December Newsletter Team 84

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تاسو کولی شئ د یوې تڼۍ په کلیک کولو سره دا خبر پاڼه په اسانۍ سره وژباړئ! په پورتنۍ ښیې کونج کې، "ژباړه" کلیک وکړئ. کله چې د ډراپ ډاون مینو ښکاره شي، مهرباني وکړئ یوه ژبه غوره کړئ او خبر پاڼه به په اوتومات ډول . که تاسو مرستې ته اړتیا لرئ یا کومې تېروتنې ته اړتیا لرئ، مهرباني وکړئ د پرنسپل مک میلن سره اړیکه ونیسئ

Math 8 students continued the Module on Solving Equations. Students have solved Two-Step Equations and Multi-Step Equations with distributive property, like terms. Students have completed many group/partner activities including Multi-Step Equations Scavenger Hunt, Multi-Step Equations Error Analysis and Vertical whiteboard activities. We have begun solving Variables on Both Sides Equations and we have returned to note taking in the workbook. At times the equations may look challenging however as I explained to the students, if you break it down to small pieces it becomes easier. Part of making a more challenging problem easier is to show all the work step by step as they work through the problem. Students need to show all their work to earn full credit on problems.

Important update- First in Math- By the end of Trimester 2 (March 13th) students should have completed 2,000 stickers in total. Students should continue to get 100 stickers per week to maintain their goal at the end of the trimester .

Our 8th graders have been exploring Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short story “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Students practiced close reading and annotation strategies to uncover key plot points, identify the central conflict, and gather strong textual evidence to support inferred information. Through this chilling tale, they sharpened their analytical skills—and maybe got a few goosebumps along the way!

is month, students have been working on OpenSciEd Unit 7.3: Metabolic Reactions (Lessons 1–5). We’ve been studying a case about a girl named McKenna who is experiencing concerning symptoms.

So far, students have focused on how the digestive system works to break down food into smaller molecules the body can use. Through labs, models, and discussions, they are discovering how the body processes food and prepares it for use by cells.

Next month, we’ll continue investigating what might be happening inside McKenna’s body and explore how other body systems work together to keep her healthy.

As we head into December, we’re celebrating how our students continue to learn and grow together! Every student brings unique strengths to the classroom, and one simple way to support learning at home is by encouraging your child to spend 20 minutes each night reading — whether it’s a novel, a comic, or an article about something they love. Consistent reading helps strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence, keeping students engaged and learning all year long.

Accommodations: Some students have supports such as extra time on assignments or tests throughout the year. This may mean that certain grades or assignments will not appear in PowerSchool immediately. Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

Progress reports were distributed on November 25th. If you have not yet received your child’s progress report, please contact their special education teacher to request another copy.

Our student of the month for December is Austin Sadowski. He works hard every day in every class and sets a good example for others. He listens intently during lessons and is very responsible about his work!