Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween to all the Trick Or Treaters out there! Remember to have fun and be safe....Oh yeah, and Mr. Toole likes the good chocolate Treats!

On a school related note, We are studying the American Revolution. Students have investigated the strengths and weaknesses of the Americans and British armies and will direct their focus on the major battles and leaders of the war. No homework for the weekend.

Hope all students enjoyed the Alpha Beta Breather today! A reminder to students and parents, If you have items to contribute to the advisory baskets, please bring them in ASAP.

Enjoy the weekend!

Mr. Toole
"Don't forget to put your mind in gear, before you put your mouth in motion"

Have You Heard?

Have you heard about the 8th Grade Unity Games that were celebrated this fall? It was an awesome day to unite and celebrate with the 8th grade students! If you haven't heard too much about how the day went....your child can fill you in with the details. Here are some pics I have from the day. (Most are pics of my advisory since I was with them for the entire day) Pictured below is the winning Artist for the Unity Games shirt design. Great job Abbie!

Special thanks to all the parent volunteers! Your help was definitely needed and appreciated. Thank You!

Happy Friday! + Progress Reports

Happy Friday to everyone!
Please make sure to enjoy the beautiful fall colors and sunny skies this weekend!

Students have a Road to Revolution paper to complete for Monday. We worked on this in class yesterday and today. (This is a practice paper. It does not need to be an essay in final form)

Progress reports were sent home today. Please sign the envelope to indicate you saw and discussed it with your child and return it to school on Monday. Please email me if you have any questions.

We are beginning our studies on the Revolutionary War. Kids are doing a great job! I hope they are enjoying the year!

Thanks,

Mr.Toole
"Worry or not....the outcome is the same"

Chapter 5 Test on Thursday

Here is a copy of the Test Review that was given to the students on Tuesday. We have spent the last two days in class reviewing and I am hopeful that if they continue to prepare/study, they will do well.

Students should utilize the following chapter resources to prepare for their test:

1. Chapter 5 Reading Notes

2. Colonial Tax Chart


3. Understand the following critical vocabulary: rights, Magna Carta, parliament, English Bill of Rights, petition, The First Great Awakening, patriots, loyalists, tyranny, repeal, massacre, quarters, Sons of Liberty, minutemen, boycott, monopoly, allies, lobster backs, debt, retreat, intolerable.

4. Book pgs. 63-77


5. This Test Review


Students should also be knowledgeable on the following:
• Describe the details of the Townshend Acts, Tea Acts, Intolerable Acts,
and the Boston Massacre.
• What were the Americans most upset about with the Stamp Act?
• Why was the Proclamation of 1763 seen by the colonists as an act tyranny?
• Describe the effects/outcomes of the French and Indian War.
• What did the clashes/battles of Lexington and Concord prove?

ps....don't forget the extra 5% opportunity! Your child should be able to explain this to you.

Good luck on your first test! I am sure you can do great!

Mr.Toole
"Live a good and honorable life"