Saturday, September 1, 2018

8th Grade News: September 4-7, 2018

General News
Binder Checks
Our 8th grade scholars are doing a wonderful job of keeping up with their binders and other important school supplies. This past week we had our first binder check, and students who earned the necessary amount of points received a dress down day. Each content area will be checking binders throughout each week for the following items: agenda, pencil pouch with pencils/pens/highlighters, dividers, a homework section or homework folder, and notebook paper. Binder checks will continue this week, and students who earn enough points by the end of September will earn another dress down day! If you are in need of supplies for your child or would like to donate supplies, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher. 
Shout Outs: Students of the Month
Each month, the 8th grade team elects two exemplary scholars to be the 8th grade students of the month. Our students of the month for August are Ramyia Adams and Joshua Daniel. Congratulations, Ramyia and Josh! 

 8th Grade Parent Night
The 8th Grade Parent Night will be held next week on Monday, September 10th from 6:00-7:30pm. Please join us for a chance to meet & chat with your child's teachers, follow your child's schedule, and receive important information for the year! More information is forthcoming, but mark this on your calendars. We look forward to seeing you! 

21st Century Learning Program
The 21st Century Learning Program will begin on Tuesday. A more detailed schedule can be found here, and a copy of the program application can be found here. If you would like your child to participate, you must have submitted an application and must attend an Orientation session. This week there will be an Orientation session on Thursday, September 7th from 5:15-6:00pm. There will be another session next week on Tuesday, September 11th at the same time. For more information, please contact Ms. Hughes (hughes@clarke.k12.ga.us) or Ms. Dalton (daltonm@clarke.k12.ga.us).


Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Tuesday: Exponent rules review
Wednesday: Multiplying and dividing with powers of ten
Thursday: Introduction to scientific notation
Friday: Writing in scientific notation

Beginning this week, we will have 3 UGA students to serve as math tutors that will be willing to help our students during school hours in any capacity (small group, one-on-one, etc.)!

In order to build good habits for high school, students are expected to study for 20 minutes per night.

 Accelerated Math
Tuesday: Introducing continuous linear & exponential functions
Wednesday: Distinctions between discrete and continuous functions
Thursday: Distinguishing between linear and exponential functions
Friday: Distinguishing between linear and exponential functions
ELA News:
Unit 1: Exploring Identity
Tuesday: Features of a Memoir
Wednesday: Writing Memoirs
Thursday: Analyzing Points of View
Friday: Reading Memoir Mentor Text
Science News:
8th Grade
To prepare, here is a quizizz code that students may use to practice on their own: 753585. They also have MULTIPLE readings that they can go over with you at home! Check your student's binder!
Tuesday: Open Notebook Test / Binder Check
Wednesday: Unit 1 Test
Thursday: Begin Unit 2
Friday:


High School Science
Students can be practicing on quizizz as well if they need to, with the code: 753585
Tuesday: Binder Check
Wednesday:
Thursday: Quiz over Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Specific Heat
Friday:
Social Studies News:
Tuesday: Final Review of Unit 1 Test
Wednesday: Re-Take Unit 1 Test on Illuminate
Thursday: The Juvenile Justice Process
Friday: The Juvenile Justice Process
Spanish News:
Spanish 8th Grade
Continue working on Unit 2: Clothes
Tuesday: Review vocabulary and intro to accessories vocabulary
Wednesday: Listening comprehension
Thursday: Writing complete sentences/adjective agreement
Friday: Describe the outfits
Spanish I
Continue with Unit 1: Pasar un rato con amigos
Tuesday: Review vocabulary and intro to verb gustar
Wednesday: Listening comprehension - Telehistoria scene 2
Thursday: Writing in complete sentences
Friday: Reading survey

 Hispanic Heritage Night will be held on Tuesday September 18th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria!
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
ELA:
Cassie Page, pagec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us


Science:
Meganne Skinner, skinnerme@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Jason Yungmann, yungmannj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us


Spanish:


Enjoy the three-day weekend, and go Panthers!

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