Well here we are. These kids are 8th graders. Some of them are taller than me. I am excited to share the classroom with this incredible group. I am already impressed with the leadership and inclusion I see when it comes to interactions with our sixth and seventh graders. It’s going to be a great year!
English w/ Mr. Rouse –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes- none.
- We did some active recall exercises in which I gave them a word, and with that word, they wrote out the core memories they had connected to those words.
- I let them choose between a comparative diagram, a character map, or an outline of A Castle in the Sky.
Math w/ Mrs. Boldrick –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes- Not scheduled
- We are learning about rational numbers, which include whole numbers, natural numbers, decimals, fractions and integers.
- The students joined Google Classroom and Delta Math.
- The first homework assignments were given on Tuesday and Wednesday. There will not be homework assignments on Friday, unless absolutely necessary. The students should expect math homework three to four days a week.
- We are already having so much fun in class; I’m excited to teach them!
Deep Dive w/ Mrs. McFadden & Mrs. Wallace –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes-
Science w/ Mrs. McKay –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes – signed safety contract due 9/4
- Daily bellringers
- Surface tension demonstration
- Using pipettes
Music w/Mrs. Chelsey –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes –
- Welcome back 8th grade!! This week we jumped back into vocal warm ups and did several theatre games; ask them what “yes, no, maybe, banana” is. We also did a trust game and an old favorite rhythm game “pass the beat around the room”.
Social Studies w/Mr. Jividen –
- Upcoming Tests/Quizzes –
- 8th Grade students collaborated to set classroom expectations
- We discussed the West Virginia Golden Horseshoe test at length
- We started our West Virginia History exploration in Ohio County
SEL w/ Mr. Jividen – Mindfulness
Students this week start to learn about mindfulness. At its core, mindfulness means paying attention and is very connected to social and emotional learning and academic success. It is a non-religious practice that supports students in noticing what is happening inside and outside themselves in the moment. It’s been shown to improve academic outcomes and help with many social-emotional issues. Over the course of the school year, students will learn mindfulness tools to help with their feelings and emotions, make responsible decisions, and improve their overall self-management.
