7th Grade

Have a wonderful summer break! We'll see you back in school this August!
7th Grade Announcements
- This Week's 7th Grade Snapshot
- Early Dismissal Notice
- Important Links
- Year Long Plans
- Archive Snapshots
This Week's 7th Grade Snapshot
Early Dismissal Notice
Due to the congested nature of our campus at dismissal time, we are now making a
guideline that we will not do early dismissal for students between 2:30-3:00 pm. If your
student has an appointment that you need to get them early from school, please plan on
picking them up before 2:30 pm.
This will allow you to get on and off campus in a safe and timely manner, avoid having to
deal with the stress of a crowded driveline, and create less end-of-day disruptions for our
classes and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Important Links
For additional support in 7th Grade - Admin Contact: Paul Hurst - paul.hurstii@jeffco.k12.co.us
Use Student Login to access Google Classroom

Download Student or Parent App for updates on assignments and classroom grades

Year Long Plans
Archive Snapshots
7th Grade Classes
ELA
Aubrey Titus
My name is Aubrey Titus and I am happy to be a part of the Lincoln Academy team. I have been a teacher for 16 years, and have had the fortune of teaching in schools around the country. I’ve taught in Chicago, Denver, Arvada, and a small rural town in Vermont. This will be my second year here at Lincoln. My son (Jack, 6) is going into first grade here at Lincoln Academy.
I grew up in Loveland, Colorado, where I first developed my love of education through my summer jobs as a tutor and at a summer camp. I then went to school at the University of Colorado for my BA. After graduating, I moved to Chicago where I did my first three years of teaching and also got my Master of Arts in Teaching. My main goal as a teacher is that students feel included, engaged, and curious. Each year, I strive to make my classroom a warm and welcoming environment for all students.
My hobbies include traveling, baking, tennis, gardening, and of course, reading! I am in two book clubs, and look forward to opening each new book I read. I can’t wait to meet my new students and families!
Year Long Plan
Science
Amy Parrott
Hello, Lincoln Academy community! My name is Amy Parrott, and I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the team as the 7th grade Science teacher! Teaching is my passion, and after spending the last two years as a Science Curriculum Specialist where I had the pleasure of supporting other Science teachers in grades K-12 in developing engaging lessons, I am beyond excited to step back into the classroom and bring Science to life for my students.
This will be my 13th year in education, and I can't wait to spark curiosity and encourage discovery.
Outside of the classroom, I am a wife and mother of two, and we love spending time outdoors. Whether it's hiking, camping, or biking, we are always looking for new adventures and ways to explore nature together.
I am so excited to meet my students, collaborate with families, and become a part of the Lincoln Academy community. Let’s make this next year an amazing year of learning and discovery!
Math
Jenny Lucero
I have worked as a Jeffco math teacher for the last fourteen years and happily found my way to Lincoln two years ago. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology at Brigham Young University, followed by a teaching certificate at the University of Colorado, and eventually added an endorsement in middle school mathematics. I’ve heard it said that elementary teachers teach because they love children, high school teachers teach because they love their subjects, and middle school teachers teach because they love both. I consider myself lucky to be part of the LA community where I can simultaneously focus on both kids and math.
I have 4 kids (all grown) who are all four years apart, and we take every possible opportunity to travel together en masse. My favorite place in the entire world is in the wilds of the Sawtooth Mountain Range in central Idaho. During our annual summer trips, we hike, fish, paddleboard, build bonfires, get eaten by mosquitoes, ride dirt bikes, and look forward to hot showers upon our return. It’s my little piece of heaven on earth.
When at home, I enjoy gardening, reading, baking, and walking out of the gym after a workout. I wish I could say I love walking into the gym, but I wouldn’t want to lie.
History
This Week In History...
Week of February 16, 2026
02/16/26 (Monday) - NO SCHOOL
02/18/26 (Wednesday)
Surviving the Dust Bowl
- Respond to the video
“Left in the Dust” Pictures and Document
M10:L3 > Hard Times
02/20/26 (Friday)
M10:L3 > Depression-Era Culture
Assignment: The Grapes of Wrath & 1930s Media in the 1930s (in Google Classroom) - due Tuesday (02/24/26)
M10:L3 > Effects of the New Deal
In the Past...
Week of February 9, 2026
02/10/26 (Tuesday)
M10:L2 > The New Deal Continues (Pick up at “New Deal Labor Programs”)
M2:L2 > Clashes with the Court
Why Nine Justices? Court Packing's History and Future
M10:L2 Quiz → use your textbook and notes to complete the quiz
02/12/26 (Thursday)
M10:L3 > The Dust Bowl
Surviving the Dust Bowl
Week of February 2, 2026
02/02/26 (Monday)
M10:L1 > Hoover’s Reaction
M10:L1 > Election of 1932
02/04/26 (Wednesday)
M10:L2 > The Hundred Days (stop after FDIC) → Complete the chart of the New Deal “Alphabet” in class
02/026/26 (Friday)
M10:L2 > The Hundred Days (Pick up after NIRA) → Complete the chart of the New Deal “Alphabet” in class
M10:L2 > New Deal Critics
M10:L2 > The New Deal Continues (Stop after Social Security)
Assignment: Create a poster promoting one of the New Deal programs - due Tuesday (02/10/26)
Week of January 26, 2026
01/27/26 (Tuesday)
U.S. States/Capitals Quiz #6 - Southwest and Pacific/West-Coast
M10:L1 > The Economy Collapses
TEST: ALL States & Capitals AND Physical Geography of the U.S. → Thursday (01/29/26)
01/29/26 (Thursday)
U.S. Geography Test → includes ALL states and Capitals AND U.S. physical geography
Assignment: Use the UpFront Magazine received in class to learn about America’s 250th year. Answer the questions on the document provided - due Monday (02/02/26)
Week of January 19, 2026
01/21/26 (Wednesday)
U.S. States/Capitals Quiz #4 - Midwest
State Plate → DUE at the END of CLASS
QUIZ: Quiz #5: Mountain → Friday (01/23/26)
01/23/26 (Friday)
U.S. States/Capitals Quiz #5 - Mountain
M10:L1 > The Stock Market Crashes (Note Catcher)
Assignment: Create an attention-grabbing Newspaper headline & short article describing the crash & what it could mean for the investors in the nation. (in Google Classroom) - due Tuesday (01/27/26)
QUIZ: Quiz #6: Southwest AND Pacific/West Coast → Tuesday (01/27/26)
TEST: ALL States & Capitals AND Physical Geography of the U.S. → Thursday (01/29/26)
Emily Hall

Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instructional Design, Colorado State University
Emily Hall graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2003, and graduated in May 2008 from Colorado Christian University with a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design. This is Mrs. Hall’s 22nd year at Lincoln Academy and she is very excited to continue teaching History in the 7th and 8th grades. Mrs. Hall delights in traveling around the USA and the world. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their two children. Mrs. Hall loves to read, attend musical theater, cook, and study history. She looks forward to sharing these passions with middle school this year.
Year Long Plan
Tech
Class Info
Marty Nishida

Masters, Instructional Technology, Fort Hays State University
Mr. Nishida is entering his 21th year at Lincoln Academy, and he is once again excited to be teaching technology to 7th and 8th graders and developing their communication skills through media. Mr. Nishida received his bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University way back in 1987 and has over 13 years of experience in the IT industry. Mr. Nishida also holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from Fort Hays State University.
Mr. Nishida loves to play and watch sports, enjoys a delicious buffet and hot table up at hills, hiking, a quick 9 holes, a competitive pickleball game, but his passion is organizing fun events with his family and friends!

