- If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
- Coffeehouse is this Friday!: The annually fabulous Prism Coffeehouse is happening this Friday, February 11, 6:30-9:00 pm. We're still looking for specific promises of food donations - check your e-mail for more information.
- Friday, Feb. 11: We will be watching a performance of Hamlet at the Academy of Music on Friday morning. Our grant came through and enough drivers have materialized - thanks!
- Yoga Fridays - No yoga this Friday — we'll be doing Coffeehouse prep all afternoon!
- Eighth Grade Project resource page updated 1/24, including project deadlines through the end of February and downloadable documents. Page will be updated as I get new information.
Math:
- Due Thurs., 2/10: Complete review sheets as assigned today (assignments vary).
- Test Thurs., 2/10: Math's Mates Midterm 2 Test (covering material from 2.1-2.4) - We will have a review session on Tues., 2/8. You can also email questions whenever to Grace at grace.mrowicki AT gmail.
Language Arts:
- All: Due Thurs., 2/7: Complete reading of summary of Hamlet. Be ready for a quiz on the reading.
Social Studies:
- Nada
Science:
- Due Thurs., 2/10: Read p. 103-108 in Physical Science textbook and answer questions on p. 114-15: #7-11, 20, 24 and #3 problem.
Wellness:
- Due Thurs., Feb., 10:
- Grade 7: Complete form with quality
- Grade 8: Place gold from into LA binder after reading it.
Moment of Zen:
The Sinking World
One of several mind-boggling feats of engineering created off the coast of Dubai, UAE is the World Island archipelago. A series of manufactured islands designed to look like a map of the world when viewed aerially, the project was begun in 2003 with the expectation that the ultrawealthy would snap up parts of the globe. Largely abandoned due to lack of buying interest as part of the ongoing financial crisis, the islands appear to be sinking and becoming less distinct. Click above to read more.