8th Grade ELA with Mrs. Tarbush
News for the Week of May 2, 2016
English and Language Arts
Our goals this week:
- Write an article for a magazine. The article will defend or refute Malcolm Gladwell's claims about success. The magazine article will include photos and captions, and a cover for the magazine.
- We will go to the computer lab to type and publish our articles.
Reminders:
- Students should be reading at least 30 minutes per night.
8th Grade Overview
Featured Mentor Text
Allergy Season is Here!
Nightly Reading Assignment
Good News!
The school district is offering Microsoft Office 2013 for FREE to all students! For each student, one is eligible for 5 free device downloads.
Mobile App Now Available
We are excited to announce that the Paulding County School District App is now available for download from both the iTunes and Google Play stores. The App is a free download and easily found by using the search term “Paulding Schools” from your devices’ app store. The app allows parents and guardians to easily navigate to the information that is relevant to their children’s schools to receive announcements. The app is linked to our district website, so information entered on the site is reflected in the app.
Please see the file attachment – PCSD App Parent Communication for further information.
Contact Information
Email: btarbush@paulding.k12.ga.us
Website: www.paulding.k12.ga.us
Phone: 770-443-8727
Important Dates at Moses Middle School
Hat Day Every Friday for .50
May 7- Eighth Grade Formal
May 11- All books are due back to the Media Center
May 12- Sixth Grade Parent Night
May 13- Career Day
May 16- Eighth Grade Field Day
May 20- Academic Day
May 23-26- Finals
May 24- Eighth Grade Picnic
May 27-Last Day of School & Awards Day & Early Release @ 1:30