Word Up Homeskillet!: March 2015

Monday, March 30, 2015

3.30.15 Benjamin Stoddert MS 8th Grade Weekly Update

Greetings Family,

Spring break is almost here! Here are the announcements for the week.

Mr. Barnes- Math

The algebra class will study quadratic equations in vertex form. Students will be determining the maximum and minimum. Math 8 will be studying systems of equations. Math 8 students are reminded to submit their take-home quizzes tomorrow.

Ms. Holt- Science

The science MSA is coming! It will take place following spring break. This week, scholars will continue with the cells and heredity unit. In preparation for the MSA, parents can support their child by having them practice MSA questions here.

Ms. Shepard-English

Unit exams were last Friday. Those students who missed the exam may make it up before April 1st. Additionally, students were given grade reports on Friday. They must be signed by a parent or guardian and turned in tomorrow, Monday, March 30th at the start of class for credit.

Check Schoolmax, if your scholar did not do well on the unit exam, they have one more opportunity to make up that grade for no higher than a 70. Also, look for the notification of assessment 3.2 being posted for make-ups.

This week, students will prepare for unit five by learning the literary qualities of propaganda. Unit five will begin upon our return from spring break.

Mr. Banks- Social Studies

This week in social studies scholars will examine why the colonists favored declaring independence, paying special attention to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. The Honors class will also be discussing the ideas behind 'free speech'.

General School Announcements

Parent teacher conferences can be scheduled for Wednesdays from noon-12:30PM or Fridays from 1:00PM-1:30PM. Email or call if you are interested in getting on our schedule.
After school programs are now finished for the school year. There will be no more transportation for students who formerly stayed for ELO or after school programs. Those students who wish to stay after must make special arrangements with their teacher and ensure a transportation home.
Team Hampton looks forward to helping our scholars in their transition to high school. We recognize the importance of teacher recommendations during this time in the school year. In order for us to have enough time to write quality recommendations, please be sure to place your request at least one week in advance.

One half week!

-The 8th Grade Team

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Should athletes be considered role models? - Videocast #5

Homeskillets, tomorrow after your assessment, you want to begin work on this next step in your work. Expect the link to Edmodo to be available tomorrow evening. In the meantime, your work tomorrow counts as a quiz grade. Do your best!

-Ms. Sheps

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Should athletes be considered role models? -Videocast #4

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Should athletes be considered role models?- Videoblog #3

Sample Summary Response

(You summary goes on the bottom of your notes paper. Keep in mind, my summary question is about a different topic because it is just an example.)

STANCE: I believe Lance Armstrong's titles should be reinstated. EVIDENCE: As the second text stated, "the use of banned substances was not uncommon to many individuals in the sport of professional cycling." EXPLANATION: If Armstrong's competitors also took banned substances, then perhaps he did beat them decisively. If so, he deserves to keep his titles.

***Note: The above sample stance does not reflect Ms. Shepard's true views and opinions.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Should athletes be considered role models?-Videocast #2

ALSO, check this link for more of the backstory on Mr. Armstrong's scandal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_0PSZ59Aws

Week 7 Update- Check here to get a pulse on the work you should be completing.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Should athletes be considered role models?-Videocast #1

Hi Fam,

Here is my Videocast for Monday's assignment. Feel free to check the corresponding clip in preparation for Monday's work.

Click the link below to check out Richard Sherman's post game interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftVE_p1xk0M

A Special Message from Ms. Sheps

Homeskillets,

Please watch this clip for a few important in-person announcements for the week.

-Ms. Sheps

Vocabulary Homework for the Week of MARCH 9, 2015

HOMESKILLETS, this week’s words are:

· INTERMITTENT

· SYMBOLIZE

· SYNTHESIZE

Part 1: Use the chart below to include information about all three words.

Part 2: Create a collage (collection of pictures) that represent all three words. You should have at least three pictures to represent each vocabulary word. The pictures do not necessarily need to be a literal (exact) example of the words. Pictures representing or associated with the words will suffice.

Part 3: Use the word parts to figure out the definition of each word. Do not just explain what the word part in the word means. Figure out what the entire word means.

