10/31/14 Homework

Dream Team Gators of the Week

George Hayes & Anthony Saunders

Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - None
8th - None
Honors - None

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco

7th:  Chapter 3 Review Sheet - due Monday.  Test on Tuesday, Nov. 4th.

8th:  Work on Project at home -- due Tuesday, November 4th.

Benchmark Tests will be given to 7th and 8th grade classes on Tue., Nov. 11th.

Benchmark Reviews will be given this week and will be due on Mon., Nov. 10th. 

In December, 7th and 8th grade students will show off their geography knowledge in class with the National Geographic Bee.  Students can prepare by visiting National Geographic Geo Bee Daily Quiz.



English: Mrs. Irwin

Coherent Argument Test Tuesday, November 4th!

Gateway Renaissance Announcement

Shoparoo is an extremely easy way to fund raise for Gateway's Renaissance Program.  

All you have to do is click this link http://app.shoparoo.com/r/smept276 and then click on "Text me a download link."  

Once you download the free app all you have to do is snap pictures of your receipts.  Shoparoo will make a donation to Gateway for every receipt you submit.  And that's it!  Easy!

Dream Team Announcement

T-Shirt order forms due Tuesday, Nov. 4th

10/30/14 Homework

Gateway Renaissance Announcement

Shoparoo is an extremely easy way to fund raise for Gateway's Renaissance Program.  

All you have to do is click this link http://app.shoparoo.com/r/smept276 and then click on "Text me a download link."  

Once you download the free app all you have to do is snap pictures of your receipts.  Shoparoo will make a donation to Gateway for every receipt you submit.  And that's it!  Easy!

Dream Team Announcement

T-Shirt order forms due Tuesday, Nov. 4th

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  Ch. 3 Sec. 1 Review - Part 2!  -  Study for tomorrow's Ch. 3 Sec. 1 Quiz
8th:  Work on Project at home -- due Tuesday, November 4th.
Benchmark Tests will be given to 7th and 8th grade classes on Tue., Nov. 11th.
Benchmark Reviews will be given this week and will be due on Mon., Nov. 10th. 

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th grade only- Finish Famous Women Aviators compare and contrast 1 page essay due tomorrow!!
8th grade only - Finish Essay (personal narrative) due tomorrow!!

Honors 8th Grade Reading 1st Period- Select a short story by Edgar Allen Poe. A good place to find Poe's full text stories is Poestories.com. Please do NOT select "The Tell-Tale Heart". Please read the text and print/email (cgibbons@gatewayhs.com) the text by Tuesday, November 4th. 

Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - None
8th - None
Honors - None

In December, 7th and 8th grade students will show off their geography knowledge in class with the National Geographic Bee.  Students can prepare by visiting National Geographic Geo Bee Daily Quiz.

10/29/14 Homework

Dream Team Announcement

T-Shirt order forms due Tuesday, Nov. 4th

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Study (Unit Test-Thursday, October 30)

8th - None

Honors - Study (Chapter 3 Minitest-Thursday, October 30)

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  Ch. 3 Sec. 1 Review - front & back
8th:  Work on Project at home -- due Tuesday, November 4th.

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th grade only- Finish Famous Women Aviators compare and contrast 1 page essay due 10/31
8th grade only - Finish Essay (personal narrative) due 10/31
Both 7th and 8th grade:
   Read 20 minutes a night 4 times a week
   Book Project due TODAY!!

Science - Mrs. Eckley
All classes - test tomorrow. See study guides below. 
Grade 7 - Matter  (*there is no #16)
Grade 8 - Newton's 3rd law & Momentum


Grade 8 Study Guide

Grade 7 Study Guide  (There is no # 7)

10/28 Homework

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th grade only- Finish Famous Women Aviators compare and contrast 1 page essay due 10/31
8th grade only - Finish Essay (personal narrative) due 10/31
Both 7th & 8th grade:  Book Project (Puzzle or PowerPoint) due TOMORROW, Wednesday, 10/29


Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Study Guide (Unit Test-Thursday, October 30)

