📰 Spruill’s Science Spotlight

September 2026 | Issue 1

Teacher: Mr. Christopher Spruill

Grades: 6th & 7th Grade Science | William R. Davie

🌟 Welcome to a New School Year!

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I am thrilled to welcome our students into the science classroom. We have an exciting year ahead packed with hands-on experiments, critical thinking, and collaborative inquiry.

Our classroom operates on our guiding principle: R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Respect, Engage, Support, Persevere, Ensure Safety, Come Prepared, Take Responsibility). Please review our class site with your student to help us keep our learning space safe and productive.

🔬 What We’re Learning This Month

• Unit 1: Physical Science — Matter & Its Interactions

  • Focus: Understanding elements, compounds, and mixtures.

  • Key Concept: Exploring the periodic table and balancing chemical equations to prove the Law of Conservation of Mass.

  • Home Connection: Ask your student to explain the difference between a physical change (like melting ice) and a chemical change (like baking a cake)!

📅 Important Dates & Reminders

• Sept. 8: Open House & Parent-Teacher Information Night

• Sept. 15: Unit 1 Vocabulary & Lab Safety Quiz

• Sept. 25: Interims / Progress Reports Sent Home

• Daily Reminder: Check Google Classroom daily for assignments and ClassDojo for weekly updates and positive behavior tracking!

💻 Parent & Student Tech Tools

Please make sure your student has access to the following resources:

1. Google Classroom: Daily assignments and lecture slides.

2. IXL Science: Weekly skill practice and standards review.

3. ClassDojo: Direct messaging with Mr. Spruill and real-time behavior updates.

📩 Contact Mr. Spruill

• School Email: spruillc@da.halifax.k12.nc.us

• Planning Period: 4th Block (12:24 PM – 1:55 PM)

• Office Hours: Available for parent calls and conferences during planning time or after school by appointment.