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Welcome to Mrs. Gullo's HW Page
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Classroom Reminders
Parents may reach out to me via email at: cgullo@sacredheartschoolsi.org
Important Announcements
Catholic Schools Week Schedule of EventsSunday, 1/27: * Opening Mass at Holy Rosary at 2:00 P.M.
Monday, 1/28: * Morning Prayer Service
*Religion Bee
*National Junior Honor Society Induction at 1:00 P.M.
Tuesday, 1/29: *Open House for parents 9:00-11:00 A.M.
Wednesday, 1/30: *Free ice cream at lunch
*Grandparents' Day (gr pre-K to 4) in aud. at 1:00 P.M.
*Career Day (gr 5 - 8) at 1:00 P.M. in Gym
Thursday, 1/31: *Buddy Day (morning)
*Color Wars (12:30 P.M.)
Friday, 2/1: *Dance-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis (schedule to follow)
***We will be collecting non-perishable food donations (cans and boxed goods) all throughout Catholic Schools Week for the Feeding Our Neighbors Food Drive.
***Click on the link below to see the Advance article on the 7th Grade and our "adopted" families.
https://www.silive.com/news/2018/12/in-class-sacred-heart-students-buy-gifts-for-those-in-need.html
Friday, January 18, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** We will wrap up MAP testing on Tuesday. Please have a fully charged iPad.
2. *** Bring in props for play.
3. *** Enjoy the long weekend. Stay safe and warm!
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Literature test on Tuesday (See below)
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Please be sure to have a fully charged iPad, as we will continue MAP testing
tomorrow.
2. *** Students may begin bringing in props for our class play to be performed during
Catholic Schools Week.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet: Concept Vocabulary & Word Study
b) Literature Test Tuesday: The Diary of Anne Frank (Act I)
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete p. 110 in My Perspectives.
2. *** Please be sure to have a fully charged iPad tomorrow, as we will begin MAP
testing.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Dialogue
2. *** Please bring in Memory Book tear-off signed by a parent if you haven't
already done so.
3. *** Please be sure to have a fully charged iPad tomorrow, as we will begin MAP testing.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet - Text questions that correspond to your selected
text.
2. SS: Finish your paragraph on YOUR dream for our country/world. Be sure to
include vivid and figurative language,
3. *** Return signed Midterm Grade parent notification sheet.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: My Perspectives - p. 151. Complete Comprehension Check.
2. *** Return signed tear-off ASAP for memory Book Project.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Study for remaining midterms: Math tomorrow, SS Friday, and Religion Moday.
Monday, January 7, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Study for Science Midterm tomorrow.
2. *** Please return signed test folder.
Friday, January 4, 2019
Grades 7 & 8:
***The ELA Midterm will be taken on Monday. Please be sure to have a fully charged iPad because
Part 1 will be taken online.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Completed draft of narrative poem (typed) and illustration due tomorrow.
2. SS: Open Book Test on chap 4 tomorrow. Please review the chapter in preparation.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Create a list of 10 facts about the Holocaust. (on iPad)
2. Rel: Complete page 169.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: First draft of narrative poem is due tomorrow.
2. SS: a) Chapter 4, section 4 questions #1-5 due tomorrow (om iPad).
b) Test Friday on Chapter 4. ***This will be an open-book test.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Grade 7:
Reminders:
1. Students should arrive by 6:30 tonight for the Christmas concert. They will enter
through the glass doors and go into the cafeteria. Please refer to the letter about
proper attire for tonight.
2. Students may bring their breakfast to school tomorrow morning.
3. If students wish to participate in the class Grab Bag, they need to bring their
wrapped gifts tomorrow.
4. Please be sure to have needed supplies for our Chritmas craft tomorrow. Refer to
above announcements.
5. Please send something to share with the class for our Dessert Buffet after lunch. Hot cocoa will
be served.
6. Students may wear their gym uniforms tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Please read all above announcements regarding this week's events.
2. *** If your child wishes to participate in this year's play, please send in
a signed note or the Enrichment registration by TOMORROW.
Monday, December 17, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Rhythm & Repetition) - 2 pgs.
