In honor of Ethan’s accomplishment, the 8th grade team will be collecting jars of peanut butter for DoSomething.Org’s Peanut Butter + Jam Slam. Donations will be accepted to Ms. Costantino’s room until April 14th. Donated peanut butter will be given to the North Borough’s Community Outreach food bank.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Congratulations Ethan Woodfill!
The 8th Grade Team would like to congratulate Ethan Woodfill for being honored with The President's Volunteer Service Award. Read more about this accomplishment on the school district website.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Events and Dates
Friday, March 28
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Monday, March 31
[science] Pds F & G Controlled Experiment assignment due
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Tuesday, April 1
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] MATH & READING
Wednesday, April 2
[AMS GRADE 8] Reading/Math PSSA Tests make-up
Thursday, April 3
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 4
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Monday, April 7
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Wednesday, April 9
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Thursday, April 10
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
Friday, April 11
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
Thursday, April 17
9:50am Videoconference Pro Football Hall of Fame
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
Saturday, May 10
[event] ASD School Picnic Kennywood Park
Tuesday, May 13 - May 14
[KEYSTONE EXAM GRADE 8] Algebra Students
Tuesday, May 20
Kennywood Field Trip
Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, June 6
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
PSSA Testing this week!
Students in the 8th grade will be taking PSSA tests this week.
Tuesday
Wednesday &
Friday
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
Freshman Scheduling Information
Dear Students/Parents/Guardians,
As we get closer to the end of the 2013-2014 school year, it
is time to begin to think about the transition from middle school to high
school. This letter is meant to give you
a clear understanding of the scheduling process.
Week of March 24th:
Mr. Pellicano will be in one of the 8th
grade classrooms to have a general discussion in regards to this transition.
After Third 9
Weeks: The 8th grade
teachers will make recommendations for placement in academic or honors courses.
* You will receive notification of
the teacher recommendations at that time.
* We realize that students could
perform far better or worse during the final grading period and this could
affect the recommendation.
Week of April
7th : Mr. Como, high
school guidance counselor, will spend a day in one of the 8th grade classes
to continue the transition discussion. Topics
will include credits required for graduation and elective courses and the
overall scheduling process.
May 29th :
“Bump Up Night” will be held for all 8th
grade students and their families. It
will be held from 6:00-7:30 this evening.
Students will be given a tentative schedule for 9th grade and
have a chance to walk through the high school building. Future meetings can be
set up with the high school counselors should there be any additional
questions.
Sincerely,
Aaron Pellicano
Middle School Counselor
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Events and dates
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
Tuesday, April 8
[Event] Musical Assembly
Wednesday, April 9
9:50am [PSSA GRADE 8] Writing PSSA Test
Friday, April 11
[Reading] Read your WWII Fiction Book. Take AR quiz on 4/11
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!
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PSSA Math and Reading Testing March 25 through April 1
NOTICE
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.
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
- Take your AR book to each testing period. If you have extra time after you complete a test, you may read silently at your desk.
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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.
- Do your best to get a good night’s rest prior to testing days and eat a nutritious breakfast. A good sleep and nutrition can make a difference!
- Avoid scheduling doctor appointments or other out-of-school activities during testing times. Participation in PSSA exams is a state requirement. Making up tests pulls you from your regular classes. As a result, you will miss valuable class time. It will be your responsibility to make up any classwork you miss. Of course, if you are genuinely ill, please stay at home and take the necessary time off to get well. You will perform better on a test if you are healthy.
- Invest your best effort in these tests. Show what you know. Your personal
achievement is monitored by teachers and counselors to help make decisions about your academic needs and placements.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
PSSA Snack Update
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.
Science quiz retakes
A science quiz retake has been scheduled for Thursday!
https://sites.google.com/site/sci8haskins/unit-g-chemical-reactions/g3quizi
https://sites.google.com/site/sci8haskins/unit-g-chemical-reactions/g3quizi
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
No School
Friday, 3/21/14
Parent-teacher Conferences
This week:
Tue: Reading-Literary Terms Test
Wed: 3rd nine-weeks ends
Thu: Civics-Judicial Branch Test
Fri: no school
Wed: 3rd nine-weeks ends
Thu: Civics-Judicial Branch Test
Fri: no school
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Remind 101,
this week
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