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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 that you had a wonderful Saint Patrick's Day weekend.   

 

 

Agenda for Week 3/18 - 3/22

 

 

Grade 8 Math (Algebra):

The 8th grade math class will continue with Topic 11 "Rational and Irrational Numbers" with Lesson 11-4 "Irrational Square Roots".  During this week we will complete Topic 11 - Lesson 11-4 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 11 - Lesson 11-4 "Irrational Square Roots" is scheduled on Friday, 3/22.   

 

 Grade 8 Religion:

We will continue with Unit 4 "We Are Called" with Session 16 "The Protestant Reformation".  Along with using our "Finding God" Religion books, we will be learning about the virtue of Faith this year.  For the month of March the theme is mercy......caring for those who suffer.  Our saint that we will be learning about for the month of March is Saint Teresa of Calcutta.  We are currently observing the Lenten Season.  During the Lenten Season, students will participate in Stations of the Cross at school, and attend Mass. at Saint Jerome's Church weekly on Fridays.  

 

Grade 7 Math (Pre-Algebra):

The 7th grade math class will begin Topic 6 "Ratio, Proportion, and Probability" with Lesson 6-2 "Writing and Solving Proportions" in their Pre-Algebra books.  During this week we will complete Topic 6 - Lesson 6-2 this week with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 6 - Lesson 6-2  "Writing and Solving Proportions" is scheduled on Friday, 3/22. 

 

Grade 6 Math:

The 6th grade math class will continue with Topic 5 "Understand and Use Ratio and Rate" with Lesson 5-6 "Compare Unit Rates" with their 6th Grade Envision Math books.  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 "Compare Unit Rates" is scheduled on Friday, 3/22.   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, 3/20 with Lesson 6 - "Division Facts to 49". **

 

Grade 5 Math:

The 5th grade math class will  begin Topic 7 "Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions" with Lesson 7-3 "Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators" with their 5th Grade Envision Math Books.  During this week we will complete Topic 7 - Lesson 7-3 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 7 - Lesson 7-3 "Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators" is scheduled on Friday, 3/22.   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, 3/20 with a "Timed" Lesson 5 - "Fours and Review". **

 

 

Important News and Information

 

** Please note that grades for the third marking period will be closing the weekend of 3/23.  Report cards for the 3rd Qtr will be issued by 3/29. **

** The 8th Grade Class will be selling Candy Bars, Assorted Skittles, M&M's and Lollipops during both lunch-periods on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week until May.  This is one of their fundraising efforts for their 8th Grade Class Field Trip.  ** We truly appreciate your wonderful help and support!! **

 

Monday - 3/18 - There is "NO SCHOOL" for students.  There is a Professional Development Day for teachers and staff. 

Tuesday - 3/19 ......"Red Day for Saint Joseph's Day" - Dress Down Day in Red for all.  

 

 *** 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 :)