October 26-30

The Food Club enjoyed making Guacamole and two kinds of Salsa! 

From the HDS Music Department

Our 8th Grade students will be hosting a "coffee house" type performance on Friday, October 30th. The performance will begin at 2:00pm in Hancock Hall. Your students have worked very hard on this program, so please plan to attend. Students have a choice of wearing their regular school uniform or Halloween costume.

In addition to the performance, there will be art displayed from the 6th and 7th Grade students. Please make sure to take a look!

Thank you so much for all of your support and help! Please, if you have any questions or concerns, contact me at the school by email: lself@hancockdayschool.org or at 

912-856-1167 after school hours.

       I have enjoyed working with your students, and I am excited to see the finished product of all of their hard work! I hope to see you there! 

Thanks again, 

Lindsey Self

Music Teacher

6TH GRADE NEWS

6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Guggenheim

*Lit - BRING IN STUDY REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR THE OUTSIDERS TEST ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28

*Vocab - Quiz Thursday, October 29

*Grammar - Sentence of the Week Quiz on using commas and semicolons to connect independent clauses

*Study Skills - Get Study Tips and Improve Study Habits papers signed. Develop a study plan with your parents and return it to school signed by Wednesday, October 28th.

*Reading Log - signed

6th Math with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Math 6, we will wrap up Chapter 3 by determining with data display is best for a given set of information.  We will review for the test on Wednesday and then students will take the Chapter 3 test on Thursday, October 29.

6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will start the Trimester Summative Assessment in Pre-Algebra.  The assessment will be a project that emcompasses several of the most important skills we have learned thus far.  Once that is completed, we will begin studying Chapter 4, which begins with prime numbers and prime factorization.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Earth Science, we will begin discussing weathering.  We will take a look at both mechanical and chemical weathering and how climate can also impact weathering.  We will do an activity in class to demonstrate both types of weathering.  Students should expect a brief quiz on Friday,October 30.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Huennekens

• We have started Chapter 7: Weathering.  Our main focus is on Mechanical and Chemical weathering.  We will look at Carlsbad Caverns. No quiz or test is scheduled for this week.

6th Spanish with Ms. Sotomayor

The oral test that was originally scheduled for next Friday, October 30th has been changed to Thursday, October 29th. It will be a great experience as the students will get to show off how much they’ve learned with a guest native Spanish speaker from Colombia! Students will be given a study guide and we will review all of next week leading up to Thursday. Also, this past week we took time to learn about helpful online resources that can be used as an aid when studying Spanish at home or increasing vocabulary. Please ask your child about these sources and take some time to navigate and enjoy the sites! We have continued reviewing Communication Questions.

6th Ancient Civilizations with Mrs. Hannah

Next week, we will study the Old Kingdom of Egypt and learn the individual steps of the mummification process. We will analyze the process of pyramid building and discuss the architectural aspects of construction. Students should expect to have a quiz over the geography of Egypt and the Old Kingdom toward the end of the week.

7TH GRADE NEWS

7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Hannah

Next week, we will begin the newspaper project the correlates with Roll of Thunder. Students will write an editorial article, a newspaper article, and part of an entertainment section. With a group, they will combine their individual work into a newspaper, which they will share with the class. The individual pieces  will constitute their summative assessment for the trimester. We will have a quiz over chapters one through four of Roll of Thunder on Wednesday 28 October. Please make sure your student is following the reading calendar and completing daily readings and accompanying responses.

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will begin into Chapter 4 by reviewing the coordinate plane and plotting points.  We will also graph linear equations.  On Wednesday, we will review for the quiz that will take place on Thursday, October 29.

6th-7th Grade Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will start the Trimester Summative Assessment in Pre-Algebra.  The assessment will be a project that emcompasses several of the most important skills we have learned thus far.  Once that is completed, we will begin studying Chapter 4, which begins with prime numbers and prime factorization.

7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Huennekens

Students will test on Chapter 3 on October 27th.  They have material in their notebook to study over the weekend and on Monday.  I have advised them to spend at least 30 minutes studying each night. Our next chapter is on Cell Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis.

