APRIL WRAP-UP

Wow, what a month! Here it is the end of April already. We just got back from our Rockwall field trip and everyone had a great time! I wasn't able to climb, but it was fun watching and cheering all of you on. Some of the climbs were difficult and it was exciting to see you reach the top. Yep, just like school or any goal, stay focused, keep your eyes on the goal, keep going, don't give up, and you'll make it to the top! Remember that when you are trying to accomplish anything...you CAN be successful...just like your rockwall climbing experience.
So here's what going on ....
ELA - If you missed the grammar test this morning, be sure you make it up by the end of the week. In reading we will have a vocabulary and comprehension quiz on Chapters 1-3 from,
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". We will then continue reading. You should be on Chapter 4, if you're not, you need to catch up. Monday we will be done with Chapter 4 and moving on, so don't get behind.
Science - Yesterday everyone took the Solar System test. If you missed it you must complete the test before the end of the week.
Math - Tomorow (Thursday) we will see how well you remember and understand solving and graphing two variable equations. I have confidence in all of you...I'm sure you've got it!
Social Studies - Be sure to finish your 4 slides for your project presentation.
Health - See Mrs. Kuhner or her blog
Advisement - Monday we will discuss your egg drop and will make your egg drop poster for the science fair. We will also share our experiences at the Delaware Rockwall.

IMPORTANT DATES

This FRIDAY, May 1st - Washington DC field trip. Be sure to dress accordingly. Bring a bag lunch and drink. Also bring money for the dinner stop on the way home. The bus leaves at 8:15 and will return to PCA around 8:30.
Thurs. 6th - Progress Reports
Sat. 9th - 8th grade Formal 7:00pm-10:00pm
Sun. 10th - Mother's Day - Don't forget your mom!
Thurs. 14th - Last day of tutoring for the school year
Frid. 15th - Science Fair
Tues. 19th - Science DSTP
Wed. 20th - Social Studies DSTP
Thurs. 21st - DSTP makeups and Spring Concert Assembly
Frid. 22nd - DSTP makeups
Memorial Weekend - Enjoy the 4 day weekend - Be Safe!!
Mon. 25th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL
Tues. 26th - additional dstp makeup day
Wed. 27th - last dstp make up day
Tues. JUNE 2nd - 8th grade GRADUATION
Tues. June 9th - Honor Roll Assembly
Wed. June 10th - End of year all day field trip to Dorney Park
Thurs. June 11th - All Day Field Day at school
Friday June 12th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for students

Here's what's happening!!

Science - Today we finished "Seasons" and tomorrow we start "Moons", which will be our last unit. Monday the 27th we will have a review and on Tues. the 28th the test. The test will include: Gravity, Tides, Seasons, Moon Phases, and a couple Planetary facts. Also on Monday the 27th, during advisement time, we will do the egg drop, so be ready!!! If you and your team members haven't prepared for the drop you best get moving! The following Monday, May 4th, during advisement you will make your Science Fair poster telling about your egg drop.

Math - Yesterday we reviewed graphing points (Unit 1 - Skill 6) and today we started "Relations Between Two Variables" (Unit 3 - Skill 11). This is where we find "the rule" between the variables. When you have mastered that, we will take it further and eventually use it for graphing.

Writing - Your Research Project was handed in yesterday, I hope! If you forgot anything, bring it in to Mrs. Muldoon tomorrow. You should have turned in the final report, the rough draft, your outline, and 15 index cards. For tonight's homework you are to write 8 sentences using linking verbs (am, i, are, look, taste, feel, seemed, become).

Reading - We are now reading "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". You must have already turned in the Chapter 1-3 vocabulary word definitions and 10 of the words used in 10 sentences. For each chapter you should write a review page, which includes: visualize, question, predict, connect, and summary. Today's homework is to write the summary from what we've read so far.
Social Studies - You should have already started your project, which requires you to make a story board template with 4 slides, of which you'll present. Not hard!

Health/PE - Refer to Mrs. Kuhner's blog or check with her in person

UP COMING IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday 29th - Field Trip - Rockwall- dress appropriately to climb walls
Friday May 1st - Field Trip - Washington DC - be sure to bring a bag lunch and drink, also money for gift shops, and our pit stop on the way home for dinner.
Friday May 15th - Science Fair (your team poster will be displayed)
Monday May 25th - No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday June 2nd - GRADUATION - Congratulations to all 8th graduates!!!
Wednesday June 10th - Field Trip - Dorney Park
Thursday June 11th - Field Day (all day fun)
Friday June 12th - Last Day of School for students - Yippie!!

Class Update

Science - We will continue "Seasons" then move into "Moons". The Science Fair Egg Drop is Monday the 27th. Be sure your team is ready with all your supplies.

WELCOME BACK!

Well here it is Sunday the 19th, 1 day before we all go back to school.

I hope you had a great spring break!

See you tomorrow

• Be sure that your Research Project is done and ready to hand in. It is due this Tuesday, the 21st and no late papers will be accepted. With the final copy be sure to include the bibliography. You must also hand in your outline, rough draft and 15 index cards. It should all be bound together or in some type of folder.
• Be sure to check back next week for updates on all of your classes. I will also be reminding you of impotant dates coming up. We are coming to the end of the school year and many events are planned. Be sure to keep everything written in your agenda so you don't forget anything.

HAPPY EASTER !!!

HAPPY EASTER!!! I hope everyone has a safe and fun spring break. Enjoy you time off!!
Check back in a few days. I will update my blog in the next day or two with important school reminders.