Week of February 17-20

Bible: In the upcoming week students will continue their unit about Church History and have a Friendzy lesson with their 5th grade buddies. We will discuss the meanings of church symbols and how the culture during the early church had an impact on the gospel. Students will also begin their Church Essay Project. This essay will have students researching their church they attend and interviewing some of its members.

Friendzy: This month’s Friendzy focus is KNOW YOUR LIMIT! 

It teaches us about the importance of setting healthy boundaries by listening to our mind, body, and heart so we live within our limits and thrive. We will use Psalm 16:5-6 ,“Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” 

We are created to thrive within specific physical, emotional and spiritual boundaries.  When we help students understand these God-given limits, we are guiding them toward safety, wisdom and the true freedom that comes from living within God’s will in all of our relationships.

Assignments: Church Essay Project: Due Wednesday, March 4 (subject to change)

Assessments: 

Math

Targets:

This week in math we continue our unit on chapter 8: Exponents. After a brief intro to exponents last week, this week we will learn exponent rules when multiplying and dividing powers of the same base, as well as the power of powers rule and the negative exponenent rule. Students will learn how to simplify exponential expressions, knowing the difference between exponential, expanded, and standard notation.

Assignments:

Homework 8.2 (est. due Wed.)

Homework 8.3 (est. due Thurs.)

Homewotk 8.4 (est. due Fri.)

Assessments:

No Assessments

Algebra

Targets: 

This week we will wrap up Chapter 6B: Recursive and Explicit Sequences and Equations. We will review both sequences and equations, as well as solving for x when in an exponential position. We will work on finding identical bases and how to switch from recursive to explicit equations and vice versa. We will assess end of week before starting chapter 7: Polynomials.

Assignments:

Study for Test

Assessment: 

Test Thursday, February 19

Language Arts 

Targets: 

This week, students will be wrapping up their informational writing on WWII topics. Students will be doing peer reviews, revision, and editing to improve upon their rough drafts. 

Homework:

• Finish up papers by Friday (if unfinished during class time)

• IXLs: S1 & S2 due on Friday (Smartscore of 80+)

Assessment:

• Final drafts of Informational Papers due Friday

• Vocab quiz Friday

Science: In the upcoming week students will be starting a new unit on Electromagnetic Force. We will discover Newton's laws of motion, net force, and friction through a variety of activities and writings.

Homework: Green Sheet Learning Targets (#'s 1-2) - Friday, February 17.

Reading: Electromagnetic Force pgs. 1 - 9.

Assessments: None

Social Studies: We will begin by discussing some of the turning points of the Civil War, and how the Confederacy's ability to wage war was slowly degraded by repeated losses on the battlefield.  We will then explore the concept of Total War/Just War by using the example of William T. Sherman and his march to the sea. 

Assignments: Frederick Douglass Final Paper due Wednesday, 2/18/26.  This will be worth a test grade.

Assessments: No assessments this week.

Specials

Upcoming assessments in Spanish, physical education, and art will be listed here.  If it is empty, there are no assessments.

Spanish:

Physical Education:

Art:

Concert Band: