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Classroom Reminders
Parents may reach out to me at: cgullo@sacredheartschoolsi.org
Helpful Links:
Current Events Worksheet
Reading Log
Incoming Grade 7 Summer Reading Assignments
Incoming Grade 8 Summer Reading Assignments
Supply List - Grades 7 & 8
Important Announcements
Dear 7th and 8th Grade Parents and Students,
I hope that you are all well during this unique time. I do feel it is necessary to outline a few key points as we are all finding our way
through this "new normal" phase of remote learning.
I have been in constant contact with students through Google
Classroom. This is where assignments are posted and submitted daily. This is where students send me direct messages and where I answer them. Communication is the way we will move forward and survive these challenges. Seventh and Eighth Grade students have iPads to use for completing and submitting assignments. In addition, students are required to login to take daily attendance, also located on Google Classroom.
I do my best to post assignments in the evening for the following day's work. If I can't get to it at night, they will be posted by 9 AM. Students are required to submit their work by 3 PM. The
assignments are manageable for a day's work. Longer assignments will be given more time. It is unacceptable for students to submit work late in the evening. We are trying to keep a new normal remote learning routine. If you have a particular issue with deadlines, please reach out to me at my email listed above. Flexibility is definitely needed as we move forward. However, personal student responsibility is definitely needed, as well.
Please keep in mind that I am recording all completed assignments. Assessments and work will be graded and utilized, eventually impacting grades. Be assured that our faculty is in constant contact with one another, discussing issues and participating in Professional Development workshops via Zoom video chats.
I realize that these are trying times, but please keep the faith. I truly believe that we will come out of this stronger than ever. Keep in mind these words of retired US Navy Admiral William McRaven, a Navy SEAL. "The only thing more contagious than a virus is hope." I hope you stay safe, and I hope to see you all again soon.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gullo
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Homework
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York have decided to close through April 20th. During this time, students will particpate in distance learning at home though daily work posted by their teachers.
2. *** Please login to Google Classroom daily for remote learning and
to complete assignments. Please adhere to all instructions and
deadlines. Assignments will be graded and recorded, both from
Google Classroom and in person when we return to school. Please
keep in mind that the third marking period is almost over. Everything
counts! Please email me with any questions or issues with
assignments: cgullo@sacredheartschoolsi.org. If you have any
trouble posting assignments, you can always take a picture of them
and email them to me. Daily assignments should be turned in by
3:00 pm each day (usual school hours). If you have an issue with
this request, please email me.
3. *** Pray the Hail Mary with your family every evening at 8:00. The
world needs our prayers. Prayer is powerful. It helps and it
works!
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Watch the movie version of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. It is
currently available on Netflix or soap2day.to. Take notes on the
differences between the book and the movie. You will use these
notes to complete tomorrow's assignment. ***Login to Google
Classroom for more instructions.
2. SS: Chapter 21 Assessment (essay). ***Login to Google Classroom for
instructions on the question and how to submit your work.
3. Rel: Read and highlight important information on page 56. ***Login to
Google Classroom for the assignment and instructions on submitting
your work.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Watch the movie version of The Outsiders. It should be available
on soap2day.to if you can't find it on your other streaming services.
Take notes on the differences between the book and the movie. You
will use these notes to complete tomorrow's assignment. ***Login to
Google Classroom for more instructions.
2. Rel: Chapter 16 Assessment (essay). ***Login to Google Classroom for
more instructions.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Literature test on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (essay). ***Login
to Google Classroom during the morning to view the test and follow
instructions for submission.
2. SS: a) Review Chapter 21 for tomorrow's essay test.
b) Login to Discovery Education and watch the assigned video on
Ida B. Wells. ***Login to Google Classroom for your assignment and
instructions on submitting.
3. Rel: Read and highlight important information on page 55. Respond to
the reflection question found on Google Classroom assignment and
submit your work.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: ***Login to Google Classroom and watch the attached video with
S.E. Hinton. Write your response to the assigned questions and
submit your work.
2. Rel: a) Review Chapter 16 for tomorrow's assessment. It will be an
essay test.
b) Read and complete pages 178-179. ***Login to Google
Classroom for instructions and submitting your work.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Reminder: Novel test (essay) Wednesday on The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas.
c) Reminder: Memory Book assignment #5 is due Friday: Growing
Up" : poem or essay.
d) My Perspectives - page 199: Analyze the Media and Media Voc.
questions. ***Login to Google Classroom for instructions.
2. SS: a) Complete Guided Reading 21-4. ***Login to Google Classroom
for instructions.
b) Reminder: Test Thursday on Chapter 21: essay format. ***Login
to Google Classroom for more information.
3. Rel: Read and highlight important information on page 54. Respond to
reflection question found on Google Classroom assignment and
submit.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Login to Google Classroom for today's assignment on
Third-Person Point-of-View. Instructions can be found there.
2. Rel: Read and highlight page 177. Respond to reflection question found
on Google Classroom assignment and submit.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) My Perspectives - Read and complete pages 194-198. ***Login
to Google Classroom for more explanations and instructions.
c) There will be a novel test on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas on
Wednesday. (Essay format)
d) Looking ahead to Friday - Memory Book assignment #5 is due:
Growing Up poem or essay. Refer to assignment sheet for guidelines.
2. SS: Read section 21-4 on pages 622-627 in your textbook. Answer
questions #105 on page 627. ***Login to Google Classroom for
instructions.
3. Rel: Introduction to Chapter 5. Read and complete pages 51-53. ***Login
to Google Classroom for more explanations and instructions on the
assignment that needs to be submitted.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Login to Google Classroom for explanantons and instructions on
writing assignment (related to Thank You, M'am) that needs to be
submitted.
2. Rel: a) Read and highlight important information and faith word on page
176. Login to Google Classroom for explanations and instructions
on the assignment that needs to be submitted.
b) Looking ahead to Thursday - There will be a Chapter 16
assessment. (Essay format)
Friday, March 27, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Memory Book assignment #4 due today. School Bells poem.
***Login to Google Classroom for instructions.
c) Creative Writing assignment: Write a proposal for a new tech App
given today's current crisis. ***Login to Google Classroom for more
explanations and all instructions.
2. SS: Current Events article given to you with a link. Read the article
found on Google Classroom and complete the assignment given.
3. Rel: Read and reflect on a new article that you find on
goodnewsnetwork.org. ***Login to Google Classroom for instructions.
Grade 7:
1. a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Creative Writing assignment: Write proposal for a new tech App
given today's current crisis. ***Login to Google Classroom for more
explanations and all instructions.
2. Rel: Read and reflect on a new article that you find on
goodnewsnetwork.org. ***Login to Google Classroom for instructions.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete Pearson online worksheet on Concept Voc & Word
Study (Latin suffix -ent). ***Login to Google Classroom for
instructions.
c) Re-write paragraph with errors (Every-Day Edits). ***Login to
Google Classroom for instructions.
2. SS: Login to Discovery Education to watch assigned video on the
Progressive Era. Take notes while watching. ***Login to Google
Classroom for instructions.
3. Rel: Create a slideshow on Chapter 4's key points. This is your chapter
assessment. ***Login to Google Classroom for instructions.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete Pearson online worksheet on Plot. ***Login to Google
Classroom for instructions.
2. Rel: Read and highlight important information and faith word on pg 175.
Then, write a prayer to Jesus that you can say after you receive Him
in the Eucharist. If you do not receive Communion, write a prayer
to Jesus to be present with you always. ***Login to Google
Classroom for instructions.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Watch Screencastify lesson on Characters' Motivations. Then,
submit your feedback comment.
c) Pearson online worksheet on Characters' Motivations. Login to
Google Classroom for all instructions.
d) Reminder: Memory Book assignment #4 is due Friday.
