Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Upcoming 8th Grade assignments



See the most up to date calendar on our homework webpage.

End of the third-nine weeks & AR due date

end of the nine-weeks ar due

PSSA Math and Reading Tests

Reading/Math PSSA Tests*
March 25      9:50 - 11:26±
March 26
     9:50 - 11:26, 11:59 - 1:32±
March 28
     9:50 - 11:26
March 31 
    9:50 - 11:26±
April 1
         9:50 - 11:28
± Calculators needed for the Math PSSA Test
Students will be responsible for bringing their own calculator to the testing sessions.  Available calculators are limited!  Please speak to your student about what they will use during our 3 days of math testing.  Students are not permitted to use the calculator feature of their phones.



Testing regulations prohibit the use of all electronic devices, including Kindles, Nooks, iPads or other electronic readers during testing times. If you are currently reading a book on an electronic reader, please make the necessary arrangements to find your novel at the library in the old fashioned book form. All cell phones, pagers, portable listening or recording devices, any devices with photographic capability must remain at home or in your locker. 

Read more about PSSA snack donations.
Read more about PSSA Tests for Grade 8.

Snack donations update!

snack donations
PSSA snacks are needed! Learn more here! If you are able to donate a case of water or snacks please contact Mrs. Hickman.  

Our graph is updated regularly as donations are received. 

Thanks for donating!

Science layered curriculum ends Friday



periodic wall
Unit G Study Website
created  by period D science 8 students is now available!
Students in science continue to work through the layered curriculum. Friday is the last day to turn in activities. The unit test is also tomorrow for all students. Read more about the layered curriculum from an earlier blog post.


LEVEL C - Basic Knowledge - MAX 25 points
LEVEL B - Advanced Practice
- MAX 35 points
LEVEL A - Assessment - MAX 40 points

March parent-teacher conferences

March parent conferences are primarily need-based and invitations are sent out by the eighth grade teachers.  If you did not get an invitation and feel there is a need to speak with the 8th grade team as a whole group before the May student-led conference dates, we can send an invitation to include you in those conferences.  If you do not have any pressing concerns, we look forward to seeing you at student-led conferences in May! To receive a conference invitation, please email Doug Haskins.

Events and dates

Thursday, March 6
 [Field Trip] Courthouse field trip
Friday, March 7
 [Math] Study Island Data Analysis due for all students
 [Reading] Study Island Figurative Language due
 [English] Rough Draft due
 [Science] All LC points (100 pts = 100%) by Friday
 [Science] LC Unit Test (ALL STUDENTS)
 [Social Studies] Current Events 5 DUE
Monday, March 10
 [Social Studies] Is It Fair? Group Discussion
Tuesday, March 11
 [Social Studies] Juvenile Justice cases
Wednesday, March 12
 [Social Studies] Breaking Barriers Extra Credit Essay DUE
 2-Hour Delay Teacher In-service
 Parent-teacher conferences - invite required
Thursday, March 13
 [Social Studies] Officer Simcoviak Class Visit
 [Reading] AR due
Wednesday, March 19
 End of the 3rd nine-weeks
 Parent-teacher conferences - invite required
Thursday, March 20
 [Social Studies] Judicial Branch TEST
Friday, March 21
 No School
Tuesday, March 25
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, March 26
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Friday, March 28
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Monday, March 31
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Tuesday, April 1
 [AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, April 2
 [AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
Thursday, April 3
 [AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 4
 [AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Monday, April 7
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Wednesday, April 9
9:50am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Thursday, April 17
11:59am
 Senator Visit, Honorable Matt Smith
Friday, April 18
 No School - Spring Vacation
Monday, April 21
 School back in session
Thursday, April 24
 [Event] National Pay It Forward Day
Friday, April 25
11:59am
 Pay It Forward - Volunteer Symposium
Monday, April 28
9:53am
  [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Tuesday, April 29
9:53am
 [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Wednesday, May 7
 2-HOUR Delay Teacher In-service
Friday, May 9
 [Event] History Center Field Trip & Strip District Tour
Monday, May 12
 [KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 13
 [KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 20
 Kennywood Field Trip
Monday, May 26
 No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 6
 Last day of school for students!

Later this week:

Friday:

science-test & layered curriculum ends

English-rough draft due 

reading & math-study island due

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Book fair visit tomorrow


Reminder! 
 
8th grade visit to the
Book Fair
 
Tomorrow, 3/5/14! 
 
 
Please send cash or checks made out to "AMS Parent Network."

Monday, March 3, 2014

Field Trip tomorrow or Thursday

Field trip to the courthouse tomorrow or Thursday. Read important student expectations & proper attire from our blog: http://amsgrade8.blogspot.com/2014/02/courthouse-field-trip-expectations.html