WELCOME TO TEAM 8A

You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. 

Wayne Gretzky

A LITTLE ABOUT MRS. WHITE I graduated from Kennesaw

State University in 1989 with a B.S. in Communications

This will be my 3rd year of teaching at Creekland Middle School

My life-long goal is to instill love and confidence in people so that they can realize their worth and importance in this world.

I have been married for 23 years. My husband is currently a teacher at Etowah High School.

I have 3 boys who have all gone through Creekland M.S. Andrew and Graham are attending CHVS, and Jesse is attending Southern Polytechnic University this fall.

We have 4 precious cats. One of whom is huge and loves to lie on his back.

A LITTLE ABOUT MRS. BROWN•This is my 7th year teaching at CMS

•I have my Masters in Middle Grades Literature

•I have been married for 8 years. I have 1 daughter, MaryJo, who will be 4 at the end of the month and a new baby boy.

•I have 1 dog, Skunk.

•I love to read, scuba dive, and deer hunt.

•.•My son, Bo, was just born this July and we are doing great. •I will be joining you later in the 1st quarter.•Ms. Dallas will be my long-term substitute until I return.

READINGWhat can you expect in reading class this year?

8TH GRADE COURSE MAP Throughout the year Focus on Informational and Literary Texts Argumentative and Informational/Explanatory Writing Using technology to be career and college ready Routine writing: taking notes, summaries, journals, short responses Active Reading Strategies Vocabulary Development and Word Analysis Speaking and Listening Skills Test Taking Strategies First and Third Quarters Focus on Informational Texts and Argumentative Writing Second and Fourth Quarters Focus on Literary Texts and Informative/Explanatory Writing

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

3 Subject Spiral notebook with pockets OR 1” 3 ring binder with pockets

Section 1: Warmups/Journal Entries Section 2: Notes/Vocabulary Section3: Daily Activities – comprehension questions, short responses, summaries, etc…

*Literature Textbook

*RC Book

*Writing Utensils

HOMEWORKRead 30 minutes each weeknight or spread it out for a total of 120 minutes per week

Finish incomplete work or missed work

Study for tests and quizzes!!

READING COUNTSReading Counts Quarterly Goal Meet your individual reading goals (1 fiction, 1

nonfiction, 1 of your choice each quarter) Take RC tests on books Increase your lexile score – Earn Rewards no whining Earn rewards for meeting goals Earn a 100 on a Test grade each quarter! No reading logs next quarter if met goal on previous

one

Reading Logs 2 hours (120 minutes) of reading each week Due every Tuesday

Millionaire Reader Book Club

Keep track of your reading in your agenda and on the wall chart.

Earn rewards! (every 6 books, highest class RC points party, and RC participation parties)

See page 23 in your agenda for the list of categories and rewards. We have a new Book Club List that gives you more freedom!

STORYTELLING DAYSOctober 30th & 31st

GROUP & PARTNER ACTIVITIESListen for the bell!STOP, LOOK, LISTEN

TO BE SUCCESSFUL: Follow Classroom procedures There is a right time and a right place for

everything Use your time wisely Respect yourself (your attitude will make or

break you) Respect others

Mrs. White is expected to follow these rules as well!!

PROCEDURES• Daily Lessons (posted on board)

Warm-ups/Activating Activities Lesson Homework: weekly reading logs in agenda, p.

• Turning in Work Class tray Late Work What to do when you’re absent

• Reading Center Entering the Area – permission is required

Checking out books

• Reading Logs 2 hours of reading each week

Due each Tuesday

RIGHT TIME AND RIGHT PLACE

Asking for things you need – pencils, erasers, paper, books, bandaids, etc…

Asking to go to locker or bathroom Asking to go to office or nurse Asking to go to Media Center Blurting out in discussion or Raising your hand Sharpening your pencil Turning in work

It all boils down to respect and common sense!

USING OUR TIME WISELYUse class time, literacy period, and homeroom

to: Work – giving your best Ask questions Seek help Use the computer Read your RC book Take RC tests Study for quizzes and testsUse transportation time, doctor’s offices, ball

fields, and of course home to: Read, finish homework, and study

TEAM 8ALet’s work together

as a team and make this a great 8th grade year for

everyone!