Upcoming events and due dates:
PTSA Reflections Awards Meeting/Spaghetti Dinner November 20th
Book Review November 20th
Vocabulary Test for 2nd and 3rd Period November 21st
Flowers for Algernon Final Copy November 21st
Thanksgiving Holiday November 26-28th
Don’t forget the 8th Grade Field Trip on Friday, November 7th. We will be going to “Flowers for Algernon” at Collierville High School.
Also, students will be out of school on Monday and Tuesday, November 10th and 11th for Veteran’s Day.
Of course, Thanksgiving Holiday will begin Wednesday, November 26. School will resume on December 1st.
Upcoming Due Dates:
Enriched Language Arts – 1st and 4th Periods:
Vocab. Definitions and Sentences: November 6th
Context Clues Quiz: November 13th
Vocab. Story: November 14th
Vocab. Test: November 18th
Book Review: November 19th.
AR or 2nd Book Review: December 11th.
Integrated Language Arts – 2nd and 3rd Periods:
Vocabulary Test: November 6th
Book Review: November 19th
There are several things for students to look forward to during the rest of October.
1. This Wednesday we will be taking the Explore Test. This test identifies students’ strengths and weaknesses and allows teachers and counselors to help with your student’s four-year high school plan.
2. The Green and White Basketball game is Thursday, October 23rd. Come support your teams as they prepare for league play next week.
3. Red Ribbon Week is October 27-31. Students will “elect to be drug free”. Events for that week are:
Monday – Wear Red Day. Wear a red shirt.
Tuesday – Sock it to Drugs. Wear silly socks.
Wednesday – Elect to Be Drug Free. Wear red, white, and blue (NO BLUE JEANS!)
Thursday – Tie One On Against Drugs. Wear a tie or scarf with your collared shirt.
Friday – Team Up Against Drugs. Wear blue jeans and your favorite team jersey, sweatshirt, or t-shirt.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ONLY DAY YOU CAN WEAR BLUE JEANS IS FRIDAY!!!. Dress code will be in place for every other day.
There will be no school on Monday and Tuesday, October 13th and 14th. Enjoy the holiday!
The second nine weeks begins Wednesday. Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, October 22nd. Please let us know if you wish to schedule a conference with us after reviewing their grades for this first grading period. We are available before school at 7:20 a.m or during our planning period at 11:30 a.m. Please notify us so we can schedule a time. If you wish to meet, you can call the school at 854-2345 or email me at lhatcher@scsk12.org.
As we near the end of the first nine weeks, please make sure your student has submitted any make-up work from absences. Shelby County policy is for the student to have an extra day to submit work for each day they miss. (If you are absent 3 days, you have 3 days to complete missing work.)
Please let us know if you would like to request a conference. We are in the process of scheduling conference night meetings (October 9th) right now.
The computer in my classroom is now working for Accelerated Reader tests (AR). The students are now able to take tests in my room. Because of the delay in getting my computer connected to AR, I am extending the deadline for the test to September 30th. The tests must be taken by that date.
The end of the first nine weeks is approaching. Students who have been absent need to check and see that their make-up work has been submitted. THIS IS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY!! Missing work can lead to low grades and even failure. Make sure you have all work turned in to your teacher.
I hope you will be able to attend Open House/Club Fair on Thursday. You are invited to the PTSA dinner and meeting as well. This is a great time to meet the teachers and see what extracurricular activities Schilling Farms offers for your student.
Please check out my agenda for upcoming due dates by clicking the link at the top of the page. In addition, I have posted information about AR tests and the Book Review.
SEE YOU THURSDAY!!!
We have reached the end of August, and I am seeing some excellent work from the students. Interims will be coming home soon (Sept. 8th), but you might check PowerSchool to see how your students is doing.
Some students who have been absent are not getting their make-up work turned in. It is most important that they complete assignments so they will obtain the knowledge they need. I observe that missing work contributes to failure more than anything else. Remind your student about completing missing work.
IMPORTANT DATES IN SEPTEMBER:
PICTURE DAY – 9-5
INTERIMS – 9-8
OPEN HOUSE/CLUB FAIR – 9-18
The first week of school went extremely well. I think we are all exhausted, but hopefully we will adjust to our school schedule soon. I want to thank all the parents who attended curriculum night. Team 8A anticipates a productive year. Remember to check the agenda by clicking on the tab at the top of this page.
Can you believe this is your last year in middle school? This will be an exciting year for you, and I hope to prepare you for success in high school. I read constantly, and hope to share my favorite books with you. Please let me know what you like to read as well.
You can find out more about me by clicking the tab at the top of the page. I will update the agenda link every Monday so you will know what we’ll be doing each week.
If you need to contact me, my email is lhatcher@scsk12.org. You may also call the school at 854-2345.
