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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) - We are learning how genetics and DNA affect everything from how you look to the animals that live in Alaska to the vegetables you buy at the store! Make sure you are checking Canvas and keeping up with your assignments so that you end 8th grade on a positive note!

Math (McKenzie) - In Math 8, we are continuing our study of exponents and scientific notation. Algebra 1 students are working on solving radical and rational equations. And the geometry class is finishing up a unit on surface area and volume.

Math (Riordan) - Math 8 - We are working on repeating decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals, rational and irrational numbers, Pythagorean theorem and its Converse. Students will learn from notes from the board and explanation, and do I-Ready Lessons workbook pages practice on these topics.

Social Studies (Dyer) - In 7th Grade Geography we are continuing to learn about the human and physical geography of Asia. In 8th Grade U.S. History, we are learning about Westward Expansion and the Civil War.

English/Language Arts (Thompson) - We have started a new unit called “The Challenge Of Comedy.” There are several short stories and writing assignments that coordinate with this subject. I am encouraging students to check Canvas to make sure they do not have any missing assignments.

English/Language Arts (Twiner) - Eighth (8th) grade students are working towards writing as a researcher during the fourth quarter of the 2022/2023 school year. Students are using two (2) paper packets daily in class for writing assignments, research, vocabulary, locating information sources, and planning their research. Students have homework daily: read aloud for twenty (20) minutes to an adult at home.

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Math (King):

It is hard to believe that the 2022-2023 school year is coming to an end. I have truly enjoyed each and every one of my students. The students have enjoyed working on interest, discounts and learning about how percentages work in everyday life. Next, students will complete the year by completing the i-Ready Diagnostic Assessment for math to show how much growth and understanding they have obtained. I know that students can continue to work hard through the last weeks of school!

Science (Magnuson):

The students have been studying waves and sound. We have had some fun labs with these and are now moving on to the electromagnetic spectrum and light. We will end the year studying electricity and magnetism, these always include some fun labs and activities. Thanks for sharing your students with me, I have truly enjoyed them this year!

Social Studies (Stewart):

It is hard to believe that the school year is almost over. This quarter has flown by! I have enjoyed our class discussions and getting to know each and every student! We are currently finishing our Europe unit and will be ending the year with Russia, Asia and Africa. I hope you all have a great summer!

Language Arts (Mrs. Bondarenko):

We are reading the novel Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen. Students analyze characters and plot development and site sources of literary devices in text. They are working on writing compound and complex sentences. Also, we are finishing creating a book of Figurative Language using storyjumper. We’ll share the links of students’ individual ebooks with you! Enjoy reading! We have only 18 days of school left. Have a wonderful and restful summer.

Mount Olympus

SCIENCE Hello and Happy May to all Students and Families. During our final month of school, we will be concluding our last unit on Energy and Waves. It has been a pleasure to have each student in my class this year. - Mrs. Heath

MATH Hello Everyone! Welcome to the last month of school! PreAlgebra has started a new chapter at the end of April and will start a unit on special triangles including pythagorean theorem! Pre-Algebra will then review the material from the year the final two weeks of school. Math 7 is wrapping up probabilities and will begin reviewing the year the at the start of May! Have a great summer! Cody Priest - Math 7 & Pre-Algebra

LANGUAGE ARTS Hello! We are rounding out the year with our class-chosen novels. We will continue to read them, and students should be considering (and even starting) their individual, partner, or group projects. They are due May 12th. Presentations for them will follow. Please email me anytime at lake_noel@asdk12.org with any questions. Thanks so much! - Mrs. Noel Lake

SOCIAL STUDIES In Social Studies, we will finish the year by taking a virtual tour of the remaining continents in our curriculum. We will also conclude our semester-long unit on CLIMATES, as well as remaining up-to-date on the current events of our world. THANK YOU for all your support throughout the year. This group of kiddos will be my last as I retire into the wild blue yonder of Alaska. Peace, Love, and Safety to all of you! -Mister Petrash

MRS. JACKSON In Affective Skills, students will enhance their knowledge and understanding of behaviors and attitudes that students need to learn to be effective in their personal growth and professional lives, demonstrated by behaviors and attitudes of awareness, interest, attention, and responsibility; ability to listen and respond in interactions with others; and the ability to demonstrate those attitudinal characteristics or value which are appropriate to the situations. We will also continue to work on Social Skills with students in anger management, teamwork, dealing with stressful situations and self-esteem enhancement. Quizzes and tests rarely are utilized in this class. Thank You - Lisa Jackson

MRS. WALKER Study/Social Skills-Walker- Congratulations to all Hanshew retirees…it’s been a pleasure working with you. However, I am helping my study/social skills students to stay focused and on tasks in order for them to complete their course classes assignments. - Mrs. Walker

Wolverine Peak

The 8th Grade celebration will be happening on May 22nd. We have planned to do a picnic/field day for our 8th graders! If you can bring a dessert to share that would be appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mr. Gumlickpuk at email: gumlickpuk_joshua@asdk12.org.

In Mrs. Whitesell’s Social Studies class, we are learning about the Age of Jackson and his many feuds. Students created a boxing fight card between Jackson and one of many groups he took on politically- they are impressive! We will be discussing Manifest Destiny, Sectionalism, and onto the Civil War to end our 8th grade year.

In Mr. Gumlickpuk’s Math 8 class, students just started Volume 2 of our iReady workbooks. We will try to cover the majority of the book. In Volume 2 we will work with properties of exponents, scientific notations, rational and irrational numbers, the Pythagorean Theorem, and introduction to Statistics.

