8th Grade News

Math

Algebra 1 Google Classroom Code: cpnpp4ll

8th Grade Google Classroom Code: x5ipuv2r

Algebra 1: 

4.1-4.3 Quiz Tuesday 1/27

Fibonacci Sequence Presentations due January 22nd. This project will give the students a chance to look at a specific example of the Fibonacci Sequence in nature and relate it to God's amazing creation!

8th Grade Math:

5.1-5.2 Quiz 1/21 or 1/22 still to be determined

I have made a couple of adjustments in this class that I felt were necessary to be more successful during class time. Students are now receiving participation points in my class. They get 5 points a day and grades will be put in weekly (out of 25 points). Additionally I will start grading every problem from their homework and if they get below a 70% they need to do corrections on their homework if they would like to do quiz corrections.

Finance Fridays: 

**We are focusing our unit on investing! 

Science

Google Classroom Code: vutksdan

• Expedition Yellowstone: 

  • EY Science Student Packet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ivgDD8F2tdwy-8ASWpfyTTMuFmn7LMihBHffQRbrSng/edit?usp=sharing

    • Students are expected to have this packet completed and turned in by 2/12.

      • January 29-30 Focus: Lesson 4 - Forces That Shape The Landscape of Yellowstone 

      • February 4-5 Focus: Lesson 5 - Thermal Features of Yellowstone and Lab on February 6 

      • February 12 Focus: Review key concepts before trip + Begin EY Science + Scripture Assignment

        • Completed EY Packet DUE 2/12

        • EY Science + Scripture DUE: 2/25

    • The trip itself will take place from February 13–16.

Language Arts

• Rough Draft of 8th grade project autobiography paper and career paper due Friday, March 6th

Bible 

Google Classroom Code: nrtag4l2

In preparation for Expedition Yellowstone, we will be memorizing Psalm 8, which many of our devotions at EY will focus on.  Students will be making a study booklet on 1/13.

Students may recite or fill in the blank.  Students with accommodations will only be expected to know each section, not the entire verse.

Psalm 8:1-5: Friday, January 30

Psalm 8:1-9: Friday, February 6

History

Google Classroom Code: 63lzrb7n 

Junior Scholastic Atlas-January 21, 2026

Chapter 4 Test-Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Spanish

NOTE: Spanish is only one semester and each grade has been split into two sections.  If your student has Tech 1st semester, they will not have Spanish until the 2nd semester.

Google Classroom Code: 4b2mqnqe

Current Unit: Final Project

Upcoming Events: 

• Friday, Jan. 23 - Students are working on a final project to culminate the end of their Spanish class for the semester. They are writing a full page letter to a pen pal (not real), having it edited by me, and then making a final creative page to share with the class. Their letter will include samples of all the things they've learned this semester. They can use their Study Guides, vocab pictures sheets, and any notes they may have taken to write the letter. Students may need to finish their projects at home but should be able to finish up in class.

• Also, I will unfortunately be out of town for our last day of class and so there will be a substitute teacher. I have really enjoyed teaching the 8th grade this semester and look forward to next year! In order to make our time in class really worthwhile, students need to remember and practice what they know, and so I hope they will continue to use their Spanish whenever they're able! :)

Special Announcements:

• IMPORTANT: Incoming 8th grade class, we will be creating Mariachi instruments from recycled materials. Please bring in cardboard, string, paper towel tubes, rubber bands, water bottles, and anything else you think would be helpful!

Art

8 A- Self-portrait torn paper collage. First check-in due date Thursday, 29th 1/6 of the way done.

8 B- Self-portrait torn paper collage. First check-in due date Tuesday, 27th 1/6 of the way done.