Welcome8th Grade

Team S.H.I.E.L.D

Team S.H.I.E.L.D Teachers

Mrs. Wood - ELA

Mr. Hill - Science

Mrs. D’Rozario - Math

Mr. Hammann- Social Studies

Ms. Pidsadnick- Spanish

Mrs. Hazen- Resource

Team S.H.I.E.L.D

Ms. Prorok – Principal

Mr. Weidner– Assistant Principal

Mrs. Slocum– Assistant Principal

Administration

Mr. Necci & Mr. Daggett - Art

Mr. Root & Mr. Tackett- Technology

Mr. Pukalo, Mr. Asquith, Ms. Cashmore & Ms. Moore- Physical Education

Mrs. LoBianco & Miss Gizzarelli – FACS

Mrs. Landahl & Mrs. Lutz – Health

Mrs. Higgins, Mr. Burch, Mr. Reagan & Mrs.Catalano, Ms. Stabell -Music

Exploratory Team Teachers

Media Specialist – Miss Muhlbauer Guidance Counselors

Mrs. Boberg A - K Ms. Roth L - Z

Social Worker – Mrs. Koser School Psychologist – Ms. Cooney Nurse – Mrs. Strait Attendance – Mrs. Law (Mention that parents

need to write and turn in excuses) Ameri-Corps --Miss Washburn

Support Services

Call attendance Call greeter to request missing hw

Write and send in a note to Mrs. Law detailing reason for absence

Student must see teachers upon return

Student is responsible for all work missed

Child Absent?

September 4th Students First Day of School

October 3rd Picture Day

October 13th Columbus Day (No School)

November 7th Picture Make-up Day

November 11th Veterans Day (No School)

November 25th Parent/Student/Teacher Conference 12:00pm to 7:00pm

November 26nd Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 7:30am to 2:00pm

November 27 – 30th Thanksgiving Break

Important Dates

Backpack and Draw String Bag Policy for 2014-15!

 Backpacks and draw string bags are allowed to be carried to and from school, but will not be allowed to be carried from class to class throughout the school day.  Thank you!

The Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) was established with the broad legislative intent to provide a school environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Harassment is defined as “creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional or physical well-being;…”

“Cyber bullying” – school must deal with it even if occurred “off campus.”

What is DASA?

Important pages in the agenda and go over important information

Needed for hallway travel New Agendas every 10 weeks ID Card required to borrow books from LMC

ID Card required to buy lunch

Agenda/ID Card Use

Core Curriculum Classes -Introductions

The Common Core Standards for Math and ELA

Are aligned with college and work expectations Are clear, understandable, and consistent; Include rigorous content and application of

knowledge through high-order skills Build on strengths and lessons of current state

standards Are used by other top-performing countries, so

that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society

Are evidence-based.

Math and ELA AIS

Students may be placed in Academic Intervention Services this year due to last year’s test scores, grades, and/or teacher

recommendations. This is required by NYS. It will focus on

skill based activities & individualized technology based

instruction in a small group setting.

i-Ready: a technological approach to skill enhancement in ELA & Math

1. Identifies why students are struggling .A computer based program, i-Ready adapts to each student, providing easier or harder questions depending on

students’ answers to previous questions. This is especially beneficial for identifying strengths and weaknesses. i-Ready assesses student performance across the standards in reading and mathematics and gives individualized

next steps for instruction.

2 . Measures growth across a student’s career .i-Ready provides a valid and reliable growth measure from year to year.

3 . Supports data-driven differentiated instruction .Based on results, i-Ready automatically provides individualized online and teacher-led instruction targeted to each

student’s unique needs.

6 Shifts in ELA/Literacy1. Read as much Non-Fiction as

Fiction2. Learn About the World by Reading3. Read More Complex Material

Carefully (Close Reading)4. Discuss Reading (using evidence)5. Writing From Sources (using

evidence)6. Academic Vocabulary

2014-2015 Module Implementation for ELA

NYS has introduced “Module” units as a way of successfully implementing all of the Common Core Shifts.

A “Module” is an 8 week unit of study which incorporates a fictional text and several corresponding informational texts.

These “Modules” stress high-level analysis and text dissection.

In other words, this work will be extremely challenging and require persistence in the classroom and at home.

All ELA units will be incorporate module style instruction. These modules emphasize rigor, complex informational

texts, close reading, and analytical response to literature. In addition to the Module, ELA classrooms will continue

with the Reading and Writing Workshop Philosophy, maintaining a focus on student accountability.

