas break. For most this will take the entire period to do.
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14.  FINALLY
15. MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH, AND HAPPY KWANZAA.

Just to give you an idea of how well the class did. Overall all of my students as a class scored a total of 88%.  All of you are amazing.

Period 1 was 86%

Period 2 was 93%

Period 3 was 90%

Period 4 was 83%

Period 6 was 86%

All students got their midterm on Monday.  Those of you that did not get it signed by parent or guardian cannot turn it in for credit, because this was a homework assignment due at its deadline.

PARENTS PLEASE READ!!!!

 To all parents my hands are tied when it comes to the topic of homework.  The Culver City Unified School District has mandated that I cannot accept any late homework.  That is why any homework assignments are only a total of 10% of your child's  overall grade.

All other assignments are considered in-class work.  What this means is, I will let your child turn, retake quizzes with full credit until a week before the end of the quarter or semester.  In this case your child has uintil December 13th or 14th, depending when they have me, to turn in all missed warmup annotation, retaking of quizzed to get a desired grade (I will never lower a grade, just increase it.)

I am available during lunch 5 days a week, at P.A.W.S. Tuesday or Thursdays, and afterschool on Monday Tuesday, Thursday or Friday

If  students are not coming in class afterschool and I am done I will leave by 3:00 p.m.

Usually on Tuesday or Thursdays I will occasionally make doctors appoitments and will not be in class afterschool.  I will usually let all my students know.

What is happening the week of October 30th to the November 3rd

 We will be watching the Scientific method viewing a video on "Otzi or the Iceman" We will then dive into Ancient Man.

Homework for this week will be chapters 4 on Mesopotamia.  While you are doing this homework we will dive into Ancient Man and his evolution.

Attached to this homework site will be chapters 3 and 4. I will give you one hard copy.  If you lose the packet you will have to down load it at home

As Always if I am unclear call or text me.

Mr. Garcia

My little Chickadees,

I am so sorry for the homework this week, but be are a little behind and we need to catch up. 

For those of you who forgot how the homework is to be done, do the following.  Attached to this email, is a copy of the Chapter 3 and 4 Mesopotamia packets for you to download and print out.

HOW TO DO THIS HOMEWORK:

You will be doing chapter 3 and 4 this week. 

On the packet are two things, Vocabulary and individual named paragraphs.

Your job is to write the definitions of all vocabulary words in the packet with all lessons on chapter 3 and 4.  You do not need a dictionary, because the definitions are highlighted in yellow in your social studies book, so as you read each paragraph the definition is there.

I have put the names of each paragraph in each lesson in the chapter.  Your job is to read each paragraph, and using your 6th grade mind, give me a one sentence summary of what you have read.  You are giving me your opinion of what the paragraphs are about.

Every lesson in chapter 3 is a total of 3.  Lessons 1, 2 and 3, each with their own vocabulary words, then the names of all of the paragraphs you will read and give a 1 sentence summary.

Every lesson in Chapter 4 is a total of 3 Lessons 1, 2 and 3, each with their own vocabulary words, then the names of all of the paragraphs you will read and give a 1 sentence summary.

Any questions call me.  310-871-3679

Have a most delicious Thanksgiving, be safe, and have a lot of fun.

All of you are very special to me, and don't forget, be sincere and give a big thank you to mom and dad for the things they have done for you all your life!!!!  I guarantee you will be rewarded 10 times over, and it will make you fee GOOD. 

Mr. Garcia

“Believe in yourself and go for it”

(Emma Watson)

Actress

Hey guys, Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you believe that? That being said, then there comes Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.  Don’t know about you, but to me the best time of the whole year.  I am so excited, Yeah!!!!!!!

Just to let all of you know about the Ancient Man common Core Quiz.  All of you did an amazing job and I am so proud of you.  All of you are amazing and are learning the material that is being taught.  All of you should congratulate yourselves for a great job.!!!!!! 

What is happening the week of November 18^th to the 20^th?

We are moving along in history, yeah, and I don’t know about you but I’m having a blast.

On Monday, all classes will be finishing up or starting the quiz on the DVD “The Bible.” Period 1 and 6 will be finishing up the quiz and continue with the next topic of the class “The Scientific Method,” by watching the video “Big AL.” Period 1, 3 and 5. Will start the video, when the quiz is finished on Tuesday and Thursday of this week.

