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6TH GRADE NEWS
6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Guggenheim
Lit - Continue reading The Giver; open book quiz Chapters 7-12
Vocab - Words input in Quizlet by Sunday; Quiz on 1/22 - students should be able to define the words and write a meaningful sentence with the words
Writing - Short Story Final due Wednesday with rubric completed by student and rough draft
READING LOG minutes!
6th Math with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in 6th grade math, we will wrap up chapter 6 by talking about rational numbers, the distributive property, and the coordinate grid. On Friday, we will use what we learned about the coordinate grid and plotting points to play BATTLESHIP with partners. Students will have their Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday, January 26.
6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Pre-Algebra, we will begin Chapter 6, which deals with ratios and proportions. We will learn about ratios and unit rates (6.1) and writing and solving proportions (6.2 - 6.3).
6th Earth Science with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Earth science we will continue our discussion of volcanoes by looking at the different igneous rock features. Students will be learn how these rock features form and also be able to explain how a volcanic neck and caldera form. We will have a brief quiz over section 3 on Friday and will have the Chapter 12 test on Wednesday, January 27.
6th Earth Science with Mrs. Huennekens
What a week in Science! We have had some really great discussion on Volcanoes! We took a closer look at Mt. Rainier and Mount St. Helen’s. We will begin next week with Section 3: Igneous Rock Features. Our Chapter 12 test is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th.
6th Spanish with Ms. Sotomayor
We have been working diligently on a fun project that involves creating a script for a short Disney film called “Paperman”, using our accumulated vocabulary from this year. I have enjoyed watching every face light up as each individual experiences his and her’s “Aha!” moment when figuring out how to express themselves in limited vocabulary. We have also continued reviewing clothing vocabulary, and have taken a look at authentic online resources from stores in Spain to compare the euro and the dollar. We have covered how to ask how much things cost while pretending to shop online. There will be a review for the oral test that is next Friday, the 22nd. Students have been given a study guide.
6th Ancient Civilizations with Mrs. Hannah
Sixth grade is having an exciting time learning about Ancient China! We have already learned about the geography of China and the first three major dynasties. Tuesday we will go on a virtual field trip of China, and identify many of the landmarks we have studied so far. Wednesday we will review everything we have learned so far, to prepare for a test over the first half of China on Thursday 21 January. Students should start brainstorming topics in China they would like to research further, as we will begin a China project the week of 25-29 January!
7TH GRADE NEWS
7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Hannah
We have already read half of Animal Farm! Seventh grade is eagerly applying the concepts of persuasion from the novel into speeches in order to convince classmates of an HDS rule that they want to change or amend. We have multiple days in class to write the speech and create the accompanying propaganda video. Please refer to the reading calendar for specific reading assignments; however, our next quiz is not until Tuesday 26 January! If your student would like to come in for extra help with the novel, I am available daily after school.
7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Algebra we will begin chapter 7 by solving linear systems by graphing and substitution. Students should expect a quiz over sections 1 and 2 on Friday, January 22.
6th-7th Grade Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Pre-Algebra, we will begin Chapter 6, which deals with ratios and proportions. We will learn about ratios and unit rates (6.1) and writing and solving proportions (6.2 - 6.3).
7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Huennekens
Introduction to Animals has really opened up our eyes to several things we didn’t know anything about! On Wednesday, we used the microscopes to look at round and flatworms. This was a great preview as we will be studying worms next week. We also observed many animals other animals such as coral and sea anemone. On Tuesday, we will begin our section on worms. Our chapter 12 test is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th.
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7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will finish up Chapter 7B. They will also continue to work on their projects investigating cultural differences in selling and purchasing clothing items. The chapter test will be Friday, January 22nd.
7th American History Part I with Mrs. English
This week we will review for our Chapter 6 test on Wednesday and begin working on our study in Chapter 7. Homework and readings will come from Chapter 7 section 1 & 2.
8TH GRADE NEWS
8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor
Next week our class will begin to explore Night, a memoir written by Elie Wiesel. This relatively short piece of nonfiction centers on Wiesel’s experiences during the Holocaust. The emotional weight of this text can be difficult for some students, and we will devote ample class time to discussion in order to ensure that students understand the text and see the hope that came from Wiesel’s situation. We will also discuss some of the acts of heroism that took place during this time period in order to help students see the good that can be accomplished by those who stand up against evil. Additionally, we will take a short quiz over the first four chapters of the book on Friday (1/22).
7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Algebra we will begin chapter 7 by solving linear systems by graphing and substitution. Students should expect a quiz over sections 1 and 2 on Friday, January 22.
8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Advanced Algebra we will have our Chapter 4 Test, which covers some properties of triangles. There will be a day of review on Tuesday and the test itself on Wednesday. Then we will begin the “next” chapter, Chapter 8, in which we will discover many properties of polygons, including how to find the area of many of the most common ones.
8th Geometry with Mr. Lanfear
Next week in Geometry, we will have a day of review on Tuesday and then a quiz covering sections 7.1 - 7.4, which deal with some special properties of right triangles. After that, we will begin learning about Trigonometry (don’t be scared! It sounds more complicated than it really is!).
8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Huennekens
This week, students went Hunting for Aqueous Solutions. Students discovered that sugar is the most soluble in water at any temperature. Next week, we will move on to Section 3. It will provide us with more information on Acids and Bases. Our Chapter 8 test is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27th.
8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will finish up Chapter 4A. They will also continue to work on their biographies using the imperfect tense and preterite tense. The chapter test will be Friday, January 22nd.
8th American History Part II with Mrs. English
This week we will continue our study of the Roaring 20s. Students will ha readings and homework in Chapter 22.3 &4. We will have a Chapter 22. 1-2 & 19.3 quiz on Wednesday. Begin studying for that assessment. Looking ahead, we will have a Roaring 20s test the following week.
Spring Sports Update:
Keep an eye out for sign-up forms. This spring we will off for boys and girls soccer as well as Golf (experienced players only). We are also excited to offer middle school baseball this spring. More details to follow.
