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Westchester Middle School
What are we learning?
What are we learning?
8th graders will be taking a CSA on September 11 over Early America and Native Americans. Next week we will be discussing the French and Indian War, which will pave the way to the Revolution.
7th graders took their CSA on September 9 and will be moving on to Physical and Human Geography. They will be doing a project on "Countries in Africa" starting Thursday, September 10. They will be working on this project every day in class and will be presenting on Friday, September 18.
Both grades will be participating in Constitution Day on September 17 as we will be doing an activity on the Constitution and Indiana Constitution in accordance with Indiana Code (IC) 20-28-5-7.
In 8th grade, students are working on their first narrative essay of the school year! Students are writing a narrative about a young rock climber competing in their first bouldering competition. Through this assignment, students are practicing using plot, organization, and descriptive writing skills.
In 7th grade Honors, students are continuing to read the novel Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang. Students are spending time in class reading and completing comprehension checks to demonstrate their understanding of the novel. As they read, students are focusing on identifying the theme and central idea of the text.
In 7th grade, students are reading the short story “The Amigo Brothers” by Piri Thomas. We are analyzing the story by examining plot, theme, and characterization. Throughout the week, students are also completing comprehension assignments to demonstrate their understanding of the story.
In Science, students are learning about scientific processes and scientific methods. We are doing a variety of activities and labs to reinforce lab skills and scientific processes.
In Science, students are learning about scientific processes and scientific methods. We are doing a variety of activities and labs to reinforce lab skills and scientific processes.
Students should always have a charged iPad, as well as their charger, at school each day.
Headphones of any kind are not to be worn in the building unless permitted by the teacher.
Students should keep their phone and smartwatch put away in lockers at all times.
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