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Box Tops
Thank
you to all who participated in the Box Tops Collection. The winning class was
Mrs. Knarr’s, with 783!!! We collected 4770 Box Tops, which translates to
$477.00 for the school. The next collection won’t be until next October, so
please continue to clip them, and hold on to them until the next Collection
Date. The last collection contributed to a basketball hoop. We will keep you
posted as to what is purchased with this winter collection!
Several
middle-schoolers have been participating in an afternoon Indoor Cycling Class,
at the Habersham Y on Mondays and Thursdays. Recently the staff at the Y
commented that these kids are the best mannered children, and are so pleased
that they are utilizing their facility. It’s always so nice to hear that they
are representing our school so politely!
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SHINE!
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Last
Friday our Math Counts team participated in the Savannah Chapter contest at
Savannah Country Day School. Other
schools who participated were Savannah Country Day, Richmond Hill, and St.
James Catholic School. Our 4 competitors,
Alex Mason, Mason Stoever, Caroline Gilpin and Anson Siu did well. Mason was recognized for his 6th
place finish and qualified to move on to the Math Counts State Competition at
Georgia Tech. Congrats to our team and
to Mason.
SPRING BREAK IS COMING…..REALLY!
Only
one more week until HDS takes it annual spring break. There are a couple of important things to
keep in mind over the next week. First,
we are wrapping up work for the third quarter.
Students should remain ENGAGED for the week, homework assignments
complete, prepared for quizzes and test, prepared to participate in class. Second, if your student is going to miss any
time next week, please let us know as soon as possible so plans can be made for
make up work.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT PLANNING MINI
FIELD DAY
We are
pleased to announce that on March 14 Student Government will be sponsoring a
“mini” field day from 1:00 – 3:00 here on the HDS campus. Students will
be split into teams comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th
graders and will compete against each other in the basketball game H.O.R.S.E.,
flag tag, and relay games. Also, as a reward for collecting a “ton” of
canned goods for Second Harvest back in the Fall, Middle School teachers will
compete in a series of “Minute to Win it” games for the student’s amusement.
This should be a great start to our week long spring break!
OPPORTUNITY RECEIVED
Looking
for an interesting summer camp opportunity?
We received a packet from the Summer Boarding School in Wolfeboro, New
Hampshire. They are offering a varied
program integrating academics, sports, arts and general recreation. Ms. Edie has the brochure if you are
interested. The school can be found at www.wolfeboro.org.
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THE NEXT ISSUE OF THE BLOG WILL BE PUBLISHED ON MONDAY, MARCH 24TH.
6TH GRADE NEWS
6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor
The sixth graders have just concluded our study of
poetry. In the week ahead we will wrap up this unit with a poetry reading
on Tuesday to give students an opportunity share some of their favorite poems
and poets from the unit. We will also begin to discuss our upcoming
expository research assignment. Though students will not be given
specific details for this assignment until after spring break, we will use some
class time begin exploring possible topics. Students will also have a
Wordly Wise quiz on Wednesday.
Math 6 with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Math 6, we will be continuing in Chapter 9
learning about the percent equation, circle graphs, and percent of increase and
decrease. On Monday, students will
receive an outline for their Math Facts Quiz that will take place on Thursday, March
13. On Friday, we will do a mini project
involving circle graphs.
6th Earth Science with Mr. Crawford
Understanding
atomic structure has proven much more of a challenge that predicted. Therefore, we are going to spiral through the
topic to reinforce it again next week.
We will expand into section two of the chapter, pages 39 – 44 to explore
the interaction of atoms and how these different interactions produce different
combinations that give us all of the different “stuff” we have. Homework over the weekend is to read 39 –
44. Monday we will discuss atomic charge. Homework p 44 # 1 & 2; p 56 # 1-2-6-7-10;
Tuesday bonding. Homework p 44 1 &
2; p 56 # 8 – 11- 12- 13- 14- 15- 16- 17- 18.
Wednesday mixtures. Homework p 56 # 3 – 5 – 9. Thursday and Friday we will spiral back
through section 3 to strengthen concepts.
6th Earth Science with Mrs. Blake
The sixth graders had a busy last week of third quarter. They finished their chapter on the Earth-Moon-Sun System and had their test on Thursday. Next week they will begin a chapter on our Solar System. The students will spend most of the week researching a specific planet or moon for a project that will be due after our break.
