Week of September 12-16, 2011
Dear Parents,
We are now migrating our assignments to the FANPTO site located by clicking HERE or by going to www.fanpto.com Once at this site, please go to Class Info, then select Eighth Grade. You will see a category now called Homework Assignments. If you read it it says to click "Here" once you click on the "Here" it will take you to the homework pages. You can scroll down to see the homework listed for your child's class, or you can select a category in the dropdown box of your child's class. I would suggest that you now bookmark the site. The homework is listed in a PDF format for you to download, view, or print out to compare against what your child has written on their assignment sheet. If you have any questions please feel free to contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Thank you.
Week of August 29-September 02, 2011
As a team, we are excited to teach your students and empower them for the future. This week, progress reports go home on Wednesday. This is NOT your child's grade for 1st quarter, it just shows you and them how they are doing so far. Remember, Thursday is a half day and Friday there is no school. Happy Labor Day Weekend.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| L.A. |
6th- Among the Hidden Class Read Aloud. Book Report Paragraph 1 final and 2 draft is due! 7th- The Giver Class Read Aloud 8th- The House of the Scorpion Class Read Aloud |
6th- Among the Hidden Class Read Aloud 7th- The Giver Class Read Aloud 8th- The House of the Scorpion Class Read Aloud
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6th- Among the Hidden Small Group Discussion 7th- The Giver Small Group Discussion 8th- The House of the Scorpion Small Group Discussion
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DLR quiz for 6,7,8. 6th- Writer's Workshop with the 6 Traits of Writing 7th-Writer's Workshop with the 6 Traits of Writing. Book Report Paragraph 1 final and 2 & 3 draft due! 8th- Writer's Workshop with the 6 Traits of Writing. Book Report Paragraph 1 final and 2 & 3 draft due! |
No School |
| Math |
6th - Fractions and Decimals; Review Chapter 1 Test 7th - Solving Equations by Addition and Subtraction 8th - Introduction of inequalities; Review Chapter 1 |
6th - Compare & Order Fractions and Decimals 7th - Solving Equations by Multiplication & Division; Review Chapter 1 8th - Chapter 1 Test |
6th - Multiply Fractions 7th - Chapter 1 Test 8th - Rational Numbers; Review Chapter 1 Test |
6th - Simplify Fractions 7th - Integers; Review Chapter 1 Test 8th - Compare & Order Rational Numbers |
No School |
| Science |
6th - Apply scientific knowledge to other situations 7th - Apply scientific knowledge to other situations 86th - Apply scientific knowledge to other situations Homework All - Find another situation, outside of science in which to use the scientific method - Due Tuesday
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6th - Apply scientific knowledge to other situations 7th - Apply scientific knowledge to other situations 8th - Scientific knowledge is subject to change. Homework All - Find a scientific theory that either fialed or was later proven wrong - Due Thursday. |
6th - Scientific knowledge is subject to change. 7th - Scientific knowledge is subject to change. 8th - Scientific essentials: Accurate record keeping, openness, replication |
6th - Science as an ongoing process 7th - Science as an ongoing process 8th - Questioning scientific claims: small sample data, biased samples, no control All - Daily Science Quiz *Long Term Project - Research a scientific development in the last decade and recreate that piece of technology - Due September 7 |
No School |
| Technology |
6th - Using research and Excel |
7th/8th - Using research and Excel | 6th - Using research and Excel | 7th/8th - Using research and Excel |
No School |
| Social Studies |
6th - Discovering Mesopotamia 7th - 8th - Review notes for test on Wed. |
6th - Discovering Mesopotamia 7th - 8th - Review notes for test on Wed. |
6th - Discovering Mesopotamia 7th - 8th - Test |
6th - 7th - 8th - Half Day - No Social Studies |
No Schol |
Week of August 22-26, 2011
The students are quickly getting into the swing of things as they are continuing to learn and remember homework assignments, tests, and quizes. I encourage all parents to continue to be up to date on this website as well as checking your child's homework sheet in their binder.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| L.A. |
6th- Among the Hidden Small Group Discussion 7th- The Giver Small Group Discussion 8th- The House of the Scorpion Small Group Discussion |
6th- Among the Hidden Small Group Discussion 7th- The Giver Small Group Discussion 8th- The House of the Scorpion Small Group Discussion
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6th- Among the Hidden Elements of Lit 7th- The Giver Elements of Lit 8th- The House of the Scorpion Elements of Lit
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6th- Among the Hidden Elements of Lit 7th- The Giver Elements of Lit 8th- The House of the Scorpion Elements of Lit
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6th- Writer's Workshop 7th- Writer's Workshop 8th- Writer's Workshop |
| Math |
6th - Fractions and Decimals; Review Chapter 1 Test 7th - Solving Equations by Addition and Subtraction 8th - Introduction of inequalities; Review Chapter 1 |
6th - Compare & Order Fractions and Decimals 7th - Solving Equations by Multiplication & Division; Review Chapter 1 8th - Chapter 1 Test |
6th - Multiply Fractions 7th - Chapter 1 Test 8th - Rational Numbers; Review Chapter 1 Test |
6th - Simplify Fractions 7th - Integers; Review Chapter 1 Test 8th - Compare & Order Rational Numbers |
6th - Fractions and Decimal Review 7th - Adding Integers 8th - Addition & Subtraction of Rational Numbers |
| Science |
6th - Use of technology in science related careers 7th - Use of technology in science related careers 8th -Career opportunities related to life and physical science *Homework for ALL classes - Due Wednesday - Find 2 careers in the field of science and tell me what pieces of technology they use. |
6th, 7th, 8th - Special Guest Speaker - Dr. Richard Gray (Oncologist at Mayo Clinic) |
6th - Careers in Science Video 7th -Careers in Science Video 8th - Careers in Science Video *Homework Due from Monday
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6th - Discuss major scientific developments within the last decade. 7th - Discuss major scientific developments within the last decade. 8th - Discuss major scientific developments within the last decade. *Long Term Project - Research a scientific development in the last decade and recreate that piece of technology - Due September 7 |
6th - Students choose a career 7th - Students choose a career 8th - Students choose a career |
| Technology | 6th - Motherboard Review | 7th/8th - Motherboard Review | 6th - Motherboard Test | 7th/8th - Motherboard Test | |
| Social Studies |
6th - 7th - 8th - Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt |
6th - 7th - 8th - Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt |
6th - 7th - 8th - Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt |
6th - 7th - 8th - Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt |
6th - 7th - 8th - Revolutionary War Internet Scavenger Hunt
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Week of August 15-19, 2011
We are starting our 3rd week of school. The students are back in the swing of things and back into the habit of doing homework. Here is what we will be learning this week. Daily homework assignments are found on the subject pages, as well as on your child's homework sheet that is in their binder. Remember, Friday, August 19th is a 1/2 day. Dismissal is at 11:30.
