To my old Kiddos

I hope your year is off to a great start! Thansk for checking back in. I am trying to do a blog with the new group of kids on Maywood's new website called CONNECT but it isn't working, so alas, for now there is no blog for them! Insert sad face! Hey- you all promised you would visit.... Hint Hint

Just In case you have checked this...

Hi Guys, or any still loyal followers. I wanted to wish you all so much luck at LHS- your first day of HIGH SCHOOL is quickly approaching. I wish I could be there to say hello and give you a good luck hug or whatever, but you gotta do this on your own! Visit me this year- remember you all promised to! Good luck and I would love to read your comments!!!

Mrs. Nadell

Some loose ends

OVER AND OUT!

A few last words from Ben.

CIVIL WAR PICS

SOUTH SIDE!

NORTH SIDE

Getting ready

LEt the games begin

WY WY

GHILLIE SUIT-

Hard at work

Morgan Freeman highfiving a camo'd man... Can hardly see him

SODA GRANT

FINAL BLOG POST FOR YOUR 8th GRADE YEAR

My goodness, where has the year gone?  I feel like a moment ago, I just met you all and you stared up at me while I introduced myself, trying to be funny, and none of you laughed- blank stares..Maybe you were nervous about starting 8th grade or a little overwhelmed. But not true anymore. Now you all DON'T stop talking and joking around and you are more comfortable in class than I could have imagined. 

I am going to miss you all.

I will miss Conner's random history lessons and Ellis's questions. I will miss Kelly's filter-less thoughts about Reggie Bush and Ash's SHOWS (but I won't miss being scared on a daily basis). I will miss Vlad's dance moves and Carina's laugh. I will miss Wyatt invading my personal space and much more. I will miss Will's participation and help along with all the girls who volunteer on a regular basis. I will miss you all more than i can say but will save all that for a more appropriate time.

Use this YOUR FINAL BLOG as a reflection on the year-

1. What lesson or unit have you enjoyed and why?
2. What topic was the most interesting to you? Explain.
3.  What do you wish we learned more about?
4. What from class will you miss next year?

And anything else you want to reflect on, please do! Make this your LONGEST BLOG POST EVER!!!!

FINAL BLOG POST FOR YOUR 8th GRADE YEAR

BLOCK 3/4 ONLY:

My goodness, where has the year gone?  I feel like a moment ago, I just met you all and you stared up at me while I introduced myself, trying to be funny, and none of you laughed- blank stares..Maybe you were nervous about starting 8th grade or a little overwhelmed. But not true anymore. Now you all DON'T stop talking and joking around and you are more comfortable in class than I could have imagined. 

I am going to miss you all.

I will miss hearing "Debatable" on a daily basis. I will miss the constant talk of food from Scout. I will miss hearing 6-pack talk occasionally! I will miss how often you all help me out in class whether it is Malindi and Geddy reading or Raman and Sami passing out papers. I will miss all of you tons. In fact I will tell you all how much I will miss you when the time is right. For now, I want you to use this blog as a reflection on the year.

1. What lesson or unit have you enjoyed and why?
2. What topic was the most interesting to you? Explain.
3.  What do you wish we learned more about?
4. What from class will you miss next year?

And anything else you want to reflect on, please do! Make this your LONGEST BLOG POST EVER!!!!

BLOG #8 Week of 5/24-5/27

BLOCK 1/2 ONLY...

Using your field Army Identity and imagining you are living during the Civil War, answer the following:

1. Now that you are enrolled in the army, what is one thing about home you miss the most?
2. What is one thing about camp life you enjoy?
3. What is one thing about war that scares you?


Your answer should be a minimum of 3 complete sentences, but more is GREATLY appreciated.

As always, blog by Friday!

BLOG #8 Week of 5/24-5/27

BLOCK 3/4 ONLY...

Using your field Army Identity and imagining you are living during the Civil War, answer the following:

1. Now that you are enrolled in the army, what is one thing about home you miss the most?
2. What is one thing about camp life you enjoy?
3. What is one thing about war that scares you?


Your answer should be a minimum of 3 complete sentences, but more is GREATLY appreciated.

As always, blog by Friday!

BLOG #7 week of 5/16-20

BLOCK 1/2 only


Let's talk about Junior Achievement. Er... Write about it. What did you learn about money management during this whirlwind unit? What part are you still curious about? Did you opt to do the extra work to raise your grade up to 50/50 or are you taking the 40/50? Discuss.  GO.

BLOG #7 week of 5/16-20

Block 3/4 only!

Let's talk about Junior Achievement. Er... Write about it. What did you learn about money management during this whirlwind unit? What part are you still curious about? Did you opt to do the extra work to raise your grade up to 50/50 or are you taking the 40/50? Discuss.  GO.

