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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
Grade 7 Final Exam Schedule:
Tuesday, May 28th - ELA
Wednesday, May 29th - Math
Thursday, May 30th - Social Studies
Friday, May 31st - Science
Tuesday, June 4th - Religion
***Please bring in your rosary beads every day, as May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother.
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: ELA Final Exam is scheduled for next Tuesday, 5/28. There is no need to
study because it is a NYS ELA -style exam that tests skills learned
throughout the year.
2. *** Finals begin next week. Please refer to the schedule above.
3. *** Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday! See you all on Tuesday.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Archdiocesan Religion Final Exam is scheduled for next Wednesday, 5/29.
Please review ALL notes to prepare.Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete questions for Chap 3 & 4 in studyguide.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Study for quiz tomorrow on notes for Final Exam.
2. *** All Memory Books are to be completed by tomorrow.Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete questions for Chap 1 & 2 in studyguide (A Long Walk to Water)
Work is to be labeled and done on the ipad..
2. *** Return signed test folders tomorrow.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! the Religion Final is fast approaching - next
Wednesday, May 29th. There will be a quiz this Thursday on the notes.Monday, May 20, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Study notes and an outline for the Religion Final Exam were distributed
today. Students should begin reviewing them for the test on June 4th.
2. SS: An outline for the SS Final was given today. Students are encouraged to
create their own study notes based on the given topics.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: There will be a quiz this Thursday on the study notes for the final.
2. *** Completed Memory Book Projects are due this Thursday. Students may
not bring them home to complete. They will need to finish them during
recess this week if necessary.Friday, May 17, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Completed Slideshow of the Seven Sacraments is due Monday, 5/20.
2. *** Monday is a Patriotic dress-down day. If you would like to participate, please
bring in $3.00 and wear red, white, and blue.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: The Religion final is fast approaching - May 29th. You should be reviewing
your notes on GoogleClassroom. There will be a quiz next week.
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: Current Events due tomorrow. Topic: Current American Politics.
2. Rel: a) Open-Book Test on chapter 18 tomorrow.
b) Seven Sacraments Slideshow due Monday, 5/20.
3. *** Reminder: tomorrow is a half-day with dismissal at 12:00.
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: Current Events due Fri. (See topic below.)
2. Rel: a) Open-book test Fri. on Chapter 18.
b) Work on Seven Sacraments slideshows.
3. *** Reminder - Friday is a half-day with dismissal at 12:00.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: ELA Final Exam tomorrow - This is a state test/Pearson-style format. It will
assess skills learned throughout the year. No study preparation is necessary.Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: Current Events due Fri. (See topic below.)
2. Rel: Open-book test Fri on chapter 18.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: ELA final will be given on Thursday.Monday, May 13, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Test tomorrow on the Bill of Rights.
b) Current Events due Friday, 5/17. Topic: Current American Politics
2. Rel: Open-Book Test this Friday, 5/17 on chap 18.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: The ELA Final Exam will be given this Thursday, 5/16.Friday, May 10, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: Test on the Bill of Rights on Tueday, 5/14.Thursday, May 9, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Final drafts of research papers due tomorrow.
2. SS: a) Current Events due tomorrow.
b) Test on the Bill of Rights (First Ten Amendments) next Tuesday, 5/14.
3. *** Plant sale tomorrow. Bring money and a shoebox.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Final draft of "High School Expectations" essay due tomorrow. We are in the
final stage of this project. Bring in any other photos or stickers to finish up
your Memory Book.Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Final drafts of research papers are due this Friday, 5/10.
2. SS: Current Events due this Friday. *Topic of your choice.
3. *** Any classwork not completed today must be finished for HW tonight.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel test tomorrow.
b) Novel Quote assignment due tomorrow.
2. *** Any classwork not completed today must be finished for HW tonight.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Final drafts of research papers are due this Friday, 5/10.
2. SS: Current Events due this Friday. *Topic of your choice.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel Test Thursday..
b) Novel Quote assignment moved to Thursday.
c) Memory Book: final draft of "High School Expectations" due Fri.
Monday, May 6, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Final drafts of research papers are due Friday, 5/10.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel test (To Kill a Mockingbird) is Thursday, 5/9.
b) Novel Quote assignment due Wed., 5/8 (Typed and printed for collection)
Par 1: Explain/relate quote to the novel and its characters.
