News Cat’s Connection News Cat’s Connection News Cat’s Connection Principal: Mr. Doug Herron Asst. Principals: Mrs. Beverly Cornelius Ms. Meredith Durastanti Mr. Willie Gilliard Principal’s Message: As this school year comes to a close, I’d like to use this message to once again thank you for your support this year. As I’ve written in past editions, we really wouldn’t be able to do all of the things that we need to do without the help and support of our parents. For those of you who volunteered at the school, communicated frequently with teachers, or simply encouraged your child to come to school and do their best ever, we sincerely thank you. Have a safe and prosperous summer. We look forward to working with you again next year. Sincerely, Douglas Herron Principal May 2012 Parent Involvement Parent involvement is crucial to the health and well-being of a child. As a par- ent, you are the most important influence in your child's success in school and in life. In this role, you have a fresh opportunity every day to get involved with your child. Parent involvement in children’s education allows kids to perform better in school, and navigate more easily some of the challenges of growing up. A Way Cool Science Parent Night will be held Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. Dinner will be served from 5:15-6:00 pm. Hope to see you there. There are many Parent Involvement Acvi- es in May and June. Please check the cal- endar and join us for these acvies. School Improvement Plan Mathematics: On the 2010-2011 FCAT 2.0, 67% of students at Hardee Junior High in the low- est quartile made learning gains in mathematics. Objective: The goal is for 70% of the students at HJH in the lowest quartile to make learning gains on the 2011-2012 FCAT 2.0 in mathematics. Title 1 Hardee Junior High School is a Title 1 school for the 2011-2012 school year. If you have any questions about Title 1, please contact Federal Programs at (863) 767-0662. Non-HQ and Out-of-Field Ginger Lanfier (reading) Angela Wandrey (reading) Out-of-Field (ESOL Only) Hallie Crosby, Darian Dumont, Tracey Encapera, Heather Lane, Sheyla Nazario, Samuel Rivera, Angela Wandrey Sixth grade math teachers have started preparing their students for seventh grade. Sixth graders are learning about integers using number lines. We are beginning a unit on adding, sub- tracting, multiplying, and dividing integers, as well. These sixth graders will be well prepared for seventh grade next year!! Parents, please don't forget to check the grade portal to stay informed of your child's grades and missing assignments. 8th grade math is currently working on solving rational num- bers and equations to prepare for the 9th grade. Algebra classes are working on solving rational numbers, radical numbers, factoring trinomials, and quadratic equations. Social Studies 6th grade students are studying the Renaissance and Enlight- enment period, and will study WWI and WWII briefly. Mrs. O Neal's and Mrs. Stamm's students are studying the Renaissance and Reformation. We are learning about new values, talented artists, and church reforms. This knowledge will lead us into the ages of exploration, scientific revolution, the enlighten- ment, and at last, the American Revolution. 7th Grade will be studying India, China, Japan, Australia, Antarctica and they will by refining their Map skills. 8th grade is working on World War I, the Great Depression, World War 2, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, War in Iran, War in Iraq, War in Afghanistan and Presidential Election 2012 to finish up our year.