This is going to be a busy and exciting week for the students! CAASPP testing begins this week.
Please make sure students have had plenty of sleep and nutritious breakfasts and snacks. We want to make sure they are focused and doing their best during these tests! This week the students will take the math tests. Next week, they will concentrate on English/Language Arts.
We also have some important announcements for you and your family:
- If you haven't signed your student agreement for next year, your child is not on schedule to be re-registered for the fall. It is very important for you to get in contact with your teacher and make arrangements to have them signed or their spot might be given away to another student on the waiting list.
- The Family Fun Day is May 21, and we have received no donations for our auction baskets in middle school. Please send an item or two by this Friday-- gift cards included! The Teacher's themes are: Mr. Burns-- coffee theme; Ms. Campos-- music and movies theme; Mrs. K-- gifts from around the worl
d; Mr. Smith-- giftcard theme - Dress code-- as the weather gets warmer, we'd like to remind everyone to adhere to the dress code. Students who have clothing that is not on the dress code will be sent to the office to call home for a replacement.
- If you are looking for a fun and supportive community event this weekend, Friday night is the special needs prom. They are in need of cheer-ers for the students who are arriving for their special night. Here is more info and the contact page for this volunteer opportunity. https://
anighttorememberprom.com/our- story/
We look forward to another wonderful week. Last week and the dance were such fun and it's such a pleasure to be working hand in hand with the students and parents for the rest of this year!
Tuesday/Wednesday:
- Students read fact sheets regarding inventions and contributions of the civilizations studied.
- Students create a venn diagram using modern day civilzation and culture and compare and contrast the contributions and uses of historical inventions.
- Eighth Graders create a timeline and map of the US 1800-1860 and read articles which discuss the historical background of the south’s attempt at secession. Create posters of the US with different conflicts and historical time periods labeled.
- Begin creating definitions for society and culture from reading and reference materials.
Thursday/Friday:
Students will choose and begin to read literature books which help reveal a section of society and culture.
Digital Copies of the books can be found here to read at home:
