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Welcome to… 8th grade homeroom 7th, 8th ELA

Important dates, high school admissions info, behavior & learning expectations, and resources for academic success in 8th grade homeroom and ELA classes. Get ready for a successful year!

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Welcome to… 8th grade homeroom 7th, 8th ELA

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  1. Welcome to… 8th grade homeroom 7th, 8th ELA Mrs. Theresa Harrington

  2. HOMEROOM INFORMATION: a Room Parents: Bridget Rohmer & Andrew Custer

  3. HOMEROOM INFORMATION: b Important Dates: LAST FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: Be here to form the welcome tunnel for your child’s last first day at St. Mark School! September 3rd: STAR testing Math September 4th: STAR testing Reading September 10th: Ipad Parent Session, 7th and 8th grade Catalina trip meeting September 13th: Picture Day September 27th: Lion Olympics September 16-18: Catalina trip October 9th: HIgh School Night in Parish Hall August

  4. HOMEROOM INFORMATION: c If you would like to send in a treat for your child’s birthday, please send it with your child in the morning.

  5. High School Information (a) In October, the administration and eighth grade teachers will meet with parents to discuss any questions and/or concerns about high school admissions. Complete the form that indicates which schools you/your child will be applying to by November 22, 2019 (Friday). Compile all of the forms needed as part of the application process and submit these forms to the homeroom teacher by December 5th, 2019 (Thursday). HSPT Practice Book and study sessions

  6. High School Information (b) High School Shadow Days: • If you have already shadowed a school in 7th grade, you do not need to shadow the same school in 8th grade • Planned absence form turned in at least one week before visit • Return to school form on day of return • Student is responsible for getting all work assigned that day • One extra day is given to turn in all assignments on shadow days.

  7. High School Information (c) Remember… It’s all about finding the RIGHT FIT for YOUR child.

  8. BEHAVIOR AND LEARNING EXPECTATIONS Executive Functioning + Responsive Classroom + Growth Mindset (GRIT-Don’t Quit) + Mindfulness -------------------------------------- SUCCESS

  9. Executive function and self-regulation skills are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. When children have opportunities to develop executive function and self-regulation skills, individuals and society experience lifelong benefits. These skills are crucial for learning and development. They also enable positive behavior and allow us to make healthy choices for ourselves and our families. http://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/ EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING social studies ELA specials science math religion Writers Workshop

  10. THE BINDER IS KEY • Ensuring that the students have their supplies and required work each day • Organization • Agenda for recording assignments • Communication Folder - School • Subject Folders - work to be saved and work to be returned

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