Congratulations to our Eighth Graders on Monday's CONFIRMATION!!

We had our test ON CH. 3 - SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, AND GASES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2019. NYSTATE CH. 1 & 7 Quizzes have been marked and will be returned Tuesday. Grades are on Powerschool. Please sign and return tests.

OUR NEXT TEST ON CH. 4 - ELEMENTS AND THE PERIODIC TABLE IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS FRIDAY, 11/1.

WE ARE WELL INTO OUR FIRST TRIMESTER AND PROGESS REPORTS HAVE GONE OUT. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE DISCUSS MANY ASPECTS OF MATTER AND THEIR PROPERTIES, SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, AND GASES, AND THE PERIODIC TABLE.. Student will understand why atoms combine to form molecules and how chemical formulas combine.


This year we will be focusing on Physical Science which includes topics such as:  Matter, States of Matter, the Periodic Table of Elements, Chemical Reactions, Acids & Bases, Motion, Forces, and Energy, as well as, Sound and Light. 

Our program allows us to explore with many different hands-on labs and experiments.

In addition, our eighth graders will be taking the New York State Intermediate Science Performance and Written Tests in June 2020.  The students have been given a review book and will be practicing as a class throughout the year.

Similar to the past few years, the students will be required to participate in St Christopher's Annual Science Fair. This will take place during the second trimester and there will be plenty of discusion to prepare them for this project.


CLASS RULES::

KINDNESS!!!!!!
One week's notice will be given before all tests.
Essays are given in advance to prepare and discuss before the the test. (Essays will not be permitted on the day of the test.)

Homework is due on the date it is assigned. If for some reason this is not possible, please have a parent send a note for one day's grace.

This promises to be an exciting year! 


              Enjoy the weekend!   

Mrs. Brandel    Please contact me at: bbrandel@stchris-school.org