Friday, December 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Sunday, October 18, 2015
October Update :)
Since we're near the end of 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 grammar & conventions (especially colons, semicolons, and ellipsis...) through our Daily Language Review. We also learned the benefit of personal writing/reflections through our weekly journal questions and guidance goal setting.
Our first quarter bonus word in spelling isPNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANIOSIS.
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."
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 grammar & conventions (especially colons, semicolons, and ellipsis...) through our Daily Language Review. We also learned the benefit of personal writing/reflections through our weekly journal questions and guidance goal setting.
Our first quarter bonus word in spelling isPNEUMONOULTRAMICROSCOPICSILICOVOLCANIOSIS.
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."
MATH: Chapters one and two have kept us busy with algebra basics, like expressions, equations, and inequalities.
Please continue to monitor grades using Skyward!
Dr. Seuss's NEW Book :)
Printed and released 24 years after his death.
Good job to Ellie and Sofie for finding out the title when asked in class!
Monday, October 12, 2015
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Who's checking my blog? 8th Grade: Extra Credit Opportunity!
WHO WILL BE THE FIRST STUDENT TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION?
What word starts and end with "und" ?
Let me know in class if you know the answer to this:)
Nice job, Ellie and Alex.
Acceptable answers: underground, underfund
Monday, September 28, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Monday, June 8, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Junior Achievement with Mrs. Jody Haversack from Kohler Company
Thank you for teaching us about our career options!
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Holocaust Research Links
Elie Wiesel Foundation
www.eliewieselfoundation.org
Facing History and Ourselves
www.facinghistory.org/facing/fhao2.nsf/all/Night/
Holocaust Cybrary
www.remember.org
Holocaust Survivors
www.holocaustsurvivors.org
Judaism 101
www.jewfaq.org
Simon Wiesenthal Center
www.wiesenthal.com
USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education
www.usc.edu/schools/college/vhi
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
www.ushmm.org
Women and the Holocaust
www.theverylongview.com/WATH/
Yad Vashem: The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority
www.yadvashem.org
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Ten Marks Summer Math Practice--FREE!
Prevent Summer Learning Loss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNqNF1TphhY
Family Flyer: http://info.tenmarks.com/rs/tenmarks/images/TMSMPFamilyFlyer.pdf
Family Letter: http://info.tenmarks.com/rs/tenmarks/images/TMSMPFamily-Letter.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNqNF1TphhY
Family Flyer: http://info.tenmarks.com/rs/tenmarks/images/TMSMPFamilyFlyer.pdf
Family Letter: http://info.tenmarks.com/rs/tenmarks/images/TMSMPFamily-Letter.pdf
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Great Grammar Practice
http://www.eduplace.com/cgi-bin/hme-quiz-directions6-8.cgi?Grade=7&Unit=8&Topic=Complex+Sentences
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-8
http://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-8
4th Quarter Bonus Word--Good Luck!
Remember it has 29 letters and nine i's!
http://www.alphadictionary.com/goodword/word/floccinaucinihilipilification
http://www.alphadictionary.com/goodword/word/floccinaucinihilipilification
Monday, March 23, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Congratulations to Karly! First Place Patriot's Pen Winner at VFW Post #9156
Congratulations to 8th grader Karly O Grady!
Karly entered the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Patriots
Pen Writing Contest in October. She was honored at an awards dinner last night at
VFW Post #9156 in Sheboygan, where she
had the privilege of reading her entry to those in attendance. Karly's entry placed first place among almost 70
entries in Sheboygan County. Her award-winning essay earned her $300 in prize
money from the VFW post and the Ladies' Auxiliary. Karly's heart-felt and personal tribute to our
nation's veterans not only appropriately honored our country's heroes, but
also represented Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Schools well.
Congrats on a job well done, Karly!
Friday, February 20, 2015
Mid-Year Teacher Effectiveness Survey
Students, thank you in advance for your feedback. Please take your time to read and carefully answer the questions. Muchas gracias, Mrs. Wagner
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6F97RWY
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6F97RWY
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
New Year, New Semester, New Quarter = Fresh Start!
Second semester/third quarter starts this week!
In CPM math, we're currently studying Systems of Equations...graphing and solving linear equations.
In literature, we're reading Collection 5: A Matter of Style. Studying and analyzing authors' unique writing styles. We'll be beginning Across Five Aprils, a historical fiction novel about the US Civil War, soon.
In language arts in coordination with social studies, students are working on researching and writing a paper about a turning point in history.
The question in 7th grade Spanish lately has been Que hora es? Students know how to ask and answer what time it is in Spanish. It's a great, practical use of applying their knowledge of numbers!
8th grade Spanish begins at semester!
In advisor, reading STARGIRL and completing an author study of Jerry Spinelli, also the author of CRASH. (The play the students saw as 7th graders!)
Upcoming reminders:
January 27th : Milwaukee Field Trip--First Stage Children's Theater STARGIRL
and The Mitchell Park DOMES
February 3rd, 4th and 5th : 8th Grade MAPS Testing (reading and math)
February 9th : Early Dismissal/ Parent-Teacher Conferences See you then!
February 20th : Night Dance (7/8th graders)
In CPM math, we're currently studying Systems of Equations...graphing and solving linear equations.
In literature, we're reading Collection 5: A Matter of Style. Studying and analyzing authors' unique writing styles. We'll be beginning Across Five Aprils, a historical fiction novel about the US Civil War, soon.
In language arts in coordination with social studies, students are working on researching and writing a paper about a turning point in history.
The question in 7th grade Spanish lately has been Que hora es? Students know how to ask and answer what time it is in Spanish. It's a great, practical use of applying their knowledge of numbers!
8th grade Spanish begins at semester!
In advisor, reading STARGIRL and completing an author study of Jerry Spinelli, also the author of CRASH. (The play the students saw as 7th graders!)
Upcoming reminders:
January 27th : Milwaukee Field Trip--First Stage Children's Theater STARGIRL
and The Mitchell Park DOMES
February 3rd, 4th and 5th : 8th Grade MAPS Testing (reading and math)
February 9th : Early Dismissal/ Parent-Teacher Conferences See you then!
February 20th : Night Dance (7/8th graders)
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