2. SS: Read and complete page 621: Interpreting a Political cartoon. Login
to Google Classroom for all instructions.
3. Rel: Read and complete pages 48-49 for your Chapter 4 review. Login to
Google Classroom for all instructions.
4. *** Remember to login for your daily attendance!
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Plot Elements applied to the novel The Outsiders. ***Login to
Google Classroom for all instructions.
2. Rel: Read and highlight important info on page 174. ***Login to Google
Classroom for all instructions. Submit assigned reflection.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Login to Google Classroom to find today's assignment. Complete the
work on page 189 in My Perspectives. Remember to share it with me.
2. SS: Complete Guided Reading 21-3 and share it with me. Login to
Google Classroom for instructions.
3. Rel: Read and highlight important information and faith words on page 47.
Writing Activity is explained on Google Classroom. Share your work
with me.
4. *** Remember to login for your daily attendance!
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete the work on page 321 in My Perspectives. The assignment
is explained on Google Classroom. Remember to share your work
with me.
2. Rel: We are starting a new chapter: Chapter 16 (Eucharist). Instructions
can be found on Google Classroom. Remember to share your work
with me.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Login to Google Classroom under today's ELA assignment. You will
find Mental Health Lesson #3. Read and discuss with your family.
Submit your paragraph response onto Google Classroom.
2. SS: Read Section 21-3: Progressive Presidents. Answer questions #1-5
and attach your work onto Google Classroom's assignment.
3. Rel: Read and highlight important information and faith words on page 46.
Attach this assignment to Google Classroom: "How can you use
God's name with reverence throughout your day?"
4. *** Login to Google Classroom to take daily attendance.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Write a summary of The Outsiders using at least 10 of the 20
vocabulary words found on page 2 of the study guide. Underline or
bold the words in your summary.
2. Rel: *Chapter 15 Assessment: This is your summative assessment (test
grade) for this chapter. You will create a slideshow of what was
learned in this chapter. ***See Google Classroom for instructions and
attach your slideshow there.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 64-66 and submit pics. *See
instructions.
c) Memory Book "Thank You" Letter due Friday. Submit it tomorrow
night on separate Google assignment.
2. SS: Watch assigned video on Women's Suffrage. Complete the writing
assignment and attach it to Google Classroom. *See instructions.
3. Rel: Read page 45 and highlight important information. Attach reflection
assignment to Google Classroom. *See instructions.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 64-66 and submit pics. *See
instructions.
2. Rel: Read and complete pages 168-169. Take pics and submit. *See
instructions.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 61-63 and submit pics.
c) Memory Book "Thank You" Letter due Friday.
2. SS: Create a slideshow of a woman who has made significant
contributions to society. *Instructions are on Google Classroom.
3. Rel: Read page 44 and highlight important information. Respond to
Activity at bottom of page. *Instructions are on Google Classroom.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 61-63 and submit pics.
2. Rel: Read page 167 and highlight important information. Respond to
Activity at bottom of page. *Instructions are on Google Classroom.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 58-60 and submit pics.
c) Memory Book assignment due Fri. (See below.)
2. SS: Watch 2 Women's History videos. Choose one woman discussed in
either video. Research her and write a 2 paragraph assignment
discussing her biographical information and her significant
contributions.
3. Rel: Begin reading chapter 4: pages 41-43. Write a paragraph on a
memorial other than the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Provide some
facts. Whom does it honor? Where is it located? Other fun facts?
4. *** Each assignment appears separately on Google Classroom. Submit
your work there.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skiills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 58-60 and submit pics.
2. Rel: Read page 166 and highlight important information and faith words.
Write a prayer of support for our 8th grade Confirmation candidates.
3. *** Each assignment appears separately on Google Classroom. Submit
your work there.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 55-57 and submit pics.
c) "Thank You" letter first draft (Memory Book assignment #3) due
Friday, 3/20.
