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Cascade Mountains

We have had quite a few parents sign up as Canvas Observers! This is a useful tool for helping your student stay on track - you can monitor past and upcoming assignments as well as grades. Here is the link if you would like to sign up: ASD Parent Observer

Science (Weingartner) - Students created wonderful research posters on volcanoes around the world to wrap up our Earth Science unit! Next we’ll be starting our Astronomy unit, hopefully by getting to glimpse a rare green comet on February 1-2.

Math (McKenzie) - In Math 8, students will be starting a unit on solving systems of linear equations. Algebra 1 students are beginning a unit on properties of exponents and exponential growth and decay functions. And the geometry class is continuing their exploration of right triangles and trigonometry.

Math (Riordan) - Math 8 -Math 8 -Solving equations with 1 variable on both sides of the equal sign.

Social Studies (Dyer) - In 7th Grade Geography we are learning about the human and physical geography of South America. Students will be making a slide presentation for a Latin American country of their choice. In 8th Grade U.S. History, we are learning about civics, starting with the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Language Arts (Thompson) - We started a new unit called “The Challenge of Utopia.” We recently read a couple of short stories with this theme. We are now reading the book “The Giver.” There are assignments in SpringBoard that will coordinate with this book. Students are also keeping a reading log.

Study Skills (Walker) - Students are using the Civil Rights Movement to learn about the writing process for a Problem and Solution paragraph and Chronological Order. Students are increasing their vocabulary and reading a biography about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Revelation Mountains

Greetings families! It is hard to believe we are almost halfway through the 3rd quarter! We have enjoyed building on our relationships with students since the beginning of the school year.

Please check on your students’ grades frequently to make sure they are caught up. If students are absent (due to COVID, family emergency, travel, or illness) they are still expected to complete their assignments.

Progress reports have been sent home to be signed and returned. Please contact the specific teacher if you have any questions or concerns. We want our students to be successful and we are here to support them. Here’s to a strong finish for the 3rd quarter!

Mount Olympus

FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Language Arts

Hi there! For February, we are going to be continuing to look at what influences our choices through our SpringBoard curriculum. The SpringBoard text can be found online through Clever. Please encourage your students to take their Chrome Books and chargers home every evening, in case we have (gasp!) another snow day. (My Zoom information can be found in Canvas Announcements.) Feel free to email me (lake_noel@asdk12.org) with any questions or comments. Thank you! Sincerely, Mrs. Lake

Science

During the month of February in science, students will be closing up Unit 5: Motion and Force. Students will have a Unit Test on Monday, February 13th that will include Motion, Speed, Acceleration, and Force. We will then be constructing roller coasters using the concepts learned from this unit. --Ms. Heath

Math

All classes are finishing up a unit on Ratios. Students should have a good grasp on proportions and real world examples of rates and ratios! Next week, will be learning about converting between decimals, fractions and percents--another great real world application. - Mr. Priest

Social Studies

We are still rolling along through the North American Continent. Soon, we will be studying the cultures and geography of South America. In addition, we are looking at CLIMATES of the world as we discuss the continents. This mini-unit will include the creation of several Graphic Organizers - important tools for storing data and information about the world. -Mister Petrash

Wolverine Peak

Team Wolverine Peak students should plan to bring the following items to all core classes:

3-ring binder with tabs for each class
Lined paper
Pencil
Charged Chromebook
Planner (once issued)

In Mrs. Whitesell’s Social Studies class, we are learning about the development of the United States government from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution. We will be talking about the debates between smaller states and larger states, federalists and antifederalists, and the compromises that led to ratification.

In Mr. Gumlickpuk’s Math 8 class, students started learning how to isolate and solve linear equations. We will now work on whether the linear equation has one solution, no solution, or many solutions. In addition, we are going to work on real world problems where we see when we have one solution, no solution, or many solutions. In addition, we are going to work on using substitution and elimination to find the solution of a linear system.

In Algebra, students just finished their Unit 6 test on Linear Systems. We all finished on a strong note

We are now going to move onto Unit 5 and learn about Probability with permutations, combinations, and compound events. Additionally, we will work on mean, median, mode, and standard deviation of a data set.

In School Business Partnership, students will learn more about our school business partners within the Hanshew community. In addition, they will learn more about careers and post secondary education and trade school.

In Mrs. Giraldo’s ELA class, students will read the dystopian novel, The Giver, by Lois Lowry. Composition skills will focus on comparison and contrast; grammar will be subject-verb agreement and prepositions.

