TGIF everybody! I hope that everyone enjoys their three day weekend. We have quite a few sick people in our school (students and teachers) so I hope that they get lots of rest and will be ready to come back next week!
Here are your 8A updates!
Science: Today we are starting the scientific method (learning a little about it and listening to a "catchy" song). We also did a Save Fred Lab to introduce the scientific method. If students finish their lab sheet--there is no homework!
English: Students are working on their review fun sheets all class period. Students know that these are NOT homework.
Social Studies: Today is a continuation from yesterday: American Indians and Virgin forest handout. The myth of the Cherokee and Chapter 3 assessments were both due today. As a reminder, do not forget to study those counties for your map quiz #3 when we come back on Tuesday.
Reading: Students received a new list of spelling words: Lesson 10 on Greek Word parts and did a worksheet on it.

Math: We didn't get agendas and journals finished in most classes today due to a pretty difficult lesson, but that's how it goes some days! 3rd period has no homework. 4th, 5th, and 8th need to finish the back of the scientific notation worksheet. Algebra got all their homework complete. I will be grading Alg. 1 tests this weekend so they will get those back on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend!

Team 8A wants to wish the boys good luck in their game against Hurricane! Go Panthers!
Science: Standard form --> scientific notation. We did a half sheet in class. If they didn't finish, it is homwork.
English: Jeopardy with Questions about adjectives, adverbs, paragraphs and personification. There is no homework.
Reading: Students took a spelling test today. They received new spelling words. Tomorrow we are doing a review and discussion of A Broken Chain.
Math: Mr. Mann will upload a pic.



Social Studies: We started North American and virgin forests. STudents will be working on the handout for the next few days. Map quiz 3 is September 4. Due tomorrow: Assessment Ch 3. and Myth of the Cherokee homework is also due.
Have a great evening!

Happy Wednesday to ya! Here are your 8A updates.

Reading: We are beginning a new short story (The Broken Chain). Students need to study their spelling words for the spelling test on THURSDAY. The spelling tests will be on THURSDAY's from here on out because students go to the library on Fridays.

Science: Mr. Mann and I are starting scientific notation. Today we working on scientific notation to standard notation and taking mini Cornell notes and practicing. We will tie scientific notation to sig figs. There is no homework for my class because students have practice for Mr. Mann's class.

Math: Scientific notation intro and practice. If students didn't finish their in-class practice--it is for homework.

Social Studies: Map Quiz #3 is September 4th. Chapter 3 assessment and homework 3 is due this Friday. We are still studying WV inhabitants.

English: We are working on paragraph structure. Mr. Whitt is giving students ultimatums and they are getting into groups to write a paragraph about their favorite one. Students will have a three paragraph story to write on another ultimatum. If they do not finish this assignment in class, it is homework.

There is a football game tomorrow night! Go panthers!

Howdy! I hope that everyone has had a great Tuesday!

Here are your class updates:
Reading: Elements of literature powerpoint; Spelling test Friday! You will have a spelling test every friday.

Math: Mr. Mann wants everyone to make sure that they copy their scientific notation notes into their journals. All classes except for Algebra 1 took a quiz. Algebra 1 has a quiz on Thursday!

Science: We took our final Safety Quiz on rules 16-20. If you still need to make up a quiz--go to Mr. Colegrove's class during lunch to make it up. If you wait too long, I will take points off! We also went over the conversions sheet and first sig fig sheet. Students need to fix their mistakes and turn it in tomorrow.

English: We started personification today. Students had sentences to write and a poem to work on.

Social Studies: Map quiz #3 is Tuesday September 4th. Today we did group work and worked on our graphic organizers (1st inhabitants).

Need extra help on assignments? You can come before school, during homeroom/A.A. or after school to ask us questions. We are always happy to help!

Hello all!


Here is your daily 8A updates:



Science: Students completed their half sheet on sig figs. Today we learned about x / and + - with sig figs and did a half sheet. Some students finished in class and it is homework if you didn't (due tomorrow before the bell). Also, tomorrow is the last safety quiz (rules 16-20).


