8th: We are in the middle of our poetry unit now and will be gearing up to turn in a packet of typed poems for our final manuscript. This will be due Friday, March 5th. We have worked on formal poetry this week by studying the English Sonnet and the Villanelle. Next week we will study the Sestina and then move into free verse poetry. Our final poem packet will consist of a Sonnet, a Villanelle, a Sestina, and a free verse poem. Students may write an additional free verse poem for extra credit. All work must be turned in by Friday, March 5th! Report cards come out on March 11th.

~Mrs. Rubasch

7th:

Today is the last day for our book report presentations. Many of you have done a fabulous job--way to go! Next week we will be wrapping up our nonfiction unit with examples of functional and persuasive text. We will also learn about reference materials and how to use an almanac by playing a game called Almania!

8th: Today is the last day of our drama unit. We will finish reading ACT V of Romeo and Juliet, watch ACT V of the film, and wrap up with our final exam. On Monday we will begin our poetry unit.

Parents,

Please make sure you talk to your child about being respectful in the classroom to their teachers and peers. Also, it is important that all students come prepared for class each day. We are not able to provide pencils and notebooks for your children, they must have their own supplies and bring them to school, ready to work.

8th Graders: We are reading Acts III -V of Romeo and Juliet this week. We will then watch the film version in class and take a final exam on this play.

7th Graders: Your rough draft of your nonfiction book report is due tomorrow! We will have conferences and go over them on Wednesday and Thursday of this week and your final drafts are due next Monday. We will then work on our class presentations and I will give each of you the date you will be presenting. Do a great job and use your time wisely.

Mrs. Rubasch

Progress Grades

Hello parents and students! This is just a quick reminder that progress reports will be sent out on Monday, February 8th. Students have until Friday, February 5th to turn in any missing work. 8th graders are doing a wonderful job in their reading and understanding of Romeo and Juliet and 7th graders are coming right along with their nonfiction projects. We are doing a heavy grammar review and beginning our AIMS practice tests this week as well. Remember to be prepared for class each day with your journal and pencil or pen! I do not have any more supplies to lend out or give away to students at this time.

Thank you,
Mrs. Rubasch