2. SS: Chap 4, section 3 questions #1-5 on page 119.
3. *** Midterm Outlines were distributed today,
Grade 8:
1. *** Midterm Outlines were distributed today.
2. *** Please return signed test folders.
3. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Text Questions for your Independent
Learning selection.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Current Events due tom.
b) Colony brochure due to,.
2. *** Tomorrow is our trip tp Moore HS for the Chritmas show. Please dress
appropriately and bring a bagged lunch.
Grade 8:
*** Good luck to Kelly Shashaty today! She is representing SHS and
competing at the SI Regional Spelling Bee.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Current Events due Friday.
b) Colony Brochure due Friday.
c) Chap 4, section 2 questions #1-5 on pg 114.
2. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc and Word Study)
3. Rel: Test tomorrow on chapter 8.
4. *** Please read all above announcements.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Test tomorrow on "The Setting Sun and the Rolling World." ***This test will be
administered online, so students must have a fully charged iPad to take it.
b) Read your Independent Work selection and complete the First Read chart on
page 80 in My Perspectives. Independent reading selections are only available
on PearsonRealize online.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Current Events due Friday.
b) Colony Brochure due Friday.
2. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Poetry Text Questions
3. Rel: Test Thursday on chap 8
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Online Literature test Thursday: "The Setting Sun and the Rolling
World"
Monday, December 10, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Current Events due Friday. (Topic: Good News!)
b) Completed Colony brochures are due Friday. (Most of this
assignment has been done already in class.)
c) Chap 4, section 1 questions #1-5 on page 109 due tomorrow. *iPad.
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 12/13 on chap 8.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on chapter 12.
2. ELA: Literature Test Thurs on "The Setting Sun and the Rolling World".
Review pages 66-74 in My Perspectives. Be sure to study voc words,
psych- Greek root, point of view, verb moods.
Friday, December 7, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Literature Test Mon. (See below.)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Verb Moods)
2. Rel: Test Tues on Chap 12.
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Test Monday, 12/10, on story in My Perspectives: "Mom & Me & Mom"
and related video "Learning to Love my Mother". This test will be
given online. Students must have their fully charged iPads to take the
test. Topics to study: vocabulary, Latin prefix super-, independent and
dependent clauses, direct and indirect characterization.
2. *** Holiday Stroll today!
3. *** Reminder: tomorrow is a half day with 11am dismissal. Mass is at 10am.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test next Tuesday, 12/11 on chapter 12.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete 2 Pearson online worksheets: Media Questions & Media Voc.
2. *** Please return signed test folders.
3. Rel: Make a draft of Baby Jesus' birth announcement.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete 2 Pearson online worksheets: Concept Voc/Word Study and
Greek Root -psych
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete pg. 82 in My Perspectives (Comprehension Check)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Text Questions)
Monday, December 3, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: Study for test tomorrow on chapter 3. A review was given today.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet essay due tomorrow.
Friday, November 30, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: Test Tuesday on chap 3.
2. Rel: a) Test Monday on chap 2.
b) Advent Calendar due Monday. It must be filled in and colored.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet essay due Monday.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Dependent and Independent Clauses)
2. SS: a) Current Events due tomorrow (Entertainment News)
b) Test Tuesday, 12/4 on chapter 3.
3. Rel: a) Test Monday, 12/3 on chapter 2.
b) Advent Calendar (Random Acts of Kindness) due Monday.
4. *** Please wear gym uniforms tomorrow and pack a bagged lunch due to the
Christmas Fair.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet essay due Monday, 12/4.
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete Pearson online worksheet (Characterization)
2. Rel: Test on chap 2 has been rescheduled for Monday, 12/3.
3. SS: a) Current Events due Fri (Entertainment News)
b) Complete Guided Reading 3-5 by tomorrow.
Grade 8:
*** Good luck tonight at the Robotics competition!!! Go Spartans!!!
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete 2 online Pearson worksheets: Convept Voc/Word Study and
Latin Prefix super- (2 pgs)
2. Rel: Test Friday on chap 2
3. SS: a) Research facts for your colony brochure
b) Current Events due Fri (Topic: Entertainment News)
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on chapter 11.
