Tuesday, Sept. 10

Science: Today we worked on making graphs and writing the data analysis section for our candy melting data. Students will continue working on conclusions and critique reflections tomorrow and rough drafts on Thursday. Rough drafts will be peer reviewed on Friday, with final drafts due Tuesday. Students will receive the rubric for this assignment on Thursday. 

Geometry: Today we went over the 1.1 homework and took notes on section 1.2 (Using segments and congruence). Homework is the 1.2 worksheet and we will have our first quiz on Friday.

Chinese: #2 set flashcards of Greetings, 10 in total, both in English and Chinese pinyin.
Click here for information regarding the Chinese Club, which should be starting next week Thursday! 

ELA - Students will continue their Standardized Writing Assessment.  Today we will read two articles giving different statistics on High School Sports.  None of this assessment will be posted on the blog or my webpage as it is an independent assessment.  Students will need to see me before school or at lunch to make up any portion missed. Hopefully we stay cool! Homework: READ! Look for items to "decorate" or personalize their Reading/Writing Journal.  We will be doing this in class on Thursday.

Corrective Reading with Mrs. Canvasser:  Continue to work on your reading log each day (20 minutes, fill out the reading log which includes one reading log response.)  Make sure you choose a different reading log response to do each night and not the same one.  You can use additional paper for the responses and staples the sheets to the back of your reading log.  Reading logs are passed out on Mondays and need to be returned the following Monday.  Today you should fill it out for Tuesday.

Creative Writing: Continued the Informational Reading/Argument Writing Performance Assessment. We finished up the note-taking process and have begun to write an argument essay. We should have this wrapped up by Thursday. This paper will be graded but will not go into the grade book. I'll explain details tomorrow during Curriculum Night. Homework:

AR quizzes are due tomorrow for the summer reading. Continue reading Stargirl. 

Humanities: Students explored the concept of shared values in class today.  We discussed the importance of shared values,  where these values come from and what can happen if values are not shared. Homework is to interview parents about 9-11.  Interview questions are attached.

Pre-Algebra: Today students completed their Beginning-of-the-Year Pre-Assessment. For homework, students should finish the cover of their Interactive Student Notebook. Please also take some time to discuss how we will be using Remind101 and sign up, if you choose (directions attached).  

Spanish II; no homework.

French I: finish the maps for tomorrow

Advanced Art Grade 8  hour 6: **** Sketchbooks and portfolios needed by Friday Sept 13.

Currently students are learning a variety of techniques for adding value to a drawing. Elements and principles of design are being reviewed.

Art 7/8  hours 1,4,5: Currently painting old, donated books which will become student sketchbooks.

Course 3: Today we talked about order of operations.  Our homework is the order of operations worksheet, # 2 - 12 evens and 13 - 24 all.

Algebra:  We reviewed some basic math computations from yesterday's warm up.  Students must need to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, along with a good grasp on equation solving. We worked in small groups on figuring out Cal's meal plan options for college. We will have some time tomorrow to finish it. Homework:  worksheet 1.1

Spanish I (Tomlinson): Make flashcards (paper or electronic) for Etapa Preliminar vocab list go to blog (sratom.blogspot.com)

Monday, Sept. 9

Science: Collected candy melting data for the "How Scientists Communicate" lab. Homework is to complete the research section for the lab. We will continue working on this for the rest of the week, with a peer review on Friday.

Geometry: Began our first section of notes with 1.1 - Identifying points, lines and planes. Homework is the 1.1 worksheet. Chapter 1 quiz is Friday.

Resource Room Correct Reading:  Reading logs will be passed out for the first time this semester.  They are always due to Mrs. Canvasser the following Monday.  Also, if you want to view the assignment, there is a link to the reading log on my homepage.

Resource Room Math:  Every student should practice X facts daily at home.  If you need creative ways to help master them, please contact Mrs. Canvasser.

Humanities: Students discussed IB values, shared values papers and were introduced to an IB rubric in class today. Homework is to answer the questions of "How do your values affect you and others?"

