Health: We are continuing to study Human Body Systems. We will be studying Skin, Hair and Nails and then moving on to the Male and Female Reproductive Systems. We will conclude with the Digestive system and a final test on all the body systems we have studied.

Biology: Our class has dissected frogs in order to better understand animal anatomy. We will be studying vertebrates and invertebrates in the near future.

Reading/Writing: We have begun a poetry anthology assignment that requires students to read and respond to several types of poetry and poets. The requirements for this multi-part assignment went home with students the first week after spring break. The complete anthology is due May 16th. Students will be reciting poems they have memorized on May 17th.

Marine Biology Field Trip: April 20th-21st.

Wild Horse Field Trip: May 18th-19th

Social Studies: We are at the end of the the Renaissance Unit. We have studied the Medici family and their influence on many major parts of the Renaissance. Students received the requirements for their Renaissance Projects over four weeks ago. These requirements should have gone home and been shared with parents. The Renaissance Fair is Wednesday, March 16th from 8:30-10:30

Writing: Renaissance Research Profile Due before March 3rd. Students came up with individual due dates before March 3rd.

Science and Health: We are doing a Human Body Systems Unit. Currently, students are studying the Respiratory System.