In order to close our 8th grade advisory program
and to have time to reflect on middle school academically, each 8th grade
student will be preparing to lead a parent-student-teacher conference. Our 8th grade advisory program has been
reflecting on student work, progress, and goal setting while meeting bi-monthly
throughout the school year. Each parent
and student will have a student led conference in May after school.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Snow day - work on layered curriculum
It's a #snowday! Take advantage of the time to work on your #lab110 layered curriculum. Assignments online: https://t.co/ZICuzGSgbi
2-hr delay updated to cancelation
The Avonworth School District will be closed on February 18, 2014.
Monday, February 17, 2014
This week...
Tuesday: reading- AR Progress Check
Wednesday: reading-"Ain't I a Woman" Act #4 due
Friday: sci- LC 38 points
Wednesday: reading-"Ain't I a Woman" Act #4 due
Friday: sci- LC 38 points
Friday, February 14, 2014
No school Monday
There is no school Monday for students due to Presidents' Day and teacher in-service.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
PSSA Testing dates have changed!
Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this school year. The State has extended the testing windows for PSSA tests. The revised AMS grade 8 schedule is listed below:
Read more about PSSA tests on our blog.
Reading/Math PSSA Tests
March 25 9:50 - 11:28
March 26 9:50 - 11:28, 11:59 - 1:32
March 27 9:50 - 11:28
March 28 9:50 - 11:28
March 31 9:50 - 11:28
Writing PSSA Test
April 3 11:59 - 1:32
April 4 11:59 - 1:32
April 7 11:59 - 1:32
April 9 11:59 - 1:32
Science PSSA Test
April 28 9:50 - 11:26
April 29 9:50 - 11:26
Read more about PSSA tests on our blog.
Pay It Forward Volunteer Symposium
AMS Grade 8 would like to announce the date of our annual
Volunteer Symposium! We are inviting local charities to our gym on Friday
April 25 from 12 – 130 PM so that they can meet people who are interested
in volunteering with their organization! This symposium is open to
community members who are interested in volunteering, as well as all AMS/AHS
students (especially juniors who are planning their senior project!) Mark
your calendars and consider attending if you are looking for a new way to give
back!
English Update
English 8 students are learning all about the ‘Burgh!
We have started our research project and students are really digging into their
sources and organizing their ideas. Our final product this year is a tour
of a neighborhood in our city that is designed for runners to use to learn
something about our city while getting ready for the Pittsburgh Marathon (or
who are just interested in getting a little knowledge with their
workout!) These running tours will be available sometime in April, so
keep an eye out for our publications!
Layered curriculum brings the power of choice to science class
A
layered curriculum is a way to allow choice and differentiation in the
classroom. Students can choose
activities from a menu of assignments. Assignments can be modified to
increase rigor or help a student struggling with the content. The daily
“mini-lessons” teach specific topics and skills. The lessons range from ten
to fifteen minutes which offers students ample time in class to conduct lab
activities, complete worksheet activities, or plan a project. Students
should choose assignments that interest them. They should also turn in
activities on a regular basis.
Many
resources for the layered curriculum are available on the internet. Students will have a choice of
assignments from a menu of activities. Students are to start with “Level
C – Basic Knowledge” assignments and move to “Level
B – Advanced Practice” and then on to “Level
A – Assessment” assignments. Each class period starts with a mini-lesson
and concludes with time to work on layered activities.
Scores
for the layered curriculum will be tracked by the students in their layered
curriculum activity guides (folder created in class). Copies
are available from the internet.Events and dates
Friday, February 14
[Math] Study Island: Pythagorean Theorem Assignment due
[English] Notes due at the end of class
[Science] LC C - 7 Word Wall Poster C - 10 Parent Signature
[Event] Final day for MS sports sign ups!
Monday, February 17
No School - Teacher In-service ACT 80
Tuesday, February 18
[Reading] New date! AR Progress Check Tuesday, 2/18.
Wednesday, February 26
[Social Studies] Suffrage Test
Thursday, February 27
[Event] Women’s Portrayal on Television - Videoconference
Tuesday, March 4
[Field Trip] Courthouse field trip
Wednesday, March 5
[Event] 8th graders to visit the book fair
Thursday, March 6
[Field Trip] Courthouse field trip
Friday, March 7
[Science] LC Unit Test (ALL STUDENTS)
Wednesday, March 12
2-Hour Delay Teacher In-service
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Reminder: Field trip forms due
Spring field trip information
The 8th grade team has several field trips planned for the spring. Click below to download the forms and letters.Read more about the field trips.
Print, complete and return the permission slip.
Monday, February 10, 2014
This week:
Tue: sci-test & notebook check
Fri: Math-study island & final day for spring sports sign-up
Fri: Math-study island & final day for spring sports sign-up
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Spring field trip information
The 8th grade team
has several field trips planned for the spring. Click below to download the
forms and letters.
Read more about the field trips.
Print, complete and return the permission slip.
Read more about the field trips.
Print, complete and return the permission slip.
Atoms Layered Curriculum to begin Tuesday
Students in science class will begin their new unit on Tuesday. Each student needs a portfolio folder with three fasteners for this unit. Many students purchased these folders at the beginning of the school year and stored them in the lab.
There is
a quiz
tomorrow on the behaviors of gases. Also, there is a unit
test on Tuesday. Check the science website, www.haskinssci8.info for more information.
Events and Dates
Many dates for events have changed due to the recent school cancellations and delays.
Spring field trip information is now available on Edline.
[Reading] Study Island Author's Purpose
[Science] Quiz: Behavior of Gases and Fluids
Tuesday, February 11
[Science] Unit Test and notebooks to be evaluated
Thursday, February 13
8:00am[Event] Advisory
10:00amEvent] Electronic Field Trip
12:00pm[PSSA TEST] Writing ELA Field Test
Monday, February 17
No School - Teacher In-service ACT 80
Thursday, February 27
[Event] Women’s Portrayal on Television - Videoconference
Tuesday, March 4
[Field Trip] Courthouse field trip
Thursday, March 6
Wednesday, March 12
2-Hour Delay Teacher In-service
Tuesday, March 18
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, March 19
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Thursday, March 20
9:50am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
11:56am[PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Friday, March 21
No School
Monday, March 24
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
Holocaust Videoconference
Tuesday, April 1
[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Wednesday, April 2
[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Thursday, April 3
[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 4
[PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Thursday, April 17 - Friday, April 18
No School - Spring Vacation
Monday, April 21
School back in session
Thursday, April 24
[Event] National Pay It Forward Day
Tuesday, April 29
9:53am [PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Wednesday, April 30
9:53am[PSSA GRADE 8] Science PSSA
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
2-HOUR Delay Teacher In-service
Friday, May 9, 2014
[Event] History Center Field Trip & Strip District Tour
Monday, May 12, 2014 & Tuesday, May 13, 2014
[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Kennywood Field Trip
Monday, May 26, 2014
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
The 8th
grade homework calendar is available on our Edline page.
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