MGM 8th Grade House News
October 20, 2017
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8th Grade Expedition - Take a Stand!
1. Why take a stand?
2. How do I, others, and organizations take a stand?
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!
Help With Staff Appreciation Lunch - Tuesday, October 24th
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Basketball Tryout Information 7th and 8th Graders
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.
Spirit Week - Next week!
See the Schedule below:
Monday - Red, White, & Blue Day
Tuesday - Twin Day
Wednesday - Green & Gold Day
Thursday - Pink Out ($ for Photo Booth)
Friday - Team Day
Yearbooks
Order your yearbook today!! You can purchase your yearbook online for $60.
Encore News
STEM: Roller Coaster Projects are being graded on Monday, October 23rd
for all grades
Musical Theatre (7th and 8th): We are moving right along and the show is looking good!
8th grade THEATRE: We are almost finished through blocking “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” and students are working hard and looking great! Performances will be held on October 31st and November 1st during class time.
Upcoming Assessments
If you have any questions about assessments below, please email your child's teacher!
Pre-Algebra:
Retest on Linear Equations on Friday
Algebra:
Test lessons 1-1 to 2-5 on Tuesday
Geometry:
Unit 3 Mid-Chapter Test on Wednesday 10/25 for Geometry
Social Studies:
African-American Hall of Fame Project Presentations are Monday, October 23rd, and Tuesday, October 24th.
Science:
Cow Eye Dissection Wednesday!!
English 8:
English 8 - Summative Test on Inside Out and Back Again Thursday
English I:
English I Honors - Mid Unit Summative Test on Sugar Changed the World will be next week, check your child's Schoology page for the date of their test.
World Language:
Spanish:
None
French:
French 2 - No Assessments
Immersion - No Assessments
Latin:
None
Chinese:
None