Event List:

Nov 25, 2009 Thanksgiving Holiday- schools/offices closed Nov 26, 2009 Thanksgiving- schools/offices closed Nov 27, 2009 Thanksgiving Holiday- schools/offices closed Dec 02, 2009 Two-hour early dismissal- PM PreK attends Dec 04, 2009 Spirit Day

Eighth Grade Team News

Students, your 8^th grade team want this year to be the most memorable year ever. We are looking forward to you participating in and winning spirit days, studying hard and doing your best, because Success is your only option…you are going to the next level!

Parents/Guardians we want to make this year, THE BEST YEAR for your child.
Please help the 8th grade team by:

• Checking the Agenda and Daily Tracking Sheets
• encouraging your 8th grader to read at home
• attending parent conferences
• discussing the school day with your 8th grader on a regular basis
• familiarize yourself with your child's teachers and friend
• providing a regular place and time for study
• help your son/daughter with school work when needed
• communicating with the school when there are concerns / questions
• showing an interest in courses and grades by asking specific questions
• _{For Example:}
• "When is your next assignment due in Social Studies?
• "When is your next |Science test?"
• "What did you learn in Math today?"
• "What are you reading in Language Arts?"

Teachers on the 8th grade team will:

• treat your child fairly
• monitor students with severe academic problems
• be available as a team for parent conferences from 2:30-3:00 Tuesday-Thursday
• plan activities to reward positive behavior
• initiate referrals for special services as needed
• coordinate efforts to help students succeed academically and socially
• communicate with parents when we have concerns
• inform parent(s)/guardian(s) of student progress on a regular basis via email, telephone, or letter
• 8TH GRADE TEACHERS WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY LATE WORK!!!!