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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Interactive Periodic Table



Interactive Periodic Table

Ever wondered what the element might look like? Or what it's boiling point is? This website is full of information to help you with chemistry!


Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Welcome Back!

Welcome back for a new year of learning!

Yes, it is true that I have moved to eighth grade science. For most of my students, I will have been with them since they were sixth graders. Welcome to those of you who are new to my room.

By Friday, students are to return both the lab safety contract and course syllabus with parent signatures. They also must bring a college, ruled spiral to class with them. Students will need a second spiral when we start the second semester in February. ( I recommend that you buy two spirals now, since their are on sale.)

By the end of the week, my additional webpage will be up and running. This page will allow for students to download and print out any handed out paperwork that has either been destroyed or lost on the way home. Students will be practicing how to locate and use our blogging page, YouTube channel plus the webpage next week when we visit the school computer lab.

Please contact me by email if there are any concerns or questions. (spellman_kari@salkeiz.k12.or.us)

I am looking forward to a great year with your child!

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Schedule For Final Six Days

Tuesday (4)
Students will be eating lunch outside today. Gorgeous weather!

Wednesday (5)
Finals: Part A
Wetlands to make animal and human behavior observations

Thursday (6)
Finals: PartB
Eight grade dance is from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the commons. Woo Hoo!! You have made it to the big party!

Friday (7)
Finals: Part C
Students will be cleaning out their lockers at the end of the day. EVERYTHING must be cleaned out of the lockers: jackets, books, locker accessories, etc.

Monday (10)
District dress code: Dog tags earned from state testing

Tuesday(11)
District dress code: Dog tags earned from state testing
Field Day: Fit and Fabulous! 
Yearbooks are handed out.

Wednesday (12)
District dress code: Everyone
Half day schedule: Students will be done at noon.
Eight grade promotion at North High School 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 30, 2013

After School Literacy Night

Tonight is out big event! There will be a number of community members displaying what services and help they can offer families. There will be a BBQ, haircuts, vision checks, sports demonstrations, book giveaways, law enforcement, musical groups, etc.

Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM

See you tonight!


Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Life Is Happening

In between the rain showers, students had an opportunity to see the new goslings and ducklings that have hatched at the wetlands. There was a blended family of Canada geese (three adults) that had a gaggle of thirteen goslings. We also noticed a small family of ducks. Only three of their ducklings have survived. I learned that we have American Brown ducks.

Watching animals in nature gives opportunities for us to discuss being good stewards of both land and animals. Students discuss how to treat animals with respect and read their body language.



Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Final Textbook For the Year!

Students are now entering the final textbook for the year. WooHoo! After we complete the book, there will be a three day final during June 5-7, 2013. Students will be prepped in advance.

Wetland's Trip Friday (25)

Our class trip to the wetlands has been moved to this Friday (25) due to the forecast of rain. I'm up for challenges, but trying to keep students clean and dry will not be possible that day. :)