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2020-2021 Welcome!

Hey Incoming Team! You are part of a brand new tradition, the foundation of something entirely new, a team that has never existed: 8 Teal!! I cannot wait to welcome you to my classroom, to our team, and back to MRMS! If you want to learn about me, check out my "About Me" page. This website was my foundation for information last year, but I will be migrating to Google Classroom this year. Sign up for Google Classroom and for Remind101 to get future information!

Google Classroom

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Google Classroom Codes:

• Period 1-Math 8: umf6p4g

• Period 4-Math 8: ofmp3mg

• Period 5-Algebra: snje572

• Period 6-Math 8: jzfaepx

• Period 7-Algebra: 7ccasos

• Period 8-Geometry: ie6vbf3

Remind 101

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Send a text to 81010 with your class code:

• Period 1: @spriggper1

• Period 4: @sprigg 4

• Period 5:@sprigg5

• Period 6: @sprigg6

• Period 7: @sprigg7

• Period 8: @sprigg8

Follow the prompts to complete your sign up!

2019-2020 Welcome!

Hey Incoming Team! We are so excited for a new year to begin. We love teaching, love 8th graders, and love math, so we know this is going to be a great year!! Below you will see two introductions, one from me (and you can get more on my "About Me" page) and one from our student teacher this fall, Mrs. Caty Betts.

Ms. Sprigg's Intro

You can learn about me on my about me page. I began teaching in 2000 at RVMS, but have spent the bulk of my career (12 years!) in the MVHS feeder. MRMS is home, and I'm glad to be back for a second year with 8 Blue. I spent my summer doing a little bit of tutoring, a LOT of hiking and walking, attending summer concerts, and baking. I LOVE baking and cake decorating. See my "About Me" page for some photos from this summer's adventures!

Mrs. Betts' Intro

Hey everyone. I am very excited to be in Ms. Sprigg's class as a student teacher this fall! I have a B.S. in Computer Science and will complete my Master of Education in Math this December. I spent a lot of last spring observing Ms. Sprigg's classroom and am lucky to have the opportunity to work with her this fall. I have two young girls at home (7 and 10) and spent this summer camping, hiking and biking with my husband and children. When I have time, I love reading, crocheting and quilting. I look forward to meeting everyone and learning from the 8 Blue team! Below is a picture of me with my family hiking up Mt. Falcon in Morrison.

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1. Click on the link below and enter your contact info:

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Period 1 -- @spriggper1

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Period 4 -- @sprigg4

Period 5 -- @sprigg5

Period 6 -- @sprigg6

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Summer Review

Hey Team! Here is a link to a page where I summarize skills all students should have by the end of Algebra 1, videos, notes, and practice pages. This page is being updated all the time, but it's a good start!

Contacting Mr. Lewton

Mr. Lewton is still serving overseas! Feel free to send him a letter (they arrive in about a week)!!

JOSEPH LEWTON

455 EMXS/F-16

UNIT 94124

APO, AE 09352-4124

How to study for a math test

1. Find out what’s being tested.

   1. Look for a practice test/instructions

   2. Look at a study guide

2. Review your notes/rewrite/clarify.

   1. Try to rewrite notes based on your list of what is tested

   2. Try to create notes like a fill in the blank problem

   3. Look at your mistakes and add “HINTS” to your notes

3. Review your old work/redo/fix

   1. Make a new page with the problems you struggled with, try again

   2. Review old quizzes and re-do problems from the start

4. Make a practice test for yourself.

   1. Google the skills and find a similar test

   2. Ask your friends/teacher to make up problems.

5/6/2019

Habits of Mind Survey

Habits of Interaction Survey

3/8/2019--Practice CMAS

Practice CMAS

Test Nav8 Tutorial

Grade 8 Computer Based Assessment Tutorial

http://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/co/co-practicetest.html?links=1

As you work, compose an email to Ms. Sprigg with a list of questions or topics (vocab, skills) that you would like to review. Include screen shots if you would like.

