Monday, August 31, 2026

 Social Studies

1.  Make sure that you have viewed the first 25 minutes of "First Language:  The Race to Save Cherokee"

2.  Answer some of the reflection questions if you are able.  If you are not able, we will work on them tomorrow in class.

3.  Study your colonization vocab words-your first test will be on Wednesday September 9.  A study guide will be provided this Wednesday,

Science

Finish color-coding the periodic table (both sides). Be sure to follow directions.  Use pages 10-11 in your LearnEd to help you find the different groups. 

Math I: Finish your classwork (check Google Classroom). Reminder: Unit 1 Test is on Friday, study guide will be shared on Wednesday!

Math 8: Finish your Quiz Error Analysis sheet.

Friday, August 28, 2026

 Science

You need your colored pencils on Monday. Please bring them to class with you. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Math I: Finish your classwork (see Google Classroom)

Math 8: Good job on the quiz, no HW this weekend!

Core Connections: 

1. Flocabulary: Primary and Secondary Sources

2.  Chemistry and Philanthropy

(We will continue with our Chemistry Scavenger Hunt on Monday). 

Thursday, August 27, 2026

 Social Studies

1.  Finish your European culture reading and comprehension questions!

Science

Study for tomorrow's quiz on atoms, matter, and the periodic table.  Use the study material posted in Google Classroom. 

Core Connections:

1. Make sure you've completed (and, if necessary, fixed) your Atoms Worksheet.

2.  You should be through Parts 1 and 2 of the Chemistry and Cosmetics activity.  If you have completed it, please consider the Honors optional component.

ELA:

1) Graded vocab classwork is tomorrow. Make sure you know your words!

2) If you did not finish your MTSS assignment today, finish by Monday.

Math I: Inequalities practice (check Google Classroom).

Math 8: Get ready for quiz tomorrow!

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026

 ELA:

Graded vocab classwork on Friday.

Period 1: "Argument Map" on page 7 of your handout packet. Stop after you do the "Verdict" question.

Periods 2,3, 4, 5: 

• Finish "The Power of Introverts" (listening to the video & annotating the text). -- The video is in Google Classroom.
• Argument Map (in your handouts packet, in the Classwork section of your binder)

Social Studies

1.  Finish the Native American Culture Reading and answer the questions which accompany the reading.  Make sure you have chunked the reading passage into manageable parts.  You must also annotate as you go!

Math I: Finish Literal Equations assignment (check Google Classroom).

Math 8: Finish Multi-step equations assignment (check Google Classroom). Quiz on Friday!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

 Science:

1. Finish the diagrams on the Models of Atoms assignment. Be sure to make your protons, electrons, and neutrons big enough to count.

2. Study for Friday's quiz on matter, mixtures, atomic structure, and the periodic table. Use the Study Guide posted in Google Classroom. 

Social Studies

1.  Complete the Flocabulary assignment "What is History?"  (video, vocab game, read and respond practice and the quiz)

2.  Quiz on Anchor Words and 5 Themes of Geography tomorrow.  Study!

ELA:

1) Surveys are due tomorrow. Make sure you and an adult have completed it. Your adult answers based on THEMSELVES, not based on what they would describe YOU.

2) Graded vocab classwork on FRIDAY. You will not have the meanings of the words in front of you, so make sure you're studying your warm-up vocab!

Math I: Finish your classwork (check Google Classroom)

Math 8: Finish your classwork (check Google Classroom)

Monday, August 24, 2026

 Social Studies

1.  Warm up #6

2.  Finish the "What is an American?" questions 

3.  Quiz on SS Anchor Vocabulary and 5 Themes of Geography on Wednesday!

Science
1. Finish annotating the Mixtures reading passage if you did not finish in class.

2. Finish the Mixtures Review (in GC) if you did not finish in class.

3. Finish the BrainPop: Ions (video and quiz) if you did not finish in class.

You need colored pencils tomorrow ~ please bring them to class with you. 

ELA:

-Make sure your Monday (2) warmup is done

-Survey due WEDNESDAY. Make sure you take it YOURSELF, and have an ADULT take it. Your adult should answer for themselves, not based on how they view you.

Math I: Good work in class today! No HW

Math 8: Finish your classwork (check Google Classroom).

Core Connections: 

Interactive Notebook - I-40 Graphing

Friday, August 21, 2026

 Social Studies

1.  Make sure that you finish Interactive Notebook activity #3 during Viking time today if you did not finish it during class! (Applying the 5 Themes of Geography)

Gimkit Anchor Vocab (Practice): https://www.gimkit.com/practice/62fd38267dd6aa0021815319

ELA:

-Survey due WEDNESDAY. Make sure you take it YOURSELF, and have an ADULT take it. Your adult should answer for themselves, not based on how they view you.

