General News
Q1 Progress Reports
Progress Reports for Quarter 1 will go home this week. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. 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. Please check Parent Portal frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early!
21st Century After School Program
21st Century Classes began on Tuesday, September 3rd. A parent or guardian must attend an Orientation prior to the student attending classes. Students must complete an application and enroll in order to attend classes. Students can be picked up by parents or ride one of the 21st Century buses. 21st Century applications are in the office or with Mrs. Dalton (daltonm@clarke.k12.ga.us) and Ms. Hughes (hughesa@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Girls Soccer Opportunity
This fall, Athens United will be holding practices for all players interested in playing soccer. The practices will be held at Whit Davis Elementary. The focus of the training sessions will be enhancing athletes' technical and tactical skills. Fall practice is open to all players enrolled in Clarke County Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. We hope players attend as many practices as possible. The cost for the entire season is $50 for elementary, and $100 for middle and high schoolers. This is an excellent opportunity to receive some great coaching and practice, especially for girls not already playing organized soccer. For more information, please email Coach West (the Cedar Shoals girls soccer coach) at westj@clarke.k12.ga.us, or see Mr. Naughton in Room 502 at Hilsman for a flyer with more info.
Cedar Shoals Swim Team Information
For any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining the Cedar Shoals Swim Team, there will be a parent meeting on September 9th at 6pm in Room D207 at Cedar Shoals High School. 8th graders can officially participate in competition and practice as JV, and 7th graders can participate in practices. If any students have any questions they can see Mr. Barnett in Room 226 or email at barnettm3@clarke.k12.ga.us.
8th Grade Trip to Washington DC - Parent Meeting
There will be a parent meeting for students interested in going on the 8th Grade Field Trip to Washington DC (which is usually during the first week of May) on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. For more information, please email Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Hilfest
The first Hilfest at our new building will be on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am-1:00pm! More info is forthcoming, but mark your calendars and stay tuned!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Writing numbers in scientific notation
Tuesday: Multiplying numbers in scientific notation
Wednesday: Dividing numbers in scientific notation
Thursday: Quiz over exponent rules and scientific notation
Friday: Adding/subtracting numbers in scientific notation
**Please help us ensure that students are completing their "Sweet 16" homework assignment each week!
Accelerated Math
Monday: Differentiating between linear and exponential functions
Tuesday: Comparing rates of growth in linear and exponential functions
Wednesday: Comparing rates of growth in linear and exponential functions
Thursday: Building fluency with the procedural work of linear and exponential functions
Friday: Group Quiz on Flip Grid
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Biographies- Anne Frank: Child of the Holocaust
Tuesday: The writing process and Diary of a Young Girl
Wednesday: The writing process and Diary of a Young Girl
Thursday: The writing process and Diary of a Young Girl
Friday: Diary of a Young Girl; Freedom Friday Silent Sustained Reading
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 1 Review
Tuesday: Unit 1 Review
Wednesday: Unit 1 Exam
Thursday: Properties of Matter Reading
Friday: Properties of Matter Lab
**Monday Binder Checks
High School Science
Monday: Heat Transfer CFA
Tuesday: Specific Heat Equation Practice
Wednesday: Specific Heat Equation Practice
Thursday: Evaporation Investigation
Friday: Evaporation Reading/Quiz
**Monday Binder Checks
Social Studies News:
Monday: Intro to Unit 2- Government and Separation of Powers
Tuesday: Government and checks & balances
Wednesday: Executive Branch overview
Thursday: Legislative Branch overview
Friday: Committee System
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
Progress Reports for Quarter 1 will go home this week. These provide the 4.5 week notice of how your child is progressing in their classes for this quarter. 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. Please check Parent Portal frequently so that we can address any academic concerns early!
21st Century After School Program
21st Century Classes began on Tuesday, September 3rd. A parent or guardian must attend an Orientation prior to the student attending classes. Students must complete an application and enroll in order to attend classes. Students can be picked up by parents or ride one of the 21st Century buses. 21st Century applications are in the office or with Mrs. Dalton (daltonm@clarke.k12.ga.us) and Ms. Hughes (hughesa@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Girls Soccer Opportunity
This fall, Athens United will be holding practices for all players interested in playing soccer. The practices will be held at Whit Davis Elementary. The focus of the training sessions will be enhancing athletes' technical and tactical skills. Fall practice is open to all players enrolled in Clarke County Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. We hope players attend as many practices as possible. The cost for the entire season is $50 for elementary, and $100 for middle and high schoolers. This is an excellent opportunity to receive some great coaching and practice, especially for girls not already playing organized soccer. For more information, please email Coach West (the Cedar Shoals girls soccer coach) at westj@clarke.k12.ga.us, or see Mr. Naughton in Room 502 at Hilsman for a flyer with more info.
Cedar Shoals Swim Team Information
For any 7th or 8th grade student interested in joining the Cedar Shoals Swim Team, there will be a parent meeting on September 9th at 6pm in Room D207 at Cedar Shoals High School. 8th graders can officially participate in competition and practice as JV, and 7th graders can participate in practices. If any students have any questions they can see Mr. Barnett in Room 226 or email at barnettm3@clarke.k12.ga.us.
8th Grade Trip to Washington DC - Parent Meeting
There will be a parent meeting for students interested in going on the 8th Grade Field Trip to Washington DC (which is usually during the first week of May) on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00pm in the cafeteria. For more information, please email Mr. Blake (blakee@clarke.k12.ga.us).
Hilfest
The first Hilfest at our new building will be on Saturday, October 5th from 10:00am-1:00pm! More info is forthcoming, but mark your calendars and stay tuned!
