WELCOME Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Parents and Guardians of the Future Class of 2020! "Though...
-
Upload
andrew-haynes -
Category
Documents
-
view
226 -
download
0
Transcript of WELCOME Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Parents and Guardians of the Future Class of 2020! "Though...
WELCOME Haddam-Killingworth Middle School Parents and Guardians of the Future Class of 2020!
"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."
Carl Bard
Team 8-1 Teachers
Ms. Jen Bell–Team Leader / MathematicsMrs. Catherine Harris–Science Mr. Greg Cumpstone—American HistoryMrs. Lynne Landry–English / Language ArtsMrs. Lara Wowk–Reading / Language ArtsMs. Melissa Steinhilper–Special Education Mrs. Gale Annicelli–Para EducatorMs. Susan Stanford – Para EducatorMs. Laura Gardner–World Language, French/SpanishMrs. Cristina Santos – World Language, SpanishMr. Alan Fortin – 8th Grade Counselor
How We Help Our Students…
We have high expectations and hold students to standards. We’ll be honest with students about the quality of their work
and we will help them improve. We’ll assign homework and projects regularly so that
students can develop strong study/organizational habits. We will help students catch up, but there will be
consequences if they do not take appropriate responsibility. There will be consequences for students who are not
prepared for class. Plagiarism is taken seriously on team 8-1 according to the
student handbook. Students have been made aware through discussion in class.
Important Information Technology at home
Web Pages www.rsd17.org Power School
Technology in the classroom Contacting Teachers – absences/guidance contact ( vacations)
8-1 Theme: Respect and Responsibility / Core Values Preparation for High School! Recommendations Materials for success in classes
– technology items Independence – self-advocacy
Flex Period Reading Workshop Extension – SSR /individual assessments Science CMT Review Extra help – student contact w/teacher
We are a CT School of Distinction – our students’ achievements reflect that. Yet, we always strive to be better.
We want students to be strong life-long learners.
We want students to be invested in what they are learning, not just what points they earn.
8th Grade Philosophy
Homework is practice; task completion is necessary for success within our classes; as students are learning the material, expectation of completion is the 8th grade norm.
Opportunities for students who work diligently to retake test/redo major assignments as determined by the teacher are provided.
Extra-credit is not offered as a means of miracle working.
Alternate consequences and learning opportunities for late/incomplete work beyond deducting points from the grade may be offered.
Skill Practice in 8th Grade
Cooperative Learning on Team
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand." -- Confucius
Independent Learning Focus Learning Styles/Multiple Intelligence –
how a student learns best for study review Workshop lessons Vocabulary/Grammar in context of writing Technology – laptops
Ms. Jen Bell– Team Leader / Mathematics Team 8-1
Ms. Jen Bell– Team Leader / Mathematics Team 8-1
Grade 8 Math Pre-Algebra Algebra Extra Help
Mrs. Catherine Harris, Science Team 8-1
Grade 8 Science
Nature of Science (September-October) Lab Safety and Design Data Collection and Analysis
Physics (November-February) Motion Forces Laws of Motion Work, Power and Machines Energy
Astronomy (March-June) Sun – Earth – Moon system The Solar System The Universe
JUNEFinal Current Event Research Project
Lake Compounce Review/Application of Physics
Mr. Greg Cumpstone, 8th Grade American History - Reconstruction (1865) to present
History Philosophy: it’s all about Learning
History Units: Patriots’ Pen Reconstruction Progressive Era Growth of Industries WWI Roaring 20’s/Great Depression WWII Cold War Civil Rights Movement 1980-Present
Mrs. Lynne Landry, English / Language ArtsTeam 8-1
Website: https://sharedserver.rsd17.org/teacherwebpages/lynnelandry/default.aspx
Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop Goal - to help students learn strategies allowing them to value reading/writing for the rest of their lives. Each student should strive to read 60 minutes per day within a 5-7 day stretch, applying taught strategies such as connecting, visualizing, and evaluating.
Reading-based vocabulary strategies will be used throughout the year.
Grammar will be taught through editing and revising. Specific grammar skills will be taught in isolation as those weaknesses appear in students’ writing.
Students will be working with claim/argument, literary, and narrative writing. The goal is to help students explore a wider genre of writing.
Webcalendar: assignment and classwork posted for absences/clarifications. Class notes and documents are attached.
English/Language Arts
Ms. Melissa Steinhilper [email protected]
8th Grade Academic Support
Ms. Melissa Steinhilper [email protected]
Test preparation
Organizational skills
Time management
Assistance with work completion
Goal setting
Pre-teach and Re-teach specific skills
Applied Academics (Specials) Team: World Language Ms. Laura Gardner – French/Spanish
Mrs. Cristina Santos – [email protected]
Applied Academics– Language8-1 and 8-2
• Class meets daily• Frequent practice = movement toward fluency!
• Students enter Spanish II / French II as 9th graders• Students will be expected to use their language in class• Students need to be risk-takers – no fear of mistakes.
• COMMUNICATION is the goal!• At-home practice is crucial
Conferences We would love to talk with you individually
about our classes and the work your child will do.
Please speak with one of us today, or email any of us to sign up for October 28 and 29 conferences.
Feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns.
This will be a fantastic year!
(1:30 pm – 4:30 pm) Thurs. 10/30 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
There will be a sign-up sheet for conferences on the table in the pod when this meeting is over
Thank you for attending. Please go to the auditorium for the Washington, D.C. meeting which begins promptly at 8:20 p.m.
(DC 8th Grade trip:)
May 4, 5, 6 - 2016Coordinator: Ryan MackenziePlease sign up a.s.a.p.Please attend parent meeting directly after this presentationEF Tours will work with parents on a payment schedule that works for you.Fundraising opportunities: Christy Manley Scrips Program
Washington, DC Field Trip
This will be a fantastic year!
Thank you for joining your team 8-1 teachers this evening!
(1:30 pm – 4:30 pm) Thurs. 10/30 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
There will be a sign-up sheet for conferences on the table in the pod when this meeting is over
Thank you for attending. Please go to the auditorium for the Washington, D.C. meeting which begins promptly at 8:20 p.m.
(DC 8th Grade trip:)