Homework
**Updated Daily**
Thursday, November 6, 2025
See information about the Falcon Food Drive now - 11/25 here
Did you fill out your Culture Form yet? Get an extra here
Math 8: GMM "Math 8 - Add/Subtract Polys" (15 points)
Algebra: Binder page 21 (all)
Science: None
History: None
Reading: None
All English Classes: None ("Hello, My Name Is" and "Ellis Island" notes and questions from class this week should be complete)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
See information about the Falcon Food Drive now - 11/25 here
Did you fill out your Culture Form yet? Get an extra here
Math 8: Finish pages 18/19. If you did not finish in class, complete odds for homework and vice versa
Algebra: GMM "Domains, Ranges, and Functions"
Science: Element Grouping Analysis Questions
History: Unit 3 Famous People and Key Vocab Box Notes due tomorrow
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 24 of THG
All English Classes: Finish taking two column notes on the poem "Ellis Island" and answering ALL the questions (including the discussion questions), if you did not in class (GRADED); See the English Teams post or Content Library for what lines you should take notes on!
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
See information about the Falcon Food Drive now - 11/25 here
Math 8: Finish pages 16/17 (graded on accuracy)
Algebra: Finish pages 17/18 (graded on accuracy)
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 23 of THG pp. 303-319
Complete Cornell Notes & Survival Packet for CH 22 & 23
CH 23: https://youtu.be/qMcNwixgjv8?si=Iap_KOvlPupjzUSo
All English Classes: Finish taking two column notes on the article "Hello, My Name Is" and answering ALL the questions (including the discussion questions), if you did not in class (GRADED)
Monday, November 3, 2025
Math 8: GMM "Factoring" (15 points)
Algebra: Binder pages 15/16
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/listen to Ch 22 of THG pp. 290 - 302
Complete Cornell Notes & Comprehension Questions in Survival Packet
CH 22: https://youtu.be/QtlC6Omhbik?si=5uyhp0UDLXon7u24
All English Classes: None
Thursday, October 30, 2025
GLOYER ASSEMBLY & TEAM DAY TOMORROW!
Students should wear their RYAN GLOYER SHIRTS tomorrow
Students should bring their GREEN FALCON SHIRTS tomorrow
Students should pack/wear shoes they can get muddy on the grass fields (not the turf!)
Math 8: Page 14 (all)
Algebra: Pages 10-11 (all)
Science: None
History: None
Reading: None
English: None (Freckle in class today)
Honors English: Suspense contest stories due today
All English Classes: Family Culture Forms must be filled out with a family member and returned on or before Monday, Nov 3rd
Extra Copy: Form
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Link: Red Ribbon Spirit Week 10/27-10/31
Math 8: GMM "Math 8: Distribute and Combine Like Terms" (20 points)
Algebra: Page 7 (#7 - 14)
Science: Use of Materials LAB
History: Ryan Gloyer Storyboard DUE TOMORROW! Patriots Pen DUE TOMORROW for class and for contest submission. Please fill out form posted on MS Teams - hard copies are in my room.
Reading: CH 21 of The Hunger Games pp. 278-289 Complete Cornell Notes & comprehension questions in Survival Packet, if not completed in class.
CH 21: https://youtu.be/fLdw64iDF2k?si=Cholb55XoR5JEDVd
English: Revised Food Writing due at the end of class today
Honors English: Suspense contest stories due 10/30
All English Classes: Family Culture Forms must be filled out with a family member and returned on or before Monday, Nov 3rd
Extra Copy: Form
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Link: Red Ribbon Spirit Week 10/27-10/31
Math 8: Page 7 middle and right columns
Algebra: None
Science: Use of Materials LAB
History: Ryan Gloyer Storyboard DUE THURSDAY! Patriots Pen DUE THURSDAY for class and for contest submission. Please fill out form posted on MS Teams- hard copies are in my room.
Reading:
English: None
Honors English: Suspense contest stories due 10/30
All English Classes: Family Culture Forms must be filled out with a family member and returned on or before Monday, Nov 3rd
Extra Copy: Form
Monday, October 27, 2025
Link: Red Ribbon Spirit Week 10/27-10/31
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: None
History: Ryan Gloyer Storyboard DUE THURSDAY! Patriots Pen DUE THURSDAY for class and for contest submission. Please fill out form posted on MS Teams- hard copies are in my room.