Content News
Math News:
8th Grade
Monday: Writing numbers in scientific notation
Tuesday: Multiplying numbers in scientific notation
Wednesday: Dividing numbers in scientific notation
Thursday: Quiz over exponent rules and scientific notation
Friday: Adding/subtracting numbers in scientific notation
**Please help us ensure that students are completing their "Sweet 16" homework assignment each week!
Accelerated Math
Monday: Differentiating between linear and exponential functions
Tuesday: Comparing rates of growth in linear and exponential functions
Wednesday: Comparing rates of growth in linear and exponential functions
Thursday: Building fluency with the procedural work of linear and exponential functions
Friday: Group Quiz on Flip Grid
**More specific information on assignments, upcoming dates, etc. will be specified via group email.
ELA News:
Monday: Biographies- Anne Frank: Child of the Holocaust
Tuesday: The writing process and Diary of a Young Girl
Wednesday: The writing process and Diary of a Young Girl
Thursday: The writing process and Diary of a Young Girl
Friday: Diary of a Young Girl; Freedom Friday Silent Sustained Reading
Science News:
8th Grade
Monday: Unit 1 Review
Tuesday: Unit 1 Review
Wednesday: Unit 1 Exam
Thursday: Properties of Matter Reading
Friday: Properties of Matter Lab
**Monday Binder Checks
High School Science
Monday: Heat Transfer CFA
Tuesday: Specific Heat Equation Practice
Wednesday: Specific Heat Equation Practice
Thursday: Evaporation Investigation
Friday: Evaporation Reading/Quiz
**Monday Binder Checks
Social Studies News:
Monday: Intro to Unit 2- Government and Separation of Powers
Tuesday: Government and checks & balances
Wednesday: Executive Branch overview
Thursday: Legislative Branch overview
Friday: Committee System
Connections News
Band:
The Cedar Shoals High School Band invites all 8th grade band students to join them for the home football game between Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High School on October 4, 2019! If your student is interested, please complete and return the permission slip sent home with your student on Thursday last week.
The band Rock-A-Thon will not take place on September 13 as stated in the syllabus due to construction in the gymnasium. It will take place in late November or early December depending on the Cedar Shoals football schedule!
Spanish:
We will begin a new unit learning how to talk about the things we like to do.
Business Ed:
Mr. Lingerfelt will be out of class all week. The substitute has instructions to have students complete the Everfi.com modules they have been working on in class for the past couple of weeks by Wednesday 9/11.
Thursday 9/12 and Friday 9/13 all students will be researching an entrepreneur and will write a paper that is due Monday 9/16 at the beginning of class. The grading rubric and expectations will be discussed at length during class Friday 9/6.
Art:
Next week, 8th graders will be finishing up their Kara Walker-inspired silhouette portraits and starting a new project: 3D graffiti names!
Agriscience:
We are going to be hot and heavy in our Plant Science Unit next week! We will be performing a lab experiment on Seed Germination that will be recorded throughout the week using buckwheat seeds.
PE:
Monday: Fitnessgram Push Up Test
Tuesday: Fitnessgram Curl Up Test
Wednesday: Fitnessgram MAKEUPS for Height, Weight, and Sit and Reach
Thursday: Fitnessgram MAKEUPS for Pacer Test
Friday: Fitnessgram MAKEUPS for Push Up and Curl Up Tests
8th Grade Faculty
Math:
Band:
The Cedar Shoals High School Band invites all 8th grade band students to join them for the home football game between Cedar Shoals and Clarke Central High School on October 4, 2019! If your student is interested, please complete and return the permission slip sent home with your student on Thursday last week.
The band Rock-A-Thon will not take place on September 13 as stated in the syllabus due to construction in the gymnasium. It will take place in late November or early December depending on the Cedar Shoals football schedule!
Spanish:
We will begin a new unit learning how to talk about the things we like to do.
Business Ed:
Mr. Lingerfelt will be out of class all week. The substitute has instructions to have students complete the Everfi.com modules they have been working on in class for the past couple of weeks by Wednesday 9/11.
Thursday 9/12 and Friday 9/13 all students will be researching an entrepreneur and will write a paper that is due Monday 9/16 at the beginning of class. The grading rubric and expectations will be discussed at length during class Friday 9/6.
Art:
Next week, 8th graders will be finishing up their Kara Walker-inspired silhouette portraits and starting a new project: 3D graffiti names!
Agriscience:
We are going to be hot and heavy in our Plant Science Unit next week! We will be performing a lab experiment on Seed Germination that will be recorded throughout the week using buckwheat seeds.
PE:
Monday: Fitnessgram Push Up Test
Tuesday: Fitnessgram Curl Up Test
Wednesday: Fitnessgram MAKEUPS for Height, Weight, and Sit and Reach
Thursday: Fitnessgram MAKEUPS for Pacer Test
Friday: Fitnessgram MAKEUPS for Push Up and Curl Up Tests
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
Cindy Blair, blairc2@clarke.k12.ga.us
Tangernika Winston, winstont@clarke.k12.ga.us
Linda Allen, allenl3@clarke.12.ga.us
Science:
Science:
Diarra Mosley, mosleyd@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Lara Zwald, zwaldl@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandi Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Karen Myers, myersk@clarke.k12.ga.us
Social Studies:
Nyla Bell, belln@clarke.k12.ga.us
Morgan Archer, archerm@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandi Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Brandi Holcomb, holcombb@clarke.k12.ga.us
Angela Bright, brighta@clarke.k12.ga.us
Enjoy the weekend, and go Panthers!
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