Purple Team Weekly Update
Week of 9/9-9/13
Breaking News
- Click here to purchase your Junior Statesmen gear! Deadline to purchase is October 9th!
- Author Joelle Charbonneau will visit our school on Wednesday, October 2nd to talk about her books (including her new book Verify) and her career. At the end of her appearance, she will sign books for any students who wish to purchase them. This author visit is made possible by Webster Groves’ independent bookstore THE NOVEL NEIGHBOR, and Verify (discounted, no tax) is available for this visit only through them. LINK FOR BOOK ORDER FORM
Upcoming Due Dates
Homework and due dates found here: https://www.webster.k12.mo.us/Page/19268
Mark Your Calendars
Friday, September 20: Hixson Band plays halftime show at WGSD football game
Thursday, September 26: Hixson Speaker Series Event 5:30-8:30pm
Classroom Happenings
ELA- Mrs. Wells
Science- Mr. Hayes & Mr. Geringer
In science this week, students wrapped up their investigations and discussions about density and data collection/interpretation. Students are in the process of completing their assessment to show their understanding of these ideas.
Next week, students will further their investigative skills as we move into a section centered around electrical circuits and magnetism.
Social Studies- Dr. Rachal
ELA- Mr. Gasparovic
In Mr. Gasparovic’s class, students took the NWEA reading test this week to assess their reading & comprehension levels. Class-wise, we have started to look at the Six Signposts of Reading; we have started our study with Contradictions and Contrasts and the A-HA moments as tools to solidify reading skills. On Friday, students will take a grammar quiz over Degree and continue work on their Choice Projects. Novels (2) are due Sept. 30.
Social Studies- Mr. Gasparovic
ETC
Contact Us
Mr. Geringer: geringer.matt@wgmail.org
Mr. Hayes: hayes.eric@wgmail.org
Dr. Rachal: rachal.sherri@wgmail.org
Mrs. Wells: wells.sheri@wgmail.org