7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will continue to work with the present progressive tense and affirmative tú commands. There will be a graded listening activity using the new material and the vocabulary quiz will be Wednesday, October 28th. Students will also learn about Día de los muertos.

7th American History Part I with Mrs. English

In an effort to spread out the summative assessments and use the chromebooks, this week we will get a head start on our summative assessment by beginning our historical fiction writing pieces. Students will write journal entries through the perspective of a fictional character. Students will include real places, real events, and real people, but use their imagination to create their character’s thoughts, feelings, new characters, and possible situations based on real facts.  Looking forward to a great week!

8TH GRADE NEWS

8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor/Ms. Churchill

Next week, we will wrap up our study of To Kill a Mockingbird with some exciting culminating events.  On Monday, students will share ideas and questions about the structure and meaning of the text in preparation for the end-of-unit test on Tuesday.  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are reserved for viewing and discussing the film, exploring and presenting the ‘Cutout’ installations.  

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will begin into Chapter 4 by reviewing the coordinate plane and plotting points.  We will also graph linear equations.  On Wednesday, we will review for the quiz that will take place on Thursday, October 29.

8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will start the Trimester Summative Assessment in Advanced Algebra.  The assessment will be a project that emcompasses several of the most important skills we have learned thus far.  Once that is completed, we will begin studying Chapter 11, which involves square roots and solving radical equations.

8th Geometry with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will begin using congruence theorems about triangles to prove that triangles are congruent.  We will learn different techniques to do this including Side-Side-Side (4.3), Side-Angle-Side (4.4), Hypotenuse-Leg (4.4), Angle-Side-Angle (4.5), and Angle-Angle-Side (4.5).

8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Huennekens

TEST: Thursday, October 29th.  The test will be over all 3 sections of Chapter 4 States of Matter.

Our next chapter will be on Matter: the properties and changes.  We will look at acids and bases, how a salt is formed and how physical and chemical changes affect the world we live in.

8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will continue to work with the grammar and vocabulary from Chapter 3B. There will be a graded listening activity using the new material and the vocabulary quiz will be Wednesday, October 28th. Students will also learn about Día de los muertos.

8th American History Part II with Mrs. English

In an effort to spread out the summative assessments and use the chromebooks, this week we will get a head start on our summative assessment by beginning our historical fiction writing pieces. Students will write journal entries through the perspective of a fictional character. Students will include real places, real events, and real people, but use their imagination to create their character’s thoughts, feelings, new characters, and possible situations based on real facts.  Looking forward to a great week!

October 19-23

8th Graders enjoyed a field trip to Massie Heritage Center this week! 

6TH GRADE NEWS

6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Guggenheim

Next week we will begin a new vocab list on Wednesday. The vocab quiz will be on 10/29. There will be an open-book Outsiders quiz on Tuesday over Chapters 7-9. Looking forward to conferences on Thursday!

6th Math with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Math 6, we will continue in Chapter 3 by learning about box and whisker plots and histograms.  On Wednesday, we will review for the quiz that will take place on Friday, October 23 over lessons 3.2 - 3.5.

6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will finish Chapter 3 by looking at writing and solving inequalities from word problems (3.6).  We will review for the chapter test on Wednesday and have our Chapter 3 Test on Friday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday.  Looking forward to it!

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Earth Science, we will review for the Chapter 2 test on Monday.  On Tuesday, October 20, students will take their Chapter 2 test.  Towards the end of the week we will begin discussing the types of weathering, the difference between chemical and mechanical weathering, and the makeup of soil.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Huennekens

Students will be testing on Matter, Chapter 2 on Tuesday, October 20th.

Our next chapter is on Chapter 7 - Weathering and Soil - page 180. We will be looking at the following:

• the types of weathering
• the difference between chemical and mechanical weathering
• the makeup of soil

6th Spanish with Ms. Sotomayor

The students have worked hard this week to review and perfect their reading, writing and speaking skills for their test today! On October 30th, Friday, they will have their last test for the trimester and it will be oral. A rubric and study guide will be provided ahead of time.