Spanish I (Roth): Map quiz on Spanish-speaking countries on Monday, Sept 16th

French I: World maps will be due by this Friday, Sept 13th

Spanish (Tomlinson)-Practica:  Textbook--p3 #s 1, 2, and 4 (you don't have partner at home, so complete exercises for your mother, father, a sibling, or a friend). Tomorrow-Class will meet in the front hall so we can all walk to the Avery computer lab together. Thank you.

Algebra:  Our first assignment in our ISN notebooks was due today.  We finished our beginning of the year assessment.  No homework, except to discuss Remind 101.  I have attached directions for signing up.

Course 3: Today we finished our pre-test on course 3.  We started our notes on order of operations.  No homework.

ELA - Students turned in their Class Information Signed Sheet.  We then began our Pre-Assessment for writing.  This is a three day assessment that culminates with a written piece on Wednesday.  If your student missed today please have them see me at lunch so they can view the two videos that the other students viewed today.  Tomorrow we will read two articles and take notes on them in preparation for the final piece.

Please send in at least one composition book for your student to start with for Reader's and Writer's Workshop.  We will be setting these up on Thursday. Homework: READ!!! students should be finishing a novel every two weeks to meet the 5 book per marking period requirement.

Creative Writing: Today in Creative Writing we have begun the Informational Reading/Argument Writing Performance Assessment. We are in the note-taking process; we watched two videos and read one article. Homework: Continuing reading Stargirl. 

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Science: We began planning our first science lab today (How Do Scientists Communicate) by writing the purpose, hypothesis, materials and procedures. We will begin collecting data on Monday (eating candy, fun!) and then continue working on the lab for the remainder of the week. For homework students need to complete the research portion of their lab by Tuesday, September 10.

Geometry: We continued working on the definition puzzles that we started yesterday and also went over the van Hiele levels related to yesterday's assessment.

Course 3: Today we will be taking our final exam as a pre-test.  No homework.

ELA- Welcome Back!  This is going to be a great year, with lots of learning going on! Tuesday - Students were given Classroom Expectations sheets to be signed by Monday.  We discussed the procedures and expectations of each student in room 204.  We reviewed the IB traits. Wednesday - We discussed choosing a "Just Right Book" then went to the Media Center to take Summer Reading AR quizzes (Due Monday) and pick independent reading books. Homework: READ!  Gather all required materials for class. Happy Rosh Hashana! Have a great long weekend.

Spanish (Tomlinson): HW: remember to bring binders, paper, something to write with for Monday. Come to class FIRST and then we will go to Media Center.   Disfrutad el fin de semana!

8th grade Phys. Ed.: Students need to bring gym clothes, a combination lock and the yellow information sheet to class Monday.

Algebra: We started our ISN set up today.  The assignment due for Monday is the "Trace your Hand" activity and covering their notebooks with paper and recording 15-20 "Numbers about Me".  I'm excited to hear their stories. 

Corrective Reading: Starting in one week, every  Monday reading logs are due.

Humanities: Students discussed values in class today, and began to work on a short paper that is due Monday.  The expectations for the three paragraph paper are below.

 -Paragraph 1-Share something that is interesting about you.

-Paragraph 2-Choose one value discussed today and tell why it is important to you.  Where did this value come from (culture, family, religion, etc.)?

-Paragraph 3-Describe how the artifact (picture, drawing, award, etc.) that you are going to bring in on Monday relates to, or represents, your chosen value.

Pre-Algebra: I hope you had a wonderful first "week" of school. Today we continued discussing classroom expectations and procedures, and we began setting up our Interactive Student Notebooks. Please remember to bring a composition notebook (or $0.50) on Monday. Also, if you have a Sharpie marker please bring that as well. 2nd hour: Please finish the rough draft of your "Numbers About Me". Be creative!

Tuesday, September 3

Science: Welcome back! Every student who returns their syllabus signed by a parent/guardian tomorrow is entered into the drawing for a free Slurpee delivered at lunch next Monday, one winner every hour! We also took a pre-test on the main objectives covered in 8th grade science.

Humanities (Lyskawa): -Welcome back students!!  I hope you had a wonderful first day! No homework.

