Saturday, November 14, 2015

Expedition Grades Revision

Hello!

If you are not satisfied with your effort and your grade on an assignment from Week 1 of this expedition, then you are able to revise your work and work towards earning and demonstrating mastery to the learning targets.

Please see me during 8th grade lunch or during homework time during the extended day program.

Thank you,

Mr. Coir

Social Studies Assignments in November

Hello!

With our efforts turning towards our Progress/Dilemma Expedition, there are several exclusive SS assignments that many students owe.  These are posted in eSchool, so if you do not have the handout you can click on the folder and print it out to be completed.

Please use CREW eSchool checks for this way to self-advocate for your grades!

Thank you,

Mr. Coir

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Mr. Dadhi Dahal Expert for 8th Grade Expedition

On November 10, 2015 Mr. Dahal, who is a Nationality Worker in the Syracuse City School District's English as a New Langauge Department, came to provide background information on Bhutan and the refugee crisis that began in the 1960s affecting the 120,000 Bhutanese refugees here in the United States.  This primary source information will help provide evidence to the students as they determine To What Extent is America the Land of Opportunity?  The expedition will be on December 10, 2015 at Clary Middle School.











Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Primacy of Self-Discovery- Video 5

Based off of EL Education's design principles, this year's overnights at ELMS guide students through understanding themselves through relationships with other people, self-reflection, and experiences.  The series of video clips are the students reflecting after the two day journey and what they learned about themselves.