Thursday/Friday December 16 & 17

Greek & Latin roots test today and tomorrow.

World War II project due MONDAY.

Midterms will be mailed home on Friday. The Language arts test and project will not be on them. Please contact me if you would like an updated grade next week.

Thanks!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots Test TOMORROW and FRIDAY.

World War II project due MONDAY.

I will be after school today, and Friday. I am also available on Thursday, but it will be less difficult to talk as I am advising yearbook at that time.

Monday, December 13, 2010

No Greek & Latin roots worksheets.

Greek & Latin roots test THIS WEEK! Thursday or Friday. We have changed our schedule this week, please remember! Thursday and Friday core classes are switched. Please study accordingly.

World War II project due MONDAY, December 20.

I am able to stay after school this week Tuesday-Friday. There is no late bus on Friday, PLEASE arrange to be picked up NO LATER than 4:30pm.

Thursday/Friday December 9 & 10

Greek & Latin roots: VIS

G&L test next week 12/16 & 12/17

World War II project due 12/20. I will be after school every day next week. Please send a note in with your child if you would like him or her to stay. All students must be picked up by 4:30 in the back parking lot.

Tuesday/Wednesday December 7 & 8

Greek & Latin Roots Sheet: UN

G&L test 12/16 or 12/17

WWII project due 12/20

Monday, December 6, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots: Terr/Terra A,B,C + vocab

Test 12/16 or 12/17

Midterms will be mailed home this month! Please watch for them.

WWII project due 12/20. I will be after school today, tomorrow, Wednesday of this week. I am also available during 7th period and lunch Wed-Friday.

Tuesday/Wednesday November 30 & December 1

Greek & Latin roots: Tele A,B,C + vocab

TEST on Unit 3 December 16 & 17

World War II project DUE December 20!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Greek & Latin roots: Super A,B, C

Reminder: World War II project due December 20 (NOT December 6)

Please see me if you would like to stay after. I am available almost any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Yearbook meets on Thursday, so it is not the best choice if you need my attention. I will need a note indicating how you plan to get home.

I am also available during lunch Wed-Friday and during study halls some days. (Please see me to arrange study hall time.)

I'm looking forward to seeing your projects!

Thursday/Friday November 18, 19

Greek & Latin Roots: RE

Finish chapters 18 & 19 and questions for both for MONDAY.

Work on project. Due date December 20.

Tuesday, November 16

Periods 1 & 4-- I gave you the wrong Mr. Tom questions tonight. Please disregard the questions until you see me on Thursday.

Homework: Scrib/scrip due Tuesday/Wednesday; Spec due Thursday/Friday

Midpoint check-in for project due tomorrow.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots test TOMORROW and/or WEDNESDAY. Please use my the study activities to help you prepare.

Read Good Night Mr. Tom chapter 14 (New Beginnings) and do questions.

Project check in Monday, November 15, 2010.

Study Tips for Upcoming Test

Here are some ideas for how to study for the upcoming vocabulary test:

1. Flashcards- Make flashcards using index cards or notebook paper with your vocab words on the front and the definitions on the back. Quiz yourself on one side (you see the word and provide the definition) and then flip the deck over and quiz yourself the other way. A few times a day between now and the test will do wonders!

2. Review the sentences on your worksheet. Section B of the worksheets we've completed in the new unit will help you. Review the meaning of the words as they are used in context to be sure you understand them.

3. Write your own sentences. Using the sentences from section B as a guide, write your own sentences that correctly incorporate your vocabulary words.

Hope this helps!

Thursday/Friday November 4/5

No Greek & Latin roots worksheet, BUT...

Book 1 Unit 2 test is Tuesday/Wednesday next week. Use the study activities on my website to study.

project check-in Monday, November 15. I will have details for the project for students on Monday.

Good Night Mr. Tom-- Read and do questions for chapters 12 and 13 for Monday

Tuesday/Wednesday November 2 & 3

Phew! I'm back after a few days out with a sick child. It's good to be back!

Homework: "SCOPE" worksheet- A,B,C + vocab

Greek & Latin roots test next week 11/9 or 11/10

WWII project check in has been moved (again!) to November 15. I will have project details available before then. The due date for the project will be moved as well- approximately two weeks later.

