7th Grade | Mrs. Christine Andriani-Gullo

Welcome to Mrs. Gullo's HW Page

Parents may reach out to me via email at: cgullo@sacredheartschoolsi.org
 

Seventh-Graders at the St. Patrick's Day Parade

Dance-a-Thon for Cystic Fibrosis

Important Announcements

Grade 7 Final Exam Schedule
Tuesday, 5/22:  Math
Wednesday, 5/30:  Religion
Thursday, 5/31:  ELA
Friday, 6/1:  Social Studies
***Science Final is a project due by 6/1

***iPad returns will take place on Monday, June 4th.
 

Thursday, May 24, 2018
Grade 8:   Test next Tuesday on Romeo and Juliet.

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Please refer to important trip information above.  See you at 7AM!
2.  Rel:      A study outline was distributed today for next Wednesday's Religion final.

Monday, May 21, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Study for tomorrow's Math final.
2.  ***        Please refer to important trip information above.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:      Study for tomorrow's SS Final.
2.  ***        Several students have incomplete Memory Books.  All missing assignments 
                 must be placed in the books by tomorrow.

Friday, May 18, 2018
Grade 8:
1.  ***        Memory Books must be finished by Tuesday, 5/22.
2.   SS:     Final exam is Tuesday, 5/22.

Thursday, May17, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:     Final draft of research paper is due tomorrow, including a cover and a 
                  Works Cited page.  ***It must be typed.
2.   SS:      A study outline for the SS Final was given today.  The final is on Friday, 6/1.
                  Half of the grade will come from the SS Fair project.
3.  ***         Tomorrow is Poetry Day.  Students should be prepared with props and 
                  costumes.  Parents are welcome to attend at 12:30pm in the auditorium.

Grade 8:
1.  ***         Tomorrow is Poetry Day.  Students should be prepared with props and 
                  costumes.  Parents are welcome to attend at 12:30pm in the auditorium.
2.  ***           Completed Memory Books are due Monday.  Students may need to work on them
                    during recess.  They will be graded as a summative assessment for the 4th quarter
                    ELA grade.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:     Some students need to revise their Works Cited page.  Final draft of research
                  paper is due Friday.  This includes a cover sheet, the research paper, and a 
                  Works Cited page.
2.  ***         All costumes and props for Poetry Day need to be in by tomorrow.
3.  ***        Please sign and return tear-off tomorrow regarding Poetry Day.
4.  ***        Please review letter sent home regarding iPad returns and possible damages.

Grade 8:
1.  ***         Memory Books need to be completed this week.
2.  ***         All costumes and props for Poetry Day need to be in by tomorrow.
3.   SS:      Study outline was given for next Tuesday's SS Final.

Monday, May 14, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:     Works Cited page (Bibliography) due Wed.  Final draft of reaearch paper is
                  due Friday.
2.  ***         There is no school tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ***         Please return signed test folders Wednesday.
2.  ***         The Grade 8 ELA Final is Wednesday.
3.  ***         Memory Books must be completed this week.  They will be graded on Monday.
                  Some students may need to work on them during recess this week.
4.  ***         Poetry Day lines must be memorized by Wednesday.  Costumes and props
                  must be brought in by Wednesday for rehearsals.

Friday, May 11, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:      Marriage interview is due Monday.
2.  ELA:     a)  Works Cited page (bibliography) is due Wednesday, 5/16.  It must be 
                  typed.  Follow format on guidelines sheet.
                  b)  Final draft of research paper with cover page is due next Friday, 5/18.
                  Use the feedback from our conferences to make the changes to your paper.
3.  ***        Bring in costumes and props Monday for Poetry Day taking place next Friday.
4.  ***        Bring in a strong bag or box Monday to temporarily pack up desk.

Thursday, May 10, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   ***        Return signed test folders tomorrow.
2.  ELA:     Rough drafts of research papers are due tomorrow.
3.  Rel:      Marriage interview is due Monday.
4.  ***        Plant sale tomorrow.  We are scheduled to attend at 8:20 am.  Bring in money
                 and shoe boxes.
5.  ***        The school SS Fair will take place at 10 am in the auditorium.  Parents are
                 welcome to attend.
6.  ***        Some students and chaperones have not sent in permission slaips and 
                 payment for the trip to Philadelphia.  Tomorrow is the deadline.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:      Marriage interview due Monday, 5/14.
2.  ELA:     a)  Chapter 4 questions #1-6.
                  b)  First draft of research paper due Fri.
3.  ***         We will attend Mass at 10am tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ***        We will continue (and maybe complete) Memory Book Projects on Monday.
                  Please be sure to have all finished drafts, photos, and stickers.

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Please read new important information listed above.
2.  ELA:    First draft of research paper is due Friday.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:     Chapter 26  (WW II) assessment tomorrow.  Review Google slideshow and
                textbook.
 

Monday, May 7, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   SS:     Study for test tomorrow on chapter 7.  A review was given today in class.
2.  ELA:    First draft of research paper is due Friday, 5/11.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:     All remaining slideshows should be prepared to present tomorrow.
2.  ELA:    Poetry lyrics are past due.  

Friday, May 4, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   SS:     Test Tuesday on chapter 7. 
2.  ELA:    a)  Research paper assignment:  You must take notes from your 3 sources.
                 b)  Poetry Day lyrics are due Monday for all groups.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   a)  Memory Books:  We are in the final stages of the project.  Some students
                are behind in their entries.  They must be completed ASAP.  In addition, some
                students are still lacking photos.  Please send them in next week.
                b)  Poetry Day lyrics are due Monday for all groups.
2.   SS:    All remaining groups should be prepared to present chapter slideshows next
                week.

Thursday, May 3, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:     Section 4 questions #1-5 on page 211.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:    Memory Book assignments due tomorrow.  (See below.)

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:     Test tomorrow on chapter 17
2.  ***       Students do not have gym tomorrow.  They must come dressed in spring 
                uniforms.  We will be attending the Holocaust assembly.  Pizza lunch and water
                will be provided.
3.  ELA:   For Monday - take notes from your 3 sources.  This information will be used
                in your research paper.  You may use index cards or your iPad.  

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   Memory Book assignments due Friday.  (See below.)

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:     Test Thursday on chapter 17.
2.  ***       Day 2 of NYS ELA tomorrow.  Remember to bring in sharpened pencils.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   Memory Book assignments due Friday.  (See Below)

Monday, April 30, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:     Test Thursday on chapter 17 (Penance/Reconcilation & Anointing of the Sick)
2.  ***       Tomorrow begins the NYS Math Exam.  Please be sure to get to bed early and
                eat a good breakfast.  Students must have several sharpened pencils AND a 
                CALCULATOR. 
3.  ***       No gym tomorrow.  
4.  ***       Please sign and return Poetry Day tear-off.
5.  ***       Please bring in your Rosary beads tomorrow.  We will need them every morning
                for the month of May.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   Memory Book assignments due Friday:  rough draft of "High School
                Expecations" and final draft of "Middle School".  We are getting to the end of
                this project.  Students should be bringing in photos to be included in the book. 

Friday, April 27, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:    a)  Research Paper sources (3) are due Monday:  1 book & 2 internet articles
                 b)  If you did  not finish novel work for chapters 1 & 2 in class, you must
                 complete it for HW.
2.   SS:     SS Fair Projects and presentations are due Monday.

Grade 8:
1.   SS;     SS Fair Projects and presentations are due Monday.

Thursday, April 26, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:    Research Paper sources (3) are due Monday.
2.   SS:     SS Fair Project and presentation due Monday.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   Memory Book assignments due tomorrow.  (See below)
2.   SS:    SS Fair Project and presentation due Monday.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   SS:    SS Fair Project due Monday.
2.  ELA:   Research paper sources (3) due Monday.
3.  ***      Some students received N.U.T. cards for their participation at the St. Patrick's
               Day Parade and the Fashion Show Lottery Ticket donation.  They may dress
               down tomorrow.
4.  ***      Our class won a pizza party for parade participation and candy bar sales.  Lunch
               will be provided tomorrow, but students must bring their own drinks.
            

