Today was the official first day back for staff. It was wonderful to see all the teachers and to spend the day working together. There's plenty of excitement in the air and we can't wait for the students to arrive.
I'm very excited to be teaching 8th grade this year. Our curriculum is fantastic and includes all new time periods from the fall of European Colonialism through the Cold War years and on into the Civil Rights movement. We will be reading The Good Earth, Animal Farm, and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, and 12th Night along with lots of poetry, reading group novels, and guided reading pieces. In science we will focus on Physics and Electricity. We will also focus heavily on refining our writing, public speaking, and reasoning skills. Our field trips will not only be related to curriculum content, but also help us to look to the future. I plan for us to visit several high schools and colleges so families can make informed decisions about the upcoming years.
This week I will be in staff meetings most of the week. If you would like to come by on Friday and drop off supplies, you are more than welcome to do so between 1:00 and 3:00. I'd love to see you!
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