8th Grade Bulls Newsletter
May 2022
Cognia Accreditation Parent Survey
Spring is HERE!!
What's going on around SSMS 8th Grade Halls!
We are reading a new novel. Regular classes are reading "Tangerine" and the AIG class is reading "Animal Farm". We are also reviewing for the EOG and take a deep look into figurative language.
Social Studies-
Campbell- We are studying WWI and The Great Depression.
Ward- We are writing argumentative essays using primary and secondary sources.
Science- We are learning about biotechnology and also how cells get their energy.
Math-
We are using formulas to solve real-world problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. Our next unit will be on exponents and scientific notation, followed by our EOG Review.
Math 1-
In Math 1, we are finishing up our unit on quadratic equations. We will be starting exponential functions and systems of equations next week.
The Trail has Started!!!
You may not realize it but SSMS has woods around the 36 acre property. Now, there is a trail that goes from the front side all the way to around the baseball field.
The trail was made by Brent Polk. The money to make the trail was given to us through a grant from Pee Dee Electric.
Jackie Robinson sort of came to our SSMS
On April 29th, the SSMS student body was able to attend a performance by Mike Wiley. Wiley told the story of Jackie Robinson through a one-man play.
Students of the Month! This month focused on RESPECT!
Congrats to the March Students of the month Maleah and Brady!!
Congrats to the April Students of the month Ava, Bryson, William A. and Tripp! You all truly did an awesome job this month!Please continue to stick out amongst your peers. We love you!!! May Students of the Month will appear in the next newsletter.
April Birthdays
Nataly
Dylan D.
Eddie
Kenny
Andrew
Jonathan
Melody
Happy Birthday to May Babies!!!
Mick
Chloe B.
Bradley
Mia L.
Jayden M.
Savannah S.
Dillon M.
Bailee
Jackson C
Upcoming Events
May 1st- End of Edmentum
May 3rd to May 4th- iReady Testing in English and Math
May 12th- Whitewater Center Field Trip for Honors' Society
May 14th- 8th Grade Formal Dance (7-9)
May 20th- DARE to graduate band concert
May 30th- Memorial Day
Email: lisa.geraci@stanlycountyschools.org
Website: https://ssms.stanlycountyschools.org/
Phone: 704.961.5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthStanlyMiddle/