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Dear Parents,
Happy February!!!!! January �ew by quickly and we are already in February. The mornings arestill cold, so please make sure your child has their school sweatshirt or sweater to keepwarm. As always, it is advisable to send a re�llable water bottle every day. We are also nearthe middle of the school year, so please check your child's school/art supplies and replenish ifnecessary. If you have questions at any time, please email me [email protected]. Mrs. Kerr
6th Grade Social Studies
The 6th graders have begun their study of South American cultures with the Inca, Chavin, andMochica. This includes a study of the geography of South America and the legacies of thesecivilizations. After this chapter, we will move on to our study of ancient Asian civilizationsbeginning with China. We will look at the geography of this region and the people that settledalong the Huang River and the eventual dynasties that emerged including the Zhou and Han.
6th Grade Religion
The 6th grade will begin their story of God's chosen people. We will look at the meaning ofcovenants and the examples of these covenants already especially Noah and the �ood. Theywill be discussing the covenant God made with Abraham and the ful�llment of that covenantwith Abraham's son, Isaac. This will lead to the development of the Israelite people.
7th Grade Social Studies
The 7th grade is continuing their study of Asian cultures with the Japanese people. Thisincludes the unique geography of Japan and how civilizations developed as a result, the artand culture of the Heian region, and the rise of the shogunate and the power of the samurai.After we �nish this chapter, we will move to medieval Europe, and explore the geography ofEurope, what happened in Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476, and theconditions that led to feudalism in most of western Europe.
8th Grade Social Studies
The 8th grade has �nished their study of the Washington and Adams presidencies. We willbegin learning about the Jefferson era. This includes the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis andClark expedition and the challenges with European impressment. We will also study thecauses and effects of the War of 1812. After this we will look at the emergence of Americanforeign policy following the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine.
Reminders for February
Make sure to check Gradelink on a regular basis to monitor your child's progress.Grandparents' Day - Friday, February 4NOON DISMISSAL - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4Faith in Action Campus Clean Up Day - Saturday, February 5100th Day of School - Tuesday, February 8No School - Friday, February 11No School President's Day - Monday February 21
Birthdays for 8th Grade
February 1 - Sara W.February 5 - Ashlynn S.February 6 - Lilly D.February 6 - Chris S.February 25 - Antonio H.
End of 2nd Trimester - Friday, February 25All Wednesdays are 12:00 pm (Noon) dismissalSend-Off Prayers every Friday at 2:40 pm
Catholic Schools W�k January 30 - February 4
Looking forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week with our HT Hawk family! Here's asneak peek at the week-long celebration:
Sunday, January 30: Celebrate CommunityMonday, January 31: Celebrate VocationsTuesday, February 1: Celebrate Teachers, Staff, and VolunteersWednesday, February 2: Celebrate ServiceThursday, February 3: Celebrate StudentsFriday, February 4: Celebrate Families
Disciple of Christ
Congratulations to Dylan P. for being 8th grade's Disciple of Christ for January (self-control).Character Trait for February is Kindness
Wish List
If you would like to donate items to the 8th grade classroom, I am looking for the followingitems. Any donations are greatly appreciated.1. Colored copy paper2. Blinds for the windows3. Boxes of Kleenex
