Monday, August 31, 2020

Core Connections Work:  This week's work will focus on cartoons as art forms.  We'll complete Step 3: Inspiration and work on Step 4: Plotting our Hero's Journey.  Also, we'll be balancing our Periodic Table Project with our Hero Project Work.  (Mrs. Graham, this chemistry pun is for you!)   

Science: 

1 - Finish the Mystery Elements assignment if you did not finish during class today.

2 - Complete page 8 and the top of page 9 in your LearnEd notebook if you did not finish in class today. Use slides 48-54 in the Matter slideshow; stop after completing "atomic number" at the top of p. 9. Attach a picture of your completed work in GC for this assignment.

Social Studies:  You will be assigned a region of the 13 original colonies during class.  Use the internet to list the states found in your region.  Also, find 5 interesting facts about your region to share in your small group tomorrow.  There is nothing to submit.  Flocabulary "Jamestown" due tonight.  Test on Friday.

Math:

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th - complete "Rotations - Name the Quadrant" form (can be found in the stream under August 31, 2020) and complete the Rotations chart in the google classroom assignments

2nd - sorry for the connection issues...Good Times! Finish copying the notes using attachments in google classroom (INBp16 wordproblems and INBp16wordproblems2)

Review Sheet due Thursday Sept 3rd at 10am

Take Home Test Menu due Thursday Sept 3rd at 11:59pm

In class test Friday Sept 4th

ELA:

1. Study your Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 vocabulary (links to Quizlet on GC).

2. Work on your idiom project (especially if you have a Ch. 1-3 idiom).

3. Finish "Lamb to the Slaughter" on CommonLit.

4. Read, read, read!

Friday, August 28, 2020

 Science: 
- Remember to pick up your science packet of handouts from school if you have not already done this. You will need these assignments next week.

- Store Visit / Kitchen Assignment is due on Monday.  See Google Classroom for directions. 

- Have a wonderful weekend! 

SOCIAL STUDIES: Complete the "Jamestown" Flocabulary activities by MONDAY, AUGUST 31 (11:59pm). Test 1 will be next Friday SEPTEMBER 4th. Here is the Study Guide: 

 1. 5 Themes of Geography- Be able to list the themes and apply the themes as we did in class and with   the cube project. 

 2. Regions of NC-Be able to list the regions and describe each one with human and physical characteristics. 

 3. Anchor Vocabulary- Memorize definitions. 

 4. Review your Requirements and Expectations reference sheet for my class

 5. What is an American? (be able to describe characteristics) 

 6. Colonialism Vocabulary-Memorize definitions

 7. The Native American World- Be able to decribe at least 3 aspects of their culture including values and way of life

 8. The European World- Be able to describe at least 3 aspects of their culture including values and way of life

 9. The Lost Colony- What kind of opportunities and challenges were experienced by the European settlers who came to Roanoke Island?

ELA:

1. Check your grammar work from yesterday with the answer key posted on GC. Then take the quiz. You can use the practice work, but no outside sources, to help you.

2. ATTWN Ch. 1 (check GC for details).

3. Work on idiom project.

4. Study vocabulary.

MTSS: 

"Lamb to the Slaughter" is due Tuesday morning.

Thursday, August 27, 2020

SOCIAL STUDIES: After reading NC Chapter 2 Section 4 and reviewing the notes provided on the Google Slide show (provided in Google Classroom) answer the followinq question in 1 -2 paragraphs: How did location and place provide opportunities and challenges for the movement of people, goods and ideas to the New World? Submit your paragraph through GOOGLE CLASSROOM when finished.

Science:

- Remember to pick up your science packet of printed handouts if you have not already done this. You will need these assignments next week!

- Finish the Periodic Table Comparison chart if you have not finished yet. 

- Finish the Family Matters assignment from class today if you did not finish during class. 

