Middle School Message Board
2008-2009 School Year
To: Parents and Students in Grades 6-8
From: The Middle School Faculty
Re: Supply list for 2008-2009 school year
July, 2008
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We are asking students to purchase the following supplies for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
* spiral notebooks (one for each subject)
*3 ring zipper binder and binder dividers
*colored pencils
*CALCULATOR (students must supply their own calculators) CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE SUPPLIED BY THE SCHOOL. PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR CALCULATOR!!!!!!!
8A students need a Minimus TI – 83 scientific calculator
*compass and protractor
* metric ruler
* 4 sets of spiral notecards
* pencils and pens (work must be completed in blue or black ink only)
* one graph paper notebook
* pocket/notebook dictionary and thesaurus
* highlighters
* blank journal
* box of powder-free latex gloves
*6TH GRADE ONLY: 1 inch binder and a 3 subject notebook for Spanish
Be sure to bring these supplies to school with you on the first day. These are your supplies and you will be responsible for them.
Have a wonderful summer and see you in September!
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Students in 8A English are asked to purchase the following books for the upcoming school year:
The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara (October 1, 2008)
The Secret Life of Bees , Sue Monk Kidd (February 1, 2009)
My Name is Asher Lev, Chaim Potok (April 1, 2009)
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BISHOP DUNN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Newburgh, New York 12550
English 8 Miss Killelea
Songwriter Project
It is my opinion, that talented songwriters are ignored poets and storytellers. Every eighth grader will be asked to give an oral presentation on a songwriter of his or her choice. The goal of the project is to present at least two themes in the songwriter’s body of work.
Your presentation should include the following information:
Biographical data: Where and when was this person born?
Family life?
School, early jobs, relationships, etc.
Early Influences: What artists influenced this person?
When/how did s/he begin writing?
Did s/he write anything other than songs?
When did this person begin to play/write music?
Any mentors?
Career: Timeline of career
Highlights and problems along the way
Pertinent Information: Any information or situation that makes this person unique?
Performance: You must perform a minimum of 4 songs from this artist. You may either play recorded music or perform live in the classroom. All lyrics must be submitted to me ONE WEEK before the presentation.
Be Creative! This is an opportunity to not only highlight the originality of your subject, but also your own creativity!
Please submit the songwriter you have chosen by Monday, September 22, 2008.
Presentations will begin in October and will culminate in May. Students will have the opportunity to sign up for a presentation date at the beginning of school. This project will count as two test grades in the 4th quarter.
Have fun!!
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