Blue Team Weekly Update
Week of 5/11-5/15
Classroom Happenings
ELA- Mrs. Camden
We made it through our 7th week of distance learning.
Assignments are posted to Google Classroom each day by 8:30 am. Please check there for instructions and work to complete.
This week we continued our Social Issues Unit with the novel Dear Martin.
Our lessons this week focused on groups and we examined how the groups we belong to can play a part in relationship issues.
Everyone should be reading, and I did tell students that Dear Martin can count for their May book.
If you are having trouble finding access to other books, check out the library Google Classroom page or send Mrs. Tumminello a message. She has compiled a list of free resources. Mrs. Tumminello’s library Zoom meetings for 8th Grade are on Thursdays at 12:00pm. This is a change from when we started distance learning.
Scholastic has set up their system so books can ship directly to your house. If you use our class code M9G7W you will get books delivered, and I will still get the scholastic points to add books to my classroom library for next year when the library is closed. The best way to contact me is by email. I prefer that parents use camden.stacy@wgmail.org and that students use camden.stacy@wgcloud.org You can email anytime. My office hours are M-F 1-2pm. If you need to set up a Zoom conference, please email me and we can set a time and date together.
Science- Mr. Vorel
This week was all about sound. Students investigated parts of the ear and how they work together to allow us to hear sound. This is still part of our exploration into waves.
Next week students will wrap up the year with some reflection pieces. I will be seeking student feedback on how they thought their year in science went and trying our best to bring closure to this crazy year!
The best way to contact me is through email. Parents - please email me at vorel.adam@wgmail.org. Students - please email me at vorel.adam@wgcloud.org. I will hold “office hours” from 2-3 pm every day.
Please reach out with any questions/comments/concerns!
Social Studies- Mr. McGinnis
This week students finished their journey through the amendments and how our republic has expanded rights and freedoms to more and more people. They also read, analyzed, and evaluated Texas V. Johnson.
1. Stocks - 3rd hour has overtaken a certain broken 8th-grade social studies teacher with one stock that is up 131%! Thanks a lot Cassidy. 4th hour is in a solid 3rd place. The competition ends Tuesday afternoon. Check G-Classroom for a rundown of your portfolio.
2. NEWZBRAIN -
Karina S. and Asher H. had the highest student score last week.. PLAY!. Our goal is 100% participation. Complete quiz by Friday afternoon. 3. Political cartoons Most popular political cartoons of the week. Share, discuss, and hopefully laugh... Contact information BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS BY EMAIL My office hours will be 8 - 9 am Mon - Fri. Email me with questions anytime and I will get back to you during that time if not before. That is it for now. Enjoy the weekend.
Contact Us
Mr. McGinnis: mcginnis.tim@wgmail.org 314-918-4578
Mr. Vorel: vorel.adam@wgmail.org 314-918-4577