SAVE THE DATE

8th Grade News Welcome Back to School!!! We are excited to be working with your child,

helping him or her reach their full potential.

School Mission:

Invictus Prep exists to empower scholars with

the academic and ethical foundations necessary for excellence in high

school, college, and life.

Integrity

Courage

Excellence

Determination

General Announcements - All 8th Grade students should be looking through the High School Directory to start thinking about high school choices.

- Please attend any open houses that high schools are offering to learn more about different programs schools are offering.

- All students and parents should be checking Jupiter regularly to stay updated on grades being posted by their teachers.

Progress Reports October 7

SHSAT October 22 and 23

Tickets for the Specialized High School Admissions Test will be

distributed by October 20.

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Please regularly check Jupiter for

updates on grades!

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Education is the most powerful weapon, which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS Ms. Bettencourt and the 8th Grade classes are reading Inside Out and Back Again, which is the story of Ha and

her family who struggle to make a new life in America during the Vietnam War. Students are reading closely, analyzing text, and making inferences.

MATHEMATICS

Ms. Mullings and the 8th Grade classes are learning about the Real Number System. They are differentiating between rational and irrational numbers and how to approximate non-perfect squares. The Algebra section has just completed Unit 1, which had an additional focus on scientific notation and integer properties.

SCIENCE Ms. K. and the 8th Grade classes are learning about

reproduction and the beginning of life. They are learning about the difference between mitosis and meiosis. They also learned about cell structure and function, as well as diffusion.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The 8th grade welcomes Mr. Joseph, where the classes are learning about Reform Movements in the 1800’s. They are learning about the relationship between the institution of slavery and the need for those movements. Students are also making connections to

reform issues that are affecting America today.

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ELA/MATH INTERVENTION

The 8th Grade ELA and Math Intervention classes, taught by Mr. Pinkett and Ms. Patrick, will be working with iReady to address skills that need to be reinforced and/or re-taught. The students have already taken their diagnostic assessments and are working in small groups to improve their literacy and problem solving skills.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH

This year 8th Grade students will have the opportunity to take Health, taught by Mr. Barriga. The first unit was the skeletal system, where the students learned about the different bones in the body and how they all work together. Students recently took their exam on the skeletal system. Six students scored over a 95%, and three students – Paige R., Tyler S., and Sayon B. – scored a 100%! Congratulations to all!! Physical Education classes started this year with class rules and stressed the idea of “Safety First.” They are now moving into physical fitness testing, testing for cardiovascular endurance, upper body core, and lower body muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility range of motion around the joints.

ENRICHMENT

This year IPCS is offering more enrichment opportunities for our students. We welcome back Ms. Dreger who is excited to work with our fantastic and talented dancers. We also welcome our new art teacher Mr. Moussavi and our music teachers, Mr. Jones and Ms. Robbi. In addition to Dance, Art, and Music, we are offering Spoken Word/Hip Hop, taught by Ms. Mothersil and Media Arts, taught by Ms. Huie. The students are excited about these new offerings and cannot wait to demonstrate their talents.

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FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

Ms. Cupid is back, working with our 8th Grade students, helping them reach their greatest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Currently, the 8th Grade is in the midst of the High School Application process. All families are encouraged to attend open houses and information sessions for various high schools throughout the city. In addition, students and families should be looking through the high school directory to begin to narrow down their top 12 choices. Reminder the SHSAT is October 22 and 23. All students who are taking this test should be actively preparing. Review books can be purchased at bookstores like Barnes & Noble or online at Amazon.com.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Mr. Burhans is working with our 8th Grade students, helping strengthen the foundational skills that are needed to be successful with the ELA and Math curriculum. Skills that are focused on in small, more personalized sessions will help the students become more proficient with more complex tasks and concepts.

IPCS ATHLETICS

The 2016-2017 athletic season has begun at IPCS. First up is Flag Football, where games will be played at St. John’s Park, beginning October 1 at 9am. Congratulations to Jemi O., Douglas C., David Ob., Joshua A., Kendell S., Captains Dennis U., Nayla D., Saleem A., and Kacion M., and Manager Ola M. for making the team this year. Best of luck!!!