Science Weathering, Erosion & Deposition

This week, we did a fun, kinesthetic activity to model the processes of weathering, erosion and deposition.  Students enjoyed the physical activity after SBAC testing for ELA.  Here are some videos of them in action

Team Breakfast and Report Cards

Dear Sterling Families,

It is that time of year! Time to celebrate our accomplishments from Trimester 2 with a team breakfast. Our breakfast will be held on Friday April 13, 2018 at 7:30 am. If possible, we would like to have breakfast items delivered around 7:15 am. I will be available from 7:00am on in our Team Sterling Area (room 241). Here is the link to sign up: http://signup.com/go/YQqdoVP

You can email Katrina Antonovich to sign up as well! Her email is kantonovich@mymtsd-vt.org

Additionally, report cards from Trimester 2 were mailed home this week. Report cards were printed without being able to resolve technological glitches, therefore, some teacher comments and some assessed standards are not being properly reported. Please contact your student’s teacher(s) if you are missing information or have concerns or comments about understanding the report card.

Sincerely,
Team Sterling Teachers
Katrina Antonovich (kantonovich@mymtsd-vt.org)
Robert DeCicco (rdecicco@mymtsd-vt.org)
Sharon Ehret (sehret@mymtsd-vt.org)
Carissa Hallam (challam@mymtsd-vt.org)
Katie Parent (kparent@mymtsd-vt.org)
Joe Smith (jsmith3@mymtsd-vt.org)
Marissa Vanacore (mvanacore@mymtsd-vt.org)

math task

Grade 7 & 8
Both Grades have been working with circles, pi, and formulas for various shapes including triangles and rectangles.  The review is in anticipation of SBACs.

Two activities established pi as a multiplier for the circumference (Circumference  = pi * diameter)
and area of a circle ( Area = pi * radius squared).  Students have a handout of various shapes and two word problems which is due next week. 

math tasks

Grade 7
Lesson 15 Exercise 3 : The flower fund raiser with values (negative or positive included) and the explanations. 7.NS.2

Grade 8
6.1 Soon You Will Determine  the Right Triangle Connection
      3 packets completed - students have expectations for 3 & 4 s

3/12 Weekly Email

Dear Sterling Families,

Here is the link to this week's team email.

math tasks

Grade 7
We are continuing our work with rational numbers.  Student have a two-sided handout:
Do You Speak Latin? and Cold Calculator to complete.
Grade 8
We are preparing for work with exponents and triangles.  Students have a two-sided handout:
Who's Related and A Simple Task? to complete.

Science Fair grades returned

Dear Sterling Families,

Students received back their science fair grades and feedback from the judges today. They were shown how these grades will be tabulated for their T2 science grades that will ultimately show up on the report card.  Students can make corrections and turn them in to me by Friday (3/9)  Please ask your student about their grades and what they are doing to improve them.  If you have any questions, please email me or call 893-5511