GRADE 8 • Ms. Hall

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR: TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026

GRADE 8 • Ms. Hall

English 8

2026-2027

JOIN YOUR CLASS:

You should have received an invite. If not, please click on the link below to join your block class.

2ND BLOCK:

REGULAR SCHEDULE

10:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcxNzEyOTUxNjMy?cjc=f2lytnrd

3RD BLOCK:

REGULAR SCHEDULE

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

12:15 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. LUNCH

12:45 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.

https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcxNzE0NzcwMzQ0?cjc=o5udyiyr

SMART BLOCK:

REGULAR SCHEDULE

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

4TH BLOCK:

REGULAR SCHEDULE

2:05 - 3:25 p.m.

https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcxNzEzMjkyNTQ4?cjc=wsgw43qu

SUPPLY LIST:

· 1 - 2” Three-Ring Binder

· 5 Subject Dividers

· Loose Leaf Paper

· 1, 3-Prong Folder

· Sticky Notes

The following items need to be kept in a PENCIL POUCH and brought to class:

· Highlighters

· Colored Pencils

· Hand-held Pencil Sharpener

· Earbuds OR Headphones

· PENCILS, PENCILS AND MORE PENCILS!!!

CMS SCHEDULES:

Regular Schedule

8:20 – 8:28 Homeroom

8:30 – 9:10 1st Block A – Exploratory

9:15 – 9:55 1st Block B – Exploratory

10:00 – 11:25 2nd Block

11:30 - 12:15 3rd Block A

12:15 - 12:40 Lunch

12:45 – 1:25 3rd Block B

1:30 - 2:00 Tutoring Block

2:05 - 3:20 4th Block

Activity Day Schedule

8:20 – 8:28 Homeroom

8:30 – 9:05 1st Block A – Exploratory

9:10 – 9:55 1st Block B – Exploratory

10:00 – 11:25 2nd Block

11:30 - 12:15 3rd Block A

12:15 - 12:40 Lunch

12:45 - 1:20 3rd Block B

1:25 – 2:30 4th Block

2:35 – 3:20 Activity Block

3:20 Dismiss

2-Hour Delay Schedule

10:20 – 10:28 Homeroom

10:30 - 11:00 1st Block A – Exploratory

11:05 – 11:35 1st Block B – Exploratory

11:40 – 12:00 2nd Block A

12:00 – 12:25 Lunch

12:30 – 1:10 2nd Block

1:15 – 2:15 3rd Block

2:20 – 3:20 4th Block

2-Hour Early Release Schedule

8:20 – 8:28 Homeroom

8:30 – 9:00 1st Block A – Exploratory

9:05 – 9:35 1st Block B – Exploratory

9:40 – 10:45 2nd Block

10:50 – 11:50 3rd Block A

11:55 - 12:55 4th Block

12:55 – 1:20 Lunch

Dance Schedule

8:20 – 8:28 Homeroom

8:30 – 9:00 1B

9:05 - 10:30 2nd Block

10:35 – 11:00 3rd Block A

11:00 - 11:25 Lunch

11:30 – 12:30 3rd Block B

12:35 - 2:00 4th Block

2:00 – 3:15 Dance

3:20 – 3:20 Smart Block

Welcome to English 8!

Middle school is all about discovering who you are and finding your voice. In our class, we won't just study reading and writing. We will learn how to think critically, share big ideas, and explore new perspectives. My goal is to build a supportive space where every student sees their unique strengths, develops a growth mindset, and feels motivated to succeed.

My Journey to Education

I am a graduate of Emory & Henry College with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Before finding my true calling in the classroom, I spent 17 years working in marketing and advertising, which included owning and operating a printing and design company. After selling my business to take a much-valued year off to spend time with my young son, Zac, I began substitute teaching at Chilhowie Middle School, and working with the students quickly redefined my career path.

I went back to school to complete additional specialized coursework at the University of Virginia's College at Wise and earned certification and licensure to teach middle school English. This year marks year number 14 here at CMS! This fall, I am starting graduate school through Radford University to earn my Master of Education degree. I love bringing my real-world media background into our lessons so you can see how reading and writing apply to life outside of school.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy being outdoors, reading, and spending time with family and friends. My son, Zac, is now 21 and starting his senior year of college!

I’m so excited to get to know you and learn together. Let’s make it an awesome 8th grade year!

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime.

Contact information:

tracyhall@scsb.org • (276) 646-3942

There is absolutely no research correlation between success and family background,

race, national origin, financial status, or IQ. There is but one correlation with success, and that is

ATTITUDE.

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