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   a)  Memory Book assignments due Friday.   (See below)
                b)  Quiz on Thursday on Shakespeare's life and theater.  Read intro pages.
2.   SS:    SS Fair Project due Monday.
3.  ***       Romeo and Juliet books have been distributed, but not every student has paid
                for it.  Please bring in $5 if you have not already done so.

Monday, April 23, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:   Research Paper Assignment:  Topics are due tomorrow.  THREE SOURCES
                are due next Monday (4/30).  One must be a book and the other two should be
                internet articles.  Bring in the actual book and articles.
2.   SS:    a)  Chapter 7, section 3 questions #1-5 due tomorrow.
                b)  SS Fair Projects are due one week from today (4/30).  Along with the 
                tri-fold boards, students are required to give a 3-5 minute presentation.
3.  ***       Philadelphia trip permission slips were distributed today.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   a)  Please send in $5 for our next book if you have not already done so.
                b)  Memory Book assignments: final drafts of "Growing Up" and first drafts
                of "Middle School" (free verse poem with at least 4 stanzas).
2.  SS:     a)  SS Fair Projects are due one week from today (4/30).  Along with the 
                tri-fold boards, students are required to give a 3-5 minute presentation.
                b)  Review today's slideshow on chapter 23 (WW I).  It has been shared with
                you on GoogleClassroom.  There will be a chapter assessment tomorrow.

Friday, April 20, 2018
Grade 7 & 8:
1.   SS:   Social Studies Fair porjects are due on Monday, 4/30.Students should be 
               working on their tri-fold boards.  Remember - this will count as 50% of your
               SS final exam.
2.  ***     Grade 8:  Please bring in $5 for our next book.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:   Test tomorrow on Chapter 16.
2.   SS:   Chapter 7, section 2 questions #1-5 on page 202.
3.  ***      Please refer to important announcement dates above.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   Chapter slideshows are due Friday.  They must be submitted on 
               GooggleClassroom.
2.  ***     Memory Book assignments due:  Final draft of "School Bells" and rough draft of
              "Growing Up".
3.  ***     Please bring in $5 for our next ELA book.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Grades 7&8:
Assignment following up from today's trip to the Jewish Heritage Museum:  to be
collected, so it should be typed or written on loose leaf - due TOMORROW.
Trip Reflection Essay (3 paragraphs):  
a)  Choose and discuss something from the trip that left a powerful impression on you.
b)  Discuss something new that you learned about the Holocaust.
c)  Would you recommend this trip for future Sacred Heart students?  Why or why not?

***For absent students who missed today's trip:  You are also responsible for handing in
this alternate essay assignment.  
a)  What was the Holocaust?
b)  What lessons can be learned from this horrific event in history?
c)  How can society make sure that this never repeats itself?

Monday, April 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:     Study for test Thursday on chapter 16 (The Eucharist)
2.  ***       We have our trip tomorrow to the Jewish Heritage Museum.  Students must 
                bring a bagged lunch.  They have the wear either their gym sweatpants OR
                jeans, and they must wear their gym t-shirts.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:     Chapter slideshows are due Friday.
2.  ***       Memory Book assignments:  a)  Final draft of "School Days" is due Friday
                b)  First draft of "Growing Up" is due Friday.  It may be either a poem OR an
                essay, covering grades 3-5.

Friday, April 13, 2018
Grades 7 & 8:
1.  ***        We change to Spring uniforms this Monday, 4/16th.

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   SS:     Current Events due tomorrow.
2.  ***        Great job by all on the NYS ELA Exam!
3.  ***        We will be attending Mass tomorrow at 10AM.
4.  ***        Tomorrow is  a half day with a 12:00 dismissal.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:     Current Events due tomorrow.
2.  ***        Memory Book assignment:  "School Days" poem.  (See below)
3.  ***        Great job by all on the NYS ELA Exam!      

Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Grades 7&8:
1.  ***        One more day of testing tomorrow.  See below.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Grades 7&8:
1.  ***        Get a good night's sleep and have breakfast tomorrow.  Don't forget to bring in  
                  sharpened #2 pencils, as well as a book to read in case you finish early.   ELA
                  Exam tomorrow! You are all ready for it!  Good luck! 

Monday, April 9, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:      a)  Chapter 7, section 1: questions #1-5 on page 195.
                 b)  Current Events due Friday (topic of your choice)

Grade 8:
1.  SS:     a)   Current Events due Friday (topic of your choice)
                b)   Chapter Slideshow Projects were assigned today.  They must be submitted
                      by Friday, 4/20. Read your chapter tonight and be prepared to work on tom.
2.  ***       Memory Book assignment due Friday:  "School Bells" Narrative poem.  It 
                sgould cover grades Pre-K to 2nd grade.  It should be at least 4 stanzas.
 

Thursday, March 29, 2018
Grades 7 & 8:
1.  ***        See Easter break work above.
2.  ***        Have a wonderful Easter!  

Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Trip forms and payment are due by tomorrow.
2.  ***        Bring breakfast to school tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:     Final drafts of "Thank You" letters are due tomorrow.
2.  ***        Return signed test folders.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***         Tomorrow is a $3.00 Spring dress-down day.  
2.  ***         Jewish Heritage Museum trip forms and payment are due by this Thursday.
3.  ***         Students may bring breakfast on Thursday morning.  They are also welcome
                  to bring treats to share with the class on Thursday afternoon.

Grade 8:
1. ELA:      F

Monday, March 26, 2018
Grade 7:  
1.  ***         Please return signed test folders tomorrow.
2.  SS:       SS Fair assignments were distributed today, along with guidelines and due 
                  dates.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:     Final drafts of "Thank You" letter is due Thursday.
2.  SS:       a)  Test tomorrow on chapter 21.
                  b)  SS Fair assignments were distributed today, along with guidelines and
                       due dates.
                    
Friday, March 23, 2018
Grade 8:
1.  SS:       Test Tuesday on chapter 21.
1.  ELA:     Final drafts of "Thank You" letters are due Thursday.

Thursday, March 22, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:      Current Events due tomorrow.  (Women in the news)
2.  ***        Last day to bring in food donations!
3.  ***        Students received information today regarding a trip to to the Museum of 
                 Jewish Heritage on April 17th.  Please return both tear-offs and $6 in an
                 envelope by next Thursday, March 29th.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:      a)  Current Events due tomorrow.  (Women in the news)
                 b)  Questions #1-5 on page 6
2.  ELA:    Memory Book assignments due tomorrow:  
                 *Final draft of "Who am I?" essay
                 *Rough draft of "Thank You Letter"

Wednesday, March 21, 2018
***            SNOW DAY!!!

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:      a)  Current Events due Friday.  (See below.)
                 b)  Test Thursday on Chapter 6.  A study review was given today in class.
                 c)  Complete Guided Reading 6-4 if you did not finish it in class today.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:      a)  Current Events due Friday.  (See below.)
                 b)  Questions #1-5 on page 620 AND complete Guided Readings 21-2 & 21-3.
2.  ELA:    a)  Memory Book assignments due Friday (See below.)
                      
Monday, March 19, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:      a)  Current Events due Friday (a positive article of a woman in the news)
                 b)  Questions #1-5 on page 185 due tomorrow.
                 c)  Test Thursday on chapter 6.
2.  ELA:    a)  Pearson online worksheet:  Word Study ( Prefix -en)
                 b)  Quiz tomorrow on Appositives and Appositive Phrases
3.  ***        The Bread of Life Food Drive continues all week.  Please send in donations if
                  you have not already done so.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:    a)  Final drafts of "Who am I?"  essay due Friday.
                 b)  Rough drafts of "Thank You" letter due Friday.  (Friendly Letter format and
                      should be at least 3 paragraphs.)
2.  SS:      a)  Current Events due Friday (a positive article of a woman in the news)
                 b)  Questions #1-5 on page 613.