The sixth graders had a busy last week of third quarter. They finished their chapter on the Earth-Moon-Sun System and had their test on Thursday. Next week they will begin a chapter on our Solar System. The students will spend most of the week researching a specific planet or moon for a project that will be due after our break.
6th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 6th grade will be
creating a skit focusing on all of the grammar and vocabulary we have learned
this year. Students will be able to practice their writing, reading, and
speaking skills through this assignment. We will also begin a new chapter
discussing families, celebrations, and descriptions.
6th World Civilizations with Mrs. English
This week in World Civilizations we will be continuing our study of ancient China in Chapter 11-Section 1 and 2. Students should expect to read for homework in Chapter 11-Section 2, define vocab, and answer chapter review questions. We will have a quiz on Thursday March 13th on Chapter 11-Section 1 & 2A.
This week in World Civilizations we will be continuing our study of ancient China in Chapter 11-Section 1 and 2. Students should expect to read for homework in Chapter 11-Section 2, define vocab, and answer chapter review questions. We will have a quiz on Thursday March 13th on Chapter 11-Section 1 & 2A.
7TH GRADE NEWS
7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor
Seventh graders have just taken their test over our poetry
unit. Next week we will wrap up our study of poetry with an authentic
poetry reading in class on Tuesday. We will also start to think about and
discuss topics for our upcoming research paper. While we won’t really get
to work on this until after spring break, next week will give students an
opportunity to learn about possible topics. Students will also have a
Wordly Wise quiz on Wednesday.
Pre-Algebra with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Pre-Algebra, we will begin Chapter 9 by
discussing square roots, as well as the Pythagorean Theorem. On Monday, students will receive an outline
for their Math Facts Quiz that will take place on Thursday, March 13. On Friday, we will do a mini project
involving the Pythagorean Theorem.
7th-8th Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Blake
The seventh graders have finished their study of ectotherms.
They looked closely at the progressing complexity of the three classes covered
in this chapter. They ended the week
with a test over these vertebrates. Next
week the seventh graders will look at mammals.
7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will
begin a new chapter on reflexive verbs. This will include discussion of daily
routines and getting ready for a special event. Students will also revisit the
differences between “ser” and “estar”. We will have a graded listening activity on
Wednesday, March 12th.
7th American History with Mrs. English
This week in American history we will continue looking at the impact of the American Constitution in Chapter 7-Section 2. Students will see how the modern American government was set up and is upheld by the Constitution. Students should expect a quiz on American government and Chapter 7-Section 2 on Thursday March 13th.
This week in American history we will continue looking at the impact of the American Constitution in Chapter 7-Section 2. Students will see how the modern American government was set up and is upheld by the Constitution. Students should expect a quiz on American government and Chapter 7-Section 2 on Thursday March 13th.
8TH GRADE NEWS
8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor
Eighth grade students have been hard at work on their
persuasive research papers. Next week we will finish this assignment, and
final drafts will be due on Wednesday. We are also beginning to explore
some background information to prepare students for our next major text, A
Raisin in the Sun. Students will take a short quiz over some
contextual vocabulary from the play on Thursday.
8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Blake
The eighth graders spent this last week of the quarter
finishing the chapter on chemical reactions and having a test. Before they start the next chapter on solubility,
they will spend a few days performing various labs dealing with chemical
properties and compounds.
7th-8th Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Mr. Lanfear’s Algebra class (Grades 7/8),
students will present their business model to the class. Students are
learning how systems of inequalities relate to the real world. Students
researched how long it takes and how much it costs to produce several
products. They then used a system of inequalities to find how many of
each to produce to make the maximum profit for their business. On
Wednesday, we will review the chapter (Ch. 7) and have our chapter 7 test on Thursday.
Friday is Pi Day!!
8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Mr. Lanfear’s Intro to Geometry class (Grade
8), we will learn to make our very first constructions using only a
straightedge and compass. Students will learn how to create perpendicular
and parallel lines. We will review on Wednesday and have a test on Thursday.
Friday is Pi Day!!
8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will
begin a new chapter discussing the imperfect progressive and the preterite
tense. In addition, students will be creating
a Spanish children’s story for the second grade classes when we return from
spring break.
8th American Government with Mrs. English
This week in American Government we will continue working on
our Election Campaign projects. Students will receive their second list
of tasks that they need to complete for the election. We will campaign to
classes around campus. Students will also be reading current events on
their topics and should be prepared to take reading checks on their
readings. We will also continue to explore the executive office and
figure out why people go to such lengths in campaigning to serve
as the United States’ president.
