Truitt, Science:
We will be making bridges on Monday to see their engineering skills in action! Then we will be going over Lesson 3 the Hydrosphere for the next few days talking about the water cycle. Then we will finish off the week with an Enviroscape Demo discussing the watershed, runoff, and other components. Be sure to keep checking Google Classroom and the Homeowork Calendar for any work we do. Have a great Weekend and Week!
Straub, Math:
With Chapter 2 now underway, math students investigated compuation of fractions. We used yummy KitKat bars to model how to multiply and divide fractions. Who knew how educational candy bars could be?!?
Looking ahead to next week, we will be continuing with Chapter 2, as we delve into decimal computatation. Advanced Math will conclude next week with the Chapter 2 test (Friday) after reviewing on Thursday. The study guide has been posted on Google Classroom for the Advanced Math students. The other math classes will have their Ch. 2 test on Tuesday 9/23.
Taylor, ELA:
This week, the students practiced how to choose and utilize direct quotes and paraphrased evidence in their writing. Next week, we will write our first complete extended response using the RACES writing method. The writing assignment will be due on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will begin our unit on theme and central idea. The students will take notes on these topics on Wednesday and Friday. On Wednesday, Sept. 24th there will be an assessment over these topics and notes. Please encourage your students to study the evenings prior to the assessment.
AR goal due Oct 10th
Frey, Social Studies:
After a review this week, students experienced their first test. Overall, the class averages were very good. If a student did not get the grade they liked, they had the opportunity to fix the test. They had one night to do this. We opened up our new unit on Thursday, Mesopotamia.
Next Week: Monday - Note Day, Tuesday - Escape from Mesopotamia, Wednesday - Gilgamesh, Thursday - Movie Posters, Friday - Work Day
Berg, ELA and Science:
Berg: ELA:
We will finish the novel Punished next week. Students have been learning about different types of figurative language and how it can enhance your reading and writing. Please remind your student to read each night. First quarter AR goals are due Oct 10, 2025.
Science:
We finished up the mealworm unity with an assessment over mealworms. We will start our next unit over Earth’s Systems next week.
Ponce, Math and Social Studies:
Math: This past week we completed a quick review of Topics 2 & 3. We will begin Topic 4 on Division Meanings & Facts next week. Students should be practicing their multiplication facts daily. Students have shown a lot of progress already this year.
Social St: We have wrapped up Chapter 1 and will review for our test on Monday. The test is scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th. Students will have a study guide to help them prepare for the test.
Meet the team.
We are looking forward to a rocking year of fun & learning.
Grab your equipment, pump up your jams, and let's get this 'Brain-Party' started! There is one question we have
to ask...ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?
Mealworm Olympics Lab in Mr. Truitt's Science Class