Par 2: Relate the quote to life/society today.
2. Rel: Final exam notes have been posted on GoogleClassroom. Students are
responsible for knowing them.Friday, May 3, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Marriage interview due Mon.
2. *** Please return signed test folders if you haven't done so.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Read the final chapters of the novel - Chap 26-31 and answer Section 5
questions in study guide.
b) Final draft of "high School Expectations" essay for Memory Book due next
Fri, 5/10.Thursday, May 2, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Research paper rough draft due tomorrow. Typed and printed for collection.
2. SS: SS Fair Project board and presentation due tomorrow.
3. Rel: Marriage interview due Monday. (See below for guidelines.)
4. *** Please return signed test folders tomorrow.
5. *** We will attend Mass at 10am tomorrow. Tomorrow is a full day.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due tomorrow.
b) Finish reading through Chap 25 and answer Section 4 questions in study
guide.
2. *** Please return signed test folders tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Tomorrow is Day 2 of the NYS Math Exam. Please be on time, eat a
sensible breakfast, get to bed early, and bring in #2 pencils.
2. ELA: Rough Draft of Research Paper is due Fri.
3. SS: SS Fair project is due Fri.
4. Rel: Marriage interview is due Monday, 5/6. It must be tyoed, include a cover,
begin with an introductory paragraph telling about the person being
interviewed, the questions & answers, and a concluding paragraph
explaining what you learned about marriage from this interview.
***This assignment must be printed out because it will be collected.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments due Friday.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Please be prepared for the NYS Math exam tomorrow and Thursday.
Students must be on time, as the exam will begin immediately after
homeroom. They should get to bed early, eat a sensible breakfast,
and come to school with several sharpened pencils.
2. Rel: Write 15 questions for your marriage interview project. (due tom)
The actual complete, typed interview is due Monday, 5/6.
3. ELA: Rough draft of research paper (with cover and Works Cited) is due this
Fri., 5/3. Final draft is due one week later, on Fri. 5/10.
4. SS: SS Fair projects are due this Fri., 5/3. This includes the board and oral
presentation.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments are due Friday. We are heading into the final
phase of this assignment. Completed projects will be due soon.
Monday, April 29, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Research Paper first draft is due this Friday, May 3rd. It should include a
cover, the paper itself, and the Works Cited page - ALL TYPED.
2. SS: SS Fair project is due this Friday, May 3rd. Students will present their
boards and an oral presentation on their topics.
3. *** Reminder - the NYS Math State Test is this Wed & Thurs.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Finish reading chapter 14-17. Complete studyguide questions for section
3 (Chapters 12-17).
b) Memory Book assignments due Fri.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Grades 7 & 8
1. ELA: Complete and submit slideshows on GoogleClassroom started in class
today.
2. *** Please read break assignments noted above .
3. *** Happy Easter!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Bring in your 3 sources tomorrow to work on your research paper.
2. *** Bring in breakfast tomorrow.
3. *** Bring in your favorite book to share and complete activities for World Book
Day tomorrow.Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Take notes from your 3 sources. Use the model we practiced in class
today. Due tomorrow.
2. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 7.
Grade 8:Monday, April 15, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Please be sure to bring in your 3 sources tomorrow.
b) Work Cited pages are due (Typed and formated according to guidelines)
on Monday, April 29th.
2. SS: Test Wednesday on Chapter 7.
3. *** On Thursday students will celebrate World Book Day. Please bring in your
favorite book and be prepared to explain why it is.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 6.
2. ELA: Complete Section 1 questions (Chap 1-5) in your studyguide. Complete
on iPad. Copy questions. Answers should be thorough.Thursday, April 11, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: 3 sources (1 book & 2 internet) for research paper are due Monday, 4/15.
2. *** Reminder: tomorrow is a half day with 12:00 dismissal.
3. *** We will be attedning Mass tomorrow at 10am.
4. *** Tomorrow is the last day for the Bread of Life Food Drive. Please send in a
donation if you have not already done so.
5. SS: Test on Chapter 7 next Wednesday, 4/17.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test on Chapter 6 next Tuesday, 4/16.Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: 3 sources (1 book & 2 internet) for research paper are due Monday, 4/15.
