8th Grade

Welcome to the 8th Grade homepage! Here you will find details that will help your student have a successful school year. Throughout the school year, you can use the snapshot page as a weekly overview for homework. For more detailed information on each class, you can look to the "Classes" section below the snapshot. In the classroom section, you can also find teacher contact information. We look forward to a great 2024-2025 school year!

Important Announcement for Parents

Due to the congested nature of our campus at dismissal time, we are now making a
guideline that we will not do early dismissal for students between 2:30-3:00 pm. If your
student has an appointment that you need to get them early from school, please plan on
picking them up before 2:30 pm.
This will allow you to get on and off campus in a safe and timely manner, avoid having to
deal with the stress of a crowded driveline, and create less end-of-day disruptions for our
classes and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

August 19-23

8th Grade Classes

ELA

Science

This week in Science

This week in Science

Meet the Teacher

Heidi Rienstra

Bachelors Degree, Biology and Secondary Education
Masters, Integrative Biology

Math - Mrs. Lucero

Math - Mrs. Nash

Classes

Geometry

Algebra I

Course 3

Accordion

Tech

Welcome to 8th Grade Technology

This week in Tech

This week in Tech

Marty Nishida

7th/8th Grade Technology Teacher

School: 720-467-5363 ext. 7292

Bachelors Degree, Computer Information Systems, Colorado State University
Masters, Instructional Technology, Fort Hays State University

Mr. Nishida is entering his 19th year at Lincoln Academy, and he is once again excited to be teaching technology to 7th and 8th graders and developing the ever changing technology curriculum at Lincoln Academy Middle School. Mr. Nishida received his bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems from Colorado State University way back in 1987 and has over 13 years of experience in the IT industry. Mr. Nishida also holds a Masters Degree in Instructional Technology from Fort Hays State University. Mr. Nishida loves to play and watch sports, but his passion is spending time with his family and "close" friends, and will never pass up a game of Pickleball!

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History

This Week in History...

Week of September 9, 2024

Week of September 9, 2024

09/13/24 (Friday)

Today we learned how a Bill becomes a Law and we learned about the Amendment Process.

QUIZ - How a Bill Becomes a Law - Tuesday (09/17/24) - earn a 90% or higher on the quiz and that section of the final test will be removed for you

09/11/24 (Wednesday)

Today we discussed 9/11 and responded to some survivor stories. You can view the activity here.

09/09/24 (Monday)

QUIZ Today - Preamble Breakdown

Today we diagramed the separation of powers in the U.S. government so that we can explain the system of Checks and Balances. Absent students can access the notes here.

QUIZ - Separation of Powers diagram - Wednesday (09/11/24) - earn a 90% or higher on the quiz and that section of the final test will be removed for you.

Assignment: Continue memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution.

In the Past...

Week of September 2, 2024
Week of August 26, 2024

Week of September 2, 2024

09/05/24 (Thursday)

Today we went through the Preamble to the Constitution. Students should be able to explain each of the 6 goals in their own words. They were given an assignment to learn about the Principles of the Constitution.

Assignment: Principles of the Constitution - in Google Classroom - due Monday (09/09/24) Continue memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution (due Tuesday, Sept. 17)

Quiz: Preamble Breakdown Quiz - Monday (09/09/24) - earn a 90% or higher on the quiz and that section of the final test will be removed for you

09/03/24 (Tuesday)

We completed our notes about the Constitutional Convention and finished the notes started last class. We were introduced to the Preamble.

Assignment: Begin memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution (to be recited to Mrs. Hall by Tuesday, Sept 17)
You can use this video to help you, but it is missing some words and you can NOT sing the preamble to Mrs. Hall. 😀

Week of August 26, 2024

08/29/24 (Thursday)

Today we began learning about the Constitutional Convention. We captured our notes using a handout provided in class.

08/27/24 (Tuesday)

Today we read a chapter from a history text about the time between the Revolutionary War and the writing of the Constitution.

Assignment: Finish reading the "Government for the States" and complete #8-10 in the assignment (located in Google Classroom)

History Textbook

https://www.hmhco.com/ui/login/

Youtube

Emily Hall

Bachelors Degree, Education, University of Central Oklahoma
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instructional Design, Colorado State University

School: 720-467-5363 ext. 7290

Emily Hall graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2003, and graduated in May 2008 from Colorado Christian University with a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instructional Design. This is Mrs. Hall’s 21st year at Lincoln Academy and she is very excited to continue teaching History in the 7^thand 8^th grades. Mrs. Hall delights in traveling around the USA and the world. She and her husband enjoy spending time with their two children. Mrs. Hall loves to read, attend musical theater, cook, and study history. She looks forward to sharing these passions with middle school this year.

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For additional support in 8th Grade - Admin Contact: Paul Hurst - paul.hurstii@jeffco.k12.co.us