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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. May everyone have a wonderful, blessed, and peaceful Easter with your families.     

 

 

Agenda for Week 4/1 - 4/5

 

 

Grade 8 Math (Algebra):

The 8th grade math class will continue with Topic 11 "Rational and Irrational Numbers" with Lesson 11-6 "The Pythagorean Theorem".  During this week we will complete Topic 11 - Lesson 11-6 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 11 - Lesson 11-6 "The Pythagorean Theorem" is scheduled on Friday, 4/5.   

 

 Grade 8 Religion:

We will continue with Unit 5 "We Are Sent" with Session 21 "Truth Revealed by God".  Along with using our "Finding God" Religion books, we will be learning about the virtue of Faith this year.  For the month of April the theme is justice......being fair and giving each his due.  Our Saint that we will be learning about for the month of April is Saint Thomas More.  We will also focus on the Ascension of the Lord, and Pentecost

 

Grade 7 Math (Pre-Algebra):

The 7th grade math class will begin Topic 8 "Linear Functions" with Lesson 8-2 "Linear Equations in Two Variables" in their Pre-Algebra books.  During this week we will complete Topic 8 - Lesson 8-2 this week with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 8 - Lesson 8-2 "Linear Equations in Two Variables" is scheduled on Friday, 4/5.

 

 Grade 6 Math:

The 6th grade math class will continue with Topic 6 "Understand and Use Percent" with Lesson 6-3 "Represent Percents Greater Than 100 or Less Than 1" with their 6th Grade Envision Math books.  During this week we will complete Topic 6 - Lesson 6-3 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 6 - Lesson 6-3 "Represent Percents Greater Than 100 or Less Than 1" is scheduled on Friday, 4/5.   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, 4/3 with Lesson 8 - "Division Facts to 81". **

 

Grade 5 Math:

The 5th grade math class will continue with Topic 7 "Use Equivalent Fractions to Add and Subtract Fractions" with Lesson 7-4 "Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators" with their 5th Grade Envision Math Books.  During this week we will complete Topic 7 - Lesson 7-4 with in-class and homework assignments.  The math quiz on Topic 7 - Lesson 7-4 "Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators" is scheduled on Friday, 4/5.   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, 4/3 with a "Timed" Lesson 7 - "A Cumulative Review". **

 

 

Important News and Information

 

Report cards for the 3rd Qtr were issued, and sent home on Thursday, 3/28.  Please review your child's Report Card, and please return a signed copy or the bottom portion of the Report Card by the end of this week.  Thank You with your ongoing support.  

** 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!! **

Friday - 3/29 - There is "NO SCHOOL" for us to observe "Good Friday".  

Monday - 4/1 -  There is "NO SCHOOL" for us to celebrate Easter Monday.  

** We return back to school on Tuesday, 4/2.  May everyone have a Blessed Easter Weekend. **

 

 *** 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 :)