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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Students received an Introduction Letter on bright green paper.

Homework: Read the green sheet to your Representatives. Sign up for Remind with the Student Code: @6hckc7 . Have your Representative/s sign up with the Representative Code: @8f743e

A copy of the green sheet can be found under Home > Representatives. A copy can also be found on the Bookshelf in the proper folder.

Students took a Multiple Intelligences Quiz to help determine what kind of learner they are: Verbal/Linguistic, Mathematical/Logical, Musical, Visual/Spatial, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, or Naturalistic. Students read the statement and said whether or not they STRONGLY agreed with the statement, MOSTLY agreed with the statement, SOMEWHAT agreed with the statement, or that the statement did NOT describe them. Then students used the data to chart the information on the back page of their packet. If you were absent, please pick up a copy on the Bookshelf in the proper folder.

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Students received a triangle bunting that will be a class project. Students were instructed to decorate the front AND back of their bunting with color. Students were instructed to write a word on their triangle that would put them in a better mood if they were having a bad day. For some students, they wrote their favorite food - for others, it was their bed. Students were instructed to put the first letter of their first name, first letter of their last name, and their period number somewhere on either side of the triangle to receive credit.

Students also received a feather. Students were instructed to color the front of the feather in any way they desired - one color, multiple colors, etc. Students were instructed to write their first name, last name, and period number on the back of their feather.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Students received a map of the landform regions of South Carolina. They were to glue that map in their SSJ (Social Studies Journal). Students were to label each of the six landform regions in South Carolina.

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Students worked in stations to take notes on the landform regions of South Carolina. This information could be written directly on their landform region map OR in their SSJ.

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Students received a handout that they glued into their SSJ. Students viewed a PowerPoint and filled out the blank spaces on the handout with information found in the PowerPoint. Both handout and PowerPoint can be found on our website under Content > PowerPoints & Handouts.

Friday, August 30, 2019

Students took a Quiz on the Landform Regions of South Carolina. They were to fill out the map with the correct spelling, capitalization, and labelling of each of the regions. Students had 15 minutes in class to take this Quiz. Students then finished completing the handout and viewing the PowerPoint from Thursday (8/29).

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Students who were absent on Friday took their Quiz on the Landform Regions of South Carolina today during lunch. They were to fill out the map with the correct spelling, location, and capitalization of each of the regions.

Digital Citizenship Week: Students viewed PowerPoints on Digital Citizenship. In order to take their iPads home they need to complete all three of the following:

1) Signed contract: These contracts will be handed out during Advisory.

2) iPad Fees: $20 fee for insurance must be paid

3) Passing grade on quiz: DMS requires an 80% or better on their Digital Citizenship quiz. Students have been encouraged to earn a 100% as this will count as a quiz grade towards their Social Studies grade.

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Digital Citizenship Week: Students viewed PowerPoints on Digital Citizenship. In order to take their iPads home they need to complete all three of the following:

1) Signed contract: These contracts will be handed out during Advisory.

2) iPad Fees: $20 fee for insurance must be paid

Thursday, September 5, 2019

NO SCHOOL DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Friday, September 6, 2019

A message was sent out on Tuesday through Remind. Students had the opportunity to earn a surprise. This assignment is due by 2:57pm (bell at the end of 7th period) in order to qualify for the prize.

Students were assigned homework the first week of school to sign up for Remind. It has been 15+ days since homework was assigned. Any student that has not signed up for Remind by end of day, Friday, September 6, 2019, will have Silent Lunch for one week. Students were reminded 3-4 times a week to sign up for Remind and were already made aware they would have Silent Lunch had they not signed up for Remind.

Students watched three videos. (Videos are available on our website: Content > Videos) . They watched Native Americans, European Explorers, and Life in the Colonies. Students were instructed to write down five facts about each video in their SSJ. After discussing each of the videos, students wrote down any additional pertinent information. No handout needed for this assigned. Completed entirely in the student's SSJ.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Students will take their Digital Citizenship Quiz. Students must earn at least an 80% on their quiz in order to qualify to take their iPads home. Students have been made aware that this quiz will count as a quiz grade for first semester. Students have also been made aware that they have multiple attempts and to not settle for an 80 when they could have a perfect score.

Any student who is absent will have to make up this quiz during lunch on the day they return to school.

Students received two handouts for two PowerPoints (8-1.2 and 8-1.3). The students were then instructed to go on their iPads, after they completed their DC Quiz, and complete the handouts using the PowerPoints. DMS Website > Departments > Social Studies > Christina Gaston > Content > PowerPoints & Handouts.