Mr. Mittelstadt’s Science -Ch 2 Solar System and Ch 3 Stars will be the focus for the rest of the quarter 3.. Getting outside on these clear nights is a great way to familiarize yourself with the planets, moon, and stars above the winter sky in Alaska.

In Mr. Oliver’s Science 8 and Advanced Science 8 classes, we are finishing up plate tectonics by looking at earthquakes and volcanoes. Soon, we will be constructing quake-safe buildings and putting them to the test with our new earthquake shake table. We will then build and erupt our own scientifically accurate volcanoes! In Animals of the World, we are starting off a great semester by studying Alaskan annelid worms and rodents.

Ms. Lovelace’s Science 8- Ms. Lovelace is one of the new Science teachers for Hanshew Middle School. In class, we are working on Space Science. We are currently working on Stars and Galaxies and will cover the Solar System. In Animals of the World, we are talking about Animal Cells, Characteristics of Living Things, and Animals in Alaska. In Strategies of Success, we are talking about Note Taking Strategies, Goal Setting, and Time Management.

In Mrs. Chico’s ELL Newcomers Academy, we are in US History and Government in Social Studies and currently working on perspectives of explorers and natives . In Language Arts, we are working hard on enhancing our English language skills using the SIPPS and Springboard curriculum. In Math, we are using our close reading skills while improving our Math skills on Ratios and Proportions in iReady Mathematics. In Science, we are learning more about Climate Change especially in Alaska and building our home and Permafrost solution project.

In 7th period ELL Strategies of Success, we are in Goals and Mindset units. Daily work and participation log is due every Friday.

Lazy Mountain (PE/HEalth)

Hello Hanshew Families,

Students will be participating in inside and outside activities so please dress for the weather but remember students should still have the required Hanshew PE shirt under the sweat suite or coat.

Montes Rook (FINE ARTS)

FAMILY FUN NIGHT – WITH THE FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT

Incoming 7th Graders - Join us February 9th for Hanshew Family Fun Night.

Hear our awesome Jazz Band perform!

Then, join us in the art room (208) for a quick art project!

ART:

Congratulations to Zyler Dennihan, whose art “Inktastic tale of the future” was chosen as Honorable Mention in the Alaska Scholastic Arts Competition. His piece will be on display at the Anchorage Musuem March 3 – April 7.

YOUTH ART MONTH

Congratulations to our YOUTH ART MONTH artists, whose are will be on exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, Loussac Library, and 5th Ave. Mall March 3-April 7:

Zyler Dennihan (Museum), Dasha Bondarenko (Museum), Sara Promthong (Museum), Ivy Suoja (Museum), Brynn Newhouse (Museum), Zariah Cockroft (Museum), Nevaehly Cochola (Museum), Isabella Lomu (Loussac), Steaven Ronzone (Loussac), Alexyz Sulit (5th).

Congratulations and Thank You to Zyler Dennihan, Dasha Bondarenko, and Sara Promthong, who was chosen as the Hanshew Artists designing and painting a Bear Proof Trash Can that will be on display at the Museum for YAM, March 3 – April 7. The trash can will then be installed in downtown Anchorage for everyone to see! They have been working diligently after school to complete this task.

ALL Hanshew art students are currently working on weavings that will become a part of a large collaborative work that will be on display at the Museum for Youth Art Month, March 3 – April 7. We are looking forward to the end product. It’s going to be amazing!

WE COULDN’T BE PROUDER OF ALL OF OUR FINE ARTS STUDENTS!

Machu Picchu (SPANISH)

Latino Holiday Festivities In February

There is plenty to keep the hardy festival goer busy this month, top February festivals in Spain include the Almond Festival, Gastro festival Madrid, San Valentine’s Day and the renowned Moors Versus Christian reenactments. Many national holidays take place during this month. In many Spanish speaking countries, there is a special celebration called "Carnivals." Carnaval, celebrates art, music.

Don't forget Valentine's Day lands in February too, a favorite holiday in the hispanic culture. For example, during this month, you can watch a tennis match at the Mexican Open, taste 100 Mexican wines, or view and buy contemporary art at Zona Maco in Mexico City. Then, when you're all partied out, witness the Monarch butterfly migration at one of Mexico's butterfly reserve, or book your spot on a day boat for a whale-watching excursion!

Mauna Kea (CTE)

Mr. Korniczky and Mr. Bushey are excited for the new students that will joining in January as our new elective classes are starting. Mr. Korniczky will be introducing students to Applied Technology and a new to Hanshew elective class. Mr. Bushey will be introducing his students to the world of Multimedia and Computer Technology.

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