hope you all had a restful week for fall break! We’ve been working hard to get back into our regular routine and enjoying the beautiful fall weather we’ve been blessed with. Here is a quick look at our week:

Science– We are wrapping up our unit this week over Forces and Motion, where we’ve been studying Newton’s three laws. We will have a chapter test next Wednesday, October 15th. 

Math– 

  • 7th Grade Math: We have been working on equations involving addition/subtraction and multiplication/division. We will start working on two-step equations and formulas to finish up the chapter. 
  • 8th Grade Math: We have started our next chapter on Real Numbers. We are working on square roots and next week we will begin talking about the properties of real numbers. 

Reminders:

  • 8th grade will be singing in the choir at the 10:30 service this Sunday, October 12. Please arrive in the Luther Room by 10:15 in nice church clothes. 
  • Our field trip to Lutheran High will be on Tuesday, October 21st. We still need drivers. Please let me know ASAP if you are able to drive for our class.  
  • Hyvee Sacking for Tips: 
  • 11/16 (Sunday)- Arrive at 10:30 and should conclude by 3:00
  • 11/18- 10 am- 4 pm, or drop in as you are available

Important Dates:

  • October 12th- 10:30 6-8 Choir
  • October 15th- Science Test
  • October 17th – End of 1st Quarter; ½ Day (12 pm dismissal); No Extended Care 
  • October 21st – Lutheran High Field Trip
  • October 24th – Trunk or Treat
  • November 8th- PAHS Auction
  • November 11th- Veteran’s Day Breakfast