
Cortland Junior High Newsletter
February 2023
School Counselor Information
ppomeroy@cortlandschools.org (Team 4)
sconstantino@cortlandschools.org (Team 3)
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Home and Career Skills
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7th Grade Math
In 7th grade math, we just finished up our study of integers. We will begin the new semester learning how to solve algebraic equations. Students will have independent practice several times weekly, please make sure they are working on it at home.
In 7A students will begin a Probability Unit then start working on 8th grade topics.
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English News
Team 1 ELA
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JH Music News
The Orchestras would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came to our December Concert or watched the live stream or recording. The support meant a lot to us.
The String Orchestra has been working hard on their piece for the upcoming Prism Concert on February 16th at 6:30 PM. Come out and support the Music Department at this audience favorite!
Many students are also preparing for the NYSSMA Solo Festival on March 25th.
JH Concert Band Students will be taking a trip to New York City on March 29 to see the Lion King.
The Prism Concert will take place on Thursday, February 16 at 6:30 in the auditorium. The JH groups featured on this concert will be “Junior High Players”, “Tuba Mash-Up,” and “Percussion Ensemble”. Also, several students have volunteered to participate in the NYSSMA solo festival here in Cortland on March 25. Congratulations to all of these students who go above and beyond what is required of them and help make this program as amazing as it is!
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Art News
Printmaking will be our next unit. Art club will begin the week of Feb. 12th-18th, please keep your eye out for a permission slip coming home.