Report cards will be sent home on November 19. Grades close November 10. Any questions, please ask!

Thursday/Friday October 28 & 29

Greek & Latin roots worksheet: Post (A, B, C2 and vocab)

GMT Chapter 11 and questions (due Monday)

Greek & Latin test 11/9 or 11/10 (study activities here on the website under helpful links)

Windham Tech Open house November 18 6PM-8PM

Tuesday/Wednesday October 26, 27

Greek & Latin Roots: Phon/phone

Read chapter 10, do chapter 10 questions

Greek & Latin roots test 11/9 or 11/10 (Book 1, unit 2)... Review activities available online.

Halloween Social is Thursday! Please return permission slips immediately.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots: Ped

G & L test on book 1, unit 2 November 9/10

Do questions for chapter 9

Continue working on WWII project-- due early December.

Thursday, October 21

Field Trip tomorrow! Bring money for McDonald's!

Homework: Greek & Latin roots sheet : MULTI (A,B,C + vocab)

Project ideas are OVERDUE! If you have not turned in YOUR topic, please do so as soon as you can!

Tuesday/Wednesday: October 19/20

Ahhhhhh....back to the classroom! WINGS was wonderful-- hope everyone who attended felt the same. It was really fun to watch this group of eighth graders work together to solve puzzles and rescue their favorite teachers from rogue dinosaurs! :)

Homework:

Greek & Latin worksheet-- Man/Manu + vocab

GMT questions for chapter 8 (School)

Field trip this Friday to the New Britain Museum of American Art! (Four people in my homeroom are still missing permission slips!)

Tuesday/Wednesday October 5/6

Greek & Latin Roots "Hyper" parts A, B, C and Vocab

Do Chapter 6 (Zach) questions.

World War II project topics due FRIDAY-- requires parent/guardian signature.

World War II Project Ideas

As an ongoing and culminating activity for Good Night Mr. Tom, you will complete a World War II project of your choice! Ideas for projects are listed below. A timeline completing the project is attached.

Please select one project, ask a parent or guardian to sign off on your idea and then obtain the details for your project from your teacher. Though it is not specifically indicated, you are welcome to use technology for your projects. For example, if you would prefer to create your board game on line, please feel free.

Because of the variety of projects available, there will not be time to work on them during class. If you would like to stay after school to work, please see me to arrange a day. I am available almost any day until 4:30. Twenty-four hours notice is best.

History

Historical Timeline- Develop an illustrated timeline that explains a topic from World War II. You will be required to include twenty events with different levels of explanation.

Language Arts

“Current” Event- Pretend you are a television producer and design a tv news show geared to children age 10-16 that discusses current trends and issues in WWII. Design a pilot episode and develop a story board for the program. Taping the episode earns extra points!

Art

Create artistic portfolio for an exhibit to be displayed at a “local” gallery. Your four pieces of art should focus on a World War II theme and demonstrate a favored artist’s style.

Research Paper

Write a 5-7 page paper using proper MLA and research techniques on a World War II topic of your choice. This is an excellent way practice what will be required of an A-level high school student.

Board Game

Develop a board game that teaches players about a topic of World War II. Game must be creative, though it can certainly follow the format of an existing board game. Rules must be clear so that players of your designated age level can participate.

Create-your-own

Do you have an idea that you’d like to explore that is not included on this list? Write a brief (less than one page) proposal about what you would like to do. Indicate the number of hours you plan to work on your project and what the final outcome will entail. Create-your-own projects are subject to approval from me and are not necessarily guaranteed.

Please keep in mind that these projects are designed with you in mind. You may find that I encourage you to work on a particular project based on your future goals. There will be opportunities early in the project timeline when you may choose a different topic.

Tuesday/Wednesday October 5, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots "Hyper" parts A, B, C and Vocab

Do Chapter 6 (Zach) questions.

World War II project topics due FRIDAY-- requires parent/guardian signature.

Thursday/Friday September 30 & October 1

Good Night Mr. Tom chapters & questions due Monday

Chapters 3, 4, 5

Tuesday/Wednesday September 29, 2009

Greek & Latin roots test tomorrow or Friday (depending on class!)

