Field Trip Information: Thank you to everyone who submitted their field trip forms and payment. We really appreciate all the support from our families! Both 7th grade teams are excited to attend our combined field trip on December 6th!
Pencils: It is very difficult for students to do work in class when they come without a pencil. Many of us had a set of five "loaner" pencils at the front of the class for a student to use for a class period. All have disappeared from The Mansion. Our students have become complacent about preparedness, and it's time for a reset. Please ask your child if they have pencils in their string bags. If they do not, or can't remember where they are, can you please purchase some good Ticonderoga pencils for them this weekend? Personalize them as we do! Ask your kids - they'll know how we do this.
Food Drive: Student council is running a food drive to support our Pennichuck Food Pantry. Seventh grade has been asked to bring in lunch items. In demand items are listed below. Please bring donations to your advisor, the winning grade will win a prize!
IN DEMAND ITEMS: canned chicken, ravioli, canned soup, jelly, and peanut butter
OTHER ITEMS: ramen noodle, cans of tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, mac and cheese, crackers, pretzels, mixed nuts, spaghetti o's, and powdered drink mix (crystal light)
TOILETRIES: tissues, toothpaste, feminine products, laundry soap, dish soap, toothbrushes, hand towels and dish towels.
November Book Orders went home this week in English and are due back on November 26th. Book orders may be placed in person with Mrs. McGuire, or online. Please follow instructions on Mrs. McGuire's English page to order online.
November Book Orders went home this week in English and are due back on November 26th. Book orders may be placed in person with Mrs. McGuire, or online. Please follow instructions on Mrs. McGuire's English page to order online.
Class Updates:
Social Studies: Students spent the week wrapping up the Greco-Persian Wars. We took a break Thursday to take a closer look at what life looked like in Athens; specifically how democracy worked. We discussed the concept of a lottery vs. an election. Students will determine which concept is more "democratic" on Monday. Check the grade book!
Science: In a few weeks we will be starting a new unit and students will need lined paper for their binder. It would be great to pick some up while you are stocking up on pencils. As stated above students unprepared with pencils has become a problem.
Last week we did not quite get to find out why Elisa is so tired but students will check her results on Monday. Students will then write a final argument/summative assignment supporting their claim about the medical condition that she has.
Literacy: It makes a teacher proud to see students master a technique. Our students have done a terrific job learning to take neat notes in the Cornell, or two column method, and this is a skill that will stand by them throughout their education. This week they'll finish their Cartoon Analysis documents, continue to work on Latin Unit 5, and dive back into The Omnivore's Dilemma. The mastery test for Latin Unit 5 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26th. They should be completing their flash cards this weekend!
English: This week we finished our unit in Study Sync called "In Pursuit," and began pre-reading activities for A Christmas Carol. Together, we discussed the background of Charles Dickens, life in 19th century England, and some of the characters we'll meet once we begin reading. Next week brings new notes on dynamic and static characters, as well as what makes a book "a classic." As a reminder, students should be finishing their November reading books at home sometime this week; their monthly project is due on November 26th!
Math: We are finishing up with our rational numbers unit this week. Students will learn how to convert fractions to decimals and multiply and divide negative fractions and decimals. A study guide will go home Thursday. The test for this unit will be Monday, November 25th.