Science Links & Games for practice:

Element Math Game

Proton Don - Periodic Table game

ELA:

1. Finish common & proper noun practice. You do not turn this in. We'll go over it in class.

2. Study vocabulary. Chapters 1&2 are on Quizlet.

3. Work on idiom project. Approximate due dates are on document called ATTWN Idioms (sign-up sheet).

4. Read, read, read!

Math: 75 IXL math diagnostic questions due tomorrow, Friday Aug 28th, by 11:59pm

1st - 

-Finish classwork 1-5 and submit

-75 IXL math diagnostic questions due tomorrow, Friday Aug 28th, by 11:59pm

2nd - 

-The form from class is not homework. It should be submitted, complete or incomplete.

-75 IXL math diagnostic questions due tomorrow, Friday Aug 28th, by 11:59pm

-Take Home Test Menu due Thursday Sept 3rd

-In class test Friday Sept 4th

3rd, 4th & 5th - 

-finish classwork translations and reflections review google slides

-75 IXL math diagnostic questions due tomorrow, Friday Aug 28th, by 11:59pm

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

 Science: 

• Finish the Periodic Table Comparisons assignment if you did not finish yesterday in class. 
• The Periodic Table Color-Coding assignment is not homework. We will finish that in class tomorrow.
• Store Visit / Kitchen assignment is due on Monday. 

Social Studies: Complete the reading on the European World. Annotate as you go. Answer the six questions that accompany the reading. Submit your responses on GOOGLE CLASSROOM by 11:59 this evening for ontime credit.

ELA:

1. Fill in any Point of View notes you missed from the slideshow on GC.

2. Work on your idiom project. Chapter 1 projects are due tomorrow. 

3. Study vocabulary. If you feel confident about the Ch. 1 words, I put Ch. 2 words on Quizlet (link on GC).

4. Read, read, read!

MTSS:

"Lamb to the Slaughter" due Tuesday. You'll have tomorrow during MTSS to work on it.

Math: 75 questions in IXL math diagnostic due Friday Aug 28th

1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th - finish Reflections Slideshow; make sure you are caught up on all IXL assignments

2nd - finish click and drag classwork in google classroom; Alg IXL J8 (85 or 20 minutes)

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

 Science:

- Science Packets are available for pickup in the front office of the middle school. Please make arrangements to collect these. 

- Finish the Flocabulary - Atoms assignments if you did not finish during class on Monday. You need to complete the Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game and the Read & Respond. 

- Store Visit / Kitchen Assignment is due Monday, Aug. 31 by 8:30 AM. Make plans to complete this assignment. 

ELA:

1. Finish ID Common Nouns practice and quiz (NRI).

2. Finish author study questions (GC).

3. Study vocabulary.

4. Read, read, read!

MTSS:

"Lamb to the Slaughter" (CommonLit) is due NEXT TUESDAY. You have today and Thursday during MTSS to work on it. If you turn it in early, you make have a chance to correct mistakes.

Social Studies: Define your new unit vocabulary "Colonialism". Also review your Social Studies Anchor Vocabulary. We will have our first test/assessment next week. More information to come at the end of the week. Remember....DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR DEFINITIONS to me! They are for YOU!

Math: 75 math diagnostic questions due Friday August 28th (when you look at your analytics, make sure you select math instead of the default of all subjects)

1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th - Finish 8th grade IXL P9 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes); IXL P10 (85 smartscore or 20 minutes)

2nd - finish classwork google classroom proportions equations; thatquiz Equations HW 2 (there is no minimum score, do your best, I'm looking for effort)

Curriculum Night Information

Slideshow from Curriculum Night

How to Be a Successful Online Learner 

Monday, August 24, 2020

Curriculum Night Monday, Aug 24th:  (two different links)

Principal and Director speak at 5pm (Their Zoom Link); 

8th grade portion is at 5:45pm (Here's the link: https://zoom.us/j/99388524282?pwd=Slg5THcyZHlKZHI0NGh6Uy9kdWh6dz09)

This Week's Core Connections 8/24 - 8/29.

This week we step into story boarding.  Here's our Weekly Work Outline.  

Social Studies: Fill in the KWL chart before and after reading the article "Three Worlds, Three Views: Culture and Environmental Change in the Colonial South: Native American World. Be prepared to discuss the article tomorrow. Review your Anchor Vocabulary!

