Class News & Updates
Please check this page regularly for updated class information.
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I have submitted a project on DonorsChoose.org to request 3 Chromebooks to be used in our classroom. The Chromebooks will be used in learning stations and to provide individual student lesson interventions. We have until December 31st to obtain funding for the project. This is a great learning opportunity for the students. Thank you for your support!
Please visit www.donorschoose.org/mrskimwest.
I have submitted a project on DonorsChoose.org to request 3 Chromebooks to be used in our classroom. The Chromebooks will be used in learning stations and to provide individual student lesson interventions. We have until December 31st to obtain funding for the project. This is a great learning opportunity for the students. Thank you for your support!
Please visit www.donorschoose.org/mrskimwest.
December 2014
Winter Break: Monday, December 22, 2014 - Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Have a safe and enjoyable break!
Semester Finals: Tuesday, December 16 and Wednesday, December 17, 2014
New notebooks: Students will need a new spiral notebook for the second semester.
Semester Finals: Tuesday, December 16 and Wednesday, December 17, 2014
New notebooks: Students will need a new spiral notebook for the second semester.
November 2014
Tuesday, November 4, 2014: Election Day. No school for students.
Thursday, November 6, 2014: American Revolution Mid-Unit Test
Friday, November 14, 2014: National History Day Research Sources & Notes are due.
Thursday, November 20, 2014: CMS Title I Parent University, 5:30-6:30 PM, Topic: The Magic of Math
Friday, November 21, 2014: National History Day Process Paper Rough Draft is due.
Monday, November 24-Friday, November 28, 2014: Thanksgiving Break.
Thursday, November 6, 2014: American Revolution Mid-Unit Test
Friday, November 14, 2014: National History Day Research Sources & Notes are due.
Thursday, November 20, 2014: CMS Title I Parent University, 5:30-6:30 PM, Topic: The Magic of Math
Friday, November 21, 2014: National History Day Process Paper Rough Draft is due.
Monday, November 24-Friday, November 28, 2014: Thanksgiving Break.
October 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014: Mock Writing Test
**** The 3-day 8th grade Savannah field trip is being adjusted to better meet the needs of our students. A letter was sent home with students that already paid the initial deposit. Information about the field trip is forthcoming. Please contact Mrs. West or Mrs. Johnson with any questions or concerns.****
Thursday, October 16, 2014: 8th Grade ReadiStep Test
To learn more about the ReadiStep test click here.
For the Spanish version of the information click here.
**** The 3-day 8th grade Savannah field trip is being adjusted to better meet the needs of our students. A letter was sent home with students that already paid the initial deposit. Information about the field trip is forthcoming. Please contact Mrs. West or Mrs. Johnson with any questions or concerns.****
Thursday, October 16, 2014: 8th Grade ReadiStep Test
To learn more about the ReadiStep test click here.
For the Spanish version of the information click here.
September 2014
Benchmark Exams:
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - English/Language Arts (Revised)
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - Math (Revised)
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - Science
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - Social Studies
Savannah Field Trip: 2nd Installment Payment for Savannah Field Trip is due on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - English/Language Arts (Revised)
Thursday, September 25, 2014 - Math (Revised)
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 - Science
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - Social Studies
Savannah Field Trip: 2nd Installment Payment for Savannah Field Trip is due on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.
8th Grade Savannah Field Trip
The deadline to pay the first payment, which includes the $50.00 deposit, has been extended to Friday, September 5, 2014.
Dates: Wednesday, October 29 - Friday, October 31, 2014
Sites to be visited include: 1st African Baptist Church, Fort Pulaski, Beach Study, Ghost Trolley Tour, Savannah State University, Fort Jackson, River Street, and Wormsloe Plantation
Cost: $285.00 (Includes non-refundable deposit of $50.00.)
Payment: Payment for the trip can be made in full (entire $285.00 at one time) or in increments according to the payment schedule below.
- Friday, August 29, 2014: $95.00 (includes $50.00 non-refundable deposit)
- Tuesday, September 30, 2014: $95.00
- Friday, October 17, 2014: $95.00 (Last day for payments)
***The field trip packet was distributed during open house/first day of school. Please contact me if you need additional information. ***
Sites to be visited include: 1st African Baptist Church, Fort Pulaski, Beach Study, Ghost Trolley Tour, Savannah State University, Fort Jackson, River Street, and Wormsloe Plantation
Cost: $285.00 (Includes non-refundable deposit of $50.00.)
Payment: Payment for the trip can be made in full (entire $285.00 at one time) or in increments according to the payment schedule below.
- Friday, August 29, 2014: $95.00 (includes $50.00 non-refundable deposit)
- Tuesday, September 30, 2014: $95.00
- Friday, October 17, 2014: $95.00 (Last day for payments)
***The field trip packet was distributed during open house/first day of school. Please contact me if you need additional information. ***
July 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014: First Day of School! Welcome to 8th Grade!