"The images from the book you make in your head are always going to be the best images."
‒ Rick Riordan
"The images from the book you make in your head are always going to be the best images."
‒ Rick Riordan
Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year!
I am delighted to be your 8th grade English Language Arts teacher this year. We are going to have an exciting year reading texts closely, and applying the skills you learned last year to academic writing and literary criticism. It is going to be a lot of hard work, but a lot of fun.
Take some time to explore my website and check back frequently for updates. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me (lskaggs@wcpss.net) if you have any questions or concerns!
Click HERE for access to the Meet the Teacher slides/live links.
Please fill out the parent contact form and join your student’s Canvas pages.
Links are available on the school website and through the QR code provided on the Meet the Teacher handout.
By joining my Canvas page, you will have access to class announcements, which serve as our daily “to-do” list. This will allow you to see what we are working on in class each day. While you will not be able to view or submit assignments directly, you will be able to see your child’s access, due dates, and upcoming tasks.
This connection helps us stay in sync on all ELA work — whether it’s due, late, or an upcoming assessment!
Thank you!