Yesterday emotions ran high on the Patriotic Wolves team as our eighth graders were dismissed from Wakefield Middle School for the last time.  Our pod area was full of tears, hugs, and many smiles.  This year our students grew so much, and worked diligently to succeed in our classes.  Over the past year our students learned, laughed, and hopefully have many great memories from their time on the Patriotic Wolves team.

Though the Patriotic Wolves teachers take great pride in our students’ many accomplishments, we understand the important role you, their parents, play in our students’ success.  We’d like to thank you, our Patriotic Wolves parents, for your tremendous support this year.  You helped make sure assignments were complete and turned in on time, picked your student up from our after-school tutoring sessions, and supported our team celebrations.  Thank you!

We’ve been so fortunate to have great parent volunteers who have helped our team celebrations, and are so extraordinarily appreciative of the efforts of amazing team parents.   Thank you to Ms. Kyle and to the many wonderful team parents who supported our team this year!

Lastly, we’ve uploaded a collection pictures from throughout the year.  You and your student may download the pictures online at http://www.misuraca.net/2010-2011-memories/.  While the memories will last a lifetime, the pictures will only be online for a limited time.

From our Patriotic Wolves family to yours, we sincerely thank you for your tremendous support this year, and hope you and your student have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer.  We’re confident that our students will be successful in the future, and wish them all the best in high school and beyond!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dembrow, Ms. Dougherty, Mr. Misuraca, and Ms. Overby
The Wakefield Middle School Patriotic Wolves Team

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Last week students worked on math projects related to real-life situations, presented awesome Science presentations, fine tuned their history quiz bowl skills, and worked hard in Language Arts.  We are so overwhelmingly proud of our Patriotic Wolves students, and thank our “Patriotic Parents” for helping making this year so great.  Thank you!

General Team Information:
Yearbooks:  Yearbooks were distributed in homeroom on Friday.  Starting Monday, June 6th, a limited supply of extra yearbooks will be sold in the cafeteria beginning at 10:30 AM. Students interested in purchasing a yearbook should bring $45 cash and ask their third period teacher for a pass to the cafeteria at 10:30 am.

We ask for your help in making sure all textbooks are returned to the correct teacher ASAP, and to make sure your student has turned in any overdue library books.

The 8th grade awards ceremony is on Friday, June 10th and runs from 8:30-10:15 AM.  Parents are welcome to attend, and we encourage parents to arrive early, as parking is limited.  The ceremony is similar to your student’s sixth and seventh grade awards ceremony, and is not a formal graduation.  While we’re so extraordinarily proud of our students’ many accomplishments this year, unfortunately only a small number of students will be recognized on June 10th.

Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow) – sadamson@wcpss.net

• Algebra students will be working on logic problems, and working with a partner on a cooperative learning activity.
• Math 8 and Math 8 Plus students will be finishing class projects they have started.
• My students have worked hard this year, and they have made a lot of progress.  I have enjoyed having each of them in my class, and I wish them the very best.  I know they will continue to be successful in high school.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

I will be collecting the textbooks that were assigned to students in the beginning of the year.  Please remind your student to return this book to me by Tuesday of this week.

• Monday –Last day for student presentations.
• Tuesday – End of the year survey.  Late work packet due for students who are missing work.
• Wednesday – Science video.
• Thursday – End of the year activity.
• Friday – Last day for students.  Have a Great Summer!

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Next week we will continue reading The Giver and discussing utopias.  Then we will celebrate a wonderful, successful year!  It has been my pleasure and honor to teach you.  I wish you all the best in high school and beyond.
Homework Assignment: None!

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

I can hardly believe that in only a few days our students will be leaving Wakefield Middle School for the last time.  The last week of school is a busy week in Social Studies with the Wax Museum and Quiz Bowl.  I have many fond memories of this school year, and look forward to creating more great memories this week.  Thank you for supporting our team this year, and I wish our students all the best in their future endeavors!

• Monday – Wax Museum Posters Due & Tie Dye T-Shirts Required!  Wax Museum posters will be turned in on Monday for a grade.  Remember, posters should have the historical figure’s name, pictures, professional accomplishments, and noteworthy quotes.  Any writing on the poster should be typed.  We will also tie-dye Monday in class.  If they don’t already have one, students should bring a clean white t-shirt.
• Tuesday – Wax Museum!  Students should come to class prepared to dress up like their wax museum figure and hold a pose for the WMS community.  All that is required is a costume (doesn’t have to be purchased!), a poster, and an ability to hold a pose.  Parents are always welcome to visit during your student’s Social Studies period!
• Wednesday – Patriotic Wolves 2011 Olympics (Kickball Game) and Celebration.  Homework:  Study for Thursday’s Quiz Bowl!
• Thursday – Students are encouraged to wear their Patriotic Wolves tie dye t-shirts for the annual Wakefield Middle School Social Studies Quiz Bowl.  Students will demonstrate their superior knowledge of Social Studies.  Students will report each period to the auditorium to compete against the Red Wolves and Dire Wolves teams.
• Friday - Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony & Eighth Grade Celebration / Events.  Last day of school, have a great summer!