2. *** Please return signed test folders tomorrow.Monday, November 26, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Chapter 3, Section 5 questions #1-5 on page 96. *Copy questions and always
answer in complete sentences.
b) Current Events due Friday. Topic: Entertainment News.
2. Rel: Test Friday, 11/30 on chapter 2.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Wednesday, 11/28 on chapter 11.Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Grade 7:
*** Happy Thanksgiving to all of my students and their families!
*** Bring in trip money and permission slips.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Wednesday, 11/28 on chapter 11.
2. *** Happy Thanksgiving!Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Tomorrow is a $5.00 Thanksgiving Dress-Down Day.
2. *** The School Spelling Bee will take place tomorrow at 1PM.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons test tomorrow.
2. *** We will be hav ing our Thanksgiving feast tomorrow at lunch. Students
should bring in a drink.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romro & Juliet test tomorrow.
Friday, November 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons Test Tuesday.
2. *** Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, and
Monday is a half day with dismissal at noon.
3. *** Students who received a N.U.T card from the Fun Run may dress down
on Monday.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet Test Tuesday.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: Complete Guided Reading 3-4.
2. ELA: Ribbons Test next Tuesday, 11/20.
3. *** Reminder: Tomorrow is a half day with Noon dismissal.
4. *** Class Spelling Bee will take place tomorrow.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Read assigned article called "Syrian Brides" on NEWSELA. Answer the
article questions. Then, write a well-developed response (1 par) making
connections from the article to Juliet's planned arranged marriage to Paris.
Be sure to cite from both texts (the article and the play).
b) Test next Tuesday, 11/20 on Romeo and Juliet.
2. *** Class Spelling Bee tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel Test on Ribbons next Tuesday, 11/20.
2. SS: Chap 3, section 4 questions #1-5 on page 93. (On iPad - due tom.)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet Test next Tuesday, 11/20.
2. Rel: Submit on GoogleClassroom: Briefly research and discuss a woman who has
had a significant impact on the Church. Your response should be written in
at least 2 paragraphs.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Our class Spelling Bee will take place Friday. The class winner will
compete next wednesday, 11/21 at the school Spelling Bee.
b) Pearson online worksheet: Conjunctions (2 pgs)
2. *** Donations of canned yams are due tomorrow. Thank you to all who sent
them in already.
3. *** Three letters went home today: Forest Ave. Holiday Stroll, Candy Cane
Grams, and Christmas Fair Class donations of mini water bottles.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Our class Spelling Bee will take place Friday. The class winner will
compete next Wednesday, 11/21 at the school Spelling Bee.
b) on Ipad: Select any internal and external conflict experienced in the
play by a character. Discuss each conflict in a separate paragraph.
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete 2 Pearson online worksheets:
*Concept Vocabulary & Word Study
*Word Study (Suffix -ment) -- 2 pgs (Due Tues)
2. *** There is no school tomorrow due to a Teacher Conference, and Monday
school is closed in honor of Veterans Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
3. *** Please bring in your donation of canned yams by Wednesday so that
Thanksgiving baskets for the needy can be prepared.
4. *** Please send in $10 Tuesday for our Thanksgiving Feast taking place next
Thursday.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Write and type your Character poem. You must write it about the character
you were assigned. Illustrate your character on the back. The poem must
be at least 20 lines, and it must include rhyming couplets. *Due Tuesday.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Text Questions).
2. *** Please return signed test folders tomorrow.
3. *** Please return the Thanksgiving Meal interest response if you have not
already done so.
4. *** Tomorrow is our Annual Veterans Day Assembly at 1PM. Veteran guests
are welcome to come at 12:30PM to mingle and enjoy some light
refreshments.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet studyguide p. 19, Questions #1-6.
Monday, November 5, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: Chapter 3, Sections 3 questions #1-5 on page 87 - due tomorrow on iPad.
Copy questions and write answers in complete sentences.
Grade 8:
1. ELA/Rel: Read The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe. It can be found on
GoogleClassroom.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Grade 7:
1. Rel: "Profiles of Saints" assignment due Monday.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Monday on Chapter 10.
