5.13.15 Benjamin Stoddert MS 8th Grade Weekly Update

Greetings Family,

Here we are. Halfway through the quarter. 

Mr. Barnes- Math

In the algebra class, we will be continuing the beginning of unit five which deals with functions, exponential functions, and quadratic equations. 

In the math eight, we will be completing systems of equations and inequalities. On Friday, we will test the entire unit.

Ms. Holt- Science

Ms. Holt will be supporting students' transition to high school science by covering a variety of topics. This week we will be studying environmental science. 

Ms. Shepard-English

Ms. Shepard is back! Students have begun work on their end of the year essay. Our essay will be a research paper comparing Elie Wiesel's experience with that of a given example (bullying, another Holocaust survivor, or genocide). Expect English grade reports to go out tomorrow (Thursday). They will be due on Friday. 

Mr. Banks- Social Studies

This week we will examine how Federalism works. We will also address the conflict between the Anti-Federalist and the Federalist.

There is a NEW History Project! The specifications are as follows:

Take a trip on your own to the Holocaust Museum.  Take the tour.  Take a selfie with the tour guide while holding the brochure.  Type a one page paper about your experience (12 FONT).  This is DUE on 6/5/2015.

General Announcements

Progress report grades go in at midnight tonight. 

Also,

The DC Area Writing Project is holding its annual Young Writers' Camp at Howard University for K-12 students.    The link below provides more information and access to online registration documents. Also attached is the flyer for the Young Writers' Camp.

http://www.howard.edu/schooleducation/programs/dcawp/YWC.html

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Kellee Jenkins at 202-806-7339 or by email at dcawp@howard.edu orkellee.jenkins@howard.edu.

Upcoming 8th Grade Activities

• End of the Year Trip to Six Flags, NJ (Friday, May 22nd 8:30AM-9:30PM)
• 8th Grade Formal Dance (Thursday, June 11th 6PM-10PM)
• 8th Grade Class T-Shirt Day (Fridays in June)
• 8th Grade Cookout (June 17th 11AM-3PM)
• 8th Grade Promotion (June 18th-Students arrive at 4:45PM-Ceremony 5:30PM-7:30PM)

Let's make it a great week!

-The 8th Grade Team