Grade 8 (Mrs. Forest)

2022 - 2023 School Year

cforest@materdolorosaschool.org

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!

Agenda for Week of 5/29 - 6/2

 Dear Parents and Students,

I hope that all our Mater Dolorosa School students and families are doing well, and enjoying these mostly sunny days.  May everyone have a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! 

Below you will find an overview of the math topics that will be covered in Grades 5-8 for this week.   

8th Grade Math (Algebra):

We will end the school year with learning some "High School Algebra" skills with Unit 5 "Factoring Polynomials" with Lesson 5-8 "Factoring Pattern for x² + bx + c  (c is negative)" with daily in-class and homework assignments this week to help the 8th Grade class prepare for their last "graded" Assignment  on Topic 5: Lesson 5-8 "Factoring Pattern for x² + bx + c  (c is negative)" on ** Friday, 6/2 or at the beginning of the following week **     

Religion - 8th Grade:

We will continue with Unit 5 "We Are Sent" with Session 23 "Called by God" this week.  Along with our regular lessons in our Religion books we will focus on completing our "Circle of Grace" program that is provided by the Diocese of Springfield.   

7th Grade Math (Pre-Algebra):

In our Pre-Algebra books, we will continue with Unit 9 "Real Numbers and Right Triangles" with Lesson 9-2 "Simplifying Square Roots" with daily in-class and homework assignments to help the The 7th Grade class prepare for a "graded" Assignment on Friday, 6/2 and their Math Quiz on Unit 9: Lesson 9-2 "Simplifying Square Roots" that will be scheduled on Wednesday, 6/7. 

6th Grade Math:

We will continue with Unit 7 "Solve Area, Surface Area, and Volume Problems", and introduce Topic 7-8 "Find Volume / Find Volume with Fractional Edge Lemgths" with assignments and homework to help the 6th Grade class prepare for their Math Quiz on Topic 7: Lesson 7-8 Part 1 "Find Volume" on Friday, 6/2.   Along with focusing on our different math topics weekly, we will continue to reinforce our math skills weekly, and will focus on "Division Facts".  *** The Division Facts Quiz this week will be a "Timed" # 10 Quiz "Division Facts - to 144" on Wednesday, 5/31 ***

5th Grade Math:

We will continue with Unit 8 "Apply Understanding of Multiplication to Multiply Fractions" this week with Lesson 8-6 "Area of a Rectangle" with daily in-class and homework assignments to help the 5th Grade class prepare for their Math Quiz on Topic 8: Lesson 8-6 "Area of a Rectangle" on Friday, 6/2.    Along with focusing on our math topics, we will reinforce our math skills with weekly "Multiplication Facts Quizzes".  *** The Multiplication Facts Quiz this week will be a "Timed" Quiz on Lessons 12 and 13 "A Cumulative Review" on Wednesday, 5/31 *** 

 Important Information / News

Monday 5/29 - There is no school in observance of the "Memorial Day" Holiday.  Thank You to all our MD Military family members who have served and continue to serve our Country.  ** Please remember and honor all who have served and sacraficed for our freedom. **

Tuesday, 5/30 - 8th Grade Field Trip to Boston.  Please remember to get up on time, as you are to arrive to school by 6:30 am.  We are meeting the bus at the Social Center Entrance.  Looking forward to having a fun filled day with my 8th grade class.  :) 

Thursday, 6/1 - Our Annual Field Day and BBQ.  All students should remember to dress comfy, but appropriately.  Please make sure to have your water bottles to stay hydrated....as today may be very warm. 

  *** Thank you with your ongoing help and support, and please continue to check our webpages for any additional updates or important information throughout the school year.  Thank You So Much. ***

Have a Wonderful Week and Great Holiday Weekend,  

Mrs. Forest :)