Friday, March 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Please  bring in donations for the Bread of Life Food Drive.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:    a)  Rough draft of "Who am I?" essay is due Monday.
                 b)  Final draft of "Memories" poem is due Monday.

Thursday, March 15, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:   ReadyBook pages 62-68.
2.  SS:     Section 3 questions #1-5 on page 180.
3.  ***      Tomorrow is a half day with a 12:00 dismissal.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   a)  ReadyBook pages 61-68.
                b)  "Who am I?"  essay (rough draft) due Monday.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  ReadyBook pages 58-61.
2.  Rel:   Study for test tomorrow on chapter 15.
3.  ***     Please review the  science labs posted on GoogleClassroom.  Mrs. Haidary from
              Sea will hold a Jeopardy-style contest tomorrow to determine winners to 
              represent our class at the Science Olympics.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:          Test Thursday on chapter 15
2.  ELA:         a)  Test tomorrow on The Outsiders
                      b)  ReadyBook pages 53-57
3.  SS:           Complete Guided Reading 6-2
4.  ***             Reminder:  Confession tomorrow
5.  ***             Reminder:  Bring in donations for food drive.
6.  ***             Study Pie digits for Pie Day competition!
7.  ***             Review Sea labs (sent to students in GoogleClassroom) for Thursday.

Grade 8:  
1.  ELA:         a)  ReadyBook pages 55-60
                      b)  Rough draft of "Who am I?" essay due Monday
2.  SS:           Finish Guided Reading 21-1 if you did not complete it in class today.


Monday, March 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         a)  Pearson online worksheet:  Prepositions
                      b)  Test on The Outsiders on Wednesday. (Review was given in class today.)
2.  SS:           Chap 6, section 2 questions #1-5 on page 175.
3.  Rel:          Test  Thursday on chapter 15 (Confirmation)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         a)  Final drafts of "Memories" poems are due by Friday.  Rough drafts of
                           "Who am I?"  essays are due Friday.
2.  SS:           Chap 21, section 1 questions #1-5 on page 607.
3.  ***             Return signed test folders tmorrow.

Thursday, March 8, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         ReadyBook pages 49-52..
2.  ***            We will be attending Mass tomorrow at 10am.  (Postponed from last Friday.)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:        a)   ReadyBbook pages 51-54.
                     b)   "Memories"  poem is due tomrrow (rough draft).  Funal draft of Dedication
                     Page is also due.  All scrapbooks should be purchased and in school
                     tomorrow.  Please bring in a canvas tote or other durable bag to store it.


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Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***             We will be attending the Scholastic Book Fair tomorrow at 8:20am.  Please
                      send in money with your child if he/she wishes to purchase a book.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         a)  "Memories" poem (first draft) is due Frday. It must be typed.  Also, revised
                      Dedication Pages should be typed and ready to be placed in Memory Books.
                      b)  ReadyBook pages 46-50 due tomorrow.


Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:        ReadyBook pages 44-48 due tomorrow.
2.  SS:          Guided Reading 6-1 due tomorrow.
3.  ***            Return signed test folders tomorrow.
4.  ***            We are attending the Scholastic Book Fair Thursday at 8:20am.  Please
                     send in money if they wish to purchase something.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:          Test tomorrow on chapter 20. 
2.  ELA:        a)  Complete ReadyBook pages 43-45.  Use the planning page we started in
                     class.
                     b)  "Memories" poem for Memory Book is due Friday (rough draft).  It should
                     be typed.
 

Monday. March 5, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         Readyook pages 41-43 due tomorrow.   Use the planning page we 
                     completed today on page 41.
2.  SS:           Chap 6, section 1 questions #1-5 pn page 169.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         ReadyBook pages 38-42 due tomorrow.
2.  SS:           a)  Immigration Interview Project due tomorrow.
                      b)  Test Wednesday on chapter 20.

Friday, March 2, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         ReadyBook pages 35-40 due Monday.

Grade 8:
1.  ***            See all upcoming assignments and tests for next week  below.

Thursday, March 1, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***            Tomorrow is a half day, with a 11:00AM dismissal.
2.  ***            Please sign and return the note about interest in the Philadelphia trip.
3.  SS:          Test tomorrow on chapter 5.
4.  ELA:        ***Due Monday - Complete ReadyBook pages 35-40.


Grade 8:
1.  SS:          a)  Immigration Interview Project is due next Tuesday, 3/6.
                     b)  Test next Wednesday, 3/7 on chapter 20.
2.  ELA:        a)  Vocabulary Test tomorrow.
                     b)  ***Due Tuesday - Complete ReadyBook pages 38-42.
                     c)  Edited and typed Dedication Page for Memory Book is due Tuesday.
                     d)  First draft of "Memories" poem is due next Friday, 3/9.  ***Scrapbooks
                          must be brought in by then.

Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:          Test tomorrow on chapter 14.
2.  ELA:         Complete Ready Book pages 32-34.
3.  SS:           Test Friday on chapter 5.  ***Students received a study outline today.
4.  ***             Please sign and return note about interest in Philadelphia trip.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         a)  Complete Ready Book pages 35-37.
          :           b)  Vocabulary Test Friday.  (See below.)
2.  SS:           a)  Immigration Interview Project is due next Tuesday, 3/6.
                      b)  Test next Wednesday, 3/7 on chapter 20.
                      c)  Complete today's classwork:  Guided Reading 20-3

Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:          Test Thursday on chapter 14.
2.  SS:           Test Friday on chapter.
3.  ELA:         Final draft of essay due tomorrow.  ***It will be collected.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:           a)  Immigration Interview Project is now due next Tuesday, 3/6.
                      b)  Test Wednesday, 3/7 on chapter 20.
2.  ELA:         a)  Final draft of essay due tomorrow.  ***It will be collected.
                      b)  Voc Test Fri.  See below.

Monday, February 26, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:        a)  Final drafts of compare/contrast essay are due Wednesday, 2/28.  This
                          grade will count as a te
                     b)  Test tomorrow on A Christmas Carol: Marley and Me. ***The test will
                           be taken with the iPad online.  Students must have a fully charged
                           iPad tomorrow.
2.  SS:           a)  Section 5 questions #1-5 on page 152.
                      b)  Test Friday, 3/2 on chapter 5.
3.  Rel:          Test Thursday on chapter 14 (Baptism).
4.  ***             Return signed tear-off regarding online grades.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:        a)  Final drafts of compare/contrast essay are due Wednesday, 2/28.
                     b)  Test tomorrow on Anne Frank (and Timeline).  ***The test will be taken
                           with the ipad online.  Students must have a fully charged iPad tom.
                     c)  Vovabulary Test Friday on 20 words from novel.
2.  SS:           Finished Immigration Interview Project is due Friday, 3/2.
                     



Friday, February 23, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:        a)  Complete rough draft of your compare/contrast essay by Mon.
                     b)  Test Tuesday.  See below.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:        a)  Complete rough draft of your compare/contrast essay by Mon.
                     b)  Test Tuesday.  See below.
2.  SS:          Completed immigration Interview Project is due next Friday, March 2nd.    

Thursday, February 22, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:          Current Events due tomorrow.  See topic below.
2.  ELA:        a)  Complete the introductory paragraph for your compare/contrast essay.
                     b)  Test Tuesday on A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:          Current Events due tomorrow.  See topic below.
2.  ELA:        a)  Test Tuesday on Anne Frank play.
                     b)  Finished first draft of compare/contrast essay due Monday.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         Ready Book - pages 29-31.  Write the Extended Response essay using the
                      Planning Page we completed in class today.
2.  SS:           a)  Current Events due Friday.  In honor of Black History Month, search for
                      an article of African-American accomplishments and contributions.
                      b)  Chapter 5, section 3 questions #1-5 on page 146.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         a)  Ready Book - pages 32-34.  Write the Extended Response essay using 
                      the Planning Page we completed in class today.
                      b)  Complete 3 assigned NEWSELA articles.