Due Monday: Good Night Mr. Tom chapters 3, 4, 5. Also chapter questions due!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Greek & Latin roots TEST this week-- 9/30 or 10/1 depending on class.

Read GMT chapters 3, 4 and 5 for MONDAY.

Thursday & Friday 9/23 & 9/24

Greek & Latin Roots "GRAPH" A&B only.

Study for TEST! 9/30 or 10/1

Tuesday & Wednesday...September 21/22

Greek & Latin Roots "Extra"

Good Night Mr. Tom questions-chapter 2

G&L test 9/30 or 10/1

Dance this Friday, 9/24... permission slips due Thursday during homeroom. Permission slips will not be accepted after homeroom Thursday or at the door.

A reminder to all families of students attending the dance: For the safety of everyone, please come inside to sign your child out. Thanks!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots- EXTRA

Study for Test! 9/30 or 10/1

Good Night Mr. Tom (chapter 1) questions. (Period 4--also reading)

Thursday/Friday 9/16 & 9/17

Greek & Latin roots: DICT

G&L test 9/30 or 10/1

Tuesday/Wednesday

This homework is for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 14/15 (depending on when your class meets.)

Greek & Latin: Contra/Contro--A,B & C + vocab list

Be sure to begin studying for the test (9/30 or 10/1). Use the links here on my site to help you!

Book Orders due tomorrow: 9/15/10

Monday, September 13, 2010

Auto- worksheet & vocab

Test 9/30 or 10/1 (depending on class). Use the study guide on my website (helpful links) for studying assistance.

Friday, September 10, 2010

No homework, but students should begin studying for the first Greek & Latin roots test, which will be on September 30 or October 1 (depending on class meeting).

There is a link under "Helpful Links" with study activities. Please look for Book 1 unit 1.

Enjoy your weekend!

September 9, 2010

Homework:

Language Arts: No worksheets, but please begin studying for the Greek & Latin roots Book 1 Test... (date still TBD-in the next two weeks or so...)

CACS: Quiz Tuesday (9/14/10) on genres of literature. Use study activities found under "Helpful Links" to prepare.

Book Orders due Wednesday 9/15/10.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Open House tonight! Please join us from 6:30 to 7:30 in the eighth grade classrooms and in the cafeteria. I'm looking forward to meeting families!

Homework tonight:

Greek & Latin roots worksheet "Audi" and vocab

Block scheduling begins tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact me at jlindsay@ashfordct.org.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Open House tomorrow! Please plan to be here from 6:30-7:30 as we share the new middle school wing with you!

Homework:

Aster/Astro worksheet

Aster/Astro vocab in notebook

If you have not returned your Internet permissions form, please do so ASAP! You will not be allowed to work online without permission.

WINGS: October 13 & 14

Day 2

Wow! Day two has drawn to a close... It was another super day with the class of 2011. Please note a few important dates:

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Fall PTO Fundraiser begins

6:30-7:30 Open House

Tonight's homework:

Aqua/Aque parts A,B & C and vocabulary written into notebooks.

Please return welcome letters by tomorrow.

Summer packets are due by Tuesday of next week. Also, the PTO sent home their information packets today, and a flyer was sent regarding the middle school (grades 5-8) open house.

See you soon!

First Day of School

Hello! Today was our first day of school. Everything went well and I am now even more excited for a super year!

You will be able to find homework for language arts here on my classroom page. If you have any questions, please contact me at jlindsay@ashfordct.org.

Homework: September 1, 2010
All Classes:

Welcome letter signed and returned by Friday.
Greek & Latin roots worksheet "Anti" parts A, B & C due Thursday.
Greek & Latin vocab copied into notebook due Thursday.

See you tomorrow!

Welcome back!

Hello New Eighth Graders and Families!

I am really looking forward to another fantastic year of learning in eighth grade language arts. As you may recall, there were many exciting changes this summer and now you'll find us in room 24!

Please stay tuned over the next few weeks for updates and other important information. As always, you can reach me at jlindsay@ashfordct.org.

