Week of September 27

In Language Arts the 8th graders will begin writing a narrative essay. Throughout the week, we will be taking them through the steps of writing an essay in the proper format. Students are allowed to pick their own characters and plot for their essay. We will begin on Monday, when the students are to come with three possible plots for their essay.

In Science their will be a test on Chapter 1. All students received a study guide to help them prepare!!!

The week of September 22

The first book report for the 8th graders are due on Monday, September 22! The students are to create a posterboard explaining their book through pictures and a short blurb of each picture. A written 1 -1 1/2 page summary of the book also needs to be done. Make sure the pictures are colorful and full of detail and the written summary is in final draft form (typed or blue/black pen). The report is worth 40 points.

Today we finished Chapter 1 in math and will be starting to work with Integers on Monday. There will be a quiz on Chapter 2, sections 1-3 on Thursday.

The Magazine Sale begins on Tuesday, September 23! The PTO is very supportive of the students and staff at Lakeview. Lets return the favor and participate in the sale. If Lakeview sells at least 800 magazines 8 memebers of the staff, incuding myself, will participate in the "Lakeview Derby."

8th grade news

The 8th graders will be taking their first field trip on Thursday, September 11 to Irons Oaks in Olympia Fields. At Irons Oaks the students will be focusing on cooperative learning. Please check the weather and dress apropriately! We will be going "rain or shine"! Also, so not wear any nice clothes or shoes. All activities are done outside and you may get dirty. Remember to bring a sack lunch. There are not any vending machines.