Write the vocabulary word AND PART OF SPEECH (ex: noun, adj, etc.) here:

Use this box to write the definition of the word.	Use this box to write four words that remind you of the vocabulary word.
Write one sentence using a context clue for the vocabulary word (without using the vocab word).	Draw a picture representing the vocabulary word.

Write the vocabulary word AND PART OF SPEECH here:

Use this box to write the definition of the word.	Use this box to write four words that remind you of the vocabulary word.
Write one sentence using a context clue for the vocabulary word (without using the vocab word).	Draw a picture representing the vocabulary word.

Write the vocabulary word AND PART OF SPEECH here:

Use this box to write the definition of the word.	Use this box to write four words that remind you of the vocabulary word.
Write one sentence using a context clue for the vocabulary word (without using the vocab word).	Draw a picture representing the vocabulary word.

Collage

Use the space below to create a collage (collection of pictures) that represent all three words. You should have at least three pictures to represent each vocabulary word. The pictures do not necessarily need to be a literal (exact) example of the words. Pictures representing or associated with the words will suffice.

Part 3: Word Math

The following will help you figure out the words in today’s word math practice.

Word Parts

-Auto=Self

-Bi- Two

-Graphy= writing; the field of study

-Bio= life; living

-Matic= willing

-Uni=One

-Lateral= side

-Ocular=connected with the eyes or vision

HOMESKILLETS, USING ONLY on the word parts above, what does each word below mean:

1. Autobiography=_______________________________________

2. Automatic=_______________________________________

3. Binocular=_______________________________________

4. Bilateral= ___________________________________

5. Unilateral=_______________________________________

****DO NOT USE A DICTIONARY. USE WORD THE WORD PARTS ONLY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT EACH WORD MEANS. IF YOU USE A DICTIONARY YOU WILL GET HALF CREDIT.

These Students are on the No-Activities List Until they Return My Books or Pay $5.

Student	Book	Checkout Date	Days Overdue
JeanCarlo H	The Hobbit	2/11/2015	9
Brianna W	Lost And Found	10/22/2014	121
Donald J	Lost And Found	2/12/2015	8
Rahsan W	Dr. Maniac Vs. Robby Schwartz	12/19/2014	63
Tamir B	True Legend	10/28/2014	115
Douglas S	Bone: Out of Boneville	10/8/2014	135
Laqwanza R	breaking point	2/6/2015	14
Derek J	breaking point	1/16/2015	35
Kemon N	The Wizard of Ooze	2/9/2015	11
Tiffany M	left behind: the vanishings	9/5/2014	168
Kenia N	marked	9/5/2014	168
NaAsia H	The House Of Dead Maids	11/5/2014	107
Monica W	The House Of Dead Maids	9/5/2014	168
Tailynn B	The House Of Dead Maids	11/6/2014	106
Donald J	Oh, Christmas Tree!	12/1/2014	81
Dejah M	City Of Bones	9/5/2014	168
Kyra B	Deadly Little Lies	9/5/2014	168
Domonick L	Deadly Little Lies	2/4/2015	16
Adam S	Runner	2/12/2015	8
Macemia C	Marked	9/5/2014	168
Christian T	pirates of the Caribbean	9/12/2014	161
Dawn B	Hunted	2/5/2015	15
Tania H	pretty ugly	11/7/2014	105
Tionna G	Middle School: My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar	2/11/2015	9
Jaci R	Keys to the Repository	2/5/2015	15
DaJon J	Return to Daemon Hall	9/9/2014	164
Aniya W	Shattered	9/5/2014	168
Tyrone P	Shattered	9/9/2014	164
Tarje B	Tales From A Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess	1/9/2015	42
Devonte S	Destined	9/5/2014	168
Daijon J	Eyes Of The Storm	1/22/2015	29
Quiona B	Marked	9/5/2014	168
Godwin P	Terror Trips	9/16/2014	157
Janae D	Girls Acting Catty	10/28/2014	115
Dakarei N	Terror Trips	9/11/2014	162
Numair D	The Hunger Games	9/4/2014	169
Amar W	Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide	2/11/2015	9
Kendra C	When Will This Cruel War Be Over?	2/3/2015	17
Douglas S	The Haunted Dollhouse	10/8/2014	135
Deonte G	Cabin Fever	9/5/2014	168
Gleniya L	The Struggle	9/5/2014	168
Keara P	Dear Mr. Henshaw	9/9/2014	164
Miracle D	Tales From A Not-So-Talented Pop Star	1/12/2015	39
Marcia H	Who Cloned The President?	2/2/2015	18
Thomas L	The Battle Of The Labyrinth	2/6/2015	14
Marcel A	The Great Cow Race	1/13/2015	38
Jasmine K	The Great Cow Race	1/16/2015	35
Maia R	Girls Acting Catty	9/5/2014	168
Maia R	Girls Acting Catty	9/24/2014	149
Alexus B	diary of the wimpy kid the ugly truth	12/15/2014	67
Maia R	as I Am	2/19/2015	1
Tailynn B	Tales From A Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker	1/12/2015	39
Jade P	Knocked out My Nunga-Nungas	9/9/2014	164
Alexus B	Tales From A Not-So-Fabulous Life	1/20/2015	31
Lamar M	I Am Number Four	2/11/2015	9
Hakia C	WE'LL NEVER FORGET YOU ROBERTO CLEMENTE	9/5/2014	168
Jaquan M	Weirdo Halloween	2/11/2015	9
Maia R	Autobiography Of My Dead Brother	10/2/2014	141
DAndre A	Hard Luck	2/4/2015	16
Dorrian D	Tales From A Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All	2/11/2015	9
Auyanna H	Tales From A Not-So-Popular Party Girl	2/9/2015	11
Laqwanza R	Pretty Ugly	2/6/2015	14
Rashaune W	She's Got Next	1/22/2015	29
Adam S	The Third Wheel	2/5/2015	15

