1. STEAM--ELA Curriculum Night
About myself,
My family,
My history as education,
My history in WB

2. The Goal of our 8th Grade Team
Our goal is to help students become complete, independent learners, secure in their ability to be successful in high school. Beyond that, we’re looking closely at the skills they need to be successful OUTSIDE of school, as well.
Opportunity to guide your student through this part of educational journey

3. Core Resources The Giver To Kill a Mockingbird
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Chrome Books
Some kids appreciate having their own copies of the books. You can order online or visit used book stores.
Chrome books– online etique-- what is plagerizing – what is using resources– what are apps???
We are all learning together (behind our kids )

4. Methods of Communication for Parents
For the most effective and timely communication, please contact me through and allow me 24 hours to respond.
Please refer to Power School for grade-based information about your child’s progress.
Please check my website for homework, reminders, extra credit, and celebrations.  My website can be accessed through the OLMS webpage. WBSD.ORG
OR just go to sweller.weebly.com

5. Work Ethic
Preparing for our futures; high school, college, and beyond. Expectations increase as we get closer to WBHS!
Complete assignments in a timely manner.
Lost work? Check the website!
Navigating the technology temptation.
If you share the work, you share the grade.
Mistakes are important opportunities!
Tech Tempts:
Plagerism
Distraction
Surfing
Using resources as resources, not as “your” work

6. You may be wondering about...
Tape
Tissue and hand sanitizer

7. You may be wondering about...
Tape
Tissue and hand sanitizer
Thank you!
If you’re interested in your own copy of this presentation, it can be downloaded from our classroom website:
sweller.weebly.com

8. Thank you!
If you’re interested in your own copy of this presentation, it can be downloaded from our classroom website:
sweller.weebly.com