2. ELA: Romeo & Juliet studyguide pg. 18 Questions #1-4 and Questions for
Discussion #1-2 due Monday.
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz.
b) Final draft of Nonfiction narrative due tomorrow. *Handed in for a test
grade. Remember to include a title.
2. Rel: a) Study for test tomorrow on chapter 1. An outline was given today.
b) " Profiles of Saints" assignment is due Mon.
3. SS: Current Events due tomorrow. Topic: Business News.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Monday on Chapter 10. A review was given today.
2. ELA: Romeo & Juliet studyguide p. 18: Questions #1-4 and Questions for
Discussion #1-2 on iPad. Due Monday.
3. *** Good luck tomorrow on the TACHS Exam!
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Grades 7 & 8: Happy Halloween! Have fun but stay safe! Please see below for
upcoming tests and assignments.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Friday. *Quiz.
b) Final drafts of nonfiction narratives due Friday. *Will be collected.
c) Read "The Raven" for tomorrow's class discussion. Students can find
it on GoogleClassroom.
2. SS: Chapter 3, Section 2 questions #1-5 on pg 82. (on iPad and write
questions.)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Read "The Raven" for tomorow's class dsicussion. Students can find it on
GoogleClassroom.
2. Rel: Test on Chapter 10 has been rescheduled for Monday, 11/5.
Monday, October 29, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Friday. *Quiz
b) Completed drafts of nonfiction narratives are due Friday. They should be
typed, but may be written on looselaf if a student has a printing issue.
They will be collected and graded.
c) Research 10 facts about Edgar Allan Poe. Write them out on your iPad.
Due tomorrow.
2. SS: Current Events due Friday. Topic: Business News
3. *** Please return signed test folders.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 10.(It may be possible rescheduled until Mon. A
decision will be made by tomorrow.)
2. ELA: Research 10 facts about Edgar Allan Poe. Write them out on your iPad.
Due tomorrow.
Friday, October 26, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for Chap 14-15 due next Friday, 11/2. *Quiz
b) Rough draft of nonfiction narrative body paragraphs due Mon. See
below.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet studyguide Writing Activity on pg 16 is due Monday.
It can be either typed or written on looseleaf. It will be collected and
count as a graded homework.
b) Quiz Monday on Romeo & Juliet: "Who said it?"
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz
b) Rough draft of essay body paragraphs is now due Monday. (See below.)
2. SS: Chapter 3, Section 1 questions #1-5 on pg 75 due tomorrow on iPad.
Remember to copy questions and write answers in complete sentences.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet studyguide: Complete questions #1-5 AND Questions for
Discussion #1-2 on pages 14 & 15. *on iPad. Due tom.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Friday. *Quiz.
b) Write body paragraphs (2,3,4) of your rough draft by Friday. ***Be sure
to include minimal dialogue, descriptive details, and transition words.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet studyguide p.14 - Voc only. (#1-8 & #1-8)
2. *** Please return signed test folder by tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Friday. *Quiz
b) Literature Test tomorrow. Re-read "A Simple Act" and from "An Invisible
Thread." Students were given a brief review in class.
c) Write your introductory paragraph for Personal Narrative. Refer to the
suggestions discussed today.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Forms of Poetry)
Monday, October 22, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Friday. *Quiz
b) Pearson online worksheet (Adjectives)
c) Literature Test on A Simple Act and from An Invosible Thread on Wed.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet study guide questions #1-7 on pgs 11-12. AND Complete Oxymoron
questions on pg 13.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work for Chapters 11-13 due next Friday, 10/26. *Quiz
Grade 8:
1. Rel: a) Test Monday, 10/22 on Chapter 9.
b) Personal Prayer Booklet due Monday, 10/22.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work due tomorrow (Chap 9-10). *Quiz.
2. SS: Study for test tomorrow on chapter 2. A review was given in class today.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet poster due tomorrow.
2. Rel: a) Personal Prayer booklet due Monday.
b) Test Monday on Chapter 9.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work is due Friday. *Quiz.
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc and Word Study)
2. SS: Test Friday on Chap. 2
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo and Juliet poster due Friday.
