Week of December 18th

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

This week we will work on Gone to Texas posters. I will provide you with magazines to create these posters. They are going to serve as advertisements. You will try to convince the people of the United State to move to Texas; you will state reasons why it is better to live in Texas. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzddJ4dlIVM

The end of year trip payment is due 12/20/17.

If I do not have at least 20 students pay we will cancel the end of year trip. 

7th grade Socials will take place on Thursday the 21st. 

December 21st will be early dismissal for all students.

Have a great Christmas Break!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  

week of December 11

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Welcome Students,

This week we will be taking benchmarks and six weeks exams. Please remember to pay $35 dollars of the full $70 for the end of year trip if you are planning to attend.



Monday- Math
Tuesday- Reading
Wednesday- Writing
Thursday- Social Studies and Science
Friday- Payments



Thank you!
Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of December 4th

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Welcome Students,

I hope you had a great and restful break! Now that class is back in session I expect that each and one of you respect our classroom and class procedures. I do my best to inspire and motivate you to do your best on everything you do!

This week we will be covering the Louisiana Purchase, Manifest Destiny, Federalists, a review on empresarios. I will post the review online so that you're able to review it. We will be six weeks testing on December 14th.

- Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of September 18, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 
This past week was a success! I am proud of all of you. Please come to school everyday and ask you parents to set your doctors appointments in the afternoon. I challenge all seventh grade to have a 100% perfect attendance for one week this six weeks. This week we will wrap up with the regions of Texas and begin with the ancient people of Texas. How did they get here? What did hey do to survive? Who were their enemies? Why is there now a scarce amount of Native Americans? What happen to them? We will talk about this during class.


You will receive your progress reports sometime this week.

Reminders:
Sept 20 Progress Report Pick Up at Peter Piper Pizza 4-6
Sept 22 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Oct 6 Vision Board
http://sphs.sharylandisd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_416442/File/Faculty/Villarreal,%20Nicole/Your%20Vision%20Board%20Project%20Directions.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLd0JOkcu7I

Have a great week!!

- Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of September 11

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Vision Board Due October 6th

This past week has been a successful one. Why? You have proven yourself to be the young adults you are! Behavior and attendance is on target. This week we have covered maps and the Three Branches of Government/Separation of Powers. We will continue with the regions of Texas which falls into the Social Studies Strand of Geography. We will be referring back to the strands as we progress through the school year; make a mental note of that. As far as our do nows Channel One has be working wonderfully. I love our discussions during class and hope that your thinking process continues to flourish! For those of you who have not caught up with setting up your interactive notebook you need to see me during lunch. I am giving you the opportunity before progress report grades are due. Remember you can refer back at any point to my interactive notebook. Make this week a great one! A positive attitude keeps our classroom culture upbeat. 

UNIVERSITY T-SHIRT MONEY: DUE SEPTEMBER 8TH, $12.

You are the best don't let anyone tell you otherwise! 

Review the following video! It will briefly cover the Regions of Texas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD4L-zb-ysA

Week of September 4, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY,

KIDS!! WE survived week one of school! I hope this first week set the standard as to what 7th grade teachers expect from you for the rest of the school year! Remember, procedures, procedures, procedures, are vital for your education as well as it is for us the teachers! It is imperative that you come to school everyday! IF you have a doctor or dentists appointment make sure to schedule them in the afternoon. Be at school! You are the reason we are here! You have done a fantastic job this past week. I was proud to see you working as a team this past week with our cup tower. We will be working in groups quite often this school year. Please cooperate with one another it also helps with your social emotional skills. I have high expectations for you, don't let me down but more importantly don't let yourself down. This week will we finish setting up our interactive notebook and as I mentioned it must be neat, creative, colorful, and complete. You will keep this journal in a great condition. We will also cover the three branches of government as well as starting to cover the regions of Texas.

For the week of September 4^th – September 8^th

Monday- Quiz on Landform and World Maps

Tuesday- 8 Strands of Social Studies  

Wednesday- 8 Strands of Social Studies Presentations

Thursday- Three Branches of Government Powerpoint/ Fill out Notes

Friday- Three Branches of Government Powerpoint/ Fill out Notes

Next Week:

5 Themes of Geography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqC79WrpKg&feature=youtu.be

Five Themes of Geography Flipbook for Interactive Notebooks

Regions of Texas

Remember you need a THREE SUBJECT NOTEBOOK!

Three Branches of Government! Check this video out! it will help you better understand in a form of a song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCB8EOY5d48

You are the BEST,
             Mrs. Gonzalez


Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. John Dewey

Week of August 28, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY,

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!

I hope you enjoyed your summer! I hope that this summer has allowed you to reflect and set new goals for this coming school year. I am eager to start this academic school year with a group of students that I've heard wonders about. This is the year where you will look within and find yourself and who you want to be before you become eighth graders. This year will hold many challenges and obstacles, however I have confidence that you will face them with courage because we believe in you and your capabilities.