2. SS: Guided Reading 20-2. Submit pic.
3. Rel: Watch video and read notes on St. Katharine Drexel. Submit 2
paragraph assignment: summary of her life and explain why she is
an example of living as a disciple of Jesus.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Login to Freckle and practice skills for at least 15 minutes.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 54-57 and submit pics.
2. Rel: Watch video and read notes on St. Rose of Lima. Submit 2
paragraph assignment: summary of her life and explain why she is
an example of living as a disciple of Jesus.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Dismissal tomorrow is at 11 am due to a Coronavirus preparation
meeting for staff and cleaning crew.
2. *** Our class bake sale has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, 3/17.
3. *** We will not attend Mass tomorrow.
4. ELA: a) Novel test next Tuesday, 3/17.
b) Voc assignment due Monday, 3/16. (See below.)
c) Memory Book assignment #2 due tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet: Concept Voc & Word Study
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chap 2.
2. SS: Section 21-2 questions #1-5 on pg 613.
3. ELA: a) Test next Tuesday, 3/17 on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
b) Typed and printed on paper to be handed in: Use at least 10 of
the 20 vocabulary words in the novel study guide and write a
summary of the novel. Due Monday, 3/16.
c) Memory Book assignment #2 due Friday.
4. *** Please read all important announcements listed above.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test this Thursday, 3/12 on Chapter 2
2. SS: Guided Reading 21-1
3. ELA: a) Memory Book assignment #2 due Friday. (See below.)
b) ReadyBook pages 48-54
c) Novel test next Tuesday, 3/17 on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday, including double-entry journal. (See below.)
b) ReadyBook pages 47-53.
Monday. March 9. 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Return signed test folders.
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 3/12 on Chapter 2.
3, ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 45-47.
b) Who am I? essay (Memory Book assignment #2) due Friday, 3/13.
It should be typed and printed on paper.
4. SS: Section 21-1 questions #1-5 on page 607.
5. *** Reminder - our class is hosting a St. Patrick's Day themed bake sale
this Friday. We need everyone to participate by bringing in baked
goods. The money raised helps keep down the cost of our 8th grade
Broadway show trip.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: ReadyBook pages 42-46.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) ReadyBook pages 36-44.
b) Memory Book assignment #2 due next Friday, 3/13: Who am I?
essay first draft. Typed and printed on paper. Final draft of Memories
poem due 3/13.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due next Friday, 3/13: Read chapters 10-12 of The
Outsiders amd complete study guide questions. *Quiz on reading.
Also - complete at least 3 double-entry journal entries in notebook.
b) ReadyBook pages: pages 30-32 (essay) should be completed.
and complete pages 38-41. Due Monday.
c) Final essay drafts due Monday, 3/9. They should be typed and
printed out.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow - including double-entry journal and quiz
on reading.
b) Memory Book assignments due tomorrow. (See below.)
2. *** Please read the anouncements above.
3. *** Tomorrow is a half day with noon dismissal.
4. *** We will attend the Scholastic Book fair tomorrow at 8:55am. Bring in
money if you would like to make a purchase.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow - inclujding double-entry journal and quiz
on reading.
b) Final essay drafts are due Monday, 3/9. They should be typed and
printed on paper to be handed in.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Memory Book assignments due Friday. (See below.)
2. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 20
3. *** Please read the announcements listed above.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) First draft of essay due tomorrow. It should be typed and printed
out on paper.
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 14.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Study for Confirmation interviews tomorrow.
2. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Literature Test tomorrow (See below.)
c) Memory Book assignments due Friday - Dedication Page (final
draft) and Memories poem (first draft). Both must be typed and
printed.
3. SS: Test Thursday on Chapter 20.
4. *** Complete any unfinished classwork from today.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Literature Test tomorrow. (See below.)
2. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 14.
3. *** Complete any unfinished classwork from today.
