MGM 8th Grade House News
December 15, 2017
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Learning Commons News
Counseling News
A word from your Gator Counselors…
The MGM Counseling Department is now accepting monetary donations for our Gator families in need this Christmas. Donations will be taken through December 18th. If you are interested in making a donation or if you are a family in need, please contact Mrs. Stockdell at 821-0618. Monies will be distributed evenly among the families.
A word from your Gator Counselor, Mrs. Stockdell.…
Much will be happening after winter break to prepare your student for high school and beyond. One, your student will begin preparing to select courses for high school and two, you and your student will participate in an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) conference.
Very important information will be sent to you over the winter break for you to review: high school course selection information and IGP conference information. You and your student should prepare and plan accordingly. This is an exciting time.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook today!! You can purchase your yearbook online for $60.
Yearbook Ad for 8th Grade
This year the yearbook staff is offering 8th-grade parents the opportunity to place recognition ads in the 2018 MGMS Gator Tales Yearbook. These ads give you the opportunity to publically express your love for your child and to recognize his/her accomplishments while here at MGMS. Complete this form if you are interested in purchasing an ad.
Deadline:
The order, photos, text and payment for your child’s ad are due by Friday, January 12, 2018. Everything to be included in the ad must be at the school by 3:30 p.m. on that date.
Cold and Flu Season - We need your help!
Encore News
Musical Theatre
Alice in Wonderland Jr this weekend @MGMS! 7th grade Friday performances are at 6 & 8. Our 8th grade performs Saturday at 3 & 5! Come out and support the arts!
ART ALL grades
Art classes need wrapping paper tubes
ALL classes are beginning their Electronic Portfolios and need their iPads in art every day!
Upcoming Assessments
If you have any questions about assessments below, please email your child's teacher!
Pre-Algebra:
Test Tuesday on solving inequalities
Algebra:
Retest by Wednesday on Chapter 5 and Cumulative Semester Exam on Tuesday and Wednesday
Geometry:
Triangle Concurrency Project due Wednesday
Social Studies:
Unit 3-1 First Political Parties Quiz is Tuesday 12/19
Science:
Case Study - #SpaceMatters Research began Thursday, December 14. Summative Assessment will be on Tuesday, December 19. (Socratic Seminar with Research notes)
Research has been completed in class. Ask your child about their stance on continued space exploration.
English 8:
Students are continuing their study of To Kill a Mockingbird.
English I:
Argumentative Essay is due this week, check your child's Schoology page for their turn in date.
World Language:
Spanish:
Novice A:
See Schoology for updates
Level 1:
See Schoology for updates
Level 2:
See Schoology for updates
French:
8th-grade ImmersionMake up days for Summative Assessment
Passport:
None
French 1:
None
French 2
Make up days for Summative Assessment
Latin:
Novice A:
Introduction of Saturnalia
Level 1:
Introduction of Saturnalia
Level 2:
Introduction of Saturnalia
Chinese:
Novice A:See Schoology for updates
Level 1:
See Schoology for updates
Level 2:
See Schoology for updates