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Recent ActivityClass Announcements  Thursday, June 10This morning, students took their Spanish final exams. Students were given an information sheet regarding our NYC field trip, which is scheduled for next Tuesday, June 15. You may access the flyer below in my class files as well. There is a tear off and return form at the bottom for parents to indicate that they have a plan for pickup when we return from our trip.
Students should bring in $10 for their caps and tassels. Please send in any library books, text books or school materials you may find at home. Thank you!  Wednesday, June 2Today, we discussed Warriors Don't Cry through Chapter 10. Students are to read Chapter 11 for tomorrow's class. Student should bring in $10 to pay for caps/tassels for the promotion ceremony on June 17.
Parents, if you would like to volunteer to help with the 8th grade class picnic and sports day on Wednesday, June 16, please email Ms. Mayo at mayorm@pwcs.edu. Students should be returning all library books.  Wednesday, May 26Today, students completed their fourth quarter writing prompts in class. Students were asked to read Warriors Don't Cry through chapter 7 so that we can discuss it tomorrow in class. They began presenting their fairy tales at the end of class. This entertaining endeavor will continue tomorrow until everyone gets to share. They are very creative!
Students received spring pictures from Lifetouch last week. If your family is purchasing pictures, please send in the funds. If you will not be purchasing the photos, please have your student return the photos to their homeroom teacher. Students will be taking their Science SOL tomorrow afternoon. Get some rest tonight!  Friday, May 21Today, we continued to read "Warriors Don't Cry" in class. Students responded and made connections to our story and Langston Hughes' poem, "Merry Go Round." Students also had time to work on their fairy tale projects. A copy of this assignment can be found on this schoolfusion page under projects. Final projects are due at the beginning of class next Tuesday, May 25. Students will present their tales at that time. Have a great weekend!
 Wednesday, May 19I was very proud of all of the 8th graders as they took their Reading SOL test on Monday of this week. We will be eager to see the results!
Today, students continued to worked on their fairy tale projects, which are due at the end of this week. This is an in-class assignment that has helped to cement the plot diagram, dialogue and literary elements in the minds of our eighth graders. Students also visited the library today to check out our new class novel, "Warriors Don't Cry" by Melba Patillo Beals. Students should have their novel in class with them daily.  Monday, May 10Today, students practiced solving analogies and recognizing their relating factors. Students then met in their literature circle groups for discussion about their first reading. They were given a handout that describes how to create a double entry log for their reading. After their first meeting, students were to write a reflection about their thoughts and attitudes towards their new book, as well as make connections to other books or life experiences of their own. For their next group meeting, students are to have a double entry log prepared. A sample was provided in the handout. Extra credit is online and is due on Wednesday of this week.
Don't forget: volunteer hours (20) are due this Friday for all 8th graders.  Friday, May 7 Today, students reviewed vocabulary for their Reading SOL through many activities including a note taker, a game and stations. I want to thank all of my students and their parents for the encouraging cards and gifts during teacher appreciation week. It is a pleasure to teach your children and work with all of you, and hard to believe our year is ending soon.
In response to this, I will be staying after school next Monday-Wednesday if anyone would like extra help preparing for the Reading SOL, which is scheduled for Monday, May 17. Also, extra credit is available to students who will go online and complete 2 online practice SOL released tests for next Wednesday, May 12. Choose 2007 and 2004. The link to get to these is http://www.iq.poquoson.org/langarts.htm#8. You may copy and paste your results in a word document and print them out, or you may email me your results to esmachmd@pwcs.edu. If you do not have Internet access, I will have copies of these practice tests in class on Monday. Ask me for them! Have a great weekend! DON'T FORGET: STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS ARE DUE NEXT FRIDAY, MAY 14. ALL EIGHTH GRADERS SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED 20 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER WORK. PLEASE SEE YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER TO SHOW YOUR VERIFIED HOURS.  Tuesday, May 4Today, students had spring pictures and the 8th grade had our panoramic photo done. Students received their progress report. All progress reports should be reviewed by a parent, signed and returned tomorrow to school. Students went to the library to check out a book for literature circles in the classroom: choices included Stargirl, SLAM, The Outsiders or Brian's Song. After the Reading SOL, we will read Warriors Don't Cry as a class.
Students received an assignment to complete the 2003 Reading SOL Released Test items online at the following link: http://www.iq.poquoson.org/2003vasol/8rdg/8rdg03.htm . Paper copies were distributed to those students who do not have Internet access at home. This assignment is due on Thursday, May 6. Online results can be emailed to me at esmachmd@pwcs.edu or can be printed off and brought to class. As students will be taking their SOL online, I would prefer that they set aside a set period of time to complete this assignment without interruption to simulate the testing environment. We will be practicing this Thursday in the computer lab as well. Tutoring for the Reading SOL is available. Please contact me if interested.  Monday, May 3Today, students presented their biography book projects in class. We began review for the Reading SOL, which is scheduled for Monday, May 17th: two weeks from today! Tutoring will continue to be available after school. If your student was not asked for tutoring, but would like extra help, please let me know.
A few reminders: - Monies for the NYC trip on June 15th are due now along with the signed permission slip. - School pictures will be taken tomorrow, including the 8th grade panoramic photo of the whole class - All student volunteer hours must be completed and turned in by Friday, May 14. (20 hours) 8th grade SOL Testing Schedule: *Monday, May 17 - Reading SOL *Thursday, May 27 - Science SOL at 12 noon *Tuesday, June 1 - Social Studies SOL * Monday, June 7 - Math SOL *Thursday, June 10 - Spanish Final for all Spanish I and II students Class Files
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Class Links  Writing SOL Scoring TutorialGo to this website to read age appropriate writing and score them in the three domains of composition, written expression, and usage and mechanics. |
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