Monday, March 2, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Confirmation interviews will take place this Wednesday at 8:15 am.
Please study notes sheet to prepare.
2. *** Confirmation practice will take place tonight at 7 pm in Church.
Sponosors are welcome to attend. If they cannot, students must be
accompanied by a parent.
3. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.) *Quiz on reading.
b) Memories poem due Friday. Typed and printed out. Dedication
Page was done in class. It should be typed and printed out, ready to
place in scrapbook.
c) Pearson online literature test Wednesday, 3/4 on The Diary of Anne
Frank Act I. (Topics covered: Act I comprehension questions,
vocabulary words, dialogue, stage directions, suffix -ion.)
4. SS: Test Thursday on Chapter 20. A study outline was given today.
5. *** Trip letters and permission forms were handed out last Friday. Please
return by Friday, 3/13.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Literature Test has been moved to Wednesday,3/6. (Topics covered:
Act II comprehension questions, vocabulary, dialogue, stage directions,
prefix para-, film clip analysis.)
b) Novel work due Friday, 3/6. *Quiz on reading. (See below.)
c) Pearson online worksheet (Media Vocabulary)
2. Rel: Test on chapter 14 will be Thursday, 3/5. A study outline was given
today.
Friday, February 28, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Read chapters 15-20 and complete study guide questions for next
Friday, 3/6. *Quiz on the reading. ***Use your double-entry journal
to log at least 3 text citations.
b) Memory Book Project assignment #1 is due next Friday: poem
called Memories. (See sheet for guidelines.) It should be typed and
printed out. Also--Dedication Page should be printed out and ready
to be placed in book.
2. SS: Write your immigrant journal entry on the paper distributed in class
today. It is due Monday, 3/2.
3. *** Reminder: Confirmation interviews will take place on Wednesday
with Fr. Eric.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Read chapters 8-9 and complete study guide questions for next
Friday, 3/6. *Quiz on reading. ***Use your double-entry journal to
log at least 3 text citations.
b) Essay - first draft due Wednesday, 3/4. Typed and printed out.
c) Pearson online Literature Test on Tuesday, 3/3.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Some students received N.U.T cards for a dress down tomorrow.
2. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz on reading.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz on reading.
b) Literature test Tuesday, 3/3 on Act II of A Christmas Carol:
Scrooge and Marley. Online test - so have a fully charged iPad.
c) Fiirst draft of Explanatory Essay on stage directions due Wed.
It should be typed and printed out.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Return signed test folders tomorrow.
2. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet (Text Structures in Drama - Dialogue)
c) Please bring in a composition notebook to be used as a double-
entry journal in reading.
3. SS: Section 20-3 questions #1-5 on page 595.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. (See below.)
b) Complete today's classwork in ReadyBook if you didn't (pgs 23-32)
2. *** We will be attending a prayer service and receiving ashes tomorrow
at 8:30 in Church.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet: Stage Directions
c) Please bring in a composition notebook to be used as a double-
entry journal in reading.
Monday, February 24, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. (See below.)
b) Memories poem - your first Memory Book assignment is due Friday
3/6. Your first draft must be typed. See guidelnes.
2. *** See important dates above.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Fri. (See below.)
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 24-29
Friday, February 21, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Novel work due next Fri., 2/28. (See below.)
2. SS: Immigration Interview project due Monday.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due next Friday, 2/28. Read chapters 6 & 7 of The
Outsiders, complete all study guide questions and writing activity.
*Be prepared for a quiz on the reading.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on chap 1. Test outline was given today.
2. SS: Immigration interview projects due Monday, 2/24.
3. ELA: Novel work for next Friday, 2/28: Read chapters 8-14. Complete
study guide questions, including Writing Activity. Be prepared for a
quiz on the reading.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Reading and study guide work for chapters 4 & 5 of The Outsiders is
due tomorrow. Quiz on the reading.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Complete ReadyBook pages 10-22 for next Thursday, 2/20.
b) No novel work is assigned for next week.