I am excited! This will be a great school year!!

With much excitement,
Mrs. Gonzalez

Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. -Malcolm X

Week of April 10, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Monday – 13 colonies map

Tuesday – New England Colonies

Wednesday – Middle Colonies

Thursday – Southern Colonies

Friday – Good Friday

There will be tutorials this Saturday make sure you attend if you need the help. 

These are the locations the buses will pick you up at. 

R.G.C Area (2 Buses)	La Grulla Area (2 Buses)
6:45am Gevara St. (Johnny's Restaurant) 6:55am Hinojosa Elem. 7:05am Lopez St.(North Grammar Elem.) 7:25am Hernandez Rd. and Chapote St. (intersection) 7:35am Alvarez Road (Tacos AKA) 7:40am Flor del Rio St. 7:50am Midway Rd.	6:15am Familia St.(Los Marroquines Subd./Hill Country Store) 6:25am GMS (loading zone/ old Grulla Elem. area) 6:35am Medelez Subd. (water mill) 6:40am Elvia Zarate St/ Hwy 83(intersection) 6:45am Sullivan City Area (adult day care) 6:55am La Paloma Subd. (Tortolita   St.) 7:05am Elias Lopez St/10th St (intersection)	7:15am La Victoria (FM 2360/ Catholic Church) 7:25am Alto Bonito Elem. (FM 2360) 7:30am Pete Solis Subd. (Circle 7 Express/Pete Solis Rd.) 7:35am Las Norias Subd./Hwy 83 (intersection) 7:40am Old Triangle Store (Garciasville) 7:45am Bionas St. (La Escondida Restaurant)

Dates to Remember:


If you have not turned in your end of year trip money make sure you do so as soon as possible.


Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of April 3, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Monday – Math Benchmark

Tuesday – Science and Social Studies Common Assessment

Wednesday – Boy in the Stripes Pajamas movie day

Thursday – Start on new vocabulary

Friday – Continue with vocabulary

There will be tutorials this Saturday make sure you attend if you need the help. 

These are the locations the buses will pick you up at. 

R.G.C Area (2 Buses)	La Grulla Area (2 Buses)
6:45am Gevara St. (Johnny's Restaurant) 6:55am Hinojosa Elem. 7:05am Lopez St.(North Grammar Elem.) 7:25am Hernandez Rd. and Chapote St. (intersection) 7:35am Alvarez Road (Tacos AKA) 7:40am Flor del Rio St. 7:50am Midway Rd.	6:15am Familia St.(Los Marroquines Subd./Hill Country Store) 6:25am GMS (loading zone/ old Grulla Elem. area) 6:35am Medelez Subd. (water mill) 6:40am Elvia Zarate St/ Hwy 83(intersection) 6:45am Sullivan City Area (adult day care) 6:55am La Paloma Subd. (Tortolita   St.) 7:05am Elias Lopez St/10th St (intersection)	7:15am La Victoria (FM 2360/ Catholic Church) 7:25am Alto Bonito Elem. (FM 2360) 7:30am Pete Solis Subd. (Circle 7 Express/Pete Solis Rd.) 7:35am Las Norias Subd./Hwy 83 (intersection) 7:40am Old Triangle Store (Garciasville) 7:45am Bionas St. (La Escondida Restaurant)

Dates to Remember:


If you have not turned in your end of year trip money make sure you do so as soon as possible.


Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of March 13, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of March 6, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

Monday – Finish Notes on Sam Houston First Term

Tuesday – Start on Lamar Presidency

Wednesday – Houston’s Second Term

Thursday – How would you solve the issues Sam Houston faced activity

Friday – Quiz on Notes reviewed

2.Lamar’s Presidency

❏   Domestic Issues
- Debt
- Relationship with Natives, Chief Bowles (Cherokee), Council House Fight (Comanche)
- Texas Rangers, Jack Coffee Hays
- Texas Navy, Edwin Moore
- Education
- Capital
- Expansion of Texas, Santa Fe Expedition, Jose Antonio Navarro

❏   Foreign Issues
- Recognition of Independence
- Relationship with Mexico
- Annexation
- [Expansion of Texas & Texas Navy could also be considered]

3.Houston’s Second Term

❏   Domestic Issues
- Debt, attempts to sell Navy ships
- Repair relationship with Natives

❏   Foreign Issues
- Fighting with Mexico

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gBaWvHCu_k

These are the locations the buses will pick you up at. 