Reading: Read/listen to CH 19 of The Hunger Games https://youtu.be/Be_zI2YBEWw?si=Ycq_FgM3S2t6saww
English: Essays due in class today; Complete Freckle article warm-up if you did not in class (redo if needed)
Honors English: Freckle article warm-up (redo if needed); Suspense contest stories due 10/30
All English Classes: Family Culture Forms must be filled out with a family member and returned on or before Monday, Nov 3rd
Extra Copy: Form
Friday, October 24, 2025
Link: Red Ribbon Spirit Week 10/27-10/31
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading: None
English: Essays due in class today; Complete Freckle article warm-up if you did not in class (redo if needed)
Honors English: Freckle article warm-up (redo if needed); Suspense contest stories due 10/30
All English Classes: Family Culture Forms must be filled out with a family member and returned on or before Monday, Nov 3rd
Extra Copy: Form
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Pink Out TOMORROW!
Link: Red Ribbon Spirit Week 10/27-10/31
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: North America 1763 mapwork due Friday
Reading: Quiz Friday on Part II of The Hunger Games. Survival Packet due Friday
English: In class we continued revising (Essays due at the end of class TOMORROW)
Honors English: None
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Link: Red Ribbon Spirit Week 10/27-10/31
Math 8: STUDY for your TEST ON THURSDAY!
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading: No homework; QUIZ and Survival packet FRIDAY 10/24
English: In class we reviewed the rubric, graded ourselves, and began revising (Essays due at the end of class on Fri 10/24)
Honors English: Essays due at the end of class today
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Math 8: None, come see me to finish "Around the Room" ASAP
Algebra: STUDY for your quiz TOMORROW (Wed)
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 18 of THG (pp. 233 - 244) END OF PART II
CH 18: https://youtu.be/FfNLeQqJ4Aw?si=Poog8gMUDikXnDdT
Answer Questions for CH 18 in Survival Packet
***Hunger Games Quiz Friday, October 24th
English: Finish typing your essay, if you did not in class (Essays due at the end of class on Fri 10/24)
Honors English: Essays due at the end of class on Wed, 10/22
Monday, October 20, 2025
*Picture Retakes Tomorrow, 10/21!
Math 8: Page 18 (#1-8)
**Exponents QUIZ on Thurs, Oct 23rd**
Algebra: None
**Inequalities Test on Wed, Oct 22nd**
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/listen to CH 17 of THG (222-232)
CH 17: https://youtu.be/Ek7JfwpFg20?si=Um9l5G4CJ2gVVs4Q
**PRINT & TURN IN HOPE POEM Tuesday, 10/21
**Hunger Games Quiz Friday, October 24th
Quiz Topics: Chapters 10-18 *Use your Survival Packet & Blooket/Kahoot to study!!
- Character Identification
- Comprehension
- Vocab - stupor, smoldering, & evasion
- Figurative Language
Blooket: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68efe69ab5242a1fd3be2ba6
Kahoot: https://kahoot.it/challenge/09918003?challenge-id=332fad09-6b28-4873-b2ff-99fbc52ab2ba_1760552711401
English: Set up Word Document in class for essays
Honors English: Finish typing essay if needed
Friday, October 17, 2025
Math 8: None (Finish binder page 15, if needed)
Algebra: None (Finish GMM, if needed)
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/listen to CH 16 of THG; two column notes & question in Survival Packet - if not completed in class!
CH 16: https://youtu.be/lJsTOOZjRaQ?si=GWWdDmM6xjLy3Mfr
HOMEWORK: HOPE POEM Due Monday, 10/20 (Typed & printed when you walk into class)
English: Finish your Conclusion Paragraph, if you did not in class
Honors English: Finish your Conclusion Paragraph, if you did not in class
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: Prepare for Friday's Open-Note QUIZ, Update Study Guide
History: None
Reading:
English: Finish your Second Body Paragraph, if you did not in class
Honors English: None
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: The Metric System
History: None
Reading:
English: Finish your Frist Body Paragraph, if you did not in class
Honors English: Finish your Second Body Paragraph, if you did not in class
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Math 8: Page 12 (#8-14)
Algebra: Finish page 16, if needed
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/listen to CH 15 of THG (pg. 195 - 207)
CH 15: https://youtu.be/fPScaHG_A0M?si=SBC4cpPZ0puxLU4O
Complete questions and two column notes for CH 15 in Survival Packet
English: Finish your Intro Paragraph, if you did not in class
Honors English: Finish your First Body Paragraph, if you did not in class
Monday, October 13, 2025
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science:
History:
Reading:
English: Finish Planning your essay from class if you did not finish (finding a piece of evidence for each body paragraph)
Honors English: Fix Intro Paragraph - finish if you did not in class
Friday, October 10, 2025
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science:
History:
Reading:
English: Wednesday and Friday's in class work should be completed - blue packet, story highlighting, and story questions 1-4
Honors English: Wednesday and Friday's in class work should be completed - essay plan and intro graphic organizer
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading:
English: None (Wednesday and Friday's in class work should be completed - blue packet, story highlighting, and story questions 1-4)
Honors English: None (Wednesday and Friday's in class work should be completed - essay plan and intro graphic organizer)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
- OLYMPIC DAY is TOMORROW, Oct 9!! Bring Your Spirit!!
- No need for backpacks!
- Falcon shirts and leis will be handed out at the start of the day
- Dress for the weather! Low 41, High 60 and sunshine!
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: None
History: None
Reading:
English: None ("Click-Clack the Rattlebag" partner work in class)
Honors English: None (discussed student questions and began planning essays - theme, comparing text, and thesis in class)
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- OLYMPIC DAY on Thursday, Oct 9!! Bring Your Spirit!!
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: Measuring in Metric & Volume by Water Displacement
History: None
Reading: Review Notes & Survival Packet for CH 10
Read/Listen to CH 11 of The Hunger Games pp. 148-160 (20 minutes) and take TWO COLUMN NOTES!
CH 11 https://youtu.be/gH9ZPOk77NY?si=0rTNd5kr0tSkSoeT
If time allows, complete CH 11 questions in Survival Packet
English: None (read "Click-Clack the Rattlebag" together in class)
Honors English: None (discussed student questions, villain, and theme in class)
Monday, October 6, 2025
- OLYMPIC DAY on Thursday, Oct 9!! Bring Your Spirit!!
Math 8: Page 5 (#8-16)
Algebra: Page 5 (#5-10)
Science: None
History: Unit 1 Timeline due Tues 10/7
Reading: Complete the October Check-in posted on MS Teams
Students will read/listen to CH 10 of The Hunger Games pp. 133-147 (21 minutes) and take TWO COLUMN NOTES!
CH 10 https://youtu.be/4zlhTWrkKZA?si=Mg0rwPv_yGrbd5r6
After reading, students will complete CH 10 questions in their Survival Packet
English: None (finished and reviewed "The Wife's Story" notes and questions in class)
Honors English: None (finished and reviewed Frankenstein notes in class)
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
- No School for Students 10/2 or 10/3
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading: None
English: None
Honors English: None
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- FALCON GAMES on Wednesday, 10/1 - dress ready to play!
- No School for Students 10/2 or 10/3
Math 8: None
Algebra:
Science: None
History: None
Reading: None
English: None
Honors English: None
Monday, September 29, 2025
- Did you turn in your $10 (cash preferred) for your Falcon shirt?!
- FALCON GAMES on Wednesday, 10/1
- No School for Students 10/2 or 10/3
Math 8: **Unit 1 Test TOMORROW, review your notes/practice problems/study guide
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Survival Packet and Quiz on CH 1-9 of The Hunger Games (tomorrow 9/30)
QUIZ TOPICS: Chapters 1-9 *USE YOUR SURIVIAL PACKET & Blooket/Kahoot to study!!!
- Figurative Language
- Comprehension
- Order of events
- Symbolism & Theme
- Vocabulary (mediocre, decrepit, adversaries, synonymous, irredeemable, insurmountable, surly, inexplicable, tenuous)
Blooket: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68d2b66ec7ab27619a04b1f8
Kahoot: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68d52aa1c30727b163c05342
English: None
Honors English: None
Friday, September 26, 2025
- Did you turn in your $10 (cash preferred) for your Falcon shirt today?!
Math 8: **Unit 1 Test on Tuesday, September 30th, review your notes/practice problems/study guide
Algebra: **Equations Test on Monday, September 29th, review your notes/practice problems/study guide
Science: None
History: None
Reading: 1) Read/Listen to CH 10 of The Hunger Games and take wheel notes, if not completed in class.
2) Quiz on Part 1 (CH 1-9) of The Hunger Games Tuesday, 9/30
3) Survival Packet (Notes & Comprehension WS) due Tuesday, 9/30
QUIZ TOPICS: Chapters 1-9 *USE YOUR SURIVIAL PACKET & Blooket/Kahoot to study!!!
- Figurative Language
- Comprehension
- Order of events
- Symbolism & Theme
- Vocabulary (mediocre, decrepit, adversaries, synonymous, irredeemable, insurmountable, surly, inexplicable, tenuous)
Blooket: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68d2b66ec7ab27619a04b1f8
Kahoot: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68d52aa1c30727b163c05342
English: None
Honors English: None
Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Bring in $10 by Friday, Sept 26th for your t-shirt!
