February 16, 2020

Happy Winter Break! The Second Proof of Progress is due in class on Monday, February 24th for  all grades.

STEM Fair

It is time to start working on our STEM Fair Projects and below are a list of due dates for each piece of this project. While there will be some class time for research, your support and help at home is always appreciated and never goes unnoticed.

Choose a need                                                    Due Date: January 10 ^th
Research the problem                                       Due Date: January 27 ^th
Possible Solutions & Chosen Solution         Due Date: February 3 ^rd
Proof of Progress                                             Due Date: February 10 ^th , 24^th, 28^th
Final Write-Up                                                   Due Date: March 6^th
Tri-Fold & Design                                              Due Date: March 16^th

Here are updates for this week!

6th Grade:  No quizzes/tests
7A:  No quizzes/tests
7R: No quizzes/tests
8th Grade:  Test on February 25th - Unit 4: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

TpT Class Fund: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ClassFund/Emily-Petschauer-65658?sharing_template=on&utm_campaign=ClassFund%20Page

Homeroom 8-1:
A reminder to all students and parents in homeroom 8-1 to bring in money for our Catholic Schools' Week Fundraiser. A letter was sent home with your child.

6th Grade Science:
In 6th grade, students learn about Life Science. This includes scientific investigation, cells, mitosis, meiosis, reproduction, systems, ecology, etc. Each child was asked to get a  composition notebook for this school year. A science cover will be given to them on their first full day of class so they are easily able to differentiate their science notebook from other notebooks they may need this year.

6th Grade is beginning Unit 6: Ecosystems. The textbook component for this piece is available online at Think Central - Modula D Unit 1

7th Grade Science:
In 7th grade, students learn about Physical Science. This includes scientific investigation, matter, energy, forces, renewable/nonrenewable resources, etc. Each child was asked to get a  composition notebook for this year school year. A science cover will be given to them on their first full day of class so they are easily able to differentiate their science notebook from other notebooks they may need this year.

7A and 7R are continuing to learn Unit 3: Energy

8th Grade Science:
In 8th grade, students will learn Biology in preparation for the  NYS Living Environment Regents. The regents is held in June and each child needs to fulfill 1200 lab minutes, which will be completed during the school year. There are  four required NYS Mandated Labs that each child will need to complete in order to take the Living Environment Regents. A binder will be distributed to your child, with tabs to insert for organization, for this class. It is important to keep all note packets, homeworks, labs, etc. for easy access to study materials throughout the year and, most importantly, the end of the year for Regents Review.

8th grade is finishing up Unit 4: Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis