8th Grade Parents:
*If you have not submitted your photos for the graduation slideshow, please do so before April 30th. Send them to Mrs. Chandler at achandler@hancockdayschool.org.
*Friday, April 29th, is the Middle School Community Service Day
NOTES FROM 8th GRADE
8th Grade Algebra 1 Mrs. Reardon
Next week we will start our last chapter in Algebra I -- Quadratic Equations and Functions. Students will begin learning how to graph simple quadratic functions and will be able to identify a parabola’s axis of symmetry and vertex. There will be a quiz over graphing functions on Thursday, April 28.
8th Grade Geometry Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will continue discovering formulas to find the surface area of pyramids and cones (12.3). We will have a quiz covering sections 12.1 - 12.3 on Thursday, 4/28.
8th Grade Advanced Algebra Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will continue our review of Algebra 1 by reviewing point-slope form of linear equations and writing equations of parallel and perpendicular lines. We will have a day of review on Wednesday and a test covering exponents and linear equations on Thursday, 4/28.
8th Grade Language Arts Mrs. O’Connor
We will continue reading and studying Romeo and Juliet next week. Students will finish reading act one and take a quiz over this act on Tuesday, April 26th. Looking ahead, we will also have a quiz over act two on Tuesday, May 3rd.
8th Grade History Mrs. English
This week we will wrap up our study of World War II in Chapter 24.4. Students will see how the war came to a close with Victory in Japan. We will also see how the close of WWII brought on the start of the Cold War. Students will have a World War II test on Thursday, April 28th. Looking forward to a great week!
8th Grade Physical Science Mrs. Huennekens
Students this week participated in a lab to observe momentum and inelastic collisions. There will be a test on Newton and Friction on Wednesday, April 27th.
8th Grade Spanish Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will work together in groups to plan a menu of dishes from Spanish-speaking countries. Students will translate the descriptions of the dishes in Spanish, and present the menu to the class. The Chapter 7A will be Wednesday, April 27th and will cover vocabulary, negative tú commands, and the impersonal se.
NOTES FROM 7th GRADE
7th Grade Algebra 1 Mrs. Reardon
Next week we will start our last chapter in Algebra I -- Quadratic Equations and Functions. Students will begin learning how to graph simple quadratic functions and will be able to identify a parabola’s axis of symmetry and vertex. There will be a quiz over graphing functions on Thursday, April 28.
7th Grade Pre-Algebra Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will continue Chapter 9 by learning about the Pythagorean Theorem (9.3) and how to compare and order real numbers (9.4). We will have a day of review on Wednesday and then a test covering sections 9.1 - 9.4 on Thursday, 4/28.
7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Hannah
We are well into our analysis of The Hobbit, and students are applying the heroic journey to Bilbo’s adventures on his quest. We will have a quiz over chapters five through eight on Wednesday 27 April. Students are also learning the difference in subject versus object pronouns, and identifying possessive and indefinite pronouns in writing.
7th Grade History Mrs. English
This week we will study Andrew Jackson and the Native Americans in Chapter 10.4. Students will take the knowledge they acquired during their research and apply it to the big picture theme of how the United States interacted with Native Americans. We will specifically look at the Trail of Tears and the connections Georgia had to that event. Students will have a 10.3 & 4 test on Thursday, April 28th.
7th Grade Spanish Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will continue to work on their movie trailers. Each group was assigned a genre, and will create a script with vocabulary and grammar from Chapter 9A. I am looking forward to seeing their creativity come to life. The Chapter 9A test will be Wednesday, April 27th and will cover the vocabulary, verbs with indirect objects pronouns, and the verb acabar.
7th Grade Life Science Mrs. Huennekens
Monotremes! Marsupials! Placentals! Oh my! We’ve studied Pangolins, Tazmanian Devils, and Aardvarks. We even viewed baby opossums in a mom’s pouch. We are now starting our unit on the Human Body.
NOTES FROM 6th GRADE
6th Grade Earth Science Mrs. Reardon
Next week we will continue in chapter 23 by exploring our moon’s phases. We will do a lab on Tuesday that involves a sweet treat to master the phases of the moon. We will finish out the week by learning about the moon’s surface and origin, as well as our missions to the moon. Students should expect a test over chapter 23 on Tuesday, May 3.
6th Grade Math Mrs. Reardon
On Monday, April 25, we will welcome Mr. Holden Hayes to our classroom to discuss simple interest, compounded interest, and many more interesting topics that the students are curious about. The students are so excited for our guest speaker and can’t wait to ask him questions! Starting Tuesday, we will begin chapter 10 by learning a little geometry -- angles! Students should expect a brief quiz over angles on Thursday, April 28.
6th Pre-Algebra Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will continue Chapter 9 by learning about the Pythagorean Theorem (9.3) and how to compare and order real numbers (9.4). We will have a day of review on Wednesday and then a test covering sections 9.1 - 9.4 on Thursday, 4/28.
6th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Guggenheim
This week we will be working on our Timeline Project in class and at home. It is due Wednesday, April 27. We will also be reviewing for the Anne Frank unit test scheduled for Thursday, April 28. Please encourage your child to read and record their minutes in their reading log; there are still a number of students who have not given me any minutes this trimester. If you would like to know how many minutes I have recorded for your child, please email me.
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Mrs. Hannah
We are beginning our final unit of the year: Rome! We will complete a map of the Italian peninsula on Monday and identify the origins of ancient Rome. We will analyze the function of a tripartite government, the conquest of the Italian peninsula, and the effects of the Punic Wars. Sixth grade should expect a quiz over chapter twelve on Wednesday 4 May.
6th Grade Earth Science Mrs. Huennekens
This week, our focus is on the Earth, Moon and Sun. The students completed a Lab on How big is the Moon/Earth? How far away is the moon? And how many moons would fit inside of the Earth? We will continue our study next week, wrapping up with the Sun. Students should expect a test on Tuesday, May 3rd.
6th Grade Spanish Ms. Sotomayor
Sometimes we get so into the new lesson we are covering that more time is needed to cover the rest! Such is the case for our cultural topic: Spain and Ancient Rome. This past week we learned about direct object pronouns and finished up “Por vs. Para”. Therefore, next week, we will get the chance to dive into Spain and her cultural and historical ties to Rome. We will also do a thorough review of accent marks, “por” and “para”, as well as direct object pronouns. There will be a notebook check on Wednesday, April 27th for these three topics. Please make sure to always check out Google Classroom for important resources and updates. The project-style test is due on Tuesday, April 26th.
