Parents,
It’s amazing to think that we are already half way through the school year. With report cards being distributed in just a week, now is a perfect time to take a few moments to help your student organize his or her binders. It’s always a good idea to restock supplies and make sure everything is in order. We understand that your student’s success is truly a team effort, and we sincerely appreciate your phenomenal support.
General Team Information:
Students do not have school on Monday due to the teacher workday. We look forward to seeing your student on Tuesday.
On Friday students will receive second quarter/first semester report cards in homeroom. Please review your student’s academic progress in each class, sign the report card, and have your student return it on Monday. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your student first, and then email the teacher directly.
As your student’s teachers, we appreciate that you take such an active role in your student’s success, and we look forward to answering your questions and addressing your concerns throughout the year. Should you have a question or concern regarding your student’s academic progress or achievement, please speak with your student first, check his or her agenda for information, and read our email blast before sending an email or calling regarding a grade or assignment. Thank you!
The Patriotic Wolves teachers continue to be available every Tuesday after school until 5:00 pm to help students in our core classes. This is a great time for students to receive additional help, work on projects, or study for upcoming assessments in a structured setting.
Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow Teacher) – sadamson@wcpss.net
- Algebra students will review compound and absolute value inequalities, and they will learn to graph inequalities with two variables. Their test will be Friday, January 29. Their next unit will be “Solving Systems of Equations”. The students who are working on the “Inequalities Compacting Unit” should complete their activities by January 29.
- Math 8 students will continue to find volume and surface area of prisms and cylinders. They will also be solving real world problems. Their test will be Friday, January 29.
- Math 8 Plus students will review finding volume and surface area of prisms and cylinders. They will also be applying what they have learned to solve real world problems. Their test will also be Friday, January 29.
- Students are welcome to come to my room for extra help during CSI time.
Ms. Burnette – Language Arts – jburnette1@wcpss.net
Students will continue to study the Holocaust; however, 5th period students will start the Holocaust at a later date. 5th Period students are to read each night, write a summary of what was read and get a parent’s signature Monday-Thursday. Blue Diamond scores are showing some improvements-Have your child share his/her scores with you. Next week, 5th period students will read a short story, “Flowers for Algernon” and complete classroom activities.
- Tuesday- Introduce key vocabulary and students will begin to read the play, The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I, Scenes 1 and 2. (p. 776)
- Wednesday- Introduce Word Analysis- Using dictionaries, students will work on root words, prefixes, and suffixes.
- Thursday- Continue to read Act I, Scene 3. After reading Act I, Scenes 1-3, students will write a summary and create an illustration for each scene.
- Friday- Summaries and illustrations are due. Continue to work on word analysis and diagramming sentences.
Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net
It was great to see the fantastic extra credit projects students turned in this week. On Friday students were offered the option to work on their Civil War projects in class. Projects are due Friday, February 5th. Also, Current Event #4 was collected on Friday.
- Monday – Teacher Workday
- Tuesday - After reviewing school expectations and policies, we will discuss the causes of the Civil War focusing on the nation’s economy.
- Wednesday – Causes of the Civil War
- Thursday – Student will complete a four-year plan with Dr. Inscoe in the computer lab.
- Friday – Continue causes of the Civil War
Ms. Starr – Science – bstarr2@wcpss.net
- Monday- Teacher Workday
- Tuesday- Work on the Unit C Review sheet; 64 questions!!
- Wednesday- Continue working on the Unit C Review sheet; Take Quarter 2 Blue Diamond Test
- Thursday- Unit C Review sheet is due!
- Friday- Unit C Test: “Earth’s Water”
Ms. Tyler – Math – mtyler@wcpss.net
All students have WPS 13 due on January 30th. They were given the worksheet on Wednesday the 13th. Students should have at least some of their work done for me to check by Tuesday.
Algebra
Tuesday: 7.6 Open sentences with absolute value
Homework: Pg. 424 17 – 53 odds and 56
Wednesday: More on 7.6
Homework: Worksheet on open sentences
Thursday: Assembly
Homework: Worksheet 9.11 and 9.12
Friday: Box and Whiskers
Homework: Worksheet 7.7
Math 8 Plus
Tuesday: Changing Dimensions
Homework: Finish Domino’s activity
Wednesday: Quiz on Surface Area/Changing dimensions
Homework: Study Guide for Test
Thursday: Scavenger Hunt Review
Homework: Blue Diamond Quarter 2
Friday: Testing Chapter 6 with dimensions included
Homework: Take home quiz on dimensions
Math 8
Tuesday: Surface area review
Homework: Surface area worksheet
Wednesday: Quiz on S.A
Homework: Study Guide Review
Thursday: Scavenger Hunt Review
Homework: Study for Test
Friday: Testing chapter 6 no dimensions
Homework: Bring in different shaped cylinders
Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net
Ms. Williams’ students were VERY creative in completing their Dr. King narratives. Many composed poems, produced songs/raps, created DVD’s, and illustrated magnificent pictures. THANK YOU to all parents who donated items for our “Creative Cafe.”
Next week students will complete Blue Diamond assessments.
Upcoming Events:
January 22 – Last Day of the 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
January 25 – Teacher workday – No School
January 27 – Early Dismissal Day – 2:00 PM
January 27 – Boys’/Girls’ Basketball at Home vs. Leesville Rd. M.S. – 3:45 PM
January 28 – Eighth Grade Assembly – 2nd Period
January 28 – Boys’/Girls’ Basketball at West Millbrook M.S.
January 28 – Battle of the Books Meeting
January 29 – Report Cards Distributed
February 2 – Millbrook High School Information Session – 6:00 PM
February 23 – Wakefield High School Information Session – 6:30 PM
March 4 – Wake Forest Rolesville at Heritage Info. Session – 6:30 PM
March 18 – Heritage High School Information Session
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