Eighth Grade at MCCPS

The Science Behind the Magic Theme: Communication Students are performing a scientific demonstration for Exhibition. The demonstration is either a chemical reaction, a density demonstration, or a motion application. Students are also creating a presentation with diagrams and/or photos to communicate science and math they learned this trimester. They are also reenacting this demonstration on Exhibition night with the appropriate materials. The final component will be an essay with mathematical formulas, charts, or graphs, which clearly and scientifically communicate how the demonstration works.

Hello 8th graders!

There is another great writing opportunity - a Scary Poem Contest hosted by the Spirit of ‘76 bookstore in Marblehead. Submissions are due at the storeĀ  by Wednesday, October 29. Go to the website for more specific information.

Hey folks. Here is a quick link to ALEKS, on which all of you must spend 60 minutes per week. Keep it up and good luck!

Please go to the following high school letter from Mr. Stonecipher and Ms. Sullivan regarding important information about the transition to high school.

Read below about a wonderful writing opportunity.

- Mr. Redmond

Letters About Literature (LAL) 2009

DEADLINE: December 6, 2008

Program: LAL is a national reading and writing program that asks students to write letters to authors whose books have made a difference in their lives.

Purpose: LAL seeks personal and reflective writing about the importance of written works in the lives of young readers.

The Awards: Massachusetts winners, along with families, friends, and teachers are invited to an awards ceremony at the State House in the Spring.

Three MA awardees are then entered into national competition. National winners (6) receive $10,000 reading promotion grants for their school or community library or community library. National runners-up receive $1,000 grants.

Website: www.massbook.or

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For links to more writing contests and opportunities, go to the Humanities Links page, scroll down - all categories appear in alphabetical order - to “Writing, Teen Magazines and Writing Opportunities.

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Practice your monologue and alphabet along with Madame Dart and Carpenter. Click on the “Posts” button to access other French tracks.

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It’s Wednesday, August 27, and the new school year is just about to begin. We look forward to seeing returning students, meeting new ones, and starting off what is sure to be an exciting and interesting year with a bang!

Please check back in the fall for updated information