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

• Monday – Scrap Booking / Math Games
• Tuesday – Scrap Booking / Math Games
• Wednesday – Patriotic Wolves 2011 Olympics / Celebration
• Thursday – Scrap Booking / Math Games
• Friday – Awards Ceremony & 8th Grade Celebration

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

Ms. Williams’ students are independently reading their chosen Holocaust novel.  Students were able to choose one of the following novels to read:

1) Milkweed by Jerry Spinelli
2) Run, Boy, Run by Uri Orlev
3) The Boy Who Dared by Susan C. Bartoletti
4) The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
5) The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank

Upcoming Events:
June 6 – Students Return Text Books
June 7 – 8th Grade Wax Museum
June 7 – Dance/Drama Performance
June 8 – Team Kick Ball Game / Celebration
June 9 – 8th Grade Social Studies Quiz Bowl
June 10 – 8th Grade Awards & Celebration
June 10 – Last Day of School!
June 20 – Report Cards Mailed Home

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We hope you and your family had an enjoyable Memorial Day extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing your student when we return to school on Tuesday!

General Team Information:
Our website/email/SPAN system will be down from Friday afternoon until Tuesday morning.  Any emails you may send between now and then will be archived and delivered when we return on Tuesday.

This week students received their EOG scores for Science, Math, and Reading Comprehension.  You will receive more detailed results when report cards are mailed home in June.

This is a reminder that all library books must be returned to the media center by May 27th.

Permission forms for the 8th Grade Carnival on June 3rd should be signed and returned to your student’s teacher.  Also, we are still in need of volunteers for the 8th grade celebrations on June 3rd and June 10th.  Please email Annette Robbins at annetterobbins@yahoo.com if you are able to donate your time to help.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

I will be collecting the textbooks that were assigned to students in the beginning of the year.  Please remind your student to return this book to me by Friday of this week.

Students have been assigned a final presentation which they must give on a science topic of their choice.  Their final product will be either a PowerPoint or poster which they will present to the class, DUE on Wednesday the 27th. 

If students choose to do a PowerPoint or if they have digital pictures to accompany their poster:
-they can get it here on a flash/thumb/jump/usb drive
-OR can email it to me at dembrowdropdox@gmail.com  (with their period and first and last name in the subject line)

• Tuesday –Unit E Exam (postponed from last week).  For students taking the Algebra EOC on Tuesday this can be made up later in the week.
• Wednesday – Student Presentations DUE.
• Thursday – Student Presentations.
• Friday – Student Presentations.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Your students are continuing to work very hard as we approach the end of their 8th grade year.  I am very proud to be their teacher.  Next week we will work on phrases, vocabulary unit 8, and portions of The Giver.  We will also review the writing process.
Homework:
1.  All missing work and extra credit MUST be turned in by 3:00 on June 1.
2.  Vocabulary quiz on unit 8 is on Wednesday, June 1.
3.  Periods 3 and 5–Structure projects that have not been turned in by June 1 will become a zero in the test category.  Remember this project was originally due on March 31.

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

Important Social Studies Reminders:
June 3 - North Carolina and America Textbooks Due
June 3 - Tie Dye Day – Need T-Shirt!
June 6 - Wax Museum Poster Due
June 7 - Wax Museum Costume Presentation
June 9 – Quiz Bowl

Students should be working on their Wax Museum posters on foam core/stiff poster board, along with costumes, for our annual Wax Museum presentation.  Most students do not purchase costumes, but use what’s available at home.  If you have any questions or concerns about the poster or presentation, please email me at mmisuraca@wcpss.net by June 1st.

Lastly, students will continue our annual tradition of creating a patriotic tie dye t-shirt on Friday, June 3rd.  Students should have a clean white t-shirt on Friday in order to participate.  I will provide all of the supplies and instructions.

Monday – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
Tuesday – Cold War / Civil Rights Review
Wednesday – Cold War / Civil Rights Quiz
Thursday – Civil Rights Movie – American Experience . The Murder of Emmett Till
Friday – Students should bring a plain white t-shirt to tie dye in Social Studies.  T-shirts should be clean, but do not have to be new.

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

• Tuesday: Algebra EOC!!!!!  Math 8 will be finishing up their projects and getting ready to present on Wednesday.
• Wednesday-  Algebra will start poster project.  Math 8 will give presentations
• Thursday-  Algebra working on Posters.  Math 8 presentations
• Friday-  Algebra posters due. Math 8 end of Presentations

Next week will be a variety of activities.  Any board games would be appreciated for Monday and Tuesday.  We will also be scrap booking, so if your child has any middle school memories they want to use, please have them bring those.