6th Ancient Civilizations with Mrs. Hannah

Next week, we will begin studying Egypt! We will begin by completing a map of Egypt, then analyze environmental factors and the settlement of Egypt. We will also begin an in class observation of the mummification process that will last throughout the unit.

7TH GRADE NEWS

7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Hannah

Next week, we will begin our first novel: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Your student will receive a reading calendar that outlines reading, homework, discussion days, due dates, etc. Reading activites for the chapter are due on the discussion day for that chapter. Please make sure to closely adhere to this resource! In the event of an absence, your student is still expected to stay on track with reading, homework, and due dates. This will be posted in Google Classroom, along with novel activities and project guidelines. I look forward to seeing parents on Thursday for conferences!

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will wrap up Chapter 3 by solving percent problems.  On Tuesday, students will receive a study guide for their test that will take place on Friday, October 23.  Wednesday, we will review for the Chapter 3 test.

6th-7th Grade Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will finish Chapter 3 by looking at writing and solving inequalities from word problems (3.6).  We will review for the chapter test on Wednesday and have our Chapter 3 Test on Friday.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday.  Looking forward to it!

7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We are on the last section of Chapter 3: Cell Processes.  We will spend the next week understanding cellular respiration and fermentation.  We will also deepen our understanding of photosynthesis and how that works with us and the energy we use from the foods we eat.

Students will test on Chapter 3 on October 27th.

7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will finish up Chapter 6A. The chapter test will be on Tuesday, October 20th. We will begin Chapter 6B which covers locations of rooms in a house, furniture in a house, household chores, affirmative tú commands, and the present progressive tense.

7th American History Part I with Mrs. English

This week in American history we will finish our study of the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies. We will have a test on Wednesday, October 21st on Chapter 3. 1-4.

8TH GRADE NEWS

8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor/Ms. Churchill

As we continue our study of To Kill a Mockingbird, we will venture into new avenues to explore themes through artistic abstraction and return to the Socratic Seminar.  Students will be multi-tasking as they engage with the text in their dialectical journals, examine the structure of the novel, and review rules for punctuation.   

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will wrap up Chapter 3 by solving percent problems.  On Tuesday, students will receive a study guide for their test that will take place on Friday, October 23.  Wednesday, we will review for the Chapter 3 test.

8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will review on Monday for the Chapter 10 (10.4-10.7) Test that will take place on Tuesday.  We will begin Chapter 11 next week by exploring graphing square root functions (11.1).

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday.  Looking forward to it!

8th Geometry with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will have our Chapter 3 Test on Monday.  We will then begin Chapter 4 and learning all about triangles and their various properties (4.1).  We will also begin looking at applying congruence of triangles (4.2).

Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Thursday.  Looking forward to it!

8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Huennekens

In class, we are studying the behavior of fluids.  We will be discussing Archimedes’ Principle and Pascal’s Principle. The students should now understand why we study atoms, elements, molecules and compounds.  A simple example of pumping up a bike tire can be used to demonstrate how the air is pushed into the tire, increasing the pressure inside the tire and how the motion of the particles of matter is related to different kinds of pressure occurring in fluids.

A tentative test date is set for Thursday, October 29th.  The test will be over all 3 sections of Chapter 4 States of Matter.

8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will up Chapter 3A. The chapter test will be Wednesday, October 21st. We will also begin Chapter 3A which covers directions, irregular affirmative tú commands, irregular present progressive, and more review with direct object pronouns.

8th American History Part II with Mrs. English

Several things to look forward to this week.

1) Skit performances will take place on Monday. I've invited some visitors so please be prepared. I also need a TYPED copy of your script. Please reread the rubric to make sure you are covering everything.

2) Looking ahead, we will have a test next Friday, October 23rd,  over Chapter 17.1 & 4 and Ch. 18.1. We will take notes on Chapter 18.1 next week. This section deals with the other "booms" in America (technology, communication, etc.,)

3) Those of you that did not complete your first three bullet points for the D.C. project it's late, but get your stuff in ASAP so you don't keep losing points. Your next two bullets are due next C day, which I believe is next Friday.

