English w/ Mr. Rouse –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes- results of carbon sequestration of trees
- This week students identified tree species in their surroundings using I-Naturalist and measure and recorded circumference and diameter of various tree species
Math w/ Mrs. Boldrick –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes- None
- The students took their first math quiz on rational numbers, sections 1-1 to 1-5. It was open note/open resources.
- They made test corrections on Friday, and will receive a revised score on Monday.
- Next week, we will review how to add and subtract rational numbers, which include integers and positive and negative fractions, and decimals.
- The students completed their math AimsWeb testing on Thursday.
Deep Dive w/ Mrs. McFadden & Mrs. Wallace –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes-
Science w/ Mrs. McKay –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes –
Music w/Mrs. Chelsey –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes –
- This week students shared their holiday raps that they wrote last week. There were some really great rhythms, rhymes and melodies!! We played a couple of drama games this week, “club” and “click” – ask your kids what they were about!! We also went outside to expand upon and complete our journal entry of “How does the world and sounds around us create their own music”.
Social Studies w/Mr. Jividen –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes –
- 8th Graders studied post civil war WV
- Discussion of WV Capital Roulette
- Potential Field Trips in the works
Art w/ Mr. K –
- Our 7th and 8th graders are getting creative in art class with 3D cardboard sculptures! Each student chose their own subject, and they’re learning to think in layers and multiple dimensions as they build. The projects are looking awesome so far!
SEL w/ Mr. Jividen –
- This week, students are learning about building relationships and working together as a team. Through interactive and engaging group activities, students will have the opportunity to get to know new peers in their class and work on relationship-building skills. Ask your student who they’ve met recently.
Elective –
- Creation Lab w/ Mrs. Boldrick & Mrs. Ochap – Students are measuring and cutting for their projects. Some took on the 2×4 Challenge, and some are making a miniature classroom out of various recycled materials.
