2015-2016
SPECTRUM
Back to School Night
8 Grade
Mrs. Nancy Stevens
Gifted Specialist
Harmony Middle School
Room: B1
Phone: 540.751.2500
Fax: 540.751.2501
E-mail: nancy.stevens@lcps.org
SPECTRUM CLASS RULES
Respect
-Treat others the way you want to be treated
Caring
-Say nice things and share compliments with others
Choices
-Make every decision carefully
Effort
-Achieve all your goals through commitment and hard work
Honesty
-Be truthful to others
Responsibility
-Be in control of your own behavior
CONSEQUENCES
•Communicate with student
•Call parent
•Refer to Dean
8th Grade Spectrum Units of Study
Spectrum ‘Spirations: Students are given a pyramid of building blocks, each with something of
import to carry them to the next level in their search for success. This is an exercise in reaching
one’s goals. Students are then asked to create their own pyramid and choose a pair of shoes that will
take them up to the “Summit of Success”.
White Water survival: In this harrowing ride down a class three white water river the students
work together to survive after their boat capsizes. In the middle of the river with little hope for
rescue, students must reach a consensus on what to do. A list of 17 items is compiled after the wreck
and items are ranked in order of importance for survival. Survivals increase the student’s ability to
work cooperatively in groups, to listen carefully, to observe critically and to evaluate effectively.
Claymation Animated Films: Students create original works for submission to the Shortie Awards,
Students Film and News Festival. The festival recognizes digital media film productions created by
students ages 7-18 and their teachers. The focus is on nurturing imaginations and choice making in
students.
Dilemma: In this simulation, students act as members of a hospital committee given the task of
selecting one individual to receive the only existing dose of serum for a deadly virus. Students have
to select from a group of six people who accidentally contract the virus while attending a medical
convention. After carefully analyzing each person’s brief history and listing reasons for and against
selection, students make their individual choices before participating in a group discussion. A
debriefing is conducted at the conclusion of the session.
Socratic Seminar: In this lesson, students participate in a round table discussion after
reading various articles from differing points of view about controversial topics. Students
are asked to discuss their opinions based on three teacher provided questions. Focus is paid
to constructive comments and the value of other’s opinions.
Who Killed Roger Ellington: This is a crime solving mystery where students practice their
powers of deduction, observation, and questioning. Memorizing a bio on their individual
character, they become part of the mystery and look for “who done it” while actively
keeping their own motive and opportunity secret. The crime cannot be solved until all
accusations are made and a consensus is reached.
Rainbow Bay: Cultural values create conflict and change in allocation of resources and
distribution of goods and services.
•Conflict between households, businesses, and governments influence economic activity.
•Communication enables people to create and solve conflicts.
Changes in technology influence economic and communication processes.
Additional Activities: Crime Solving Mysteries, Survivals, CML, Odyssey of the Mind,
Strategic Games, TJ test prep sessions, Resumes, Field trips and Careers
Sydney Harman Hall Presents:
Kiss Me‚ Kate
Music and Lyrics by Cole Porter
Book by Samuel and Bella Spewack
Directed by Alan Paul
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Activity
Time
Place
7:30 a.m.
Report to Auditorium
Harmony Middle School
7:45 a.m.
Buses load
Harmony Middle School
8:00 a.m.
Buses leave
Harmony Middle School
9:30 a.m.
Arrive at Sydney Harman Hall
10:00-1:30
Theater Program
Sidney Harman Hall 610 F St. NW,
Washington, DC 20004.
Sidney Harman Hall 610 F St. NW,
Washington, DC 20004.
1:30-2:15
Lunch-allow $7-$15
Union Station
2:30
Board Bus, Leave
Union Station
4:00 p.m.
