1. WELCOME TO JAMAICA Grade Eight

2. Math – Mr. Ferro Science –Mrs. Pietros English – Mrs. Sirois Social Studies –Mrs. Printer Resource – Mrs. Silverman Assistant : Mrs. Gelineau MEET THE TEACHERS

3. MATH Some Topics Similarity Ratio, Proportion & Percent 3-D Figures/Surface Area and Volume Pre-Algebra Skills (Integers & Equations) Algebra Concepts/Linear Equations Geometry Triangle Inequality Theorem./Transformations Goal: Get ready for ninth grade Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 honors

4. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS (MRS. SIROIS)  Non-fiction and Literary texts, essays, biographies, and memoirs;  Appropriate and efficient Note taking;  Reading Engagement/Reading Logs;  Writing/Rich Vocabulary/Writers’ Rock  Response to Literature and Non-Fiction;  Argumentative and Research Writing ;  Drama/Multi-Media  Speaking, Viewing and Listening  Themes – A Will and A Way/Diversity;  Star Reading/Evidence Sandwiches.

5. SCIENCE MRS. PIETROS Review Plate tectonics /volcanoes Rocks/ Rock Cycle Storms/Weather Planetary Science Physics Graded in concepts, skills and communication

6. SOCIAL STUDIES Current Events – monthly response Ancient China Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Europe after the fall Medieval

7. RESOURCE Student Support for all students Case Manager for IEP students Advisory/RTI

8. SEMESTER COURSES Mr. Streeter– Spanish Mrs. Jeranian Health

9. DAY 1DAY 2DAY 3DAY 4DAY 5DAY 6 7:55-8:05HR 8:05 – 8:55 AFEDCB 8:55 – 9:45 BAFEDC 9:45 – 10:35 CBAFED 10:35 – 11:05 Falcon Block RtI Band/Chorus Gr 6 Team Time Advisory RtI Band/Chorus Gr 8 RtI Band/Chorus Gr 7 RtI 11:05 – 11:35 11:40 – 12:10 12:15 – 12:45 6 th lunch 7 th 8 th lunch 6 th 7 th 8th 6 th 8 th 7th 6 th 7 th 8th 6 th 7 th 8th 6 th 8 th 7th 12:45 - 1:35 EDCBAF 1:35 – 2:25 FEDCBA SCHEDULE

10. Scheduled for November ? – Half day for students Students will be present along with an adult Review trimester work thus far Goal setting Teachers will facilitate student/parent conference ? IF WE DECIDE TO DO THIS STUDENT LED PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

11. Necap Reading : October 1st-3rd Necap Math: October 8th-10th Necap Writing: October 16th- 17th Necap Science: May 13-15 IMPORTANT DATES

12. - Team Web Page Please check often for updates and team news!

13. Worcester Ecotarium and Higgins Armory – October 26 th possible PPAC February 7 th and March 7th Lake Compounce – Physics trip - June High Meadows Resort Class Trip - June FIELD TRIPS (CHANGE)

14. Dances - We are sponsoring February Dance Field Trips – Chaperones, Let us know what days you are available if you are interested. BCI check is needed – contact Susan Murphy Supply requests - Any donations are greatly appreciated, especially tissues and hand sanitizer. Yankee Candle Fundraiser – Due September 20– Do not collect sales tax VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

15. Scholastic Book Orders will go home soon Online ordering is easy www.scholastic.com/bookclubs – use your credit card and classroom code www.scholastic.com is collecting checks made out to Scholastic – no cash BOOK ORDERS

16. QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming!