Week of May 19-23

For the rest of this month in Language Arts we will be reading the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It is a story that we teachers like to introduce at the end of the school year because, it really grabs the attention of you crazy 8th graders. I think you'll like this book a lot!

In Social Studies this week, we will begin chapter 11 in the textbook. You will also begin a budgeting lesson. You'll have to find the monthly salary you would be paid working in the career you chose for your board. You will then have to budget a month's worth of expenses. This lesson is a REAL eye opener to some of you, and your parents appreciate it too.

Have a great weekend and enjoy the SUN!
(I've posted secret extra credit at the bottom of this post. Shhhhh!)

Working on Career Projects is FUN!!!

SECRET EXTRA CREDIT:
Post a message in the comments telling me what your favorite part of this school year has been. Be sure to add your name and LA period.

WE WON!!!

The Horizon 3rd trimester drama class won the Teens Against Substance Abuse Campaign (TASC) best television spot and best of show awards last night, at an awards ceremony at SFCC. We won BIG money for our class to celebrate with. Great job kids; I'm really proud of you!!

May 5-9

Monday May 5- Happy Cinco de Mayo!!
LA- Novel Groups
SS- Review Ch. 9 test
Ch. 10

Tuesday May 6-
LA- Career Day w/ Ms. Mott per. 1-4
SS-
(Drama class to SFCC for awards ceremony!!!)

Wednesday May 7-
LA- Mini Lesson: Allegory
Novel Groups
SS- Ch. 10

Thursday May 8 -
LA- Novel Groups
SS- Ch. 10

Friday May 9-
LA- A.R. Reading and A.R. Tests may be taken in the library today
Novel groups should all be finished reading.
Groups will be divided up to watch novel movies!!
SS- E.C. Current Events
Ch. 10 movie: WW2

The last day for ALL A.R. point tests: June 10. Get on the ball and TAKE THOSE TESTS!