Book Fair January 27th-31st

We are in need of volunteers for the Book Fair.  8th Grade has been assigned Thursday January 30th so we need parents to sign up to help on those days.  The Book Fair is from 11:20 - 5:30.  Please call, email or text if you are able to volunteer.

The time slots needed to fill are:

11:20am-12:30pm
12:20pm-1:30pm
1:20pm-2:30pm
2:20pm-3:30pm
3:20pm-4:30pm
4:20pm-5:30pm

The sign-up sheet is also posted outside our door.  Thank you.

~Miss Beltran

Upcoming Field Trip! Need Drivers Please!

We have an upcoming field trip to  The Griffith Observatory on Tuesday, January 21st. We are in need of drivers.  Please e-mail, call or text if you are willing to drive.  This is a full day field trip, but more details will follow.  Thank you.

~Miss Beltran

Parent Conferences

Please sign and return the Conference Slips that were handed to your student yesterday.  Thank you,

~Miss Beltran

Uppergrade Meeting Tonight @ 7pm!

Parents please remeber to attend DRCS's mandatory Uppergrade meeting tonight at 7pm.  Thank you and see you tonight!

~Miss Beltran

Jacket/Blanket Drive @ DRCS :)

Christmas Party on December 20th :)

                                                        

Hello Parents!
December 20th at 10:30am is our Class Christmas Party, and it would be wonderful if you would join us!  We are having a Breakfast-themed party this year, and it would be most-appreciated if you can also contribute to the party by bringing an item to share.  If you are unable to provide an item, it would be appreciated if you could generously donate $5 so that we can purchase items.  Please sign-up for an item below, and note that there will be at least 20 people at the party.  Thank you, and may you all have a wonderful Christmas Season.              ~Miss Beltran

                                                   

       The Flagg Family    -            Waffle Maker and Waffle Mix (I would like 2 waffle makers)

                                                     Waffle Toppings (Strawberries, Whipped Cream, Fruit, ect)

                                                      Bacon

       The Gentry Family      -         Scrambled Eggs

                                            -         Sausage

     The Gentry Family         -        Muffins

      The Rushe Family        -        Syrup (4 bottles)

                                                     Bread, Jam, and Toaster

                                                     Orange Juice

       The Rucker Family     -        Plates, Cups, Utensils

                                                     Donuts

The Trott-Palacios Family  -       Cinnamon Rolls

                                                     Bagels and Cream Cheese

                                                     Other

Extra Credit Opportunities!

*All extra credit is due no later than Wednesday, December 18th, however, you may turn in your work as soon as you are finished, given that it is before the due date.

Algebra Chapter 5: Extra Credit

1)  Create a game for one of the sections in Chapter 5.  For example, I created an Algebra Chutes and
     Ladders Board Game for the section on solving for the variable. (40pts)

2)  Slope-intercept line art (see handout). (points vary given complexity)

3)  Make a Rate of Change poster with chart, picture and explanation using proper
     terminology. (25pts)

4)  Make a Parallel Line V. Perpendicular line poster with chart, picture and explanation using
     proper terminology.  Please note that the chart should include examples of how to solve each
     one using another equation and a point on the graph. (25pts)

Physical Science: Extra Credit

1)  Make a poster comparing Physical and Chemical changes.  Posters must be detailed and include
     examples, both written and visual (meaning a picture).

2)  Make a poster where you label the structure of a chemical equation and show how to
     balance a chemical equation. Posters must be detailed and include examples, both
     written and visual (meaning a picture).

3)  Make a poster showing how to classify chemical reactions (synthesis,
     decomposition, replacement).  Posters must be detailed and include examples, both
     written and visual (meaning a picture).

4)  Make a poster showing the difference between exothermic and endothermic
     reactions.  Posters must be detailed and include examples, both written and visual
     (meaning a picture).

United States History: Extra Credit Opportunities

1)  Students can choose to make a Steamer Trunk with Passage Documents (if you would like to do
     this one, please see me so I can make copies of the instructions for you). (40pts)

2)   Students can make a diary of a mill worker.  The diary must have a minimum of 10 entries,  
      must have a designed cover, and must be styled and aged appropriately. (20pts)

3)  Students can research a historical figure mentioned in Chapter 7.  Research papers must be
     thorough, and must properly cite sources using MLA format.  Research papers must be a
     minimum of 2 pages, and include pictures. (20pts)