In Algebra, students have been working with polynomial functions and learning how to multiply, add/subtract, and factor a polynomial completely. Afterwards we will work on graphing quadratic functions and solving quadratic equations. Our last unit will cover radicals and solving rational expressions.

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.

Mrs. Giraldo’s ELA classes are ending the year with a bit of humor in “The Challenge of Comedy.” We’ve learned about slapstick humor, puns, and satire, and have read an excerpt from Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Before the end of the year we’ll meet Shakespeare in A Midsummer's Night Dream. One of the most useful topics students will study and apply is how to overcome stage fright and address an audience.

Mr. Mittelstadt’s Science - By May 1st, we will be diving into Life Science with our exploration of Genetics. What makes you you? Why do you act like and look like your birth mom and dad? It's a great unit to end the year on due to the increased daylight and spring growth going on right outside our classroom.

In Mr. Oliver’s Science 8 and Advanced Science 8 classes, we are beginning our studies of biology by learning about the genetic code and DNA. Recently, we made DNA models out of food; soon, we will extract real-life DNA out of strawberries. In Animals of the World, we are learning about marine biology and the plethora of life beneath the waves - right now, we are in the midst of our first annual class Shark Week!

Ms. Lovelace’s Science 8- We are starting on Natural Selection and Evolution in Science 8. We are learning about the fossil record, adaptations, and variations. In Animals of the World, we are talking about animals in Europe and will be completing a biome project. In Strategies of Success, we are talking about summarizing, finances, and goals. Students also review their learning for the week in each class and complete grade checks each Monday.

In Mrs. Chico’s ELL Newcomers Academy, we are in US History and Government in Social Studies and currently finishing the US Government and ending the year with Citizenship. In Language Arts, we are finishing the year with a Mythology theme. In Math, we are using our close reading skills in story problems while improving our Math skills on Integers in iReady Mathematics. In Science, we are learning Classifying Matter and doing mini labs.

In 7th period ELL Strategies of Success, we are in SEL units, Who Am I module. Daily work and participation log is due every Friday.

In Ms. Lowery’s Life Skills has been working on Motion and building a roller coaster for a marble to go down. They worked n their roller casters for three weeks. Each week we would do a test run and decide what needed to be done to make it work correctly. I am so proud of each student. They worked so hard paired with another student. This was an exercise using all the domains: Science, Social Skills, Life Skills, Math, and Language.

We are starting fractions and looking at how fractions divide items and how we can use them in everyday life. In Language, we are working on punctuation and capitalization.

We will be wrapping up the year by doing a cooking project using our airfryer.

Lazy Mountain (PE/HEalth)

In PE, we’ve been keeping active and having fun, despite the snow keeping us stuck inside later than we’d like. Recently we've been having some really competitive kickball games that have been a blast to watch. It's been great to see students getting involved and showing off their athletic abilities. Additionally, we've been playing lots of basketball and volleyball while we wait for the snow to melt and for the weather to warm up. We're all very excited to finally get outside and enjoy some fresh air but everyone is doing their best to keep things interesting while we wait.

In Health class, we've been working on some really interesting projects. Specifically, we've had some fantastic artist submissions for our anti-tobacco advertising posters. It's been impressive to see the creativity and thoughtfulness that our students have put into these posters. It's important to educate ourselves about the dangers of tobacco, and I'm thrilled that our students are taking this message seriously.

Overall, it's been a busy and exciting time in the health and PE departments at Hanshew and we can't wait to see what else we accomplish together over the final month of the school year!

Montes Rook (FINE ARTS)

Art: Congratulations to the following students. Their artwork was chosen to represent Hanshew at the Summer ASD Ed Center show. In August their pieces will be moved to the new Mary Kaye Denkewalter Student Art Gallery at the 5th Avenue Mall.

Cambria Barnes, Dasha Bondarenko, Zyler Dennihan, Gwennyth Hering, Vanessa Polanco, Warisara Promthong, & Rienzi Witmer

Congratulations to Kaylee Graham, whose work was chosen to represent Hanshew this summer at the Mary Kaye Denkewalter Student Art Gallery at the 5th Avenue Mall!

MACHU PICCU (SPANISH)

Celebrations in May:

Cinco de Mayo (México). Commemorates de victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla, and in other parts of Mexico. It is also celebrated in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. In Mexico, the majority of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations occur in Puebla, where the battle had taken place. People dress up either as French and Mexican soldiers or in colorful outfits to participate in large parades. Patriotic clothing is sold by vendors for people to wear and stalls selling Mexican food are also found everywhere. Although tacos are consumed the most on this holiday, as well as mole poblano, which is the official dish of Cinco de Mayo

Mauna Kea (CTE)

Mr. Korniczky

Careers students are on the 2nd of 4 units in this Careers elective course. They have completed Unit 1 Exploring Careers and working on Unit 2 Developing Career Skills. Students have the opportunity this year to combine hands on activities with traditional Chapter Studies while in Mr.Korniczky's Technology Lab. An example was assembling rubber band/ propeller airplanes and also studying the airline industry.

Applied Technology students are presently working on Technical Drawing unit learning how to create oblique and isometric 3D drawings, multi-view drawings and when completed will move on to a manufacturing project utilizing the classroom machines.

Mr. Bushey

Multimedia: Students are learning about digital photography. This includes composition and post-processing of photos. Once students complete their unit on digital photography, they'll move onto learning about filmography. I'm excited to see what they create.

Advanced Computer Technology: Students are learning about cyber security. This includes digital literacy, common security risks, and how to keep their information private while online. Once students complete their unit in cyber security, they'll move onto learning about computer programming and theory.

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