2.  SS:           Current Events due Friday.  In honor of Black History Month, search for
                      an article of African-American accomplishments and contributions.

Friday, February 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         Test prep:  Ready Book - Complete pages 17-28.
2.  ***             Return signed Test Folders on Wednesday.
3.  ***             Enjoy the long weekend!

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         Test prep:  Ready Book - Complete pages 19-31.
2.  SS:           You should be working on your Immigration Interview Project.
3.  ***             You should be collecting scrapbook materials.  Work begins soon.
4.  ***             Enjoy the long weekend!

Thursday, February 15, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:           Current Events due tomorrow (Arts/Culture article)
2.  ***             Tomorrow is a half day with 12:00 dismissal.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:           Current Events due tomorrow (Immigration article)
2.  ELA:         On your iPad - Today we watched the movie The Boy in the Striped 
                      Pajamas, Compare it to the novel.  List at least 5 significant differences 
                      between the two.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:          Write a paragraph about one thing that you will do during Lent to help you
                     grow closer to Jesus.  Explain.  Write it on looseleaf - it will be collected.
2.  SS:          Current Events due Friday (Arts/Culture article)

Grade 8:
1.  SS:          Current Events due Friday (Immigration article)
2.  ***            Many students did not return the signed tear-off regarding Memory Books.
                     Please do so if you have not.
                   
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:           a)  Current Events due Friday - Culture and the Arts article
2.  ELA:         Two Pearson online worksheets have been assigned:  Concept Voc and
                      Word Study (1 pg) AND Latin prefix "para-" (2 pgs)
3.  ***            Tomorrow is a Velentine's Day dress down.  If you would like to participate,
                      please bring in $3.00.  There will also be a bake sale at lunch.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:           a)  You must hand in the name of the person you are speaking and his/her
                           country for your immigration interview project.  This is due tomorrow.
                      b)  Current Events due Friday - Immigration article.
                      c)  Questions #1-5 on page 589.
2.  ELA:         Novel test tomorrow on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. You may use your
                      novel during the test.
3.  ***             Students received the guidelines for making their Memory Books.  Please
                      sign and return the tear-offs tomorrow acknowledging you have read and
                      understand what is expected.
                         

Monday, February 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:          Study for test tomorrow on chapter 13.
2.  SS:           Complete questions #1-5 on page 141 (Chap 5, section 2)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         a)  Test on novel has been  moved to Wednesday.
                      b)  Complete page 198 in My Perspectives (Comprehension Check and
                           Research questions at the bottom of page.)
2.   SS:          15 Immigration interview questions are due tomorrow.  *They will be    
                      collected.


Friday, February 9, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         a)  Novel work due Monday.  Quiz.
                      b)  Ready Book - p. 10-16  (Test Prep)
2.  Rel:          Test Tuesday on chapter 13.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         Ready Book - p. 10-17  (Test Prep)
2.   SS:          First parts of Immigration project are due Tuesday (15 interview questions)
                      and Wednesday (name and country of person being interviewed).

Thursday, February 8, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         a)  Novel work due Mon.
2.  Rel:          a)  Test Tuesday, 2/13 on Chapter 13.
                      b)   Activity on page 146.  *Typed or on looseleaf to be collected.  *It must
                           answer the 2 questions (in 2 paragraphs). 
3.   SS:          Read and prepare your part in Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream"
                      speech.  Remember to read with expression and emotion. 
Grade 8:
1.   SS:          An immigration project was assigned today.  It will be due in stages, starting
                      with next Tuesday & Wednesday.  The final project is due on Friday, 
                      March 2nd.  A sheet was distributed with due dates and guidelines.


Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:         a)  Novel work due Mon.
                      b)  Complete pg 291 in My Perspectives (Comprehension Check)
2.   SS:          Finish Guided Reading 5-1 which was started in class.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:          Complete Guided Reading 20-1 for tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:        See below.
2.   SS:         Chapter 5, section 1:  Quest #1-5 on page 137.  *On iPad.  *Copy questions.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:         Chap. 20, section 1:  Questions #1-5 on page 580.  *Copy questions.  *On
                     iPad.

Monday, February 5, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:        a)  Read Chap 10-12 and complete study guide questions by next Mon, 2/12.
                          *Quiz.
                     b)  Complete Ready Book pages 1-9 by tomorrow.
2.  Rel:          *On you Ipad - Write one paragraph answering the following question:
                      "Where do you think you can begin to look in order to recognize God in your
                        life?"

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:         a)  Complete Ready Book pages 1-9 by tomorrow.
                      b)  Complete today's classwork if you have not - My Perspectives - p. 189,
                            Questions #1-3.

Friday, February 2, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:        The Outsiders - Chap 8 & 9 due Monday.  *Quiz.
2.  ***            Monday, 2/5 is a half day with noon dismissal.  Parent/Teacer Conferences
                     will be held from 1-3 and 6-8.  If you wish to attend, please send in the
                     tear-off.  Parents will receive an email on Monday with usernames and
                     instructions for viewing their child's report card.  ***No paper report cards
                     will be distributed.
3.  ***            If you have not sent in your donation for Cystic Fibrosis, we are accepting
                     donations all through next week.

 

Thursday, February 1, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***           Our class donations for tomorrow's Dance-a-thon to support Cystic Fibrosis
                     are very low.  Please send in your donations tomorrow.
2.  ***            Students may bring in breakfast tomorrow.
3.  ***            Students should wear their Dance-a-thon T-shirts with gym bottoms 
                     tomorrow.  If you did not purchase a shirt, please wear a gym uniform (top &
                     bottom).
            

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***         Get your Royal Blue on for Color Wars!
2.  ***         Some students still need to bring in Campbell Soup cans for Color Wars!
3.  ***         As it is also Buddy Day, bring in a part of your Literature Day costume to wear
                  while we read to our 3-year-old buddies. 

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***         Tomorrow is Culture Day.  Please remember to bring in anything you may
                  need for your performance.  In addition, please bring in your food item,
                  along with an attached recipe.  (Please avoid nuts because of food
                  allergies.  We will begin at 12:30 in the gym, and then  move into the
                  cafeteria for the food and board displays.
2.  ***         We still have students who have not brought in Campbell Soup cans.
                  We need them for the Color Wars competition on Thursday.
3.  ***         Letters were sent home today regarding Parent/Teacher Conferences to
                  be held next Monday, 2/5.  Some parents have been requested to attend.
                  Others have the option.  Please return the tear-off slips indicating the 
                  time you prefer.

Monday, January 29, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:     Read chapters 8 & 9 of The Outsiders by next Monday, Feb 5th.  *Quiz
2.  ***         Come to school dressed in your Literature Day costume.  You may change
                   into your gym uniform after presentations.
3.  ***          Remember to bring in Campbell Soup cans!

Friday, January 26, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Students MUST FINISH their Book Projects this weekend.  Completed books
                 will be collected Monday morning.
2.  ***        Please send in  Campbell Soup cans for the food drive and Color Wars 
                 competition.  We need the small size: 10 1/2 - 10 3/4 ounces.
3.  ***        Please refer to the Catholic Schools Week schedule above for next week's
                 activities.  

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ***        Tomorrow is a half day with a 11:00 dismissal.
2.  ***        Students should continue working on their Literature Day Book Projects.
3.  ***        Please return signed test folders tomorrow.  They also contain midterm grades.