2. SS: Work on Immigration projects/interviews that are due on Mon., 2/24.
3. Rel: Test next Friday, 2/21 on Chapter 1.
4. *** Please buy a Memory Book scrapbook if you haven/t already done so
and bring it in next week. We will begin work soon on the project.
5. *** See you all next Thursday! Enjoy the break!
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Complete ReadyBook pages 10-19. Due next Thursday, 2/20.
b) Read chapters 4-5 of The Outsiders and complete study guide
questions & writing activity. Expect a quiz on the reading. Due next
Friday, 2/21.
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel reading, questions, quiz for chapters 1-7 due tomorrow.
2. SS: a) Section 20-2 questions #1-5 due tomorrow.
b) The name and country of person being interviewed is due tom.
3. *** Tomorrow is a $3 Valentine's Day dress-down. Wear red!
4. *** You may still bring in dance money and permission slips tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel reading, questions, quiz for chapters 1-3 due tomorrow.
b) Complete ReadyBook pages 1-9 for tom. (Test prep begins!)
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 13. A study outline was given in class.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Novel reading, questions, quiz for chapters 1-7 due Thursday.
b) ReadyBook pages 1-9 due tomorrow. (Test prep begins!)
2. SS: An Immigration project has been assigned today. A handout has been
distributed with all of the guidelines and due dates. Tomorrow, 2/12:
15 questions to be asked (on iPad is fine). Thursday, 2/13: Name of
person being interviewed and country. Monday, 2/24: Completed
assignment, which includes a cover, introduction on interviewee,
map of country followed by bullet point information, questions &
answers of interview, 4-paragraph concluding essay. ***Please
refer to the handout for detailed assignment information.
3. *** Please send in money and permission slips for the 7th & 8th Grade
Valentine's Day Dance being held on Thursday.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test Thursday, 2/13 on Chapter 13.
2. ELA: a) Novel reading, questions, & quiz for chapters 1-3 due Thursday.
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc and Word Study)
Monday, February 10, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held today between 1-3PM and
6-8PM. Report cards will not be distributed, as they are visible
online.
2. ELA: See below for novel work and quiz due Thursday.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: See below for novel work and quiz due Thursday.
2. Rel: a) To be handed in and graded (typed or looseleaf): Activity on pg 146.
Who in your life is an example of living as a disciple of Jesus?Explain
b) Test this Thursday, 2/13 on Chap 13..
Friday, February 7, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: See below for novel work due next Thursday. *Quiz on reading.
2. *** Report cards are available online Monday. Parent/Teacher
Conferences are also Monday, 2/10 from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM.
3. *** Monday is a half-day with dismissal at Noon.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: See below for novel work due next Thursday. *Quiz on reading.
2. Rel: Test next Thursday, 2/13 on Chapter 13.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminder: Tomorrow is a half-day with dismissal at 11:30am.
2. ELA: See below for novel work and due date.
3. SS: Current Events debate tomorrow. Topic: Immigration. *Be sure to
research and cite your sources.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: See below for novel work and due date.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Today we began reading our new novel, The Boy in the Striped
Pajamas. There will be weekly reading and assignments, followed
by a quiz on the reading. For next Thursday, 2/13: Read Chapters
1-7 AND complete all study guide questions, including the Writing
Activity. All work should be completed on iPad. ***Be prepared for
a quiz on the reading.
2. SS: Complete Guided Reading 20-1.
3. *** Some families have not returned Candy Sale money. Notices were
sent home today. Please send it in ASAP.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Today we began reading our new novel, The Outsiders.
