Friday, September 24, 2010
Math Mrs. Cindy Streff
8th graders did an awesome job on the Chapter 1 Test. It is a chapter full of review concepts and I was glad to see so many of them remember things from last year! Keep up the hard work 8th graders. We are now in Chapter 2, Equations and Inequalities. Ask your son/daughter how to combine like terms and use the distributive property. Most of this past week was spent learning these concepts and will be helpful as they continue thru their 8th grade year of Math and beyond.
8th grade Washington DC Trip
The Registration Deadline for the 2011 DC Trip is October 22nd. The dates are June 10th-13th. Please have your student pick up a registration packet from Mrs. Wallace if they are interested.
Nennig - Religion / Faith Formation
Hello Parents!
The students have continued our "Being Catholic" Unit. We took a look at the Apostles and Nicene Creeds this week to learn what truths our ancestors passed down to guide us. The students also began writing their Knights of Columbus Essays. Thank you to those of you who brainstormed with your children about what the responsibility is of a Catholic American citizen. I am excited to read what the kids came up with in their drafts. Ms. Mataloni will be working with them to finalize these essays next week.
In religion next week the students will be taking a look at the unique and special characteristics of Catholicism. There will most likely be a quiz later next week.
Just a reminder please talk with your child about choosing a Confirmation Sponsor. It is important for their faith development this year to have someone to discuss what we are learning in the classroom.
Enjoy your weekend.
The students have continued our "Being Catholic" Unit. We took a look at the Apostles and Nicene Creeds this week to learn what truths our ancestors passed down to guide us. The students also began writing their Knights of Columbus Essays. Thank you to those of you who brainstormed with your children about what the responsibility is of a Catholic American citizen. I am excited to read what the kids came up with in their drafts. Ms. Mataloni will be working with them to finalize these essays next week.
In religion next week the students will be taking a look at the unique and special characteristics of Catholicism. There will most likely be a quiz later next week.
Just a reminder please talk with your child about choosing a Confirmation Sponsor. It is important for their faith development this year to have someone to discuss what we are learning in the classroom.
Enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Science: Mrs. Louise Mistry
The 8th graders are continuing to study animals. They just took a test on invertebrates, focusing on mollusks, arthropods and echinoderms. The students are learning about the body structure, development and behavior of a large variety of animals. This week we did a starfish dissection lab and will finish up our dissection labs next week with fish and worms. The 8th graders are doing a wonderful job with the dissection labs, demonstrating excellent technique and observation skills. They are working well with their lab groups and are on task and focused during class. We also completed a classification lab, using a variety of shells from the Sanibel/Captiva area. Students were able to classify and identify over 30 different kinds of shells. Next week we will be studying vertebrates, specifically fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Language Arts
8th graders tested over their first literature unit, "Growing Up," earlier this week. We have just begun a "Dark Side" short story unit featuring works by Edgar Allan Poe. An Edgar Allan Poe impersonator/performer will be presenting his work and life history to the students Friday, September 24th at 1:45. You are welcome to join!
Also, the students will be taking an essay topic they've brainstormed from Religion and working on the writing process in class for revising and editing purposes. We will be reviewing writing traits and conventions.
Also, the students will be taking an essay topic they've brainstormed from Religion and working on the writing process in class for revising and editing purposes. We will be reviewing writing traits and conventions.
Mrs. Wallace-Social Studies
The 8th graders took their first chapter test this week over the colonies. Just a little reminder- I am willing to review with any student the day of test around 8am in my classroom if they would like to have one final review session.
This week the 8th graders were given their first project over the American Revolution. They have four options for their project; they can write a journal, make a model of a battle, make a video, or do a presentation. They will be given several class periods to work on their projects, but they should be working outside of class on them also. The projects are due on Monday, October 11th. They are continuing to do a great job in class...they are a pleasure to teach!
This week the 8th graders were given their first project over the American Revolution. They have four options for their project; they can write a journal, make a model of a battle, make a video, or do a presentation. They will be given several class periods to work on their projects, but they should be working outside of class on them also. The projects are due on Monday, October 11th. They are continuing to do a great job in class...they are a pleasure to teach!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Nennig - Religion/Faith Formation
For the past two weeks the students have worked on their Faithlines. This project has allowed the students to look into their own life journeys to recognize when and where God has been present. I encourage you to talk with your student about their Faithlines if you have not already as I have been impressed with the thought and quality of their work. The students will have their
Please encourage your son or daughter to line up a Confirmation Sponsor so they are able to begin journey of Confirmation together.
I have linked several useful (spiritual and catechetical) websites to the SFA 8th grade web page. Hopefully this will help you guide your child throughout this journey. Have a great weekend.
Please encourage your son or daughter to line up a Confirmation Sponsor so they are able to begin journey of Confirmation together.
