Team S.H.I.E.L.D Teachers ELA Mrs. Wood - ELA Mr. Hill -
Science Mrs. DRozario - Math Mr. Hammann- Social Studies Ms.
Pidsadnick- Spanish Mrs. Hazen- Resource
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Team S.H.I.E.L.D
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Ms. Prorok Principal Mr. Weidner Assistant Principal Mrs.
Slocum Assistant Principal Administration
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Mr. Necci & Mr. Daggett - Art Mr. Root & Mr. Tackett-
Technology Mr. Pukalo, Mr. Asquith, Ms. Cashmore & Ms. Moore-
Physical Education Mrs. LoBianco & Miss Gizzarelli FACS Mrs.
Landahl & Mrs. Lutz Health Mrs. Higgins, Mr. Burch, Mr. Reagan
& Mrs.Catalano, Ms. Stabell -Music Exploratory Team
Teachers
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Media Specialist Miss Muhlbauer Guidance Counselors Mrs. Boberg
A - K Ms. Roth L - Z Social Worker Mrs. Koser School Psychologist
Ms. Cooney Nurse Mrs. Strait Attendance Mrs. Law (Mention that
parents need to write and turn in excuses) Ameri-Corps --Miss
Washburn Support Services
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Call attendance Call greeter to request missing hw Write and
send in a note to Mrs. Law detailing reason for absence Student
must see teachers upon return Student is responsible for all work
missed Child Absent?
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September 4 th Students First Day of School October 3rd Picture
Day October 13 th Columbus Day (No School) November 7 th Picture
Make-up Day November 11 th Veterans Day (No School) November 25th
Parent/Student/Teacher Conference 12:00pm to 7:00pm November 26nd
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 7:30am to 2:00pm November 27 30
th Thanksgiving Break Important Dates
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Backpack and Draw String Bag Policy for 2014-15! Backpacks and
draw string bags are allowed to be carried to and from school, but
will not be allowed to be carried from class to class throughout
the school day. Thank you!
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The Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) was
established with the broad legislative intent to provide a school
environment free of discrimination and harassment. Harassment is
defined as creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by
verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that has or would have the
effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a
students educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or
mental, emotional or physical well-being; Cyber bullying school
must deal with it even if occurred off campus. What is DASA?
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Important pages in the agenda and go over important information
Needed for hallway travel New Agendas every 10 weeks ID Card
required to borrow books from LMC ID Card required to buy lunch
Agenda/ID Card Use
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Core Curriculum Classes - Introductions
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Are aligned with college and work expectations Are clear,
understandable, and consistent; Include rigorous content and
application of knowledge through high-order skills Build on
strengths and lessons of current state standards Are used by other
top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to
succeed in a global economy and society Are evidence-based.
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1. Read as much Non-Fiction as Fiction 2. Learn About the World
by Reading 3. Read More Complex Material Carefully (Close Reading)
4. Discuss Reading (using evidence) 5. Writing From Sources (using
evidence) 6. Academic Vocabulary
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NYS has introduced Module units as a way of successfully
implementing all of the Common Core Shifts. A Module is an 8 week
unit of study which incorporates a fictional text and several
corresponding informational texts. These Modules stress high-level
analysis and text dissection. In other words, this work will be
extremely challenging and require persistence in the classroom and
at home. All ELA units will be incorporate module style
instruction. These modules emphasize rigor, complex informational
texts, close reading, and analytical response to literature. In
addition to the Module, ELA classrooms will continue with the
Reading and Writing Workshop Philosophy, maintaining a focus on
student accountability.
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Pre-Module Questioning: In The Gettysburg Address, Lincoln says
the nation is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created
equal. Why is equality an important value to promote? Questioning
with Module Implementation: The Gettysburg Address mentions the
year 1776. According to Lincolns speech, why is this year
significant to the events described in the speech? Module style
questions are TEXT-DEPENDENT
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Students were to read TWO novels this summer, fill out a
calendar, and write a book review. All information was handed out
at the end of 7 th grade The reading calendar and book review
should be complete and ready to hand in on September 5 th, 2014.
The Summer Reading Packet is available on my website
Social Studies Course Description Units Unit 1: Reconstruction
and Civil Rights Unit 2: Industrialization and Immigration Unit 3:
America Looks Overseas Unit 4: The 1920s and Great Depression Unit
5: World War II Unit 6: The Cold War Unit 7: Entering a New
Millennium **Progress Reports are sent home EVERY week** Unit Test
Thematic/DBQ Essay This year 8th grade students will continue their
study of American History beginning with Reconstruction. Our
curriculum will take us through the rest of the 19th century then
through the entire 20th century and up to the modern era.
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Math This year in 8 th grade Math, the students will learn the
Common Core Curriculum Standards. * Scientific Calculators will be
used in class and on the NYS test. * NYS State Assessment will be
at the end of April AIS will available for students that need extra
help and we will be using iReady. Each unit the students will be
given a new student workbook. They will contain notes, practice
problems, and homework.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE This is the second of a two year Foreign
Language program. The concepts studied this year will build on
knowledge learned in 7 th grade. Passing the class and a
Proficiency Exam will fulfill the Foreign Language graduation
requirement earning one High School credit. There will be 6
assessments administered throughout the year that are aligned with
the exam in June.
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RESOURCE Mrs. Hazen is the Resource teacher for the grade 8
SHIELD team. I will be in academic classes to offer support to
students and teachers.
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Check your childs agenda Homework is posted in each classroom
and students are expected to record assignments in their agendas.
Homework policies vary per subject. Team Homework Policy
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We encourage all parents to use Parent-Portal to keep up with
your childs grades. Usernames and passwords are available through
Mrs. Franklin in the Guidance Office. Parent Portal
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BEGINS SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 Is composed of two components:
Academic Program: Work on homework, project, or a quiet place to
read. Recreation Program: Various athletics and games. *Permission
slips are necessary for all after school activities. Forms will be
available at the Main Office, the Greeters Desk or on the Pioneer
homepage. *Reminder-- Students failing 2 or more subjects will NOT
be able to attend after school recreation. Eligibility will be
updated each 5 week marking period. After School Program
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Modified Sports Science Olympiad Chess Club Certified
Babysitting Training Dance Class Panther Productions Marching Band
Yearbook Club Student Involvement Opportunities Leo Club Recreation
Program Student Council Newspaper Club Safe School Ambassadors
Musical Junior FFA Running Club *8 th Grade Trip to Washington
DC
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On the table you will find. A full list of teacher contacts The
team supply list ELA Summer Reading Packets *Email is the best way
to contact us* FYI
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To be picked up this evening and returned to home base teacher
as soon as possible: Media Consent Form After-School Program
Student Residency Form Parent Volunteer Form Free and Reduced Lunch
Form Right to Know Form (Asbestos, Pesticides, etc.) Pride T-Shirt
Form You may and turn in completed forms to homeroom teacher before
you leave. Forms
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Questions/Comments/Concerns? Thank you for coming!
