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HMS Eagle’s Tale March 9,2018
Haggard Middle School PTA 2831 Parkhaven Dr. Plano, TX 75075 www.haggardmspta.org
CALENDAR MARCH
3-5 - 3-9 HAGGARD BOOK FAIR
3-9 END OF 9 WEEKS GRADING PERIOD
3-12 -3 -16 SPRING BREAK
3-20 PTA GENERAL MEETING 1:00pm FOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE SLATE
3-27 PARENTS AS PARTNERS—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
3-29 Adopt a Staff Gifts
3-30 Inclement Weather/ make up day/ NO SCHOOL (HOLIDAY)
APRIL
4-2 Inclement Weather/ make up day/ NO SCHOOL (HOLIDAY)
4-4 Spirit Night—Schlotzsky’s 4-9pm Central and Plano Pkwy.
4-6 PTA board meeting
4-19 PTA general meeting 1:00
4-27 Adopt a Staff
MAY
5-3 PTA board meeting
5-11: Platinum Eagle Breakfast 7:45am
5-18 PTA GENERAL MEETING 1:00pm INSTALLATION of 2018 -2019 OFFICERS
5-25 8th grade LUNCH AND SOCIAL
5-28 NO SCHOOL
6-1 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE EK FAMILY ON THE BIRTH OF THEIR BABY BOY!!!
6th Grade Newsletter
Language Arts:
We have been working on Exploring Textual Design. In this unit, students were
introduced to the idea that author's purpose influences the forms of writing and the text
structures used to convey the message. The novel choices for this unit include Locomotion by
Jacqueline Woodson and Seedfolks by Paul Fleischmann. Additional expository and persuasive
texts from newspapers and magazines are also used by students as they consider the variety of
structures and forms used in authentic writing.
We are currently working on our final unit, Imagining Other Worlds. In this final unit
study of the year, students will consider the unique characteristics of historical and science
fictions through self-selected, student-directed novel study reading groups. By focusing on the
author's craft of creating believable and socially relevant worlds in fictional texts, students will
connect and compare the characteristics of these two genres. Student research on topics
connected to literature settings is a focus area for this unit.
Social Studies/PACE:
Social studies and PACE students began the second semester investigating the achievements
and contributions of great Renaissance artists and thinkers, and then wrapping up our study of
European cultures with the World Wars.
Social Studies students will now learn about two cultural regions— Latin America and Africa—
and how the modern cultures of those areas have been influenced by European imperialism
and colonialism. Students will learn about the geography, economics, art, political history, and
current environmental and human rights issues of these regions, and will learn to analyze data
to distinguish between developing and industrialized nations.
The PACE students have begun the Conflict and Cooperation unit. They have investigated the
seven elements of conflict, learned about the World Wars, and will next examine events that
have led to international conflicts in the past. It is in this unit that we begin reading the novels that are
part of the 6th grade PACE curriculum. Both Iqbal and A Long Walk to Water examine the lives of
young adults in areas of the world where human rights and basic freedoms are not experienced by all
citizens.
Come by your student’s social studies or PACE classroom at Open House to admire the Cultural Quilts created by the 6th graders! Each
student selected a country to research, and then used that information to produce a visual representation of the culture of that country.
You will be impressed by our 6th graders’ hard work!
Science:
In science we are finishing our Ocean Unit and will start our four-day ocean CAP before Spring Break.
Over spring break would be an excellent time to start a new science spiral notebook-if you need to, as
we will start our Energy Unit when you return to Haggard and finish the year with our space unit.
Math:
We are so excited about our Chromebooks now in the math classrooms! We have so many fun and
exciting activities for your child in store. Please make sure to remind them of their responsibilities with
proper care and usage. We are currently studying our statistics portion of 6th grade math. After that,
we will begin our study of Geometry. Then, it will be on to focusing on our Financial Literacy portion
of the curriculum. Finally, we will be finishing out the year with another unit on Algebra. After spring
break, we will also be starting our prep for STAAR. Please make sure to stay on top of their math
skills and assignments. They can also use www.carnegie.pisd.edu as an additional supplement for
mastering skill sets. We look forward to finishing out the year strong!
7th GRADE
SCIENCE
Hello Haggard families! We just finished the unit with some fantastic labs. We covered everything
from plants to body systems! This next unit covers cells and contains many fun and engaging
labs. We will learn about genetics and adaptations! It should be super engaging and fun for all
students! We look forward to learning about how all organisms interact and survive in this crazy
planet we call Earth!
ENGLISH
Honors English
This past nine weeks, students in Honors English have explored the relationship between a character’s physical and personal emo-tional journey’s. So students could learn to recognize when and how authors craft this relationship in narrative writing, students began a book study of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. During the course of this book study, students had the opportunity to apply their summarization skills in a new context by creating chapter summary quatrains. Quatrains are a type of poetry that features four line stanzas and a specific rhyming pattern. In addition to this, students also spent several weeks tracking the journey of Bilbo Baggins, the main character, and eponymous Hob-bit from which the title of the book gets its name. As we round out the current nine weeks, students will get to apply their learning from the past few weeks as they take part in a Socratic seminar over the book. A Socratic seminar is a student led but teacher guided formal discus-sion based on text evidence in which the students will discuss broad themes, issues, and open-ended questions related to The Hobbit. Look-ing forward to the fourth and final nine weeks grading period, students in Honors English will begin an exploration of mythology as a narrative craft. As part of this exploration, students will have the opportunity to read a selection of Greek and Roman myths as well as to begin the pro-cess of writing their own.