Happy MSP week- NO BLOG!

In honor of the hard work you are doing with the MSP- there is NO BLOG this week. Enjoy your break as the blog will resume next week!

Rest up and do your best on your tests this week!

Blog #6 week of 5/2-5/6

BLOCK 1/2 ONLY!

So... tell us what you think of the movie, Dead Poet's Society. What did you like? Tell us your opinion. Also tell us which of the messages from the movie are you going to take with you for your own life?!?

The five main themes from the movie are:

1.   Teaches the importance of looking at things another way. This includes reading, writing, POETRY as a unique and powerful medium and life itself.

2.  The importance of not always conforming! Do not spend your life worried of what people think of you. Maintain your own beliefs. Trust that your beliefs are unique and your own.

3.  Find your voice. It can be in sports, writing, your school work, extracurricular activities or just the positive life choices you make!!!

4.  Stand up for what you believe in!

5.  Carpe Diem – Seize the day! Make your life extraordinary. It is your choice what you make of it.

Thank you for blogging by Friday morning!

Blog #6 week of 5/2-5/6

BLOCK 3/4 ONLY!

So... tell us what you think of the movie, Dead Poet's Society. What did you like? Tell us your opinion. Also tell us which of the messages from the movie are you going to take with you for your own life?!?

The five main themes from the movie are:

1.   Teaches the importance of looking at things another way. This includes reading, writing, POETRY as a unique and powerful medium and life itself.

2.  The importance of not always conforming! Do not spend your life worried of what people think of you. Maintain your own beliefs. Trust that your beliefs are unique and your own.

3.  Find your voice. It can be in sports, writing, your school work, extracurricular activities or just the positive life choices you make!!!

4.  Stand up for what you believe in!

5.  Carpe Diem – Seize the day! Make your life extraordinary. It is your choice what you make of it.

Thank you for blogging by Friday morning!

BLOG #5 week of 4/25-4/29

BLOCK 3/4 only

For this week's blog I want you to tell me which side of the Civil War you would like to be on for our simulation.

North
South
DON'T CARE

I cannot guarantee that I will put you in that group, but voice your opinion and I will do my best!

BLOG #5 week of 4/25-4/29

BLOCK 1/2 only....


For this week's blog I want you to tell me which side of the Civil War you would like to be on for our simulation.

North
South
DON'T CARE

I cannot guarantee that I will put you in that group, but voice your opinion and I will do my best!

BLog #4 Week of 4/18-4/22

Block 1/2 only!

This week we will be learning about Slavery in America. Take a moment and let that phrase sit with you, then tell me as much as you know about Slavery. You can write down facts, stories, real-scenarios. I want this to sound like a free-write- so no rules!!!

As always, blog by Friday morning!

BLog #4 Week of 4/18-4/22

Block 3/4 only!

This week we will be learning about Slavery in America. Take a moment and let that phrase sit with you, then tell me as much as you know about Slavery. You can write down facts, stories, real-scenarios. I want this to sound like a free-write- so no rules!!!

As always, blog by Friday morning!

BLOG #3 4/11-4/15

BLOCK 1/2 only~

GO find your life list. GO AHEAD, I will wait. Now that you have your life list. Look at it. Have you crossed anything out in the past month? Have you? IF you have, what did you do, tell us about it!  If not, make a short term goal to accomplish one of those items by Friday! YOU CAN DO IT! What is your goal and how will you accomplish it?

BLOG #3 4/11-4/15

BLOCK 3/4 only!

GO find your life list. GO AHEAD, I will wait. Now that you have your life list. Look at it. Have you crossed anything out in the past month? Have you? IF you have, what did you do, tell us about it!  If not, make a short term goal to accomplish one of those items by Friday! YOU CAN DO IT! What is your goal and how will you accomplish it?

Blog #2 week of 3/28-4/1

BLOCK 1/2 only...

Tell me all about your grand plans for Spring Break!  I am hoping the weather will turn and I can plant veggies and flowers in the garden. I am also hoping to take my boys on some fun outings in the city- but we shall see!  I hope you have a nice and relaxing Spring Break too!

Blog #2 week of 3/28-4/1

BLOCK 3/4 only!

Tell me all about your grand plans for Spring Break!  I am hoping the weather will turn and I can plant veggies and flowers in the garden. I am also hoping to take my boys on some fun outings in the city- but we shall see!  I hope you have a nice and relaxing Spring Break too!

