Week of April 4-8, 2016

7th Grade Texas History

Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

This week we will have a benchmark for Math on Tuesday and Reading on Wednesday. Also, on Wednesday make sure to wear your blue shirt for Autism Awareness. Thursday, you will be taking your six weeks exam. Also, do not forget that the Texas Constitution Preamble will be a part of your grade. Friday, we will be participating in the annual autism awareness walk. 

What Does Autism Mean?

People usually call it autism, but the official name is autism spectrum disorders. Why? Because doctors include autism in a group of problems that kids can have, including Asperger syndrome and others. These problems happen when the brain develops differently and has trouble with an important job: making sense of the world. Every day, our brains interpret the things we see, smell, hear, taste, touch, and experience. But when someone's brain has trouble interpreting these things, it can make it hard to talk, listen, understand, play, and learn.

Kids with autism often can't make connections that other kids make easily. For example, when people smile, you know they feel happy or friendly; when people look mad, you can tell by their face or their voice. But many kids who have autism spectrum disorders have trouble understanding what emotions look like and what another person is thinking. They might act in a way that seems unusual, and it can be hard to understand why they're doing it.

Monday –

Activity on important individuals of the Lone Star State.

Tuesday –

Math Benchmark

Wednesday –

Reading Benchmark

Thursday –

Six Weeks Exam

Friday –

Autism walk

CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS (1845) 

We, the people of the republic of Texas, acknowledging with gratitude the grace and beneficence of God, in permitting us to make a choice of our form of government, do, in accordance with the provisions of the joint resolution for annexing Texas to the United States, approved March first, one thousand eight hundred and forty-five, ordain and establish this constitution.

Remember attendance is crucial! 

Enjoy your Week, Falcon Pride!