R.G.C Area (2 Buses)	La Grulla Area (2 Buses)
6:45am Gevara St. (Johnny's Restaurant) 6:55am Hinojosa Elem. 7:05am Lopez St.(North Grammar Elem.) 7:25am Hernandez Rd. and Chapote St. (intersection) 7:35am Alvarez Road (Tacos AKA) 7:40am Flor del Rio St. 7:50am Midway Rd.	6:15am Familia St.(Los Marroquines Subd./Hill Country Store) 6:25am GMS (loading zone/ old Grulla Elem. area) 6:35am Medelez Subd. (water mill) 6:40am Elvia Zarate St/ Hwy 83(intersection) 6:45am Sullivan City Area (adult day care) 6:55am La Paloma Subd. (Tortolita   St.) 7:05am Elias Lopez St/10th St (intersection)	7:15am La Victoria (FM 2360/ Catholic Church) 7:25am Alto Bonito Elem. (FM 2360) 7:30am Pete Solis Subd. (Circle 7 Express/Pete Solis Rd.) 7:35am Las Norias Subd./Hwy 83 (intersection) 7:40am Old Triangle Store (Garciasville) 7:45am Bionas St. (La Escondida Restaurant)

Dates to Remember:


If you have not turned in your end of year trip money make sure you do so as soon as possible.


Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of February 27, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

This week we will talk about Texas as a Republic. Texas gains their independence from Mexico after the Battle of San Jacinto. 

Monday – We will be working on Telpas Essay. 

Tuesday –
Lecture on the organizing of a New Government. Once Texas gains Independence from Mexico they develop a new government.

We will create our own form of government as an activity.

Wednesday –

The students will work on an activity that will further explain the form of government the Texans create.

Thursday –

Lecture on Lamar as President.

Friday –

Activity on comparing and contrasting Lamar and Houston as Presidents. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gBaWvHCu_k


These are the locations the buses will pick you up at. 

R.G.C Area (2 Buses)	La Grulla Area (2 Buses)
6:45am Gevara St. (Johnny's Restaurant) 6:55am Hinojosa Elem. 7:05am Lopez St.(North Grammar Elem.) 7:25am Hernandez Rd. and Chapote St. (intersection) 7:35am Alvarez Road (Tacos AKA) 7:40am Flor del Rio St. 7:50am Midway Rd.	6:15am Familia St.(Los Marroquines Subd./Hill Country Store) 6:25am GMS (loading zone/ old Grulla Elem. area) 6:35am Medelez Subd. (water mill) 6:40am Elvia Zarate St/ Hwy 83(intersection) 6:45am Sullivan City Area (adult day care) 6:55am La Paloma Subd. (Tortolita   St.) 7:05am Elias Lopez St/10th St (intersection)	7:15am La Victoria (FM 2360/ Catholic Church) 7:25am Alto Bonito Elem. (FM 2360) 7:30am Pete Solis Subd. (Circle 7 Express/Pete Solis Rd.) 7:35am Las Norias Subd./Hwy 83 (intersection) 7:40am Old Triangle Store (Garciasville) 7:45am Bionas St. (La Escondida Restaurant)

Dates to Remember:


If you have not turned in your end of year trip money make sure you do so as soon as possible.


Mrs. Gonzalez

Week of February 20, 2017

Academy for Academic Enhancement

Middle School

WELCOME TO TEXAS HISTORY, 

This week we will talk about Texas as a Republic. Texas gains their independence from Mexico after the Battle of San Jacinto. 

Monday –

Lecture on the organizing of a New Government. Once Texas gains Independence from Mexico they develop a new government.

Tuesday –

We will create our own form of government as an activity.

Wednesday –

The students will work on an activity that will further explain the form of government the Texans create.

Thursday –

Lecture on Lamar as President.

Friday –

Activity on comparing and contrasting Lamar and Houston as Presidents. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbQlENtGy9c&t=7s&list=PLHtE7NbaKReeAyQdx4JRf90L4btSkOCI0&index=3


These are the locations the buses will pick you up at. 

R.G.C Area (2 Buses)	La Grulla Area (2 Buses)
6:45am Gevara St. (Johnny's Restaurant) 6:55am Hinojosa Elem. 7:05am Lopez St.(North Grammar Elem.) 7:25am Hernandez Rd. and Chapote St. (intersection) 7:35am Alvarez Road (Tacos AKA) 7:40am Flor del Rio St. 7:50am Midway Rd.	6:15am Familia St.(Los Marroquines Subd./Hill Country Store) 6:25am GMS (loading zone/ old Grulla Elem. area) 6:35am Medelez Subd. (water mill) 6:40am Elvia Zarate St/ Hwy 83(intersection) 6:45am Sullivan City Area (adult day care) 6:55am La Paloma Subd. (Tortolita   St.) 7:05am Elias Lopez St/10th St (intersection)	7:15am La Victoria (FM 2360/ Catholic Church) 7:25am Alto Bonito Elem. (FM 2360) 7:30am Pete Solis Subd. (Circle 7 Express/Pete Solis Rd.) 7:35am Las Norias Subd./Hwy 83 (intersection) 7:40am Old Triangle Store (Garciasville) 7:45am Bionas St. (La Escondida Restaurant)

Dates to Remember:
We will be attending the fair on the 24th and are going to collect $3 from every student. 

February 24- Second Payment due

If you have not turned in your tutorial form it must be turned in as soon as possible. 


Mrs. Gonzalez