Yesterday students attended an assembly on expectations for the school year presented by Mr. Yowchuang and Mrs. Meacham. Please click here to view the presentation.
Please try to attend the "Welcome Back Hoedown" on Friday from 6:00-8:00. This is a FREE event with FREE drinks and snacks!
Science: Today we started the "Candy Coated Lab" by discussing the research, purpose, hypothesis and methods section. We will begin collecting data for this lab tomorrow and will spend the rest of the week and next week completing this lab in order to answer the question "How Do Scientists Communicate".
Pre-Algebra: We went over expectations, handed out books, and did a short math assignment to get a reading on where we all are math-wise. Homework: Have parents sign expectations paper.
Algebra: I checked to see if parents signed the expectations sheet. Started lesson 1.1/2.7. Homework: book work page 5 (#3,6,9,12,26,28,35)
Geometry: We completed the comic proofs and began planning on outline for writing a paragraph to describe the comic (writing across the curriculum!). Homework is for students to complete the paragraph with a topic sentence, descriptions/explainations and a conclusion.
Spanish I: Homework for tomorrow: finish highlighting all vocabulary words that you do not know.
8th ELA - Students brought in their Writer's Journals and decorated/personalized them while we discussed the IB Learner Profile and compared the different traits to famous people. (Communicator: Martin Luther King Jr., Thinker: Confucius, etc) We then discussed how to turn in work, find information if a student is absent, take AR quizzes, and be successful in 8th Grade ELA. Students turned in their signed welcome letters. Homework: read! Summer Reading is due by the end of next week...we will not be starting our first novel for a few weeks so please get started on your 3 books for this marking period!
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Tuesday, September 4
Welcome Back Everyone!
Science: Today we went over the course syllabus and the general expectations for the school year. Homework is to return the signed syllabus tomorrow. All students who turn their syllabus tomorrow will be entered into a drawing for a free slurpee delivered by Mrs. Petersen during lunch on Friday.
Geometry: Today we went over the course syllabus and the genearl expectations for the school year. Homework is to return the signed syllabus tomorrow. All students who turn their syllabus tomorrow will be entered into a drawing for a free slurpee delivered by Mrs. Petersen during lunch on Friday. We also began our first geometry unit "Where is Math in our World" with the comic proof.
Humanities: Students received textbooks, shared U.S. History KLWs and were introduced to classroom expectations in class. Third hour attended the eighth grade expectations assembly. Homework is to have parents read and sign classroom expectations.
ELA 8 - Please welcome Mrs. Mayrand to our class, she will be the student teacher in room 204 for most of the first semester of the school year. She comes to us from Wayne State University. We discussed basic class information, I handed out the attached letter to be signed and returned by Friday, Sept 7th. Students are to bring in pictures, magazines, words or items to decorate the outside of their Writer's Journal (one of the two composition books listed on the materials list.) for tomorrow. Please remember that students were supposed to read three books over the summer and take an AR quiz on each...these quizzes are slated for this Thursday and Friday...Final submission of Summer Reading quizzes will be next Friday, September 14th.
Science: Today we went over the course syllabus and the general expectations for the school year. Homework is to return the signed syllabus tomorrow. All students who turn their syllabus tomorrow will be entered into a drawing for a free slurpee delivered by Mrs. Petersen during lunch on Friday.
Geometry: Today we went over the course syllabus and the genearl expectations for the school year. Homework is to return the signed syllabus tomorrow. All students who turn their syllabus tomorrow will be entered into a drawing for a free slurpee delivered by Mrs. Petersen during lunch on Friday. We also began our first geometry unit "Where is Math in our World" with the comic proof.
Humanities: Students received textbooks, shared U.S. History KLWs and were introduced to classroom expectations in class. Third hour attended the eighth grade expectations assembly. Homework is to have parents read and sign classroom expectations.
ELA 8 - Please welcome Mrs. Mayrand to our class, she will be the student teacher in room 204 for most of the first semester of the school year. She comes to us from Wayne State University. We discussed basic class information, I handed out the attached letter to be signed and returned by Friday, Sept 7th. Students are to bring in pictures, magazines, words or items to decorate the outside of their Writer's Journal (one of the two composition books listed on the materials list.) for tomorrow. Please remember that students were supposed to read three books over the summer and take an AR quiz on each...these quizzes are slated for this Thursday and Friday...Final submission of Summer Reading quizzes will be next Friday, September 14th.
Friday, June 8, 2012
Friday, June 8
Geometry: Went over the final exam again today and continued reviewing algebra concepts (properties of exponents, radical expressions, solving formulas, systems of equations, linear ineqaulities and quadratics).
Science: Cow eye dissection!
