1. Welcome to 8C The Champions! Ms. Christian’s Academic Lab!

2. Welcome to 8C The Champions! Language Arts = Mrs. Williams Social Studies = Mrs. Hebert Science = Ms. Rowlands Math = Ms. Christian

3. Tonight’s Schedule  6:00 – 6:14 Elective Day A  6:19 – 6:33 Elective Day B  6:38 – 7:03 Academic Lab  7:06 – 7:20 First Core class  7:23 – 7:37 Second Core class  7:40 – 7:54Third Core class  7:57 – 8:11Fourth Core class

5. Distribute 8C Colored Handout Front is instructions on how to be added to our 8C Team Distribution List and receive weekly newsletters and updates specific to your student’s classes. Back is collective 8C Team Supply List all in one place to help your student get the supplies they need to be successful this year.

6. Front of Colored Handout: PARENT Homework Assignment TEAM 8C creates and sends out a weekly newsletter each weekend. Our math teacher, Ms. Christian, organizes this e-mail list. Please follow the instructions on the colored handout with instructions on how to be added to our distribution list. E-mail Ms. Christian this week to start receiving team info (from YOUR preferred e-mail address)

7. Back of Colored Handout: Team 8C Supplies Social Studies: 2 Pocket Folder (any color) Spiral Notebook with perforated ‘tear out’ pages Math: ½ inch or 1 inch 3-Ring Binder and 5 tab dividers Science: Graph Paper Composition Notebook Green 2 Pocket Folder Language Arts: 1 Composition Notebook 1 ½ inch 3-Ring Binder and 5 tab dividers ALL CLASSES: Pencils with lead or sharpener Pens Loose Leaf Paper Colored Pencils 3x5 index cards - 5 packages total Highlighters (4 colors) Scientific Calculator Ruler Book/Magazine for Silent Reading

8. Team 8C Requested Donations Please consider donating items to the 8C team if you can. Students can bring donations to their Alab teacher and we will share and distribute them throughout our 5 classrooms and provide supplies to those students who need assistance. -Clorox Wipes-Rulers/Protractors -Highlighters-Colored Pencils/Markers -Block Erasers-Loose leaf paper -Dry Erase Markers-Jumbo Binder Clips -Pencils-Scissors (adult sized) -Kleenex -Glue Sticks -Notebooks (spiral and comp)-Post Its (all sizes)

9. Academic Lab  Before lunch … about 30 minutes long.  Goals  Provide students with academic support within the school day  Time for homework help and test prep  Dedicated time to reading and math  8C AcLab Schedule:  Monday: Silent Sustained Reading (have a book at all times!)  Tuesday: Homework Extension Time (Assessment Make-Ups & Tutoring by sign up)  Thursday: Homework Extension Time (Assessment Make-Ups & Tutoring by sign up)  Friday: Exploratory Extension Time / Math Support  It is expected that students are actively working on the academic task of that day.

10. Academic Lab  My AcLab will be especially geared towards math enrichment.  Homework Extension T / TH Days and Fridays will be time for students to revisit the new math material, get help on basics as needed, study for tests, and work on math homework while able to get my help.  It will give students extra time, help, and instruction to enable them to be more successful in their math class.

11. 3 rd Hour Snack on 8C  Since lunch doesn’t start until 12:38 in 8 th grade, the 8C teachers have decided to allow students to eat a HEALTHY snack during the first 15 minutes of 3 rd hour.  This is true for all 3 rd hour classes on 8C  All food and drink MUST be finished and trash thrown out within the ‘bell work’ period  Please make sure it is healthy

12. Math Help for Parents Special informational meeting for parents on how you can help your student in math (linear algebra) throughout the year! Tuesday August 5 th at 6pm in MPR (Not intended for parents of students taking High School Algebra or Honors Geometry)

13. Potential Expenses for 8 th Grade Students Yearbook The cost of a standard yearbook is $30 if purchased before March 6 th. Baby Ad is available for $25. This would allow you to submit a baby or childhood picture of your child and a personalized message to be included in the yearbook. The deadline to order a Baby Ad is January 12 th. (Baby Ads are only available to 8 th grade students.) 8 th Grade Promotion Dance The dance will be on May 15 th from 7:00 - 9:30 PM. The fee for this dance ranges from $5 to $10. Big Surf This field trip will be on May 20th. The fee is $20 and includes lunch. The fee is due May 11th Disneyland for choir and band students The trip is February 5 th – 7 th. Ms. Figueroa and Mrs. Werner will provide information about the requirements for the trip and the fees. Mini Town This is a leadership training camp held in Prescott February 20 th – 22 nd. All students are welcome to apply to this incredible opportunity. Applications available November 1 The fee is $185 and is due January 30 th. Living History Trip Mr. Furman will be providing information about trip. The trip will take place around Feb or March (tba) The fee will be approximately $300 and will be due in February two weeks prior to the trip. Sports Fall sports: cross country, boys soccer, and volleyball Winter sports: girls soccer, wrestling, boys basketball, girls softball, and spiritline. Spring sports: boys baseball, girls basketball, track & field. Fees range from $100 to $150 depending on the sport and are due when your student makes the team.

14. Parent VUE Parent VUE is a Kyrene School District program that gives families online access to a student’s schedule, assignments, grades and more. This is the same program families used last year. The District will be sending home more information about passwords and access soon. To access Parent VUE, go to www.kyrene.orgwww.kyrene.org –click on the PARENT tab –click on the link ParentVUE

15. 1.Go to www.kyrene.orgwww.kyrene.org 2. Click on “Parent Center” 3.Log into service. 1.You will need your username and password. 2.If you do not have a username and password, email sis@kyrene.orgsis@kyrene.org 4.Click on each class to check grades and assignments. 5.We will NOT send out progress reports because you can check your child’s progress anytime. Check Grades Online Anytime!

16. AGENDAs All students will be given an agenda that needs to be used to write down all assignments every day. We do not need to collect donations as in past years. Until agendas arrive, students need to have a planner, piece of paper, or something to write down their homework!

17. Lunch Money  You can add money to your student’s account on:  https://www.mylunchmoney.com/. https://www.mylunchmoney.com/  Or tonight in the cafeteria through the lunch staff

18. Bahama bucks fundraiser: Take a flyer Student council is throwing a shaved ice fundraiser at bahama bucks on rural and warner. Please stop by and support aprende!! Thursday Aug. 14 th 5-9pm

19. Invitation PTSO will be sponsoring a Meet and Greet breakfast for all of 8th grade on Thursday August 14 th from 7:55 - 8:25am. Please come back and join us for a continental breakfast and a chance to socialize with other 8th grade parents!

20. Tax Credit Information regarding tax credit donations was sent out to the school’s mailing list during the summer. If you are interested in making a tax credit donation please contact the front office.

21. Tax Credit Field Trips Clubs Athletics Mini-Town 8 th Grade End of the Year Activities & Dance Donate up to $400 per couple Donate up to $200 per individual Relatives and friends can donate to Aprende too.

22. Sports Physicals Sports physicals will be available on Monday, August 4 th from 4:00-7:00 pm here at Aprende.

23. Any Questions? (These would be questions not related to a specific content area.)

24. Tonight’s Schedule  6:00-6:14 Elective Day A  6:19-6:33Elective Day B  6:38-7:03 Academic Lab  7:06-7:20First Core class  7:23-7:37Second Core class  7:40-7:54Third Core class  7:57-8:11Fourth Core class