Welcome to eighth grade!

We hope you have had a restful summer and that you are looking forward to a fun and exciting year! We will offer you an interesting and challenging curriculum with new books to read and new skills to master. We have high academic and behavioral expectations in all subject areas for eighth graders that include: rigorous effort, high quality of work, participation in class, meeting assignment deadlines, and a positive attitude!

We are excited to welcome your positive student leadership within the school. Eighth graders have a lot of responsibility, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school. In the classroom, we will expect you to be engaged problem solvers and ready to take academic risks in order to grow as a student.

Below is a list of class supplies that will help you get off to a great start. You will receive your computer and charger by the second day of school. Also, don’t forget your summer reading assignment! We encourage you to contact any of us if you have questions or concerns now or throughout the year. See you soon!

Sincerely,

The Eighth Grade Team

Anna Mallory (Language Arts)

Sarah Harrington (Math)

Caroline Kepka (Science)

Supply suggestions for all classes:

• Pens

• Pencils

• Headphones or earbuds, available every day

• Colored pencils; zippered pouch for pens and pencils

• Scissors

• Highlighter

Math: Language Arts:

TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator Three-Ring Binder (1 inch) with pockets

Pencils Lined Paper

Three dividers

Science: Composition book (for journal, may use computer instead)

Separate 3-ring binder with paper Choice book for free reading time

(reinforced paper is best)

Dividers Social Studies:

Colored Pencils Separate 3-ring binder with lined paper

World Language:

Separate 3-ring binder with paper