2. Rel: a) Personal Prayer Booklet due Monday, 10/22.
b) Test on Chapter 9 Monday, 10/22.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) My Perspectives - pg. 45 (Comprehension Check - whole pg)
b) Review Adverbs for quiz tomorrow
c) Ribbons novel work due Fri. *Quiz
2. SS: Test Friday, 10/9 on Chap 2
3. *** Return signed test folders.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Romeo and Juliet poster due Friday, 10/19
b) Test Wed. on Romeo and Juliet voc for Acts I & II
c) Pearson online worksheet: Word Study
2. Rel: a) Test Monday, 10/22 on Chap 9
b) Personal Prayer Booklet due Monday, 10/22.
Monday, October 15, 2018
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Works of Mercy Slideshow is due tomorrow.
2. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work is due Fri. *Quiz.
b) Pearson online worksheet (Adverbs)
3. SS: Chap 2, section 4 questions #1-5 on page 62 due tom. Copy questions and
answer in complete sentences.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Test Wed. on vocabulary for Acts I & II in Romeo and Juliet (15 words)
b) Romeo and Juliet poster due Friday.
2. Rel: Prayer booklet on 5 kinds of prayers (Blessing, Petition, Intercession,
Thanksgiving, and Praise)) - see page 100. Due Monday, 10/22.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work for chapters 9 & 10 is due next Friday, 10/19.
2. Rel: Works of Mercy slideshows are due Tuesday, 10/16.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet studyguide - Vocabulary and questions #1-7 on pgs 8-9.
b) Romeo & Juliet posters due Friday, 10/19.
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Reminder -- tomorrow is picture day. Students must wear full winter uniforms.
2. ELA: Ribbons novel work is due tomorrow. *Quiz.
3. SS: Current Events due tomorrow.
3. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 21.
Grade 8:
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Reminder -- tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at 11AM.
2. ELA: Ribbons novel work is due Friday. *Quiz.
3. SS: Current Events due Fri.
4. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 21.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Quiz tomorrow on Verb Moods.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work is due Friday. *Quiz on reading.
2. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 21.
3. SS: a) Current Events due Friday. Topic is your choice.
b) Chap 2, section 3 questions #1-5 due tomorrow on your iPad. Copy the
questions and always answer in complete sentences.
Grade 8:
1. *** Return signed test folder.
2. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Verb Moods)..*Be ready for a quiz tomorrow.
Friday, October 5, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: Write a paragraph responding to today's lesson: "Was Columbus a hero or a
villain?" Include at least 2 supporting details. Use the worksheet to help you
find evidence. Be sure to include a topic sentence and a closing sentence.
This HW will be collected and graded. (Type or looseleaf)
2. ELA: Ribbons novel work for chapters 7&8 is due next Friday, 10/12. *Quiz.
3. *** Enjoy the 3-day holiday weekend! See you Tuesday!
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Tone (Author's Word Choice)
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz on reading.
b) Pearson online worksheet: Concept voc and word study
2. *** Return signed test folder.
3. *** We will attend Mass tomorrow at 10AM.
4. *** HSA ice-pop sale tomorrow. Bring in $1.50 if you would like to purchase one.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete TWO Pearson online worksheets: Concept Voc/Word Study AND
Latin Suffix -ous.
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work due Fri. (See below)
2. SS: Chapter 2, section 2 questions #1-5 on page 49. Copy questions and then
answer in complete sentences. (on iPad)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Writing Activity on page 7 of Romeo and Juliet study guide. Write a one
paragraph journal entry on your iPad.
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Fri. (See below)
b) Test tomorrow on "Two Kinds" (See below about what to review.)
c) Write a one page Monologue from the mother's perspective in "Two Kinds."
Choose one of the story scenes we discussed in class. Be sure to use at
least 4 of the 6 vocabulary words and underline them. It should be typed,
and it will be collected as a graded homework.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete pages 5 & 6 in Romeo and Juliet study guide. Complete voc
matching column and sentences in study guide, and then questions #1-7
on iPad. It is not necessary to copy questions. Answer in complete sentences.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Fri. (See below)
b) Pearson online worksheet due tomorrow (Nouns and Pronouns) - Be
prepared for a brief quiz tomorrow on this.
c) Test Wednesday on "Two Kinds". Make sure to reread story, study voc.
words, review nouns and Latin prefix -in.
