Grade 8 (Mrs. Forest)

Mrs. Forest Grade 8 (Math 5-8)

cforest@materdolorosaschool.org

Dear Parents and Students,

I hope that all our Mater Dolorosa students and families are doing well, and get the opportunity to enjoy the warmer weather this weekend.       

Agenda for Week 4/29 - 5/3

Grade 8 Math (Algebra):

The 8th grade math class will continue to complete the school year with some High School Algebra concepts with Topic 5 "Factoring Polynomials" with Lesson 5-6 "Squares of Binomials".  During this week we will complete Topic 5 - Lesson 5-6 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 5 - Lesson 5-6 "Squares of Binomials" will be scheduled on Friday, 5/3.   

 Grade 8 Religion:

We will continue with Unit 5 "We Are Sent" with Session 22 "Acting on Behalf of Justice".  Along with using our "Finding God" Religion books, we will be learning about the virtue of Faith this year.  For the month of May the theme is zeal......being driven by an intense love for God.  Our Saint that we will be learning about for the month of May is Saint Francis Xavier.  We will also focus on learning about Mary (May Crowning), and Pentecost

Grade 7 Math (Pre-Algebra):

The 7th grade math class will begin Topic 9 "Real Numbers and Right Triangles" with Lesson 9-1 "Square Roots" in their Pre-Algebra books.  During this week we will complete Topic 9 - Lesson 9-1 this week with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 9 - Lesson 9-1 "Square Roots" will be scheduled on Friday, 5/3.

 Grade 6 Math:

The 6th grade math class will continue with Topic 7 "Solve Area, Surface Area, and Volume Problems" with Lesson 7-2 "Solve Triangle Area Problems" with their 6th Grade Envision Math books.  During this week we will complete Topic 7 - Lesson 7-2 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 7 - Lesson 7-2 "Solve Triangle Area Problems" will be scheduled on Friday, 5/3.   Along with learning our regular math topics each week, there will be a weekly "Timed" Facts quiz to help reinforce their math skills.  We will complete the remainder of the school year with division facts. ** There will be a "Timed" Division Facts quiz this week on Wednesday, 5/1 with Lesson 11 - "Division Facts to 144". **

Grade 5 Math:

The 5th grade math class will continue with Topic 7 "Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions" with Lesson 7-10 "Subtract Mixed Numbers" with their 5th Grade Envision Math Books.  During this week we will complete Topic 7 - Lesson 7-10 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 7 - Lesson 7-10 "Subtract Mixed Numbers" will be scheduled on Friday, 5/3.   Along with learning our regular math topics each week, there will be a weekly Multiplication Facts quiz to help reinforce their multiplication math skills.  For the remainder of the school year, the Multiplication Facts quizzes will be "Timed".  ** The Multiplication Facts Quiz this week will be on Wednesday, 5/1 with a "Timed" Lesson 10 - "A Cumulative Review". **

Important News and Information

** The 8th Grade Class will be selling a Variety of Candy Bars, Assorted Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Trolli Sour Worms, Nerd Gummie Clusters, M&M's and Lollipops during both lunch-periods on  Tuesday - Friday each week until May 22.  This is one of their fundraising efforts for their 8th Grade Class Field Trip.  ** We truly appreciate your wonderful help and support!! **

Thank You for all your wonderful help with making the "Student Council Casual for a Cause Week" a huge success.  Your onging support is truly appreciated! 

Wednesday - May 1 :  SMILE.....It is 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day with your Caps and Gowns.  Please come to school dressed nicely for your Graduation pictures that will take place at 9:00 am.  You may bring in your gym uniforms to change into once your pictures are completed. 

Thursday - May 2 : The Middle School School Play "Disorder in the Court" will take place at 6:00 pm in the school's gymnasium.  Best of Luck to all our Middle School students who are partipating in the play.    

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

Have a Wonderful Week, 

Mrs. Forest :)