Next week we’re finishing up the Poetry Unit with the Unit 5 Poetry Test on March 15th. We will review in class on Monday and Tuesday to prepare for the test.

After the test on Wednesday, we will complete another timed writing practice to prepare for Milestones and then begin our Research Unit to build background knowledge before reading The Outsiders. Students will complete a short research project in small groups and present their project on March 23rd and 24th.

After Spring Break, we will be starting our novel study of the year. Students will be reading The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton. If possible, we would like all students to have their own copy of the novel, as explained in the syllabus at the beginning of the school year. The novel can be found on Amazon, Thriftbooks, and in most bookstores. Students will receive reminders about this closer to April.

Recent and Upcoming Summatives:

• Unit 5 Poetry Test on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

• Unit 6 Research Project due on Thursday, March 23-24, 2023

In 7th grade math, we are covering a variety of topics including area of shapes, surface area, volume, and cross sections.  Students should expect homework most evenings. Upcoming test dates are listed below.

Onlevel

April 14

Advanced

April 14

Accelerated

March 30th

Students are currently learning about Evolution through Natural Selection – the idea that those that are the best fit for the environment will survive and reproduce.  They will also look at evidence that evolution has occurred by learning about fossils and comparing skeletal structures.  They may even get an opportunity to explore the idea that whales used to walk!  Some classes will also be awaiting results of who is winning in the battles during March Mammal Madness!  You can expect an Evidence of Evolution quiz later during the week of March 13 and the Evolution Test to be given on March 22.  Please check itslearning for details for your child’s specific class.

As we continue our journey in social studies, we are excited that we are exploring the rich history of South and East Asia in our ongoing unit. From the ancient civilizations of India and China to the modern-day economies of Japan and South Korea, this unit provides your child with a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of these vibrant regions. We will be administering summative assessments for this unit on this material the week of March 13th. 

We hope your child has enjoyed learning about the history and culture of South and East Asia as much as we enjoy teaching it. Thank you for your continued support in your child's education.

GENERAL CONNECTIONS/PE NEWS:

CHOURS:

Lakeside Thespian Group is performing the hit musical, Matilda Jr., at South Forsyth High School Performing Arts Center on March 24th, 25th, and 26th. Please come out to support our Thespians as they revolt against the menacing Trunchbull and win their class back! 

VEX Robotics:

The Lakeside Kings (VEX) sent three teams to the State Championship on Sunday and came back with 5 awards . In addition, all 3 teams qualified to go to the Worlds VEX Championship in Dallas at the end of April/Beginning of May. Lakeside is sending more teams to State and Worlds than any other middle school.

Team A:

Anishva Manikandan

Jyotheesh Telu Venkata

Karthik Pammi

Shriyans Thakur

Anirudh Shome

Team E.

Nivan Majhi

Manas Maheshwaran

Aditya Mittal

Team F

Connor Sickles

Eli Murphy

Pranesh Sathish- Kumar

Elli Owens

Adhrith Pingali

PE:

As we near towards the end of the quarter, locks and lockers will be turned in from quarter 3 to make room for quarter 4 kids.  If your student does not have PE for quarter, please make sure these lock and lockers are turned in and cleaned out. We will be turning in locks on Tuesday, March 14 and Wednesday, March 15. 

We also have quite a few personal items (sweatshirts, lunch boxes, etc.) in our GYM lost and found. If your child is missing something, please have them come look.