This week is Red Ribbon Week!*
Monday: Wear Red Day; Mix-it-up at Lunch (students are encouraged to sit in a new place with new people to talk about new things for one day)
Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs Day — wear your favorite team’s jersey
Wednesday: Blue Out! Homecoming game vs. Pershing – everyone wear blue
Thursday: Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it! — dress as your chosen career
Friday: Drugs and I Don’t Mix — dress in mix and match clothes
*All clothing must be in dress code — tucked in and covered up
English
On Monday we begin our Holocaust Unit. This week will be spent studying the historical aspect, then we will read Maus I by Art Speigelman. We have copies of this book for use in class; no need to purchase this.
Independent Reading Project due date has been moved to November 7/8. Of course, all projects will be accepted before this date. You’re welcome.
History
In History, students will continue to analyze the causes of the American Revolution as well analyze elements of propaganda.Items to turn in include:
- History Fair! Due Monday 10/22, please turn in to Mrs. Sher on Monday morning (Mr. Wagner will be busy becoming a dad.)
- Loyalist vs. Patriots Propaganda Poster will be assigned Wed./Thurs., due Friday.
Science
Monday/Tuesday October 22 & 23, 2007
(IPC & 8th Grade Science)
- Balancing Chemical Equations
- Types Of Chemical Reactions
Wednesday/Thursday October 24 & 25, 2007
(IPC & 8th Grade Science)
- Practice Test
- Review Sheet #2
Friday October 26, 2007 (IPC & 8th Grade Science)
- Cumulative Review of Unit 1 Chemical Interactions
Note: Elements Project is due: (They will not be accepted late unless there are extenuating circumstances expressed by parents/guardian)
- IPC October 29, 2007
o 1st and 5th Period
8th Grade Science October 30, 2007
o 4th, 6th, & 8th Period
Math
Algebra students will be working on solving Equations with Distributive Property and Equations with Fractions.Math students will be learning how to use the Pythagorean Theorem for solving Real Life Problems.
School Store News!
Now that we finally have some cool weather, stop into the school store before or after school or at lunch on Wednesday or Thursday to purchase your hoodie. We are fully stocked in all sizes and the cost is $25 each.
Parents, the school store now accepts Visa or Mastercard for your convenience.
Also, beginning Wednesday, all Halloween merchandise is 1/2 price. Be sure to stop in for a bargain!
