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The official drop will take place on November 28 th . All Math students should continue practicing skills at home on the computer. Ms. Vesecky JUNIOR HIGH SOCIAL STUDIES In all Social Studies classes, we took some time off of our subjects to discuss the recent Presidential election. The students took a survey to determine which candidate they agreed with more in terms of policies and agendas, and they also learned how our nation elects a president. They wrote a short essay on whether they think the Electoral College is a good thing, or if it is outdated and should be abolished. Make sure to ask your child how he or she feels! The 6 th graders have just finished up their unit on Ancient Israel. They learned about the Israelite's history, culture, beliefs, and traditions. They also compared their own beliefs and traditions with those of the ancient Israelites to see how much they had in common with this interesting group of the past. Next, we will be moving on to study the culture of Ancient Greece. 7 th graders recently ended our chapter on the American Revolution. We took time to create timelines and draw political cartoons about events leading up to the Revolution, and we even wrote our own personal breakup letters to King George from the colonists, in a format similar to the Declaration of Independence. We will now be learning about how the colonists formed PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER December 2012/January 2013 MR. TOM CRISCIONE PRINCIPAL KOMAREK SCHOOL DISTRICT 94 8940 W. 24 TH STREET NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1158 School Hours 8:20 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. a government after achieving independence, and then we will begin our study of the United States Constitution. 8 th grade finished up their unit on Reconstruction following the Civil War, and we discussed how the expansion of railroads led to the settlement of the West. Next, we will be moving on to learn about the growth in Industry in American, along with the Progressive Movement. All classes have been focusing on developing our ability to read historical texts and create outlines that highlight the most important information. We will continue to develop and strengthen these study skills. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child. My email is kwilliams@komarek94.org and my phone number is (708)447-8030 ext.141. Ms. Williams, JH Social Studies JUNIOR HIGH MATH High school Algebra I is offered to the 8 th grade students at Komarek School. Eighth grade students need to qualify for the class by passing the Iowa Test of Algebra Readiness and by exhibiting good study habits. Those students who successfully complete Algebra I in 8 th grade will have met their state mandated high school Algebra requirement. When the students enter high school, they will begin a sophomore level math class. Ms. Mizia
JUNIOR HIGH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Sixth grade has begun a unit on properties and changes of matter. The students will learn about the many different properties that objects can have, and why these properties are important, They will learn about physical properties compared to chemical properties and what happens to matter during physical and chemical changes . They are doing a great job and enjoying the lab activities. After the holiday, they will continue doing many labs about elements compounds and mixtures. Seventh grade is immersed in learning about genetics. They have already mastered using Punnett squares to determine possible outcomes for different inherited traits like hair color. They conducted a survey of their own family members to collect information about traits like tongue rolling, right handedness and dimples. Each student wrote a report and presented information about a specific genetic disorder. Eighth grade is studying light. We started with a survey of the electromagnetic spectrum. They tested forms of energy like infrared and radio waves to determine their ability to transmit through various kinds of matter. They enjoyed an activity about optical illusions. The labs have involved many interesting interactions of light as it travels through matter. Ask your eighth grader to explain how they can make their eyes disappear or have 4 eyes. Mrs. Wade PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER December 2012/January 2013 MR. TOM CRISCIONE PRINCIPAL KOMAREK SCHOOL DISTRICT 94 8940 W. 24 TH STREET NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546-1158 School Hours 8:20 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. JUNIOR HIGH READING/LANGUAGE ARTS The Junior High reading classes have been very busy this fall and winter. We finished reading some beloved novels recently, so be sure to ask your child about these great books. While reading these novels, we worked on comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, literary devices, and interpreting theme. At this time of year, students spend more time inside. This makes for a great opportunity to rediscover the joy of reading. Students should be reading each day, so as a family it is important to make sure that there are plenty of materials available for your son/daughter to enjoy. Why not enjoy a newspaper or magazine? Have you checked out the local libraries recently? The libraries are always adding new programs to encourage reading; better yet, they offer most of them for FREE! Scholastic Book Clubs are another great way to have appropriate reading materials available, and the prices are fabulous! Ms. Schmit JH READING The sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are all exploring the big question: Why read? As we learn the various purposes authors have for sharing a story, we are taking a look at our own interests and reasons for reading. We are exploring stories we read for enjoyment as well as stories we read to gain new knowledge on a particular subject. Our main focus continues to be comprehension, oral fluency, vocabulary, as well as various literary elements such as
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