Week of May 7th

In addition to delivering their book share presentations, students are continuing to work on their year-end reflection projects.  They are currently taking their math MAP during math class, and next week they'll take the reading and language usage sections of MAP in ELA class.  Students should continue to review on IXL 10-20 minutes daily per subject.

Homework
1.  MAP Review --> use the study guide to remember what areas you should focus on
2.  Read Daily --> AR goals are due by May 25th!
3.  Book Share Presentation (most students are done with their Slides and several have already presented)
4.  Year-End Reflection Project (we are also working on this in class - most students are on track!)

Friday was Ms. Thorpe's last day. The students and I will miss her!

Book share presentations are going well!

Upcoming Events/Deadlines

Wednesday, May 9

Students met this morning with experience groups to discuss behavior expectations and procedures.  

Friday, May 11th --> 8th Grade Experiences 

Every experience is leaving at a different time, so please contact the teacher/administrator in charge of the experience your child is attending if you have any questions.

Friday, May 18th --> 8th Grade Dance -- 6:30pm - 9:00pm @ RMS

Tickets are on sale NOW in the lobby at 8:10am-8:50am until May 17th and they will not be sold on the day of the dance.  Tickets are also available on Paypal through the PTA page on the RMS website.  

Thursday, May 24th -->  Capstone PRACTICE & 8th grade picnic

Friday, May 25 --> CAPSTONE ceremony @ the DHS gym - 10:00am

Students will arrive at school and go to their homerooms by the normal start time (8:40am).  Then, we will dismiss by homerooms and kids will walk around RMS in a loop, and all of the teachers and staff will cheer them on as they walk over to the high school PAC. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00am, and after the ceremony, students are encouraged to go home with families.  Families should receive information in the mail within the next week or so.  

MAP

Students are taking the Math MAP this week and Reading/Language Usage next week.  Students have been encouraged to study on IXL so they can review this year's concepts/skills.