DATA 8th Grade Newsletter

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Week 35: May 5 - 9

Please check the newsletter homepage for Important Information and Dates!

ELAR

"No act of kindness, no matter how small,

is ever wasted."

- Aesop

The reading of Chinese Cinderella and analyzing the text through SGQs (Study Guide Questions) continues this week. Some of our reading and study time will shorten up on MAP testing days given the schedule changes that occur, but we continue nonetheless.

-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

"You didn't come this far to only come this far. Dig deep, finish strong, and make yourself proud."

- Gary Ryan Blair

The 8th grade field trip to the Sports Park was a blast! Here's the latest on math:

Algebra 1: Our final unit test (Unit 8, Solving Quadratic Equations) is over. We've entered the home stretch, with only the Semester Exam remaining.

Geometry: Our final unit test (Unit 9, Volume andSurface Area) is over. We've started a short Unit 10 (Probability), with that unit test and the Semester Exam ahead of us.

If your student has some low or missing grades, please have them take the initiative and visit with me about it. They are, after all, high school students in just a couple of weeks, as they have been in math all year. Without a designated "Finals Week" we'll have to squeeze the semester tests in. It'll be over before we know it!

-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.

Our science research project is in full swing! Students have already selected a scientist to study and are now exploring their life, major discoveries, and the lasting impact of their work. Each student will also create a model representing a key invention, concept, or contribution made by their chosen scientist—combining research with creativity to bring science to life.

Students have received a rubric outlining expectations, and we’ll continue to have periodic check-ins in class that will count as daily grades. The completed project, including both the research and model, will be a major project grade. Once everything is finished, students will present their findings to the class. I can’t wait to see their hard work and curiosity shine!

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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Students are hard at work on their capstone project. Students are using all they learned in class this year to make a children's book. The book is an A to Z book about Early American history. Their book is due May 16th.

If you are doing any spring cleaning: I love doing hands-on, artsy project with the kids. If you have any magazines, newspapers, colored paper, stickers, paper tape, stencils, etc. that you are looking get rid of, I'd take them off your hands for you. No pressure, but I'd happily put them to use next year! Thank you!!

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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 creating their business cards and actively bringing their marketing campaigns to life. Next week, they will start developing their brochures.

Video Game Design: Students are finalizing their multi-level games in Kodu and preparing to test them by playing each other's creations. They will collaborate through peer feedback to refine their games, making improvements based on suggestions.

HAVE STUDENTS CHECK SKYWARD FOR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. ALL MISSING ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE BY MAY 16, 2025.

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

Architecture & Digital Media 2:

From this point forward, both of my classes are on the same track. Both classes have a capstone project where they will be showing off the skills they have acquired while in DATA. They will also be working on a portfolio which will count as their final exam.

Capstone:

Capstone projects will have several checkpoints following the design process until the due date. These checkpoints will be graded and will allow us to track progress.

Final Capstone projects are due May 14th.

Final Exam:

The final exam portfolios are due May 16th.

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

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