Thursday is a parent conference day. Please use this day to catch up on all of your work and prepare for your test.  

October 12-16

STEM Day was a huge success! 

6TH GRADE NEWS

6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Guggenheim

Next week in ELA we will continue reading The Outsiders (Chapters 4-6). An open book quiz on those chapters  will be given on Thursday, October 15th. We will also be working on a 1960s research project related to The Outsiders with partners during Computer using the web-based program Prezi. This project will count as a grade in ELA.

6th Math with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Math 6, we will continue in Chapter 3 working with data displays.  We will learn about bar graphs, line graphs, and stem and leaf plots.  On Friday, students will use Excel on the laptops to create a bar graph and a line graph using a set of data.

6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will continue Chapter 3 by learning how to write and solve inequalities (3.4 - 3.6).  There will be a Math Facts Quiz on Friday.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Earth Science, we will summarize and type up a conclusion to the paper chromatography lab that we did on Friday.  We will also begin reviewing for the Chapter 2 test that will take place on Tuesday, October 20.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We are starting to wind down the chapter on Matter.  On Thursday, we began discussing density.  We looked at several different objects and asked “Will it float or sink?”  We then put it to the test!

The chapter 2 test is scheduled for October 20th.

6th Spanish with Ms. Sotomayor

We have covered the calendar, the weather, the verb SER (one of the 2 verbs for “to be”) and adjectives. The students enjoyed learning a little bit about Argentina and got a taste of Latin culture by learning how to dance cumbia this week! We also cut out images from magazines and pasted them to construction paper. The students will present them when they return and use them to describe themselves in Spanish. Thank you for bringing in the magazines! Also, the next test is next Friday, October 16th. A study guide will be provided.

6th Ancient Civilizations with Mrs. Hannah

Don't forget to study for your quiz on Wednesday; the map of the empires will be on it! I have also posted a blank copy in the "About" section of google Classroom  for extra practice. Next week, we will have the following schedule:

Chapter 3, Lesson 3 and 5 quiz: Wednesday

Review Chapter 3: Thursday

Chapter 3 Test: Friday!

7TH GRADE NEWS

7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Hannah

Here is the plan for next week:

Wednesday: Present grammar collaborative activity, review for test

Thursday: Grammar test over complements and prepositions

Friday: Unit 3 vocab quiz

The week after next, we begin our first novel: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry!

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will continue in Chapter 3 by learning how to solve proportions using cross products.  On Thursday, students will begin an in class recipe proportion project.  They will need to bring in a recipe with at least 8 ingredients by Thursday (10/15).  Students will be using proportions to create a new recipe by either cutting the recipe in half or by doubling it.  On Friday, students will be able to bring in their baked/cooked recipe to share with the class for extra credit on their project.

6th-7th Grade Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will continue Chapter 3 by learning how to write and solve inequalities (3.4 - 3.6).  There will be a Math Facts Quiz on Friday.

7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We are continuing our study of cell processes.  It has been quite interesting taking a closer look at water and also the food pyramid.  Ask your child to explain all the details!  

7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, the 7th grade will present their projects describing the perfect room on Thursday, October 15th. We will have a reading comprehension assignment and begin reviewing the material we have covered in Chapter 6A. The chapter test will be Tuesday, October 20th.

7th American History Part I with Mrs. English

This week in American History we will continue covering the English Colonies.  Readings will come from Chapter 3.2, 3, & 4.  Looking ahead, we will have a Chapter 3 quiz early during the week of October 19th-23rd.  

8TH GRADE NEWS

8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor/Ms. Churchill

On Wednesday, October 14 we will travel to the historic district to participate in a  Massie Heritage Center program including special exhibits and a walking tour.  Discussion, notes, and activities related to our study of To Kill Mockingbird will resume on Thursday.    

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will continue in Chapter 3 by learning how to solve proportions using cross products.  On Thursday, students will begin an in class recipe proportion project.  They will need to bring in a recipe with at least 8 ingredients by Thursday (10/15).  Students will be using proportions to create a new recipe by either cutting the recipe in half or by doubling it.  On Friday, students will be able to bring in their baked/cooked recipe to share with the class for extra credit on their project.

