Literature

Mrs. Cary:

In October, we begin Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story The Tell-Tale Heart. Known for its intense atmosphere and psychological depth, this haunting tale explores themes of guilt, paranoia, and madness. The Tell-Tale Heart remains a powerful study of the darker sides of human nature and a reminder of how our inner fears can distort reality.

Mrs. Pearson- As the Fall quickly arrives, we continue to make connections in our reading. We will begin a new novel this quarter. “Middle School the Worst Years of My life” will help make the connections to a student who goes through many challenges that he will have to find ways to overcome and still strive socially and academically.

Math

Mrs. Brouwer 8th grade: We are still working on Geometry concepts, but are starting to intricate some algebra concepts with it. We are on track to take our second test on October 7th.

Algebra 1: We are working on our second Unit, Functions! We will be having our second test at the end of October.

Please remind students to make corrections on accuracy assignments, quizzes and tests! Great way to study and bring up their grade!

Mrs. Pearson- Our 8th graders have been focusing on transformations for the 1st and 2nd units. We will finish dilations in the first week of October which will then lead into slope.

Science ⚛️

To kick off the school year students will be testing their ability to be precise and accurate in our measurement lab. After this, we will be diving into the weird and wild world of animals. Students will learn about all phyla of invertebrates and the main classes of vertebrates. When we have taken notes on each phylum/class, students will get to peek into several glass jars to see and identify the creepy crawlies!

Quarter 1 Science AR Due: October 2nd by 3:10

History:

In October, we will wrap up the unit on Reconstruction and Westward Expansion and start the Constitution Unit.

English

In November, we are working on our Civil War research essays, and then we will move into our final essay unit on argumentative writing.

Computers

In October, we will be continuing our Excel unit.

Reminders:

The Snipe Hunt will be held on October 9th after school. Your child will be given more information on this soon!

Important Dates:

End of 1st Quarter- October 10

Reports Cards- October 17

2:30 Dismissal on October 1 and 15

Parent Teacher Conferences October 22-23- Students will be dismissed at 2:30 both Days

No School- October 13 and October 24