2/23/2019--Remind 101--VERIZON UPDATE

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1/14/2019--Remind 101--VERIZON UPDATE

If you are subscribed to REMIND 101 messages and use Verizon, please see the note below. Specifically, find the links below to download the free application OR enable email notifications instead of texts.

Hi Natalie,

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As a result, the Verizon fee will increase our costs of providing text messaging by 11X—pushing our annual costs into the millions of dollars. This isn’t financially feasible for us to support, and it’s forcing us to end Remind text messaging for everyone who has a wireless plan with Verizon.

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12/30/2018--Remind 101 for Second Semester

• If you wish to receive text updates about Math Class, including assignment reminders, deadlines, and information on special events you can subscribe in multiple ways.

1. Click on the link below and enter your contact info:

Period 1 -- https://www.remind.com/join/spriggper1

Period 2 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg2

Period 3 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg3

Period 4 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg4

Period 5 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg5

Period 6 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg6

2. Text the code for your child's period (or your own period if you are student) to 81010

Period 1 -- @spriggper1

Period 2 -- @sprigg2

Period 3 -- @sprigg3

Period 4 -- @sprigg4

Period 5 -- @sprigg5

Period 6 -- @sprigg6

12/12/2018--Updates

• Notes that you may want to use on the Math 8 Midterm: Notes

11/19/2018--Updates

• **Math Notice: All missing work, late work, and retakes that were assigned in November will be due no later than Monday, December 3rd. This includes work from the week of November 26th-November 30th. After this time students will not be able to retake, make up, or turn in work for substantial credit.**

In Math 8 (Periods 2, 4, 5, 6) we will continue to work with how shapes transform, but will begin to examine angle relationships, especially in triangles, exterior and interior angles, and in parallel lines with transversals. This is very hands-on and visual. Kids will want a protractor. I have about 24 to use in class, but students who have their own should bring them.

Important dates in the next few weeks (note, these are tentative!)

• Periods 2, 4, 6--Parallel Lines Exit Sip 1-Thursday the 29th

• Period 5--Transformations Unit Test on Friday the 30th

• Period 5--Parallel Lines Exit Sip 1--Monday December 3

• Periods 2, 4, 6--Parallel Lines Exit Sip 2--Tuesday December 4

• Periods 2, 4, 6--Parallel Lines Exit Sip 3--Thursday December 6

• ALL CLASSES--I-Ready Monday/Tuesday December 10th/11th

• Periods 2, 4,5,6- MRMS Math 8 Mid-Term Assessment Wednesday/Thursday December 12th/13th

• Periods 2, 4, 5, 6--Design your own Parallel Lines Challenge Due Friday December 14th

• Period 5--Parallel Lines Exit Sip 2--Friday December 14th

• Periods 2,4,6--Partner Quiz on Parallel Lines-Friday December 14th

• Period 5--Partner Quiz on Parallel Lines-- Monday December 17th

In Algebra we will continue to work with inequalities as a review, but move into working with polynomial operations. We will identify polynomials, write them, add/subtract/multiply them and work on using area models to make sense of the multiplication and organize our thinking. This will lead into factoring/dividing polynomials which will continue into quarter 3.

Important dates in the next few weeks (note, these are tentative!)

• Polynomial Exit Slip 1--Wednesday November 28th

• Polynomial Exit Slip 2--Monday December 3rd

• Polynomial Exit Slip 3-Monday December 10th

• MRMS Algebra Mid-Term Assessment Wednesday December 13th

• Polynomial Partner Quiz--Monday December 17th

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11/2/2018--Updates

• Thank you for the donations of supplies! As the year progresses we will always need pencils and dry erase markers. Hand sanitizer as we enter cold/flu season is also appreciated.

• I am ALWAYS here by 6:30am for extra help or retakes. An email to warn me is great so I'm not stuck in the copy room or I can let students know if I have hall duty.

