Mrs. Newton's ELA Classes @ Taylor Middle School - Blog

2nd semester

2/4/2019

As we continue to work this semester, there will be a heavy focus on strengthening writing skills. Students will conduct research, continue to analyze texts, and complete various types of writing assignments to include short constructed responses and essay format.

Mark your calendar for the following dates.

UPCOMING DATES:
Monday, February 18, 2019 - No School - Presidents Day

March 7 - 8, 2019 - Student-led conferences - No School

March 11 - 15, 2019 - Spring Break

Winter break

12/12/2018

Winter break is nearly upon us. Finals will occur during the week of December 17, the last day before break is Thursday, December 20.

Student-led conferences

10/24/2018

Student-led conferences will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 30th and 31st. We look forward to seeing you with your child. There will be NO SCHOOL on those days.

Welcome Back to school!

8/23/2018

We are back in session and students are adjusting well as we settle into the new school year.

Upcoming Dates:
- Picture Day - Friday, August 31
- NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day - Monday, September 3

coming to an end

5/17/2018

Students have worked hard this year, and we are finally coming to the end of this school year. Final exams are wrapping up this week. Events for next week are below.

Monday will be Activity Day for students.
Tuesday will the Awards Ceremony.
Wednesday is the last day of school with a dismissal time of 11:30.

Still lots to be done....

4/28/2018

Although there are only a few weeks remaining, there is still lots to be done. Students, be sure that you continue to come to school with the mindset that you will be continuously working, learning, and getting prepared for the next grade level.

PARCC testing

4/14/2018

Parents and students, PARCC testing will be administered during the weeks of April 16th and April 23rd. Makeup testing will occur during the following week.

Testing days are as follows:
Tuesdays - 6th graders
Wednesdays - 7th graders
Thursdays - 8th graders

Students, be sure to get a good night's rest, and simply DO YOUR BEST!!!

Spring break

3/7/2018

Spring Break will be here soon!

The break will be the last be the last week of this month from March 26 - March 29, 2018.

Student-led conferences

2/19/2018

Student-led conferences will be on Thursday and Friday, March 1st and 2nd. There will be no school on those days.

Upcoming Dates:

1/16/2018

Believe it or not, we are currently at the midyear mark. We just celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The next holiday is Presidents' Day on Monday, February 19th.