Sunday, February 17, 2019

8th Grade News: February 19-22, 2019

Thank you to Mrs. Johnson and these amazing peer mentors for leading our field trip to Cedar Shoals this past week! We will see them again on Feburary 27th when they come to Hilsman to help our 8th graders begin selecting their classes for next year!

General News
No School Monday
Don't forget that there is no school for students on Monday, February 18th. Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see everyone on Tuesday!

Black History Month Program
The Hilsman Black History Month Presentation will take place on Thursday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00pm. Any students interested in performing, participating, or assisting with presentation, please see Mr. Blake or Ms. Page!

Important Upcoming Dates for 8th Graders
Please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the next few weeks:

PSP- Every Monday & Tuesday after school; ends the week of 4/2
Saturday School- Each Saturday from 9-12
February 12th- 8th grade field trip to Cedar Shoals
February 27th- Cedar Shoals counselors visit Hilsman to help 8th graders begin selecting their classes for next year
March 6th- Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Cedar Shoals, 6pm
March 8-11- Band Trip
March 11-15- Spring Break
March 20-22- Parent Teacher Conferences
March 25th & 28th- 8th grade field trip to UGA

8th Grade Shout Outs: Students of the Month
Each month, the 8th grade team selects two exemplary scholars to be the 8th grade students of the month. Congratulations to our 8th grade students of the month from January, Finn and Rayana!

Saturday School
Saturday School is in full swing! This is an excellent opportunity for ALL students to prepare for the Georgia Milestones by working with their teachers in a relaxed, small-group setting. Additionally, it is also ideal for students currently enrolled in high school classes to review for their upcoming EOCTs. Saturday School operates on a rotating schedule so that students get to see multiple teachers and review multiple subjects each time. Transportation is also provided. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO GET YOUR CHILD SIGNED UP! If you would like your child to attend or would like more information, have them get an application from from their teacher, or contact either the front office or Ms. Ward (wardt@clarke.k12.ga.us).

Washington DC Trip Sign Up Info
Spaces are still available to sign up for the 8th grade field trip to Washington DC in May, but time is running out! If you're interested, please contact Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us) for more information as soon as possible.

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: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Solving systems of equations graphically; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Solving systems of equations graphically
Thursday: Solving systems of equations using the substitution method
Friday: Solving systems of equations using the substitution method

**Students recently took their Unit 5 Test, and it had a big impact on overall grades. Please be sure to check Parent Portal frequently and contact your child's math teacher if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!

**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: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Unit 9 Review; Binder Checks
Wednesday: Unit 9 Test
Thursday: Coordinate Algebra course review
Friday: Coordinate Algebra course review

**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.

ELA News:
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Revisions and Writing Conferences
Wednesday: Revisions and Writing Conferences
Thursday: Comparing and Contrasting similar text
Friday: Comparing and Contrasting similar text; Freedom Friday; Binder Checks; Milestone Reviews

Science News:
8th Grade Science
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Light behavior
Wednesday: Light through lenses
Thursday: Unit 5 Review
Friday: Unit 5 Exam

**Thursday study jam from 4:00-5:30pm.

High School Science
Monday: ; Binder Checks
Tuesday: Binder Check and Equation (V=IR) practice
Wednesday: More practice work with V=IR and study guide/one-pager time
Thursday: Review Day - Class Kahoot for review and don't forget to work on your study guide and one-pager
Friday: Unit Test

**Notebook Test is next Monday 2/25! Make sure that your students' notebooks are in order!

**Because we don't have school on Monday, Mrs. Skinner will be staying after school on Tuesday until 5:00 for extra help and tutoring!

**Students will have access to their study guide and one-pager prior to the long weekend, so they are welcome to be working on those if possible!

Social Studies News:
In Georgia Studies this week, we will be finishing up Unit 5 and preparing for the Unit 5 Exam.

Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Analyze Unit 4 Test Questions to prepare for Unit 5 Test
Wednesday: 1946 Governor's race in Georgia
Thursday: Begin review for Unit 5 Test; Binder Checks
Friday: Milestone Preparation/Test-Taking Strategies

Spanish News:
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.

Ag/FFA
Monday: NO SCHOOL!
Tuesday: Agriscience and Nursery Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00 (Lorax movie)
Wednesday: Meet the Mayor for FFA members who signed up and brought in forms (Agriscience worksheet)
Thursday: Agriscience and Nursery Practice 7:15-8:00 and 4:00-5:00 (Lorax movie completion) Makeup Test and Quiz Day- 7:45-8:15 and 4:00-4:30 in Mrs. Martin's room
Friday: Agriscience Topic Selection in Class


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:
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:
Meganne Skinner, skinnerme@clarke.k12.ga.us
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us

Social Studies:
Jason Yungmann, yungmannj@clarke.k12.ga.us
Nyla Bell, belln@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us

Spanish:
Laura Viera, vieral@clarke.k12.ga.us

                                                      Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!

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