Dear Families,

     A peaceful and prosperous 2020 to all. It is great to be back to
 school after a restful and wonderful holidays. I hope to see many of you
 at the Catholic Open House and Mass on January 25th.

     A few highlights in Math and Science for January.
 
 Math
     6th Grade - We have been working on adding and subtracting
           decimals. We will finish up Module 5 on multiplying and dividing
           decimals.
    7th - We are finishing up Module 4 on ratios and proportionality. Then,
           we will move on to proportions and percent.
    8th - We are currently learning linear non-proportional relationships.
            We will also work on determining slope and y-intercept of a line.

 Science
     6th Grade - We are currently working on soil which includes process
            of soil formation and soil types. We will finish up Chapter 2 on
            soil conservation.
     7th Grade - We will finish up our study on optical tools. Then, we will
           move on to cells and cell structures.
    8th Grade - We are learning properties of matter, elements,
          compounds, substances and mixtures.

    Please consider these important dates for January.
        Jan. 6  School Resumes
        Jan. 8  12:00pm Dismissal
        Jan.11  8th Grade HSPT
        Jan.15  Candy Sale Begins
        Jan.17  Student Holiday
        Jan.20  Holiday
        Jan.23  Book Fair/Family Night 5:00-7:00pm
        Jan.25  Open House 2:00-4:00pm
                     CSW Mass @4:30
        Jan.27-31 Catholic Schools Week
        Jan.31  12:00 Dismissal

   Thank you so much for all you support.

   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at
   scollins@csdo.org.

   Many blessings!

   Mrs. Collins