The 8th grade team has several field trips
planned for the spring. Click below to download the forms and letters.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Layered Curriculum in Science: Atoms and their Properties
From the Science Website
Activities Available Online:
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A layered curriculum is a way to
allow choice and differentiation in the classroom. Students can
choose activities from a menu of possible 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 fits their interests. Activities need to be turned-in on
a regular basis to meet the checkpoints.
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.
Some assignments have specific due dates.
There is a special layered curriculum calendar on the menu of
assignments. The online tutorials and assignments require a computer
with internet access. All Unit G layered curriculum assignments are due by
Wednesday, 3/16/16.
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Monday, February 22, 2016
Baseball Open Gym
There will be an open gym for 7th &
8th Grade boys interested in joining the Middle School baseball team this
upcoming season.
7th Grade open gym will be on Tuesday,
March 1 from 4:30 to 6:00.
8th Grade open gym will be on Thursday,
March 3 from 4:30 to 6:00.
See Coach Smith or Coach Johncour if you
have any questions.
Important March Dates
Thursday, March 3 - Spring Field Trip Form Due
Friday, March 4 - AMS Semi-formal
Wednesday, March 10 - Court House Field Trip 1
Friday, March 11 - No School/Previously Held Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 16 - Court House Field Trip 2
Wednesday, March 16 - End of Third Grading Period
Thursday, March 17 - Court House Field Trip 3
Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25 - No School/Spring Vacation
Tuesday, March 22 - Report Cards
Monday, March 28 - Schools in session (snow make up day)
Monday, March 28 - Schools in session (snow make up day)
SPRING GRADE 8 CONFERENCES
Thursday, February 18, 2016
PSSA Testing in April
Students in the 8th grade will be taking state PSSA tests this
school year.
PSSA TESTING:
April 11, 12, 14 &
15 - PSSA English-Language Arts 8-11AM
April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics 8-11AM
April 28 & 29 PSSA Science 9:45-11:20 AM
April 19, 20, & 21 - PSSA Mathematics 8-11AM
April 28 & 29 PSSA Science 9:45-11:20 AM
ABSENCES FROM SCHOOL ON TEST DAYS
Avoid scheduling doctor
appointments, vacations or other out-of-school activities during testing
times. Participation in PSSA
exams is a state requirement.
Making up tests pulls
students from their regular classes. As a result, they will miss valuable class
time. It will be students' responsibility to make up any classwork missed.
Of course, if students
are genuinely ill, they should stay at home and take the necessary time off to get
well. Students will perform better on a test if they are healthy.
Students should read and
review the Code of Conduct
for Test Takers prior to starting the PSSA tests.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
March Conferences
Needs-Based March Parent Conferences
The March parent-teacher conferences are needs-based. If you need to speak with the 8th grade team, we can send you a conference invitation by emailing Doug Haskins, dhaskins@avonworth.k12.pa.us.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Come to Maker Night!
On March 9 from 5 - 7 PM, the library will host
a Maker Night. All parents and students are welcome to attend! We will have a
chance for people to use the Maker Space equipment (an Epilog laser engraver
and a Mojo 3D printer) as well as other equipment and supplies for projects and
activities.
There will be a chance to participate in an activity if you are new
to making (or just want to check out a fun project) or if you already have a
great idea and just need time, space and materials we will be happy to provide
that as well!
Drop ins are welcome!
If you'd like to RSVP to confirm your spot
or you have a question about Maker Night, please contact
ehickman@avonworth.k12.pa.us.
Science Homework This Week (2/16-2/19)
Email sent to students 2/16/16:
Dear Students,
Below you will find the links to the homework for the rest of the week (2/16-2/19). Be sure to prepare for the last quiz which will be on Monday, 2/22/16.
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Assignments
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Tuesday Night
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Reading activity pages 485-495 due Wednesday
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Wednesday Night
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Thursday
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Worksheet: F11 Properties of Fluids due Friday |
Friday – Sunday
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Video: Charles’s Law Principle
Worksheet: F11 Properties of Fluids due Friday |
See you in class.
Sincerely,
Mr. Haskins
Monday, February 15, 2016
Important Dates
Thursday, March 3 - Spring Field Trip Form Due
Friday, March 4 - AMS Semi-formal
Wednesday, March 10 - Court House Field Trip 1
Friday, March 11 - No School/Previously Held Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 16 - Court House Field Trip 2
Wednesday, March 16 - End of Third Grading Period
Thursday, March 17 - Court House Field Trip 3
Monday, March 21 - Monday, March 28 - No School/Spring Vacation
Tuesday, March 22 - Report Cards
Tuesday, March 29 - Schools in session
Tuesday, March 29 - Schools in session
SPRING GRADE 8 CONFERENCES
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Hoops for Heart - Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the big day!
Hoops for Hearts is back!
Hoops for Hearts is back!
Students are reminded to return their packets and donations by the
end of homeroom tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Help AMS win the "Explore the New Manufacturing" Contest
From the AMS website:
Support
Avonworth Middle School with the "2016 Explore the New Manufacturing"
student video contest, produced by the Catalyst Connection in Pittsburgh, PA!
This is the first year of the student video contest in southwestern
Pennsylvania with 10 schools and 10 companies participating in the program.
Monday, February 8, 2016
Spring Conferences
Eighth graders are in the process of preparing for
parent-student-teacher conferences that they will lead this May. Our 8th grade advisory program guides
students to reflect on student work, progress, and goal setting throughout the
school year. Students will lead a
conference with their parents/guardians as well as their advisor in May before or after
school. Therefore, parents or guardians will be offered an opportunity to meet
with a faculty member before the end of the school year. The students are doing a great job of
preparing for their conferences, and we can't wait to meet with everyone later
this spring! Your student's advisor will
contact you at the end of April. Please be on the lookout for that message.
Needs-Based March Parent Conferences
The March parent-teacher conferences are needs-based. If you need to speak with the 8th grade team as a whole group before the May conference dates, we can send you a conference invitation. If you do not have any pressing concerns, we are looking forward to seeing you at student-led conferences in May! To receive a conference invitation, please email Doug Haskins, dhaskins@avonworth.k12.pa.us.
Important Dates
Monday, February 18 -
No School/Teacher In-Service
Thursday, March 3 -
Spring Field Trip Form Due
Friday, March 4 - AMS
Semi-formal
Wednesday, March 10 - Court House Field Trip 1
Friday, March 11 - No
School/Previously Held Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 16 - Court House Field Trip 2
Wednesday, March 16 -
End of Third Grading Period
Thursday, March 17 - Court House Field Trip 3
Monday, March 21 -
Monday, March 28 - No School/Spring
Vacation
Tuesday, March 22 -
Report Cards
Tuesday, March 29 - Schools in session
Tuesday, March 29 - Schools in session
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Heads-Up! Student-led Conferences in May
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.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Reminder: Student BYOT Device Policy
AR Midterm Progress Check
AR Midterm Progress
Check is Wednesday, February 3.
Parents can check
their students' AR goals and reading progress by clicking on the Home Connect
button below.
Use your child's AR login information.
Spring Sports Sign-Ups
Spring sports sign-ups are now available in the
office for: boys baseball, girls softball, and boys & girls
swimming. A sports physical is required to play. Physical forms are
available in the office or on Edline.
AMS 8 Receives a STEM Mini-Grant!
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| Students designing their bridge for the STEM project in the 8th grade during the 2013-2014 school year. |
Monday, January 25, 2016
Unit on Matter starts with Plankton Race
A new unit has started in science class with The Great Plankton Race as our opening activity. Competition brackets, pictures and information can be found on the science class website.
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