MGM 8th Grade House News
October 12, 2017
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PTO Fundraiser
It may be hot outside but the holidays are just around the corner! Can you believe Winter Break is less than 10 weeks away?! Be ready to do you holiday decorating by ordering your Christmas trees and wreaths through our PTO's fall fundraiser. It's not too late to turn in your orders! Order forms can be turned in on Monday, October 16. 6th & 7th graders can turn in their order forms during SLCs on Friday. Order forms are available in the office, attached to this email, and on the school & PTO's Facebook page. You can also order online here:https://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 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.
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:
Pre-Algebra: Test next Friday on Linear Equations
Algebra:
Quiz next Friday lessons 2-3 to 2-5 (solving equations)
Geometry:
Unit 2 Test on Monday, October 16th
Parallel/Perpendicular Lines Quiz Friday, October 20th
Social Studies:
Civil Rights Movement Test (Units 1-5 & 1-6) is Tuesday 10/17
African-American Hall of Fame Project Videos need to be submitted Thursday 10/19
Science:
Electromagnetic Spectrum/Technology Project is due Friday (October 20th) Students have worked on this in class.
English 8:
See Schoology
English I:
English I Honors - Revised Summer Book Review Assignment due Wednesday, October 18
World Language:
Spanish:
See Schoology for updates
French:
French level 2: Summative Assessments Oct. 16-19
French Immersion: Summative Assessments Oct. 16-19
Latin:
See Schoology for updates
Chinese:
Novice A: Summative Assessments: Finish Presentational Writing, Interpersonal Speaking Oct 16-Oct 18
Level 1: Summative Assessments: Finish Presentational Writing, Interpersonal Speaking Oct 16-Oct 18
Level 2: Summative Assessments: Interpersonal Writing & Interpretive Listening Oct 16-Oct 19