On-Level English
This past nine weeks, students in On-Level English have explored the relationship between a character’s physical and personal emo-tional journey’s through the text Crispin. As we round out the current nine weeks, students will get to apply their learning from the past few weeks as they create a poetry collection that is focused on the theme of physical an emotional journeys. As we dive into the fourth nine weeks, students will begin the exploration of mythology as a narrative craft and analyze the characteristics of a myth. As part of this explora-tion, students will have the opportunity to read a selection of Greek and Roman myths as well as to begin the process of writing their own
After spring break we will be getting all students further prepared to excel on STAAR. All 7th students will be taking the STAAR Writing test on April 10th. This will include one expository essay as well as a multiple choice section on grammar and revising and editing.
8th Grade Eagle’s Tales
Science
This nine weeks students have been learning about physics. We have discussed Newton’s Laws of Motion and explored the world of speed, acceleration, and velocity. Students have been calculating equations for these principles and relating them to the real world. As we move into the next nine weeks, students will begin studying weather and atmosphere. We have already begun learning about the different layers of the Earth’s atmosphere and why each is important. A special congratulations goes out to Brad Blackwell who was the only Haggard student who advanced to the state science fair in San Antonio!
Math 8 /Honors Algebra
Math is excited to have classroom access to Chromebooks!! We will be utilizing web-based
learning tools in conjunction with district curriculum and textbooks. Please continue to use our
Google classroom as communication and look for new activities posted.
We are getting closer to our math STAAR testing. Math 8 students will take their STAAR math
test in April and Algebra students will take their STAAR testing in May. We are proud of the
hard work our students have shown this year and we know they will be successful. Math 8 is
currently working on a geometry unit and Algebra is starting Quadratics. We are here to help in
tutorials most every day of the week.
U.S. History
During the 3rd Nine Weeks, 8th grade U.S. History students learned about the first five
presidents, and why these leaders were important to a developing country. Students analyzed
the various elements of domestic growth and foreign disputes of the early 1800’s. Students
learned the causes that eventually led America to war with England (again) in 1812. Sometimes
referred to as the “forgotten war,” students now know that it was during this war that our
national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, was written. We concluded this unit with a project
that allowed students to compare and contrast the various elements of each president and
their term(s). The next unit focused on western expansion and development of the continental
United States. As America moved west to reach “from sea to shining sea,” we analyzed the
various conflicts that were encountered along the way. Students investigated the effects that
the Industrial Revolution had on the American way of life, and how this period of growth would
forever change the way that America operated. We also began to examine some of the causes
that eventually tore America apart and ushered in the Civil War.
English
English 8 and English 8 Honors students are wrapping up their study of conflict in literature and in the world. While realizing that conflict is not always physical or negative, students have been analyzing the impact of conflict and decisions on characters and plot development of a text. This study will lead up right into our final unit of the year - Powerful Young Voices. In our last unit, students will use what they have come to discover about characterization, tone, mood, metaphors, and conflict to write about things that are moving to them. We will study famous (and not-so-famous) young voices, like S.E. Hinton and Anne Frank, as well as writings from Teen Ink books, to define and mimic new writing genres and speak our minds. This unit prepares students to leave their middle school time with a solid portfolio that really reflects what they believe and who they are. Spanish
In Spanish 8 we are currently learning about school schedules, teachers, classes and school sup-
plies. The next lesson is school people and places in the school. We will finish the school unit with ex-
tracurricular activities and clubs in the school. The main learning targets in Spanish 8 are focused on
actions that make a responsible student and good example in school.
HAGGARD EAGLES
2018 TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY
SCHEDULES
Make sure your student’s athletic paperwork is completed at
https://planoisd.rankonesport.com
DAY/DATE HOST TIME SITE
Wed., March 21 Bowman 4:15 Field, 4:30 Run Kimbrough Stadium
(in Murphy)**
Tues., March 28 Armstrong 4:15 Field, 4:30 Run Kimbrough Stadium
Tues., April 3 Hendrick 4:15 Field, 4:30 Run Kimbrough Stadium
Mon., April 16 Renner 4:00 Field, 5:15 Run Kimbrough Stadium
City Prelims
Tues., April 17 Renner 4:00 Field, 5:15 Run Kimbrough Stadium
City Finals
**Kimbrough Stadium 700 N Murphy Rd Murphy, TX 75094
CROSS COUNTRY
Wed., April 25 5:00 Girls, 5:30 Boys Haggard
Wed., May 2 5:00 Girls, 5:30 Boys Haggard
Wed., May 10—CITY MEET 5:00 Girls, 5:30 Boys Haggard
Girl’s Head Coach- Skyler Jessop Skyler.Jessop@pisd.edu
Boy’s Head Coach- Gregg Dupree Gregg.Dupree@pisd.edu
Cross Country Coach – Bryan Thurman Bryan.Thurman@pisd.edu
Athletic Director- Nick Maxwell Nick.Maxwell@pisd.edu
Haggard Eagle Track and Field 7th and 8th grades
About 90 athletes are competing on the 4 track and field teams this year for Haggard!
