January 19, 2020

Midterms are here! I know that everyone is at home studying for their midterms this week! The next STEM Fair due date is on January 27th.

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

The Science Midterm for grades 6-8th is on Thursday, January 23rd. A review sheet is available on Google Classroom.

Here are updates for this week!

6th Grade:  Midterm Thursday, January 23rd
7A: Midterm Thursday, January 23rd
7R: Midterm Thursday, January 23rd
8th Grade:  Midterm Thursday, January 23rd

Homeroom 8-1:
A reminder to all students and parents in homeroom 8-1 to bring in food for the 8th grade "Blessing Bag" Service Project. 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 to learn levels of organization and life processes.


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 beginning to learn states and changes of matter.

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 hours, 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 continuing Unit 3B - Cell Transport.