• I LOVE the kids on 8 Blue this year! What a wonderful group!

10/2/2018--Fall Break & New Quarter

Supplies

As we begin a new quarter it would be an ideal time to check in with your student and replenish supplies such as pencils, pens, and notebook paper.

Math class is in need of donations of:

• Dry erase markers

• Bandaids

• Pencils

9/27/2018--Practice Tests on Each Class Page!!

9/27/2018--Finance Park Field Trip Information

• FIELD TRIP TO FINANCE PARK

We will be taking a field trip to the Junior Achievement Finance Park on Friday, October 26th. We will be leaving around 8:45 and returning around 2:15.

Finance Park helps students build a foundation for making intelligent, lifelong, and personal financial decisions through hands-on, realistic simulation experiences. The program includes in-school activities culminating in the JA Finance Park simulation. They will be learning about credit cards, loans, typical household bills, budgeting, and stocks/investments as they relate to real life scenarios. For more information, please see their website at http://www.jacolorado.org/finance-park-2/. There is also a video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAzcbrMqgv8.

The entrance fee of $45 for this trip is covered by sponsors. You will only need to pay the bus fee of $19.00. Students will also need a sack lunch on this day. You will need to register, complete the permission slip, and pay through MY SCHOOL BUCKS. A link to this website is available on the front page of the MRMS website. Scroll to the bottom right of the site and look for my School Bucks. When you login, search for Finance Park, and choose the 8 Blue link. Complete the form and process through entirely to checkout once you have put the trip in your cart. Please call the bookkeeper at 303-387-1808 if you have any questions or email Margene.Greeno@dcsdk12.org.

We will also need 10 volunteers for each day to chaperone this trip. Several of you have already volunteered, so thank you. If others are interested, please contact nsprigg@dcsdk12.org.

9/26/2018--Math 8 Help

For the homework on solving equations, here are some sites that may help.

• http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/16-intro-to-solving-equations/05-solving-equations-messier-01-190

• http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/06-properties/05-properties-distributive-01

• http://www.algebra-class.com/distributive-property-equations.html

9/26/2018--Algebra Help

For problems 5-8, here are some notes that may help:

• http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/08-lines/11-finding-equation-line-point-slope-01

For Problems 9-12, here is a link that may help:

• http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/08-lines/12-finding-equation-two-points-01

9/15/2018--Assignments

Updated Assignments listed on Math 8 page (no copy available, sorry, see Ms. Sprigg). Assignments and copies for Algebra on the Algebra page.

9/9/2018--Assignments

Updated Assignments are available on each class page.

9/2/2018--Assignments

Updated Assignments are available on each class page.

8/25/2018--A Few Updates

What a wonderful start to the year! I am so impressed by the fantastic students on our team who are so kind and respectful and thoughtful. I am grateful for the positive leadership I am seeing from the 8 Blue community. Keep it up!

A homework reminder: I'll give homework 2-3 times a week, however my expectations are simple. 1. Do your best. 2. Spend 15 DEDICATED minutes on the assignment. If you do not finish, what you have completed will be accepted. If you cannot successfully do the assignment, come in before school for help BEFORE the assignment is due.

If you are interested in helping chaperone our field trip to Finance Park on October 26th, please email me at nsprigg@dcsdk12.org with your name, your student's name, your email and your phone number. We will need you from 8am until 3pm.

8/24/2018--Homework

Algebra Homework at: http://spriggdpws2

8/7/2018--Remind 101

If you wish to receive text updates about Math Class, including assignment reminders, deadlines, and information on special events you can subscribe in multiple ways.

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Period 3 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg3

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Period 5 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg5

Period 6 -- https://www.remind.com/join/sprigg6

2. Text the code for your child's period (or your own period if you are student) to 81010

Period 1 -- @spriggper1

Period 2 -- @sprigg2

Period 3 -- @sprigg3

Period 4 -- @sprigg4

Period 5 -- @sprigg5

Period 6 -- @sprigg6