ELA: Students viewed portions of "West Side Story" to compare to the "Outsiders" video.
Tech: Students worked on completing their Typingweb.com assignments.
Pre-Algebra: We took our final exam. No homework.
Science: Cow eye dissection!
ELA: Students viewed portions of "West Side Story" to compare to the "Outsiders" video.
Tech: Students worked on completing their Typingweb.com assignments.
Pre-Algebra: We took our final exam. No homework.
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Thursday, June 7
If students have questions or problems with their high school schedule, they should contact their high school counselor directly. NIS staff are unable to make any changes in the computer as they are technically high school students now. They should contact based on last name the following counselors via email or phone:
A - D - Mr. Beebe - dbeebe@berkleyschools.org - 837-8142
E - K - Ms. Helms - chelms@berkleyschools.org - 837.8143
L - R - Mrs. Perkins - nperkins@berkleyschools.org - 837-8145
S - Z - Mrs. Bullis - lbullis@berkleyschools.org - 837-8144
Pre-Algebra: Today students took their final exam. No homework.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 19, shared current events and turned in textbooks in class today. No homework.
Science: Students were given their grades on the science final and Mrs. Petersen demonstrated the eye dissection. Dissection is tomorrow!!!!
Geometry: Went over the final exam and began reviewing algebra concepts.
A - D - Mr. Beebe - dbeebe@berkleyschools.org - 837-8142
E - K - Ms. Helms - chelms@berkleyschools.org - 837.8143
L - R - Mrs. Perkins - nperkins@berkleyschools.org - 837-8145
S - Z - Mrs. Bullis - lbullis@berkleyschools.org - 837-8144
Pre-Algebra: Today students took their final exam. No homework.
Humanities: Students reviewed chapter 19, shared current events and turned in textbooks in class today. No homework.
Science: Students were given their grades on the science final and Mrs. Petersen demonstrated the eye dissection. Dissection is tomorrow!!!!
Geometry: Went over the final exam and began reviewing algebra concepts.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Wednesday, June 6
If students have questions or problems with their high school schedule, they should contact their high school counselor directly. NIS staff are unable to make any changes in the computer as they are technically high school students now. They should contact based on last name the following counselors via email or phone:
A - D - Mr. Beebe - dbeebe@berkleyschools.org - 837-8142
E - K - Ms. Helms - chelms@berkleyschools.org - 837.8143
L - R - Mrs. Perkins - nperkins@berkleyschools.org - 837-8145
S - Z - Mrs. Bullis - lbullis@berkleyschools.org - 837-8144
Science: Began our study of the eye. Dissection is Friday!
Geometry: Took the final exam.
Humanities: Students shared current events and worked on 19.3 in class. Homework is to finish 19.3 section assessment.
Spanish I: First part of the Spanish final is tomorrow: reading comprehension, multiple choice and verb conjugations.
ELA: We finished "The Outsiders" and then discussed the themes for the book/movie. We then reviewed theme and how to find it in a piece of text. We will continue this study tomorrow.
Tech: The video is finished! I will be taking it to the production house this afternoon and will be handing them out after graduation practice on Tuesday! PHEW! We will have a guest teacher tomorrow - Gordie Mlynarek will be talking about Photoshop and we will be morphing our faces!
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our final exam tomorrow. STUDY!!
Algebra (Graham): Final exam started today. We will finish tomorrow. Remember to turn in your textbook!
A - D - Mr. Beebe - dbeebe@berkleyschools.org - 837-8142
E - K - Ms. Helms - chelms@berkleyschools.org - 837.8143
L - R - Mrs. Perkins - nperkins@berkleyschools.org - 837-8145
S - Z - Mrs. Bullis - lbullis@berkleyschools.org - 837-8144
Science: Began our study of the eye. Dissection is Friday!
Geometry: Took the final exam.
Humanities: Students shared current events and worked on 19.3 in class. Homework is to finish 19.3 section assessment.
Spanish I: First part of the Spanish final is tomorrow: reading comprehension, multiple choice and verb conjugations.
ELA: We finished "The Outsiders" and then discussed the themes for the book/movie. We then reviewed theme and how to find it in a piece of text. We will continue this study tomorrow.
Tech: The video is finished! I will be taking it to the production house this afternoon and will be handing them out after graduation practice on Tuesday! PHEW! We will have a guest teacher tomorrow - Gordie Mlynarek will be talking about Photoshop and we will be morphing our faces!
Pre-Algebra: We reviewed for our final exam tomorrow. STUDY!!
Algebra (Graham): Final exam started today. We will finish tomorrow. Remember to turn in your textbook!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Tuesday, June 5
Science: Took the final exam. Students should get results tomorrow.
Geometry: Reviewed for the final exam, which is tomorrow. Homework is to study!!!!