8th - Study (Unit Test-Wednesday, October 29)

Honors - pg. 211 #10-30 even (Chapter 3 Minitest-Thursday, October 30)

10/27/14 Homework

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - None (Unit Test-Thursday, October 30)

8th - Study Guide (Unit Test-Wednesday, October 29)

Honors - pg. 211 #9-31 odd (Chapter 3 Minitest-Thursday, October 30)

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th grade only- Finish Famous Women Aviators compare and contrast 1 page essay due 10/31
8th grade only - Finish Essay (personal narrative) due 10/31
Both 7th & 8th grade: 
     1.) Book Project (Puzzle or PowerPoint) due Wednesday, 10/29
     2.) Unit 1 Collections Quiz tomorrow- Complete practice questions from Informational Article for extra practice.

10/24/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Dream Team Announcement

T-Shirt order forms due Wednesday, October 29th

Dream Team Gators of the Week

Jacqueline Swilley & Louie Torres

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco

7th:  Study Map of the Middle East -- Quiz on Wednesday - Complete map posted on 10/23 entry
8th:  5th Period:  Complete page 2 of Mercantilism Packet -- Front & Back
         Pick a Project topic and presentation style -- Due Tuesday, October 28th

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Practice 6-3 (Unit Test-Thursday, October 30)

8th - 1st period- Responder Questions(Unit Test-Wednesday, October 29)

        8th period-None (Unit Test-Wednesday, October 29)

Honors - pg. 193 #1-24 (Chapter 3 Minitest-Thursday, October 30)

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th - Finish Famous Women Aviators compare and contrast 1 page essay due 10/31
         Book Project (Puzzle or PowerPoint) due Wednesday, 10/29 
8th- Book Project (Puzzle or PowerPoint) due Wednesday, 10/29
         Finish Essay (personal narrative) due 10/31

Science - Mrs. Eckley
7th - test on Thursday, 10/30.  Includes molecules, compounds, and states of matter. All students should have the study guide completed by Tuesday, 10/28. Answers will be posted Tuesday afternoon.
8th - test on Thursday, 10/30.  Includes Newton's 3rd Law and momentum. All students should have the study guide completed by Tuesday, 10/28. Answers will be posted Tuesday afternoon.

10/23/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Dream Team Announcement

T-Shirt order forms due Wednesday, October 29th

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  None
8th:  Complete Writing Prompt about Metacom and Bacon's Rebellion Readings.
         Pick a Project topic and presentation style -- Due Tuesday, October 28th

Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - None (Unit Test-Thursday, October 30)
8th - Mixed Review (Unit Test-Wednesday, October 29)
Honors - Pizzazz pg. 192 (Chapter 3 Minitest-Thursday, October 30)

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th - Finish Famous Women Aviators compare and contrast 1 page essay due 10/31
        Book Project (Puzzle or PowerPoint) due Wednesday, 10/29
        Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week
8th- Book Project (Puzzle or PowerPoint) due Wednesday, 10/29
        Read 20 minute a night/ 4 times a week

10/22/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Dream Team Announcement

T-Shirt order forms due Wednesday, October 29th

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  None
8th:  All past-due homework must be complete if you want to be eligible
         for the re-take next week.
         *Study Guide posted on blog entry - Thursday, Oct. 16th
Chapter 5 Re-Take on Thursday, October 23rd.


Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - None (Unit Test-Thursday, October 30)
8th - Practice 3-4 (Unit Test-Wednesday, October 29)
Honors - None

10/21/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Non

8th - Practice7-5

Honors - Chapter 2 Test, Performance Assessment, Notebook-Wednesday, October 22

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  None
8th:  All past-due homework must be complete if you want to be eligible
         for the re-take next week.
         *Study Guide posted on blog entry - Thursday, Oct. 16th
Chapter 5 Re-Take on Thursday, October 23rd.

