Jr. High Newsletter
8th Grade News
May 21, 2010
LANGUAGE ARTS UPDATE
It was a fantastic and emotional week. We were able to celebrate with students, family and friends during the beautiful 8th Grade Promotion Mass. I am so very proud of all of you-God bless, be safe, and enjoy your freshman summer!
Please have a blessed and peaceful weekend!
Math News – Mrs. Byrnes and Mr. Buchanan
Problem of the Week:
Last week’s answer was: The tree was planted 15 years ago. Please email me your answers…and don’t worry, it’s not graded!! (kbyrnes@sjbosco.org)
Here is this week’s question:
A swimming pool can be filled by an inlet pipe in 3 hours. It can be drained by a drainpipe in 6 hours. By mistake, both pipes are opened at the same time. If the pool is empty, in how many hours will it be filled?
One more congratulations for our 8th graders I know you’ll do wonderful in high school!
RELIGION AND SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATE
In the 8th Grade:
Congratulations you have done it; but remember you are really just getting started so ‘keep on trucking’, work hard and go for it! God Bless, Mr. Byrnes
Sunday (May 23) Mass Readings:
Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104 (Romans 8:8-17 or 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13)
(John 14:15-16,23-26 or John 20:19-23)
May the worst day of your future be no less than the best day of your past. (Irish Blessing)
SCIENCE UPDATE
Good luck 8th graders and don’t forget to be your best!
SPANISH UPDATE
Congratulations to all 2010 St. John Bosco graduates. God's Blessings always!
7th Grade News
May 21, 2010
LANGUAGE ARTS UPDATE
It was another busy week! I am extremely grateful for the 7th grade students and their families for all of the assistance in the 8th Grade Promotion Dinner and Mass. Thank you for making it so special! In class, we spent all week reviewing for the English final. Next week, students will complete their visual vocabulary presentation, turn in their last literature project and complete AR goals.
Please have a blessed and peaceful weekend!
Math News – Mrs. Byrnes and Mr. Buchanan
Next week, there will be tutoring after school on Monday only in Mrs. Byrnes’ and/or Mrs. Silver’s room (6th grade) for any 6th & 7th grade students who would like some help.
Mathcounts will meet on Tuesday (May 25) 3:15-4:00 this week to recruit and plan for next year! We will have a fun activity!
Problem of the Week:
Last week’s answer was: The tree was planted 15 years ago. Please email me your answers…and don’t worry, it’s not graded!! (kbyrnes@sjbosco.org)
Here is this week’s question:
A swimming pool can be filled by an inlet pipe in 3 hours. It can be drained by a drainpipe in 6 hours. By mistake, both pipes are opened at the same time. If the pool is empty, in how many hours will it be filled?
· Course 2 – 7O: This week we finished up Chapter 11, and took our test. We also did some Accelerated math. Please Note: The 7th grade math final exam will be on Wednesday, May 26 – it is a comprehensive final. We will spend Monday and Tuesday during class reviewing for the test.
· Pre-Algebra – 7A: This week we learned a whole lot about geometry. The students worked on a visual vocabulary book for several of the terms, and came up with some very clever ways to represent the words. We learned about triangles, quadrilaterals and polygons, and we also worked on some Accelerated Math. Please Note: The 7th grade math final exam will be on Wednesday, May 26 – it is a comprehensive final. We will spend Monday and Tuesday during class reviewing for the test.
RELIGION AND SOCIAL STUDIES UPDATE
In the 7th Grade:
In Social Studies this week we started Chapter 13 (Westward Expansion). We worked on in class and should have completed for homework if necessary a group worksheet/quiz packet. The packet is due for next Tuesday and we will go over it in class. Our Social Studies ‘final test’ will be a Chapter 13 based test scheduled for next Thursday.
Last week in Religion we finished up in Chapter 19 (Called to God). This week we are working very hard in covering the material from the Diocesan Growing in Love Program. As we move through the material we are compiling a terms list with definitions and discussing any other applicable information or situations.
Sunday (May 23) Mass Readings:
Acts 2:1-11 Psalm 104 (Romans 8:8-17 or 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13
(John 14:15-16,23-26 or John 20:19-23)
May you have a Full Moon on a Dark Night (Irish Blessing)
SCIENCE UPDATE
This week we began construction on our Human Bodies made out of recyclable material. The Science room looks like a "Dump!" It's all good though because we are actually learning how each system works and how they relate to each other. We should finish today - so next week come by to see our Body World!
Upcoming dates:
May 24- Dr. O'Hea and Nurse Amanda speaking on the body and how it works
May 25- Final - Covering the Human Body. The students should review each system, the functions, parts and how each system relates to the whole body. Vocabulary would also be a good thing to look at.
Extra Credit - Students must come and ask me for it.
Have a great weekend!
SPANISH UPDATE
We chose a DWP skill and are creating posters in Spanish that model that skill. Final posters will be on display in the MPR all next school year. Students should, as always, put forth their best efforts to make these posters meaningful.
Thank you students for your hard work this year! I look forward to our last year together as you transition to 8th grade!