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:   a)  We are in full swing working on our books for Literature Day.  Some students
                     need to print out pages at home or make further proofreading corrections.
                     Please have what you need for class tomorrow.
                b)  The Outsiders chapters 6-7 (reading and study guide questions) are due
                     next Monday, 1/29.  *Quiz

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas chapters 15-20 (reading and study guide
                 questions) are due next Monday, 1/29.  *Quiz

Monday, January 22, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:   a)  Literature Day book drafts are due tomorrow.  Please print out pages if they
                     were written on iPads.
                b)  The Outsiders chap 6-7 study guide questions are due next Monday, 1/29.
                     Be prepared for a quiz.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:    Novel HW and Quiz moved to tomorrow.
2.   SS:     Class debates moved to tomorrow.

Friday, January 19, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:    Midterm Monday.  Study!
2.  ELA:   The Outsiders chap 4-5 study guide questions are due Mon.  *Quiz on reading.
3.  ***       Literature Day book project first draft is due Tuesday.  We have been working
                on this in class, so students should be far along.  
4.  ***       Students will be given another opportunity on Monday to work on and complete 
                their presentation boards for Culture Day.  Please be sure to bring in any other
                research, pictures, and supplies needed.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   The Boy in the Striped Pajamas chap 8-14 study guide questions are due Mon.
                *Quiz on reading.
2.  SS:      We will finish up class debates.


Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  SS:     Study for Midterm tomorrow.
2.  ***       Please send in baked goods donation for bake sale tomorrow.  Remember to 
                bring in money to purchase something at bake sale to help offset cost of
                Dance-a-thon T-shirts.

Grade 8:
1.  SS:    a)  Study for Midterm tomorrow.
               b)  We will finish up class debates when we meet again.

Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Read Chapters 4-5 and complete all study guide work by next Monday, 1/22.
               Be prepared for a quiz.
2.  Math: Midterm tomorrow.
3.  SS:    Midterm Tursday.
4.  Sci:    Midterm Friday.
5.  ***      Bring in baked goods for bake sale on Thursday.
6.  ***      Friday is a half day with noon dismissal.
7.  Rel:    a)  Midterm Monday, 1/22.
               b)  Open Book test tomorrow on chapter 5.


Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Read Chapters 8-14 and complete all study guide work by next Monday, 1/22.  
               Be prepared for a quiz.
2.  SS:    Midterm Thursday.

Friday, January 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:            Read chapters 2-3 and answer all study guide questions by Tuesday.
2.   SS:             Study for  midterm Thursday.
3.  ***                No school Monday.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:            Read chapters 2-7 and answer all study guide questions by Tuesday.
2.  SS:              Study for Midterm Thursday.


Thursday, January 11, 2018
Grades 7 & 8:
***************ELA Midterm tomorrow.  Please be sure to have a fully charged ipad.
***************Gr 8:  Return signed test folders.
 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Grades 7 & 8:
***************SEE BELOW
***************Gr 7:  Return signed test folders.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   ***        ELA Midterm is Friday.  Please be sure to have a fully charged ipad for Part 1.
2.   SS:      Current Events is due Thursday.  "Good News" article.
3.   ELA:    1)  Book Planning page is due Thursday.
                  2)  Complete study guide questions and writing activity for chapter 1 by tom.on
                       your iPad.  
                  3)  Read chapters 2 & 3 by next Tuesday, 1/16.  Complete questions and 
                       writing activity.  Be prepared for a quiz.
Grade 8:
1.  ***         ELA Midterm is Friday.  Please be sure to have a fully charged iPad for Part 1.
2.   SS:      Current Events is due Thursday.  "Good News" article.
3.  ELA:     1)  Read chapters 2-7 by next Tuesday, 1/16.  Complete questions and
                       writing activity on your iPad.  Be prepared for a quiz.

Monday, January 8, 2018
Grades 7 & 8:
1.   SS:     Current Events due Thursday.  Select a "Good News" article.
2.   ***       Study for  midterms.  Friday is our first  midterm:  ELA.

Friday, January 5, 2018
Grades 7 & 8:
1.   SS:   Test Monday

Wednesday, January 3, 2018
***Enjoy your snow day tomorrow!  
Grade 7:
1.   SS:   Test on Chapter 4 has been rescheduled for Monday.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   Test on Chapter 19 has been rescheduled for Monday.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018
Grade 7:
1.   ELA:  Complete Comprehension Check - p. 259 (My Perspectives)
2.    SS:   a)  Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 124 (section 4)
                b)  Test Friday, 1/5 on Chapter 4.
3.   ***      MAP Testing Wednesday,and Thursday.  Please make sure all
                iPads are fully charged.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:    a)  Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 569.
                b)  Test Friday on Chapter 19.
 

Thursday, December 21, 2017
Grades 7 & 8:
1.   ***    There is no specific assignment for the Christmas break.  However,
               students are strongly encouraged to study for their midterms.
2.   ***    I want to thank all of my students for their very generous Christmas
              gifts!  I am truly blessed to have all of you in my life.  Enjoy the break
              and I will see you in 2018!

Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Grade 7:
1.   ***    Bring in desserts to share with the wing for our Christmas buffet.  Food
              should be finger-tyoe foods, such as cookies, brownies, etc...
2.   ***    If you wish to participate in our grab-bag, please be sure to have your
              $10 item tomorrow.


Monday, December 18, 2017
Grade 7:
1.   ***        Please wear gym uniforms tomorrow.  The original trip note stated  that students must bring
                  a bagged lunch.  However, there will be an opportunity to buy lunch tomorrow when we 
                  return from the trip.  Chaperones should meet by the main office between 9:00 and 9:15. 
2.   SS:      Copy and complete questions #1-5 (section 3)
3.  Rel:      Read and complete pages 92-93.  ***Test on Chapter 8 is Wednesday.     

Grade 8:
1.   ***       Midterm Review Outlines were distributed today.
2.   SS:     Questions #1-5 on page 564.

Thursday, December 14, 2017
Grade 7:
1.   SS:       a)  Current Events due tomorrow.
                   b)  Questions #1-5 on page 114 (section 2)
2.   ***        Return signed test folders tomorrow.
3.   ***        Please send in $8 for book money ASAP if you have not already 
                  done so.

Grade 8:
1.   ***       Return signed test folders tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Grade 7:
1.   SS:   Current Events is due Friday.  Topic:  International News.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   a)  Copu and complete questions #1-5 on page 559 (section 2)
               b)  Current Events is due Friday.  Topic:  International News.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Grade 7:
1.   SS:   Current Events is due Friday.  Topic:  International News.
2.  Rel:   We will be heading to Church tomorrow afternoon to receive the
               sacrament of Penance.  Please have your child review the Act of
               Contrition.
3.  ***Christmas Bake Sale tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   Current Events due Friday.  Topic:  International News.


Monday, december 11, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Text Questions that correspond to your
               selected text.
2.   SS:   Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 109 (4-1)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Text Questions that correspond to your
               selected text.
2.   SS:   Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 554 (19-1)


Friday, December 8, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ***     Please bring in trip money and permission slips by Tuesday.  We are
              still in need of one more parent chaperone.
2.  ***     Please send in $8.00 for our next novel.  I will be distributing books
              soon.

Thursday, December 7, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:  Study for test tomorrow 
2.  ELA:  a)  Final draft of Narrative poem with analysis due tomorrow.
               b)  Finish group work slide for presentation tomorrow.
3.   SS:   Read NEWSELA article and answer questions ("Early British Colonies
               in America")

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Final drafts of narrative poems are due Friday with separate analysis 
               page.
2.  Rel:   Test Friday on chapter 2.
3.  ***      Tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at noon.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Final drafts of Informational Reports are due tomorrow, with Works
               Cited page.  *Must be typed (double-spaced)
2.   SS:   Test tomorrow on chapter 18.


Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Write a first draft of a narrative poem, describing a lesson you learned
               through personal experience.  You must use a symbol (metaphor) and
               other poetic techniques we discussed in class.  Refer to the poems we
               read as examples.  Your first draft is due tomorrow.  Your final draft will
               also include a separate page with a brief analysis of techniques and
               examples from your poem.
2.   SS:  Study for test tomorrow on chapter 3.
3.  Rel:  Study for test Friday on chapter 2.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Final draft of Informational Report (with Works Cited page) is due on
               Thursday.  It MUST be typed, double spaced, 12 pt font.
2.   SS:   Study for test Thursday on chapter 18.


Monday, December 4, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Pearson online worksheet (Author's Style - Rhyme & Repetition)
               b)  Literature Test tomorrow: Poetry - Review pages 94-102.
2.  Rel:   Complete and color Advent calendar.  Due tomorrow.
3.   SS:   Test Wednesday on chapter 3.  A study review was given today.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Informational Report Final Draft due Thursday, including Works Cited 
               page (sources).
2.   SS:   a)  Guided Reading pages18-1 to 18-4 due tomorrow.
               b)  Test on chapter 18 Thursday.  A study review was given today.

Friday, December 1, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Test Tuesday on Poetry selections:  "Mother to Son" and "To James"
2.    SS:   a)  Guided Reading pages due Monday.
                b)  Test on chapter 3 Wednesday

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:   a)  Informational Report draft due Monday.  (See below)
                b)  Grammar Quiz Monday on Verb Moods
2.    SS:   a)  Current Events due Monday
                b)  Section 4 questions #1-5 due Monday
                c)  Guided Reading pages due Tuesday
                d)  Test Thursday on Chapter 18

Thursday, November 30, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  2 Pearson online worksheets (Symbolism & Concept Voc/Word Study)
2.   SS:   a)  Current Events due tomorrow (Science article)
               b)  Section 5 quest #1-5 on page 96 due tomorrow
               c)  Guided Reading pages 3-1 to 3-5 due Monday
               d)  Test on chapter 3 Wednesday, 12/6
3.  Christmas Fair tomorrow!  Dress down in Christmas colors.  Bring a bagged 
     lunch and spending money.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   a)  Current Events due Monday.
               b)  Section 4 questions #1-5 on page 547 due Monday.
               c)  Guided Reading pages 18-1 to 18-4 due Tuesday.
               d)  Test on chapter 18 Thursday, 12/7.
2.  ELA:  Informational Report draft is due Monday, including Works Cited page.
               Details of the assignment were given in class.
               ***Grammar Quiz Monday on Verb Moods

Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Text Questions)
2.   SS:   Current Events due Friday.
3.  ***      Return signed test folders.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:  Current Events due Monday.
***  Good luck tonight at the Robotics Competition!

Tursday, November 28, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Media Voc)
2.   SS:   a)  Copy and complete questions #1-5 on pg. 93 (section 4)
               b)  Current Events due Friday (Science News)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Point-of-View in Fiction - RP)
2.   SS:   Current Events due Thursday

Monday, November 27, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Media Questions)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc and Word Study)
2.   SS:   Quest #1-5 on page 543 (section 3)
3.  ***Please return signed test folders

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:  NY Encounter Contest (poster or essay) is due tomorrow.

Monday, November 20, 2017
Grades 7:
1.  ELA: Complete 4 NEWSELA articles if you did not finish in class.
2.  Rel:  NY Encounter Contest (poster or essay) due Wed.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Complete 4 NEWELA articles if you did not finish in class.

Friday, November 17, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Students will have gym on Monday.  Please wear gym uniforms.
2.  Our movie trip is Tuesday.  Students should wear gym uniforms. They must
     bring lunch from home.  No cafeteria service will be available.
3.  Rel:  Students received instructions for a contest assignment.  It is not an 
                 optional assignment.  This will count as a religion grade for the 2nd
             quarter.  They must choose either the art poster OR the essay.         
             Contest question:  "How does Abraham help us to know what
             it means to be a father?"  Refer to class notes we took on Bible
             scriptures about Abraham.  Due Date:  Wednesday, 11/22.
             
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Grammar quiz on clauses tomorrow.
               b)  Pearson online worksheet (media questions)
               c)  Class Spelling Bee tomorrow
2.  Rel:   Test tomorrow on chapter 1.
3.   SS:   Bar Graph due tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Class Spelling Bee tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheets (characterization & independent/dependent
               clauses)
2.   SS:   a)  Bar graphs due Friday
               b)  Section 3 questions #1-5 on page 87 (on iPad)
3.  Rel:   Test Friday on chapter 1

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   Complete classwork worksheet if you did not finish it in class.


Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Pearson online worksheet (concept voc/word study)
2.  Rel:   Test Friday on chapter 1
2.   SS:   Bar Graph project due Fri, 11/17.  Information was given in class today.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Literature Test tom (Poetry).  See below.
2.    SS:  Section 2 questions #1-5 on page 536.

Monday, November 13, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:   Test Friday on chapter 1
2.  ELA:  Pearson lonline worksheet (Text questions)
3.   SS:   Copy and answer questions #1-5 on page 82 on iPad.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Pearson online worksheet (Author's Style: Word Choice)
               b)  Literature Test Wednesday on Poetry.  Re-read poems ("Hanging
                    Fire" & "Translating Grandfather's House") and review workbook
                    pages 54-65.


Thursday, November 8, 2017
Grades 7& 8:
1.  ***We will have our class Spelling Bees next Friday, 11/17.  Practice!  The
         school Spelling Bee will take place on Wednesday, 11/22.
2.  Thank you to all who helped make yesterday's Veterans Day Assembly a
     success.
3.  Tonight's 7th & 8th Grade Dance is postponed due to boiler work.  An
     alternate date will be scheduled.
4.  Have a nice weekend!

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete Pearson online worksheet (Conjunctions)
               b)  Literature test Thursday.
2.  ***      Tomorrow is our Veterans Day Assembly.  Parents are welcome to
                attend.  It begins at 1:00.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete Pearson online worksheet (Forms of Poetry)
               b)  Literature test Thursday.

Monday, November 6, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete 2 Pearson online worksheets (Suffix -ment & Main Idea)
               b)  Literature Test Thursday on novel Ribbons.
2.   SS:   Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 75 (chap 3, section 1)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete Pearson online worksheet (Voc and Word Study)
               b)  Literature Test Thursday on novel All Quiet on the Western Front
2.   SS:   Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 529 (chap 18, section 1)
3.   ***     Return signed test folders tomorrow.

Thursday, November 2, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:   Final drafts due tomorrow.  See below.

Grade 8:
1.  ***      Good luck on the TACHS Exam tomorrow!

Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Final drafts of non-fiction personal narratives must be submitted on
              Google Docs by Friday, 11/3.
2.  ***     Our class will attend Rafflemania tomorrow at 8:30am.  Please send
              your child with money to purchase raffle tickets and snacks.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:   Profile of Saints is due tomorrow.
2.  ***     If you have not sent in movie trip permission form and payment,
              please send it in because tomorrow is the deadline.
3.  ***     We are collecting items for Veterans.  A letter was sent home.
4.  ***     Our class is being asked to bring in canned yams for the Sacred Heart
              Parish St. Vincent DePaul's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  All
              donations must be in by Thursday, November 16th.
5.  ***     Have fun Trick-or-Treating!  
6.  ***     Don't forget!  We change to winter uniforms tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ***    Happy Halloween!  


Monday, October 30, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Complete first draft of non-fiction personal narrative and then submit it
               on Google Classroom.
2.  Rel:   Profile of Saints is due Wednesday, 11/1.
3.  Halloween Reminders:  Dress in Halloween colors.  Bring in breakfast.
4.  ***Please sign and return test folders tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:  Study for test tomorrow on chapter 17.


Friday, October 27, 2017
Grade 7:
1.   Trip money is due by Wednesday, 11/1.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:    Test on chapter 17-  Tuesday, 10/31.


