Team Updates
Wingmaster Presentation: Mr. Parks presented his Birds of Prey program to the seventh graders on Wednesday. He brought in a red tailed hawk and some owls for us to see. Everyone learned so much about raptors. Badger students did such a great job showing off what they already know about ecology. Thank you for sponsoring the presentation for us PTO!
March Reading Madness: This past Friday we participated in our fourth and final school-wide "DEAR" event. Students dressed up for a day at the beach -- coincidentally on the same day as another snow storm! In literacy class, students created "word art" using contextual vocabulary words. Once finished, they will be displayed around the school. Be sure to check them out!
Reading Challenge: Thank you to the students who have submitted their reading challenges to Mrs. McGuire. Just a friendly reminder all 500 minutes are due by May 31st. Don't forget to get your signatures! Happy reading!
The Giver Movie Release: Students will be watching a movie adaptation of The Giver now that we have finished reading the book. Students, please make sure you have your permission slips SIGNED by a parent or guardian, since the rating is PG-13. You will NOT be able to watch the movie unless you return a signed permission slip to Mrs. McGuire.
The Giver Movie Release: Students will be watching a movie adaptation of The Giver now that we have finished reading the book. Students, please make sure you have your permission slips SIGNED by a parent or guardian, since the rating is PG-13. You will NOT be able to watch the movie unless you return a signed permission slip to Mrs. McGuire.
Class Updates
Social Studies: The students covered a wide range of topics this week in Social Studies. We learned about the development of kingdoms in Europe, the Magna Carta, and the Crusades. This upcoming week, we will learn more about the impacts that the Magna Carta and the Crusades had on our world and their impacts on the modern world. Have a great weekend!
Science: Next week we'll start learning about fossils and the fossil record. Students will make their own fossils. When they bring them home, ask them how each one was made, it will help them to study!
Science: Next week we'll start learning about fossils and the fossil record. Students will make their own fossils. When they bring them home, ask them how each one was made, it will help them to study!
Literacy: We'll focus on the final installment of the Teaching Tolerance videos this week - the story of Caesar Chavez, and we'll do a close reading about Gandhi! Students will continue their practice work for Latin unit 11, and prepare for the test on Monday the 10th!
English: We finished reading The Giver! What a suspenseful, ambiguous ending! Students will have their final vocabulary quiz for this novel on Monday, April 3rd. Students will have their final skills test on Friday, April 7th. They have all materials to prepare for these two mastery assessments, and they are encouraged to study throughout the weekend and coming week. Students, don't forget to get your permission slips signed in order to watch the movie!
Math: Go Figures have been passed in. Many students "forgot" their folders at home this go around, be sure the project is handed in on Monday! The surface area quiz was moved to Wednesday, be ready with your knowledge of surface area of prisms and pyramids!
School Updates
Report Cards: Coming home this week -- be on the lookout!
Food Pantry: The school is collecting the following items: pasta, canned sauces, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables (or any other non-perishable items). Donation bins are located in the main office and guidance. Please consider making a regular donation to support our community