10/20/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Finish Minitest Review Worksheet (Minitest on Tuesday, October 21)

8th - Practice 2-8

Honors - Study Guide (Chapter 2 Test, Performance Assessment, Notebook-Wednesday, October 22)

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th grade:
Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week
Book Project due next Wednesday, 10/29

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  None
8th:  All past-due homework must be complete if you want to be eligible
         for the re-take next week.
         *Study Guide posted on blog entry - Thursday, Oct. 16th
Chapter 5 Re-Take on Thursday, October 23rd.

Crash Course - French & Indian War:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vKGU3aEGss

10/17/14 Homework

Dream Team Gators of the Week

Destiney Moore & Jimmy Wolf

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco

7th:  Complete Project if it was not turned in today. (Due Date:  Today)

8th:  None

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - None (Minitest on Tuesday, October 21)

8th - None

Honors - pg. 148 #7-17 odd, 39,42-44 (Chapter 2 Test, Performance Assessment, Notebook-Wednesday, October 22)

10/16/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Reteaching 6-2 (Minitest on Tuesday, October 21)

8th - Study for Minitest (Minitest on Friday, October 17)

Honors - pg. 141 #9-29 odd (Chapter 2 Test, Performance Assessment, Notebook-Wednesday, October 22)

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  Work on Project tonight -- due by the end of class tomorrow
         Project due on Friday
8th:  Study for Chapter 5 Test -- Test is tomorrow
         -- Get all past-due homework turned in by FRIDAY - if you want to be
         eligible for the re-take next week.
Chapter 5 Test on Friday, October 17th.
Chapter 5 Re-Take on Thursday, October 23rd.

Crash Course - French & Indian War:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vKGU3aEGss

10/15/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Unit Conversions (Minitest on Tuesday, October 21)

8th - None (Minitest on Friday, October 17)

Honors - pg.128 #42-50 even & pg.134 #6-18 even (Chapter 2 Test, Performance Assessment, Notebook-Wednesday, October 22)

Reading - Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th grade: Book Project due 10/29
Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week.

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  Complete Project Graphic Organizer if not finished in class today.
         Project due on Friday
8th:  Study for Chapter 5 Test -- Test is on Friday
         -- Get all past-due homework turned in by FRIDAY - if you want to be
         eligible for the re-take next week.
Chapter 5 Test on Friday, October 17th.
Chapter 5 Re-Take on Thursday, October 23rd.

10/14/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Unit Rates

8th - Review Solving Equations (Minitest on Friday, October 17)

Honors - pg. 121 #9-29 odd

Science - Mrs. Eckley
7th - Finish classwork article (Make Room in the Periodic Table for Element 115)
8th - 1. Finish classwork article (Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James)
      - 2. Bring in 2-liter soda bottle (empty) for bottle rocket lab by Thursday. If your group does not have a bottle, you won't be able do the lab and will do an alternate assignment. (Check  your recycling, ask neighbors but please do not go out and buy a bottle of soda.)

10/9/14 Homework

Dream Team Gators of the Week

Colleen Simpson & Brian Figueroa

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco

7th:  Project in class all next week -- if you want to bring in art supplies or poster 

         board, bring it in by Tuesday, October 14th.

8th:  Ch. 5 Sec. 3 Reading Study Guide - numbered questions & italicized
         questions under the headings.

Reading - Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th grade: T-shirt/Sweatshirt money due Wednesday, 10/15

10/8/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Introduction to Ratios

8th - Practice 2-3

Honors - Study (Minitest and Performance Assessment on Thursday, October 9) 

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th grade:
 1. Book Project due 10/29  
 2. Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week

  Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  -Study for tomorrow's quiz - Ch. 1 Sec. 1 & 2 
         -Project in class all next week -- if you want to bring in art supplies or poster 
           board, bring it in by Tuesday, October 14th.
8th:  Complete Map - both sides -- " British & French in North America" and "The 
         French and Indian War"
         7th & 8th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Thursday, October 9th after school. 