Thursday, October 26, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA: Novel work due tomorrow (Quiz)
2.   SS:  a)  Current Events due tomorrow.
              b)  Test tomorrow on chapter 2.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA: Novel work due tomorrow (Quiz)
2.   SS:  a)  Current Events due tomorrow.
              b)  Guided Reading assignments due tomorrow.
              c)  Test Tuesday 10/31 on chapter 17.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  finish the introductory paragraph to your personal narrative
                    if you have not already done so.
               b)  Novel work due Fri.  (Quiz)
2.   SS:   a)  Guided reading pages due tomorrow (2-1 to 2-4).
               b)  Test Fri on chap 2.
               c)  Current Events due Fri.          

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Literature Test tomorrow.
               b)  Novel work due Fri.
2.   SS:   a)  Current Events due Fri.
               b)  Guided Reading pages due Fri.  (17-1 to 17-5)
               c)  Section 5 questions #1-5 on page 516 due tomorrow.
               d)  Test next Tuesday, 10/31 on chapter 17.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Novel work due Fri.
2.   SS:   See below. (Test study outline was given today.)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Literature Test Thursday. (See below.)
2.   SS:   a)  Section 4 questions #1-5 on page 511 due tomorrow.
               b)  Current Events due Friday.


Monday, October 23, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Literature Test tomorrow.  See below and review stories,
                    adjectives, Latin suffix (-ity), point of view, and vocabulary.
               b)  Novel work due Friday.  See below.
2.   SS:   a)  Current Events due Friday.
               b)  Section 4 questions #1-5 due tomorrow.
               c)  Guided Reading pages 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4 due Thursday.
               d)  Test Friday on chapter 2.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Literature Test Thursday.  Reeview stories below, Latin
                    suffix (-ous), Author's Word Choice (Tone), connotations.
                    denotations, verb moods, and vocabulary.
               b)  Novel work due Friday.
               c)  Worksheet on Verb Moods due tomorrow.
2.   SS:   a)  Current Events due Friday. 
               b)  Section 3 #1-5 on page 507.

Friday, October 20, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a) Literature Quiz ("A Simple Act" & from "An Invisible Thread")
                   Tuesday, 10/24.
               b) Novel work for chapters 14-15 is due next Friday, 10/27.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a) Novel work for chapters 11-12 is due next Friday, 10/27.
               b)  Literature Quiz ("You Are the Electric Boogaloo" & "Just Be
                    Yourself!") next Wednesday, 10/25.

Thursday, October 19, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  *******Sign and return test folders by tomorrow.
2.  ELA:  a)  Novel work due tomorrow.
               b)  Worksheet on adjectives.
3.   SS:   Section 3 questions #1-5 on page 55.


Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete 2 online Pearson worksheets (tone & -ous suffix)
               b)  Novel work due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete 2 Pearson online worksheets:  Point of View & -ity Latin
                    Suffix
               b)  Novel work due Friday.  See below.
2.  ***If you have not returned a signed Progress Report, please send it in.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete Pearson online worksheet:  Word Study
               b)  Novel work due Friday.  See below.
2.   SS:   Section 2 Quest #1-5 on page 503.
3.  *******Please sign and return test folders by tomorrow.  

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Complete  voc/word study worksheet on iPad (Pearson online).
               b)  Novel work for chapters 11-13 is due Friday.
2.   SS:   Copy and complete questions for chap 2, section 2,( #1-5 on page 49),on iPad..
3.  ******  Please sign and return Progress Reports tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel work for chapters 9 & 10 is due Friday.
               b)  Revised Final Drafts of Non-Fiction Personal Narratives are due tomorrow.  All work is to
                    be submitted on GoogleClassroom.
2.   SS:   Chap 17, section 1 questions #1-5 on iPad.  Copy questions.

Friday, October 13, 2017
Grade 7 & 8:
1.  ELA:  See below (novel work due next Friday)
2.  ***Reminder:  There is no school Monday due to a teachers' conference.

Thursday, October 12, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ***Reminder:  tomorrow is a half day with noon dismissal.
2.  ELA:  a)  Use your Venn Diagram from today's lesson to write 2 paragraphs comparing and 
                    contrasting the characters of Robin and her Grandmother.  (on iPad)
               b)  Novel work for chapters 11-13 is due next Friday, 10.20.(Quiz)
3.  Rel:   Study for test tomorrow on chap 21.
4.  SS:    Current Events is due tomorrow.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel work for chapters 9 & 10 is due next Friday, 10/20.  (Quiz)
               b)  Turn in your Non-Fiction Personal Narrative DRAFT on Google Classroom tonight.
2.   SS:   Current Events is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel work for chapters 9& 10 is due tomorrow. (Quiz)
               b)  Complete worksheet on adverbs.
2.  Rel:   Test Friday on chapter 21.
3.   SS:   Current Events due Friday.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:  Current Events due Friday.
2.  ELA:  Novel work for chapters 7 & 8 is due tomorrow.  (Quiz)

Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  My Perspectives p. 32: Ananlyze the Text questions #1-4 on iPad.  Copy questions.
                    ***Students can access their online textbook with their Pearson login information.
               b)  Novel work for chapters 9 & 10 is due Thursday.
2.   SS:   a)  Chap 2,  section 1 questions #1-5 on p. 41.  ipad and copy questions.
               b)  Current Events is due Friday.
3.  Rel:    Test Friday, 10/13 on chapter 21.

Grade 8:
1.   SS:   a)  Test tomorrow on chapter 16.
               b)  Current Events is due Friday.
2.  ELA:  a)  Novel work for chapters 7 & 8 is due Thursday.

Friday, October 6, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Novel work for chapters 9 & 10 is due next Thursday, 10/12.
2.  ***Please return signed test folders by Tuesday.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Novel work for Chap 7 & 8 due next Thirsday, 10/12.
2.   SS:  Guided Reading pages 16-1 to 16-5 is due next Tuesday.
3.  ***Please return signed test folders by Tuesday.


Thursday, October 5, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Novel work for Ribbons chap 4-8 is due tomorrow.  Quiz, too.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Novel work for All Quiet on the Western Front chap 5 & 6 is due tomorrow.  Quiz, too.
      SS:  Guided Reading 16-1 to 16-5 is due Tuesday.  There will be a test Wednesday on chap 16.
              A study outline was given out today.


Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel chapters due Fri.  (Quiz)
2.  Rel:   Good Samaritan comic strip due tomorrow.  See below.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a) Novel chapters due Fri.  (Quiz)
               b)  Literature Test tomorrow.  Review "The Medicine Bag," "Apache Girl," Active and Passive
               Verbs, all voc (including media voc)
               c)  Complete worksheet on Media Vocabulary.  Due tomorrow.
2.   SS:   a)  13th Amendment poster due tomorrow.  See below.
               b)  Section 5 questions #1-5 on page 488 due tomorrow on iPad.


Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel work due Fri.  See below.
               b)  Write a Monologue.  Assignment is explained on p.31.  To be collected.  Due tomorrow.
2.   SS:   Study for test tomorrow on chapter 1.
3.  Rel:   Comic strip due Thursday.  On a white sheet of computer paper, make a comic strip (at least
              4 frames) depicting a modern-day Good Samaritan parable.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel work due Fri.  See below.
               b)  Literature test Thursday.
               c)  My Perspectives: pages 30-31.
2.   SS:   Due Thursday - On a white sheet of computer paper, create a poster about the 13th 
               Amendment (The end of slavery).  It should have a slogan and be colorful.


Monday, October 2, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  a)  Literature Test tomorrow ("Two Kinds").  Re-read the story in My Perspectives.
               b)  Ribbons novel work due Friday.
2.   SS:   a)  Complete guided reading questions (1-1. 1-2, 1-3) on your iPad. Due tomorrow.
              b)  Test Wednesday on chap 1.  An outline review was given in class today.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Monologue due tomorrow (p.27).  It will be collected.  Typed or on looseleaf.
               b)  Literature Test on Thursday.
2.   SS:   Section 4 questions #1-5 on page 480 due tomorrow.

