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Week 18: Dec 16 - 20
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ELAR
ELAR
"Study as if you no nothing. Work as if you can solve anything." - James Clear
To say that I'm proud of our 8th graders is an understatement. They've pushed through every challenge and every change that I've put in front of them. After this week, they have only ONE semester left of middle school! 😮
We start this week with a couple of assessments: One will be a district assessment over short-answer writing skills, and the other will be an exam over The Outsiders, chapters 7-12.
The remainder of the week will be spent continuing or catching up on assessments and making sure ALL work is turned by Thursday, 12/19.
-Mrs. Burciaga
Tutoring
Tuesday after school, 3:45 - 4:15
Thursday before school, 7:45 - 8:15
Lunch tutoring is available upon request
Questions or concerns?
Email me: jburci@neisd.net
MATH
MATH
"The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture."
- John McLaughlin
I'm writing this in 8th period on Thursday, December 12, my first full day back since last Tuesday, December 3. My plan is to be in class every day December 16-20. I am very grateful to Mrs. Lund for not just covering my classes, but for leading them forward in their understanding.
Algebra 1: Students are engaging in review activities for the upcoming Semester Final Exam, which I've scheduled for Wednesday, December 18. We're basically allotting a day for each of the 4 units they covered. They'll receive more detailed information on the content and format of the final on Monday, December 16.
Geometry: Geometry students started their Unit 5 test on Thursday, December 12; but due to a glitch with the district not assigning it to 30% of the class, we only had about half of one class period on it. We'll finish it on Monday December 16 in class, do some short guided review for the final, and have the Semester Final Exam on Wednesday, December 18.
If you've looked at Skyward you know I'm behind on grading and posting grades. In catching up I will emphasize fairness to the students, with an eye toward not penalizing them for things that were out of their (and my) control. Final grades will be available early in the week we return from Winter Break.
I hope you all have a safe and restful holiday!
-Dr. Koepp
Tutoring: You can email me at wkoepp@neisd.net and I'll work to arrange tutoring support with me or another teacher, until I'm able to be back for regular times.
SCIENCE
SCIENCE
EXPERIMENT. FAIL. LEARN. REPEAT.
This week students will continue creating an animation project to explain and demonstrate Newton's three laws of motion. Each law will be described clearly in the video and shown through examples. Students are to use two examples to demonstrate each law. The animations are to increase students understanding of t the concepts of inertia, force and acceleration, and action-reaction.
Students will complete their projects and present during the week. They will also take their district unit of assessment exam which will cover forces, speed, motion graphs, and Newton's laws.
Tutoring is offered on Mondays; students can attend from 3:45-4:15.
Students are also welcomed to set up an appointment for a different time, if needed.
If you have any questions, you may email me at egonza10@neisd.net.
U.S. History through 1877
U.S. History through 1877
We are Living History!
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Half of the year done already??? With only a week left before break, it makes no sense to start a new unit. This week we'll be using our time to watch "Hamilton: the Musical" in order to see the previous four units we have studied through a new lens. Despite some abrasive language, "Hamilton" does a great job presenting major themes that we have been talking about in class in a relevant way to the kids. I'm looking forward to watching and dissecting the show and its themes with your child!
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Tutoring is available Thursdays, 7:45-8:20 am and 3:45-4:15
You can reach me at lvanho@neisd.net.
Have a wonderful week!
-Ms. Van Horn
Mrs. Malin's Classes
Mrs. Malin's Classes
Greetings DATA Families!
Have a great week!
PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR CHILD THE NEISD AND CAMPUS GUIDELINES REGARDING TECHNOLOGY USE, ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY, AND THEIR SAFETY. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS VIA: https://www.neisd.net/Page/10011
Steal a moment of time. Own it in and say it's mine!
Hello to Our DATA Families!
I am excited to be working with your students this year. We will be exploring graphic design elements and principles, photography, print media and design, video game principles, coding, and video game design and production in our classes this year.
Graphic Design & Illustration I: Seasons Greetings! We have had an awesome semester expanding our graphic design and layout skills. Students will be preparing for their semester exam. They will have a review to prepare them for their final.
Video Game Design: Happy Holidays! Students have completed their fall semester studying 2D video game principles and are wrapping up their studies in SNAP! They will complete their final project, a Space Invaders game and study for the semester exam.
About Me: My name is Elizabeth Fuentes Malin. I am a technology applications teacher and have been teaching for sixteen years. I am married with one child who is now at DATA with us! I attended OLLU, UIW, Lamar University, and now UNT. I hold degrees in English, Communication Arts, Administration, Educational Technology Leadership, and now am working on my doctorates in Learning Technologies and Machine Learning.
My email is emalin@neisd.net
Tutoring is by appointment only
Mr. Lovett's Classes
Mr. Lovett's Classes
Principles of Architecture:
Principles of Architecture:
Architecture students have made their way through designing and planning sleeping areas. The next challenge will be dining rooms and entryways. I look forward to seeing their designs! Semester exam will be on 12/18.
Digital Media 2:
Digital Media 2:
Students are currently working on a fall capstone project. This will go with the written part of the semester exam and is due on Wednesday 12/18. Semester exam will be on 12/18.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an email.
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