These handouts can be found on top of the library in the absent folders.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Students were given a Quizizz for Falcon Focus to help review for their Unit Test on Friday. The Quizizz was ten questions. Students had over five minutes to complete as many attempts as they were able. They were informed that their highest grade would go in the book and that there was an opportunity to earn bonus points for future assignments.

Students completed their handouts using their iPads to find the information on my class website. 8-1.1, 8-1.2, and 8-1.3 . All handouts should be completed on student's own time if not completed with the opportunities we had during multiple days in class.

Students who were completed with their handouts and had less than a 100 on their Digital Citizenship quiz were instructed to log back into Schoology and earn a perfect score on their DC Quiz.

Students then worked in groups to complete a review for their Unit Test on Friday. The Quizizz had 20 questions. Students were able to work as a group and use their notes. Students had plenty of time to get through at least one attempt if they were on task. Students were instructed to choose their groups wisely as they would be graded as a group and not as individuals. Students were allowed to work independently if they chose.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Students were given a piece of paper to create a tourism brochure for one of the colonies: New England, Middle, or Southern.

The goal of the brochure is to entice immigrants to come to their area and settle. Students were instructed to list reason(s) why their colony (region) is better than the others.

A rubric can be found here on the website under the CONTENT arrow under RUBRICS & SPREADSHEETS.

Select brochures will be feature in the PLC meeting: who did not understand the assignment / who did not give their best effort, who understood the assignment and did the bare minimum, and who went above and beyond what was required of them.

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Students worked in groups of 1, 2, or 3 to complete a Quizizz to study for the Unit Test. Students had unlimited attempts within the class period. Students were informed the highest grade would go in the Gradebook. Students were informed each additional perfect score would count towards extra credit.

Friday, September 13, 2019

Students took their Unit 1 Test on MasteryConnect. Any student who was absent on this day will have to make up their test during 3rd period or during lunch. If student does not make up test within 10 days of the original date, a 0 will go into the Gradebook for the score. It is the student's responsibility to make up the test.

Monday, September 16, 2019

Some students took a Retake on Unit 1.

HOMEWORK: On the class website, students need to access the Reading Guides under CONTENT > Reading Guides > 8-1.4 Significance of Enslaved and Free Africans in South Carolina.

Students must write the question, number, and the answer in complete sentences in their SSJ. This homework assignment is due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 by 8:30am. To submit their homework, students need to take a picture (pictures) of their completed assignment. They need to upload the pictures into Schoology under the Reading Guide 8-1.4 assignment. Students need to make sure they submitted all pictures of all eleven questions to receive full credit on the assignment. Submissions are time stamped through Schoology and the system lets me know which are submitted after the deadline.

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Students are to complete a PowerPoint Handout 8-1.4. Students worked in small groups to complete the assignment during class. Students were instructed to turn in their handouts before they left for class.

If students are absent this day, they can find the handout above the library in the folders. The handout will be due the next day the student returns to school.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Social Studies Benchmark.

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Social Studies Benchmark. Students were instructed to read a book after they completed their Benchmark. Students are able to earn AR points which earns privileges.

Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4-7p.

Friday, September 20, 2019

No School. Parent/Teacher Conferences from 8a-12p.

Monday, September 23, 2019

Students were given a list of 12 terms. Students will study these twelve terms and have a Vocabulary Quiz on these terms on Friday, the 27th. The terms can be found on our class Quizlet site. Unit 2 (12 terms). To find the class link, go to the HOME tab and click on CLASS CODES.

Students played a game in class to help study for the quiz on Friday.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Students began creating the front page of a newspaper. A copy of instructions and the rubric can be found on our class website: CONTENT > RUBRICS & SPREADSHEETS.

Students are to use the template provided for them in Schoology, click to open, copy the template to their Drive by pressing COPY TO DRIVE, make the Document available offline, open the document in GOOGLE DOCS, and then rename their copy as Last name First Initial Period Newspaper (EX: GastonC4Newspaper or SaldivarC2Newspaper) . No spaces in their title.

When completed, students need to upload a PDF copy of their newsletter into the Newsletter 8.1.P assignment on Schoology.

Students had two days in class to work on this.

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Students continued to work on their newspapers. A copy of instructions and the rubric can be found on our class website: CONTENT > RUBRICS & SPREADSHEETS.

When completed, students need to upload a PDF copy of their newsletter into the Newsletter 8.1.P assignment on Schoology.

Students had two days in class to work on this.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Students are to write the question and answers to a Reading Guide that has been provided for them.

Friday, September 27, 2019

Students will take a Vocabulary Quiz on the twelve terms of Unit 2.