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

Ms. Williams’ students viewed some artifacts from Holocaust victims and survivors.  Students also watched The Holocaust: In Memory of Millions and answered questions based on the documentary.

Upcoming Events:
May 30 – Memorial Day – No School
May 31 – Algebra EOC Exam
May 31 – Orchestra Concert
June 2 – Dance/Drama Performance
June 3 – Students Tie Dye T-Shirts in Social Studies
June 3 – 8th Grade Dance / Carnival
June 3 – Wake Forest Dance Marathon
June 6 – Wax Museum Poster Due
June 7 – Wax Museum
June 7 – Dance/Drama Performance
June 9 – Social Studies Quiz Bowl
June 10 – Last Day of School

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We are relieved to have most of the EOG testing behind us, it is important to remember that we still weeks left of school, and students will continue to have assignments each day in class, homework, and assessments.  We thank you for supporting your student and our team as we work together to make our last few weeks of school productive, positive, and meaningful.

General Team Information:
Most of our students are done taking end-of-grade tests, and we expect to send results home with students on Tuesday.  Re-tests will begin on Wednesday.  Algebra and Geometry students should continue to prepare for their end-of-course exams on May 31st.

On May 13th students received slips with their high school school placements.  A written request for transfer of a student to another school may be submitted by the parent within ten days of receipt of the official school assignment on a form provided by the school system available at any school, central office, or the WCPSS website (www.wcpss.net). If the transfer request is denied, parents have a right to appeal to the Board of Education. The official transfer window is May 13 to June 1.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

Students have been assigned a final presentation which they must give on a science topic of their choice.  Three checkpoints for this assignment are 5/24(short outline due), 5/27 (extended outline due), and 6/1 (presentation due).  Please check with your student that they have chosen a topic.  Their final product will be either a PowerPoint or poster which they will present to the class.

• Monday – Review for test.  Homework: study for test.
• Tuesday – Test Unit E5 & section 4.3.  Short outline for final presentation due.
• Wednesday – Review for Unit E Exam.  Homework: Study for unit E Exam.
• Thursday – Review for Unit E Exam.  Homework: Study for unit E Exam.
• Friday – Unit E Exam.  Extended outline for final presentation due.  Homework:  Presentations are due Wednesday 6/1.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Next week we will finish reading The Diary of Anne Frank and work on phrases and a vocabulary unit. Groups will also work on the script for their dramatic presentation of their literature circle book. All missing work and extra credit work must be turned in by June 1.  No exceptions can be made.  Please visit my Blackboard for announcements.
Homework:
1. Vocabulary Packet due Friday, May 27.
2. Grammar quiz on Wednesday, May 25–phrases
3. Script for literature circle novel dramatic presentation due Friday, May 27

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net
Monday – Vietnam War History Frame & Chapter 13 Guided Reading
Tuesday – Go over Guided Reading and Vietnam.
Wednesday – Vietnam and Civil Rights Movement
Thursday – “Homework Holiday” – Students may turn in any missing work for partial credit.
Friday – Civil Rights Movement – All students should return their North Carolina History textbooks!

Important Social Studies Dates:

• June 6 – Wax Museum Posters Due
• June 7 – Wax Museum
• June 9 – Quiz Bowl

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

Algebra

Monday: Diagnostic
HW: Work on Packet
Tuesday: Diagnostic
HW: Work on Packet
Wednesday: Review Day
HW: Packets due- review answers
Thursday: All algebra students will be with me 1-3 and 5-6 periods for Review
HW:  Study
Friday: All algebra students will be with me 1-3 and 5-6 periods for Review
HW: STUDY
EOC is on Tuesday May 31st

 Math 8 will be working on their End of Year Projects.  There is no Homework unless they have missing assignments!!!!! Students will not be able to participate in the end of the year activities if they have missing work.

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

Ms. Williams’ students are studying gerunds and participles.  Students are reminded to return their textbooks (if applicable) and library books.

Upcoming Events:
May 26 – Sports Banquet
May 27 – All Library Books Due to Media Center
May 30 – Memorial Day Holiday – No School
May 31 – Algebra EOC Exam
May 31 – Orchestra Concert – 7:00 PM
June 7 – Wax Museum Costume Presentation

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We’ve finished our EOG testing!  We’re so proud that our students worked so diligently on their exams, and look forward to seeing what they accomplish in the next few weeks.

General Team Information:
On Friday in homeroom students received assignment letters confirming your student’s school next year.  If you’d like to request a transfer you may do so by downloading the form on the WCPSS website (Growth Management link).  If your address is incorrect please bring in a proof of your new address to Student Services to have your address changed.

The Patriotic Wolves teachers will distribute fourth quarter progress reports on Wednesday this week.  Please take some time Wednesday evening to review your student’s progress, sign the progress reports, and have your student return them on Thursday.  If you have any questions, please speak with your student first, and then email the teacher directly.

Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow) – sadamson@wcpss.net

• Algebra students will continue learning about radical expressions. They will learn how to simplify and compute with radical expressions.  They will also be reviewing for the Algebra EOC test.
• Math 8 and Math 8 Plus students will be learning about radical expressions.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

• Monday –Math EOG.
• Tuesday – Bill Nye Video: Germs.
• Wednesday – Blue Diamond Test.
• Thursday – Continuing on with Cell unit: Chapter 5 – Single celled organisms and viruses.
• Friday – Continuing on with cell unit: Chapter 5 – Single celled organisms and viruses.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Next week we will continue reading Holocaust fiction and poetry.  There is no new homework for next week, but students should check SPAN to see if they are missing any assignments and then complete them.

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

This week we will continue to work on the Cold War and Civil Rights movement.  Students should continue to work on putting together their Wax Museum costume and poster at home.  Students will participate in the Wax Museum on June 7th.  Please email me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Wax Museum.

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

Interims go out on Wednesday, May 18^th. Please sign and return as soon as possible.

Algebra

Monday: Math EOG

HW: NONE

Tuesday: Radicals

HW: Green Workbooks Pg. 148 Evens

Wednesday Radical Expressions

HW: Pg. 152 1-45 Odds and 46-48

Thursday: Solving Equations with Radicals

HW:  Pg. 154 all will start in class

Friday: Quiz

HW: EOC Goals Packet (60 Questions)

Math 8

Monday: Math EOG

HW: NONE

Tuesday: Math Activity

HW: NONE

Wednesday Math Activity

HW: NONE

Thursday: Math Activity

HW:  NONE

Friday: Start End of Year Project
HW: NONE

 Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

I distributed interims on Tuesday, May 10th.  My students analyzed poems to prepare for the Reading EOG.
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, May 19 – PTSA Board Meeting
Friday, May 20 – PTSA Student Member celebration
Tuesday, May 31 – Algebra EOC Exam
Tuesday, June 7 – Wax Museum Costume Presentation

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As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, we’re so grateful for the tremendous support from our students’ mothers, fathers, and family. We recognize the challenges of supporting a middle school student, and appreciate your effort and dedication to making school a priority.  Thank you!

General Team Information:
Next week students will begin their eighth grade EOG experience by completing a survey on Wednesday, taking their EOG Science test on Thursday, and Reading EOG on Friday. Please support our efforts by making sure your student gets to bed early each night, has a healthy breakfast, and is on time to school each day.

Have you ever wanted to take part in the thrill and excitement of EOG testing at Wakefield?  Wakefield desperately needs volunteers to help proctor each day for EOGs/EOCs. The time commitment is 7:30am – 11:30am (approximately). If you are interested in proctoring please contact our testing coordinator: Mrs. Stegner, astegner@wcpss.net

Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow) – sadamson@wcpss.net

• Algebra students will continue learning about radical expressions. They will learn how to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem and learn how to simplify radical expressions.    They will also be reviewing for the EOG test, and taking some practice tests. 
• Math 8 and Math 8 Plus students will be reviewing for their EOG test.  The focus this week will be slope, scatter plots and geometry.  They will be taking some practice tests.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

• Monday – EOG Review. Homework: EOG Review sheet.
• Tuesday – Mock EOG Test.  (Counts as a test grade)  Homework: EOG Review sheet.
• Wednesday –Review Mock EOG Test.  Final EOG Review. 
  • HOMEWORK: READ OVER ALL REVIEW SHEETS AND CORNELL NOTES.
• Thursday – 8^th GRADE SCIENCE EOG.
• Friday – 8^th Grade Reading EOG.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

1. Come to school well-rested in order to do your best on the EOG tests.
2. Poetry portfolios must be turned in no later than May 10.  The original due date was April 29.
3. Periods 3 and 5–Structure projects must be turned in no later than May 10.  Original due date was March 31.

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

On June 7th students are responsible for coming to class dressed as the historical figure they researched for the wax museum.  Students do not need to buy a costume.  Most students dress us using clothing and supplies from home.  If you have any questions or concerns please email me prior to June 7th.

• Monday – America: Story of Us: World War II.  Homework: Terms
• Tuesday – America: Story of Us: World War II
• Wednesday – The Cold War – EOG: Survey
• Thursday - The Cold War – EOG: Science
• Friday - The Cold War – EOG: Reading

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

• Monday: Practice 2 Testing for EOG
  • HW: Corrections
• Tuesday: Practice 2 Testing for EOG
  • HW: Corrections
• Wednesday: Review
  • HW: Study
• Thursday: Review
  • HW:  Study
• Friday: Review
  • HW: Study!!!!!!

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

Ms. Williams’ students reviewed poetic devices.  Students also read “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes and identified the poet’s use of figurative language and sound devices.
 
8th Grade EOG testing schedule:
Wednesday, 5/11 – Student Survey
Thursday, 5/12 – Science EOG
Friday, 5/13 – Reading EOG
Monday,5/16 – Math EOG
 
Students should get plenty of rest, eat breakfast, bring a jacket and highlighter (if needed) for each test session, and are highly encouraged to bring their lunch!

