8th Grade Weekly News
Week of August 19-23
General News!
Greetings From 8th Grade!
First of all, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who turned out for our Chick-fil-A night. We had a wonderful turn out, and the money we raised will definitely be put to good use
It's official, Zero Period has begun! For those of you who are new to SMMS, Zero Period is offered daily from 6:55am- 7:25am when our homeroom time begins. Students who need a little extra help in a content area, some time to complete unfinished homework or assignments, or just need a little support to help them start off their day, will find this very helpful.For this first quarter students who are interested should touch base with the following teachers: ELA-WAXMAN, Math-HOLLOWAY, Science-GOELLER, Social Studies-BENSE, FULLER and ROSARIO are also available during this time. If your child is interested, or in need, and does not have class with any of these teachers, please ask them to touch base with their content teacher so we can make arrangements to get them the help they need.
After School Camps are not scheduled to begin until right after Labor Day. Teachers who will be participating will be sending home invitations for these dates as we get closer. Please remember, these afternoons are for students who have received an invitation to attend. The form must be signed and returned in order for the student to stay. Math and Science will be meeting on Wednesday afternoons, and ELA and Social Studies will be on Thursdays. Eighth graders get picked up at the end of the 8th grade hallway in the bus loop. If they have younger siblings staying after school too, they will be asked to join us on 8th grade hall.
It is not too late!.. If you still haven't returned the blue clinic record that went home a couple of weeks ago, or the free or reduced lunch form, please send them into your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible.
One last quick reminder: ALL 8th graders should have a "choice reading book" with them at all times. By carrying it with them, they may be able to take advantage of extra reading time whenever they have some down time in one of their classes. We have had a few who have "forgotten" them at home. We would really appreciate your help with a few gentle reminders, so they have them everyday. :)
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
August 20- SMMS Spirit Day...Show your school spirit,wear your red, white, and blue!
8th Grade Football vs, Episicapol (Home)\7th Grade Football vs. Ware (Away)
August 21- 8th Grade Football vs. Glynn Middle (Away)
August 27- 6th Grade Parents "Walk In My Shoes" 5-6pm
August 29- SMMS Spirit Day...Show your school spirit,wear your red, white, and blue!
8th Grade Football vs. CMS (Home)
September 2- Labor Day...No School!
September 3 &4- SMMS Spirit Day...Show your school spirit,wear your red, white, and blue!
7th grade football vs. Waycross Home
September 4- 8th Grade football vs. Needwood Home, SMMS Tennis vs.CMS, and SMMS Softball vs. Gleynn
September 9- SMMS Spirit Day...Show your school spirit,wear your red, white, and blue! Softball CMS home
September 11- Progress Reports go home \8th Football vs. Fernandina (Home)
September 12- SMMS Spirit Day...Show your school spirit,wear your red, white, and blue!
Good to Know!
Our after school Clubs will officially start September 9 & 11 (Mondays and Wednesdays).
Students and parents are to contact the sponsor for details.
First LEGO League Robotics TBA
First Tech Challenge Robotics TBA
Kiwanis Builders’ Prince
GIRLS’ Engineering TBA
Junior Heroes McKee
Junior BETA Groomes, Bosworth
Math Competitions McKinney
Connections Richardson, Burns
Running Fulks
Symphonic Band Cottrell
Chef Competition Lassiter
National FFA Organization Smith
Yearbook Payne
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Brinson
Sources of Strength Burns
Criminal Scene Investigators Salser
Girl Talk Howell
Crafters’ Clark, DeLoach
Volleyball Granger
Harry Potter Cody, Prince, Walker, McElroy
Teacher Contact Information
Please keep the communication line open. Early contact leads to better results!
ELA
Susan Richardson srichardson@camden.k12.ga.us
Beth Waxman bwaxman@camden.k12.ga.us
Paige Wood pwood@camden.k12.ga.us
Hattie King Rosario <HRosario@camden.k12.ga.us
Math
Allen J. Frazier ajfrazier@camden.k12.ga.us
Kristina Holloway kholloway@camden.k12.ga.us
Kathryn Jackson kljackson@camden.k12.ga.us
Chrisie L. Fuller clfuller@camden.k12.ga.us
Pam Herman pherman@camden.k12.ga.us
Science
Catherine Goeller cgoeller@camden.k12.ga.us
Natasha Visitacion nvisitacion@camden.k12.ga.us
Angela D. Walker AWalker@camden.k12.ga.us
GA Studies
Tina Bense tbense@camden.k12.ga.us
Tiffany Bosworth tbosworth@camden.k12.ga.us
Pam Herman pherman@camden.k12.ga.us
Mike Siekkinen MSiekkinen@camden.k12.ga.us
Location: 205 Martha Drive, Saint Marys, GA, United States
Phone: (912)-882-8626