Arrive back at Harmony
Harmony Middle School
IMPORTANT
NOTE:
Cost: Ticket price $12.00
Transportation bus fee $15.00
Total: $27.00 Make checks payable to Harmony Middle School
Please ensure that students have $7-$15 for lunch. For those who wish to pack due to food
allergies, place lunch in a disposable bag and plan to purchase a drink on site. No
refrigeration will be provided on the bus.
Appropriate theater dress is required. No Jeans or T-shirts. All bags and belongings will be left
on the bus as there will be no time to check belongings. No electronic equipment is to be
taken into the theater!
Be on time! The bus will leave on schedule!
Make up all work that is missed. Remember, all work that is due must be handed in prior to
the trip unless other arrangements have been made.
If a parent/guardian wishes to chaperone, you must e-mail Mrs. Stevens at
nancy.stevens@lcps.org with name, cell phone # and student name, to be considered.
Chaperone status will be determined on a first come first served basis and all chaperones will
be notified within 24 hours of their acceptance. I can only take 4 due to scarcity of tickets.
Important DATES
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and
Technology
Important Dates for 2015 - 2016 Winter Round
September 21, 2015 – Online and paper applications available. Paper applications are available at
the TJHSST Admissions Office.
October 09, 2015 – Deadline to request Algebra 1 waiver
October 16, 2015 – APPLICATION DEADLINE (Online and Paper)
December 5, 2015 – Admissions Test (see Testing)
December 12, 2015 – Inclement weather date for Admissions Test
January 15, 2016 – Online applicants receive semifinalist pool notification through online system
January 15, 2016 – Semifinalist pool notifications for paper applicants are mailed
January 23, 2016 – Student Information Sheet/Essay administration
January 30, 2016 – Inclement weather date for Student Information Sheet/Essay administration
February 12, 2016 – Teacher Recommendations due
April 30, 2016 – Final admissions decisions posted/mailed no later than this date
LOUDOUN COUNTY Academy
of Science
•NOW-Applications are available online
•Sept 8th – Parent/Student information session and Open House
at AOS-9:00-12:00
th
Sept. 13 - Parent information night Blue Ridge Middle School 6:30AOS ADMISSIONS DEADLINES 20152016
May 6th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Dominion High School: First information session for the
2014-15 application process.
Monday, August 3rd, 2015: Part I of AOS application posted on the AOS Website.
Saturday September 12th, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon:
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. General Information Session
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon: Open House
Thursday, October 8th, 2015 @ 11:59 p.m. Absolute deadline to submit Part One of the AOS application for
the 2015-16 admission process. No applications will be accepted after this date.
TBA October , 2015: Deadline to register for the November 7th SAT
Saturday, November 7th, 2015: SAT and CCTDI administered at Dominion High School for all AOS
applicants.
Late November 2015: Students will receive SAT Score Report from the College Board
No later than Monday January 4, 2016:
Students will be notified of finalist status; finalists will be invited to complete Part II of the
AOS Application, a
writing prompt and the CCTST
All Part I applicants will receive a decision letter no later than this date.
Saturday January 23rd, 2016, at 9:00 a.m.: Writing Prompt for all Finalists
Writing prompt and CCTST required for all finalists
Inclement weather date: TBA
Friday February 5th, 2016, at 11:59 p.m.:
Absolute deadline to submit Part Two of the AOS application for the 2015-16 admission
process.
No applications will be accepted after this date.
March, 2016: Decision letters postmarked to applicants.
April 2016: Dates to be announced for
Accepted Student Meeting
Notification Date for response forms
Based on space available wait list students will be notified of a final decision
•Sept. 26th-Application DEADLINE-Part 1
•Oct. 20th-PSAT- at Dominion High School for ALL AOS applicants
•Oct. 22nd-Part II of AOS application posted on AOS website
•Dec. 17th-DEADLINE-Part II
•March 22nd-Decisions letters mailed home
EMAIL Mrs. Sharp if you need help with any part of the process Jamie.sharp@lcps.org
Q&A SESSION
HAVE A
A GREAT
SCHOOL
YEAR!