HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thanks to all the parents and students who brought pie to share in our annual Thanksgiving Feast at La Paloma Academy.

I just wanted to send a quick update before we start our vacation.

8th Grade:
We completed our ice cream lab on Friday 11/20/2009. The students had a great time making their own ice cream and being able to eat it at the end! They were learning about exothermic and endothermic reactions as well as phase changes of matter in our Chemistry lab.

We have began going over chemical reactions. We have discussed synthesis, decomposition, single replacement and double replacement reactions. We will begin going over chemical equations when we return from our break.


7th Grade:
We have completed our Earthquake unit and the unit exam was given on Monday 11/23/2009. The exams were graded and your student should be aware of their grade. Ask them how they did on this.

When we return from break we will begin our unit on Volcanoes! I will have updated grades posted when we come back.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving break! See you on Monday 11/30/2009.

Ms. Duerr