2. Rel: Test this Thursday, 4/11 on Chapter 17.
3. *** Permission slips and payment for Philadelphia trip due this Friday, 4/12.
4. *** We are going on our class trip to the Museum of Natural History tomorrow.
Students may dress down. (No ripped jeans, shirts with inappropriate
writing, baggy sweatpants, leggings with short shirts.) They must bring a
bagged lunch. (No glass bottles.) They may also bring money to use in
the gift shop.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due Thurs.
b) finish reading chapter 3 of novel.
2. Rel: Test next Tuesday, 4/16 on Chapter 6.
Monday, April 8, 2019lre
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Reasearch paper topic due tomorrow.
2. SS: Questions #1-5 on page 211.
3. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 17.
4. *** Please bring in food donations this week. Only 2 students have donated
so far!
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due Thursday this week.
b) Finish reading chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird (P. 13-19)
Friday, April 5, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: CYO essay due Mon. (final draft) *Typed and printed to be collected.
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 4/11 on Chapter 17.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Cyo essay due Mon. (fial draft) *Typed and printed to be collected.
b) Memory Book assignments:
*Final draft of "Growing Up" due Thurs. 4/11
*Rough draft of "Middle School" due Thurs, 4/11 (Free-verse poem,
4 stanzas.Thursday, April 4, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: CYO essay due Mon. (final draft)
2. SS: Questions #1-5 on page 208.
3. *** Wear gym uniform tomorrow for National Yoga Day.
4. *** Bring in food donations.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) CYO essay due Mon. (Final draft)
b) Memory Book assignments due tomorrow.Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: CYO essay due Mon. (final draft)
2. *** We have NO donations so far for the Bread of Life Food Drive! Please
bring in food donations.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) CYO essay (rough draft) due tomorrow. Typed and printed out.
Final draft is due Mon.
b) Memory Book assignments due Friday.Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: CYO essay due Mon. (See below.)
2. *** Day 2 of the ELA will be given tomorrow. Get plenty of rest and eat a
sensible breakfast. Don't forget your sharpened #2 pencils!
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) CYO essay due Mon. (See below.)
b) Memory Book assignments due Fri. (See below.)
2. *** Day 2 of the ELA will be given tomorrow. Get plenty of rest and eat a
sensible breakfast. Don't forget your sharpened #2 pencils!
Monday, April 1, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: CYO essay Final draft is due Monday, 5/8. It must be typed and printed.
2. *** There will be no gym class tomorrow due to state testing. Please wear
your gum uniform on Thursday instead.
3. *** Wear your gym uniform on Friday for National Yoga Day.
4. *** Our new art teacher is asking students to have an art notebook. Please be
sure to have one for Friday's class.
5. *** Tomorrow is Day 1 of the NYS ELA Exam. Be sure to have several
sharpened #2 pencils, get to bed early, and eat a sensible breakfast.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) CYO essay final draft is due Monday, 4/8. It must be typed and printed.
b) Memory Book assignments due Friday. (See below.)
2. *** Tomorrow is Day 1 of the NYS ELA Exam. Be sure to have several
sharpened #2 pencils, get to bed early, and eat a sensible breakfast.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: CYO essay - rough draft due Monday, 4/1.
2. SS: SS Fair topic due Monday, 4/1.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) CYO essay - rough draft due Thursday, 4/4.
b) Memory Book assignments: rough draft of "Growing Up" (poem or
essay) AND final draft of "School Bells" due next Friday, 4/5.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 16.
2. *** SS Fair topics are due Monday. (Have a 2nd & 3rd choice of topic as well.)
3. *** Tomorrow is a half day with 12:00 dismissal.
4. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 202. (Chap 7, section 2)
5. ELA: Rough draft of CYO essay is due Monday, 4/1. It must be typed. This will
count as a 4th qtr ELA grade.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments are due. (See below.)
b) CYO Essay assignment: Rough draft due Thurs. 4/4 and Final draft is
due Mon. 4/8. It must be typed. This will count as a 4th qtr ELA grade.Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 16.
2. *** SS Fair topics are due Monday, 4/1.
3. *** Reminder - this Friday (3/29) is a half day with 12:00 dismissal.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments are due Friday. (see below)
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 5.Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 195 (Chap 7, section 1).
2. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 16.
3. *** Reminder: We will attend Confession tomorrow.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments due Fri. (See below.)
2. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 5.
Monday, March 25, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: SS Fair Project guidelines were distributed today. Please decide on a topic
by next Monday, 4/1.
2. ELA: Finish ReadyBook pages 64-66 started in class.
3. *** Please return signed test folder tomorrow.
4. Rel: Test this Friday, 3/29, on Chap 16
5. *** Calendar Raffles were sent home today.Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due next Friday, 3/29:
Rough draft of "School Bells" narrative poem (grades Pre-K to 2nd gr)
Final draft of "Thank You" letter.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 64-66 started in class.
2. Rel: Test this Thursday, 3/28, on Chapter 5.
Friday, March 22, 2019
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments due Fri. (See below)Thursday, March 21, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 6. A test review was given today.
2. *** Permission trips for our class trip to the Museum of Natural History were
distributed today.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments are due tomorrow. (See below.)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Guided Reading 6-4
b) Study for test Friday on Chapter 6.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due Friday. (See below)
b) Complete 2 Pearson online worksheets: Analyze Craft & Structure
(Central Idea & Supporting Details) and Author's Style (Word Choice)
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Grade 7:
1. SS: a) Questions #1-5 on page 185.
b) Test Friday on Chap 6.
c) Invention Presentations tomorrow.
2. *** Philadelphia Trip permission slips went home today.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments due Fri: rough draft of "Thank You" letter
and final draft of "Who am I?" essay.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Final draft of Explanatory Essay is due next Tuesday, 3/19. It must be
typed and printed out to be collected. This assignment will be graded.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments for Friday, 3/22:
*Rough draft of Thank You Letter
*Final draft of Who am I essay
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Bring in $3.00 for tomorrow's dress down. Wear green!
2. ELA: Complete body paragraph #2 and conclusion of your essay's rough draft
by tomorrow.
Grade 8:
1. *** Memory Book assignments due tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Study for novel test tomorrow.
b) Explanatory Essay rough draft: first 2 paragraphs due tomorrow (Intro
and first body paragraph). A complete outline with guidelines was
discussed in class today. All essays should be typed.
2. *** Bring in $3.00 if you want to dress down on Friday for St. Patrick's Day.
3. *** All invention projects/application questions/personal information sheets/
sketches & photos for submission are DUE TOMORROW. THEY WILL BE
MAILED OUT ON FRIDAY.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Confirmation interviews have been rescheduled for tomorrow.
2. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due Friday.
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Test on The Outsiders Thurs.
2. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 180.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due Fri. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet: from Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl
(Text Questions)
2. Rel: Study for Confirmation interview tomorrow with Fr. Eric.
Monday, March 11, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 42-53.
b) The Outsiders Test Thursday.
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 15
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 45-54.
b) Memory Book assignments due Friday: Rough draft of Who am I? essay
and Final draft of Memories poem.
2. Rel: Students need to be prepared for Wednesday's Confirmation interview with
Fr. Eric. Study questions & answers sheet.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 33-41 due Monday.
b) Novel Test on The Outsiders next Thursday, 3/14.
2. SS: Questions #1-5 on page 175 (section 2) due Monday.
3. Rel: Test Tuesday, 3/12 on Chapter 15.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 36-44 due Monday.
b) Final copy of Memories poem due Friday, 3/15.
Draft copy of Who am I? essay due Friday, 3/15.
c) Print out an extra copy of your Memories poem for me to review for
possible yearbook publication.
2. Rel: Study Confirmation questions for interview with Fr. Eric on Wednesday, 3/13.
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook p. 30-32. Complete the Extended Response essay.
b) Novel Test on The Outsiders next Thursday, 3/14.
2. Rel: a) Quiz tomorrow on the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit. *study blue box on p. 167.
b) Test next Tuesday on Chap 15.
3. *** Reminder: Our class is attending the Scholastic Book Fair tomorrow morning.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Memory Book assignments due tomorrow. (See below.)
b) ReadyBook pages 36-44 are due Monday, 3/11.
