Sunday, 3/9/14
Friday, March 7, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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
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.± Calculators needed for the Math PSSA Test
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.
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Science layered curriculum ends Friday
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
[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
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
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