 Science:
1 - Finish the LearnEd notebook assignment if you did not finish in class. Instructions are in GC.
2 - Work on the Flocabulary assignments for Atoms.  You need to complete the Video, Vocab Cards, Vocab Game, and Read & Respond by Wednesday. 

ELA: 

1. Work on idiom projects.

2. Study vocabulary.

3. Read, read, read!

Math: 75 questions in IXL math diagnostic due Friday Aug 28th

1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th - finish classwork (translations slideshow)

2nd - finish classwork (multi-step equations) and thatquiz equations HW 1

Friday August 21, 2020

 Happy Friday!

Curriculum Night Monday: Principal and Director speak at 5pm; 8th grade portion is at 5:45pm (Here's the link: https://zoom.us/j/99388524282?pwd=Slg5THcyZHlKZHI0NGh6Uy9kdWh6dz09)

Math: 75 IXL math diagnostic questions due Friday Aug 28th

ELA: 
1. Study vocabulary.
2. Idiom project--you don't have to work on it over the weekend. You'll have some time on Monday in class. Look at the approximate due date for yours on the list on GC, and adjust your work accordingly.
3. Read! Read! Read!

Science: Finish the Models of Atoms slideshow if you did not finish during class. Finish the Friday Feedback survey if you did not do this yet. Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, August 20, 2020

Social Studies: Pick one region from NC. Tell me about the human and physical characteristics of that place. Respond in complete sentences. (One to two paragraphs are required.) Submit your assignment through google classroom by 11:59 tonight. You will use the information gathered while in class today to answer the question. If you miss class today, you will need to contact a friend for information related to the NC Geography graphic organizer. Flocabulary "What is History?" due by 11:59 tomorrow.

ELA:

1. The recorder from each group should attach your document to the GC assignment and turn it in.

2. Complete the Group Work Reflection.

3. Study vocabulary with Quizlet.

4. Read, read, read!

Math: 75 Math Diagnostic questions due Friday Aug 28th

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th - Logo Project due Friday Aug 21 at 8:30am

2nd - thatquiz multistep equations

Science:

1 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 5th Periods:  Take a selfie or picture with your helium atom.  Attach it to the "Notes on Atoms & Helium Atom" assignment in GC.

2 - ALL CLASSES: Remember to bring your mini M&Ms, paper, and colored pencils to class tomorrow. 4th Period - you will also need to bring your plastic ornament and the bag with the owl sticker. These are in your science kit.

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Science:

1 -Finish the ChemThink Atomic Structure tutorial assignment in GC if you did not finish during class.  Be sure to watch the short "How Big is an Atom" video at the end of the assignment and answer the question also. 

2 - Sing The Atoms Family song from class today to anyone who will listen (yes, it can be your dog or pet!) :)

ELA:

1. Identify Abstract Nouns Quiz (GC)

2. RACER Practice (GC)

3. Read, read, read!

Math:

Parent Assignment due today

75 IXL math diagnostic questions due Friday Aug 28th

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th - Logo Project (instructions in google classroom) due Friday Aug 21 at 8:30am

2nd - finish classwork (equations in google classroom) and Alg IXL J.6 (20 active minutes or smartscore 85)

Social Studies: Complete the Flocabulary "What is History?" assignment by Friday.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

 Science: 

1 - Finish the Making Molecules activity if you did not finish during class today. 

2 - Be sure you have finished your Flocabulary assignments for Mixtures & Compounds.  These were due yesterday (Monday). Let me know if you need help or don't know what to do.  If your Flocabulary assignments were not finished on Monday, you need to email me (kgraham@voyageracademy.net) when these are completed. Remember you have 3 days to complete late assignments. 

Social Studies: Review your Social Studies Anchor Vocabulary words. You will see these terms on a future assessment.

ELA:

1. Finish Abstract Nouns worksheet. You don't have to turn it in--we'll go over it in class tomorrow.

2. Use the slideshow on Google Classroom to fill in any character notes you missed.

3. Your vocabulary mini-poster was due this morning at 8:30. If you haven't already, turn it in ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM. 

