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SMI/SRI Assessments
This past week, students took both the Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) and Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) tests, and so many of our students showed fantastic growth from when we last took these assessments in August. (For example, over 70 8th graders increased their SMI score by over 100 points!) Of course, our students are so much more than just their test scores, but we still want to celebrate them when we can! The 8th grade teachers will be hosting a pizza party during lunch later this week for students who exhibited outstanding achievement and growth.
Washington DC Field Trip Meeting
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00pm in Mr. Blake's room (509) for families of students interested in going on the 8th grade field trip to Washington DC in May. For more information, please contact Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Band Concert
Please join the Hilsman band for their winter concert on Monday, December 10th at 6:30pm in the Cedar Shoals auditorium!
AVID - December Binder Checks
December binder checks have started! As we continue moving forward with binder checks, teachers will eventually begin checking for their own content-specific materials and assignments. Additionally, Spanish and ELT teachers will no longer be conducting binder checks either - only math, ELA, science, and social studies teachers will be checking binders from here on out, beginning this month. The vast majority of our students are doing a wonderful job of staying organized - please continue to support your child by ensuring that they have the materials they need to be successful! If you are in need of supplies, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Comparing functions
Tuesday: Graphing linear functions; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Linear vs. nonlinear functions
Thursday: Linear vs. nonlinear functions
Friday: Writing equations using real-world contexts
**We will take our Unit 4 Test on Wednesday, December 19th. The skills we are learning in this unit are extremely important for the rest of the year, and especially for 9th grade math. Please help us ensure that your child is mastering the material by helping them study each night - students should be looking over their notes/assignments from class, trying to answer the day's essential question that they should have written down in their agenda, and/or using this resource to review.
**Students are highly encouraged to attend PSP on Tuesday afternoons for extra help! If you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: Properties of rigid-motion transformations (reflections, rotations, and translations)
Tuesday: Examining slopes of perpendicular lines; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Transformations and congruence
Thursday: Writing and applying formal rules for rigid-motion transformations
Friday: Finding rotational symmetry and lines of reflection
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Point of View/Perspective and Irony
Tuesday: Point of View/Perspective and Irony; Media Center visits
Wednesday: Theme
Thursday: Voice
Friday: Review; Freedom Friday; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
High School Science
Monday: Ionic and Covalent Bonding review; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Online simulation about dissociation
Wednesday: Electrolytes Reading
Thursday: Project day! Students have the entire period to work on their project/extra credit
Friday: CER and final model for the unit
**From Mrs. Skinner: I cannot stay after school this Monday, but I am available on Tuesday afternoon until 5:00 for tutoring or time to make up work. Please check infinite campus this weekend to be sure to see what your students' grades are. I sent home letters with students last week if they were missing many assignments!
**Students' final projects are due on 12/20/2018. Some students have ALREADY turned them in! Way to go!
Social Studies News:
Monday: Antisemitism
Tuesday: Advancement in Rights for African-Americans
Wednesday: Advancement in Rights for African-Americans
Thursday: The New South Era; Binder Checks
Friday: The New South Era
Spanish News:
8th Grade Spanish
The semester is almost over!
Monday: Difference between ser and estar
Tuesday: Describe yourself and your house
Wednesday: Intro to the community vocabulary
Thursday: Review prepositions
Friday: Learning with a song
Spanish I
Monday: Start lesson 2 unit 3 intro to la familia vocabulary
Tuesday: Possessive adjectives and verb tener
Wednesday: Reading comprehension - Pobre Ana chapters 3-4
Thursday: La familia del Rey Felipe
Friday: Review vocabulary and grammar
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA News:
Monday: 4:00-5:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
Tuesday: 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
Wednesday: Leadership Team Meeting 7:00-8:00 (please be on time)
Thursday: Agriscience Fair National Winners Recognition at the State Board of Education
Friday: 7:00-8:00 Leadership Team Meeting (if needed)
Looking ahead:
December 18th- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
FFA Meeting and Coffee Hand Out 4:00-6:00
(Ugly Sweater Contest and Present Exchange- Presents are provided by FFA)
December 19th- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
December 20th- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
This past week, students took both the Scholastic Math Inventory (SMI) and Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) tests, and so many of our students showed fantastic growth from when we last took these assessments in August. (For example, over 70 8th graders increased their SMI score by over 100 points!) Of course, our students are so much more than just their test scores, but we still want to celebrate them when we can! The 8th grade teachers will be hosting a pizza party during lunch later this week for students who exhibited outstanding achievement and growth.
Washington DC Field Trip Meeting
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, December 11th at 6:00pm in Mr. Blake's room (509) for families of students interested in going on the 8th grade field trip to Washington DC in May. For more information, please contact Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Band Concert
Please join the Hilsman band for their winter concert on Monday, December 10th at 6:30pm in the Cedar Shoals auditorium!
