During the week of April 14 all 8th graders will be researching for their persuasive speeches. All students have their topics and should begin to research this weekend! Speeches beging April 28!!!

In science, the Egg Drop Lab begins. Eighth graders need to bring needed material to class to build their containers. The final drop will be the end of next week!

Welcome back! I hope everyone had an enjoyable spring break!!!

In reading, Miss Lepley and I are continuing to read Romeo & Juliet. Next week in language arts, we will beginning persuassive speeches. The stuents will receive an explanations of the expectations and pick their topics. The following week they will be researching in the IMC.

In math, we will be continuing "slope" and move onto "Systems of Equations." A chapter test is scheduled for Friday.

Have a wonderful Spring Break !!!!

ISAT week

Remember to set your clock one hour ahead on Saturday night!!!!

After much preparation the time has come! ISAT testing begins next Monday and continues through Thursday. Please make sure that you get plenty of sleep next week and eat a healthy breakfast every morning!

The second trimester is coming to an end. The 8th grade team has noticed that mnay of the students have ran low on school supplies. Please make sure that your child has the following supplies for the third trimester:

• notebook paper
• graph paper
• pens/pencils
• correcting pens
• a binder in decent condition
• notecards

In Langauge Arts and Reading (Lepley) the students have worked hard preparing for the ISATs. We practiced writing a persuasive essay and completing a reading response. Next week will practice writing a personal narratvie as preparation. ISATs will be held the week of March 10.

The ISATs are approaching quickly! They will take place the week of March 10. Over the next few weeks, both the reading and language arts classes will be focusing on preparing all the students for both the reading and writing aspects of the test.

In addition, both the regular and instructional math classes have been working to prepare students for the math aspect of the the test, which includes written responses. When the test date arrives, all students should feel prepared and confident!

Due to the snow day we had last Friday, the dates for the 1960's debates have been changed. They will be held on Friday and Monday and Tuesday of next week. Students found out the day the will be presenting today in class. They also recieved a final explanation of the requirements, a review of the rubric and all the materials they need to hand in. Miss Lepley and I are looking forward to seeing the results of the all the hard work they 8th graders have done!