Core Connections:

Please make sure you've turned in the following that are due today:

1.  Flocabulary: Source Evaluation

2.  Applying Fact Checkers - Don't forget part 2!

Don't forget to check for missing work from this week

-Picture Prompt: Integrity

-I is for Integrity

-The Whole Truth

-MLA Citations Game

Math I: Finish your classwork (see Google Classroom)

Math 8: Finish your classwork (see Google Classroom)

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Picture Day is tomorrow!  Bring your money for pictures. Pictures can also be ordered online: 

strawbridge.net  Code: PX522908 

Social Studies

1.  Complete your 8th Grade Mission Patch- make sure that you have followed the rubric

2.  Study your Anchor Vocabulary and notes on the 5 Themes of Geography.  You will have a quiz next Wednesday, August 26.

Science

Finish the Atomic Structure Tutorial assignment if you did not finish in class today. See details in Google Classroom. Follow directions and include the screenshot (from the end of each tutorial) in your assignment doc.

Math I: Good work on the quiz! No HW today.

Math 8: No HW today.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

 Social Studies

1.  Work on your 8th Grade Mission Patch using the template provided.  The patch is due on Friday, August 21.  It will be laminated by your Mission Control Specialist!

Science

Finish the Pure Substances questions if you did not finish during class today. 

Finish the LearnEd assignment if you did not finish during Viking Time today. See details in Google Classroom.

Math I: Be ready for tomorrow's quiz! Study guide is on Delta Math.

Math 8: Finish the assignment from Google Classroom. Make sure to submit the assignment in Google Classroom when you are done!

ELA:

1) Finish annotating "The Open Window"

2) Finish the front page of the handout packet ("Annotation: Reading Like a Detective")

Core Connections:

Make sure you've turned in 

1. I is for Integrity

2. Plagiarism IRL Google Form

Tuesday, 8/18

 Math I: Complete unfinished classwork (check Google Classroom). Quiz on Thursday!

Math 8: Complete unfinished classwork (check Google Classroom).

Social Studies:

1.  Complete the Reading about Mission Patch Designer Robert McCall.  Write a 2-3 paragraph reflection about his occupation and legacy.

Science:

Finish the Classifying Matter online module if you didn't finish in class today. Remember to add the screenshot including your name on the document and submit this in Google Classroom.

ELA:

Do the Monday (1) and Tuesday (1) sections of your warm-up packet.

Monday, August 17, 2026

 Science:

1 - Finish the Flocabulary: Substance & Mixtures if you did not finish during class today.

2 - Finish reading and annotating the Pure Substances reading passage if you did not finish during class today. 

Social Studies

1.  Finish the SS Anchor Words Pictionary assignment

ELA

Finish anything you need to be ready for In-a-Word graded presentations tomorrow! The checklist is on the last page of the packet posted in Google Classroom.

Core Connections:

Make sure you've turned in:

1. Picture Prompt - Screentime  

2.  Digital Footprint Google Form (from Friday)

3.  Digital Footprint Art

Friday, August 14th, 2026

 ELA:

1) HIGHLY Recommended: Finish your card (paragraph on the back, design + word on the front). Follow the directions from today's slides (posted in Google Classroom titled "In-a-Word Packet & Slides").

Final cards are due on TUESDAY for presentations. Monday's class will be for binder setup and rehearsing your presentation, so you will not have much (if any) time to design that day.

Science:

Thanks for a great first week!  The Flocabulary we worked on in class today is not homework. We will continue on Monday. Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, August 13, 2026

 Social Studies

1.  Finish the Flocabulary assignment: 5 Themes of Geography

Core Connections:

1. Please make sure you bring in your signed syllabus this Friday

2.  You should have submitted the following this week:

• -Jump In Google Form
• -Jump In Paper Activity
• -Welcome Slide Show
• -Double Check
• -Interactive Notebook: Pages L1 Directions to H.S. and R1:  Voyager Map

ELA:

Finish revising and editing your draft.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Social Studies

1.  Make sure that you submit your letter of introduction before the end of the day!  Make sure that you follow the template provided or your letter will be returned for completion. 

ELA:

1) Finish anything from the "Choosing Your Word" post in Google Classroom that was not finished in class.

2) ON LOOSELEAF: write the first draft of your paragraph that explains why your word fits you, including a specific moment in your life that proves it fits you. You will turn this in as you walk through the door tomorrow.

Science

You need your colored pencils tomorrow. Please bring them to class with you.

Tuesday, August 11th

 ELA

1) Finish your student survey (if not done in class)

2) Get your syllabus acknowledgement slip signed by an adult at home.

Science

Finish the Introduction assignment (front & back) if you did not finish this already. 

Social Studies

1.  Finish the Interactive Notebook Activity 1

2.  Review the Q1 Syllabus

Core Connections:

1.  You've received a syllabus. We will review them in class on Wednesday. Signatures are due Friday 8/14.

2.  Please turn in the Jump In paper activity from Monday in the Orange Basket.

3 . Please make sure you've completed the Jump In Google Form.

Monday, August 10, 2026

Science: Finish the Introduction assignment. Add color to the front.  Answer the writing prompt on the back. This is due Wednesday, August 12 at the beginning of class.

Social Studies:

1.  Review the Daily Routine slideshow, the Requirements and Expectations sheet and the Q1 Syllabus before Tuesday's class!

2.  Make sure that you join Google Classroom!