Welcome to Middle School Religion & Math!

Trimester One

 

Super 6th graders have done a marvelous job adjusting to the middle school schedule and are enjoying switching classes.  Sitting with pre-school for weekly school Masses has been a new special addition to the 6th grade schedule this year.  This certainly is a highlight of the week - they really enjoy their pre-school buddies!  A very special treat came when Mrs. Mara joined the class for our annual rosary making.

Religion

Grade 6

The students begin to learn God's plan of salvation for us starting with the story of Adam and Eve.  The story of salvation will continue through the lives of the Patriarchs.  They will learn an appreciation of the Old Testament.  The students will learn to deepen their trust in God.

Grade 7

The students will gain a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and increase their desire to follow Jesus.  They will study the World in which Jesus lived and his early life.  Their study of Jesus will continue with Jesus' mission and his relationship with Mary and his apostles.  The students will review of the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and the study of the RCIA program.

Grade 8

The students will deepen their understanding of the Church by learning about the origins of the Church and its early stages.  They will discuss the importance of prayer, its purpose, and types.  The students will gain an understanding of hs they are called to carry out Christ's mission.  They will discuss the four Marks of the Church, as stated in the creed, and their meanings.

 

Math

 

Grade 6

Order of Operations ... Decimals (comparing, ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) ... Data and Graphs ... Tables ... Patterns ... Variables and Expressions ... Solving Algebraic Equations ... Divisibility 

Grade 7

Decimals ... Integers ...Order of Operations ... Exponents ... Prime Factorization ... Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions ... Rational Numbers ... Scientific Notation ... Fractions (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) ... Evaluating Algebraic Expressions 

Grade 8

Integers and Absolute Value ... Solving Equations ... Factors ... Rational Numbers ( comparing, ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) ... Powers and Exponents ... Scientific Notation .. Square Roots ... Pythagorean Theorem ... Coordinate Plane ... Equations, Tables, Graphs ... Ratios, Rates

 

 

 

Mrs. MaryEllen Schigas, B.S., M.S.

After attending St. Stanislaus School and graduating from St. Paul Catholic High School, I earned a B.S. degree in Marketing from Fairfield University.  I received an M.S. degree in Education from Central Connecticut State University.  I have taught for close to 30 years, almost 20 at St. Matthew School.  I have completed the four-year Biblical studies program at the Catholic Biblical School through the Archdiocese of Hartford and am a proud graduate of the Class of 2020.  Most recently I was humbled and honored to be presented the Light of Christ teaching award in March 2023.

My husband, Mark, and I have two children who attended St. Matthew School and graduated from St. Paul Catholic.  I have a strong belief and foundation in Catholic education.  It is a pleasure, joy and honor to be teaching at St. Matthew School.  I am privileged to instruct in my two favorite areas: Religion and Math to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Contact me!

MaryEllen Schigas  /  ​​​​​​​mschigas@smsct.org