Weekly Newsletter Week 9 of year 10/26 to 10/30

Mr. Santiago 8^th Grade American History News

Quote:

“History will have to record that the greatest tragedy of this period of social transition was not the strident clamor of the bad people, but the appalling silence of the good people.”

~Martin Luther King, Jr.

We are learning about:

Topics: Multiple Causation, Causes of the American Revolution

Vocabulary: Boycott, Taxation, Revolution, Independence, Grievances, Petition, and Unalienable Rights

Rationale: This unit bundles student expectations that address colonial discontent with British rule, declaring independence, and waging war against Britain in the American Revolution. Prior to this unit, students learned about the colonization of America and the development of self-governance.

Major concepts addressed this week:

· analyze the causes of the American Revolution and the steps taken by significant individuals to secure our independence through winning the war

· evaluate the varying points of view of the colonists and the impact of acts of civil disobedience

· learn about the foundations of American political philosophy and its origins by analyzing the Declaration of Independence

Skills: Analyze- Break apart; Describe- Tell all about

Upcoming News:

Don’t forget to register your student for our annual 8^th grade Washington, D.C. trip.

October 28- Mid Unit Exam- Causes of the American Revolution

October 28- Progress Reports go home

October 26

to 30 Red Ribbon Week

November 5- Last day for late work and redo assignments for 2^nd grading period.

From Mr. Santiago,

I hope this letter finds you and your family healthy and enjoying the great weather. I am ready from some fall weather and a bit more rain myself. 8^th grade students in the state of Texas will complete four STAAR exams on the subjects of Reading, Math/Algebra, Science and Social Studies. Please help them by encouraging their studies at home, and making sure they get plenty of rest. Grades are updated at this time please contact me with any concerns or questions on assignments or behavior.

Parents I really need your help. I have had more missing and incomplete assignments this year that I have ever experienced. Please help them by making sure they are completing their study time and their nightly reflections every Monday through Thursday. ZAP is available every week and students are not taking the opportunity to complete missed assignments or come in for corrections and retakes on quizzes and test. If you have any questions please contact me either by email or call to schedule a meeting.

ALL DRESS UP COSTUMES MUST BE IN DRESS CODE. STUDENTS MAY NOT WEAR FACE PAINT OR MASKS. WE MUST BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY YOUR CHILD.