Friday, September 29. 2017
Grade 7:
1.  SS:     Section 3 questions #1-5 due Monday.  See below.
2.  ELA:   a)  Literature Test Tues.  See below.
                b)  Novel work for chapters 4-8 is due next Friday, 10/6.  This includes questions and 
                     writing activities.
                c)  Quiz Monday on Nouns and Pronouns

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Novel work for chapters 5 & 6 is due next Friday, 10/6.  This includes questions and the
                    writing activity.
               b)  Quiz Monday on Active/Passive Verbs


Thursday, September 28, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Our class will be visiting the Scholastic Book Fair tomorrow at 9am.  Please
     bring in money if you wish to purchase books.  
2.  ELA: a) Novel chapters and work due tomorrow. *Quiz on the reading.   Please see below.
              b) Complete worksheet on Nouns and Pronouns by tomorrow (front & back).
              c) Literature Test Tuesday, 10/3 on "Two Kinds".  Review voc words and reread the story.  It
                  will also cover grammar we have learned.
3.  SS:   a) Current Events due tomorrow.
              b) Section 3 questions #1-5 on page 32.  Copy questions and answer in complete sentences.
                 On iPad.  Due Monday, 10/2.  There will be a test next week on chap,1 (probably Wed or
                 Thurs).  
           
Grade 8:
1.  ELA: a)  Novel chapters and work due tomorrow.  *Quiz on the reading.  Please see below.             
              b)  Complete worksheet on Active and Passive Verbs
2.  SS:   Current Events due tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  We are taking a trip tomorrow to St. Joseph by the Sea High School.  If you have not returned a
     signed permission slip and $5.00, your child may not attend.  Please send it in tomorrow morning.
     Students should wear their summer uniforms.  Lunch will be provided, but students may bring a few
     dollars for vending machines if they like.
2.  ELA:  a)  Read chap 1-3 of Ribbons and complete all questions and writing activities by Friday.
                    ***There will be a brief quiz to see if you have read the chapters.
               b)  Complete word study worksheet (Latin prefixes) - front and back by tomorrow.
3.   SS:  Current Events due Friday.
4.  Rel:  Study for test Thursday on chap 20.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Read chap 1-4 of All Quiet on the Western Front and complete all questions and writing
                    activities by Friday.
2.   SS:  Current Events due Friday.

Friday, September 22, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  A few students have still not brought in trip permission slips/payment and book money.  Please
     bring them in by Tuesday.
2.  There is no school Monday due to a teacher conference.
3.  Rel:  a) Quizlet flashcards of glossary terms are due Tuesday (on ipad).
              b)  Test Thursday 9/28 on chapter 20.
4.  Novels and study guides were distributed today.  Please read chapters 1-3 and answer all questions
    and writing activities by next Friday, 9/29.  (on iPad)

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a) complete classwork from today: p.23.
              b)  Read and complete all work for novel by next Friday, 9/29 (chapters 1-4)

Thursday, September 21, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Rel:  Create a poster on computer paper showing how Sacred Heart Parish is a sign of God's love
     for humanity. make it colorful and attractive, including some illustrations and not just words.  Due 
     tomorrow.
2.  ELA:  Finish work on page 27.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  a)  Due next Friday, 9/29.  Read chapters 1-4 of our first novel (All Quiet on the Western 
     Front).Answer all questions and writing activities.  Books and study guides were distributed today
     in class.  Please send in $8.00 book money if you have not already done so.
               b)  Complete worksheet on word study.  Due tomorrow.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  ELA:  Extended Response question (5 paragraph essay) on your iPad.  Due tomorrow.
2.  Trip permission forms were sent home today.  Please sign and return ASAP because the trip is
     next Wednesday.  Please send in a note if you are willing to chaperone.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Extended Response question (3 paragraph essay) on your iPad.  Due tomorrow.

Monday, September 18, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  There is no school tomorrow due to a religious conference for teachers.
2.  ELA:  Complete Short-Response Questions (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3, 4a, 4b) on your iPad.  All answers
    should be written in complte sentences, and will require more than one sentence.  *Due Wed.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Complete Short-Response Questions (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4) on your iPad.  All answers
     should be written in complete sentences, and will require more than one sentence.  *Due Wed.

Thursday, September 14, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Students and parents must attend a mandatory meeting tonight at St. Joseph by the Sea High 
     School at 7:30PM.  iPads will be distributed.

2.  ELA:  Research your chosen topic from Two Kinds. Remember to include your research question.
     * on looseleaf.

3.   SS:  Current Events is due tomorrow.


Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Research your chosen topic on The Medicine Bag.Remember to include your research
     question.  *On ipad.

2.   SS:  a)  Complete questions for section 3, #1-5 on your iPad.
              b)  Current Events due tomorrow.


Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  Friday is a half day with a noon dismissal.
2.  ELA:  On looseleaf - for each of the 6 new voc words: a) define it with its part of speech; b) copy
     the sentence from the story in which it appears; c) write a sentence of your own showing your
     understanding of the word.
3.   SS:  Section 2 Questions #1-5.  Copy questions and answer in complete sentences.  Looseleaf.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  on your iPad:  for each of the 5 new voc words:  a) define it with its part of speech; b) copy
     the sentence from the story in which it appears; c) write a sentence of your own showing your
     understanding of the word.
2.   SS:  on your iPad:  section 2 questions #1-5.

Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Grade 7:
1.  There is a Parent Orientation meeting tonight at 6:30.  Please do your best to attend, giving us a
     great start to the new school year.  Students should return signed tear-offs tomorrow from class
     letters distributed at tonight's meeting.
2.  ELA:  Write about an older person who is close to you.  Describe the relationship.  What have you
     learned from him/her?  What has he/she learned from you?  Assignment should be about a page
     on looseleaf.
3.  Rel:  Write a prayer asking God for His guidance as you journey through adolescence.  It should
     be either typed or written on looseleaf.  It will be collected.
4.   SS:  Current Events assignment is due Fri.  A worksheet was given out today.  It can also be found
      at the bottom of this page.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Speak to someone older than yourself and ask him/her about a significant milestone he/she
     has experienced.  Write about it in 2-3 paragraphs.  Why is it important? How has it affected 
     him/her?  Looseleaf or typed.  It will be collected.
2.   SS:  Current Events assignment is due Fri.  A worksheet was given out today.  It can also be found 
      at the bottom of this page. 

Monday, September 11, 2017

Grade 7:
1.  Please return all completed forms for the office.
2.  ELA:  Complete summary on p 8.
3.   SS:  p 20 section 1, #1-5.  Copy questions and answer in complete sentences.  Looseleaf.

Grade 8:
1.  ELA:  Complete summary on p 8.
2.   SS:  Finish reading chapter 16, section 1:  pgs 463-465.  Answer questions #1-5 on p 465.  Copy
              the questions and answer in complete sentences.  Looseleaf.

***Please note that all summer assignments were due on our first day back to school.  
No late assignments will be accepted after Monday, September 11th.

***If you have not already brought in your school and classroom supplies, please do so as soon as possible,

***Please return all completed  school forms as soon as possible.  Several more were sent home today.

***Students need to cover all workbooks with clear contact paper by Monday.

***Monday, September 11th will be a dress-down day fundraiser for those affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas.  Students should dress in red, white, and blue.  No specific donation amount is required, but please try to be as generous as you can.  Collectively, all money raised by Catholic schools on Staten Island will benefit affected Catholic school students in Texas.  Let's have 100% participation for this worthy cause.  

Grade 7:
1.  Complete your Superhero worksheet, including a photo of yourself.
 

***In the spirit of giving, please br
ing in a donated toy for children of Staten Island servicemen and servicewomen.  The toy drive is being coordinated by our National Junior Honor Society, and will be collected and distributed by Rolling Thunder.