The first track meet (8th grade only) was cancelled due to the senior high track not being
ready. There are 3 more meets to come. All of our track meets are held at Kimbrough
Stadium in Murphy at 700 North Murphy Rd.
We have our workouts in the morning from 7:30 to 8:05, so it is important that you have
a copy of the track practices! Since we are running on the grass fields, it is important for
athletes to have separate shoes for track (older ones, preferably) and for school. Our
fields are wet and muddy at times.
The track and field season is finishing the season with the City Meet on April 16-17 at
Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy.
The coaching staff is proud that these athletes came out to better themselves and
compete for our school. It has been shown that by competing in track and field, the
athletes will improve their speed and agility which are useful in all other sports! In
addition, the different events force the athletes to use other muscle groups, thereby
promoting better overall body health. It is important for athletes to compete in more than
just one sport.
Thanks for allowing your student to compete in track and field this year at Haggard
Middle School!
Attached are the following: 1. School track records for Haggard.
2. Track and field calendar for 2018.
3. Track and field practice calendar for 2018.
March 2018-Track Calendar
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
Track Practice 0730
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Track Practice 0730
Track Practice 0730
3:45 Cluster Meet- 8th only-Plano track
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break
18 19 20 21
22 23 24
Track Practice 0730
Track Practice 0730
Track Meet @Kimbrough 4:15
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Track Practice 0730
Track Practice 0730
Track Meet @ Kimbrough 4:15
SCHOOL HOLI-DAY
April 2018-Track Calendar
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
SCHOOL HOLIDAY Track Meet @ Kimbrough 4:15
Track Practice 0730
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
STAAR- no prac-tice
STAAR- no prac-tice
Track Practice 0730
Track Practice 0730
15 16 City Pre-lims
17 City Finals City Finals
18 19 20 21
Track Meet @ Kimbrough 4:00
Track Meet @ Kimbrough 4:00
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Cross Country @ Haggard 5-G, 5:30-B
29 30
May 2018
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5
Cross Country @ Haggard 5-G, 5:30-B
6 7 8 9 10 City Meet 11 12
Cross Country @ Haggard 5-G, 5:30-B
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
Updated 4/15/2015
Haggard Middle School 7th Grade Track Records-GIRLS
Event Name Time Year
100 Hurdles Natalie West 16.78 2009
300 Hurdles Elaine Gaw 51.77 2011
100 M Dash Katelyn Bub 12.75 2011
200 M Dash Porsha Lucas 27.18 2001
400 M Dash Jade Leeks 1:04.00 2004
800 M Run Sophia Liles 2:36.80 2012
1600 M Run Quinn Parks 5:45.67 2014
400 M Relay Lindsey Sureck, Mary Waller
Jade Leeks, Marsha Durr 54.03 2004
800 M Relay Monica Amis, Jessica Rea 1:56.01 2011
Allie Yoder, Claire Gantzer
1600 M Relay Amanda Mendelsohn, Haley House
Cassie Coker, Emily Conard 4:40.23 2010
Shot Put Kaci Gilstrap 25’9.5” 2008
Discus Ashleigh Landry 80’5” 2004
Long Jump Claire Gantzer 14’9” 2011
Triple Jump Payal Elete 29’6” 2013
High Jump Kara Mitchell 5’2” 2010
Cross Country Quinn Parks 11:36.10 2014
Updated 4/15/2015
Haggard Middle School 7th Grade Track Records-BOYS
Event Name Time Year
110 Hurdles Colin O’Day 17.37 2010
300 Hurdles Colin O’Day 47.37 2010
100 M Dash Vance Young 11.29 2009
200 M Dash Richard Crawford 24.08* 1999
400 M Dash Andres Perez 59.30 2013
800 M Run Drew Thompson 2:27.27 2009
1600 M Run Ryan McDuff 5:27.74 2004
400 M Relay David Leeks, Darren Cotton
Jared Kirchmeier, Corey Saulny 49.46 2005
800 M Relay Carson Hart, Johnathon Huff 1:46.01 2015
Cole Mendez, Lem Shaw
1600 M Relay David Leeks, Darren Cotton
Chris Their. Jared Kirchmeier 4:14.03 2005
Shot Put Sam Tecklenburg 41’7” 2010
Discus Beau Hott 111’3” 2010
Long Jump Richard Crawford 18’4” 1999
Triple Jump Colin O’Day 35’10” 2010
High Jump Lem Shaw 5’2” 2015
Cross Country Ian Requilman 11:23.16 2012
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