September 28-October 2, 2026

  Announcements: 

• October 2 - Pumpkin Drop at Summersville Lighthouse 
• Students will attend the pumpkin drop in the morning; have a packed lunch at the lighthouse; and then travel to a local farm for a hayride and games. 
• October 9 - Grandparents' Day (School dismisses at 11:00am) 

This Week at a Glance: 

US History 10  

• This week we will complete chapter 5 and begin chapter 6. 
• October 2 - Quiz on Chapter 6 

WV History 8 

• We will cover lesson 1 of chapter 3 this week.  
• October 7 - WV 55 Counties Map Test 

American Government 11 

• We will work on chapter 4 this week. 

World History 9 

• We will be developing PowerPoint presentations for chapter 7 this week. 

Week of September 21-25, 2026

 Announcements: 

• September 22 - Progress Reports 
• September 24 - Picture Day 
• September 25 - There will not be regular classes on Friday. This day will be devoted to preparing for the pumpkin drop. *NOTE: All history assessments have been moved up one day to accomodate for this change.*
• September 25 - School will dismiss at 12:30pm for the NLCA Volleyball tournament
• Any student planning to attend the volleyball tournament must have a note from home stating that they have permission to be dismissed to the game. *NOTE FOR PARENTS: NLCA teachers will not be responsible for students who attend the game.*
• October 9 - Grandparents' Day (School dismisses at 11:00am) 

This Week at a Glance: 

US History 10  

• This week we will complete chapter 4 and begin chapter 5. 
• September 29 - Quiz on Chapter 5 

WV History 8 

• We will cover lesson 3 of chapter 2 this week. 
• You will also need to complete the Prove It! papers for Chapter 2. This will be a test grade. 
• October 7 - WV 55 Counties Map Test 

American Government 11 

• September 22 - Quiz on pages 34-43
• September 24 - Test on chapters 1-3 

World History 9 

• September 22 - Map Project 4 Test
• September 23 - Quiz on Chapter 6 
• September 24 - Test on Chapters 4-6

Week of September 14-18, 2026

 Announcements: 

• September 17-18 - No School (Teacher's Conference) 
  
• September 22 - Progress Reports 
• September 24 - Picture Day 

This Week at a Glance: 

US History 10  

• September 14 - Quiz on Chapter 3 
• September 16 - Test on Chapters 1-3 

WV History 8 

• We will cover lesson 2 of chapter 2 this week. 

American Government 11 

• September 14-16 - We will finish chapter 2 and complete the "identify" section of the chapter review. 
• September 22 - Quiz on pages 34-43
• September 29 - Test on chapters 1-3 

World History 9 

• September 15 - Map Project 3 Test 
• September 16 - Quiz on Chapter 5 
• September 21 - Map Project 4 Test 

Week of September 7-11, 2026

 Announcements: 

• September 7 - No School in observance of Labor Day 
• September 17-18 - No School (Teacher's Conference) 
  
• September 22 - Progress Reports 
• September 24 - Picture Day 

This Week at a Glance: 

US History 10  

• September 14 - Quiz on Chapter 3 
• September 15 - Test on Chapters 1-3 

WV History 8 

• We will cover lesson 1 of chapter 2 this week. 

American Government 11 

• September 10 - Quiz on forms of Government 

World History 9 

• September 11 - Quiz on pages 33-43
• September 15 - Map Project 4 Test 

Week of August 31 - September 4

Announcements: 

• 
  September 7 - No School in observance of Labor Day 
• September 17-18 - No School (Teacher's Conference) 
• September 22 - Progress Reports 
• September 24 - Picture Day 

This Week at a Glance: 

US History 10  

• We will cover sections 2.2-2.6 this week. There will be a quiz for Chapter 2 on Friday. 

WV History 8 

• We will complete Chapter 1, Lesson 3 this week. There will be a written assessment of the chapter on Friday. 

American Government 11 

• This week we will be discussing American symbols. There will be a quiz on Tuesday and Thursday. 

World History 9 

•  Map Project 1 Test - Tuesday, September 1 
• Chapters 1-3 Test - Thursday, September 3

Week of August 24-28, 2026

Important Note: Picture Day has been changed to September 24. 

WV History 8 - 

• August 28 - Recipe Project due  

US History 10 - 

• August 26 - Quiz on sections 1.1 and 1.2 

American Government 11 - We will be learning about the flag this coming week. Presentations are tenatively set for Friday, August 28. 

World History 9 

• August 26 - Quiz on chapters 1 and 2
• September 1 - Map Project 1 Test  

Have a wonderful weekend! If you have any questions, please use one of the methods we discussed on Thrusday to contact me. 

I Can't Wait to See You!

If you're checking the blog tonight before the first day of school, just know that I'm thinking about you. If you're feeling a little nervous, me too! I hope you have a wonderful evening! I'll see you in the morning!