Wrap up before the holiday!

This week we will be wrapping up our unit on volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. Remember, we will be having a quiz over volume on Wednesday and start the vocabulary for our next topic, surface area. 

 

Countdown to the Holidays!

Our first holiday break is fast approaching! Be sure to come to school and pay attention in class so you can enjoy the break, worry free. This week we will be dissecting linear graphs and learning all the vocabulary associated with them. First up, slope, also known as the rate of change (from 7th grade). The slope of a graph tells us the steepness of a line and whether the rate of change is increasing or decreasing. Make sure you come to school everyday, so you don't miss out!

Reminders:

- Bus safety presentation on Monday at 9 am
- This is the 1st week of the 3rd six weeks, clean slate, lets make it count! Let go of  habits, and set higher goals!

District Benchmarks!

This week we will be having our District Benchmarks! Make sure to get a good night's rest, and eat breakfast so that you will do your best! The schedule of exams is as follows:

Tuesday: Reading District Benchmark

Wednesday: Mathematics/Algebra District Benchmark

Thursday: Science District Benchmark

Friday: Social Studies District Benchmark

Good Luck & Study Smart! :)

Red Ribbon Week

Reminders:

Monday- Fall Pictures. Wear your Sunday's best!

Wednesday- Fall Festival & Early release. 

Thursday- Jamaica at Early College 

Friday- Peter Piper Pizza Lock-In 12am to 6 am 

Solving Equations

This week we will be working on solving equations. Its all about balance, like in life, equations have a purpose when both sides equal each other. Be sure to ask for help when you do not understand, and come in for tutoring even if its just for reinforcement. Let's achieve our goal of Level III performance!

Reminder: Algebra I enrichment project due Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Report Card Pick-Up Tonight!

Come on 8th grade! Let's have the most participation! :)

Solving Literal Equations

This week we will be solving literal equations. Students have had to manipulate formulas to solve for different variables before, but this year, we will be using more complex equations that involve multiple variables.

Don't forget: 

On Thursday, we will be taking a school field trip to UTRGV for HESTEC. Remember to get to school by 6:15 am. We will return back to campus by 3:30 pm. 

Coming Up:

1st Six Weeks report card pick-up will be at Peter Piper Pizza from 4-6 pm. Come join us & stay for dinner! :)