Welcome to
Mrs. Haggerty’s
Classes 
8th Grade Algebra:
- The Algebra students completed the unit on polynomials. They know how to add, subtract, multiply, divide and factor polynomials. They also know how to solve polynomial equations and graph quadratic functions. We are now working on solving quadratic equations.
- Soon we will be moving to square root functions and geometry.
- Following that they will begin their section on rational equations and functions. Then to the last chapter on data analysis and displays. It is hard to believe we are this close the end of another school year!
Congratulations to the following teams who made the top 100 videos in our video contest.
- The Urgent Package starring Molly B., Karissa C., Gillian C., and Aarushi R.
- Frozen Pizzas starring Sara B., Kelly B., Ryan C., and Aishwarya G.
- Mrs. Smith’s Classroom starring Amishi A., Avni B., Sarah G., and Amy Z.
- A Soccer Situation starring Emilio E., Hannah K., Samantha M., and Jacob N.
We are anxiously awaiting the results for the top 20 videos. Wish us luck!!!
7th Grade Pre-Algebra:
- The 7th grade accelerated class completed their work on angles and triangles and are beginning to work on graphing and writing linear equations. They also did a nice job on their tessellations.
- Next they will be working on the Pythagorean Theorem.
- They will complete the curriculum learning about volume and similar solids and exponents and scientific notation.
8th Grade Religion:
- The class has been working very hard toward Confirmation and have completed their service hour requirements.
- The 8th grade did a beautiful job on their reflections on the stations of the cross!
Important Dates:
Confirmation Practice: Tuesday, May 19, 2015 –
7:15PM – 8:30PM
Confirmation: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – 4:00 PM
The Easter Story
Jesus came to compensate
For all the wrongs we do.
He came to earth to die for us,
So we’d be born anew.
"This bitter cup, let it pass from me,"
He cried, in a plaintive voice;
"Yet not My will, but Thine be done;"
He said, in His faithful choice.
The Judas kiss would seal his fate;
He faced a hostile crowd;
The governor, Pilate, saw through it all;
Jesus’ guilt he disavowed.
"I wash my hands of all of this,"
Said Pilate, "Let Him be."
But the crowd yelled "Crucify him now,
And set Barabbas free!"
Pilate yielded to their wish;
And Jesus was led away.
The soldiers beat him, and mocked Him, too,
Yet He continued to obey.
A crown of thorns lay on His head,
As His sentence was carried out;
His hands and feet were pierced with nails,
But He did not scream or shout.
"Father, forgive them for this crime;
They know not what they do."
He said this despite His torment, because,
He was thinking of me and you.
"It is finished," he sighed in His anguish and pain,
As His body gave up to death.
The curtain tore, and darkness fell,
After He took His last breath.
The best of the story is the very last part;
It’s why on Easter we’re filled with pleasure:
Death could not our Savior hold;
His power is beyond all measure.
He rose from the grave, and was seen all around;
Ever since, He’s inspired devotion,
And we’ll be with Him for eternity,
When we get our heavenly promotion.
That’s why Easter is a major event:
He suffered and died in our place.
He rose and forgave us and loves us still,
Our Savior of matchless grace.
By Joanna Fuchs
Wishing everyone a Blessed and Happy Easter!
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Web sites of interest for Math:
Don’t forget to access our on line book for practice and help. The tutorials are a great way to re-learn something you may have forgotten. Just go to
www.bigideasmath.com
For help in Pre-algebra or 8th grade math:
http://www.free-ed.net/free-ed/Math/PreAlg01/default.asp
http://sms.iwcs.k12.va.us/smsalgebra.html
For surface area and volume:
www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SurfaceAreaAndVolume/
www.mathguide.com/lessons/SurfaceArea.html
For Probability:
www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol6/intro_probability.html
For help in algebra:
www.veazeys.com/math/lessons.htm
For help in other areas:
www.stfx.ca/special/mathproblems/welcome.html
www.studygs.net/mathproblems.htm
www.mathforum.org/library/drmath/
www.math.com
www.webmath.com
http://dir.yahoo.com/science/mathematics
For help in all areas including exponents go to:
www.aaamath.com
For Integer practice:
http://www.mathleague.com/help/integers/integers.htm#dividingintegers
http://www.dositey.com/addsub/negnum.htm
Estimating and rounding:
http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U1L3GL.html
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games.html