Sunday, September 27, 2015

Week of September 28- October 2, 2015



Mrs. Gonzalez
Texas History

Welcome, 

Yes, it is Monday! We are in the six weeks of the 1st Six Weeks. Please continue your phenomenal behavior as we continue through this school year. Let's keep our behavior and attendance going strong for the second half of the 1st Six Weeks! Monday, I will review for the Common Assessment that we will take on Tuesday, September 29th. We will split into groups and play a game of Jeopardy that I have generated to meet our needs as a class. Wednesday, we will continue with the Four Regions of Texas. We will cover North Central Plains and Coastal Plains. Please watch the following videos and take notes on Vegetation, Animals, Sub-Regions, and Economy.

Watch Video on North Central Plains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK3Z3FmpAIE

Watch Video on Coastal Plains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBEoWhMib8E

Psychology

My 8th graders are doing excellent in regards to behavior! We will continue with the study of Human Development in order to help complete 1st Six week project. I will be scheduling some time at the computer lab to further work on your videos. Monday the 28th we will be at the Computer Lab completing the videos and/or powerpoints. This week we will move on the with Emerging Adulthood, Adulthood and Death.

Watch Video on overview of Human Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVKYgcwvwCQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMv8A9qg6jY


Enjoy the rest of your week!! Falcon Pride! (:

 Reminders:
Monday - 
Tuesday - Common Assessment for History
Wednesday -
Thursday - Common Assessment for Math and Writing
Friday - End of First Six Weeks

 -Mrs. Gonzalez

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Week of September 22-26, 2015




Mrs. Gonzalez

Texas History

Welcome, 

Yes, it is Monday! We are in the fourth week of the 1st Six Weeks. Please continue your phenomenal behavior as we continue through this school year. Let's keep our behavior and attendance going strong for the second half of the 1st Six Weeks! I will be out on Monday, September 21, 2015; I expect everyone on their best behavior. This week I will review the Four Regions of Texas and we will also start reviewing for the Common Assessment which will be taken on September 29, 2015. 


Psychology

My 8th graders are doing excellent in regards to behavior! We will continue with the study of Human Development in order to help complete 1st Six week project. I will be scheduling some time at the computer lab to further work on your videos. Monday the 28th we will be at the Computer Lab completing the videos and/or powerpoints. This week we will move on the Adolescences as we have already covered most of early/middle childhood. 

Enjoy the rest of your week!! Go Falcons! (:

 
Reminders:
Monday - 
Tuesday - RMS Football Boys game at 4:45pm
Wednesday - Early Dismissal, GMS 10:20am, VMS 10:40am, and RMS 10:55am
Thursday - 
Friday - Exam Review. Washington, D.C. Trip 1st payment is Due today.


 -Mrs. Gonzalez

Friday, September 11, 2015

Week of September 14-18, 2015




Mrs. Gonzalez

Texas History

Welcome, 

Yes, it is Monday! We are half way through the 1st Six Weeks. Please continue your phenomenal behavior as we continue through this school year. Let's keep our behavior and attendance going strong for the second half of the 1st Six Weeks! I will be out on Monday, September 14, 2015; I expect everyone on their best behavior. This week I will review the Common Assessment and we will work on test taking skills and strategies. I will lecture on the Mountains and Basins region. We will cover animals, climate, vegetation, and agribusiness in this region.


Psychology

My 8th graders are doing excellent in regards to behavior! We will continue with the study of Human Development in order to help complete 1st Six week project. I will be scheduling some time at the computer lab to further work on your videos. Monday you will have a substitute and be going to the computer lab to work on your patriots pen assignment. This week we will move on the Late Childhood as we have already covered most of early childhood.

Enjoy the rest of your week!! Go Falcons! (:

 
Reminders:
Monday - GMS 8th Gr. Volleyball vs. Roma 4:30 & 5:30
Tuesday - Exam Review
Wednesday - GMS Football vs. Ramiro Barrera 4:30 Home
Thursday -
Friday - Cookie Dough Fundraiser money due! Washington, D.C. Trip Deposits are Due today.


 -Mrs. Gonzalez











Friday, September 4, 2015

Week of September 7 - 11, 2015

Mrs. Gonzalez

Texas History

Welcome, 

Yes, it is Monday! I want to thank 7th grade kids for their behavior on the first two weeks of school. We must continue with this excellent behavior in order to fully experience Texas History! This week we will lecture on the Three Branches of Government, which consist of Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. On Tuesday we will continue with lecture as well as work on an interactive activity. Remembering 9/11 will be a part of our class discussion this week. Also, reviewing for the common assessment will occur on Thursday. Testing Common Assessment Friday.


Psychology

My 8th graders are doing excellent in regards to behavior! We will continue with the study of Human Development in order to help complete 1st Six week project. I will be scheduling some time at the computer lab to further work on your videos. Monday, we will discuss Early Childhood and watch a clip on Harry Harlow's monkey experiment. I will be quizzing you this Friday on the Theories of Human Development as well as the Scientific Method. You will be allowed to take your journals home to review. 

Enjoy the rest of your week!! (:


Reminders:
Monday - We will lecture on the Three Branches of Government.
Tuesday - Continue with lecture, and work on interactive notebook. 
Wednesday - T-shirt money is due today! Also, Remembering 9/11.
Thursday - Review for Common Assessment!
Friday - Cookie Dough Fundraiser money due! EXAM, common assessment!

-Mrs. Gonzalez