5th Grade:
ELA - Many students have finished their first novel, Esperanza Rising, while others are very near the end! Many students have really enjoyed the book and many are interested in reading another book by the same author; Becoming Naomi Leon.
Math - Students reviewed their toolkit of multiplication strategies to help determine cost with Callie’s Cake Pops. Using ratio tables, double and half, and partial products to name a few, they were able to determine cost and profit with multiplication including decimals.
6th Grade:
Science - Students are learning about genetics and using Punnett squares to determine the probabilities of what traits can be passed on to offspring through a mating event.
Math - Students are finishing up Unit 1 about Area of Polygons and Surface Area. Logo Design Projects were due last week. Our next Unit will focus on Ratios.
7th Grade:
Science - Students are exploring the periodic table and discovering the unique properties of elements. Soon, they’ll put their creativity to work by transforming a researched element into a superhero inspired by its characteristics and abilities!
Math - Students in regular math class completed Unit 2 this week and are moving on to a short unit exploring circles!
SS - Students have begun learning about Egypt. This week will look further at the Nile River and do a comparison with the CT River to learn about a local water source.
English - This week in English, students will continue learning about The Lost Boys of Sudan and reading A Long Walk to Water. We will focus on identifying theme and understanding the messages authors convey through characters and events. Students will also practice writing clear, concise summaries that capture the most important information without including unnecessary details.
8th Grade:
Math - Students should check PowerSchool. There was an imbalance of weighted categories that needed to be fixed which might have had an impact on students’ overall grade.
Math students are finishing up their geometry unit on transformations of figures on the coordinate plane. We are looking at one more quiz before the quarter closes and maybe the unit test in time for Q1 grades.
Algebra students are continuing on with our longest unit of linear equations. We are currently working on solving systems of equations and will finish up with linear inequalities. It is time to reflect on their performance so far and adjust work habits and study strategies where needed to have a successful year.
Student Government:
Our upcoming spirit week lineup is set! On Monday (10/26), kick off the week with Cozy Day. Tuesday brings Squad Day, so coordinate outfits with your friend group! Wednesday features Student/Teacher Swap Day—start deciding which staff member you want to dress like! Thursday is Decade Day to celebrate the Walk-A-Thon, and we'll round out the week on Friday by wearing our Halloween costumes!
School Counselors:
This week students attended an in school presentation from Middletown Vo-Ag. Earlier this month we had presentations from ECA and the Sound School. These sessions offer students a helpful overview of what each school provides.
The last in school presentation this month will be Vinal Tech
Parent & Family Open House Dates: If your child is interested in learning more about one of these schools, we encourage families to attend their upcoming Open House:
The Sound School: October 22, 2026 5:00 - 7:30pm ECA: November 17, 2026 6:30 - 8:00pm Vinal Tech: November 19, 2026 5:00 - 7:00pm Middletown Vo-Ag: November 17, 2026 6:30-8:00
Looking Ahead to Spring: All 8th graders will listen to a presentation and take a tour of the elective classes at The Morgan School, followed by an evening Open House for families. Dates will be announced in the spring. Please reach out if you have any questions!
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