Monday, September 30, 2019

Students had time in class to take a Quizizz to help prepare for Friday's test.

Students watched a video and answered questions. Students were to write out the question and answer in complete sentences in their SSJ. Questions and video can be found in Schoology. 8-6.1 Video. Students were to take a screenshot of their SSJ - one page per submission into Schoology.

Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Students had time in class to take a Quizizz to help prepare for Friday's test.

Students began working on a PPT 8-1.6 . Notes can be found on top of the library. PPT can be located on our website under CONTENT > POWERPOINTS & HANDOUTS.

Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Students are on an abbreviated scheduled for We Work Wednesday.

Students worked in small groups to study for the test on Friday. Students worked as a class to study for the test on Friday.

Thursday, October 03, 2019

Students used primary and secondary sources to identify economic, political, and social effects.

HOMEWORK: Students must complete the Quizizz (code was on the board and sent out on Remind). Students have unlimited attempts until the game closes at 1145pm. Students had two days in class to work on their homework.

Friday, October 04, 2019

Students will take a Test on Unit 2. Any student that does not finish will finish on Monday.

Students are on an abbreviated schedule for the House Meeting: Amistad and Isibindi.

Monday, October 05, 2019

I had to leave campus today for my child. The following message was on my door before students reported to the media center. Once the substitute arrived, students were to complete the Quizizz in class. We will resume the Unit 2 Test/Retake upon my return. Students should use this time to complete any missing work for SS, or any other class. There are less than three weeks until the end of the first quarter. Students who participate in the Quizizz are able to earn extra credit towards their Test grades.

Complete the following Quizizz:

1st: 804182

2nd: 196623

4th: 710780

5th: 886639

7th: 293249

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Students were able to finish their Unit 2 Test or Retake if necessary. Any student who opted out of the Retake was able to work on anything for another class while others were testing.

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

Students are creating their own quiz!!

Students need to access the SC Need to Know Facts on our website. Students will use Standard 8-2 to create a quiz. They need three questions from 8-2.1, 8-2.2, 8-2.3, 8-2.4, 8-2.5, and 8-2.6. In total, students will have 18 questions.

Students will name their quiz: First Name Last Name 8-2.

Students have all the answers. They need to take the statements and make them into questions with four answer choices. Students need to list the indicator after their question. Examples below:

How do I write a question (8-2.2)?

Does this count as a question (8-2.1)?

The app is freezing up. Try working on the website first. Your options should be relevant to the content. For instance: If your question is Who is fighting in the French and Indian War? Your answer choices should NOT include (b) red and green, (c) one and two, (d) trucks and cars.

Students were to submit a screenshot of their last question and submit into Schoology (Create a Quiz 8-2 Screenshot).

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Students are watching The Patriot. Students will have a total of four homework assignments that correlate with the movie. The following is HW Assignment #1.

Patriot HW #1

Friday, October 11, 2019

Students are continuing The Patriot. Students will have a total of four homework assignments that correlate with the movie. The following is HW Assignment #2.

Students are on an abbreviated schedule for House Meetings: Altruismo and Reveur.

Patriot HW #2

Monday, October 14, 2019

Students are finishing The Patriot. Students will have a total of four homework assignments that correlate with the movie. The following are HW Assignments #3 and #4.

Patriot HW #3

Patriot HW #4

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Students are finishing The Patriot. Students will have a total of four homework assignments that correlate with the movie. The following are HW Assignments #3 and #4. Students had the class period to work on their Patriot HW assignments.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Students watched a short video and made a reflection on the video. Students learned about behaviors and habits they are creating now and how that will affect them next year at the high school level.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Students had a Quizizz for Falcon Focus. Students had unlimited attempts within the time period (at least 5 minutes). Students were given these terms on Tuesday to study for their Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday of next week.

Students were given instructions for their final Test/Project grade for the quarter. Students can find the instructions on Schoology under Break Up Letter. The Project is due Monday, the 21st, at 1145pm in Schoology. Students do not need the internet to complete this assignment. Students were instructed to take a screenshot of the instructions in class if they do not have internet access at home to see the instructions on Schoology.

Friday, October 18, 2019

Students are on an abbreviated schedule. Students of the Amistad and Isibindi Houses have a House Meeting.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Students completed a four-square assignment for the Four Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Instructions can be found in the assignment itself on Schoology (Quarter 2 Folder / Four Signers from SC).

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Students will have a Quiz on Unit 3, Pt. A Vocabulary. Students have had these terms since last Monday. Students quizzed on these terms each morning during Falcon Focus. Students had the option to study on their own time. Students had 20 minutes in class to complete the Quiz.

