Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
8th Grade Literature Circles are Underway! We're halfway through our novels!
The students are learning about the different roles of a
Literature Circle (aka Book Club).
They're learning how to be the connector, visual presenter,
vocabulary teacher, and critic.
The students are working (in groups of 3-4 students)
to reading the following titles:
Hunter in the Dark
One Last Wish: Mother, Help Me Live
Death Be Not Proud
Izzy, Willy-Nilly
Brian's Song
Please, talk with your students about this experience!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
So much to be thankful for...
"Have a attitude of gratitude" is a sign that I have hanging near the classroom door to remind us to be grateful of something each day. My homeroom students have a calendar that they can update daily with one thing that they're thankful for.
It was great meeting with so many parents at conferences. I enjoyed talking about how much we've accomplished so far this year and look forward to continued successes.
Reminder: Field Trip Permission Slips and $10.00 due to school Wednesday, November 23rd. THANKS!
I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving weekend.
It was great meeting with so many parents at conferences. I enjoyed talking about how much we've accomplished so far this year and look forward to continued successes.
Reminder: Field Trip Permission Slips and $10.00 due to school Wednesday, November 23rd. THANKS!
I hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving weekend.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Happy November!
Only four more days left of the first quarter! It's hard to believe that we've been in school for officially two months. This week the 8th graders are taking the WKCE (Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam). They are being tested in the following subject areas: reading, math, language arts, science, social studies, and writing. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast before testing. I am looking forward to meeting with parents at conferences next week Thursday and Friday!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October Update
Since we're half way through the first quarter of school, I would like to reflect on some of the topics that we've been studying and learning about so far this school year.
LANGUAGE ARTS: We reviewed the importance of the Six Traits of Writing (Ideas, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Word Choic, Voice, Conventions. We also learned the benefit of personal writing (blogging, journals, goal setting, etc.) In grammar, we've studied sentences and now were studying nouns. Our first quarter bonus word in spelling is PNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANIOSIS.
LITERATURE: We just finished reading our first novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. At times, it seemed a little bit like a Puritan soap opera; however, there are invaluable life lessons learned through the experiences and characters in the book. "People are afraid of things they don't understand." October newspaper and magazine article summaries are due October 28th.
MATH: Chapters one and two have kept us busy with algebra basics, like expressions, equations, and inequalities.
Please continue to monitor grades using Skyward!
LANGUAGE ARTS: We reviewed the importance of the Six Traits of Writing (Ideas, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Word Choic, Voice, Conventions. We also learned the benefit of personal writing (blogging, journals, goal setting, etc.) In grammar, we've studied sentences and now were studying nouns. Our first quarter bonus word in spelling is PNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANIOSIS.
LITERATURE: We just finished reading our first novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. At times, it seemed a little bit like a Puritan soap opera; however, there are invaluable life lessons learned through the experiences and characters in the book. "People are afraid of things they don't understand." October newspaper and magazine article summaries are due October 28th.
MATH: Chapters one and two have kept us busy with algebra basics, like expressions, equations, and inequalities.
Please continue to monitor grades using Skyward!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sesquipedalianist--EXTRA CREDIT EXAMPLE
I consider myself to be somewhat of sesquipedalianist.
What is it? Google search and let me know in class what you found out!
What is it? Google search and let me know in class what you found out!
Monday, August 29, 2011
What I Did on My Summer Vacation
Family Fun -- Kylie's five years old and Cole's almost 3 years old!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Animoto - Last Night Dance 2011
Animoto - Last Night Dance 2011
Special Thanks to Request Enterainment for deejaying!!!!
Special Thanks to Request Enterainment for deejaying!!!!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
YouTube - September lyrics By Daughtry
The 8th Grade Class's Recessional Song!
YouTube - September lyrics By Daughtry
YouTube - September lyrics By Daughtry
YouTube - Katy Perry - Firework Lyrics HD
The 8th Grade Class's Processional Song!
YouTube - Katy Perry - Firework Lyrics HD
YouTube - Katy Perry - Firework Lyrics HD
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Welcome Back from a "Not-So" Spring Break
Well, the weather wasn't too warm or sunny this spring break, but hopefully you had time to "recharge" for the last seven weeks of school. Big things to look forward to in the 8th grade: Research Projects (hobby or career), Holocaust Unit, and planning 8th Grade Recognition Night (8GRN)!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
APRIL is a HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE and POETRY month!!!
We will be commemorating both in 8th grade Literature class.
We are currently learning about Anne Frank and her dynamic personality.
Also, during the month of April, we start literature class each day with a student reading a favorite poem to the class!
We are currently learning about Anne Frank and her dynamic personality.
Also, during the month of April, we start literature class each day with a student reading a favorite poem to the class!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
7th and 8th grade field trip
Excited to see the musical Hairspray at UW-Sheboygan tomorrow...followed by lunch at the Pizza Ranch! Should be a fun field trip!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
ELGSD OPEN HOUSE
Come to our school district's open house next week Thursday!
Come see our students in actions!
Thursday, February 3rd, 5:00-7:00PM
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Come see our students in actions!
Thursday, February 3rd, 5:00-7:00PM
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
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