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First Day of SchoolFirst Day of SchoolEighth Grade Eighth Grade
BlueBlue TeamTeam
First Day of SchoolFirst Day of SchoolEighth Grade Eighth Grade
BlueBlue TeamTeamArcola Intermediate SchoolArcola Intermediate School
2015-20162015-2016
Core Team Teachers
• Ms. Cantello Science • Mr. Ford History • Mrs. Yost English• Mrs. Hollenbeck Math• Mrs. Harlow Gym/Health
Special Education Team
• Ms. Bruce Math• Miss. Kozlowski Read 180 /
Literature• Mrs. Corrado English• Mrs. Cameron/Mr. Bette Math• Mrs. McFate Instructional Aide
Language / Literature Teachers
• Mrs. Orts Spanish• Mrs. Perez Spanish• Mrs. Tarlecki German• Miss. Etienne/Ms. Kimport French• Mr. Corrao Literature
Policies and Procedures• Follow all school rules outlined in
the student handbook.• Be respectful of your teachers and
peers.• Make up missing work immediately
after an absence. Seek teacher assistance for lengthy absences.
Policies and Procedures• Upon entering the classroom, copy
the homework and/or engage in the class opener.
• Be an active participant in class and complete all work, including preparing for tests and quizzes.
• Seek teacher help during 8th periods.
Homework• You will have at least 20 minutes
of homework in each content area every night.
• Don’t ever say that you don’t have homework.
• Even if you don’t have any formal work to completed, you can free read, review your notes, etc.
Assignment and Grade Postings
• All homework assignments will be posted in the classroom on a daily basis
• Not all teachers will post assignments online
• Grades will be posted online and may be accessed through parent portal
Tower Building• Use your baggie of supplies to build
a tower.• You will have 20 minutes to build.• Your tower must be wind resistant
and free standing.• The team with the tallest, standing
tower wins.
SuppliesThree Ring Binder Student Preference
• May have two binders, one for the morning and one for the afternoon.– Will require dividers or separate folders for
each class• May have individual binders for each class.• May have one large binder for all classes.
– Will require dividers or separate folders for each class
Additional Supplies• Plenty of notebook paper• Sharpened pencils or other writing utensils,
blue or black pen, highlighter• Agenda book (to be distributed on the first
day of school)• Graphing calculator• Dry Erase Marker for Math and Spanish• Folder for each subject• Earbuds
Sanitation Supplies• If in Mrs. Yost’s homeroom, donate a bottle of hand
sanitizer.• If in Ms. Cantello’s homeroom, donate a box of tissues.• If in Mrs. Hollenbeck’s homeroom, donate a container of
Clorox wipes.• If in Mrs. Kimport’s homeroom, donate a box of tissues.• If in Mr. Ford’s homeroom, donate a small pack of dry
erase markers.• If in Mrs. Harlow’s homeroom, donate a box of tissues.
Team Trips/Special Events
• Medal of Honor Grove November• Egg Drop
May/June• Reading Phillies
May/June• Team Days
All trips and special events are subject to change and cancellation, especially considering student behavior and work ethic.
Website• Visit the team and teacher
websites regularly.• Teachers often post important
handouts and power points.• The team website also may have
homework posted regularly.
Team Text Alerts• The team will send text alerts,
regarding important events, major assignments, and due dates.
• To receive the text alerts, text @arcola8 to (703) 879-2141.
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