4. If you didn't finish yesterday No Red Ink on concrete nouns, finish that up.

5. Have a great Tuesday!

Math:

All classes:

Parent Assignment due tomorrow, Wednesday Aug 19th (powerschool should be up-to-date with a grade for the parent assignment to see if it has been turned it)

75 questions in the math diagnostic area due Friday Aug 28th

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th: Logo Project (directions in google classroom) is due Friday at 8:30am

2nd: Alg IXL J.5 (20 active minutes or smartscore of 85)

Happy Monday, students!

Thank you for your hard work last week.  This week's work outline is posted below. 

Ms. Sauer

 

Monday, August 17, 2020

Science: 

1 - Finish the Flocabulary assignments for Mixtures and Compounds if you did not finish during class today.

2 - Bring the correct supplies to class on Weds, Thurs, and Friday of this week. Check the slideshow posted in GC for a reminder of what to bring. 

Math:

Parent Assignment due Wed Aug 19th

75 IXL Math Diagnostic questions due Friday Aug 28th

1st, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Periods: 8th grade IXL P.1 (go to 100), IXL P.2 (go to 100), IXL P.4 (go to 85)

2nd: finish classwork (google slides activity posted in google classroom)

ELA:

1. Finish vocabulary mini-poster (due tomorrow at 8:30am).

2. Watch nouns video on GC.

3. Do Concrete Nouns practice and quiz on No Red Ink.

Social Studies: Define your Social Studies Anchor words. Please do not submit the list of definitions. They are for you to be successful. I would suggest using flash cards. Remember that the Cube Project is due tonight. Please write your response to the EQ on the same paper as the cube design. Take a picture of it and send it to me! Thank you.

Mrs. Machado's Spanish Class Information

https://padlet.com/mmachado6789000/csczn5kdegleolta

VOYAGER COUNSELING LINK FROM MRS. FARRISH

 https://sites.google.com/voyageracademy.net/voyagermiddleschoolcounselor  

Friday August 14, 2020

Thanks for a great week!!!

Math:

Finish classwork (see google classroom for specifics)

Parent Assignment due Wed Aug 19th

Complete 75 Math IXL Diagnostic Questions by Friday Aug 28th

ELA:

1. ATTWN Vocabulary Mini-poster 1 (due Tuesday at 8:30am).

2. READ. Look at your reading plan. Try to follow it. If you're not following it, what support do you need, or what do you need to change?

Core Connections: Wrap up

What a great week!  We will wrap up our introductions game: Two Truths and a Lie.  Then, we will continue with our Cornell notes to profile two young people in Marvel's Heroes Project.  Please make sure that this week's 2 journal entries and the 2 Cornell notes are turned in tonight by midnight.  Thank you for your hard work! 

Science:

1 - Complete any missing Warm Ups from this week (if needed).  Submit your Warm Ups in GC if you did not submit during class today. 

2 - Watch the Video in Flocabulary for Mixtures & Compounds if you did not finish this during class today.  Don't do the Vocab Game or Vocab Cards yet - just the Video.  Thanks for a fantastic first week of school!

Social Studies:  Complete your 5 Themes of Geography Cube.  Due on Monday by 11:59 pm.

Thursday August 13, 2020

Core Connections - Thursday's work

1. Warm Up: Jamboard Hero Brainstorm.  (Turn in today)

2. Hero Project: Select two of the Kid Heroes and read their Marvel Comic Books.  Use Cornell notes, one for each of the books.  Marvel website. https://www.marvelhq.com/marvel-s-hero-project  (Due Friday).

3.  Make sure you've completed and submitted your two journals (due Friday).

Thursday reflection

So far this week, class attendance has been stellar.  Please make sure you're on time with your video on and sound off.  

New (to most) tech skills:   Making a pie graph and a line graph in Google Sheets. 

To kick off the week, we completed a Google Form with student self-assessments as a Welcome event.  One of questions was: "Today, my stress level is OK." The 8th grade results were 63.1% said Yes, 33.3% said maybe, and 3.5% said no, their stress levels were not OK.  For each student who said No, I sent a follow up email to check in. We incorporated these results into our tech skills activities.  Please keep thinking about the stress management strategies and how we can support one another.  

