Eighth Grade

Dear 8th Grade Students,

First let me tell you how greatly missed you are by your teachers, your fellow classmates and ME. I pray for your health and safety each day. These days call each of you to a level of grit and grace that is both challenging yet so rewarding. Completing your assignments, remaining focused and engaged can be difficult in the best of times. Right now you are being expected to do many things on your own. I truly believe you are up to the task. 

Know that you are not alone. Your teachers are here to assist you and I am also here for you. You may contact me at jmontie@stbl.org at any time.  Do your very best to remain up to date with your assignments. If you fall behind, contact your teacher and explain why and how you will work to catch up.  This situation we are in is new to all children and adults throughout our country and our world. But it is Ok because our faith tells us that in all challenges God is by our side, loving us and keeping us close. Talk to Jesus and Mary every day. They are there to give you strength and love. 

Your teachers will be giving you assessments or tests in the coming days and weeks. Remember the Bes of Bernie’s: Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Good Citizens by following these Honor System Guidelines:

1. Work independent of parents, friends, classmates

2. You may use all materials including notes, and your book

3. Submit the assessment(test) to your teacher the day it is due

Boys and girls, remember the strongest word in the English language is the word, help. It is ok to ask for it when you need it. Every person needs help in one way or another. If you need help with an assignment, a problem or a concern you may have, let someone know. Your Bernie’s family is here for you. 

I can’t wait until we are back in school together. I will plan something fun for our first Morning Gathering Together.  I will also plan some great activities for my wonderful graduating 8th graders!!!!!!! 

Mrs. Montie

**Specials- don't forget to check the distance learning pages for each of your specials for your assignment for the week.**

8A Math - Mrs. MacIntosh

ZOOM classes this week on  Wed, May 26th at 10:30am (sign on info. in Google Classroom)
Go to Google Classroom for your assignments.

Test Schedule -Chapter 11 Lessons 4-7 Quiz on Tuesday 5/26

8 Religion - Mrs. MacIntosh

Wednesday 6/3: JOIN US AT 9:30 AM TODAY in costume! on Zoom! for our End-of-the-Year "Favorite Character Dress-Up Party!" You may bring snacks, as long as there's enough to share with the whole class! To find your approved character, check the "Official 'Favorite Character Dress-Up Party' Selections!" doc attached to this assignment in Google Classroom. SEE YOU THERE.

Tuesday 6/2: I'll see you in costume, darlings, at our final Zoom meeting "Favorite Character Dress-Up Party" tomorrow, Wed 6/3, at 9:30 am! Be prepared to dance!

Monday 6/1:
Social Studies=>
If you have not done so already, read Ch 21, Sec 4 “Public Education and American Culture” (pgs. 617-621) and complete AQs (p. 621). Due by the end of TODAY. THIS is the last Social Studies assignment of the school year!
NOTE: If you missed any Ch 20 AQs or any Ch 21 AQs, you have until the end of TODAY to share them with me. This is a great time to turn in a lingering HW pass. There are no last calls after today. THIS IS IT!
ELA=>
Join us this morning with your props & costume for our Poetry Slam 2020 L&S Final Assessment TODAY at 9 am on Zoom! Details to enter this meeting are posted in Google Classroom. You must be present and prepared with working video and audio. Note that if you miss this meeting, you will receive the lowest possible grade on this assessment. Have your TKAM book handy. We will discuss the ending of the novel before beginning performances!
NOTE: Your Roaring '20s Final Writing Assessment has been returned to you with my comments in Google Classroom. The view your completed rubric grade sheet with my extended comments, search your drive under Shared with me for "Roaring 20s Research Summaries Rubric."  Unlike the class copy, you'll see your first and last name before this heading.

