Action is picking up in the Middle School. This past week all of our volleyball teams opened their seasons. Congratulations to the 6th grade girls for their victory over the Habersham School! This year we have both a junior varsity (5th & 6th grades) football team and a varsity (7th & 8th grades) football team. They scrimmaged Country Day and did a fine job. They will be exciting to watch! Their season opens next week against St. Andrews on Thursday. Please check the calendar on the website for the athletic schedule.
Thank you again for the great job you are doing on afternoon carpool. Not arriving on campus until 3:15 gives the gold and green zone cars a chance to move through pick up and clear the traffic pattern for Middle School pick up. On those days where you do have to be here early, please take a marked parking spot until 3:15.
Our lost and found is growing at a brisk rate! Remember to mark all clothing (and water bottles!) so we can return items to your child.
Cross Country
Cross Country forms are due Monday the 29th. Practice begins Tuesday the 30th. The CC roster will be finalized on the 29th at 3pm.
8th Grade Algebra 1 Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Algebra I, students should expect their first homework quiz on Monday. Please ensure that all homework assigned since day one is in your math notebook. We will wrap up chapter 1 by representing functions as rules and tables and by graphing those functions. On Wednesday, we will review chapter 1 in preparation for their test that will take place on Thursday, September 1st. On Friday, we will work on an in-class project in pairs where students will analyze the evaporation rate of a cup of water by creating a table, graph, and function.
8th Grade Geometry Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will complete Chapter 1 by having 2 days of review on Monday and Tuesday and then having the Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday. We will then begin Chapter 2 and preparing for proofs by learning about reasoning and logic.
8th Grade Advanced Algebra Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will complete Chapter 9 by practicing the AC Method. We will have a day of review on Tuesday and the Chapter 9 Test on Wednesday. We will then begin Chapter 10 by learning how to graph quadratic functions and parabolas.
8th Grade Language Arts Mrs. O’Connor
Our quiz over grammar and vocabulary has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 30th. Additionally, next week I will issue students copies of the literature textbook and we will read “Charles” as well as beginning an excerpt from Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. We will also practice varying sentence structure in our writing.
8th Grade History Mrs. English
This past week we studied the events leading to the Civil War by looking at primary documents and exploring the North and South as dividing regions. This coming week, the students will study what life was like for soldiers at camp, in prisons, and on the battlefield. We will also look at one of the earliest battles, the First Battle of Bull Run. Homework and readings will come from Chapter 15.1 & 2. As we move forward students will be asked to use the website Recap to summarize and recount important concepts learned in class. In order to best use Recap students need to bring a pair of earbuds to keep at school. Looking forward to a great week!
8th Grade Physical Science Mrs. Huennekens
Now that the students have finished up with the review of Lab Safety and the Scientific Method, they will push right into physical science. We are starting with forces and how forces are involved in nearly every motion in our daily lives. Forces come to play in every sport, kicking a soccer ball, throwing a football or spiking a volleyball. With all the sports taking place now, like soccer, football and volleyball, it’s the perfect tie in for the students to understand this concept.
8th Grade Spanish Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will continue to work with the grammar and vocabulary from Chapter 1A. This will include negative and affirmative words and new stem-changing verbs. Students will begin a writing activity where they will describe their ideal school and school rules. The grammar quiz will be Thursday, September 1st.
NOTES FROM 7th GRADE
7th Grade Algebra 1 Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Algebra I, students should expect their first homework quiz on Monday. Please ensure that all homework assigned since day one is in your math notebook. We will wrap up chapter 1 by representing functions as rules and tables and by graphing those functions. On Wednesday, we will review chapter 1 in preparation for their test that will take place on Thursday, September 1st. On Friday, we will work on an in-class project in pairs where students will analyze the evaporation rate of a cup of water by creating a table, graph, and function.
7th Grade Pre-Algebra Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will be completing Chapter 1 by learning how to multiply and divide integers. We will also review how to plot points on the coordinate plane. There will be a day of review on Thursday and the Chapter 1 Test on Friday.
7th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Hannah
Seventh grade has had a great first week back at school! Next week, we will begin analyzing plot, theme, conflict, and symbolism as we read The Treasure of Lemon Brown. Students will review personification and apply to Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. For each short story, student will complete a plot mountain graphic organizer to help keep track of important events and identify literary elements. In grammar, we will review parts of speech and sentence construction in order to strengthen writing skills. We will also begin working with Greek and Latin vocabulary, and students will have a vocab quiz on Friday.