There will be weekly reading and assignments, followed
by a quiz on the reading. For next Thursday, 2/13: Read Chapters
1-3 AND complete all study guide questions, including the Writing
Activity. All work should be completed on iPad. ***Be prepared for
a quiz on the reading.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: My Perspectives: Complete Summary (p.94) and QuickWrite (p.95)
2. SS: Questions #1-5 on page 580.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: My perspectives: Complete Summary (p.230) and QuickWrite
(p. 231)
Monday, February 3, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. ELA: Class trip rflection due tomorrow. Refer to the handout given today.
The assignment is also posted on Google Classroom. It should be
typed on paper and handed in for a graded HW assignment. You
are asked to write a 5 paragraph essay (use the guidelines) to reflect
on today's trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
2. *** This Friday's dismissal time has been changed to 11:30am. It is no
longer at noon.
Friday, January 31, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Reminder: We are going on a class trip Monday to the Museum of
Jewish Heritage. Students should wear their winter uniforms (not
gym uniforms) and bring a bagged lunch.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Wear your Dance-a-thon shirt tomorrow, along with your gym pants.
2. *** Bring in your donations for Cystic Fibrosis.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Bring in CANS!!!
2. *** Get your RED on tomorrow!!!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Our Science Fair will be held tomorrow at 12:30 in the cafeteria.
Parents are welcome to attend.
2. *** We need CANS!!! Please send in your food donations.
3. *** Our play was a huge success! The students did a great job! Thank
you to all the parents who attended our performance.
Monday, January 27, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Tomorrow is our Romeo & Juliet performance for parents at our
Open House. Parents are welcome to join us in the auditorium at
9 AM. Students should bring in their costumes.
2. *** Our can donations are quite low! Please send them in, as we need
them to build our creation during Color Wars.
3. *** Reminder: there is a mandatory 8th grade parent meeting tonight
at 7 PM in the auditorium.
4. *** Students are coming home with their midterm grades today. Please
sign and return tear-off.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Memorize all R&J lines for play. Bring in costumes Monday.
2. *** Bring in donated canned foods.
3. *** Have parents read and sign Memory Book Project paper. Return
signed tear-off.
4. *** Reminder: There is a mandatory 8th grade parent meeting on
Monday at 7PM in the auditorium.
5. *** Please read Catholic Schools Week schedule posted above.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Math Midterm tomorrow. (Last one!)
2. *** 8th Grade Parents: Reminder that tonight's meeting has been
rescheduled for next Monday.
3. *** Begin bringing in canned food donations. We need them for Color
Wars! Each student should bring in at least 5 cans.
4. *** TACHS results were sent home today.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Religion Midterm is tomorrow.
2. *** Math Midterm is Thursday.
3. *** The 8th Grade meeting for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
It will be rescheduled for next Monday, January 27th at 7PM.
4. *** Dance-a-thon sponsor sheets went home today.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Monday is a holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School
is closed.
2. *** Midterms resume on Tuesday with Social Studies. (See schedule
above.)
3. *** Grade 8 students should be memorizing their lines for the R&J play.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** ELA midterm tomorrow. Students must have a FULLY CHARGED
iPAD. Part I is taken online.
2. *** Trip permission slups and money due tomorrow.
3. *** Tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at noon.
4. *** Dance-a-thon shirt order deadline has been extended until tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Science midterm is tomorrow.
2. *** ELA midterm is Friday. Essay topics were discussed today. Students
must have a FULLY CHARGED iPAD on Friday. Part I of the
midterm is taken online.
3. *** T-shirt money is due tomorrow.
4. *** Trip permission slips and money are due Friday.
5. *** Friday is a half day with dismissal at noon.
6. *** Grade 8: Return signed test folders tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Study for midterms.
2. *** Trip money and permission forms due Friday.
3. *** Dance-a-thon t-shirt money is due Thursday.
Monday, January 13, 2020
Grade 7 & 8:
1. Rel: Review religion midterm notes from Google Classroom.
2. ELA: Typed or looseleaf to be collected. Think about Martin Luther King
Jr's speech that we read and watched today. Reflect on the
question: "Did MLK's dream come true 57 years later? Why or
why not?" Explain in one page.
