Hello Parents!
Both 7th and 8th grade students have new spelling words this week that they should be studying. We are working with the always tricky 'ie' or 'ei' combination words. Students will be tested on either Thursday or Friday, so they need to be ready!

The 8th grade class has been focused on the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. One class participated in a very interesting activity meant to give the students an insight on how the colonists felt about British tyranny. Your student should be completing an in-class reading over the subject matter entitled "Towards Independence" and also working on some questions over the material. The 8th grade also studied and was assessed on their knowledge of a "Thirteen Colonies" map packet. Please ask your student how he/she did.

The 7th grade has been learning about world geography with a focus on Europe and France. They completed a detailed map on the subject and were given a quiz on some of its parts. The students are completing an in-class reading over the final days of Rome and leading into the Middle Ages. The reading, "An Old Power Crumbles", will also include some questions that the students should be working on completing.

All students have been given time this week to work towards meeting their third 9weeks A.R. reading goal, but they should also be reading at home. Your student should be asking you to initial his/her reading log at least a couple of times each week. This is what we check every Monday/Tuesday, and it is a great way for you to know that your student is doing the required reading.

As always, thank you for your continued support!