When students finish their quiz, they are to work on the following for Math and/or Science. Students are expected to be silent during the Quiz so as not to disturb others and to take away any indication of cheating.

After Vocab. Quiz 10/22

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

NO SCHOOL

Thursday, October 24, 2019

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TODAY'S ASSIGNMENTS CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN SCHOOLOGY

Students will watch four videos on our website (The French and Indian War, The Road to Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Differing Views on Independence). Students will draw a four-square on their paper with the proper heading (name, date, and period number). Students will write five facts about each of the videos in their SSJ in their four square. Videos can be found on my website under the CONTENT tab.

Top Left Square: 8-2.1

Top Right Square: 8-2.2

Bottom Left Square: 8-2.3

Bottom Right Square: 8-2.4

Take a picture and submit into Schoology (Quarter 2 > Four Square - Videos 8-2)

Students will fill out the PowerPoint for 8-2.4. PowerPoint and notes can be found on my website under Content.

Take a picture of each completed page and submit into Schoology (Quarter 2 > PPT 8-2.4).

If your grade has a 0 for the Break Up Letter, that is letting me know that it was late and that a deduction needs to be put through. FINAL GRADES WILL BE ENTERED BEFORE I LEAVE FOR THE DAY TONIGHT.

Friday, October 25, 2019

Students are to complete notes on the Battles of the American Revolution. Students were to transfer the notes from the PowerPoint 8-2.5 into their SSJ. Students can find the PowerPoint on our website (Content > PowerPoints & Handouts).

Students had time in class to complete their assignments from the day before (PPT 8-2.4 and Four-Square Videos).

Monday, October 28, 2019

Students had 5+ minutes in class to study for their Vocabulary Quiz (to be taken next week).

Students were assigned two Reading Guides (RG 8-2.1 and 8-2.6). These homework assignments are due on Friday, November 1st. Due to the fact that these assignments are available for five days, and students do NOT need the internet to complete the assignment, students have been informed that late work will not be accepted on these homework assignments. Instructions and assignments can be found on Schoology.

Students were given a Quizizz to help prepare for their Vocabulary Quiz(zes) next week. Codes can be found on Remind. Quizizz is due on Monday, November 4th at 815am. The highest grade will go in the book as their homework grade. Students can earn up to 20 extra credit points to use towards Test, Quiz, etc. grades (for perfect scores).

Quizizz Codes:(1st: 085504) (2nd: 152107) (4th: 622110) (5th: 184351) (7th: 882191)

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Students were given 5+ minutes in class to study for their Vocabulary Quiz (to be taken next week).

Students worked in small groups to complete a spreadsheet shared to the entire class. Students were to explain how their respective groups affected the Economic, Political, and Social factors of South Carolina during the American Revolution.

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Students have time in class to study for their Vocabulary Quiz next week. Students had 5+ minutes to earn as many perfect scores and could earn extra credit for Quarter 2.

Students worked in small groups to complete a practice test for Unit 3. Students were able to look at notes, cross out wrong answers, and work together to debate possible answer choices.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

I was out due to the death of my Grandmother. Students were given an assignment in their email. Students were to finish taking the practice test as assigned in Schoology from the 30th. Students were to submit their completed test in Schoology.

After students completed their test, students had the option to work on any homework for any class, specifically the Quizizz homework (due Monday) and the two Reading Guides (due Friday).

Friday, November 1, 2019

Students used the answer key to correct their tests using the RED Markup feature on their iPads.

Students had time in class to work on their two Reading Guides (due today) and their Quizizz homework (due Monday).

Monday, November 4, 2019

Students will take the Unit 3 Battles Quiz today. After the Quiz, students were given time in class to study for their Unit Test on Wednesday.

Students were given 5+ minutes to study for their Unit Test - to be taken on Wednesday. Students had unlimited attempts to get a perfect score while the code was active. Students had the opportunity to earn extra credit towards Test and Quiz grades.

Students were given a homework assignment to be completed by Wednesday, 11/06, 815am. Students are to use the Quizizz code to help study for the Unit Test on Wednesday. Students were made aware they had unlimited attempts within the time period and that it was an opportunity to earn extra credit for a Quiz and/or Test grade. Codes are as follows:

1st 895724
2nd 110106
4th 932834
5th 206515
7th 131214

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Students will take the Unit 3, Pt. B Vocabulary Quiz today. After the Quiz, students were given time in class to study for their Unit Test on Wednesday.