Reading: There is a genre quiz tomorrow. 3rd, 7th and 8th need to complete their tea party papers.


Social Studies: Map Quiz #3 September 4th. Students are still working on WV inhabitants.

Math: Quiz tomorrow in regular classes. Algebra 1 had time in class to finish most of their assignment. They will have an assessment Wednesday.


English: Students are working on similes and metaphors. Students will turn in any work they haven't completed thus far. 8th period will read "The Fog Horn" and copy figurative language.


I hope everyone has a great evening!

Week 2 bites the dust! It will be snowing before we know it!

Here are your daily reports:

Math: No Homework for anyone! Woohoo! All grades are up to date on Edline. I believe I took care of the first problem we had on Edline last week. If you still are not seeing the correct grade please let me know!

Science: All classes need to finish half sheet on sig figs except 4th because of the fire drill (4th needs to complete the front only). Last safety quiz is Tuesday and will cover rules 16-20.

Reading: Genre quiz will be Tuesday.

Language Arts: Finish Simile/Metaphor paper if you did not finish in class. Due Monday!

Social Studies: Map Quiz 2 Monday!!

Have an awesome weekend!

Good Thursday to ya! Mrs. Conner here with your 8A updates!


Science: Wow what a doozy! We started something new that some of you don't fully understand (sig figs), but fear not! We will be working on this some tomorrow and early next week so that we will become pros! There was no homework tonight EXCEPT to study Rules 11-15 for the quiz tomorrow!


Math: See below for Mr. Mann's picture of what they did.


Social Studies: Map Quiz 2 is Monday August 27th. Today, they finished their handout on Geography.
Classes 3,4,5-Summary 2 paragraphs due if not completed in class.
CLasses 7-8-Geography handout 1-6 must be finished at the beginning of class tomorrow. Mr. Colegrove wants parents and students to know that books have been assigned and must be brought to class.



Reading: There is a spelling test tomorrow.


English: If you didn't finish your sensory adjectives today in class, you need to turn it in tomorrow.



We hope that everyone enjoyed the teamwork activities that we did today in honor of our first Milton Maxim!

8A also wants to wish our boys good luck during their scrimmage game against Winfield Middle. GO PANTHERS!

Over Half way through the second week!
Here are your daily updates:
Social Studies: I remembered to speak with Mr. Colegrove today! Make sure to have your worksheet completed tomorrow and put your name in your texts!
Language Arts: We herded adverbs in class today, that's some Quad D folks!! No Homework.
Math: We took a short quiz (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 8th) on the Smart Responders (ask your kids about them, they are a good time!) The results will be on edline by Friday! Check the pic for todays information:



Science: Conversions WORKSHEET due tomorrow before the bell!
Reading: Study your spelling words!!
Have a great evening!

Tuesday's Gone with the wind (and it looks like rain).

Here's your daily update:

Science: Safety quiz #2 (on rules 6-10) is tomorrow. We started conversions today (stairstep method)

Reading: SRI testing tomorrow. Study your spelling words!

Language Arts: Finish your "Job Wanted Ad". DUE TOMRROW.

Math: We took the SMI test today and had completed internet activity on rational and irrational numbers. If I were in 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 8th period I'd be on the lookout for a pop quiz first thing tomorrow. No homework tonight, Enjoy!

Social Studies: I forgot to talk to Mr. Colegrove again! If any students know what you are suppose to do, post it in the comments below.

Have a great evening, stay dry!

Week 2, here we go!
Remember tonight is 8th grade open house. 6pm! Come out and hang out with us!
Here are your daily updates:
Science: Today we finished safety posters. 2nd Safety quiz is Wednesday.
Social Studies: I forgot to talk with Mr. Colgrove. I am sure you have a county quiz coming up sometime soon! Someone post in the comments if there is any homework to complete!
Reading:Study spelling words. Today we began an informational story in 5th period. All other classes started the short story "The Wise Old Woman".
English: Finish Adverb worksheet, due tomorrow!!
Math: check out the pic!

Hello everyone! Here is your Friday 8A update:

English: There is no homework! Students did their group stories (5 sentences)

Reading: Students were in the computer lab and did the star testing.

