8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES TEST
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/online/2003/grade8/socialstudies.htm
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Election & Proposition Information
Students and teachers, the last post I placed on this blog allowed you to download the state of California’s Information Guide to the propositions.
There are now links to the Secretary of State’s website — plus others — that will provide you with even more information.
Remember to check out both sides of the proposition — those arguing in favor and those arguing against. Looking at both sides of the issue is one of the best ways to understand the issue. Sometimes you must look at the opposition to truly understand the other position.
Students check out the links for these sites under the History and Social Studies category.
Printing — 20 sheets a week
New this school year is number of pages a student will be allowed to print in the library. Twenty (20) pages per week is all that a student is allowed to print. Now, while that may sound like a whole bunch, you might feel that it is somewhat limiting — especially when you have a large assignment.
Students, you are now forced to think about what you are printing. Instead of just clicking the “print” button, you must now think about what you really need.
Instead of printing every page, take notes in your own words.
Instead of printing every page, cut and paste what you really need into a word processing program (Appleworks or Microsoft Word), reduce the size of the font, and eliminate any unnessary information.
Following the instructions above will help you to better organize your thoughts when you are working on your assignments.
Check Out the World Almanac and Book of Facts 2005
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2005 is now available for overnight checkout.
What’s an “almanac” some of you are asking. Simply put it is a book containing a collection of miscellaneous facts and statistics on many subjects.
Within the pages contained in this single book, you can find information on sports statistics, country information, election results, celebrity biographies, entertainment news, and much more.
Here are what just a few newspapers have to say about this one book:
Los Angeles Times: “The World Almanac is the most useful reference book known to modern man.”
The New York Times: “Provides brief, accurate information on an endless array of subjects.”
Seattle Times: “Useful to any human being on the planet. The World Almanac still reigns as the world’s most powerful reference.”
Try something new. Check out The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2005 today.
Internet Access is a Privilege — Check Your AUP Form
Students, in order access the Internet from the Terronez Middle School campus you must have a signed (by both you and your parents/guardian) Acceptable Use Policy form on file in the library. It does not matter if you turned it in to your 1st period teacher. If the Acceptable Use Policy form is not on file and recorded in the library database, then you may not access the Internet while on campus. If for any reason you happen to lose your AUP form, you may obtain one at this site:
http://www.fresno.k12.ca.us/technology/bp/
Remember, that accessing the Internet is a privilege and may be revoked if you break the rules outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy form.