Thanks so much and.... let's have some fun!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Greek & Latin roots sheet: Mis A&B only + vocab

Test corrections due Friday-- anybody can do them, not only those who score 59% or below.

Write Night is Friday! Please join us in room 36 at 6:30.

Permission slips due for end-of-year activities.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Wow! A Night at a Museum was FANTASTIC! Thanks so much to all the students who participated and the families who came to share.

Next week: Write Night! Please join us as seventh and eighth graders read aloud their original or much-loved written works. Friday, May 21 6:30PM in room 36 (my room!)

May and June journals are optional-- they will earn students extra credit.

Submissions and reading for Write Night will also earn students extra credit.

Call your child's homeroom teacher for a list of end-of-year events for eighth graders.

See you at Write Night!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

No homework.

Remember, Night at the Museum this Thursday 6:30 to 8:00. If you can't come, please Edmodo during that time!

WRITE NIGHT is NEXT week--Friday, March 21 6:30 in room 36.

The May and June journals are optional:

May- What would you do differently if you could do eighth grade over again?

June- What do you want me to remember about you when you graduate?

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

May and June journals are optional. If you do not do them, it will not hurt you. If you do them, they will improve your grade.

Night at the Museum- May 13 (projects for language arts will earn you extra credit.)

Write Night- May 21 (presenting will earn you extra credit.)

Be sure to turn in your end-of-year field trip/picnic/dance permission slips by May 21.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots test tomorrow or Friday.

Midterms next week.

Come try to dunk me on Saturday at the Jamboree-- I'll be there at 2pm.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Greek & Latin roots test has been shortened to fit the single block schedule this week. Students are only responsible for roots & vocab words (not the additional Latin/Greek within the definitions).

No April journal.

Midterms NEXT week. Please be sure you completed your WIKI assessment.

Night at the Museum postponed to May 13.

Write Night will be May 21.

Monday, April 26, 2009

Greek & Latin Roots test Thursday or Friday of THIS week.

No April journal.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots: Hydro & Ject A& B ONLY--DUE FRIDAY.

April 29/39 TEST on Greek & Latin roots.

Finish reading TKM over break.

Please prepare ONE (or more) items for Night at the Museum. Some suggestions are: Wiki, Wordle, Research Paper, VOKI, Alphabiography

Please take the Wiki Survey and Wiki Assessment on my webpage, under helpful links.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Read through the end of chapter 21 for Monday.

No Greek & Latin roots this weekend.

No April journal.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots:   Cred--ALL

To Kill a Mockingbird--read THROUGH chapter 21 for MONDAY

Remember: no April journal

Report cards will be sent home on Friday!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Greek & Latin roots:   CON 

TKM:  Read chapter 16

No April Journal

Tomorrow:  Field trip to the Bushnell and the Science Center.   BRING A LUNCH!  Dress appropriately--school dress code applies.

Tuesday/Wednesday March 30/31

Latin/Greek:   Circ/Circum  ALL (Period 5 choose C1 or C2)

Read chapter 12

Today is the last day for March journals.

NO APRIL JOURNALS

Monday March 29, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots Circ/Circum  All (Period 5 choose either C1 or C2)

TEST corrections due Tuesday during HOMEROOM.

Journal prompt for March--due 3/31

Permission Slips for Hartford field trip:  DUE THURSDAY APRIL 1.  *Note:  we will be back for regular busses--NOT for late bus as indicated.*

Thursday/Friday March 25/26

Lots of homework:  

Ben/Bene worksheet + vocab-A,B & C

Read to end of part 1 for Monday.  

March journals due 3/31/10

Grades close NEXT WEEK--Report cards distributed April 8, 2010

Tuesday/Wednesday March 23 & 24

Read chapers 6 & 7 for next class

Greek & Latin: Ambi/Amphi ALL--

March journal due 3/31

NO APRIL JOURNAL

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Read THROUGH chapter 5 for Monday. 

March journal due 3/31.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots Test Wednesday or Thursday 3/17 or 3/18

TKM: Read chapter 3

Journals due March 31!

Monday, March 15, 2010

We have begun To Kill a Mockingbird!  Students should finish chapter 1 tonight.