Students were given the following information regarding an opportunity to make up four of their assignments that are currently in the Gradebook. Students that need to make up the following grades may do so by taking a Quizizz code. If you were absent that day, I will replace the zero that is currently in the book. If you were present but would like to improve your score, I will average the current score with the best grade in your attempts. The Quizizz codes will work for any and all of the four assignments listed below:

Grades to be made up:

Battles of the American Revolution (10/28)

Battles of the American Revolution (10/29)

Unit 3, Pt. B Vocabulary (10/29)

Unit 3, Pt. B Vocabulary (11/01)

Quizizz Codes:

1st: 597617

2nd: 164928

4th: 986144

5th: 993615

7th: 947543

Codes will expire on Friday, 11/08, at 815am. Students have unlimited attempts until the code expires. The top grade will go in the book to make up / average the current grade. This information is also available on my website. Website > Home > Missing Work. This information has also been sent out on Remind and discussed in class.

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Students will take the Unit 3 Test today. After the test, students had the opportunity to work on their Make Up Assignment as given on Tuesday, 11/05.

Students were given 5+ minutes to study for their Unit Test - to be taken today. Students had unlimited attempts to get a perfect score while the code was active. Students had the opportunity to earn extra credit towards Test and Quiz grades.

Monday, November 11, 2019

Students completed a PPT 8-3.1. If absent, you will find your PowerPoint hand out in the folders on top of the library. You will find your copy with your name on it. These will be turned in at a later date. When completed, students are to submit into Schoology: Quarter 2 > PPT 8-3.1 - 8-3.4 (Due Friday, 11/22/19 by 1159pm)

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Students were given instructions on how to complete the License Plate Project. Instructions and Rubric can be found under Content > Rubrics and Spreadsheets. Students are working on their projects in class.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Students are working on their projects in class.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Students are working on their projects in class.

Students were given a homework assignment to be completed by Thursday, 11/21, 815am. Students are to use the Quizizz code to help study for the Unit Test on Thursday. Students were made aware they had unlimited attempts within the time period and that it was an opportunity to earn extra credit for a Quiz and/or Test grade. Codes are as follows:

1st 808742
2nd 522954
4th 598589
5th 314839
7th 139650

Friday, November 15, 2019

Mrs. Gaston in California for Grandmother's funeral. Students are working on projects - due Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Monday, November 18, 2019

Mrs. Gaston in California for Grandmother's funeral. Students are working on projects - due Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Homework due today at 815am. Projects due before they call teachers to duty.

Vocabulary Quiz - Unit 4, Pt. A. If student was absent this day, student will have to make an appointment to make up their Quiz. Students have the option to make up during AM/PM Advisory, WWW, 3rd period (with elective teacher's permission), lunch, etc. NOTE: Students taking Mrs. Garland's computer course are NOT eligible to leave class as that course is for high school credit and attendance is mandatory.

Students had Quizizz homework assigned to help prepare for the quiz.

Students who needed to finish their Unit 3 Test, or any other Test/Quiz were able to do so.

Any student that had all make up Test/Quiz complete were able to work on project for Ms. McFadden, USATestPrep for Mr. Cayas, Quizizz for Mrs. Mosby, etc.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

We Work Wednesday schedule

PowerPoints on Unit 4. If you were absent this day, you will be able to find the PowerPoint 8-3.2 through 8-3.4 packet in the WEDNESDAY folder on top of the library. Your packet will have your name on it. When completed, students are to submit into Schoology: Quarter 2 > PPT 8-3.1 - 8-3.4 (Due Friday, 11/22/19 by 1159pm)

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Quizizz Homework due today at 815am.

Vocabulary Quiz - Unit 4, Pt. B. If student was absent this day, student will have to make an appointment to make up their Quiz. Students have the option to make up during AM/PM Advisory, WWW, 3rd period (with elective teacher's permission), lunch, etc. NOTE: Students taking Mrs. Garland's computer course are NOT eligible to leave class as that course is for high school credit and attendance is mandatory.

Students had Quizizz homework assigned to help prepare for the quiz.

After students were finished with their Unit 4, Pt. B Vocabulary Quiz, students were to complete the PowerPoints handed out last Monday and Wednesday in class.

After PowerPoints were completed, students had the opportunity to work on any missing work for this class. The missing work spreadsheet can be found under HOME > MISSING WORK.

Students were then given time to work on any assignment for any class.

Friday, November 22, 2019

House Meeting Schedule

Students will review for Unit Test.

Students must turn in their PPT 8-3.1 through 8-3.4 into Schoology by 11:59pm tonight for four Classwork/Participation grades. These assignments were given on Monday, 11/11, and Wednesday, 11/20.