Friday 5/29: Today is Catch-Up Day. No new work is assigned. Hints and reminders are listed below!
Social Studies=>
1. The Ch 21, Sec 4 “Public Education and American Culture” reading (pgs. 617-621) and AQs (p. 621) will be assigned on Monday 6/1 and due by the end of that day. THIS will be the last Social Studies assignment of the school year, and you are welcome to get it done this weekend.
2. If you missed any Ch 20 AQs or any Ch 21 AQs, you have until the end of the day Monday 6/1 to share them with me. This is a great time to turn in a lingering HW pass. There are no last calls after Monday 6/1. The end is near... get excited!
ELA=>
1. Practice your poem and gather your props for our Poetry Slam 2020 L&S Final Assessment on ZOOM this Mon, June 1st, at 9 am! Details to enter this meeting are posted in Google Classroom. You must be present and prepared with working video and audio. HINT: Set your alarm! Set a back-up alarm. Set another back-up alarm.
2. This weekend is your last chance to turn in any missing ELA assignments. I will accept missed ELA work until the end of the day, Sunday, May 31st. After that, the store is closed. I'll be entering your final grades. :)

Thursday 5/28:
Social Studies=>
1. Read Ch 21, Sec 3 “Life in the Changing Cities” (pgs. 612-615) and complete AQs (p. 615) in Google docs. Title your Google doc "[your first and last name] Ch 21, Sec 3 AQs" and share to kkolson@stbernies.com.
2. Read "The Early Days of Baseball" (p. 616). EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY: Either solo or with one partner, complete the short Partners Activity on p. 616 in a Google doc titled "[partners' first names] Ch 21 Baseball Activity" and share to kkolson@stbernies.com, for 4 points back on Social Studies HW assignments. I will apply 2 points each for a total of 4 points extra credit to any assignments on which you received 8/10 or lower. NOTES: This Activity is entirely OPTIONAL! If you do not feel that you need extra credit, then do not feel obligated to complete it! Also, note that you will only receive partial extra credit if you do not fully complete the activity.
ELA=>
1) The "Official Poetry Slam 2020 Selection List" is posted under the Poetry Slam 2020 assignment in Google Classroom! View your official assignment and then PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE! Don't forget to gather your costume and props, and to find two examples of poetic devices in your poem to discuss at your performance! Our Poetry Slam L&S Assessment will take place at our Zoom meeting on Mon, June 1st at 9 am! You must be present at this meeting with working video and audio! Details for entering this meeting will be posted in Google Classroom today.
2) I will be posting the Official "Favorite Character Dress-Up Party" Selections! at NOON TODAY. Several of you have not submitted the Favorite Character Dress-Up Party Signup Sheet, which was due in Google Classroom last Wed, May 20th. If I do not have your signup sheet by 11 am this morning, then you will receive the lowest possible grade in Option C for this 25 point L&S Homework assignment.
UPDATE: If you have not yet turned in your signup sheet, you may NO LONGER pick more than one character from the same novel. Those slots are taken!

Wednesday 5/27:
Social Studies=>
Read Ch 21, Sec 2 “An Age of Cities” (pgs. 606-610) and complete AQs (p. 610) in Google docs. Title your Google doc "[your first and last name] Ch 21, Sec 2 AQs" and share to kkolson@stbernies.com.
ELA=>
1) Your Roaring ‘20s Research Presentation L&S Assessment is TODAY at our 9:30 am Zoom meeting! Details to enter this meeting are posted in Google Classroom. You must be present with working video and audio at this meeting. If you miss this meeting, you will receive the lowest possible grade on this assessment, which is worth 50 points. Full instructions are posted along with the rating slip on which you will be graded in Google Classroom. You should also have your TKAM book handy at this meeting. We will be discussing the end of the novel!
2) Your Roaring ‘20s Presentation notecards must be submitted in Google Classroom in the assignment titled: Roaring '20s Research Short Presentation before this morning's presentation! It is worth 25 points in your L&S Homework grade.
3) Your Poetry Slam selection request is due by the end of TODAY in Google Classroom. This Homework assignment is worth 25 points in your L&S grade. If you have not turned in your poem selection by the deadline, a poem will be chosen for you to perform at our Poetry Slam L&S Assessment, which will take place at our Zoom meeting on Mon, June 1st at 9 am.
4) Several of you have not submitted the Favorite Character Dress-Up Party Signup Sheet, which was due in Google Classroom last Wed, May 20th. I will be entering the grades in Option C for this 25 point L&S Homework assignment this week. If you have not turned in this assignment by then, you will receive the lowest possible grade in Option C.

