March 28, 2024
Dear Parents and Students,
Here’s a look at when we get back from break.
Math:
Mr. Schreck
Chapter 9, Add & Subtract Fractions
Monday (4/8): Review Lessons 1-5
Tuesday: Quiz, Lessons 1-5
Wednesday: Lesson 6, Use Models to Subtract Unlike Fractions
Thursday: Lesson 7, Subtract Unlike Fractions
Friday: Lesson 8, Problem Solving-Determine Reasonable Answers
Ms. Semandiris
Chapter 8 Fractions and Decimals
Monday (4/8) Ch. 8, Lesson : Fractions and Division
Tuesday (4/9) Ch. 8 Lesson 2: Greatest Common Factor
Wednesday (4/10) Ch. 8 Lesson 3: Simplest Form
Thursday (4/11) Ch. 8 Lesson 4 Problem Solving Investigation: Guess, Check and Revise
Friday (4/12) Check My Progress p. 575 (Quiz on this material on 4/15)
Mrs. Heuer
We will move straight into our study of inequalities and I will cover functions in depth next year.
Monday: *8.5 Inequalities
Tuesday: *8.6 Write and Graph Inequalities
Wednesday: *8.7 Solve 1-Step Inequalities
Thursday: *8.7 (Day 2)
Friday: *Review (Day 1) – Test will be on Tuesday of the next week.
Religion: Students are learning about the second part of the Mass, the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Students will discuss the difference between physical hunger and spiritual hunger. Students have written a cinquain poem reflecting what the Eucharist means to them. Students will complete a study guide to prepare for a quiz on Ch. 18, Liturgy of the Eucharist, on Thursday, April 11th.
Science: Students will work in small groups to use their knowledge of parachutes and atmospheres to design a parachute that meets specific criteria for drop speed and parachute size. They will then test their parachute designs.
Social Studies: After spring break we will begin Lesson 11 To Declare Independence or Not. Students will learn all about a Loyalist or a Patriot as they prepare for a panel debate. Then join a group to get a presenter ready for the panel debate between Loyalists and Patriots. This is a really fun and exciting activity, and the students will all play a part whether it be the Actor, Public Relations Agent, Journalist, or Costume Designer. They will all work together to prepare for this debate.
English/Language Arts: Hello HRS families. When we return from break, students will finish writing their theme essay. This past week, we planned and drafted a practice essay together using an example theme: having a supportive family can help us persevere. This is a minor theme, and students should have chosen a primary theme to focus on in their essay. You can see their theme choice at the top of their last double-entry journal. We will also view the Wonder Film in class and complete a compare and contrast activity. Remember to bring the blue vocabulary book to class on Monday, as we will continue using this for the remainder of the year. I hope you all have a wonderful break and safe travels.
Have a great spring break!