Monday, November 25, 2019

Students were able to study for before taking the Unit 4 Test.

If students finished, students were able to work on ALEKS, USATestPrep, Quizizz, etc. for their core classes.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Students were able to finalize their Unit 4 Tests today.

When students finished, students were able to work on ALEKS, USATestPrep, Quizizz, etc. for their core classes.

Students who do not finish will need to make up their test by appointment only during AM/PM Advisory, Lunch, 3rd period (with elective teacher's permission), after school, etc.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Students were able to work on any make up tests or quizzes.

When students finished, students were able to work on their Missing Work for my class. If students had all Social Studies work turned in, students were able to work on any missing work for any other class.

All students need to read the following information to make up any missing quiz or test.

TESTING IS COMING

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Students read Chs. 1-4 in Nightjohn. Students can find Nightjohn on our website: My website > Mrs. Gaston > What's Mrs. Gaston Reading?

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Students read Chs. 5-6 in Nightjohn. Students can find Nightjohn on our website: My website > Mrs. Gaston > What's Mrs. Gaston Reading?

Mr. Cayas' Advisory students are to report to Mrs. Gaston in AM and PM Advisory to complete any missing quiz/test.

Students have an abbreviated schedule for We Work Wednesday. Students are able to make up any missing work or any missing quiz/test during this time.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Nightjohn homework was assigned. It has been cancelled.

Students are to take an AR Quiz for Nightjohn by Friday, December 06 by 4:00pm. Students were able to take the AR Quiz in class after completing the novel.

Ms. McFadden's Advisory students report to my AM/PM Advisory to make up testing.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Students completed several in class assignments. If student was absent, student does not need to make up these assignments.

Mrs. Mosby's Advisory students report to my AM/PM Advisory to make up testing.

House Meeting Schedule.

Monday, December 9, 2019

Students had a Quizizz to help prepare for their upcoming Benchmark. It was all review. Students had the opportunity to earn extra credit.

Students completed a FourSquare assignment. Students were to complete a FourSquare assignment in class. Students were assigned to have a proper heading: Name, Date, Period Number. 8-4.1 in the top left corner. 8-4.2 in the top right corner. 8-4.3 in the bottom left corner. 8-4.4 in the bottom right corner. Assignment submitted in Schoology. If absent, you have five days from the date of your return to complete and turn in to Schoology.

When students finished, they were able to study for their two upcoming Vocabulary Quizzes this week. When all students were finished, we played Quizlet Live.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Students had a Vocabulary Quiz on Unit 5, Pt. A. Students have been preparing for over a week, with Falcon Focus, for this Vocabulary Quiz.

When finished, students are able to work on their Nightjohn homework assignments, missing work for Social Studies, or work for any other class.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Mrs. Gaston was out with a sick child. Students were expected to report to the split plan. Students were to pick up a handout that was outside my door. Students were expected to fill out PowerPoint 8-4.1 packet (contains three PowerPoints 8-4.1, 8-4.2, and 8-4.2 Sectionalism). Students will turn in PowerPoints on Thursday, December 19.

Students were expected to work on any missing work for Social Studies and study for their Vocabulary Quiz Unit 5, Pt. B.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Students had a Vocabulary Quiz on Unit 5, Pt. B. Students have been preparing for over a week, with Falcon Focus, for this Vocabulary Quiz.

When finished, students are able to work on their Nightjohn homework assignments, missing work for Social Studies, or work for any other class.

Friday, December 13, 2019

Students were able to study for their Vocabulary Quiz for Falcon Focus.

Students took Vocabulary Quiz Unit 5, Pt. B.

Students were instructed to work on their Missing Work from the Missing Work Spreadsheet (Home > Missing Work). Students were also instructed to see if they have any missing Tests or Quizzes to make up on the Test/Quiz spreadsheet.

After students had my work completed, students were able to work on any work for any other class.

Monday, December 16, 2019

Students took a survey in Social Studies. If you were absent this day, please see Mr. Van Tyne in regards to the student survey.

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Students received two handouts (PPT 8-4.3 and PPT 8-4.4). These handouts are due on Thursday, December 19 before we leave for the break. Please use this information to study for your upcoming Unit 5 Test.

During the second half of class, students were split for the movie. Students with missing work were not able to watch the movie.

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Students were given time in class to work on their PPT handouts. 8-4.1, 8-4.2, 8-4.3, and 8-4.4 are all due on December 19. Instructions in Schoology.

During the second half of class, students were split for the movie. Any student that does not have all their missing work turned in is not able to watch the movie.