Tuesday 5/26:
Social Studies=>
Read Ch 21, Sec 1 “New Immigrants in a Promised Land” (pgs. 600-605) and complete AQs (p. 605) in Google docs. Title your Google doc "[your first and last name] Ch 21, Sec 1 AQs" and share to kkolson@stbernies.com.
ELA=>
1) Your Roaring ‘20s Research Presentation L&S Assessment will take place at our next Zoom meeting tomorrow, Wed, May 27th, at 9:30 am! You must be present with working video and audio at this meeting. If you miss this meeting, you will receive the lowest possible grade on this assessment, which is worth 50 points. You should also have your TKAM book handy at this meeting. We will be discussing the end of the novel!
2) Submit your Roaring ‘20s Presentation notecards in Google Classroom in the assignment titled: Roaring '20s Research Short Presentation! This Homework assignment is worth 25 points in your L&S grade. Be sure to read all instructions and review the attached rating slip on which your presentation will be graded before completing the related Homework assignment. NOTES: If you are struggling to fit your presentation notes onto just three notecards, you may make additional notecards! If your notecards are not submitted before tomorrow’s presentation, you will receive the lowest possible grade on this assignment -- the purpose of this task is to prepare you for the assessment, and you are expected to reference only your notecards during your presentation.
3) Several of you have not submitted the Favorite Character Dress-Up Party Signup Sheet, which was due in Google Classroom last Wed, May 20th. I will be entering the grades in Option C for this 25 point L&S Homework assignment this week. If you have not turned in this assignment by then, you will receive the lowest possible grade in Option C.
4) Your Poetry Slam selection request is due in Google Classroom by the end of tomorrow, Wed, May 27th! This Homework assignment is worth 25 points in your L&S grade. If you have not turned in your poem selection by the deadline, a poem will be chosen for you to perform at our Poetry Slam L&S Assessment, which will take place at our Zoom meeting on Mon, June 1st at 9 am.

NOTE: While many students have been following my instructions for titling and sharing documents to kkolson@stbernies.com, several students have given their docs incomplete titles (no name!, not labeled with the assignment heading!) and either forgotten to share their doc or shared their docs to my stbl.org email address. It is important that you follow my exact instructions for titling and sharing Google docs, so that I can readily find your work and consider it timely for grading purposes. 

Tuesday- March 31:  All work on Google Classroom-due by 4:00 pm today
***. Zoom meeting at 10:30 today

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/981639891?pwd=bkVRUXVROUhRU1FkcWJMblFTZXdYZz09
    

Wednesday- April 1:  Zoom meeting from 10:30-11:15
*** Go to Google Classroom for link
    
Thursday- April 2

Friday- April 3:  “Catch Up “ Day.  All assignments for this week due by
                        4:00 pm 
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SCIENCE
Work for the weel 3/16 to 3/20:

1.  Any Science textbook pages assigned will be checked in person in school.
2.  Simple Solutions Les. 53 - 54 
3.  Textbook p.144  -  Science Life Connection 
             A.  Report ( No mutimedia presentation)
                            -  Title Page -  "Waves"  (Be creative)
                                                  -   Your name 
             B.  Follow Directions in Book 
             C.  2 to 4 paragraphs about human sight and hearing 
             D.  Identify animal species (new page)
                         - 2 to 4 paragraphs about sight and hearing in that species 

4.  Staple all pages together (about 3 or 4 pages)

5.  Turn in FIRST day back to school. 

Simple Solutions Answers 
Les.53 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UXUEca3dr0rkhl-reAWR12Ri4o7TE6dKH1wykjnsn64/edit

Les.54 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nRzQXXx5rwgA9GSvlrH61zHou6CBLvArjarO0TYXNok/edit



All work can be found in Google Classroom.