2. Rel: Study Confirmation questions for upcoming interview with Fr. Eric.
There will be a class game on Monday.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Concept Voc & Word Study
2. SS: Complete Guided Reading 6-1 on iPad.
3. *** We will be attending the Scholastic Book Fair on Friday morning from
8:20-8:45. Please bring in money if you would like to make a purchase.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Memory Book assignments are due Friday. (See below.)
2. *** Test folders went out again today. Please sign and return by tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Please return signed test folders tomorrow.
2. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 169 (Chap 6, section 1)
3. ELA: Pearson online worksheet: Analyze Craft & Structure (Stage Directions)
Grade 8:
1. *** Please return signed test folders tomorrow.
2. Rel: Test on Chap 4 is rescheduled for tomorrow.
3. ELA: a) Complete Extended Response essay in ReadyBook that we started in
class - pgs 34-35.
b) "Memories" (rough draft) poem is now due Friday, 3/8, along with your
Dedication Page (final draft).
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz
2. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 5.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 28-32 due Monday, 3/4.
b) Final copy of Dedication page for memory Book is due Thursday, 3/7.
c) Draft copy of "Memories" poem is due Thursday, 3/7.
***Students should have their scrapbooks and materials for next week.
2. Rel: Test on chapter 4 Tuesday, 3/5.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
b) My Perspectives - complete p. 291
2. SS: Test Fri on Chap 5
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Book vs Movie Reflection paper due tomorrow. Submit on GoogleClassroom.
2. Rel: Test on Chap 4 is rescheduled for Tuesday, 3/5.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
2. SS: a) Test Fri. 3/1 on Chapter 5
b) Finish today's classwork assignment: Break-up letter to King George III.
It should be cut out and colored.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Final drafts of Explanatory Essays are due tomorrow. They should be
typed and printed out for collection.
2. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 4.
Monday, February 25, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
2. SS: Test Fri. on Chap 5
Grade 8:
1.ELA: a) Literature Test tomorrow.
b) Final draft of Informative Essay due: Wed. 2/27
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 2/28 on Chap 4.
Friday, February 22, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work (Chapters 10-12) due next Friday, 3/1. *Quiz
2. SS: Test Friday, 3/1 on Chap 5.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Vocabulary Test Monday, 2/25 (20 words in studyguide from novel)
b) Literature Test on novel Tuesday, 2/26
c) Rough draft of essay due Monday, 2/25
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chap 14.
3. SS: Section 4 questions #1-5 on page 152.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Introductory paragraph is due tomorrow for Explanatory Essay. Your
outline with evidence must be complete as well.
b) Vocabulary test (20 words) on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas will be
given on Monday, 2/25.
c) Novel Test is scheduled for Tuesday, 2/26.
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Literature Test tomorrow. (See below)
b) Novel reading and questions due Fri. *Quiz
2. Rel: Test Friday on Chap 14.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Due tomorrow. Submit GoogleDoc on GoogleClassroom. Assignment is
posted in GoogleClassroom - Reflection paper on documentary film:
"Where Life Leads You: Stories of Staten Island's Holocaust Survivors"
Friday, February 15, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Read chapters 8-9 and answer questions by next Friday, 2/22. *Quiz
b) Literature Test on A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (Act I) -
Thursday, 2/21.
2. Rel: Test next Friday, 2/22 on Chap 14.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Essay on Social Sin is due Wednesday, 2/20. Assignment and guidelines are
posted on GoogleClassroom.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. SS: Current Events due tomorrow.
3. *** Please send in Philadelphia trip interest form by tomorrow.
4. *** Religion Bee winners may dress down tomorrow.
5. *** Tomorrow is a half day with a 12:00 dismissal.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz
b) Literature Test tomorrow
2. Rel: Social Sin essay is due next Wednesday. (See below)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
b) Pearson online worksheet (Analyze Craft & Structure: Dialogue in Drama)
2. SS: a) Current Events due Fri.
b) Section 3 questions #1-5 on page 146.
3. *** Please complete and return tear-off regarding Philadelphia trip ASAP.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
b) Literature Test tomorrow. (See below.)
2. Rel: Essay on Social Sin is due next Wednesday. (See below.)
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
b) ReadyBook pages 20-23
2. SS: Current Events due Fri.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
b) Literature Test is postponed until Friday.
c) ReadyBook pages 23-27.