- Link: Falcontshirtflyer.png
- Homecoming Spirit Week on 9/22-9/26 (Friday = Game Theme - WHITE OUT!)
Math 8: Finish pages 28/29
**Unit 1 Test on Monday, September 29th, review your notes/practice problems/study guide
Algebra: Finish pages 34/35
**Equations Test on Monday, September 29th, review your notes/practice problems/study guide
Science: Metric Conversions - 6
History: None
Reading: 1) Read/Listen to CH 9 of The Hunger Games (pp. 114-130) and take wheel notes, if not completed in class. https://youtu.be/Fv6HZnDbQI8?si=NqFGakhUsci7nM6T
2) Quiz on Part 1 (CH 1-9) of The Hunger Games Tuesday, 9/30
3) Survival Packet (Notes & Comprehension WS) due Tuesday, 9/30
QUIZ TOPICS: Chapters 1-9 *USE YOUR SURIVIAL PACKET & Blooket/Kahoot to study!!!
- Figurative Language
- Comprehension
- Order of events
- Symbolism & Theme
- Vocabulary (mediocre, decrepit, adversaries, synonymous, irredeemable, insurmountable, surly, inexplicable, tenuous)
Blooket: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68d2b66ec7ab27619a04b1f8
Kahoot: https://play.blooket.com/play?hwId=68d52aa1c30727b163c05342
English: None
Honors English: None
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
- Bring in $10 by Friday, Sept 26th for your t-shirt!
- Link: Falcontshirtflyer.png
- Homecoming Spirit Week on 9/22-9/26 (Thursday = Sports/Jersey Day!)
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: Metric Conversions - 5
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 8 of The Hunger Games
English: None
Honors English: None
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- Fill out the T-Shirt form and bring in $10 by Friday, Sept 26th!
- Link: Falcontshirtflyer.png
- Homecoming Spirit Week on 9/22-9/26 (Wednesday = 8th Grade wears BLUE!)
Math 8: Finish GMM "PEMDAS"
Algebra: Finish pages 28 and 29
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 7 of The Hunger Games
English: None (comma and semicolon quiz TOMORROW, 9/24)
Honors English: None (comma and semicolon quiz TOMORROW, 9/24)
Monday, September 22, 2025
- Fill out the T-Shirt form and bring in $10 by Friday, Sept 26th!
- Link: Falcontshirtflyer.png
- Homecoming Spirit Week on 9/22-9/26 (Tuesday = Hat Day!)
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: Pirates and the Metric System
History:
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 6 of The Hunger Games
English: None (comma and semicolon quiz on Wed 9/24)
Honors English: None (comma and semicolon quiz on Wed 9/24)
Friday, September 19, 2025
- Fill out the T-Shirt form and bring in $10 by Friday, Sept 26th!
- Link: Falcontshirtflyer.png
- Homecoming Spirit Week on 9/22-9/26 (Monday = Pajama Day!)
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 5 of The Hunger Games (pp. 61-72) and take wheel notes, if not completed in class. https://youtu.be/IKd0Xq1sFOY?si=_D-4s4N0qEW5Nk6L
English: None
Honors English: None
Thursday, September 18, 2025
*OPEN HOUSE tonight! See our Falcon Family Updates/check your email for more info*
Math 8: page 22 (#2-20, evens only)
Algebra: finish GMM "Algebra - Absolute Value Equations" (15 points total, 6 from the lesson and 9 from review)
Science: Metric Conversions 3 and 4
History: PLYMOUTH, MASS. Bay Colony, What's in a Name Doodle Notes due Fri 9/19
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 4
English: None
Honors English: None
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Math 8: Page 17 evens only, skip #24 (memorizing squares and square roots of #1-15)
Algebra: Pages 21/22 evens only
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 3 (pp.34-47) of The Hunger Games and take wheel notes, if not completed in class. https://youtu.be/-XaI6elNMU8?si=xI44cQ7u6DoGpT-8
English: None (finish summary and theme statement from class, if needed)
Honors English: None (finish summary and theme statement from class, if needed)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Math 8: None, study to memorize perfect squares and square roots 1 - 15
Algebra: Finish page 17/18, if needed. MUST staple work to your worksheets.
