Progress Reports for Quarter 4
Progress reports for Quarter 4 went home this past week. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this final quarter of the school year. If you have questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to your child's teacher(s) - a full 8th grade faculty contact list is provided at the bottom of this blog, and be sure to check Parent Portal frequently!
Testing Updates
Thank you for a smooth week of Milestone testing! This week our 8th graders took the Math, Science, and Social Studies Milestones. On Monday we will be taking our final SMI test of the year. Students in high school classes still have EOCs this week and next week (more info on those dates below). Please help us ensure that our scholars are prepared and well-rested during this busy time. The end is in sight!
8th Grade Dance Info
The 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance will take place on Wednesday, May 15th in the Hilsman gym (the "New Gym" at our original campus) from 6:00-8:00pm. All 8th graders are invited to attend free of charge for an evening of dancing, food, fun! There will be a professional DJ, as well as a photo booth that will instantly print photos for students to purchase. This year's theme is black, white, and red!
Important Upcoming Dates for 8th Graders
Please be advised of the following important upcoming dates for 8th graders over the last quarter:
May 1-5- Washington DC Trip
May 6- Band Concert
May 7- HMS Talent Show, 6pm
May 8- 8th Grade Field Day
May 13- CSHS Book Drop in ELA Classes
May 15- 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance, 6pm
May 16- 8th Grade Moving On Ceremony, 6pm
May 17- Last Day of School
Milestones EOC
4/30 - High School Spanish I EOC
5/2-5/3 - Coordinate Algebra EOC
5/7 - High School Physical Science EOC
5/8-5/10 - EOC Make Ups
SRI & SMI Testing
4/29 - SMI
High School Class Resources for EOC Reviews!
We would like to offer some resources for students currently in high school classes (Spanish I, High School Physical Science, and Accelerated Math). Georgia Virtual Schools has a sister site that is free, and the modules teach the standards that are consistent with our classes offered. Click here for more information on the procedures for how to use the site. We definitely encourage these students to use this resource at home!
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: STEM Career Project
Tuesday: STEM Career Project
Wednesday: STEM Career Project
Thursday: STEM Career Project
Friday: STEM Career Project
**This week will be completing a project in which students will select and research a career in the STEM fields. Students will present their projects next week for a major test grade!
**Please be checking grades in Campus frequently! Milestone Review Booklets, as well as Unit 7 Test Corrections, are due this Friday.
Accelerated Math
Monday: EOC Review
Tuesday: EOC Review
Wednesday: EOC Review
Thursday: EOC Reflections
Friday: Class celebration!
**The Coordinate Algebra EOC will be on Thursday-Friday this week!
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Analyze Midsummer Night's Dream, compare to film version
Tuesday: Analyze Midsummer Night's Dream, compare to film version
Wednesday: Analyze Midsummer Night's Dream, compare to film version
Thursday: Analyze Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday: Analyze Midsummer Night's Dream, Binder Checks
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Bottle Rocket Project
Tuesday: Bottle Rocket Project
Wednesday: Bottle Rocket Project
Thursday: Bottle Rocket Project
Friday: Bottle Rocket Tournament
High School Science
Monday: Begin End of the Year Review assignment in Google Classroom
Tuesday: Same project as above.
Wednesday: Same project as above.
Thursday: Same project as above.
Friday: Same project as above.
**Students are working on their End of the Year Review assignment which can be found on Google Classroom. This completed assignment will be a test grade when they complete it! Students have the option for review on USATest Prep, Quizizz, or making their own study guides. This can also be worked on at home in order to feel prepared for the EOC. I will be checking on Google Classroom for their progress!
Social Studies News:
Monday: Budgeting 101
Tuesday: Video and Cornell Notes for "Not Without My Daughter"
Wednesday: Counselors meeting for high school info
Thursday: Video and Cornell Notes for "Not Without My Daughter"
Friday: Reflection on "Not Without My Daughter"
Spanish News:
Spanish 8th Grade
Wednesday: Review vocabulary
Thursday: Doctor visit comic
Friday: Doctor visit comic
Spanish I
Monday: Verbo doler review
Tuesday: Doctor visit expression Wednesday: Review vocabulary
Thursday: Doctor visit comic
Friday: Doctor visit comic
Spanish I
**We will keep working on EOC Review. The EOC is April 30th!
**There will be Spanish tutoring on Mondays from 4:00-5:30 in Ms. Viera's room.
Ag/FFA
**FFA Meeting Tuesday 4-6
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!
