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WELCOME WELCOME Team 8 Green

TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More --Unknown

The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you

--BB King

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Mrs. Birdd - Social Studies Mr. Atkinson - ScienceMs. Faust - MathMr. Colaiacovo - ELAELAMr. LoBianco - ResourceMrs. Cartwright- FrenchMs. Pidsadnick - Spanish

Team Teachers

Principal – Ms. Melissa Prorok

Assistant Principal - Mr. William Weidner

Assistant Principal - Mrs. Kerry Slocum

Administrative Team

Important Dates September 5th Students’ First Day of

School October 3rd Picture Day October 14th Columbus Day (No School) November 7th Picture Makeup Day November 11th Veterans Day (No

School) November 25th Parent/Student/Teacher

Conferences 12:00pm to 7:00pm November 26th Parent/Student/Teacher

Conferences 7:30am to 2:00pm November 27 – 29th Thanksgiving Break

Exploratory Teachers Ms. Fraser – FACS Ms. Gizzarelli - FACS Mr. Reagan - Music Mr. Burch – Music Miss Steabel – Music Mrs. Catalano – Music Mrs. Higgins – Music Mr. Necci – Art Mrs. Renner - Art

Mr. Root – Tech Mr. Tackett – Tech Mrs. Moore – P. E. Mrs. Cashmore – P. E. Mr. Pukalo – P. E. Mr. Asquith – P. E. Mrs. Lutz – Health

(Grades 6 and 8) Mrs. J. Landahl –

Health (Grades 6 and 8)

Guidance Counselors Mrs. Boberg A - K Ms. Roth L - Z

Social Worker – Ms. Koser School Psychologist – Ms. Cooney Nurse – Mrs. Strait Media Specialist – Ms. Muhlbauer Attendance – Mrs. Law (Parents need to write and turn in

excuses)

Support Services

Call attendanceCall greeter to request missing

hwWrite and send in a note to Mrs.

Law detailing reason for absenceStudent must see teachers upon

returnStudent is responsible for all

work missed

Child Absent?

8th grade social studies is a continuation of US history. We cover Reconstruction through the modern times. At this there is not a NYS test in 8th grade Social Studies.

Throughout the year student work, unit exams and essays will be modeled to prepare students for high school

Social Studies

In physical science, students learn about phases of matter, atoms, chemical reactions, motion, forces, work and machines, energy sound, light and weathering and erosion

There are many opportunities for hands on and experiments to make science fun!

Reg. 8th grade classes take the state assessment

State assessment TBA (late May or early June)

Physical Science

In earth science, students learn about weather, plate tectonics, geologic time, weathering and erosion, density, maps, astronomy, and climate

There will be many opportunities for hands on and activities to make science fun!

Students are expected to take the earth science regents at the end of the year

Earth Science lab reports stay in the classroom and are collected at the end of the year. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE MOST LABS IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REGENTS EXAM

Earth Science

This year in 8th grade Math, the students will learn the Common Core Curriculum Standards.

The Accelerated students, will be responsible for the Common Core Curriculum for 8th grade that was started in 7th grade and the New Common Core Curriculum for Algebra.

Math

Scientific Calculators will be used in class. A scientific calculator MUST be bought and kept at home until the NYS test, then brought in to be used on the test.

NYS State Assessment will be in Beginning of May for all students

NYS standardized testing will be given 3 times this year, to assess the progress of each student during the year.

Pioneer Benchmarks will be given at the end of each 10 week marking period, to assess the student learning. This will spiral the curriculum and each time be a little longer then the one before.

Accelerated students will take a the NEW Regents Exam in June. They will practice using Graphing Calculators in class that will be used on the Regents.

Math - Testing****

NEW Unit tests that are from NYS Common Core

Many students will be placed in Academic Intervention Services this year because of last years test scores, last years grades and/or teacher recommendations. This is required by NYS state and will focus on skills.

Math and ELA AIS

State Assessment will be April 1-3, 2014

Quarterly Benchmark Assessments will be given

All ELA Classes (K-8) will continue with Reader and Writer’s Workshop.

Every student will be expected to Read, Record, and Reflect, at home, EVERY DAY!

English Language Arts

Students were to have read TWO novels this summer, filled out a calendar, and expand at

least 5 Post-Its. All information was handed out at the end of 7th

Grade.

The READING CALENDAR and 5-6 EXPANDED POST-ITS should be completed and ready to hand in on Friday, September 6th, 2013.

The Summer Reading Packet is available on my webpage

SUMMER READING NOVEL

The Common Core Standardsfor Math and ELA

Are aligned with college and work expectations;Are clear, understandable, and consistent;Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;Build on strengths and lessons of current state standards;Are informed by other top-performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in a global economy and society;Are evidence-based.

6 Shifts in ELA/Literacy1. Read as much Non-Fiction as

Fiction2. Learn About the World by Reading3. Read More Complex Material

Carefully4. Discuss Reading (using evidence)5. Writing From Sources (using

evidence)6. Academic Vocabulary

2013-2014 Module Implementation

for ELA NYS has introduced “Module” units as a way of successfully

implementing all of the Common Core Shifts. A “Module” is an 8 week unit of study which incorporates a

fictional text and several corresponding informational texts. These “Modules” stress high-level analysis and text

dissection. In other words, this work will be extremely challenging and

require persistence in the classroom and at home. Content areas will begin applying these modules this year. These modules emphasize rigor, complex informational

texts, close reading, and analytical response to literature. In addition to the Module, ELA classrooms will continue with

the Reading and Writing Workshop Philosophy, maintaining a focus on student accountability.

