1. TEAM 8-2 R.E.D. H.O.T.S. Reaching Every Day Higher On Towards Success

2. TEAM LEADERS Becki Koepke– Math Jeff Stoughton– Science Janelle Thatcher-Social Studies Cindy Rhoades - Language Arts

3. Contact information Becki.koepke@dumas-k12.net Jeff.stoughton@dumas-k12.net Janelle.thatcher@dumas-k12.net cindy.rhoades@dumas-k12.net team82@dumas-k12.net TEAM conference: 11:18AM – 12:04PM Call to set up appointment 935-4155

4. 4 boys- Team players 4 girls- Team players No marks –party Team 8-2 Six Week Awards Pride Side Meeting

5. Supplies for Team 8-2 Notebook Paper #2 Pencils (mechanical preferred with lead refill) Pencil sharpener Pens- Red/Blue/Black Dry erase markers -low odor) Folder with Pockets (for team teachers’ homework) Kleenex tissue-3 boxes TEAM- give to Science 1 set 3x5 color note cards- give to Rhoades Composition book (Social Studies) Glue ALL

6. Supplies continued Multi colored paper (not cardstock)- give to Mrs. Rhoades Map colors Markers Crayola fine line (8 count) 2 - 1” -(3 ring) Notebook binder for Math and Science Supply pouch (pencil bag) Composition Book –Social Studies Highlighters Eraser Calculator (for Algebra students)

7. Mr. Jeff Stoughton TEAM 8-2

8. All sciences Lab Safety contracts Labs Projects New technology Web site

9. 2011 TAKS Science **April 28 th ** **April 28 th **

10. Ms. Janelle Thatcher Social Studies TEAM 8-2

11. Interactive Notebook Your Key to Success in Social Studies

12. What is an Interactive Notebook? A personalized textbook A working portfolio – all of your notes and classwork – in one convenient spot.

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14. Illustrated Outlines

15. Sensory Figures

16. Sensory Figures, cont.

17. Concept Map

18. Acrostics

19. Comic Strips

20. Venn Diagram

21. 2011 TAKS Social Studies 8 th Grade **April 29 th **

22. Mrs. Becki Koepke Math TEAM 8-2

23. Things need to know: -add, subtract, multiply, divide -decimals (0.00) fractions (½) whole numbers (1,2,3,…) -place value -use of formulas

24. 2011 TAKS Mathematics 8 th Grade **April 4 th ** Re-test dates: May 17 th May 17 th June 28 th

25. Mrs. Cindy Rhoades Language Arts TEAM 8-2

26. Literature Circles  Students choose their own reading materials  Groups -small temporary groups based on the choice of book  Different groups read different books  Groups meet on a regular, predictable schedule  Kids use written or drawn notes to guide reading & discussion  Kids develop their own discussion topics

27. Literature Circles  Group meetings -open, natural conversations  Teacher’s main job is not to teach, but to support, organize, and manage.  Evaluation- teacher observation and student self- evaluation  Students form NEW groups around NEW reading choices

28. 2011 TAKS Reading 2011 TAKS Reading 8 th Grade **April 5 th ** Re-test dates: May 18 th June 29 th

29. TRAINING!!!! Practicing READING everyday is exercise for the brain. Don’t expect to win the race IF you haven’t practiced!

30. Parents Parents encourage your Child Read to your teenagers as well as to your younger children. Make a time and a place for reading in your home.

31. Encourage talking about reading in your family. Set a good example— read on your own.

32. Get to know the passionate interests of your child and connect these interests to his or her reading.

33. Check out ‘Books on tape’ at the public library -Put them in your car

34. TIPS for home theta During this sleep state the brain is busy processing information and encoding long-term memory. The brainwaves are generally 4–8 cycles per second.

35. studySpace Finding an area to do homework will promote organization and consistency producing better grades.

36. Demand excellence of yourself. You are a member of the RED HOTS! Reach Every Day Higher, On Toward Success