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Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| L.A. |
6th- Spelling Pre-Test; Begin class lit. study "Among the Hidden" 7th- Spelling Pre-Test; Begin class lit. study "The Giver" 8th- Spelling Pre-Test; Begin class lit. study "House of the Scorpion" |
6th- Continue "Among the Hidden" 7th- Continue "The Giver" 8th- Continue "House of the Scorpion"
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6th- Continue "Among the Hidden" 7th- Continue "The Giver" 8th- Continue "House of the Scorpion"
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6th- Continue "Among the Hidden" in Lit. circles 7th- Continue "The Giver" in Lit. circles 8th- Continue "House of the Scorpion" in Lit. Circles
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6th- Spelling Test; DLR Quiz; Lit. Circles small group discussion and reflection 7th- Spelling Test; DLR Quiz; Lit. Circles small group discussion and reflection 8th- Spelling Test; DLR Quiz; Lit. Circles small group discussion and reflection |
| Math |
6th - Problem Solving- apply Greatest Common Factor 7th - Variances & Algebraic Expressions 8th - Multiplying & Dividing Integers |
6th - Add & Subtract Decimals 7th - Translating Words into Math 8th - Solving Equations by Adding or Subtracting |
6th - Multiply Decimals 7th - Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 8th - Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing |
6th - Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers 7th - Equations & Their Solutions 8th - Introduction to Inequalities |
6th - Divide with Decimals 7th - Solving Equations by Adding or Subtracting 8th - Chapter Test |
| Science |
6th, 7th, 8th - 3 Facts 7th, 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th - 3 Facts 7th, 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th, 8th - 3 Facts 7th, 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th - 3 Facts 7th, 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th, 8th - In class project 7th, 8th Daily Review Sheet Quiz |
| Technology | Motherboards | Motherboards | Motherboards | Motherboards | |
| Social Studies |
6th - Review Hunting, Gathering and Farming Methods 7th - Colonization of New World 8th - Boston Massacre |
6th - Create a Timeline of Pre 1500 America 7th - English Settlements of Jamestown & Plymoth 8th - Intolerable Acts |
6th -Create a Timeline of Pre 1500 America 7th - Development of Colonial Powers and English rule. 8th - Intolerable Acts |
Week of August 8-12, 2011
This week we will all be hitting the academics hard. Please be prepared to help your child be ready for class each day. As was discussed during open house, this site is to help parents stay on track with major projects, quizzes, and tests. Please see your child's assignment sheet in the front of their viewbinder for daily homework. Thank you.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| L.A. |
6th, 7th, 8th- Parts of Speech Book Report timeline and book list goes home |
6th, 7th, 8th- Parts of Speech
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6th, 7th, 8th- Parts of Speech
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6th, 7th, 8th- Parts of Speech
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6th, 7th, 8th- Parts of Speech All students must have a book report book by today |
| Math |
6th - Divide Multi-Digit Numbers 7th - Numbers and Patterns 8th - Evalutating Algebraic Expressions |
6th - Prime Factorization 7th - Exponents 8th - Writing Algebraic Expressions |
6th - Least Common Multiple 7th - Scientific Notation 8th - Integers and Absolute Value |
6th - Greatest Common Factor 7th - Order of Operation 8th - Adding Integers |
6th - Problem Solving- apply Greatest Common Factor 7th - Properties of Numbers 8th - Multiplying and Dividing Integers |
| Science |
6th, 7th, 8th - 3 Facts 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th, 8th - 3 Facts 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th, 8th - 3 Facts 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th, 8th - 3 Facts 8th Daily Review Sheet |
6th, 7th, 8th - Start groups project 8th Daily Review Sheet Quiz |
| Technology | Bring in technology | Bring in Technology | |||
| Social Studies |
6th - Practice note taking 7th - Review discovery and settling of the New World 8th - Bring in USED stamps |
6th - Early America 7th - Colonization and fight for Freedom 8th - Bring in USED stamps |
6th -Early civilizations throughout the world 7th - Formation of a new government and the Constitution 8th - Bring in USED stamps |
6th -Early Civilizations throughout the world 7th - 8th - |
6th -Early civilizations throughout the world 7th - 8th - |
Week of August 1-5, 2011
Back to school night is Monday, August 1st at 5:00 pm. We hope to see all of our parents and students starting at 5:00 pm.
Our first day back at school is August 3rd. This week we will be going through policies and procedures with the students.
Please use this site to help be aware of quizes, projects, and test that are coming up. As a middle school team we will be working on keeping this site up to date to help you stay on the same page as your child. A grid will be posted on the welcome page here each week and will show what quizes, tests, and projects your child has due that week. For more detailed information, please click on the specific subject/class above.