Upcoming Events:
Monday, May 9 – Monday, May 9 PTSA General Meeting
Monday, May 9 - Beginning Strings/Band Concert
Wednesday, May 11 – Student Survey
Thursday, May 12 – 8th Grade Science Science EOG
Friday, May 13 – 8th Grade Reading EOG
Monday, May 16 – 8th Grade Math EOG
Tuesday, May 31 – Algebra EOC Exam
Tuesday, June 7 – Wax Museum Costume Presentation

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While May 2nd marks the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Patriotic Wolves teachers would like to thank you for your dedication and hard work in making this year a success.  As our students enter one of the most academically demanding months of the school year, we know that now, more than ever, we need your help to make sure our students continue to excel and succeed.  Thank you for all you do to help support your student and our team!

General Team Information:
Beginning Monday, and running through May 10th, the WMS Student Council is collecting canned and boxed food items to directly benefit Wakefield Middle School families.  The recent storms have left members of our team and school without the basic necessities, and families have expressed a need for canned and boxed food items.  Students are encouraged to turn in any donated items into the collection bin in the front hallway.  Students and parents may also donate gift cards to Student Services.  As always, we appreciate your support!

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

• Monday – Unit E Chapter 3 Test. E4.3 Notes -Science helps people prevent and treat disease.
  • Cornell notes will be accepted late until Friday. (counts for a quiz grade, these were due the 29^th)
• Tuesday – E 5.1 and 5.2 Notes – Single-celled organisms have all the characteristics of living things, Bacteria are single-celled organisms without nuclei. Begin EOG REVIEW.
• Wednesday – E 5.3 and 5.4 Notes – Viruses are not alive but affect living things, Protists are a diverse group of organisms.  Begin EOG REVIEW.
• Thursday –EOG REVIEW.  Homework: EOG REVIEW SHEET
• Friday – EOG REVIEW.  Homework: EOG REVIEW SHEET
  • Science EOG is next Thursday.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

In Social Studies students will continue to study World War II.  While there is no EOG for Social Studies, students will study literary terms for the Reading EOG, practice the “UNRAVEL” reading strategy on historical reading passages, and have the opportunity to complete Science and Math review activities.

• Monday – World War II: Pearl Harbor, the Soviet Union, and North Africa.  Homework: Students will copy literary terms 30-90 on the index cards provided.
• Tuesday – World War II: Japan in the Pacific – Literary terms checked.
• Wednesday – World War II:  The War at Home & World War II Blue Diamond
• Thursday – World War II: The War at Home: Japanese Americans
• Friday – World War II: Italy surrenders, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

Students were given the weekend to make corrections on take-home quiz.  They will get a point back for every correction done right.  They are due to me on MONDAY!

All Classes:

• Monday: Practice 1 Testing for EOG
  • HW: Take home EOG Quiz
• Tuesday: Practice 1 Testing for EOG
  • HW: Work on Quiz
• Wednesday: Practice 1 Testing for EOG
  • HW: Work on Quiz
• Thursday: Review of Practice 1 EOG
  • HW: Work on Quiz
• Friday: Review of Practice 1 EOG
  • HW: Review Questions missed on take home EOG quiz. We have gone over missed questions the last two days. I want students to make sure they understand what they missed and study them.

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

Ms. Williams’ students studied analogies and poetic devices to prepare for the EOG’s.

Upcoming Events:

May 2 – May 6 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3 – Girls’ Softball Away
May 3 – Athletic Booster Club Meeting – 5:00 PM
May 3 – Intermediate/Advanced Band Concert – 7:00 PM
May 4 – Boys’ Soccer Conference Matchup
May 5 – 2011-2011 Athletes Meeting – 3:30 PM
May 9 – Beginning Strings/Band Concert – 7:00 PM
May 11 – Students Begin EOG Testing

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We had a great start to the fourth quarter.  Now is a perfect time to take a few moments to make sure your student’s binders are organized and stocked for the remainder of the school year.  As always, we sincerely appreciate your support.

General Team Information:
Report cards were distributed in homeroom on Thursday, April 7th, and parents were to sign the report card envelope that students would return on Friday.  If you have not done so already, please take a moment to view your student’s academic progress, sign the report card envelope, and have your student return it to his or her homeroom teacher on Monday.

Spring Break begins on Monday, A April 18th and runs through April 22nd.  We hope you and your family has an enjoyable break, and look forward to seeing students when they return on Monday, April 25th.

Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow Teacher) – sadamson@wcpss.net

• Algebra students will be learning about quadratic functions.  They will learn to solve and graph quadratic functions.  They will continue to learn various methods to solve quadratic functions.  And they will have a quiz on Wednesday, April 13.
• Math 8 students will be learning about linear equations. They will be learning how to graph linear equations, find slope, and find x-intercepts and y-intercepts.  They will have a quiz on Wednesday, April 13.
• Math 8 Plus students will continue to learn about linear equations.  They will learn about x-intercepts, y-intercepts and point-slope form. They will also be solving real life problems that relate to linear equations.  They will have a quiz on Tuesday, April 12.
• All classes have a Weekly Problem Set due on Monday, April 11, 2011.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

• Monday –Unit E chapter 1Test. Homework: Finish vocabulary sheets.  Begin to work on North Carolina Handbook notes (counts for a quiz grade DUE: April 29^th)
• Tuesday –E 2.1 & 2.2 Notes: Chemical reactions take place inside cells, Cells capture and release energy.  Learn how to use a microscope.  Homework: Study for quiz.
• Wednesday –E2 Vocabulary quiz. E 2.3 Skeleton notes: Materials move across the cell’s membranes. Homework: Complete skeleton notes.
• Thursday – Live specimen lab.  Homework: Lab due tomorrow.
• Friday –Class time to work on North Carolina Handbook. Homework: complete E2 review sheet.  E2 test will be the Tuesday after break.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net
Great start to the fourth quarter!  Next week we will meet in literature circles and work on vocabulary and the poetry portfolio.
Homework Assignments:

1. Read your literature circle novel for at least 20 minutes.
2. Have your literature circle task and notes completed for Monday, April 11.
3. Progress check on poetry portfolio will be next Friday, April 15.  You should have at least five original poems written, and you should have found at least two professional poems to put in your portfolio.  The final draft of the poetry portfolio is due Friday, April 29.
4. Vocabulary quiz on unit 7 is Wednesday, April 13.

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

Wax Museum PowerPoint presentations begin on Monday.  Students were assigned a presentation date, and one student will present each day from Monday until the end of the school year.  While Wax Museum posters and costumes aren’t due until June, students and parents are encouraged to begin putting together the student’s costume now in order to avoid any last minute issues.

• Monday - Begin Wax Museum Presentations – Great Depression by the Numbers math packet due at end of period.  Homework:  Great Depression Guided Reading in NC book.
• Tuesday – Great Depression
• Wednesday – Great Depression.  Students receive Great Depression review sheet for Thursday’s test.
• Thursday – Great Depression test.
• Friday - World War II

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

Math 8 and Plus
Monday: Standard form and parallel and perpendicular lines
HW: Pg. 74 and 78 (multiples of 3)
Tuesday: Linear Inequalities
HW: Algebra Worksheet pg. 92
Wednesday: More on Linear inequalities
HW: Algebra worksheet pgs. 43 and 44
Thursday: Review Day
HW:  Quiz corrections are Due – quizzes were given on 4-7-11
Friday: Testing Algebra Unit
HW: Enjoy Spring Break

Algebra
Monday: Solving Quadratic Equations by completing the squares
HW: Green Workbook pg. 138
Tuesday: Using Quadratics Formula
HW:  Green Workbook pg. 140
Wednesday: Discriminants to find the number of quadratics
HW: Green workbook pg. 142
Thursday: Review day
HW: Study
Friday: Quiz
HW: Enjoy spring break

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net
Ms. Williams’ students read “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes.  We will take Reading and Grammar Blue Diamond assessments next week.

Upcoming Events:
April 12 – Track Meet at Durant Road M.S.
April 13 – Boys’ Soccer vs. Durant Road M.S.
April 13 – Athletic Booster Clun Meeting
April 14 – Girls’ Softball vs. Durant Road M.S.
April 18 – 22 – Spring Break – No School

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We hope you and your student had a relaxing weekend! On Monday we begin the final quarter of your student’s middle school career, and have just over a month to go before students take their first EOG (End of Grade) exam.  Please help us have a successful remainder of the school year by making sure your student continues to work hard and stay focused both in school and at home.  As always, we appreciate your support!

General Team Information:
Ms. Adamson and Ms. Overby provided students an order form for Math EOG/EOG review books that may be purchased from the school.  While optional, we highly encourage students to purchase the books to help review math concepts prior to May’s EOG/EOC exams.

Report cards will be distributed in homeroom on Thursday, April 7th.  Please review your student’s academic progress in each class, sign the report card envelope, and have your student return it to his or her homeroom teacher on Friday.  If you have any questions or concerns, please speak with your student first, and then email the teacher directly.

Friday, April 8th is an early release day, and students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.  School will resume on Monday.

Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill and excitement of EOG testing?  Administering the EOGs really does take a team effort from teachers, students, parents & community members!  Proctors must be at least 18 years of age & registered as a volunteer.  In order to actually have EOGs we are still in need of at least 30 proctors a day on May 12, 13, & 16.  If you are available to help with at least one day from 8am-11:30am please follow the link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHIyU0pzM1F3aEFCUFBRZmlOZ2YwaHc6MQ to sign-up or contact Annette Stegner at astegner@wcpss.net or 919-562-3677. 

Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow Teacher) – sadamson@wcpss.net

• Algebra students will be learning about quadratic functions.  They will learn to solve and graph quadratic functions.  They will learn various methods to solve quadratic functions.
• Math 8 students will be learning about linear equations. They will be learning how to graph linear equations, find slope, and find x-intercepts and y-intercepts.  They will have a quiz on Wednesday, April 6.
• Math 8 Plus students will continue to learn about linear equations.  They will learn about x-intercepts, y-intercepts and point-slope form.  They will have a quiz on Wednesday, April 6.
• All classes have a Weekly Problem Set due on Monday, April 4, 2011.
• All students are encouraged to purchase EOG /EOC workbooks to help review for their end of year tests.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

• Monday –Unit E chapter 1 introduction: The Cell.  Homework: Finish vocabulary and reading class work.
• Tuesday –Unit A/B Blue Diamond. E 1.1 Notes: The cell is the basic unit of living things.
• Wednesday –Vocabulary quiz. E 1.2 Notes: Microscopes allow us to see inside the cell.  Homework: E 1.3 Skeleton notes: Different cells perform various functions.
• Thursday – 8th Grade writing test.
• Friday – Review for chapter 1 Test.  Test is next Monday.

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Welcome to the 4th quarter!  Next week we will continue reading poetry and begin the poetry portfolio of students’ original poems and other famous poems.  Most of the work will be done in class.  Hopefully, the students will have their novels for the literature circles so that they can read at  home.
Homework Assignments

1. If books are given out, read at home each night for at least 20 minutes.
2. Vocabulary sheets are due Friday.
3. Poetry quiz Thursday on comprehension and figurative language (simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole) and sound devices (rhyme, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia).

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

• Monday – Students will continue to work on Wax Museum PowerPoint presentations in the media center computer lab.  Presentations begin on April 11th, and students who do not finish in class on Monday should work at home or return to my class during CSI to complete the PowerPoint presentation.  Students have both the required information and grading rubric.
• Tuesday – The Roaring Twenties and Great Depression
• Wednesday – The Great Depression
• Thursday – The Great Depression math packet distributed.  Will be checked for a grade on Monday.
• Friday – Great Depression Math Packet

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

Math 8 and Plus
Monday: Linear Equations and slope
HW: Standardized testing Worksheet pg. 149
Tuesday: Point Slope Form  
HW: Algebra Worksheet pg. 76
Wednesday: More on point slope form
HW: Standardized testing Worksheet pg. 153
Thursday: Quiz Day
HW:  NONE
Friday: Early Release (Mock Writing test)
HW: NONE

Algebra
Monday: Solving Quadratics
HW: Green Workbook pg. 134
Tuesday:  Solving Quadratics by factoring
HW:  Green Workbook pg. 136
Wednesday: Review Day
HW: Study for Quiz
Thursday: Quiz
HW: NONE
Friday: Early Release (Mock Writing test)
HW: NONE

Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

The Wax Museum Research project is due on Monday, April 4th.  Students should submit their cover sheet, outline, research paper, works cited page, note cards, and rough drafts. If students’ rough drafts are on Blackboard, they do NOT need to print them.

Reminders:

1. If any papers are late, students will earn half credit.
2. Parents, please read the rubric and ensure that your children have followed all directions as specified.  I included an evaluation column on the rubric where you can insert check marks confirming that your children followed each directive.

Upcoming Events:
April 4 – High School Registration Course Verifications Due to Student Services
April 6 – Student Council Meeting – 3:15 – 3:45 PM – Media Center
April 6 – Boys’ Soccer vs. East Millbrook
April 7 – Report Cards Issued
April 7 – Girls’ Softball vs. East Millbrook
April 8 – Students Returned Signed Report Card Envelope to Homeroom Teacher
April 8 – Early Release – 12:30 PM Dismissal

**You received this newsletter because your student is on the Wakefield Middle School Patriotic Wolves team.  You may view an online archive of our weekly email blasts online at http://misuraca.net/section/team-newsletter/**

This week students worked hard in our classes on tests, projects, and assignments.  With less than a week left in the third quarter, we’re proud of our students’ accomplishments both in and out of the classroom.

General Team Information:
This is a reminder that Friday, March 25th is a vacation day and that students do not have school.  We look forward to seeing students when they return to school on Monday.  Friday, April 1st is a teacher workday and students don’t have school.  School will resume as normal on Monday.

WMS Patriotic Wolf Noah Nickodemus and “Team Carnivores” need our help!  Please support the MDA Muscle Walk and help raise crucial funds for this Saturday’s Muscle Walk in Apex.  You can easily join the team and make a donation online at http://www.joinmda.org/2011tmw/TheCarnivores.   The walk is on Saturday, March 26th at 10:00 am at Crowder Park in Apex.  It is located near the corner of Ten-Ten & Holly Springs Road.