The rest of the week will be focused on the Scientific Method, then, we will be starting Mesopotamia, when we get back from Thanksgiving Break.

At that point, we will be starting what was done at the beginning of the year with class warm-ups about the topics we will be studying for the rest of the school year. Students will be annotating warm-ups dealing with the subject we will be studying at the time.

If for any reason you don’t understand this email, just text and call me.

Mr. Garcia

talking and begin doing"

"Life is precious, and can be gone in a moment.  Be thankful you have friends and family because they are your rock to get through anything"

(Mr. Garcia)

I know that I have been out for an extremely long period of time, and I am so sorry for this.  Life has a way to put a wrench in any ones life.  I am so happy to be back at work, and I am so thankful for the support that all of my students have been giving me during my recovery.  For this bless all of you it was an important part to my recovery. 

I want all of you to know that there will be a time in December that I will again be out of the class.  I still have to have one more additional surgery to get 100% better.  By the new year, or January  I should be 100%

What is happening the week of November 4th to 8th. 

Last week we started the  continents map, that is due on Monday.  I know this is a little stressful, but, I need to back track a bit to bring you up to date before we get to the ancient civilizations.  

Students who did not finish their maps will get a "0" until you do complete this map.  Remember you cannot take this map home until have corrected it.  Once I correct it you go over your out line in blue or black pen, then color the map.  Oceans are blue and the individual continents are any color your chose.  The map does not have to look like my example as far as coloring goes.  Use your own artistic endeavor.  I trust you.  You need to color in one direction with all the continents and Oceans, and DO NOT COLOR OVER YOUR LABLES, but around.  look at the example on the site.

This week, we will be finishing up the important things on Geography, and delve into the different types of maps that is important in ancient civilizations.  We will start the whole idea of Religion Versus Science and watch two movies about this topic.  "The Bible" and "Big Al." 

One of the movies pertain to the idea of religion, and the other movie the scientific method.  In ancient history these two topics cannot be mixed together. 

After all movies we see in class there will be a quiz, but during all movies I am stopping and starting giving test questions and answers that all students may use during the quiz.  This means that all students should get an 'A' on all quizzes this year.

If for any reason this does not make any sense just text or call me.

310-871-3679

Mr. Garcia

Specific Information

CULVER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
2019-2020
ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR
SPRING BREAK TRIP
MARCH 22ND TO MARCH 27TH
An informational meeting will be held on September 19th, at 6:00 P.M., at Culver City Middle Schools Multipurpose Room for all interested, but you can register now by following the information below!!!!

Culver City Middle Schools Sprig Break Trip for
2019-2020 is to Historical Boston Mass.

Culver City Middle Schools incoming 6th graders, and present CCMS Parents and Students, are eligible to register, and become a part of this years Culver City Middle Schools Spring break trip to historical Boston Mass.

This five day, four night trip will introduce your child, or any parent(s) interested in participating, to the rich history of Americas founding, the beginnings of the American Revolution, and the direct location where Paul Revere’s ride took place informing the colonists that “The British are coming,” to name a few things we will be viewing on this amazing history alive learning trip.

• All CCMS parents and students are welcomed to register. There is a $99.00 registration fee that applies to your total cost that guarantees your spot on this trip.
• There are no prerequisites to register, other than proper behavior; all you need do is sign up to lock in your space.
• This trip is open to all present middle school students’ 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
• The cost of this trip, pays for everything, with the exception of airline checked in baggage ($30.00 per suitcase, and a $15,00 tip per person for the docent and bus driver who are with us the trips duration.) No additional money is needed. Airline, hotel, food, transportation and entrance costs are all included.
•The cost is as follows
 o $2099.00 for Students
 o $2399.00 for adults.
• Registration is easy, Just go the web site, and follow the prompts. To register, there is a non refundable $99.00 fee. Not to worry, this fee applies to your total cost and just locks in your placement.
• To Register go online, to EFEXPLOREAMERICA.COM/2172484UV, and follow the prompts.
• Hotels are usually the Best Western or Hilton
• The maximum participants are 50 students and parents.
• Any more information please call, text or email Rick Garcia CCMS Teacher and coordinator of trip at:
 rickgarcia@ccusd.org
 Cell 310-871-3679
 Please call Rick Garcia at 310-871-3679 if more information is needed.
Thank you
Rick Garcia
Culver City Middle School Teacher for 26 years.
Have been taking students on Spring Break Trips for 23 years

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