MGM 8th Grade House News
October 6, 2017
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PTO Fundraiser
This year the MGMS PTO is holding a Christmas Tree & Wreath sale as our main fundraiser. We are excited about selling premium Frasier fir trees and wreaths from Blowing Rock, NC --we are hopeful this is a big, successful fundraiser that enables us to continue to fund the needs and requests of administration, faculty, staff, and students.
The fundraiser started September 29th. The fundraiser ends on October 12 (because that is not a CREW day, we have instructed students to turn them into their 1st period/HR teachers). Attached are two fliers with important information regarding the fundraiser. We are accepting cash and checks (payable to MGMS PTO) for the orders. People can also pay by credit card athttps://squareup.com/store/MGMSGators.
Learning Commons News
***Want a Chance to Attend the Palmetto Bowl?
MGM is participating in the Read Your Way to the Big Game Reading Contest this year! This is a chance for your student to win tickets to the Clemson vs. USC game at the Palmetto Bowl in November. For students to be entered into the drawing to receive four tickets and sideline passes, they need to read 6 books between September 5th to November 6th. Reading logs are available from ELA teachers, the Learning Commons, download one from the Learning Commons Schoology Course, or use this form. Turn your reading log into your ELA teacher or the Learning Commons by November 6th to be entered into the drawing.
***The Learning Commons has a MakerSpace where students can create and collaborate with different projects and DIY activities during their lunchtime. We would like to have some activities with Lite Brites. If you have old Lite Brites/pieces that you would be willing to donate, please have your student bring them by the Learning Commons. We are also in need of bottle caps. Thanks so much!
***Saddle Up and Read: Wild West Scholastic Book Fair
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be from October 9th - 17th in the Learning Commons from 7:35-3:45 on school days. We will also have the fair open during Student Led Conferences from 3:30-6:30 on Thursday, October 12th and from 7:35-12:00 PM on Friday, October 13th. You can also shop at our online fair, which is available from October 4th-18th, where all shipping is free to MGM. This is a great opportunity to purchase gifts, shop with your child online, and have access to lots of books! Our online fair can be found at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/meadowglenmiddleschool2
Basketball Information 7th and 8th Graders
See the form here regarding basketball information.
Basketball tryouts will be on Oct. 30th and 31st. Girls will be from 3:45-5:15pm and Boys will be from 5:30-6:45pm. Must have an updated physical to attend.
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook today!! You can purchase your yearbook online for $60.
Upcoming Assessments
If you have any questions about assessments below, please email your child's teacher!
Pre-Algebra:
Quiz Wednesday on Linear Equations (10/11)
Algebra:
Quiz Thursday on lessons 1-1, 1-6, 2-1, and 2-2. (10/12)
Geometry:
No assessments this week
Social Studies:
Unit 1-6 Civil Rights Movement (Part 2) Quiz is Thursday 10/12
Civil Rights Movement Test is Tuesday 10/17
African American Leaders Project Video needs to be ready on 10/19
Science:
None
English 8:
See Schoology
English I:
See Schoology
World Language:
Spanish:
Spanish Level 1:
10/10 Interpretive Listening Summative Assessment
10/11 Interpersonal Writing Summative Assessment
10/9 Presentational Speaking Summative Assessment
Spanish Novice:
10/10 Interpretive Reading Summative Assessment
10/12 Interpersonal Writing Summative Assessment
10/18 presentational Writing Summative Assessment
French:
French 1
Oct 9-11 Completing Unit 1 Summative Assessment: Presentational Speaking, Interpretive Listening, and Interpersonal Writing
Latin:
Novice A: 1.2 Verba Check 10/11; Operation Lapis Mission 1.2 10/5-10/12
Level 1: “in basillica” video skits due 10/11; Stage 4 Test 10/12
Level 2: Stage 14 Vocabulary Check 10/11
Chinese:
Novice A: Presentational Writing Summative Assessment Oct 10-Oct 12
Level 1: Presentational Writing Summative Assessment Oct 10-Oct 12
Level 2: Presentational Writing Summative Assessment Oct 10-Oct 12
Encore News
Musical Theatre (7th and 8th): The first two numbers are COMPLETE and look fantastic!
8th grade THEATRE: We are halfway through blocking “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” and students are working hard and looking great!