7th Grade History Mrs. English
This week we studied the impact of 1500s trade routes in the Eastern Hemisphere on the coming of the Age of Exploration. This coming week we will look at the religious and cultural impacts from Europe that also influenced the Age of Exploration and ultimately life in the Americas. Readings and homework will come from Chapter 1.3 & 4. As we move forward students will be asked to use the website Recap to summarize and recount important concepts learned in class. In order to best use Recap students need to bring a pair of earbuds to keep at school. Looking forward to a great week!
7th Grade Spanish Ms. Hughes
Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will continue to work with the new vocabulary, the difference between the verbs ser and estar, and tener expressions. Students will begin a writing activity where they will either create a skit, or write a few paragraphs using the grammar and vocabulary from Chapter 5B. The grammar quiz will be Thursday, September 1st.
7th Grade Life Science Mrs. Heyward
Next week, we will finish the Scientific Method with a quiz on Monday, August 29th.Then we will dive right into living things and how they are classified. The students should expect a quiz of the information we studied this week. We will also begin their weekly INB self-assessments. These self-assessments are to ensure they are keeping up with all topics and forming good study habits--personal accountability. In addition to their self-assessments, I will be performing an overall assessment of their INBs. I’m excited for the upcoming week!
NOTES FROM 6th GRADE
6th Grade Accelerated Math 7 Mrs. Reardon
Next week in Math 7, students should expect their first homework quiz on Monday. Please ensure that all homework assigned since day one is in your math notebook. We will continue in chapter 1 by taking a more in-depth look at order of operations, equations, and area and perimeter. On Thursday, we will do a fun activity involving perimeter, area, blue tape, and the middle school hallway. Students should expect a quiz over sections 4 through 6 on Friday, September 2.
6th Pre-Algebra Mr. Lanfear
Next week we will be completing Chapter 1 by learning how to multiply and divide integers. We will also review how to plot points on the coordinate plane. There will be a day of review on Thursday and the Chapter 1 Test on Friday.
6th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Guggenheim
6th ELA Blog for the week of August 29, 2016
Next week in ELA we will begin our study of nonfiction literature in earnest. A quiz over the nonfiction literature terms is scheduled for Thursday, September 1. At the end of the week I will introduce our Greek/Latin roots vocabulary course of study. The first list will be given on Friday, September 2. We will also discuss complete sentences and sentence fragments. Have a great weekend!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Mrs. Hannah
Sixth grade had a great first week in Ancient Civ! We have learned about the settlement of the continents and the life of early modern humans. Students will have their first quiz on Tuesday, which will cover chapter one, the map of continental settlement, and latitude and longitude. Looking forward, we will begin to discuss the formation of complex societies and the changes in economy, technology, and society that occurred as a result. Your students are having a wonderful time learning about a new (to them) era of history!
6th Grade Earth Science Mrs. Huennekens
We ended our fabulous week with our lab called “How many drops of water can a coin hold?” This coin lab allowed the students the opportunity through experimentation to apply the scientific method as they worked through the lab. This lab was done with a partner. For the week of August 29th, we find ourselves asking “What is Earth Science?” We will be taking a look at the nature of science and all the branches of Earth Science. We will begin signing up for Current Events. These will be presented on Fridays. The students will have a guideline of how to complete this assignment. They will be responsible for one current event each trimester. This is usually a very popular discussion in the classroom. **Photos below!
Learning all about the Scientific Method!
6th Grade Spanish Ms. Sotomayor
This week we’ve enjoyed learning about Ms. Sotomayor and our special “personas especiales” as we practice interviewing in Spanish. We’ also reviewed colors, definitie and indefinite articles, the word “hay”, and classroom objects vocabulary. Next week, we will discuss Hispanic Heritage month, review this week’s material and beginning composing sentences and moving through our interview questions.
Ensemble Mrs. Cookson
What an exciting first week. Many students have now learned a bit more about Ensemble, and how we will work together in the coming weeks to develop the course together. We will continue to establish trust, while sharing ideas, and developing creative approaches to problem solving.
Art Mrs. Cookson
While a few students still have not yet had art, the room came alive this week with the addition of many students and all of their positive energy. After a refresher of basic protocols and expectations, we dove into the new possibilities and project ideas available. In addition to the essential foundation materials, the art room now has new tools with which to explore and create. Keep an eye out for information regarding the Cardboard Challenge.