Overall, our stress levels are OK!   

Checklist of submissions so far

Monday: Google Form: Welcome to Core Connections (100% submitted).

Tuesday: My hero short answer.  Submitted in Google Docs.

Wednesday: Line graph, shared Jamboard about stress management strategies.

Please make sure everything is turned in.  Now that I'm in PowerSchool, expect a bunch of grades to show up today!

Ms. Sauer

Math:

All classes: 

• IXL Math Diagnostic: complete 75 questions by Friday August 28th
• Parent Assignment due Wednesday Aug 19th

1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th: 

• Finish Classwork IXL N.1 and N.2 (15 active minutes or smartscore of 85 for each)
• complete thatquiz Plot Points 2 (get to thatquiz using mrshigdonmath.weebly.com, select thatquiz tab, select class period, select name, password should be the same as IXL password)

2nd: 

• Finish classwork 4x4 puzzle
• Complete IXL Algebra B.1 and B.2 (15 active minutes or smartscore of 85 for each)

ELA:

Look over any mini-posters that your group did not evaluate together. Compare them to the rubric. Where do they excel? Where do they fall short? You'll be assigned a word and begin your own poster tomorrow.

Social Studies:

Use the Template from classwork today to apply the 5 Themes of Geography to a City, State of your choosing. Be prepared to talk about the geography of your place tomorrow before we begin the 5 Themes of Geography Cube Project (it's just a mini project).

Science:

Review your Notes on Matter from class today.  Fill in any missing blanks using the slideshow.  If we did not finish the "dot diagrams" in your class, we will finish them tomorrow. They are not homework.  

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

 ELA:
1. Finish setting up your binder and No Red Ink accounts if you haven't already. Instructions on Google Classroom.
2. Complete the Reading Survey and Reading Plan.
3. Find a book to read (other than the class novel) if you don't have one already. (If you don't have one at home and can't access one, email me, and I will help you.)

Math:

1. Get to know you survey https://forms.gle/E6pkqz4dDWaNBTUG9   (to be turned today Wednesday August 12th)

2. Finish thatquiz assignments from class (get to thatquiz using mrshigdonmath.weebly.com, select thatquiz tab, select class period, select name, password should be the same as IXL password)

3. IXL Math Diagnostic: complete 75 questions by Friday August 28th

4. Parent Assignment due Wednesday Aug 19th

5. Have a composition notebook for class Thurs Aug 13th

Social Studies:

Review class expectations and the syllabus.  We will begin social studies instruction tomorrow with a mini project.  

Science:

1- Do the Lab Equipment review slide in GC.  You only need to do the first slide (not the "Lab Equipment - Show Me" slide).

2 Bring these materials to class tomorrow: science binder,  colored circles (from your Lab Supply Kit), glue stick (or clear tape), Is it Matter handout, Element, Compound, Mixture handout, colored pencils

3 - View the slideshow from class today if you missed anything on your Lab Equipment notes, or if you need help setting up your science binder.  Great work today!

Tuesday August 11, 2020

Math:

Get to know you survey https://forms.gle/E6pkqz4dDWaNBTUG9   (to be turned in by Wednesday August 12th)

IXL Math Diagnostic: complete 75 questions by Friday August 28th

Parent Assignment due Wednesday Aug 19th

Have a composition notebook for class Thurs Aug 13th

Math website: mrshigdonmath.weebly.com

ELA:

1. Finish setting up your binder and No Red Ink account.

2. Finish get-to-know-you letter to teachers. (Due tomorrow at 8:30am.)

Science:

1 - Read and sign the Lab Safety Contract posted in GC.

2 - Select 5 students on the Lab Safety Picture and complete the chart. Try to choose students who are doing different unsafe behaviors. Answer on the chart in Google Classroom.

Lab Safety Rap from class - your new favorite jam! :)

Social Studies:

Make sure that you have started your Google Doc for warm-ups.  You should have Warm-Up 1 completed using the format described on yesterday's google slideshow.  Review the class Expectations document along with the Syllabus.  E-mail me if you have any specific questions about the course.  Get plenty of sleep tonight!