AVID - December Binder Checks
December binder checks have started! As we continue moving forward with binder checks, teachers will eventually begin checking for their own content-specific materials and assignments. Additionally, Spanish and ELT teachers will no longer be conducting binder checks either - only math, ELA, science, and social studies teachers will be checking binders from here on out, beginning this month. The vast majority of our students are doing a wonderful job of staying organized - please continue to support your child by ensuring that they have the materials they need to be successful! If you are in need of supplies, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Panther Nation News Blog
Be sure to check Ms. Tolbert's Panther Nation News Blog, as it contains news, announcements, and information for the entire school!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Comparing functions
Tuesday: Graphing linear functions; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Linear vs. nonlinear functions
Thursday: Linear vs. nonlinear functions
Friday: Writing equations using real-world contexts
**We will take our Unit 4 Test on Wednesday, December 19th. The skills we are learning in this unit are extremely important for the rest of the year, and especially for 9th grade math. Please help us ensure that your child is mastering the material by helping them study each night - students should be looking over their notes/assignments from class, trying to answer the day's essential question that they should have written down in their agenda, and/or using this resource to review.
**Students are highly encouraged to attend PSP on Tuesday afternoons for extra help! If you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Accelerated Math
Monday: Properties of rigid-motion transformations (reflections, rotations, and translations)
Tuesday: Examining slopes of perpendicular lines; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Transformations and congruence
Thursday: Writing and applying formal rules for rigid-motion transformations
Friday: Finding rotational symmetry and lines of reflection
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Point of View/Perspective and Irony
Tuesday: Point of View/Perspective and Irony; Media Center visits
Wednesday: Theme
Thursday: Voice
Friday: Review; Freedom Friday; Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
- Students were given progress reports and letters explaining how students can improve their grades.
- Mandatory tutoring is Monday 4-5pm for those want to retake the Unit 3 Exam.
- Students will work with electricity and build electrical circuits for the next two weeks.
- Students should be getting ready for their Unit 4 Exam, which will be on 12/19.
High School Science
Monday: Ionic and Covalent Bonding review; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Online simulation about dissociation
Wednesday: Electrolytes Reading
Thursday: Project day! Students have the entire period to work on their project/extra credit
Friday: CER and final model for the unit
**From Mrs. Skinner: I cannot stay after school this Monday, but I am available on Tuesday afternoon until 5:00 for tutoring or time to make up work. Please check infinite campus this weekend to be sure to see what your students' grades are. I sent home letters with students last week if they were missing many assignments!
**Students' final projects are due on 12/20/2018. Some students have ALREADY turned them in! Way to go!
Social Studies News:
Monday: Antisemitism
Tuesday: Advancement in Rights for African-Americans
Wednesday: Advancement in Rights for African-Americans
Thursday: The New South Era; Binder Checks
Friday: The New South Era
Spanish News:
8th Grade Spanish
The semester is almost over!
Monday: Difference between ser and estar
Tuesday: Describe yourself and your house
Wednesday: Intro to the community vocabulary
Thursday: Review prepositions
Friday: Learning with a song
Spanish I
Monday: Start lesson 2 unit 3 intro to la familia vocabulary
Tuesday: Possessive adjectives and verb tener
Wednesday: Reading comprehension - Pobre Ana chapters 3-4
Thursday: La familia del Rey Felipe
Friday: Review vocabulary and grammar
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA News:
Monday: 4:00-5:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
Tuesday: 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
Wednesday: Leadership Team Meeting 7:00-8:00 (please be on time)
Thursday: Agriscience Fair National Winners Recognition at the State Board of Education
Friday: 7:00-8:00 Leadership Team Meeting (if needed)
Looking ahead:
December 18th- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
FFA Meeting and Coffee Hand Out 4:00-6:00
(Ugly Sweater Contest and Present Exchange- Presents are provided by FFA)
December 19th- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
December 20th- 7:15-8:00 Agriscience Fair Practice
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Tonya Ward, wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us
Mark Martin, martinm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Conor Naughton, naughtonc@clarke.k12.ga.us
Jason Pratt, prattj@clarke.k12.ga.us
ELA:
ELA:
Eric Blake, blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us
Cassie Page, pagec@clarke.k12.ga.us
Melanie Marty, maxeym@clarke.k12.ga.us
April Chester, chestera2@clarke.12.ga.us
Science:
Science:
Meganne Skinner, skinnerme@clarke.k12.ga.us
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Social Studies:
Jason Yungmann, yungmannj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Nyla Bell, belln@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Spanish:
Spanish:
Laura Viera, vieral@clarke.k12.ga.us
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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