Examples of Module Questioning Pre-Module Questioning:

› In “The Gettysburg Address,” Lincoln says the nation is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Why is equality an important value to promote?

Questioning with Module Implementation:› “The Gettysburg Address” mentions the year

1776. According to Lincoln’s speech, why is this year significant to the events described in the speech?

› Module style questions are TEXT-DEPENDENT

ELA• The NYS assessment will be

given April 14-16, 2015

• All ELA classes will continue with Reading & Writing

workshop, Module implementation, and CCLS

• Every student will be expected to READ, RECORD, and REFLECT

—at HOME—EVERY DAY!

Summer Reading Novel Students were to read TWO novels

this summer, fill out a calendar, and write a book review.

All information was handed out at the end of 7th grade

The reading calendar and book review should be complete and ready to hand in on September 5th, 2014.

The Summer Reading Packet is available on my website

8th Grade Science: Mr. Hill

• Daily materials: 3 Ring Binder w/dividers, Pencil,

Folder

• Resources: Electronic, NYS Review Books, Textbooks

• Topics: Chemistry, Physics, Engineering

• Grading: Homework 10%

Classwork 5%

Labs & Projects 35%

Tests & Quizes 50%

• Assessments: Local Midterm & Final

NYS 8th Grade Science Exam

Social Studies Course Description

Units

Unit 1: Reconstruction and Civil Rights

Unit 2: Industrialization and Immigration

Unit 3: America Looks Overseas

Unit 4: The 1920s and Great Depression

Unit 5: World War II

Unit 6: The Cold War

Unit 7: Entering a New Millennium

**Progress Reports are sent home EVERY week**

Unit Test

Thematic/DBQ Essay

This year 8th grade students will continue their study of American History beginning with Reconstruction.  Our curriculum will take us through the rest of the 19th century then through the entire 20th century and up to the modern era. 

MATH

Math

This year in 8th grade Math, the students will learn the Common Core Curriculum Standards.

* Scientific Calculators will be used in class and on the NYS test.

* NYS State Assessment will be at the end of April

• AIS will available for students that need extra help and we will be using iReady.

• Each unit the students will be given a new student workbook. They will contain notes, practice problems, and homework.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

This is the second of a two year Foreign Language program. The concepts studied this year will build on knowledge learned in 7th grade.

Passing the class and a Proficiency Exam will fulfill the Foreign Language graduation requirement earning one High School credit.

There will be 6 assessments administered throughout the year that are aligned with the exam in June.

RESOURCE

Mrs. Hazen is the Resource teacher for the grade 8 SHIELD team.

I will be in academic classes to offer support to students and teachers.

Check your child’s agenda Homework is posted in each classroom and students are expected to record assignments in their agendas.

Homework policies vary per subject.

Team Homework Policy

We encourage all parents to use Parent-Portal to keep up with your child’s grades.

Usernames and passwords are available through Mrs. Franklin in the Guidance Office.

Parent Portal

BEGINS SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Is composed of two components:

Academic Program: Work on homework, project, or a quiet place to read.

Recreation Program: Various athletics and games.

*Permission slips are necessary for all after school activities.

Forms will be available at the Main Office, the Greeter’s Desk or on the Pioneer homepage.

*Reminder-- Students failing 2 or more subjects will NOT be able to attend after school recreation. Eligibility will be updated each 5 week marking period.

After School Program

• Modified Sports• Science Olympiad• Chess Club• Certified

Babysitting • Training• Dance Class• Panther Productions• Marching Band• Yearbook Club

Student Involvement Opportunities

• Leo Club• Recreation Program• Student Council• Newspaper Club• Safe School

Ambassadors• Musical• Junior FFA• Running Club

*8th Grade Trip to Washington DC

On the table you will find….

A full list of teacher contacts The team supply list ELA Summer Reading Packets

*Email is the best way to contact us*

FYI

To be picked up this evening and returned to home base teacher as soon as possible:

Media Consent Form After-School Program Student Residency Form Parent Volunteer Form Free and Reduced Lunch Form Right to Know Form (Asbestos, Pesticides,

etc.) Pride T-Shirt Form

You may and turn in completed forms to homeroom teacher before you leave.

Forms

Questions/Comments/Concerns?

Thank you for coming!