Week 23
February 3 - 7
Mock STAAR Dates
Mock STAAR Dates
- February 4 - 8th Reading
- February 4 - 7th Writing
- February 5 - 8th Math / 7th Pre-Ap Math
- March 3 - 7th Math
- March 3 - 8th Science
- March 4 - 8th Social Studies
- March 4 - 7th Reading
- March 5 - Algebra
STAAR Dates
STAAR Dates
- April 7 - STAAR Grade 7 Writing
- April 7 - STAAR Grade 8th Reading
- April 8 - STAAR Grade 8th Math
- May 6 - STAAR EOC Algebra 1
- May 12 - STAAR Grade 7 Math, Grade 8 Math Retest
- May 13 - STAAR Grade 7 Reading, Grade 8 Reading Retest
- May 14 - STAAR Grade 8 Science
- May 15 - STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies
7th Grade Instructional Focus
English Language Arts
- 7th Grade
Unit 6
Monday, students will analyze a peer essay for effectiveness and author’s craft.
Tuesday, 7th Grade Mock STAAR Writing Exam.
Students will begin the unit on Drama using an anchor chart and the play, “The Governess”.
- 7th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 6
Monday, students will analyze a peer essay for effectiveness and author’s craft.
Tuesday, 7th Grade Mock STAAR Writing Exam.
Students will begin the unit on Drama using an anchor chart and the play, “The Governess”.
Math
- 7th Grade
Unit 6
Students will determine the area of composite figures and the area of triangles and trapezoids by finding the base and height using notes and guided practice.
Tuesday, 7th Grade Mock STAAR Writing Exam.
- 7th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 7 and 8
Wednesday, 8th Grade 7th Grade Pre-AP Mock STAAR Math Exam.
Students will evaluate Mock Staar misconceptions and mistakes.
Science
- 7th Grade
Unit 5
Students will explain the importance of photosynthesis and recognize/analyze the components of the process of photosynthesis, and that radiant energy (sunlight) is transformed into chemical energy.
- 7th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 5
Students will explain the importance of photosynthesis and recognize/analyze the components of the process of photosynthesis, and that radiant energy (sunlight) is transformed into chemical energy.
Social Studies
- 7th Grade
Unit 7
Students will identify and describe the trails used for cattle drives in Texas and explore the cowboy’s roles and obstacles. They will continue to explore life of the cowboy on the cattle drive and its end.
- 7th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 7
Students will identify and describe the trails used for cattle drives in Texas and explore the cowboy’s roles and obstacles. They will continue to explore life of the cowboy on the cattle drive and its end.
8th Grade Instructional Focus
English Language Arts
- 8th grade
Unit 6
Tuesday, 8th Grade Mock STAAR Reading Exam.
Students will apply our knowledge of persuasive elements to analyze a murder mystery, refine arguments and claims, and determine which claim is most compelling.
- 8th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 6
Tuesday, 8th Grade Mock STAAR Reading Exam.
Students will apply our knowledge of persuasive elements to analyze a murder mystery, refine arguments and claims, and determine which claim is most compelling.
Math
- 8th Grade
Unit 7 and 8
Wednesday, 8th Grade 7th Grade Pre-AP Mock STAAR Math Exam.
Students will evaluate Mock Staar misconceptions and mistakes.
- Algebra
Unit 6
Science
- 8th Grade
Unit 6
Students will explore the 8 phases of the lunar cycle such as full moon and new moon and create the 8 phases of the Lunar cycle including First quarter and Third quarter moons.
- 8th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 6
Students will explore the 8 phases of the lunar cycle such as full moon and new moon and create the 8 phases of the Lunar cycle including First quarter and Third quarter moons using a T-Shirt design.
Social Studies
- 8th Grade
Unit 7
- 8th Grade Pre-AP
Unit 7
Electives Instructional Focus
Electives
Technology Applications
Mon: Big Huge Labs Calendar; 1 & 2
Tues: Big Huge Labs Calendar; 3 & 4
Wed: Big Huge Labs Calendar; 5 & 6
Thurs: Big Huge Labs Calendar; 7 & 8
Fri: Big Huge Labs Calendar; 9 & 10
Event Update
English Learner Parent Dates
Newcomer Parent Night
*May 14, 2020 @ Cedar Creek Middle School, 5-7 p.m.
Athletic Events
Lady Eagle Basketball
B Team @ 5:30 p.m.
A Team @ 6:30 p.m.
*January 23 - Opponent Manor MS @ Cedar Creek MS
Eagle Basketball
B Team @ 5:30 p.m.
A Team @ 6:30 p.m.
*January 23 - Opponent Manor MS @ Manor MS
Track
*February 20 – Cedar Creek Invitational Opponent @ Memorial Stadium
*February 27 – Bear Relays Opponent @ Memorial Stadium
*March 5 – Eagle Relays Opponent @ Memorial Stadium
*March 12 – Del Valle Relays Opponent @ Del Valle High School
*March 25 – District Meet (Girls Run, Boys Field) @ Memorial Stadium
*March 26 – District Meet (Boys Run, Girls Field) @ Memorial Stadium
Lady Eagle Soccer
7th Grade 5:15 p.m.
8th Grade 6:30 p.m.
*April 2 – Decker MS Opponent @ CCMS
*April 16 – Del Valle MS Opponent @ Del Valle MS
*April 23 – Bastrop MS Opponent @ Bastrop MS
*April 30 – Ojeda MS Opponent @ CCMS
*May 7 – Lockhart MS Opponent @ Lockhart MS
*May 14 – Dailey MS Opponent @ CCMS
*May 18 – Manor MS Opponent @ Manor MS