Language Arts: 

• ELA:  Narratives are due tomorrow; if you have time, please have your child read you his/her story and provide feedback.  The rubric is posted on the Google Classroom as a helpful guideline of what is expected on this writing assignment.  When we return from break, we will start the WWII book clubs.  

• Advanced: This week, students conducted a Socratic seminar after researching their text sets last week. We conducted this as a fishbowl seminar, so students were split into two groups and discussed their prompts in two rounds. We have transitioned into reviewing irony in short stories and will continue through the rest of the week. 

Math:

• General Math:  There is an assessment tomorrow (12/18) on solving systems of equations. After break, we will begin a unit of study on functions and volume.

• Algebra:  Students are wrapping up their unit on Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities. This was a challenging unit that incorporated many different Algebra skills. After winter break, they will begin a new unit on Describing Functions.

1. • • • Geometry:  This week students were assessed on calculating points of concurrency algebraically.  This is exceptionally challenging material but, overall, the students have risen to the challenge.  When we return from winter break, we will start with special right triangles.     

Science: This week students have been using their knowledge of phase changes to explore PCMs (phase change materials). They have learned that PCMs can be a reusable option to help warm babies that are born too early. For the remainder of the week, they will be using a digital tool to design a baby blanket using PCMs. There will be an open note entrance slip on Friday.

Social Studies: We finished our study of World  War I this week.  On Thursday, we will take our unit test. When we return from break, we will begin our study of World War II.  Have a wonderful break and a happy New Year.