******DATE CHANGE******

The Greek & Latin roots test will be Wednesday and Thursday, March 17 & 18.

*****DATE CHANGE*****

Don't forget your March journal!

Report cards go home April 8, 2010.

March 22 is a Professional Day for teachers--no school for kids!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots Test March 16/17.   There are review activities available:  http://www.quia.com/jg/1580125.html

March journal prompt due 3/31

This is the last week of CMTs!  Get lots of rest and eat a good, healthy breakfast!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots test March 16 & 17.

March journal prompts due 3/31/10.

CMTs start again next week!  Get lots of rest and eat a healthy breakfast!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Congratulations on finishing the CMT writing prompt!  I am so proud of all of you who worked so hard to do a GREAT job!  I look forward to seeing your success when the results come in!

No Greek & Latin roots worksheets this week.   

Greek & Latin roots test: Book 2, Unit 1  March 16 or 17.

March Journal Prompt Due 3/31:  What are your talents?

Journal prompts

The remaining journal prompts for the year are as follows:

March          What talents do you have? 

April            What three words describe you right now? 

May             If you could do eighth grade all over again, what would you do differently?     

June            What would you like me to remember about you when you graduate?

Monday, March 1, 2010

Good Luck on your CMTs!

Greek & Latin roots test Tuesday, March 16 or Wednesday March 17.

March journal prompt due March 31.

Thursday & Friday homework

Kilo/Mill/Milli due Monday: worksheet and vocab

CMT tests next week! PLEASE get good sleep and eat right! (Breakfast does matter!)

Greek & Latin Roots test on Book 2, Unit 1 March 16 or 17.

Don't forget journals are due THIS SUNDAY: February 28, 2010.

Wednesday February 25, 2010

FEBRUARY JOURNAL PROMPTS due 2/28/10 via email to jlindsay@ashfordct.org

Greek & Latin Roots Sheet Cent/Centi--ALL + vocab

Monday, February 8, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots Sheet:  Penta/Quint  A,B & C   also vocab in notebook

February Journal

Finish Pro/Con sheet if necessary

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Greek & Latin roots worksheet-- Bi/Di     ALL, copy vocab words into notebook

February journal prompt

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Period 1:  READ 228 in introductions packet--do page 231.

Period 6:  If we did not complete the packet in class, please do the same as above.

February Journal prompt due at the end of the month--Who is your best friend?  What makes him/her your best friend?

CACS:  Study for genres quiz-happening on Tuesday

YEARBOOK orders are due TOMORROW!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Greek & Latin roots Final--today and tomorrow.

We have Benchmark testing Thursday and Friday.

If students did not complete their page for the Introductions packet, they should have it ready for our next class.

YEARBOOK orders are due to homeroom teachers by FRIDAY-- $25.   Families can also sponsor a page with a congratulations message for $5.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots FINAL next week-- Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on class).  

I will host a study session after school on MONDAY, January 25 until 4:30.  Students must take the late bus home or be picked up by 4:40pm behind the school.  Please bring a note if you plan to stay.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Greek & Latin Roots Test Postponed to Tuesday or Wednesday of NEXT WEEK.

Research Paper WAS due LAST Friday, January 15, 2010.

Report cards will be going home THIS Friday, January 22, 2010.

Greek & Latin Roots Final Postponed

The Greek & Latin Roots final will be postponed to a day NEXT WEEK.   

Due to this shortened week, and an assembly Thursday, there will not be sufficient class time to dedicate to the exam.   Students will be informed of the new test day during class on Wednesday, January 20, 2010.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Research Papers due Friday.

Book Orders due Friday.

Greek & Latin roots FINAL- next week 1/20 or 1/21 (depending on class).

Monday, January 11, 2010

Research Paper due date:   Friday, January 15, 2010

Greek/Latin roots FINAL next week--January 20 or 21-depending on class.

Book orders due THIS Friday (January 15)

No January journal

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Happy New Year!

The World War II research paper due date has been postponed.  The new due date is FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 2010.  

Book 1 Greek & Latin words FINAL is 1/20 or 1/21 (depending on class).

Reminder:  There is no January journal prompt.