Pre-Algebra: We continued to review for our final exam. It is Thursday, June 7th.
ELA: Finishing up "The Outsiders" and will compare it to "West Side Story", practice with Characterization and finding details in comparing and contrasting texts.
Tech: ALMOST done! I should have the final DVD to the production house either this evening or in the AM. DVDs will be handed out to all 8th graders on Tuesday when they have finished their Graduation Practice. Phew! We will be working in Photoshop for the rest of the year. Taking pictures of ourselves and morphing them or taking a trip around the world via Google Earth!
Spanish I: Review for final on Thursday and Friday. Finish writing your oral and written prompts.
Geometry: Reviewed for the final exam, which is tomorrow. Homework is to study!!!!
Pre-Algebra: We continued to review for our final exam. It is Thursday, June 7th.
ELA: Finishing up "The Outsiders" and will compare it to "West Side Story", practice with Characterization and finding details in comparing and contrasting texts.
Tech: ALMOST done! I should have the final DVD to the production house either this evening or in the AM. DVDs will be handed out to all 8th graders on Tuesday when they have finished their Graduation Practice. Phew! We will be working in Photoshop for the rest of the year. Taking pictures of ourselves and morphing them or taking a trip around the world via Google Earth!
Spanish I: Review for final on Thursday and Friday. Finish writing your oral and written prompts.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Monday, June 4
Science: Went over the final exam review and discussed how best to study for the exam. Study hints include 1) Go over quizzes & tests from units 4-6 (Electricity, Waves/Sound and Light/Electromagnetic Spectrum) and 2) Have someone quiz you on the review questions. Final exam is tomorrow!
Geometry: Went over the final exam review. Homework is to complete the cumulative review on pages 866-867. Final exam is Wednesday, June 6.
Spanish I: Work on oral and written prompts for the final on Friday June 8th. Turn it in when done, or email to franciscaroth@yahoo.com for corrections.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to review for our final exam. Our final is on Thursday, June 7th.
Algebra (Graham): Study! We took a practice final today. Tomorrow we will go over the answers. Final Exam is this Wednesday and Thursday!
Technology (Graham): We did course evaluations today. By Friday, Newsletters and Typing Web need to be complete.
Humanities: Students finished projects, received homework folder grades and worked on 19.1 in class. Homework is to finish 19.1 section assessment.
Art 7/8: Students continue to finish their Piet Mondrian inspired monochromatic paintings this week. We will end the school year with the students drawing a design for the Norup "Fun Run" shirt for next school year. These drawings will be submitted to Mrs. Meachum. She will pass them on to the PTSA. Let's hope one gets chosen for the t-shirt next year!
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will complete their Picasso inspired monochromatic chair collage paintings this week. Portfolios also arrived today from the high school!
ELA: We watched the beginning of "The Outsiders". We will finish tomorrow and do a year end review on Wednesday - Friday.
Tech: We were bounced from the MYP lab for mandatory testing, then bounced from another room. Hoping we will be able to complete the video in time to have it produced.
Algebra (Hill): Finish you review packet for tomorrows class (try every problem) completed review packets count for a full quiz grade.
Geometry: Went over the final exam review. Homework is to complete the cumulative review on pages 866-867. Final exam is Wednesday, June 6.
Spanish I: Work on oral and written prompts for the final on Friday June 8th. Turn it in when done, or email to franciscaroth@yahoo.com for corrections.
Pre-Algebra: We continued to review for our final exam. Our final is on Thursday, June 7th.
Algebra (Graham): Study! We took a practice final today. Tomorrow we will go over the answers. Final Exam is this Wednesday and Thursday!
Technology (Graham): We did course evaluations today. By Friday, Newsletters and Typing Web need to be complete.
Humanities: Students finished projects, received homework folder grades and worked on 19.1 in class. Homework is to finish 19.1 section assessment.
Art 7/8: Students continue to finish their Piet Mondrian inspired monochromatic paintings this week. We will end the school year with the students drawing a design for the Norup "Fun Run" shirt for next school year. These drawings will be submitted to Mrs. Meachum. She will pass them on to the PTSA. Let's hope one gets chosen for the t-shirt next year!
Advanced Art grade 8: Students will complete their Picasso inspired monochromatic chair collage paintings this week. Portfolios also arrived today from the high school!
ELA: We watched the beginning of "The Outsiders". We will finish tomorrow and do a year end review on Wednesday - Friday.
Tech: We were bounced from the MYP lab for mandatory testing, then bounced from another room. Hoping we will be able to complete the video in time to have it produced.
Algebra (Hill): Finish you review packet for tomorrows class (try every problem) completed review packets count for a full quiz grade.
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