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Students were split. Any student that does not have all their missing work turned in is not able to watch the movie.

Extra Credit Quizizz homework assignments ends tonight at 1145pm.

Friday, December 20, 2019

NO SCHOOL.

Break!! Students return on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Be sure to be on Remind (Home > Class Codes > Remind) to check for updates on homework assignments.

Monday, January 6, 2020

Students returned to school and completed an activity to help jog their brains back into School Mode: Scattergories of Winter Break

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Students did one final review for their Unit Test on Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Students took the Unit 5 Test in class on MasteryConnect.

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Students took their ELA MAP Test.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Students completed their Unit 5 Test.

Monday, January 13, 2020

Students took their Math MAP test. Afternoon classes were able to work on Quiz Quizizz assignment OR any other work for their class with the lowest grade.

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Students were given a Quizizz to prepare for the Social Studies Benchmark which will take place on Wednesday and Friday. Students were able to work on this until they earned a passing grade for this. This will go in the book for 3rd quarter.

Students were also introduced to their Project for 3rd quarter - Robert Smalls Project. The instructions can be found on Content > Rubrics.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Students are to begin their Social Studies Benchmark Winter Assessment. Students will receive a 100 in the book if completed by Friday. Two days in class to work on the project.

Grades for 2nd quarter are finalized.

Thursday, January 16, 2020

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. Teacher work day.

Friday, January 17, 2020

Students will finish benchmark.

Students will have time to work on project after completing benchmark.

If all students finish their benchmark, we will do some exercises on proper citation for research papers to help with the research project.

Monday, January 20, 2020

No School for Students. Make sure you do some form of community service in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Introduction to Civil War - Unit 6. Students are to complete their PPT 8-4.5. Students will submit in Schoology at a later date. If students are not responsible and lose their handout, students have two choices to turn it in: (1) print out another copy from the library, or (2) write it out in your SSJ.

Due Friday, January 24 by 3:15pm.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Students will watch the video 8-4.5 (Website > Content > Videos) and answer the questions located on the attached Google Doc in Schoology. Due by the end of class in Schoology.

When students are finished with the assignment, students are able to work on their project.

Friday, January 24, 2020

Students will take the Unit 6 Vocabulary Quiz.

If finished early, students are able to work on their project.

MRS. GASTON IS UNAVAILABLE FOR QUESTIONS ON PROJECTS STARTING FRIDAY (1/24) UNTIL MONDAY MORNING (1/27) AS SHE WILL BE OUT OF TOWN AT THE STATE WRESTLING MATCH IN LEXINGTON.

Monday, January 27, 2020

Students viewed a PowerPoint in class. Students were able to fill out their handout and submit in class. If students were absent or did not finish in class, the assignment becomes homework. Schoology - Homework: 8-4.6 . This homework assignment is due Tuesday at 315pm.

Students were assigned a Homework assignment that many were able to complete in class. Instructions in Schoology. Schoology - Homework: Video 8-4.6 . This homework assignment is due Tuesday at 315pm.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Students reviewed on Quizizz for their test tomorrow in small groups. Each student needed to get a score in the book by the end of the bell. EDIT: If students were not able to connect to the wi-fi (1st and 2nd periods only), students were instructed to be on Remind for their code to receive credit for the assignment.

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Students will take a Test on Unit 6: Civil War. If students complete the test in class, they are able to work on other assignments for any class, including their project.

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Students will take the Retake or complete the Unit Test. Students that were not required to retake or complete the test were able to work on other assignments for any class, including their project.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Students must submit their Robert Smalls Civil War Project in Schoology by 1159pm.

Students must work on their Reading Guide 8-5.1 and submit in Schoology. Due at the end of class.

Some students are required to complete the Quizizz they are missing from absent days. Students can find this information on Remind and taped on my door.

Monday, February 3, 2020

Students created a graffiti art based on their research of Reconstruction. Students could use their assignment from Friday, the Quizlet terms (7A & 7B), as well as their own research. Students turned in their assignment to the Turn In table at the end of class.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Students are to complete PowerPoint 8-5.2. This homework assignment is to be turned in by Wednesday, February 5 by 345pm. Students have the opportunity to work on this in class. No late work will be accepted.

If absent, students must pick up this assignment at Mrs. Gaston's desk. If students lose their copy, it is up to the student to either (1) print out another copy, or (2) write out the PowerPoint Handout in their SSJ.

Students took a Quizizz on the information. Students needed to complete at least one attempt. Students were made aware that the highest grade goes in the book and that extra credit was available for multiple perfect scores.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

LAST DAY TO TURN IN YOUR PINK TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY SHEETS.

