Interim progress reports will go home on Wednesday. Please realize that an interim progress report is just a snap-shot of a student’s grade on that one particular day in time. EVERY time we have a new grade, the average changes. 

The date of interim is no more important than most other dates in a given quarter.  So, why do we bother sending them home? An interim should be used is as a measuring tool to decide if the “grade” you have on interim reflects you and your ability.  Are you on target?  Are you under-performing?  The interim lets you know that you still have half a quarter to make the one date and “grade” that does count, your average on day 45, be what you want it to be.

It is typical (for my class) that by the time you get your interim report on paper, it is no longer current. mygradebook.com should ALWAYS be considered the most current information for your averages. I promise I’m not withholding grades from you, I get them entered as soon as the papers are graded! 

Homework:
Math- finish CW 37-38/ HW 20
Spelling- List 4 3x
History- study Q4 notes
Reading- study SFTS voc.

Thanks:
to Miss Amanda for sending in the cool Animal Height growth chart!

Reminders:
- Signed papers will go home on Tuesday instead of Monday next week. The Filing Fairy has to work Monday.

-Tutoring next week will be on Tuesday from 2:45-3:15. Send me a note or e-me in advance if your child plans to stay. Children staying for tutoring will need to be picked up at 3:15.

-Next Wednesday, 9/14, is Picture Day.
 
-Our field trip to the North Charleston Coliseum is next Friday. I have Gould, Thorpe, and Yarborough down for driving and chaperoning.

 Homework:
Reading- study SFTS voc.
Math- finish CW 35-36
Spelling- List 4 abc order
History- study Q4 notes

Reminders:
Students may bring fifty cents in the morning to buy a doughnut from the 8th grade fundraiser. (We will put these aside until snack-time!) Is anyone willing to send a gallon of milk? I'll bring the cups!

Homework:
Math- finish CW 33-34/ HW 18
Language- practice test signed
History- study Quiz 4 notes
Reading- study SFTS voc.
Spelling- study CE 1-3, quiz tomorrow

Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Reminders:
-Picture Day is next Wednesday, September 14.

-Please be checking www.mygradebook.com regularly for grade updates. I usually post a new set of grades each weekday. This will give you a lot of information...is my child turning in his/her homework, is s/he progressing as expected? I can't back up your "No Surprise Guarantee" if you aren't checking in!

-8th Grade will be doing doughnut sales on Friday morning. Assorted doughnuts will be fifty cents each.

-Insect Collections are due September 20. These will scored as a test grade.

-Tonight is CA Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A on Dorchester Road from 5:00-8:00. Come out, eat some great chicken, and support the Generals!

Thank You:
to Miss Heather for the cool science flashcards and field guide!

Homework:
Math- finish CW 31-32
Science- test tomorrow
Spelling- study CE 1-3
Reading- study SFTS vocabulary

Thank You:
to the Kerces for donating a VCR for our classroom!
to Miss Beth for sending in cookies for a treat today!
to Miss Joy for being our Filing Fairy!
to Miss Heather for finding the following site for insect project information:

http://www.insectidentification.org/

Homework:
History- Test 1 tomorrow!
Math- finish CW 29-30/ HW 16
Science- Test 1 Thursday! Insect Collection due 9/20.
Language- Test 1 Friday!
Spelling- study CE 1-3
Reading- study SFTS vocabulary

No School Monday!

Reminders:
There will be no new Spelling List, CE List, or Memory Verse next week due to the shortened week. Use the extra study time to prepare for the tests next week in Language, Science, and History.

Pizza Hut and Jason's Deli orders are now being swapped because of Thursday's Chapel Schedule. Pizza orders are due Wednesday morning for Thursday lunch and Jason's Deli will be on Fridays.

Tutoring:
We will have tutoring after school next Thursday. It will last from 2:45-3:15. Please pick your child up from our classroom promptly at 3:15. Children not picked up on time will be taken to Extension and parents will be billed accordingly. Please be sure to e-me or send me a note if your child plans to attend tutoring. Thank you!

Homework:
Math- finish CW 27-28
Science- study CCs/ Insect Collection
History- study test notes
Spelling- study CE 1-3

My friend, Amy, shared this yesterday and I wanted to pass it along to you:

As I was reading through my devotions this morning, I came across a writing on Jochebed, Moses’ mother. The author talked about how selfless she was, how much she loved Moses, and even in her short time with him, how much she gave him. It ended by saying the following and I thought how much it can be said for us as parents and teachers.

“The time with our children is short, but our power to influence, great.”

I pray for God's wisdom and guidance as you and I partner together this year for your child!

Homework:

Spelling- parent test 3

Bible- MV 3x

Math- HW 15/ finish CW 25-26

Science- study CCs, test next week/ insect collections

History- study test notes, test next week