DATA 8th Grade Newsletter

Week 29: March. 24 - 28

Please check the newsletter homepage for Important Information and Dates!

ELAR

"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion."

- Robin Williams' character John Keating from the film Dead Poets' Society

We will continue our brief study of poetry as we begin this week and then move on into studying a play for a day (maybe two). Then we end the week with learning to evaluate short constructed responses - - what to do and what not to do when writing these types of responses.

-Mrs. Burciaga

Tutoring

Tuesdays - after school until 4:30

Thursdays - before school beginning at 7:45*

Lunch tutoring available by appointment*

*Requires a pass - see Mrs. Burciaga

Questions or concerns?

Email me: jburci@neisd.net

MATH

"I am interested in mathematics only as a creative art."

- G. H. Hardy

The math STAAR tests are on April 22, about a month from now. Please strongly encourage your student not to fall behind here at the end--it's hard to catch up!

Algebra 1: Unit 7 (Writing and Graphing Quadratic Functions) is about to conclude with the unit test on Thursday, March 27. Unit 8 (Solving Quadratic Equations) will go fast, with three other STAAR tests and our own STAAR review happening over the next 3 weeks. It's really important for students to keep up and get clarification early if things get murky.

Geometry: Geometry will finish Unit 8 (Circles) with a test on Thursday, March 27. The final 2 units of the course cover Surface Area and Volume, and then Probability. Students have access to a practice Grade 8 STAAR test in DeltaMath--encourage yours to work through it so we can target the specific areas of concern for them. A bit later on I'll put up another release test for them to try. (Thanks to Mr. Aguilar for putting these into DeltaMath, and being willing to share!).

-Dr. Koepp

Tutoring: I have a regularly-scheduled tutorial time from 3:45 to 4:30 on Mondays and Thursdays. I also work with students by appointment--just email me at wkoepp@neisd.net and we'll find a time that works for your student!

SCIENCE

EXPERIMENT. FAIL. LEARN. REPEAT.

We will continue our STAAR Review. The STAAR Science Review will focus on key concepts and skills necessary for success on the STAAR test. Students will review the four major categories covered on the exam, including matter and energy, force and motion, Earth and space, and organisms and environments. Activities will include targeted instruction, hands-on activities, and practice questions to reinforce understanding.

We will spend each day reviewing material from 6th-8th grade. We will cover a different concept each day.

We have identified specific areas of need for each student. The TEKS that are most tested and that students struggled with are being retaught these next few days leading up to the STAAR test. The goal is to strengthen scientific knowledge, improve critical thinking, and build confidence in test-taking strategies.

Tutoring is offered on Tuesdays; 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

We are Living History!

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Last Unit!!

Students will be learning about the Civil War and Reconstruction this unit. Students will received their vocab homework last Monday. Their vocab quiz will be Friday, March 28th.

Students will take their Unit 8 test on Wednesday, April 2nd.

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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

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

Veni, Creavi, Vici. I came. I created. I conquered.

Hello to Our DATA Families!

Graphic Design & Illustration I: Students are diving into theories of print production, layout design, master copies, and file conversions. Using Publisher, they will create an 18" x 24" poster on a research topic of their choice.

Video Game Design: Students will learn rigging to animate characters and objects and develop 3D modeling skills for their video game projects. By the end of the unit, they will have a strong foundation in game development for advanced design and programming.

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

Principles of Architecture:

Architecture students have begun designing their tiny homes. This coming week they will be doing the interior design work and making the outside look spiffy!

Digital Media 2:

Digital Media students have been working on the March Balanceness (I promise it was hard to wright that) projects. Again, it is a major test grade and is due next week. They are also coding with CSS. Next week they will delve deeper into the box model.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send me an email.

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