Homework February 2nd to February 5th

Grade 7 Homework

Monday, February 2^nd to Thursday, February 5^th

 

Announcements:  Friday, February 6^th is a Professional Development Day.  There is no school for students.  

Monday, February 9^th is FAMILY DAY.  There is no school.  Enjoy the day as a family.  

The girls of HCS have been invited by Immaculata to come and hear the speaker, Leah Darrow, talk about Beauty, Fashion and Modesty from a faith-filled perspective.  She appeared on the show America’s Next Top Model before surrendering herself completely to her faith and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ.  Her website is http://leahdarrow.com/ .  The school will pay the $5 charge for students to attend on Tuesday, Feb. 3^rd from 11:30 to 12:30.  The bus will take students there.  We will be leaving from the school at 11:00 and returning at approximately 1:00.  The boys will join with Mr. Dorie and Chaplain Josiah Bitgood to discuss this subject from a male point of view and then play some games in the gym. 

 KCC – Relate Youth – Supper at Mrs. Robideau’s house and then over to the church for a Retro Games Night.   

Friday’s Science Lab was a great success!!  Ask your child what happens to frozen carbon dioxide when it is mixed with dish soap and water.  I was so proud of the grade 7 class’s behaviour in the lab and their diligence in completing their first official science lab of their school careers!!! Well done young scientists!! 

Remember that Feb. 10, 11, 12^th are the designated days for students to complete their Foundational Skills Assessments.  We will be doing preparation for this all week.  Students will complete Word Problem Booklet #1 this week in class and then will be given Word Problem Booklet #2 on Thursday to complete over the 4 day holidays.  Students may take Answer Booklets home to help them.  They may also receive any help they can find – internet, parents, brothers, sisters, friends to help them.  These booklets are intended to reinforce problem solving methods in preparation for the Math FSA.  

Some students have already presented their 2^nd Trimester Art Projects.  This 4 day weekend may also be a good time for students to work on their projects as they need to be completed before February 27^th.  

Thank you so much to those parents who have donated gift cards and other items to our monthly CREDIT AUCTIONS.  Students earn credits for doing various important jobs such as Lunch Monitoring,  Janitorial Services, and being my Executive Assistant.  They also earn them for various academic achievements.  Credits are motivating for students as well as being effective in teaching other life lessons such as delaying gratification. Sadly, this last auction emptied out my stash of parent donated items.  If you would like to contribute to our next auction on February 27^th, ask your child what he/she thinks would be good items.  I think the gift cards and anything sugary tend to be the most popular.  :)

Thanks to Holly Bell (Mark's mom) for suggesting this Focus on the Family Broadcast on Navigating the Middle School years.   I have had the privilege of hearing Cynthia Tobias speak a number of times and have read most of her books.  She has some very good insights on helping children learn not just in school but also in life!  Although I haven't listened to this radio interview, I'm sure it is excellent.