Mrs. Finley - 8th Grade ELA & Science

Welcome to 8th grade! My classroom will be your home base for ELA and Science.

This is my 29th year teaching at Ripona. I am a native of Ripon and graduated from CSU Stanislaus with a B.A. in Psychology and received my teaching credential from Chapman University. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, gardening, playing piano and hanging out with my rescue pup Lucy.

To prepare for 8th grade, please read our classroom policies and expectations handout which contains important information for both students and parents. Sign up for email updates from the Aeries Parent Portal, our online gradebook. These updates show your student's current grades in all subject areas. Your student will also be setting up a Student Portal account so he/she can access their gradebook information.

I look forward to working with you this school year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions! ([email protected])

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8th Grade Parent Night/Open House

Wednesday, December 2 at 6:00 PM

RHS North Gym

Meet the RHS teachers and staff
Learn about the RHS curriculum
Get to know the electives and CTE programs

Girls' Basketball Games Snack Bar: Volunteers Needed

The 8th grade class will be selling concessions at the home girls' basketball games in October and November. We need 1 adult and 2 student volunteers to work the snack bar at each game from 3:30-5:00 PM. Review the available time slots on Sign Up Genius and volunteer if you are able.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CABAA28A3FCC07-66516822-girls

7th and 8th Grade District Dance

Ripon Elementary is hosting a district dance for all eligible 7th and 8th grade students on Friday, October 16 from 5:00-6:30 PM. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased from the school office. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

Trunk or Treat Candy Donations Needed

The Ripona PFC is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Game Night on Friday, October 23 from 5:00-7:30 PM. They need candy donations to help make this a funtastic event! Please support the PFC by donating individually wrapped candy by October 21. Donations may be dropped off at our classroom or in the school office.

School Site Council Nominations

The School Site Council works together with school staff, parents and community members to help improve student achievement and make decisions that support our school's goals and programs. We are looking for dedicated parents to be part our School Site Council. Parent nominations are due Friday, October 2.

Jog a Thon Fundraiser Kick Off

Dinner with a STEM Professional: October 22

Ripona 8th grade students have the opportunity to attend the San Joaquin Office of Education's annual Dinner with a STEM Professional on Thursday, October 22 from 4:30 - 8:00 PM. Dinner with a STEM Professional is an evening of inspiration and insight for students in grades 6-12 who may be interested in entering the field of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). Students will get an opportunity to spend 15-20 minutes with four different STEM professionals of their choice to learn about their careers.

Three students will be accompanied by Mrs. Finley and have the opportunity to meet and learn about regional STEM professional's careers. This event is free, but only THREE students may attend. Students need to complete the Google Forms survey posted on their Science Google Classroom page by Friday, September 11 if they are interested in attending.