Students have until April 4th to select and finalize their courses.  After confirming course options, students will print out the confirmation message, get it signed by a parent, sign it, and then turn it into Student Services.  Students should print out an extra copy for their personal records.

You may email Ms. Joyner at bjoyner@wcpss.net if you have any questions.  Also, on March 31st from 8:00-10:30 AM high school counselors will be at Wakefield Middle School to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Ms. Adamson – Math (Overflow Teacher) – sadamson@wcpss.net

• Algebra students will have their Chapter 8 Test over Polynomials on Tuesday, March 29.  Then they will begin a unit on Quadratic Functions and Equations.  They will learn how to solve and graph quadratic equations.
• Math 8 students will continue to work on a motion unit in Mathscape; they will be investigating motion and learning how to measure it.  They will also learn to represent motion with picture co-ordinates and graphs.
• Math 8 Plus students will begin a unit on Linear Equations.  They will learn to find the slope, graph linear equations and write linear equations in different forms.
• All classes have a Weekly Problem Set due on Monday, March 28, 2011.

Mr. Dembrow – Science – adembrow@wcpss.net

• Monday –Unit B notes 3.3: Human populations have unique responses to change.  Homework: study for quiz, Begin Unit A/B review sheet.
• Tuesday – QUIZ: Unit B chapter 3 vocabulary & 2.1 notes. Homework: Finish Unit A/B review sheet.
• Wednesday – Review for Unit A/B EXAM.  Homework: Study for EXAM.
• Thursday –EXAM: Units A/B. (This will be the first grade for the 4^th quarter)
  • A: Earth’s History and resources
    • Plate tectonics
    • Views of Earth’s past
    • Natural resources
  • B: Life over time
    • The history of life on Earth
    • Classification of living things
    • Population dynamics

Ms. Dougherty – Language Arts – ddougherty@wcpss.net

Congratulations to all of your students for working so hard third quarter on research, The Pearl, vocabulary skills, and very difficult grammar concepts.  Next week is the last week of the third quarter, so here are a few reminders.

1. All late and/or make-up work MUST be in by Wednseday, March 30.
2. All extra credit MUST be completed by March 31.
3. We will have Blue Diamond assessments on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Bring two #2 pencils.
4. We will read and write poetry next week, and some students may need to finish an assignment at home.  Check your student’s agenda to find out.

Homework Assignment: Read literature circle book for at least 30 minutes and complete log each night.

Mr. Misuraca – Social Studies – mmisuraca@wcpss.net

Students turned in Bell Ringers today, graded their World War I tests, and worked on questions for the Quiz Bowl at the end of the year.  Students and parents may check SPAN to confirm bell ringers were turned in.  A “N/A” means the Bell Ringer was turned in, while a “0″ indicates that the student’s bell ringer notebook wasn’t turned in. 

• Monday – The Roaring Twenties
• Tuesday – The Roaring Twenties
• Wednesday – Students receive additional information for Wax Museum outfits and PowerPoints.  Students should begin working on getting items together for their Wax Museum outfit now.  Don’t wait until the last minute!
• Thursday – The Great Depression
• Friday – Teacher Workday – No School

Ms. Overby – Math – moverby@wcpss.net

Math 8 and Plus
Monday: Review for Quiz
HW: Review worksheet to help study
Tuesday: Quiz
HW: Pizazz Worksheet
Wednesday: Equation of a line
HW: Algebra Worksheet
Thursday: Quarter 3 Blue Diamond
HW:  None
Friday: No School
Algebra

Monday: Graphing Quadratic Functions
HW: Green Workbook pg. 128
Tuesday:  Graphing Quadratic Functions
HW:  Green Workbook pg. 130
Wednesday: Finding Square Roots
HW: Green Workbook pg. 132
Thursday: Review and Blue Diamond Quarter 3
HW: NONE
Friday: No School
Ms. I. Williams – Language Arts (Overflow) – iwilliams@wcpss.net

Ms. Williams’ students have finally finished working in the Media Center!  We have worked on the Wax Museum Research project for three weeks.  Students should have their cover sheet, outline, research paper, and works cited page, which should also be posted on Blackboard.
 
The final paper is due on Tuesday, March 29th.  If any papers are late, students will earn half credit.
 
Reminders:

1. Homework will now be posted on Blackboard.  
2. Parents, please read the rubric and ensure that your children have followed all directions as specified.  I even have an evaluation column on the rubric where you can insert check marks confirming that your children followed each directive.

Upcoming Events:
March 25 – Vacation Day – No School
March 29 – Track Meet vs. WFR & West Millbrook
March 30 – Boys’ Soccer at Heritage
March 31 – High School Counselors Visit WMS – 8:00 – 10:30 AM
March 31 – End of 3rd Quarter
March 31 – Girls’ Softball vs. Heritage
March 31 – Spirit Night – Texas Roadhouse
April 1 – Teacher Workday – No School
April 4 – High School Registration Course Verifications Due to Student Services

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