TEAM SUPPLY LIST: Pencils AND pens for all subjects (LOTS OF THEM) Social Studies: 2 folders, notebook or 3-ring binder (3in) with paper, and a black Sharpie. ELA: 3 Inch binder, lined paper, 2 notebooks, dry erase markers Science: Post its, a science folder/section for handouts and a COMPOSITION notebook. Math: 1” binder, 4 dividers, ruler, graph paper

Just a few things that are important: - Be on time to class. - Come prepared… - Please bring basic materials that are needed every day. - Be polite and helpful… We want to make sure everyone feels safe. School is a place to practice working together.

SUGARLOAF CONTACT INFO: Mr. Mariello (ELA): [email protected] Mr. Kuehl (Social Studies)

TEAM S U G A R L OA F

[email protected] Mrs. Brittain (Science): [email protected]

Mr. Demick (Math and ELA): [email protected]

WHAT’S INSIDE: TECHNOLOGY 8th grade students at BMS will be working with laptops. Please keep in mind that these laptops and owned by the state. We strictly abide by the school technology protocol.

-MEET THE SUGARLOAF TEACHERS -SUPPLY LIST -TECHNOLOGY

CELL PHONES Please remember, that cell phones are not allowed in the classroom. They should remain in your locker during the school day. Please make sure to adhere to that rule.

-CONTACT INFORMATION

Biddeford Middle School contact: 282-6400

 MATHThis year, Sugarloaf students will either have Mr. Petit or Mrs. Leary for math.

MR. KUEHL: Welcome to the 8th Grade! I am so excited to be teaching 8th grade social studies. I spent last year teaching 8th grade social studies in Fryeburg Maine. I did my student teaching in 8th grade at BMS and can’t wait to spend this next year with you guys. In Social Studies this year we will be looking at U.S history to understand and solve issues our word is facing today. We will be studying thematic units; Conflict, Expansion, Immigration, Internal development, and Political and Social movements. We will research and write using deeper levels of understanding to analyze and support our ideas and beliefs through evidence in primary and secondary sources. Our classes are going to be extremely student centered and I promise it’s going to be a challenging yet fun year. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

SUGARLOAF TEACHERS MR. MARIELLO: MRS. BRITTAIN: We l c o m e t o 8th grade! This will be my 7th year teaching 8th grade at BMS. I’m very excited for a new Sugarloaf team of teachers and students! 8th grade is such an exciting time and a wonderfully busy year! Science this year will focus on the Earth as a system through Earth, Life and Physical Sciences. We will emphasize real-world connections centered around topics relevant to today. Students will partake in many hands-on activities and researchedbased learning. 

Welcome to 8th Grade! This will be my 15th year teaching ELA. I am very excited to be part of Team Sugarloaf and working with all the great teachers and students on this team. In our ELA class,  we will work on improving our reading, writing, and language skills. We will be reading and discussing a wide variety of articles, short stories, poetry, plays, and novels. The three main units of writing that will be worked on are narrative, persuasive, and informational.  I wish you all the best over summer. I look forward to seeing you all when you return in September. I know that we will have a great year!