Students studied for their Unit 7A Vocabulary Quiz with a Quizizz. Students had unlimited attempts within the time period. Students were able to earn extra credit. Students were made aware the top grade would go in the book.

Students were introduced to a new game.

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Students are to complete a Quiz on Unit 7 Vocabulary, Part A. After the Quiz, students are able to complete any make up assignments for any class.

Friday, February 7, 2020

Take your Son/Daughter to Work Day. As long as students turned in their pink sheet their absence will be excused.

Monday, February 10, 2020

Students participated in a Sharecropping Simulation. Students had reflection questions based on this simulation. If students are absent this day, students will need to make up an assignment on Freckle (America's Reconstruction Era). Student has five days from the date of return to submit Freckle assignment. Graded for accuracy. Freckle information can be found on my website > Home > Class Codes.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Students were given two assignments in Schoology on Carpetbaggers & Scalawags. Students had two days in class to work on these assignments. Students were able to work with a partner but each student is responsible for turning in own assignment.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

WWW Schedule.

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Students were given 10 minutes to earn as much extra credit they could on the Quizizz Unit 7B Vocabulary. Students then played numerous games to help study for the quiz tomorrow. Students who were absent will need to see Mrs. Gaston for the Quizizz code and to be locked in to the Quizizz app.

Friday, February 14, 2020

House Meeting Schedule.

Students are to complete a Quiz on Unit 7 Vocabulary, Part B.

5th and 7th Period students will take Quiz on Monday for Unit 7 Vocabulary, Part B as Mrs. Gaston was absent. These students were given instruction to complete a Quizizz. The paper with the code was taped on the door as well as the front white board. Students were expected to make at least one attempt on the assignment.

A Remind message was sent out with the codes for the Take Home Quiz that will close on Friday, February 21 at 1145pm.

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Homework assignments due:

Unit 7B Vocabulary (Quizizz)

Sharecropping Simulation Reflection (Schoology)

Carpetbaggers & Scalawags Scavenger Hunt (Schoology)

Carpetbaggers // Primary Source // Political Cartoon (Schoology)

Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21

Mrs. Gaston is off duty for lunch and unavailable for any make up quizzes/tests.

Monday, February 17, 2020

Students watched a video and completed an assignment in Schoology. Students can access the assignment in Schoology. Students had the class period to watch the 13 minute video and write 10 facts about the video on their Google Doc assignment. If absent, student must complete within 5 days of return.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Students completed a Unit 7 PowerPoint handout. Students filled out the information, took pictures and submitted into Schoology. Indicators for 8-5.1, 8-5.2, 8-5.3, and 8-5.4. If absent, students must get the handout from Mrs. Gaston. Handouts are to be turned into Schoology by Thursday, February 20 by 345pm.

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Students played two games to review for the upcoming Unit Test.

Thursday, February 20, 2020

TEST: Unit 7.

Parent / Teacher Conferences 4-7pm.

Friday, February 21, 2020

NO SCHOOL.

Parent / Teacher Conferences 8a-12p.

Monday, February 24, 2020

SPIRIT WEEK! Tacky Day.

Students will completed their Unit 7 Test. If students need to retake their test, students must report during Lunch starting Tuesday, 2/25.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

SPIRIT WEEK! Pajama Day (Make sure you are following the Dress Code)

We Work TUESDAY Schedule.

Students were assigned two assignments in Schoology (Quarter 3 / Unit 8: Farming & Industry). The first is Industry in South Carolina. Instructions are in Schoology. The second is Industry in South Carolina: Word Search. Students will find all 14 terms (the terms from the 1st assignment) hidden in the word search. Both assignments due by 345pm. Students had the entire class period to work on both.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

SPIRIT WEEK! Dress to Impress

8th Grade Career Fair Day

Students only saw their 5th period class today. Students were able to complete their ALEKS topics for the week, earn extra credit for Mr. Cayas, complete their Kahoot and USATestPrep for Mrs. Mosby, etc.

Students do not have any work to make up for Social Studies.

Thursday, February 27, 2020

SPIRIT WEEK! Twin Day

Black History Program (AM Activity Schedule)

Students completed a Quizizz for Falcon Focus based on the information they learned on Tuesday from their article assignment and Word Search.

Students will complete a Reading Guide 8-5.6 in class. Students are able to work in groups of no more than four. If students do not finish by the end of class, it becomes homework, due at 8pm.

Friday, February 28, 2020

SPIRIT WEEK! Falcon Pride

Pep Rally for Girls' Basketball Team!!

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Mrs. Gaston's last day of school.

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