Week of Oct 6 - Oct 10

We had a fast and busy week!
Reminders:

• Student Led Conferences this week.  
• Minimum days Monday through Thursday. School releases at noon each day.
• No School Friday

I wanted to thank our room parent, Elise for helping us with our Friday BBQ Fundraiser that wasn't meant to be.  Unfortunately, there was a mishap with the food beyond our control.  I know our 8th graders who were ready to help and serve food were disappointed, but I am glad for their enthusiasm and willingness to jump in where needed.  Thanks to Robert for creating flyers for the school and Carson for sending out a phone blast to IA.  We will definitely have more successful events in the future.

Our next fundraising opportunity will be our middle school Halloween event on Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30-7:30.  More info about this event will be announced later this week.

Last week in math, we started our investigations into linear equations in slope-intercept form.  We discussed the definition of functions,  slope and y-intercept.  During science, students explored air pressure inside two syringes and what happens to them.  We enthusiastically finished reading and watching 'Lord of the Flies'! During Writers' Workshop, students discussed themes of Lord of the Flies. They also completed an in class essay assessment using various writing prompts such as cell phone use, eating and listening to music in class.  We started looking at current events.  Our first one is due Monday Oct. 13.  We completed our final edits and final decorations of our Walk A Mile In My Shoes artwork.  They will be on display Monday afternoon through the end of this week under the overhang between mine and Tony's classrooms. Their permanent home will reside within our classrooms after that. Come check them out!

I look forward to meeting with everyone this week during SLCs.  Your students will be discussing their academic and personal goals for this year with you.  I will be discussing new useful resources for you such as Fresh Grade and MathXL.

Have a great week!