DO NOT SHARE YOUR DAILY WARM-UP response with me.  I will check your WARM-UPS at a later date which will be announced!

Monday, August 10, 2020

 GREAT TO SEE EVERYONE TODAY!

ELA: 
1. Do novel format survey if you haven't already.
2. Get-to-Know-You Email to teachers (see GC for details). Include pictures if you're comfortable. Due Wednesday morning.

Social Studies:  Review the Google Slide show shared in class today regarding our daily routine.  Don't forget about my motto:

Bee There

Bee Kind

Bee Yourself

Bee Flexible

Bee Excellent

Class warm-ups start tomorrow!

Math:

Get to know you survey https://forms.gle/E6pkqz4dDWaNBTUG9   (to be turned in by Wednesday August 12th)

IXL Math Diagnostic: complete 75 questions by Friday August 28th

Parent Assignment due Wednesday Aug 19th

Science:

1 - Read the Welcome to Science page (posted in GC).

2 - Complete the Introduce Yourself slide; submit in GC.

Thank you for a great 1st day of school! I'm excited about our new year together. :)

Welcome to Core Connections!  I'm so excited to begin this learning adventure with you.  Don't forget to join our Zoom during our Monday class schedule.  Our first assignment is to complete and submit this Google Form.  https://forms.gle/Kn83uzDoL71vCKAy6

Novel Format Survey

 Don't forget to do the one-question survey about novel formats that I posted on your ELA Google Classroom!

Welcome to 8th Grade!

Students: We look forward to seeing you at 8:30 tomorrow morning for MTSS.  Use the Zoom link for your 1st period class.

Google Classroom and Zoom Links

Daily Schedule 

Daily Schedule Template (make a copy for you and then copy and paste zoom links for each class)

Supply List

Parents:  8th Grade supply pick-up will be on Monday, August 10, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. This will be a drive-through procedure.  Please display your student's last name clearly in your car window to expedite this process.  We look forward to seeing you. Thanks so much! 

Thursday, August 6, 2020

ELA: Look on Google Classroom for a quick survey about the novel format you prefer. I'm going to distribute copies with your supplies on Monday.

Important Links

Google Classroom and Zoom Links

Daily Schedule 

Daily Schedule Template (make a copy for you and then copy and paste zoom links for each class)

Supply List

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a link to Frequently Asked Questions

This document will be updated as questions are asked so check back often.

(Google classroom links and class zoom links are coming soon. Stay tuned.)

Welcome, 8th Grade Vikings!

Meet your teachers here.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wooyW0wXAlNvJngb4QGqvmOxJUmHY7ph/view?usp=sharing

Or try this

VAMS Elective Team Open House

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nqoEb5ekamdFyjLYcFgXZ518cD8grg71Un-zawFgMO8/edit?usp=sharing

***As of 4pm Wed Aug 5th, schedules have been emailed to parents and students. If you did not receive a schedule by email (and you have checked your spam folder), please contact Mrs. Higdon at thigdon@voyageracademy.net.

The bell schedule, google classroom info, and zoom links for class will be shared on this site by 3pm Friday.

Meet the Teacher Introduction Videos - available on here by the end of the day on Wednesday, Aug. 5

Drop In Meet the Teacher video call - Friday, August 7, 9 am - 10 am Feel free to join our meeting any time during this hour and introduce yourself to the team. We look forward to meeting you!

Topic: 8th Grade: Drop In and Meet the Teachers!Time: Aug 7, 2020 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)'

Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79443342904?pwd=S0ppWjZManFTaWNURmJYYWdpWWpMZz09 

Meeting ID: 794 4334 2904

Passcode: Vikings8th

Questions? - If you have unanswered questions after these introductions, please email Tricia Higdon (thigdon@voyageracademy.net). We will monitor all questions and will compile a Frequently Asked Questions information page to send to parents.

Textbook & Supply Pick Up - Monday, August 10, 2-4 pm  To expedite this process, please print your student’s last name neatly on a piece of paper and display this in your car’s windshield.  We will deliver a bag with textbooks and supplies to your car. Stay tuned for more details.