8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will continue our exploration of the discriminant (10.7), and how it can be used to determine the number of solutions and the type of solutions to a quadratic equation.

8th Geometry with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will finish Chapter 3 by proving more statements about perpendicular lines (3.6).  There will be a day of review and the Chapter 3 Test on Friday.

8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We are now halfway through our chapter on States of Matter.  We are learning more information about solids, liquids, and gases than we ever thought possible!  Ask your student to explain viscosity and surface tension to you!  

8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, the 8th grade will present their projects describing the community they have created on Thursday, October 15th. We will have a reading comprehension assignment and begin reviewing the material covered in Chapter 3A. The chapter test will be Tuesday, October 20th.

8th American History Part II with Mrs. English

This week we will continue working on our historical fiction skits covering the American West.  We will perform our skits Monday, October 23rd. Readings and homework will come from Chapter 18.1.  Looking forward to a great week!

October 5-9

Mrs. Reardon's 7th grade Algebra class modeling two-step equations with tootsie rolls and skittles!

NOTES FROM THE HEAD OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL

BLOG RETURNS!

Thank you all for your input about the Middle School BLOG. In response to your concerns the BLOG will be posted each Friday. It will contain the Middle School assignments as well as pictures about our week's events.  What used to appears as NOTES FROM THE HEAD OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL will be sent with the Monday Blast.

6TH GRADE NEWS

6th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Guggenheim

Blog Post for the Week of October 5th ELA 6th Grade:

I am soooo excited! We are starting the novel THE OUTSIDERS on Monday. What a great book! We will read a chapter a night along with a guided reading activity. There will be in-class, open-book quizzes after every three chapters.

Don't forget to dress as your favorite character on Monday as a part of our Homecoming Week celebration.

6th Math with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Math 6, we will jump into Chapter 3 learning about mean, median, and mode as well as stem and leaf plots.  On Wednesday, we will do a hands-on activity involving candy and mean, median, and mode.  Thursday, students will have a chapter quiz over sections 1 and 2.

6th-7th Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will learn how to solve equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign (3.3).  We will have a review of what we have learned in Chapter 3 so far on Wednesday and then a quiz on Thursday that covers sections 3.1 - 3.3.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Earth Science, we will continue in Chapter 2 discussing the properties of matter.  We will also get to do the paper chromatography lab on Thursday that we didn’t get to.  Students should expect a quiz on Wednesday over bonds, mixtures, compounds, and properties of matter.

6th Earth Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We have taken a closer look at the differences between covalent and ionic bonds, heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures and how we could go about separating those mixtures.  For the week of October 5th, we will study about the properties of Matter. All this fascinating information can be found in Chapter 2: Matter.  The kids should write their homework down in their Eagle. Homework is posted daily on my whiteboard. IF there is no homework, I encourage them to check the Google Classroom page in case I might post an interesting video that supports our study or possible a question for them to think about and answer.

6th Spanish with Ms. Sotomayor

This week we have focused on new vocabulary covering the weather, the seasons, the calendar, and new communication questions. We have enjoyed celebrating September birthdays with mini-cupcakes while applying our new vocabulary to determine the students’ and famous Hispanics’ birthdays. We also had a vocab quiz this week. It is worth noting that students have a quiz every week on material most recently covered. Quizzes are never to be expected on a day after the weekend or holiday. Quizzes are also unannounced but the students are given fair warning to be expecting one. Also, my schedule has changed to meet some academic needs of individual students. If your child would like help, the best days to see me are by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:45am or 3:15pm . We will continue working on vocabulary, pronouns, as well as reviewing older material. Please bring in old magazines for a fun class activity next week!

6th Ancient Civilizations with Mrs. Hannah

Next week, we will be presenting the city state projects that student has been working on so diligently over the past week! Their accompanying brochure will be due on the same day as the construction part of the project. Please see the spreadsheet in Google Classroom for specific due dates. Students should be prepared for a quiz over chapter three, sections three and five AND a test over all of chapter three the week following homecoming!