10/7/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:

Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - None

8th - Period 1-Finish Punchline WS pg. 45

        Period 8 - Review 220 WS

Honors - pg.117 #1-17 (Minitest and Performance Assessment on Thursday, October 9)

Science - Mrs. Eckley
7th - Finish trading cards (front and back) for Thursday
8th - No homework

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  Study for Thursday's quiz - Ch. 1 Sec. 1 & 2 
8th:  Complete Ch. 5 Sec. 2 RSG (if not done in class)
         7th & 8th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Thursday, October 9th after school.  
         

10/6/14 Homework

Gateway Announcement

U.S. National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 15-24.  Statistics report that more teens die from car crashes than any other cause - and the first year is the most dangerous.  Gateway has entered into the Celebrate My Drive Program.

Everyday from October 15th through 24th anyone 14 years old or older can log onto www.celebratemydrive.com and make one safe driving commitment per day. 

The schools with the most commitments have the opportunity to receive grants, such as:
Grand Prize - $100,000 Grant & Concert by The Band Perry
First Prize - $100,000 Grant
Second Prize - $25,000 Grant

Math - Mrs. Johnson

7th - Study for Test

8th - Period 1-Review 220 WS

        Period 8 - Finish Punchline WS pg. 45 

Honors - Pizzazz pg. 56 (Minitest and Performance Assessment on Thursday, October 9) 

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  None
8th:  Study for tomorrow's quiz - Ch. 5 Sec. 1 & 2 Vocabulary + Map Quiz (Map posted on 9/10 entry)
         7th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Thursday, October 9th after school.  
         8th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Tuesday, October 7th after school.

Science - Mrs. Eckley
7th & 8th Grade Test Re-takes - Use the sheet posted on the front whiteboard to sign-up for a test re-take. Dates are Tuesday - Thursday, October 7th - 9.

7th Grade - project trading cards are due Wednesday, October 8th
8th Grade - No homework 

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th grade: Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week

10/3/14 Homework

Dream Team Gators of the Week

Russell Chandler & Emmie Moran

Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - Study Guide (Test on Tuesday, October 7)
8th - Practice 2-2
Honors - pg. 106 #33-40,46 (Minitest and Performance Assessment on Thursday, October 9)

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  Decide if you want to take the Re-take for the Geography Test -- I need to know by Monday.
8th:  Complete "Poor Richard's Almanack" Worksheet
         7th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Thursday, October 9th after school.  Please sign up with Ms. Mangiocco by MONDAY if you plan to re-take the test.
         8th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Tuesday, October 7th after school.  Please sign up with Ms. Mangiocco by FRIDAY if you plan to re-take the test.


Reading - Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th:  Book Project due October 29 (Puzzle or PowerPoint)

10/2/14 Homework

Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - None (Test on Tuesday, October 7)
8th - Practice 2-1
Honors - pg. 98 #45-53, 61-63 (Minitest and Performance Assessment on Thursday, October 9)

Reading- Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
7th and 8th grade:
1. Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week
2. Book Project due 10/29 (Puzzle or PowerPoint option)

Science - Mrs. Eckley
7th Grade - No homework, please check to see if you've turned in all classwork.
8th Grade - all missing classwork is due tomorrow except Newton's Laws Demos. Check Powerschool for any assignments without a grade.

10/1/14 Homework

Math - Mrs. Johnson
7th - None (Test on Tuesday, October 7)
8th - Practice 2-4
Honors - pg. 86 #55-60 pg. 92 #38-50, 54

Reading - Dr. Gibbons and/or Mrs. Loiseau
Read 20 minutes a night/ 4 times a week
Book Project due 10/29

English - Mrs. Irwin
Argumentative Terms quiz this Friday

Social Studies - Ms. Mangiocco
7th:  No Homework -- Grades for the Geography tests will be in PowerSchool ASAP
         7th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Wednesday, October 8th after school.  Please sign up with Ms. Mangiocco by MONDAY if you plan to re-take the test.
8th:  No Homework -- Grades for Ch. 4 tests are in PowerSchool NOW!
         8th Grade Test Re-Takes will be offered Tuesday, October 7th after school.  Please sign up with Ms. Mangiocco by FRIDAY if you plan to re-take the test.