DESSERT THEATRE BEGINS: We have amazingly talented students (and SO MANY of them!) and Mrs. Van Noord and I can't wait to get started on Mulan, Jr. Our first rehearsal -- a FULL CAST read-through/sing-through -- will be on Wednesday, December 3, from 3 - 4:30. Please send an extra snack and we'll let them eat something before we begin. From this point forward, rehearsals will be posted on the ACS Dessert Theatre website: http://acsdesserttheatre.weebly.com/
8th Grade Yearbook Pictures: If you would like to submit a "professional photograph" of your 8th grader for the yearbook, please remember to email Mr. Witte with a digital copy before Christmas Break. Thanks.
8th Grade Baby Pictures: In a similar request, I am also starting to collect baby pictures for each 8th grader to be used in the yearbook and during graduation. You may either send me a digital copy or a regular picture. Please put your name on the back of the picture so I can safely return the picture later this winter. I would also love to have these pictures by Christmas Break, too. Thanks, Mr. Witte.
Babysitting Fundraiser Night: Mark your calendars! On Friday, Dec. 12, the 8th grade class will be hosting a night of babysitting here at school. The babysitting will be a fundraiser for our class trip. We would love to have many of the 8th graders plan on volunteering that evening. This event will start at 5:30 pm and go until 9:00 pm. More details to come.
Algebra (8th): Working on chapter 5 which is on writing linear equations and will have a quiz on Tuesday (12/2) and a test on Friday (12/5)
Algebra (Holtrop): We continue to work on chapter 5. There will be a quiz tomorrow!
Band: The Ada Christmas Parade is this Saturday, Dec. 6 in Ada. This is a great extra credit opportunity! Come wearing festive gear, ready to share Christmas music with the Ada Community! Arrive at the float at 10:30. We step off at 11, and are done by 11:30ish at the Ada Fire Station. Our Christmas concert is Thursday, Dec. 11 here at ACS at 7:00 p.m. Great job on festival music - - well done! All received an A for their wonderful work.
Bible: We have finished up our study of the different characteristics of Jesus. Students have been working on booklets discussing these different characteristics of Jesus and what they mean to them. The Who is Jesus? Project will be due this Friday, December 5. We are now taking a close look at the early ministry of Jesus.
Geometry: We are working on quadrilaterals and will have a quiz on chapter 6 on December 3 and the test on December 9-10.
History: This week in history we will be focusing on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. We will be learning about the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, land struggles with Native Americans, and the War of 1812.
Language arts: Students can expect to have the third drafts of their NHD essays returned to them this Wednesday. After receiving this, it is essential that students hold on to them, as they will be required to turn it in with the final draft which is due on December 15. More details on the project to come in a more detailed email.
As revision occurs students will also be exploring literary themes through the study of some short stories. These stories will prepare them for a more intense study of novels in 2015 that will focus on:
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Identity: how does a student define his/her self, and what agency do they have in the world?
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Community: How does a student take the unique gifts and traits of their identity and use them to make an effective impact on God's world?
By exploring these themes intensely during the second half of the year, students will gain a better understanding of our school's theme of discipleship.
PE: We are beginning our basketball unit this week. Students will be practicing their skills and using them in game play. There is a basketball review sheet posted on Moodle.
Orchestra: Great job on orchestra festival --ALL solos and groups received A's and the 8th grade ensemble was amazing- --( words from the judge!) Next concert is Middle School Christmas concert- December 11-
Followed by performing in Concert with the Moxie Strings and the Grand Rapids Christian High orchestras-- on February 26th - at Center for ARts and Worship.
Science: We have finished our study of plate tectonics and have just begun studying volcanoes.
Spanish: 8th graders wrote down in Spanish some chores they were planning to do. Well, this week, they will bring home a yellow paper with that same list, along with statements of whether or not they actually completed them! These are to be signed and returned as part of their assignment, after they translate what the sentences mean for you. :)
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