Algebra: We started taking a pre-assessment today.  I should have been very difficult because it was assessing what I will be teaching this year.  We will finish that up tomorrow. Students must have a composition book by tomorrow (or $ 0.50).  A scientific calculator will also be helpful.

Advanced Art Grade 8: Hour 6 Welcome to the biggest Advanced Art class yet! 27 students! Required supplies for the class:

* sketchbook 11x14 smallest size, 12x16 ok 14x17 ok

*portfolio can be the paper portfolio (cheapest) or the canvas or the portfolio with sleeves 20x26 or 23x31

 Each student will be supplied with one ebony pencil, one kneaded eraser and one blending stump. I suggest picking up another of each to have on hand!

Spanish (Tomlinson): No home practice today . . . just remember to bring a binder, paper, your text, and pen/pencil to class.

Geometry: Students took an assessment of their van Hiele level to determine their current level of geometric thinking. Every student who returns their syllabus signed by a parent/guardian tomorrow is entered into the drawing for a free Slurpee delivered at lunch next Monday, one winner every hour! 

Thursday, June 5

Science: Continued working on the eye packet and demonstrated the eye dissection. 

Geometry: Reviewed factoring. 

Humanities: Students checked 19.2 and worked on 19.3 in class. If students finished 19.3, they turned in books.  If not, all books are due by Monday. Homework folders are due Monday.

Spanish 1: Don't forget to turn in your books TO MY HAND either tomorrow Friday or on Monday. Also you need to turn in your 2 final review packets by Monday. 

Course 3: Students took final exam.  No homework.

ELA - Students took their final today, grades should be posted by tomorrow morning and I will hand them back on Monday.  Tomorrow is a full day for 8th grade.  We have the Immigration Experience all day tomorrow, which promises to be a fun filled day!  Then tomorrow night our 8th Grade Gala from 6:00-8:00! I'm so thankful for all of the help parents have provided for both events.  NIS is sending off a great group of students, whom I am sure will represent their roots well at which ever high school they attend. Homework: Live a good life, and KEEP READING!

Pre-Algebra: We finished our final exam today.  We will go over the results on Monday.

 

Algebra: We finished our exam today.  We have an immigration assignment due on Monday.

Wednesday, June 5

Science: Began studying the human eye today in preparation for Monday's eye dissection. Any students with books or discs need to return them by tomorrow. 

Geometry:  Practiced solving systems and graphing inequalities today (pg. 880 & 881). 

Spanish I: All review sheets passed out today and tomorrow will be due this Thursday. Answers will be on the blog, since we will not have time to go over them. The final exam is this Wednesday and Thursday.

Course 3: Final exam today.

Humanities: Students reviewed 19.1, were introduced to 19.2 and worked on 19.2 summaries or section assessments in class. 19.2 is due tomorrow.

ELA - We finished our reading of First Crossing: Stories About Teen Immigrants.  We heard the stories of teens immigrating from Mexico, Venezuala, Haiti, and Cambodia.  The students were then given their journals back and were given time to study for finals. Remember: our final is tomorrow, encourage students to look over their work, as simple mistakes can hurt on a short test.

Tuesday, June 4

Science: Students took their final exam. Family history is due tomorrow. 

Geometry: Went over the final exam and review of simplifying radicals and exponents. If students did not finish the Solving Formulas page 877 then it is homework.

Spanish I: All review sheets passed out today and tomorrow will be due this Thursday. Answers will be on the blog, since we will not have time to go over them. The final exam is this Wednesday and Thursday.

Humanities: Students finished preparing for our "Immigration Day," and worked on 19.1 section assessment in class. Homework is to complete 19.1 section assessment. Please be sure to find textbooks by Thursday.

Tech 8 (Stein): Investigating Search Engines and Directories

Technology 8 (Orlando): What we did today Students finished their EDPs for the high school.  They updated their goals and their education plans. Homework- No homework

Course 3: Review for the final exam.  Exam is tomorrow and Thursday

Pre-Algebra: We start our final exam tomorrow!

 

Algebra: We start our final exam tomorrow!