7TH GRADE NEWS

7th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. Hannah

We have finished our short story unit, and will focus next week on reviewing sentence complements in grammar (Direct and indirect objects and  predicate nominatives and adjectives). We will also review prepositions, and  work in groups to create an activity that shows understanding these grammatical components. Students should be prepared for a test over these grammar topics the week following homecoming!

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will continue in Chapter 3 by solving multi-step equations as well as equations that have variables on both sides of the equation.  On Wednesday, we will review the first 4 sections of the chapter and on Thursday, students will take a chapter quiz over sections 1 through 4.

6th-7th Grade Pre-Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will learn how to solve equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign (3.3).  We will have a review of what we have learned in Chapter 3 so far on Wednesday and then a quiz on Thursday that covers sections 3.1 - 3.3.

7th Grade Life Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We spent quite a bit of time on the cell.  The kids know all kinds of information about why a plant cell is different from an animal cell and how a virus invades a host cell and then multiplies!  Our next chapter will be on cell processes. Each cell undergoes processes that ensure its survival and often, the survival of other organisms. We will compare and contrast organic and inorganic compounds as well as understand the importance of water and the characteristics of water. Students will receive a note taking handout on October 2nd. Students are asked to write down all homework as it is posted on my whiteboard. They are encouraged to check Google Classroom on a regular basis for any material that would provide a helpful resource or to perhaps ask them a question that stimulates critical thinking.

7th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, students will continue to work with comparisons and superlatives. The grammar quiz over this material will be Tuesday, October 6th. Students will also begin a project where they will design and describe the room of their dreams by using the vocabulary and grammar from Chapter 6A.

7th American History Part I with Mrs. English

This week we will finish our study of Central and South American geography. We will have a geography quiz on Thursday, October 8th. We will be building upon this information for future geography quizzes and tests. We will also begin looking at the English colonies that start to form in North America.  Looking forward to a fun Homecoming week! Go Eagles!

8TH GRADE NEWS

8th Grade English Language Arts with Mrs. O'Connor/Ms. Churchill

Next week, we will be reading and discussing To Kill a Mockingbird.  Supporting activities will include vocabulary study and writing experiences focusing on Lee’s definition of setting, development of character, and exploration of the social fabric of the period.

7th-8th Algebra I with Mrs. Reardon

Next week in Algebra I, we will continue in Chapter 3 by solving multi-step equations as well as equations that have variables on both sides of the equation.  On Wednesday, we will review the first 4 sections of the chapter and on Thursday, students will take a chapter quiz over sections 1 through 4.

8th Advanced Algebra with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will learn the Quadratic Formula (10.6) and students will derive it (find out where it comes from).  On Tuesday, there will be a quiz on Completing the Square (10.5).  We will then continue to practice the Quadratic Formula and begin to explore the use of the discriminant (10.7) within the Quadratic Formula.

8th Geometry with Mr. Lanfear

Next week we will continue looking at Chapter 3 and learning about parallel and perpendicular lines (3.3 - 3.6).  We will review finding slopes of lines and slope-intercept form of linear equations, as well (3.4 - 3.5).

8th Grade Physical Science with Mrs. Huennekens

We are moving right along with more confidence of our knowledge regarding the elements, compounds, mixtures and solutions. We will now see how we can apply what we know to the states of matter.  

All homework is posted on the whiteboard so students can copy down the information in their planners.  I encourage them to check the Google Classroom on a regular basis for any helpful videos to further understand a concept or perhaps to be challenged by a question.  

8th Spanish with Ms. Hughes

Next week in Spanish class, students will continue to work with irregular verbs in the preterite and direct object pronouns. The grammar quiz over this material will be Wednesday, October 7th. Students will also begin a project where they will create and describe a community using the vocabulary and grammar from Chapter 3A.

8th American History Part II with Mrs. English

This week we will continue studying boomtowns and discover how resources in the West led to the Gilded Age and massive urbanization in the East.  Readings and homework will come from Chapter 17.1, 3, & 4.  Looking forward to a fun Homecoming week! Go Eagles!