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7th Grade November 2025 Newsletter
What Are Our Scholars Learning This Month?
ELA: In this module, students explore the experiences of people of Southern Sudan during and after the Second Sudanese Civil War. They build proficiency in using textual evidence to support ideas in their writing, both in shorter responses and in an extended essay. In Unit 1, students begin the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will read closely to practice citing evidence and drawing inferences from this compelling text as they begin to analyze and contrast the points of view of the two central characters, Salva and Nya. They will also read informational texts to gather evidence on the perspectives of the Dinka and Nuer tribes of Southern Sudan.
Math: We are currently working on Unit 1: The Number System. Beginning with familiar number sense topics helps students transition into the Grade 7 content. Students will expand on these concepts to add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed numbers. The students will formalize their understanding of integers by developing the rules for addition, subtraction, and multiplication/division of signed numbers. The students will also use their conceptual understanding of the properties of operations and apply it to real-world situations. We look forward to working with all students and their families to support continued learning and growth.
Science: We are on the Metabolism Unit; students will take on the role of medical students in a hospital. Students will diagnose a patient and then analyze the metabolism of world-class athletes. Students will be able to draw connections between the body's large-scale, macro-level experiences and the micro-level processes that enable it to function. Students will learn how body systems work together to provide the trillions of cells in the human body with the molecules they need. By exploring how athletic training improves the body’s function, students learn how energy is released in the cells through cellular respiration and how that energy supports movement, cellular growth, and repair.
Social Studies: We are jumping into the 13 colonies and then moving into the American Revolution. Students will investigate why people settled in the colonies and, from there, explore the causes of the American Revolution. They will learn about key figures, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson.
Art: Students are currently learning about graffiti style. They have analyzed, discussed, and reviewed the work of many professional graffiti artists who create murals for various companies. This has inspired students to design their own font style and create an artwork that demonstrates a purposeful arrangement of text and images.
Physical Education: We will continue with our soccer unit, culminating with our Goalline Soccer World Cup. Please remember that students must be prepared to participate in Physical Education class (SNEAKERS/SHORTS OR SWEATPANTS, NO JEANS, CROCS, OR BOOTS). Thank you for your continued support.
ENL: This month, we will continue to focus on building our academic and social vocabulary. We will also be working on our welcome-to-school unit and enhancing our writing skills within it. By the end of this unit, students will be able to create a presentation to explain to new students how to do something academic or social at school.
Counselor Corner by Ms. Fabre: A word about Gratitude for November: Youth who practice gratitude are happier and more satisfied with their lives, friends, family, and selves. They also report more hope, more enjoyment with their hobbies, and less envy and depression. As students learn and practice gratitude, they also learn about intention and benefit: how others deliberately take actions that improve their lives, inspiring them to feel grateful. Acts of kindness are usually done intentionally. It means someone has noticed us, thought about what we need, and chosen to do something to meet that need. Reflecting on these acts deepens our sense of gratitude. Each day, reflect with your children on all the things they are grateful for. In the long term, this improves their overall well-being.
SAPIS Connection by Mr. Opare, aka Mr. O: The Great American Smokeout on November 20th. The event aims to raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and the benefits of quitting. It encourages individuals to take the first step towards a smoke-free life, highlighting that quitting smoking can significantly improve health and reduce the risk of various diseases, including cancer. Your scholars will engage in activities that educate them about these dangers and empower them to remain tobacco-free.
Smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke cause more than 480,000 deaths in the US every year. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of at least 12 different cancers. In the US, cigarette smoking causes about 3 of every 10 cancer deaths.
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