Blog #1 of TRI 3- 3/21-3/25

BLOCK 1/2 ONLY

I spent a great deal of the weekend thinking about the Internet Assembly. We have this assembly every year and every year it makes me think. I, as a mom, think about what the world will be like for my boys when they are in middle school. The tech and internet becomes crazier every day and I wonder how this will affect them. It scares me. I know that when I was a kid cyber bullying didn't exist, kids instead bullied through paper notes or by simply spreading word-of-mouth rumors.  What has remained the same is the cruelty. I wonder why people are still cruel and why this stuff still exists. What I do know is that you can make the change. Think back to the Rachel's Challenge Assembly- and starting a chain reaction of kindness. 

For this blogpost- I want you to answer two questions:

1. What did the Internet assembly make you think about, or what surprising thing did you learn?
2. What can you do, name one specific thing, to change things or make a difference? (Think bullying, facebook, sexting, etc..)

Blog #1 of TRI 3- 3/21-3/25

BLOCK 3/4 only...

I spent a great deal of the weekend thinking about the Internet Assembly. We have this assembly every year and every year it makes me think. I, as a mom, think about what the world will be like for my boys when they are in middle school. The tech and internet becomes crazier every day and I wonder how this will affect them. It scares me. I know that when I was a kid cyber bullying didn't exist, kids instead bullied through paper notes or by simply spreading word-of-mouth rumors.  What has remained the same is the cruelty. I wonder why people are still cruel and why this stuff still exists. What I do know is that you can make the change. Think back to the Rachel's Challenge Assembly- and starting a chain reaction of kindness. 

For this blogpost- I want you to answer two questions:

1. What did the Internet assembly make you think about, or what surprising thing did you learn?
2. What can you do, name one specific thing, to change things or make a difference? (Think bullying, facebook, sexting, etc..)

March Madness- Go Missouri Tigers!

Blog #11 Week of 3/7-3/11

Block 1/ 2 Only!




Final Blog for Trimester 2!

If you had to pick one event from 1789-1803 to mark as the most Influential in a POSITIVE way, what would you pick? In addition, explain how it helped our little country grow into a New Nation.

Aim for a minimum of 2 sentences.

Happy Blogging!

Blog #11 Week of 3/7-3/11

Block 3/4 Only


Final Blog for Trimester 2!

If you had to pick one event from 1789-1803 to mark as the most Influential in a POSITIVE way, what would you pick? In addition, explain how it helped our little country grow into a New Nation.

Aim for a minimum of 2 sentences.

Happy Blogging!

BLOG #10 Week of 2/28-3/4

Block 1/2 only..

For this blog post I want you to reflect on your research paper by answering the following questions:

1. Topic of your paper
2. One thing you are proud of
3. One thing from your paper you don't like or are unsure of
4. The two vocab words/phrases you are using in your intro
5. Are you including BOR vocab for extra credit? If so, how many?

Example Response:

1. Pro Dress Code in school
2. I really like how I wrote my call to action
3. I need to make sure i am quoting and citing sources correctly
4. Liberty, Common Good
5. No

BLOG #10 Week of 2/28-3/4

BLOG #10 Block 3/4 only...

For this blog post I want you to reflect on your research paper by answering the following questions:

1. Topic of your paper
2. One thing you are proud of
3. One thing from your paper you don't like or are unsure of
4. The two vocab words/phrases you are using in your intro
5. Are you including BOR vocab for extra credit? If so, how many?

Example Response:

1. Pro Dress Code in school
2. I really like how I wrote my call to action
3. I need to make sure i am quoting and citing sources correctly
4. Liberty, Common Good
5. No

EXTRA CREDIT BLOG POST FOR FEB BREAK

1/2 and 3/4 post here:

This is worth 10 Language Arts points and is due by Monday 2/28- when we return to school.

Topic:

Today we had an assembly from the organization, rachel's challenge. You can click on the link here!

Rachel, the first victim at Columbine left a legacy of 5 goals to make a difference and start a chain reaction.

1. Do not pre judge people, look for the best in others
2. Dare to dream
3. Be Kind
4. Look for Positive Influences
5. start a chain reaction


For your post- pick ONE of the Five goals you will work on starting TODAY- explain how you will do this and how you will make a difference.

BLOG #9 2/7-2/11

1/2 block only...



Let's start thinking about our BIG OLD RESEARCH PAPER. You get to pick the topic you will write about. The only requirement is that you research an issue in the Bill of Rights. Maybe you will write about banning the Death Penalty, or reducing gun control laws. Maybe you will research corporal punishment or maybe you will write about school uniforms. This is your choice but you must pick wisely, as you will be living with this topic for several weeks.

For this blog, I want you to brainstorm some topic choices and ask for feedback from the class. Your post must be two sentences minimum in length, but please return to respond to others!


As always, blog By Friday morning!

BLOG #9 2/7-2/11

3/4 only....


