Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary

I am attaching the link to the upcoming Tell-Tale Heart vocabulary.  It is on quizlet.   http://quizlet.com/_fxqy7

Due Date!

MLK booklets are due Monday, September 16 at the end of the class hour.

Dystopian Project

Don't forget about the dystopian project!!!!!  You will also receive 25 extra credit points for my class.
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Money for Field Trip

Remember, the field trip is a first-come, first-serve basis.  The first 40 people that turn in the ticket from the librarian, the $30, and the permission slip are able to go.  You have until October 11 to do so but if 40 people turn in all three items by the end of this week, then the trip is full.  Therefore, the Oct 11 due date will be void.  However, we may not have 40 people sign up until Oct 11 and that is the number of people we shall take. 

Field Trip
Please go to the following two sites to find answers to Mrs. Leiker's puzzle.  You must complete this in order to go on the field trip.  When you have completed the puzzle, take it to Mrs. Leiker.  You DO NOT need to answer the questions on the website.  Just fill out the puzzle on the actual piece of paper.  You may obtain the puzzle after school on Friday.

http://www.fantasticcaverns.com/studygde.htm

http://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_war.php

WeLcOmE bAcK!

We will be setting AR goals on Tuesday!  Are you ready to take an AR test?

All About Me poster

We are working on our All About Me posters this week and next.  I am supplying the poster board ans scrap book paper. 

8th Grade Speeches

Be ready to present your 8th grade speech to the class this Friday.

FoOd

If you are taking part in the To Kill a Mockingbird extra credit and your parents are will to help with the food, please let me know.
Thanks,

To Kill a Mockingbird

The first person to tell me the author of To Kill a Mockingbird will receive 5 extra credit points.

March 29

Your novel project is due March 29. 

Reading Assessments

Reading assessments will be March 5, 6, and 7.

AR

AR is due March 11.  Remember, this is 10% of your AR goal.

FIRE

Are you on FIRE?
PCMS has an after school program starting on Monday that is open to ALL students!

FIRE is our upcoming after school program. There will be homework time each day for about 30-45 minutes. You will also get to participate in hands on activities and games. There will also a snack served. It will be a lot of fun and something do after school.

FIRE is everyday until 5. There are sign up forms in the office if you're interested in signing up.

There is also bus transportation when FIRE is over if you're interested.
The following places are drop off spots:
George Nettels
Westside
Lakeside
Cleveland and Walnut
Smelter and Washington
4th and Highland
13th and Rouse
16th and Rouse

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me and I'll find the answer! This is a great opportunity for all of us at PCMS!

Conferences

If you attended parent/teacher/student conferences, you will receive 10 extra credit points.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

I am sending out letters to my homeroom students only regarding conferences.  I mailed them today.  If you need to change times, please feel free to email me. 
alewis@usd250.org

Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 11-14

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=pittsburgmidsch

Newsletter

Friday is the last day to work on your fairytale newsletter! 

Due Today

CD book reports are due today.  This is worth 160 points.

CD Book Reports

The last day to work on the CD Book Reports is tomorrow.
The first person to tell me the answer to the following question during homeroom will receive 5 extra credit points:
How many parts are there in a plot chart?

CD Book Report

The last day to work on the CD book reports is this Thursday.  They are due first thing Friday.  You will need a CD case in which to put your CD.

EXTRA CREDIT

 Who is the author of Alice in Wonderland?
The first person to tell me on Tuesday will receive 5 points extra credit.