2. Rel: Essay on Social Sin is posted on GoogleClassroom. It is due next Wed.,
2/20. It must be typed and follow the guidelines assigned. It will count as
as a test grade.
Monday, February 11, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. (see below) *Quiz
b) ReadyBook pages 10-19 due tomorrow
2. SS: Current Events due Friday. (News topic of your choice.)
3. *** Return signed test folder.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Literature Test moved to Wed.
b) Novel work due Fri. (see below) *Quiz
c) ReadyBook pages 10-22 due tomorrow
2. *** Return signed test folder.
Friday, February 8, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: The Outsiders chapters 6-7 reading and questions are due next Fri. 2/15. *Quiz
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) The Boy in the Striped Pajamas chapters 15-20 reading and questions are due
next Fri. 2/15. *Quiz
b) The Diary of Anne Frank (Act II) Literature Test Tuesday, 2/12.
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz
2. SS: Section 2 questions #1-5 due tomorrow on page 141.
3. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 13.
4. *** We will attend Mass tomorrow at 10am. Please bring an umbrella or wear a hooded
jacket in case it is raining during our walk over to Church.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work is due tomorrow. *Quiz
b) Literature Test (Pearson online) next Tuesday, 2/12 on The Diary of Anne Frank (Part
II).
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
2. Rel: Test Friday on Chap 13.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. *Quiz
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc and Word Study)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Fri. *Quiz on reading.
2. SS: Chap 5, section 1 questions #1-5 on page 137 due tomorrow.
3. Rel: a) Test Friday on Chapter 13.
b) Activity on page 146. *To be collected and graded. *1 page.
"Who in your life is an example of living as a disciple of Jesus?"
Grade 8
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet - Ananlyze Craft and Structure (Character Motivation)
b) Novel work due Friday. *Quiz on reading.
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 1
Monday, February 4, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook (Test Prep) pages 1-9 due tomorrow.
b) Novel work due Friday (see below)
2. *** Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held today from 1:00-3:00 and from 6:00-8:00.
Report cards are visible online. Please contact the main office if you are having trouble
accessing your child's report card.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook (Test Prep) pages 1-9 due tomorrow
b) Novel work due Friday (see below)
2. Rel: Test Wednesday, 2/6 on Chapter 1
Friday, February 1, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel chapters 4-5 questions due Fri. 2/8. *Quiz on reading.
2. *** Reminder: Monday, 2/4 is a half day with dismissal at noon. Parent/Teacher conferences
will take place between 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00. Report cards will not be distributed,
but parents can access them online.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Novel chapters 8-14 questions due Fri. 2/8. *Quiz on reading.
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: See below.
2. *** Wear your dance-a-thon t-shirt tomorrow with gym bottoms. Please bring in your
donation for Cystic Fibrosis if you haven't already.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: See below.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work is due Fri. Quiz on reading. (See below)
2. *** Get into the spirit of Color Wars tomorrow. Go Royal Blue!
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Novel work is due Fri. Quiz on reading. (See below)
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Please remember to bring in a dessert to share for Career Day tomorrow.
The program begins promptly at 12:30 in the auditorium.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Parents are welcome to attend the Open House tomorrow from 9-11am. We will be
performing our class play, A Journey to Religious Freedom.
Friday, January 25, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Complete questions #1-5 and Writing Activity for Chap 1 of The Outsiders.
Due Monday on iPad.
b) Read chapters 2-3 and complete all chapter questions by next Friday, 2/1.
*Be prepared for a quiz on the reading.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due next Friday. Chapters 1-7. (See below.)
b) Complete Comprehension Check on p. 187 (#1-6 AND Research)
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: My Perspectives - Complete Summary and QuickWrite on pgs 230-231.
2. *** Dance-a-thon sponsor sheets were sent home today.
Grade 8:
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Bring in remaining props and costumes for play. *Memorize your lines!
2. *** Complete 3 assigned NEWSELA articles and questions on Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Read chapters 1-7 of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Complete questions
#1-10 AND Writing Activity on iPad. ***Due Friday, 2/1. ***Be prepared for a
quiz on the reading.
2. Rel: Complete and color your slogan.
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Grade 7:
1. *** Continue to bring in props for play. *Memorize lines.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete assignment on GoogleClassroom on Daily News article.
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.