2. SS: Chapter 2, section 1 questions #1-5 on page 41 due tomorrow (on iPad).
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 8.
2. ELA: Write one paragraph on your iPad answering this question: Do you believe
that love at first sight is possible? Why or why not? Explain your position.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work due next Friday: Read chapters 4-6, answer ALL
questions, including Writing Activity, on your iPad. Copy questions. Be
prepared for a 10 question quiz on the reading.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Tuesday, 10/2, on Chapter 8.
2. ELA: Finish reading Act I of Romeo and Juliet - up to pg 61 - by Mon.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Scholastic Book fair will be held tomorrow morning.
2. ELA: Novel work is due tomorrow. Quiz also on chap 1-3. (See below.)
3. SS: Current Events due tomorrow. (International news)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Test tomorrow on "The Medicine Bag."
b) Final typed draft of Nonfiction Narrative is due tomorrow. ***It will be collected.
2. Rel: a) Glossary flashcards are due tomorrow.
b) Test Tuesday on chapter 8.
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Independent novel work due Friday. (See below.)
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on chapter 20.
3. SS: Current Events due Friday. (International News)
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Final draft of Nonfiction Narrative is due Friday. It must be typed.
b) Test Friday on "The Medicine Bag."
2. Rel: a) Glossary Terms flashcards are due Friday.
b) Test next Tuesday, 10/2 on Chapter 8.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Test Wednesday on Chap 1. A review was given today in class.
b) Current Events due Friday. Topic: International News.
2. Rel: Test Thursday on Chap 20.
3. ELA: Read chapters 1-3 of novel Ribbons by Friday. Copy questions and write
answers in complete sentences on your iPad - also by Friday. ***There will
be a brief 10 question quiz on the reading.
4. *** There is no school tomorrow due to a teachers' Religious Conference Day.
Grade 8:
1. *** Please sign and return test folders by Wednesday.
2. ELA: a) Completed first drafts of Nonfiction Narratives are due Wednesday. They
should be 5 paragraphs in length, following the essay outline given in class.
They should be written on iPads. Final drafts should eventually be typed
and printed.
b) Test Friday on "The Medicine Bag."
3. Rel: Glossary flashcards are due Friday.
Friday, September, 21, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Foldable is due Monday. (Aztec, Maya, Inca). It will be collected for a grade,
and it must be neat and colorful.
b) Test Wednesday, 9/26 on Chapter 1.
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 9/27 on Chapter 20.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: on iPad - Write your introduction for Nonfiction Narrative piece. Topic: What
event changed your understanding of yourself? Remember to begin in an
interest-grabbing way.
2. Rel: Glossary flashcards are due next Friday, 9/28.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete page 25 in My Perspectives. (Whole page)
2. SS: a) Complete Guided Reading 1-3.
b) Test next Wednesday, 9/26 on chapter 1.
3. Rel: Glossary flashcards are due tomorrow.
4. *** Book money ($6.00) due tomorrow.
Grade 8:
1. *** Book money ($5.00) due tomorrow.
2. ELA: My Perspectives - complete pages 30 & 31.
3. Rel: Glossary Terms (p.312-313) should be made into flashcards on Quizlet on iPad
by Friday, 9/28.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Grade 7:
1, SS: Questions #1-5 on page 32. Due tomorrow. On iPad. Copy questions and
write answers in complete sentences.
2. Rel: Flashcards due Friday.
3. *** Please bring in book money if you haven't already done so.
4. *** A "Home Language Questionnaire" went home yesterday. Please return it as
soon as possible if you have not already.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: ***To be collected tomorrow, preferably typed. Write a one-page Monologue
(speech expressing point of view) as Grandpa from "The Medicine Bag". Be
sure to use the 5 vocabulary words in your writing. Express what he is thinking/
feeling in the story. Do not retell the entire story. Focus on a section of the story.