Monday, March 2, 2015

3.2.15 Benjamin Stoddert MS 8th Grade Weekly Update

Greetings Family,

I hope you enjoyed our snow weekend. Here's what we have for the week:

Ms. Holt- Science

This week students will be conducting PARCC practice. Students will focus on understanding why variable are controlled during investigations; how scientists achieve objectivity during research; and how to interpret graphs and tables and DESCRIBE the relationships they show.

Parental support is highly encouraged. These concepts are the foundation of creating an informed citizenry and one capable of being able to sort through increasing amounts of information.

STUDENTS WILL HAVE SCIENCE HOMEWORK. Students will be evaluated on Wednesday. We will also continue with cells and heredity; focusing on creating a defense for cell theory.

Ms. Shepard-English

Scholars are now waist deep in our unit on informational text. This week, we are looking at informational text in the media. Students should bring headphones to class if they have them.

Ms. Shepard is almost done grading projects (whew). Homework will be assigned on Tuesday. It will be due on Friday. Expect students to be given a quiz this week on Thursday and Friday. Grade reports will go out Friday. They will be reflective of students' progress report grades.

In case you missed it last week, Ms. Shepard sent out invites for all parents interested in creating a parent account on Edmodo. To create a parent account, click the link I sent you and enter the corresponding group codes for your students' MOD. Please make sure you are creating a parent account not a student account. If you missed the parent account email, please contact Ms. Shepard for the link.

BSMS MOD 1 2014-2015: iib24q

BSMS MOD 2 2014-2015: 679tvn

BSMS MOD 3 2014-2015: w89a7j

BSMS MOD 5 2014-2015: p3ui98

Ms. Sheps has been working diligently to ensure that students have access to the books in her library. As such, it is important for those students who have overdue books to either return or renew those books as soon as possible. Students who have lost a book, owe Ms. Shepard $5 (as specified in the signed parent library agreement) to be allowed access to the library again. Those students who are delinquent in their checkout time will be placed on the "no activities list" until such time as the $5 balance is paid, or the book is returned. To see if your scholar has an outstanding balance, please consult this list: http://shepshomeworkhelp.blogspot.com/2015/03/return-your-book5-or-remain-on-no.html

High School Prep will take place this week on Wednesday and Thursday. We will be working on applying to summer programs, and Khan Academy SAT prep.