Social Studies: Map Quiz (eastern panhandle 10 counties) is on Monday. Students finished their formation of WV landscape and began their geographic location and place worksheet. Their only homework is to study for their quiz.

Science: We took up the bellringers and students took their safety quiz #1. There will be safety quiz #2 next week. Students worked on their lab safety posters. I am giving half of the class period on Monday to finish these!

Math: Eveyone should have grades in edline. Check to make sure yours are correct. Check the pic for assignments! If you need a reminder of which color is yours check Wednesday's post!


Have a great weekend! Hope to see all parents at orientation Monday!

Here are your daily assignents: English: We are doing a diagnostic and five sentence stories in groups. Social Studies: Students will finish lesson 1 and begin geographical determinates. There is a quiz on Monday on the ten eastern panhandle counties of WV. Reading: Students will read an informational story on Benjamin Franklin and discuss literary elements. There is a genre quiz on August 28th. Science: We finished going over our safety symbols, went over safety scenarios and I passed out the rubric for the safety poster. The only homework that you all have is to study for the safety quiz tomorrow. Mr. Mann will post the Math assignment later. :) Have a great evening!

Hello!

First let's go over some general school stuff:

Make sure to have beginning of the year forms returned ASAP! Don't forget locker money.

*****Monday is 8th grade orientation!! We want to meet you and we know you want to meet us! See ya there.*****

Here is your daily class update:
Social Studies: Map quiz on the eastern panhandle (10 counties) on Monday. Nearly all students turned in their homework today which is GREAT!! :) We are working on the quiz: what do you know about WV? (pretest)
Reading: We are continuing to read non-fiction. Students will have a genre quiz on Tuesday August 28th.
Math: See the pic below. 3rd, 5th, and 8th period are green. 4th is purple, and blue is 7th. All classes had time to finish in class.




English: Continue to work on the bio poems.
Science: We did "recipe for success" where we set a 6 weeks goal. We also finished up the safety symbols powerpoint. There is no homework. The first safety quiz is Friday on Rules 1-5 and there will be some safety symbols on it. Students will start their safety posters tomorrow (with a rubric) and they are tentatively due at the end of class on Friday.
I hope that everyone has a great evening!

Day 2

Mr. Colegrove

Today we continued going over the syllabus, etc. from yesterday.  Tomorrow, don't forget your homework (native Cabell County rock).  Map quiz 1, the first 10 counties, will be Monday Aug. 20.  Students got their maps today and marked the first 10 counties.  On the quiz, students will identify the county from a blank map with no word bank and names must be spelled correctly and capitalized(proper noun).  My syllabus is linked to my ed-line classes.  We are off to a good start.

Mr. Whitt

Bellringer

Writer's Profile

"I am..." Poem

Bio poem

Mrs. Bates

Today we will be reviewing class procedures, practicing fire drill, and and read an informational story.

Mrs. Conner

Today we finished the syllabus and started covering the safety contract and safety rules. Our first quiz on rules 1-5 and a couple of safety symbols will be on Friday. Don't forget to check out my website: www.sites.google.com/site/mrsbconner :)

Mr. Mann

Today we passed out textbooks (on cd). Try it out at home tonight. We also began working with exponents. Tomorrow we will be taking the SMI. Have a great evening!













Monday Day One Yea!~!!! 

    Mr. Colegrove's Class

Today went over the syllabus, filled an information sheet (profile of student)and took a quiz- What do you know about WV?  The first homework assignment is to bring in a native Cabell County rock of the size that you can hold in your hand-  Due:  Wed. 8-15-12 at the beginning of class.  I look foward to a wonderful year working with your wonderful children.

Thank you   Mr. Colegrove

 Mr. Whitt's Class

We covered the class syllabus, went over class rules, and practiced a fire drill. We also played a getting to know you game.

Thanks, Alex Whitt

Mr. Mann's Class

Covered the syllabus, went over class rules. Name Games. Have a good evening!

Mrs. Bates' Class

We covered the class syllabus, going over class rules and procedures, completing the student inventory, and took a genre quiz.

Mrs. Conner's Class

I showed my students my website: