1. Open House 2014-2015 8 Green 8 White &

2. THE TEACHERS: 8 Green ELA- Mrs. Maura Bruno Social Studies- Mr. Michael Bollinger Science- Miss Teresa Sondek Math- Mr. Kristian Ruggiero

3. THE TEACHERS: 8 White ELA- Mr. Joseph Brautman Social Studies- Mr. Rick Sweeney Science- Mr. Mike Kankolenski Math- Miss Nina Calarco

4. THE TEACHERS: Shared Foreign Language- Mr. Marc Cousins Foreign Language- Mrs. Eileen Lapp-Hastings Consultant Teacher- Mrs. Kandis Adelizi Consultant Teacher- Mrs. Crystal Thomas

5. Curriculum- Math 8 Common Core - Algebra- High School Credit - Preparing for the NYS Math Assessment and the NYS Regents Curriculum- Algebra 1 -Pre-Algebra -Preparing for the NYS Math Assessment -Pre-Algebra -Preparing for the NYS Math Assessment

6. Social Studies Curriculum  US/NYS history from Civil War to present.  Despite the State’s decision to drop the NYS Assessment, students will continue to focus on the skills that have traditionally been deemed important.  This will include analyzing historical documents and writing document based essays (DBQ’s).

7. ELA Curriculum  Exploration of Literature & Literary Elements  Literary Analysis  Expository Writing  Poetry  Vocabulary  NYS Assessment preparation

8. Science 8 Curriculum  Homework is on the chalk board and verbally administered to the students.  Topics covered: Chemistry, Electricity/Magnetism, Solar System, Weather/Climate, and Earth Science.  We will be preparing for a two part NYS Science Assessment (written and lab practicum) throughout the year.

9. Living Environment Curriculum  Homework is posted daily on the board and given verbally.  Topics Covered: What is Science, Cells, Reproduction/Development, Human Physiology, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, and Human Impact.  There is a Living Environment Regents Exam in June, where a component is from NYS Labs completed in Lab Class (Part D). Along with 8 th Grade Science Assessment.

10. Keys to Success  HOMEWORK!!!  Staying Organized  Preparation  Seeking extra help

11. State Assessments  ELA – April 14 th -16 th  Math – April 22 nd -24 th  Science - Performance May 20 th -29 th (date to be chosen later) Written –June 1st  Social Studies - None

12. Website www.lew-port.com

13. MISCELLANEOUS INFO. AIS Online Grades Behavior Rules Parent Conferences