TEAM EIGHT NEWS:If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference please e-mail one of your team EIGHT teachers. We'd love to hear from you! hanamankelly@nbcusd.org; eastonjan@nbcusd.org; winebrennermike@nbcusd.org; BoyerAshley@nbcusd.org; MoranEileen@nbcusd.org; doetchashley@nbcusd.org; EBlackmer@nbcusd.org; KamholzBrenda@nbcusd.org; WeberJason@nbcusd.org;
English - Mrs. Boyer: In English, we are currently working on our persuasive unit. The students will have a choice of 4-5 topics to choose from to write a persuasive essay about, and will be conducting research in the computer lab to support their reasons. We have been having some great discussions in class about various topics: video games, year round school, and pesticides. Ask your child their thoughts on these issues, as they have given some great debating points in class! Science - Mrs. Hanaman Interactions of matter, chemical bonding and chemical reactions are the focus in science class. We will finish this topic in the next 5 weeks and will be moving onto waves-both sound and light. Social Studies - Mr. Winebrenner In social studies, we are studying World War I. World War I projects were due Friday, January 20th. They are being graded right now, so check PowerSchool or ask your student about the results. The projects look amazing! I'm very excited about the projects I've graded so far. We'll be concluding our World War I unit in the next couple of weeks. Reading - Mrs. Easton All students are reading the novel THE MISFITS. This is a terrific book that teaches students the effects of name-calling and how to make a difference. Math - Mrs. Moran All math classes took the high school math placement test. I was very pleased with the effort put forth by the students on this test. Pre Algebra is exploring two important ideas: Pythagorean Theorm and square roots. Algebra is working with systems of equations. |  WASHINGTON D.C.Looking forward to a great trip! A parent information meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2012.
DECEMBER-JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTHOur Student of the Month category for December and January was "Fantastic First Semester." Those students who earned at least a 3.0 GPA for the first semester were nominated There were 70 nominees! All nominees receive a $1.00 coupon to be redeemed at NBMS events, concession items, or toward a yearbook purchase. Team EIGHT congratulations each and every one of our nominees. Team EIGHT winners are Caden Hall, Danny Tenorio, Thomas Lee, and Ashton White. Each received a gift certificate from a local fast food restaurant and are featured in our Student of the Month display case in the lobby.
The theme for February is "Off to a Good Start - 3rd Quarter." Those students who excel in academics and behavior or show improvement at the start of the 3rd quarter will be nominated. Please encourage your student to continue to work hard and make good choices! 
Caden Hall, Ashton Whited, Thomas Lee, & Danny Tenorio
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