November 4 - Faircrest 8th Grade News
Hello, Faircrest Parents!
Welcome to the WEEKLY  Faircrest Memorial Middle School
8th Grade  News! 
REPORT CARDS!
Report cards go home on Friday, November 4! 

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ONCE A WEEK!
SCIENCE 
8th Grade Science Teachers:
Ms. Monger

Mr. Faiello

We have started our investigation into erosion and deposition in water! We are completing a variety of labs involving how water erodes and deposits sediment. 

Warm-Ups and Homework Due:
Monday, November 7
Textbook: Read pages 100-112, and answer all questions except for 21-23. 
Complete the Lesson Review on page 113. 
PLANNERS
ALL students at Faircrest were issued a planner to keep track of school assignments, projects, grades and tests. 

Students should be bringing their planners home AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK, so that parents can check on upcoming assignments.  
LANGUAGE ARTS
8th Grade
Language Arts Teachers:

Mrs. Cain

Mrs. Kreitzer

Students finished literature circle work with final small-group meetings, a short book talk, and preparation for their argumentative-style essays last week. 

The essay assignment asks students to compare the novels they read to the corresponding movie version of the story. Prior to watching the movie next week, students shared their current knowledge about the argumentative writing style in a pre-assessment.

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Information went home with students during the week of October 17 regarding our two, upcoming conference nights on November 3 and November 17. 

If you would like to schedule a conference for November 17, contact your child's teachers.

Conference forms need to be returned to homeroom teachers. 
TECH CLASS
Tech Class Teacher:
Mr. Hopple

Mr. Hopple's tech students are learning basic code! 

They will be using the website code.org to learn computer programming through games like "Flappy Bird." 

By the end of the program, students will have the basic skills to create their own games! 
FOOD DRIVE HOMEROOM CONTEST
Emerging Leaders are collecting food to donate to BridgePoint for local families over Thanksgiving and Winter Break. 

We are holding a homeroom contest to collect the most food items. Food is assigned points based on areas of high need. 

Click the link below for more info:
VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
Our annual Veteran's Day Program and Breakfast will be held on Thursday, November 10, at 9:00 a.m. 

Please contact Michelle Helms to RSVP and reserve your seat ASAP! Reservations are filling up quickly! 

(330) 484-8015
GAPP & GAMMA
Girls' lunch groups for students in grades 7-8 begin on Thursday, November 10. 

Group meet weekly during lunch in room 103 with Mrs. Rauckhorst. The goal of this activity is to help young ladies become empowered to gain lifelong confidence, form meaningful relationships with other girls and become role models to their peers. 

GAPP: Girls Are Powerful People (7th Grade)
GAMMA: Girls Are Maturing and Mentoring Altogether (8th Grade)

For more information about these groups, contact our school counselor, Mrs. Rauckhorst.
THANKSGIVING BREAK
No school for Thanksgiving Break:
November 24-November 28

Students return to school:
Tuesday, November 29
INTERNET SAFETY
Jake Morgan, from the Stark County Courts, will give a special presentation on Internet Safety to our sixth, seventh and eighth grade students on November 11.
POSTER CONTEST
All students are invited to participate in the State of Ohio Kids Safe Online Poster Contest. This contest aims to promote safe and secure Internet usage among young people. 

Ohio will submit the top finalists to the National Multi-State Cyber Security Awareness Calendar Contest. Each winning student will receive the honor of having their artwork published into a poster that will be distributed throughout the United States! 

Official rules and submission forms are in the main office. 

Deadline for poster art and entry forms: December 19

Questions? See Mrs. Rauckhorst! 
BULLY PREVENTION MONTH 
FMMS took actions to recognize Bully Prevention Month as a reminder to treat others with kindness and respect. 

Students participated in their first, monthly "PAWSitive" Prevention class meeting. 

All students completed an anonymous survey to collect information about student impressions of bullying at Faircrest.

Students also attended an inspiring presentation from local musician and speaker, Elec Simon. 

Eighth grade Emerging Leaders organized bully prevention activities for students including a themed, spirit week contest, banner signing at lunch and positive signage throughout our school. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. PALUMBO'S HOMEROOM FOR HAVING THE HIGHEST PARTICIPATION IN THE BULLY PREVENTION SPIRIT WEEK CONTEST!   


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