Let's start thinking about our BIG OLD RESEARCH PAPER. You get to pick the topic you will write about. The only requirement is that you research an issue in the Bill of Rights. Maybe you will write about banning the Death Penalty, or reducing gun control laws. Maybe you will research corporal punishment or maybe you will write about school uniforms. This is your choice but you must pick wisely, as you will be living with this topic for several weeks.

For this blog, I want you to brainstorm some topic choices and ask for feedback from the class. Your post must be two sentences minimum in length, but please return to respond to others!


As always, blog By Friday morning!

Blog #8 1/31-2/4

BLOCK 1/ 2 ONLY:


When we read, The Treasure of Lemon Brown, we talked about things we cherish.
Tell your class 3 things you cherish or adore.  Describe in detail what they are and why you cherish them.

My example: I treasure and cherish my family more than I can say, I have two boys and a husband who mean the world to me, not to mention my mother and sister and even my grandmother- they are the most important people in my lives.  Another "thing" I cherish are my friends. My girlfriends are such a huge part of my life and I cannot imagine my life without them. Finally, I treasure the collection of old letters i have kept.  Some of the letters are ones I wrote as a kid, which I find so cute. Some are letters my parents wrote when they were young. I think that letter-writing tells so much about a person and what they are like at that moment in time, like a snapshot. I love reading them and Riley loves me reading them to him!

Blog #8 1/31-2/4

Block 3/ 4 Only!!!!!!!


When we read, The Treasure of Lemon Brown, we talked about things we cherish.
Tell your class 3 things you cherish or adore.  Describe in detail what they are and why you cherish them.

My example: I treasure and cherish my family more than I can say, I have two boys and a husband who mean the world to me, not to mention my mother and sister and even my grandmother- they are the most important people in my lives.  Another "thing" I cherish are my friends. My girlfriends are such a huge part of my life and I cannot imagine my life without them. Finally, I treasure the collection of old letters i have kept.  Some of the letters are ones I wrote as a kid, which I find so cute. Some are letters my parents wrote when they were young. I think that letter-writing tells so much about a person and what they are like at that moment in time, like a snapshot. I love reading them and Riley loves me reading them to him!

Blog #7 week of Jan 24-28

Block 1/2 only....

Mid terms are here! Which means we are officially halfway through your 8th grade year.  Tell me how you are feeling about that. Are you happy with your grades? Any goals for the last half of the year? Any regrets so far?

For this post, I would like a minimum of 2 well-written sentences.

Happy BLOGGING and as always, you must blog by Friday morning BEFORE SCHOOL!

Blog #7 week of Jan 24-28

Block 3/4 only!

Mid terms are here! Which means we are officially halfway through your 8th grade year.  Tell me how you are feeling about that. Are you happy with your grades? Any goals for the last half of the year? Any regrets so far?

For this post, I would like a minimum of 2 well-written sentences.

Happy BLOGGING and as always, you must blog by Friday morning BEFORE SCHOOL!

Blog #6 1/17-1/21

Block 1/2 only

Greetings! Have you been memorizing THE PREAMBLE?  I want to know, for this blog post, how you memorize things? Do you have tips that work for you that you would like to share?  Then explain why of all things I want you to memorize this?

Happy Blogging! Make sure you post your response by Friday Morning!!!

Blog #6 1/17-1/21

3/4 Block Only

Greetings! Have you been memorizing THE PREAMBLE?  I want to know, for this blog post, how you memorize things? Do you have tips that work for you that you would like to share?  Then explain why of all things I want you to memorize this?

Happy Blogging! Make sure you post your response by Friday Morning!!!

Blog #5 1/10-1/14

1/2 only....

What in your eyes makes a hero a hero? Who is someone you consider to be your hero? Explain why and include a story if you can! I can't wait to read these!

As always, blog by Friday morning!

Blog #5 1/10-1/14

3/4 only....

What in your eyes makes a hero a hero? Who is someone you consider to be your hero? Explain why and include a story if you can! I can't wait to read these!

As always, blog by Friday morning!

Blog #4 Jan 3-Jan 7

Block 1 /2 only!

So... tell me all about your vacation. What did you do? Fun times? Bad times? What do you wish you had done?  Let's swap stories.

I don't want to talk about the bad parts of my break, but I did take both my boys to DISNEYLAND on one of the most crowded days in  history- we still had fun. I love nothing more than running from ride to ride and eating all the sweets at the Magic Kingdom! MMMMMM.

Blog #4 Jan 3-Jan 7

Block 3/4 only!

So... tell me all about your vacation. What did you do? Fun times? Bad times? What do you wish you had done?  Let's swap stories.

I don't want to talk about the bad parts of my break, but I did take both my boys to DISNEYLAND on one of the most crowded days in  history- we still had fun. I love nothing more than running from ride to ride and eating all the sweets at the Magic Kingdom! MMMMMM.