I have linked several useful (spiritual and catechetical) websites to the SFA 8th grade web page. Hopefully this will help you guide your child throughout this journey. Have a great weekend.
Social Studies- Mrs. Wallace
Welcome Back! It was great to see the familiar faces of our 8th graders. They have really had a great start to the year. We have been impressed with their focus and attention in class.
This year in social studies, the students will be studying US History. We study just about everything in US History; from the American Revolution to WWII. We are currently studying the Age of Exploration and the 13 colonies. The students are taking their first quiz today over the first settlements in the New World. I have their test over the colonies tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 20th.
Also, don't forgot to look at my website: http://www.wix.com/jmwallace/Mrs-Wallace for any needed notes or project assignments. You can view them off the website or save them to your computer at home.
Please do not hesitate to contact me ever with any questions or concerns. I look forward to the year with your students!
This year in social studies, the students will be studying US History. We study just about everything in US History; from the American Revolution to WWII. We are currently studying the Age of Exploration and the 13 colonies. The students are taking their first quiz today over the first settlements in the New World. I have their test over the colonies tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 20th.
Also, don't forgot to look at my website: http://www.wix.com/jmwallace/Mrs-Wallace for any needed notes or project assignments. You can view them off the website or save them to your computer at home.
Please do not hesitate to contact me ever with any questions or concerns. I look forward to the year with your students!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Math
Mrs. Streff
Welcome back! It has been a great start to the new school year. I really enjoyed this group of students last year and continue to look forward for them to come to my class each day this year. This is a wonderful bunch of kids!
8th graders will be completing Chapter 1 next week with the chapter test on Thursday. Chapter 1, Algebraic Expressions & Integers, was a review of many concepts of last year including writing algebraic expressions, integers, finding the mean, median, and mode of a data set, and the properties of numbers. Chapter 2, Equations & Inequalities, will get them into more of an algebra mode. We will spend time combining like terms and solving multi-step equations, very much the heart of algebra for next year. It should be a year full of fun and learning!
Welcome back! It has been a great start to the new school year. I really enjoyed this group of students last year and continue to look forward for them to come to my class each day this year. This is a wonderful bunch of kids!
8th graders will be completing Chapter 1 next week with the chapter test on Thursday. Chapter 1, Algebraic Expressions & Integers, was a review of many concepts of last year including writing algebraic expressions, integers, finding the mean, median, and mode of a data set, and the properties of numbers. Chapter 2, Equations & Inequalities, will get them into more of an algebra mode. We will spend time combining like terms and solving multi-step equations, very much the heart of algebra for next year. It should be a year full of fun and learning!
Science: Mrs. Louise Mistry
The 8th graders have started off the year very focused and ready to learn! We are beginning the year with a study of animals, starting with very simple life such as corals and worms and finishing up with mammals and animal behavior. On Monday the students completed their first dissection lab, observing external and internal anatomy of an earthworm. Tomorrow we will be dissecting clams. The students are working on proper dissection techniques and making detailed observations. They have done a great job so far. Our current area of study is mollusks, arthropods and echinoderms. The 8th graders completed their first test, which will be posted on Infinite Campus along with other grades. Please encourage your child to take responsibility for checking their progress in each class. I am enjoying teaching your children and appreciate their enthusiasm and positive attitudes!
Language Arts
Welcome back 8th grade parents!
The 8th graders have just completed a vocabulary study of homonyms, homophones, and homographs. We are currently in the middle of a "Growing Up" short story unit. With this unit, students are working on reading comprehension and the application and analysis of literary elements. To accompany this unit, they are responsible for completing a Biography Board this trimester. Students signed up for their week to present between now and the end of October. I have been very impressed with the boards turned in so far.
As a reminder, students have weekly spelling lessons and tests. In addition, the reading requirements for 8th grade consist of 2000 reading minutes per trimester and 3 book reports (book talk, alternative style report, and written report) completed per trimester. Your child should be reading 10-20 minutes at home each night. Many students have begun turning in signed bookmarks already which is great! Keep it up!
The 8th graders have just completed a vocabulary study of homonyms, homophones, and homographs. We are currently in the middle of a "Growing Up" short story unit. With this unit, students are working on reading comprehension and the application and analysis of literary elements. To accompany this unit, they are responsible for completing a Biography Board this trimester. Students signed up for their week to present between now and the end of October. I have been very impressed with the boards turned in so far.
As a reminder, students have weekly spelling lessons and tests. In addition, the reading requirements for 8th grade consist of 2000 reading minutes per trimester and 3 book reports (book talk, alternative style report, and written report) completed per trimester. Your child should be reading 10-20 minutes at home each night. Many students have begun turning in signed bookmarks already which is great! Keep it up!
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