2. *** Please bring in book money if you have not already.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Book money is due Friday.
2. Rel: Glossary flashcards on Quizlet are due Friday.
3. *** Reminder: Ice cream is for sale tomorrow. $2.00 - exact change, if possible.
4. Rel: Write 1 paragraph (6-8 sentences) on your iPad in the Religion section:
How do your words and actions in school and at home show that you have
faith, hope, and love (charity)? ***Consider their meanings in your response.
Refer to page 218 in your workbook from today's lesson.
5. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 26 on your iPad. (Map Skills) Copy the
questions and answer in complete sentences.
Grade 8:
1. *** Book money is due Friday.
2. ELA: Quiz tomorrow on Verbs: Active and Passive Voice.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Grade 7:
1. *** Please bring in $6.00 book money by this Friday, 9/21.
2. SS: Complete 2 Guided Reading worksheets. (1-1 & 1-2). Due tomorrow.
3. Rel: Glossary Terms on pages 312-313 should be made into digital flashcards on the
Quizlet app on iPads by Friday, 9/21.
Grade 8:
1. *** Please bring in $5.00 book money by Friday.
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 7.
3. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Verbs in Active & Passive Voice. Due tomorrow.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: on iPad: login to Pearson Realize. Complete Concept Voc & Word Study for
the story "Two Kinds".
2. *** Please bring in $6 book money. See above.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: on iPad: login to Pearson Realize. Complete Concept Voc & Word Study for
the story "The Medicine Bag".
2. Rel: Test Tuesday on Chapter 7.
3. *** Please bring in $5 book money. See above.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Current Events due tomorrow.
b) Chapter 1, section 2 questions #1-5 on page 25. Copy questions and answer
in complete sentences. This should be completed on iPad.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Tuesday on Chapter 7.
2. ELA: My Perspectives - p.21. Complete the WHOLE page. (Research at bottom
also.)
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Grade 7:
1. ELA: My Perspectives - Complete in workbook: Summary (p.8) & QuickWrite (p.9)
2. SS: Current Events is due Friday. The topic this week is Science News.
3. *** Students received their iPads and chargers today. Please be sure to charge
your iPad every night and bring it to school every day.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Tuesday on Chapter 7.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Chapter 1, section 1 - questions #1-5 on page 20. Write the questions, and
then answer in complete sentences. Please complete on looseleaf. (It will
be done on the iPad going forward.) Due tomorrow.
b) Current Events due Friday. A worksheet was given out. It can also be
printed from below. The topic this week is Science News. Please use
reliable sources of news.
2. *** Signed iPad agreements must be handed in tomorrow in order to receive an
iPad.
3. ***Please return signed Parent Orientation letters.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: My Perspectives - Complete Summary (p.8) and QuickWrite (p.9). Due tom.
Monday, September 10, 2018
Grade 7:
1. Rel/SS: Due tomorrow, to be collected. Illustrate both sides of the paper you were
given today. One half should show the Bible's Genesis Creation story, and the other
half should depict the Native American Creation myth. It should be colorful. Then
write a paragraph on the back comparing and contrasting the 2 creation stories. Be
sure to start with an opening topic sentence.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Typed or written on looseleaf, to be collected and graded. 3 paragraphs:
*Discuss at least 2 communities you are a part of.
*How does each community influence your life?
*How do you affect each community?Friday, September 7, 2018
Grade 7:
1. All school supplies should be in by Monday.
2. All workbooks should be covered in clear contact paper by Monday.
3. Please complete and sign all forms by Monday if you haven't already done so.
4. HW: Complete the Superhero worksheet by Monday.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Grade 7:
1. All school supplies should be in by Monday.
2. All workbooks should be covered in clear contact paper by Monday.
3. All students should be prepared to take a summer reading novel quiz tomorrow.
4. All summer reading assignments should be submitted by tonight.
5. Paper bag assignment is due tomorrow.
6. Please return all completed and signed forms ASAP.
7. We will attend Mass at 10am tomorrow and dismissal is at 11am.
Grade 8:
1. All students should be prepared to take a summer reading novel quiz tomorrow.
2. All summer reading assignments should be submitted by tonight.
