6TH GRADE NEWS
6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor
We are continuing to read and study Anne Frank:
Diary of a Young Girl. Next week students will finish reading the
diary and take a test over it on Friday, October 17th.
Students should review all previous quizzes to prepare for this test.
6th Math with Mrs. Reardon
6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Math 6, we will continue in Chapter 3 working
with data displays. We will learn about
histograms and how to determine which type of display best suits a particular
data set. On Friday, students will
receive a study guide for Chapter 3 which they can work on over the
weekend. The Chapter 3 test will be on
Tuesday, October 21.
6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week, we will finish Chapter 3 by learning about
solving inequalities. These are very similar to equations, just with <
and > signs instead of an equals. There will be a test on Chapter 3
the Tuesday after next.
6th Earth Science with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Earth Science, we will do a lab called paper
chromatography. This lab will involve
separating substances in a mixture.
Since Chapter 2 is so content rich, we will begin to review for the
Chapter 2 test that will take place on Tuesday, October 21.
6th Earth Science with Mrs. Blake
During the
next week, the sixth graders will be finishing their test on matter. This chapter covered the makeup of atoms,
elements, compounds and mixtures. They
also learned about physical and chemical properties. They will perform a chromatography lab which
will demonstrate one method of separating mixtures.
6th Spanish with Ms. Dixon
Next week we will continue to explore classroom objects and
vocabulary. We’ll practice conjugation by working together in pairs to create a
skit that will be performed on Friday, the 17th. Our quote for this
unit is: “Creo firmemente que el respeto es mucho más importante y mucho mayor
que la popularidad.” –Julius Erving
6th Ancient Civilizations with Mrs. Hannah
We have a short but busy week next week! Our chapter 3 test
over Mesopotamia is Thursday 16 October. Your student should review notes and
maps over the holiday weekend to prepare for this assessment.
7TH GRADE NEWS
7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Hannah
We are continuing with Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Your student has been given a reading pacing calendar that outlines the daily reading expectations, class discussions, and quiz days. Please note that quizzes and assessments on this calendar are subject to change! Students should use this resource to ensure they remain up to date with the reading so they can participate in class discussions. On Thursday 16 October, we have a grammar test on objects, complements, and prepositions. To prepare, students should study their notes and classwork we have covered over these topics.
We are continuing with Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Your student has been given a reading pacing calendar that outlines the daily reading expectations, class discussions, and quiz days. Please note that quizzes and assessments on this calendar are subject to change! Students should use this resource to ensure they remain up to date with the reading so they can participate in class discussions. On Thursday 16 October, we have a grammar test on objects, complements, and prepositions. To prepare, students should study their notes and classwork we have covered over these topics.
6th-7th Grade Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week, we will finish Chapter 3 by learning about
solving inequalities. These are very similar to equations, just with <
and > signs instead of an equals. There will be a test on Chapter 3
the Tuesday after next.
7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Blake
7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon
The seventh
graders are finishing their chapter on cellular structure and the
microscope. Next week they will be
reviewing and taking their chapter test.
After that, they will begin a chapter on organic compounds. These are the compounds that build the cells
of all living things. Also, they will
have a quick review of atoms and how they combine to make compounds.
7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Algebra I, students will work on their recipe
proportion projects. They will be
creating a brochure in class that features the original recipe and the same
recipe increased and decreased. Students
will use proportions to create the increased and decreased recipes. On Friday, October 17, students will be
allowed to bring in their original recipe to share with the class while we
present our projects.
7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class the 7th grade will
begin their project for Chapter 7A. Students will use all of their new
vocabulary and grammar in order to present an HDS fashion show. Students will
receive the rubric on Wednesday, October 15th. This will be the
first grade of the 2nd quarter.
7th American History with Mrs. English
This week we will start Chapter 3-Section 1. Students should expect to answer review questions at the end of the section for homework. We will also have a geography quiz on Friday. The quiz will build on the other geography quizzes we've already taken. Students will be responsible for knowing the political borders of Europe, South America, and the 13 English colonies for the quiz.
This week we will start Chapter 3-Section 1. Students should expect to answer review questions at the end of the section for homework. We will also have a geography quiz on Friday. The quiz will build on the other geography quizzes we've already taken. Students will be responsible for knowing the political borders of Europe, South America, and the 13 English colonies for the quiz.
8TH GRADE NEWS
8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor
We are continuing to read To Kill a Mockingbird and
work on our 20% projects in the week ahead. On Thursday, October 16th
students will give a brief (2-3 minute) presentation to the class explaining
their progress on the 20% project. Our test over To Kill a Mockingbird
will take place on Tuesday, October 21st.
8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Blake
After
finishing their chapter on measurement, the eighth graders will move fully into
chemistry. They will spend next week
reviewing the atom and the development of the atomic theory and how that theory
changed over time. From that point they
will progress to elements and the periodic table.
7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Algebra I, students will work on their recipe
proportion projects. They will be
creating a brochure in class that features the original recipe and the same
recipe increased and decreased. Students
will use proportions to create the increased and decreased recipes. On Friday, October 17, students will be
allowed to bring in their original recipe to share with the class while we
present our projects.
8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week, we will spend two days reviewing the second half
of Chapter 10 and then we will have our final test of the quarter on Friday.
8th Geometry with Mr. Lanfear
Next week, we will finish Chapter 3 by practicing some more
proofs about parallel lines. We will have a day of review on Thursday and
then the Chapter 3 Test on Friday.
8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class the 8th grade will
finish up Chapter 3A. We will review on Wednesday, October 15th and
the chapter test will be Thursday, October 16th. Their writing
assignment will also be due on Thursday, October 16th.
This week we will start discussion of the American railroad system and see how the railroads standardized and laid the foundation for big business in America. Students will have a quiz on the political borders of Europe on Friday October 17th. This assessment will prepare students for understanding America's involvement in global politics at the beginning of the 20th century. Students should plan to read Chapter 17-Section 1 and answer checkpoint and section review questions for homework.
