Friday, June 5, 2015
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Freshman Expectations
On Wednesday, June 3 ninth graders visited AMS 8 to discuss student expectations in the high school. Students were given the sheet linked below to help them transition to the high school.
Click here to download a copy of the ninth grade expectations.
Click here to download a copy of the ninth grade expectations.
Remind Text Message Subscriber Info
Soon, all subscriber information will be deleted from the Remind text message service for @AMSGRADE8. We are preparing the account for next year’s students and parents.
Thanks for a great year!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Return Your Borrowed Materials
Search under your beds and in your closets for overdue library books and textbooks. Please return them to school!
Check out the AMS Grade 8 Blog to review the end of the school year information. This blog post will be updated regularly.
- Library materials return
- Textbook return
- Exams
Ohio Township 5k and Kids Fun Run
The Ohio Township 5k and Kids Fun Run that will take place at Ohio Township Park on Saturday, September 12.
What makes this race so unique is the involvement of the 8th Grade class. During the month of April, the entire 8th grade class worked with the Ohio Twp. Director of Parks & Recreation, Andy Rubino to plan the race. In each Civics class, students worked in small teams on a variety of tasks. Some Students developed the t-shirt, the registration form, and course route. They designed posters, fliers, commercials for announcements, and awards. Students also called local businesses to secure monetary donations to sponsor the race. The students selected Animal Friends to receive a donation from the proceeds of the race. Other groups researched the history of the race and called previous race winners to invite them to come back and participate in this year's race. Another group wrote letters to local businesses to ask permission to display fliers and posters to advertise the race.
All of the students work was shared with Mr. Rubino and the race is now open for registration. You can register online at: http://www.raceit.com/search/
A paper registration form (designed by students in my Period D Civics class) is attached to this email.
I think this is a great opportunity for students to showcase their work to the community. Please let me know if you need any additional information about the event.
Thanks,
Freshman Insect Collection
Next year students will be required to make an insect collection during the first-nine weeks. You can get started collecting specimens over the summer!Read more here.
Cross Country
Any student that is planning to be a part of the Cross Country team in High School should be sure to ask Coach Smith for a copy of the Summer training information if they didn't receive one at the meeting on Tuesday.
Parents should also complete the contact form online at http://goo.gl/forms/
Monday, June 1, 2015
The Results are In! Bridges to STEM Careers Project
8th grade students tested their bridges Friday, May 29 during the Bridge
Exposition, part of the Bridges to STEM Careers project. Thirty bridges
were tested by adding weight to each of the spans until collapse. Students and parents are welcome to check out the final ranking on the winning bridges webpage!
A special thanks to our guest experts, bridge
engineers and architects from the Pittsburgh region. Representatives from HDR,
Inc., Michael Baker Corp., and Penn Dot District 11 used their insight and expertise to help enrich
this learning activity. Bridge designs can be seen on the classroom website through the gallery page.
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| Cassie Lloyd from Penn Dot District 11 with Ryan Felter as his team's bridge has increasing amounts of weight added to the structure. |
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| Allen Peng from Penn Dot District 11 with Dennis Manko and Mr. Haskins testing a bridge. |
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| The bridge pictured above held the most weight. It is form team AB and held 120 N or 28 pounds of weight. |
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| Another bridge being tested! |
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| A leader board was on display in the library during the event so students could see how their bridge compared to others in the class. |
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| Storing thirty bridges in Lab 110 is no easy feat! Here are all of the models prior to the Exposition! |
Calendar Update!
Thursday, June 4
Return all textbooks & library books!
Friday, June 5
Last Day of School
- Library materials return
- Textbook return
- Exams
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Textbook Return
Science books are past due.
Math books are due tomorrow.
Reading & English books are due June 2.
Civics textbooks will be collected on June 4. Replacement cost for a lost textbook is: $70.47
Read about more end of the year information from the Grade 8 Blog.
Math books are due tomorrow.
Reading & English books are due June 2.
Civics textbooks will be collected on June 4. Replacement cost for a lost textbook is: $70.47
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Anne Frank final test on Tuesday
Anne Frank final for reading class
June 2
Read about more end of the year information from the Grade 8 Blog.
Cross Country Pre-Season Conditioning
Cross Country pre-season conditioning concludes next week with practices on Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4 from 3:00 to 4:00 at the High School Track.
Also, on Tuesday, June 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 in the Middle School Cafeteria there will be an informational meeting for all parents and athletes who plan to join the Cross Country team. At this meeting, you will meet the coaching staff and team captains, and also receive copies of the summer workout calendar, the summer practice schedule, a list of local 5k races, and important running safety tips. Please try to attend. However, if you cannot attend the meeting but would still like to be included in future emails about the team, contact Coach Jason Smith at jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Also, on Tuesday, June 2 from 4:00 to 5:00 in the Middle School Cafeteria there will be an informational meeting for all parents and athletes who plan to join the Cross Country team. At this meeting, you will meet the coaching staff and team captains, and also receive copies of the summer workout calendar, the summer practice schedule, a list of local 5k races, and important running safety tips. Please try to attend. However, if you cannot attend the meeting but would still like to be included in future emails about the team, contact Coach Jason Smith at jsmith@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Monday, May 25, 2015
Calendar Update
Thursday, May 28
Friday, May 29
9:45am [EVENT] Bridge Expo / Engineers Visit
8:30am AMS Awards Assembly
Tuesday, June 2
[Reading] Final Anne Frank Quiz
Wednesday, June 3
[Social Studies] CIVICS FINAL EXAM
7:00pm AMS Commencement
Friday, June 5
Check out the AMS Grade 8 Blog to review the end of the school year information. This blog post will be updated regularly.
- Library materials return
- Textbook return
- Exams
Memorial Day
The 8th Grade Team honors the sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. It's because of their bravery and dedication we commemorate this day.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
MS Olympics Tomorrow
Tomorrow (5/22) is the Middle School Olympics!
Some important reminders!
- Be sure to bring sunscreen and water!
- Wear clothes for athletic events!
- Be sure to wear athletic shoes!
- Bring a sweatshirt to school (cool in the AM)
- A hat for in the afternoon is suggested (sunny and high in the 70's)
- The Parent Network will be giving out cups of water to the kids - as well as snow cones and popcorn.
Read about more end of the year information from the Grade 8 Blog.
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