Science: Metric Conversions Worksheet, Metric Conversions-1 & Metric Conversions-2
History: Jamestown Doodle Notes labeled and colored due Wed 9/17
Reading: Read/Listen to CH 2 (pp.21-33) of The Hunger Games and take wheel notes, if not completed in class.
https://youtu.be/umY8eh-BvyU?si=4KXUSVSzSjGm_c9S
English: None
Honors English: None
Monday, September 15, 2025
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: None
Reading: Read/Listen to Chapter 1 (pp. 3-20) of The Hunger Games; if not completed in class.
https://youtu.be/3t4r_un3KMo?si=Gxfbop-WquGn6Zij
English: None
Honors English: None
Friday, September 12, 2025
Math 8: None (if absent, see me to make up the STAR test)
Algebra: None (if absent, see me to make up the STAR test)
Science: None
History: Unit 1 timeline on PPT or Padlet due Monday, 9/15
Reading: None
English: None (if absent, see me to make up the STAR test)
Honors English: None (if absent, see me to make up the STAR test)
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Math 8:
Algebra:
Science: USA Conversions - B (finish at home, if not completed in class)
History: Unit 1 timeline on PPT or Padlet due Monday, 9/15
Reading: Current Event #1 due TOMORROW, FRIDAY 9/12 *Must Print BEFORE class!!
English: None
Honors English: None
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Math 8: GMM "Real Numbers Pause"
Algebra: Page 13 (evens only)
Science: USA Conversions
History: Unit 1 timeline on PPT or Padlet due Monday, 9/15
Reading: Complete Connections Paragraph for hw, if not completed in class! Current Event #1 DUE FRIDAY, 9/12
English: Revised paragraph for #5 due at the end of class on today, 9/10
Honors English: Revised paragraph for #5 due at the end of class on today, 9/10
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Math 8: Page 14 (odds only)
Algebra: Finish page 10, if needed. MUST have worked stapled to the worksheet!
Science: None
History: Unit 1 timeline on PPT or Padlet due Monday, 9/15
Reading: Complete the 5W's & H Graphic Organizer for hw, if not completed in class! Current Event #1 DUE FRIDAY, 9/12
English: Revised paragraph for #5 due at the end of class on Wednesday, 9/10
Honors English: Revised paragraph for #5 due at the end of class on Wednesday, 9/10
Monday, September 8, 2025
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: Finish Separation Plan Day - 4
History: Unit 1 timeline on PPT or Padlet due Monday, 9/15
Reading: Current Event #1 Due Friday, 9/12 (annotated article, summary, & connection)
English: Revised paragraph for #5 due at the end of class on Wednesday, 9/10
Honors English: Revised paragraph for #5 due at the end of class on Wednesday, 9/10
Friday, September 5, 2025
Math 8: Finish GMM "Math 8 - Real Numbers" for 15 points, if needed
!!!CALCULATORS!!!
Algebra: Finish GMM " Alg 1 - Variables on Both Sides Equations" for 10 points, if needed
!!!CALCULATORS!!!
Science: None
History: Unit 1 timeline events Sept 15
Reading: None
English: Complete article questions #1-5, if you did not in class
Honors English: Complete the article questions #1-5, if you did not in class
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Math 8: Page 7 (#13-21)
Algebra: Page 7/8 (evens only)
Science: None
History: None
Reading: None
English: None (in class we finished reading "At the Head of Her Class and Homeless" with our two column notes)
Honors English: None (in class we finished reading "At the Head of Her Class and Homeless" with our two column notes)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Math 8: Page 5 (#13-15, #19-21)
Algebra: GMM "Multi-Step Equations"
**BRING YOUR CALCULATOR**
Science: None
History: Unit 1 Famous People and Key Vocab due THURSDAY
Reading: None
English: None (in class we began reading "At the Head of Her Class and Homeless" with our two column notes)
Honors English: None (in class we began reading "At the Head of Her Class and Homeless" with our two column notes)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Math 8: Page 3 (#36-54 evens only)
Algebra: Pages 3-4 evens only
Science: Separation Plan Day 1
History: Unit 1 Famous People and Key Vocab due THURSDAY
Reading: None
English: None
Honors English: None
Friday, August 29, 2025
Enjoy the long weekend! No school on Monday, September 1st!
Math 8: None
Algebra: None
Science: None
History: Native American Mapwork due TUESDAY
Reading: None
English: None
Honors English: None
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Math 8: Project and packet due at the start of class TOMORROW
Algebra: Project and packet due at the start of class TOMORROW
Science: Scientific Method
History: None
Reading: Binder/Folder and Signed Syllabus DUE TOMORROW for points!
English: Final Character Drawing and Paragraph due at the end of class on TOMORROW
Honors English: Final Character Drawing and Paragraph due at the end of class on TOMORROW