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

This month we are diving into all things “theme”. Taking a deeper look into how to understand developing a theme and apply textual evidence to support it. Mid way through October we will begin reading a new novel. For now, this will remain a surprise! 🙂

Math

Mrs. Brouwer

8th grade:We will be taking our second test at the beginning of this month.  Unit 3 switches from geometry concepts to algebra concepts.  We learn proportional relationships, slope, slope-intercept form…

Algebra 1: Still working on some review concepts- solving equations with two variables by substitution, graphing, or elimination.  We will also be dealing with inequalities.

Both classes need to work on their weekly ixl skills!

Mrs. Pearson

October is a big month for our 8th graders in math. We will continue looking at angle measurements, but also start developing ideas about slope. Slope will be a concept they need for High School. Time to get those thinking caps going!

Science 🔬

Let’s dive into Genetics! After finishing up our unit on Animals (Invertebrates and Vertebrates), we are going to begin studying genes and traits. First, we will learn about how traits are passed (inherited) or acquired. After doing so, we will explore the wonderful world of punnett squares. Students will be exposed to a variety of genetic combinations and will have to plan, problem solve and determine several outcomes!  🧬🧬

Quarter 2 Science AR Due: December 13th

History

For our first unit we will be learning  about the events, people, and aftermath of the Civil War. Afterwards we will study Reconstruction and Westward Expansion.

English

In October, we will first be finishing up our narrative essays before heading into an informative-research essay unit on the Civil War. We will be in the Civil War unit for all of October.

Computers

In October we will continue the Excel unit.

Reminders:

2:30 Dismissal- October 16th

AR Points are Due October 10th

Science AR Point due by October 3rd

Math IXL skills are assigned on Monday and due the following Monday

Important Dates:

October 10th- End of 1st Quarter

October 11th and 14th- No school

October 12th- Mayo Golf Outing

October 16th- 8th Grade Snipe Hunt

October 23-24 Parent/ Teacher Conferences- Dismissal at 2:30

October 25th- No School