It was so nice to see so many parents at Curriculum Night this week.
I have found that the 8th grade students love money. They love to spend money, they love to earn money and many of them love to save money! It was quite exciting to hear how many students save part of their allowance or their earned income each week. In discussing money matters this week students were able to determine the importance of setting goals when planning for the future.
The 8th grade students worked on their personal budget plans this week. They estimated how much money they spend each month on food, clothes and entertainment. The students used grocery advertisements from the newspaper to find food prices. It was nice to see students make smart choices when planning their food purchases.
Students determined how much they could earn in one month and then planned a purchase with the money they had saved. Many students decided that they needed to save money for more than a month to make a special purchase.
We will be reviewing kitchen safety, equipment and measuring techniques next week. Our first cooking lab will take place the last week of September .
The 7th graders have had a busy week as well. They are wrapping up their mini-unit on friendship and peer pressure. The students are in the process of writing their Friendship Essays this week.
Have a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs. J. Bretl