Examples of Module Questioning

Pre-Module Questioning: In “The Gettysburg Address,” Lincoln says the nation

is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Why is equality an important value to promote?

Questioning with Module Implementation: “The Gettysburg Address” mentions the year 1776.

According to Lincoln’s speech, why is this year significant to the events described in the speech?

There will be 6 assessments administered throughout the year that are aligned with the state standards.

Successful completion of the Foreign Language class and the proficiency exam at the end of the year will earn each student High School credit.

Foreign Language

Resource Mr. LoBianco is the Resource teacher for Grades 7-8, and will have a homebase on the

team. He will specifically work with our 8th grade team

in ELA class. He will meet with academic teachers to provide

support and provide suggestions to help students be more successful.

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Team Supply ListGENERAL 3 boxes of tissues - to your HOMEBASE TEACHER Book Covers ELA 4 Marble Composition Notebooks 1 Packages of Post-Its Black or Blue Pens - 10 minimum

(NO OTHER COLORS!!!) Pencils - 20 minimum Highlighter (1) 3-Prong folder with pockets Loose-leaf paper - 2 packets USB Flash drive Thin colored markers (optional)

SCIENCE 3 ring binder – 1 inch (blue) Folder (blue) 1 Composition Notebook Pens Pencils

SOCIAL STUDIES 3 ring binder - 1 inch (red) Colored Pencils or Markers Blue or Black pens Pencils 2 Dry Erase Markers Loose-leaf Paper MATH Folder (green) 3 ring binder - 1 inch (green) Pencils Scientific Calculator Dry Erase Markers FOREIGN LANGUAGE 3 ring binder 1 ½ in Purple or

white with see through sleeve

Dividers Blue or Black pens

New Backpack and Draw String Bag Policy for 2013-14!

Backpacks and draw string bags are allowed to be carried to and from school, but will not be allowed to be carried from class to class throughout the school day. Thank you!

BEGINS SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Is composed of two components:

Academic Program: Work on homework, project or a quiet

place to read.

Recreation Program: Various athletics, crafts, or hands-on

activities.

*Permission slips are necessary for all after school activities. Forms will be available at the Main Office, the Greeter’s Desk or on the Pioneer homepage.

After School Program

Junior FFA A/V Club Modified Sports Odyssey of the Mind Chess Club Certified Babysitting Training Dance Class Panther Productions

Student Involvement Opportunities

Marching BandYearbook ClubLeo ClubRecreation ProgramStudent CouncilNewspaper ClubSafe School AmbassadorsMusical

Important pages in the agenda and go over important information

New Agendas every 10 weeks ID Card required to borrow books

from LMC ID Card required to buy lunch

Agenda/ID Card Use

**NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR DAILY

ASSIGNMENTS**(Individual expectations and procedures will be given in each

class)

Team Homework Policy

Go to Mr. Colaiacovo’s webpage and find the link to the daily homework assignments. Click and open.

www.pioneerschools.org//Domain/266

Where to find the Daily Homework…

Academic standards have been revamped across the K-12 curriculum

Standards are important to help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents and teachers

Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed

Parent’s Guide for Student Success

[from engageny.org]

Children need help and support at home to succeed in their studiesTry to create a quiet place for your child to study and devote time every day when your child can concentrate on academics uninterrupted by friends, siblings or other distractionsELAHave child read his/her writing out loud to other family members. Discuss your family stories and history. Go to a play or musical with your childMathLook for word-problems in real-life (recipes). Arithmetic with decimals (balancing check book). Using area and volume to solve landscaping questions (garden size, topsoil requirements, etc.)

How You Can Help Your Child at HomeLearning does not end in the

classroom…

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support It is PBIS’s goal to improve student academic

performance and behavior by focusing on positive behaviors

Homebase connection with teachers, CICO, Targeted Learning Labs, CBG Cards, School Spirit, Behavior Incentives

What is PBIS?

Identify target areas for improvement Improve processes and proceduresDecrease Problem Behavior Increase attendance and academic achievement

Boost staff and student morale

How can PBIS help?

During the past few years many Pioneer teachers have participated in workshops based on Dr. Harvey Silver’s Thoughtful Classroom.

Dr. Silver’s strategies are researched based and yield advances in student achievement.

Some of the strategies your child will use in class are: compare /contrast, making inferences, and summarizing.

Thoughtful Education

DASADignity for All Students Act

(enacted July 1, 2012)

The Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act) was established with the broad legislative intent to provide a school environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Harassment is defined as “creation of a hostile environment by conduct or by verbal threats, intimidation or abuse that has or would have the effect of unreasonably and substantially interfering with a student’s educational performance, opportunities or benefits, or mental, emotional or physical well-being;…”

DASA now includes CYBER-BULLYING as well as aggressive behavior OUTSIDE of school.

What is DASA?

Should be in your envelope:

Introducing Your Child Media Consent Form After-School Program Student Residency Form Free and Reduced Lunch Form Parent Volunteer Form Right to Know Form (Asbestos, Pesticides, etc.)

Please complete and turn in completed forms to homeroom teacher ASAP.

Forms

“Powerschool Portal” is now available, see Counseling Center for details

PowerSchool

Questions / Comments/Concerns?

We are looking forward to a great year! Please feel free to contact us at any time with questions

or concerns!

Thank You!!

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