Friday, January 10, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** STUDY for midterms!
2. *** Dance-a-thon shirt order forms went home today. Due 1/16.
Grade 7:
1. *** STUDY for midterms!
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: a) Test tomorrow on Chapter 12.
b) Read article assigned on Google Classroom and write your
response as a Google Doc (8-10 sentences minimum) and attach it.
2. *** We will not be attending Mass tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Read article assigned on Google Classroom and write your response
as a Google Doc (8-10 sentences minimum) and attach it.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 19. (Review was given today.)
2. Rel: a) Test Friday on Chapter 12.
b) Family Page and parent signature due tom. (See below.)
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 5.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: a) Complete Guided Reading 19-4.
b) Test Thursday on Chap 19.
2. Rel: a) Read and complete Family Page 134. Have a parent sign page.
b) Test Wednesday on Chap 12. (Review given today.)
3. *** Trip letters and permission slips went home today. They are due
back by January 18th.
4. *** Confirmation packets are due tomorrow to Mrs. Rizzutto.
5. *** Candy sale begins today. Boxes and letters were sent home today.
Sale ends January 27th.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 5. (Review given today.)
2. ELA: Pearson online test tomorrow. (See below.)
3. *** Trip letters and permission slips went home today. They are due
back by January 18th.
Monday, January 6, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: a) Questions #1-5 on page 569.
b) Test Thursday on Chap 19.
2. Rel: a) Test Friday on Chap 12.
b) Reminder: Confirmation packets are due Wed.
Grade7:
1. Rel: a) Test Thurs on Chapter 5
b) Read and complete pages 58-60, and have a parent sign Family
Page 60.
2. ELA: Pearson online Test Wednesday on 2 poems: Mother to Son and
To James. Review pages 94-103 in My Perspectives. Topics to
review: convept voc, connotations, denotations, symbols, theme,
making inferences, rhythm, rhyme, repetition, narrative poem.
Friday, December 20, 2019
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Please see above for Christmas break assignments and midterm
exams schedule.
2. *** MAP testing begins when we return on January 6th. A testing
schedule and letter was sent home today.
3. *** Thank you to my students and their families for the generous
Christmas gifts and wishes! Merry Christmas and see you all
in 2020!
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Please remember to bring in your wrapped Secret Santa gift
tomorrow (with 3 clues about you).
2. *** Bring in your donation for the Christmas Buffet.
3. *** You may bring in board games tomorrow.
4. *** Students may bring in breakfast tomorrow morning.
5. *** Christmas break assignments are posted above.
Grade 7:
1. *** Christmas break assignments are posted above.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Midterm outlines were distributed today (and they can also be found
on Google Classroom).
2. *** See everyone tonight at 6:30 at the glass doors. Look festive!
3. *** We have our trip tomorrow. Please dress nicely (no sweats) and
bring a bagged lunch.
Grade 7:
1. *** Midterm outlines were distributed today (and they can also be found
on Google Classroom).
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. *** Reminder: Tomorrow is the Christmas concert at 7PM. Students
should arrive at 6:30 through the glass doors. Attire is black pants
and Christmas color tops. Girls may wear skirts or a dress. Please,
no jeans or sneakers.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Figurative language: Symbolism)
b) Literature Test after the break - 2 poems (Mother to Son and
To James). Pearson online test. Review pages in My Perspectives.
Monday. December 16, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Comprehension Check on pg 71 in My Perspectives.
2. SS: Section 19-3 questions #1-5 on pg 564.
3. *** Sign and return test folder.
4. *** Please refer to the Midterm schedule listed above. Ourlines have
been posted on Google Classroom and paper copies will be
distributed this week.
5. *** Holiday break assignments will also be posted this week.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. *** Please refer to the Midterm schedule listed above. Ourlines have
been posted on Google Classroom and paper copies will be
distributed this week.
3. *** Holiday break assignments will also be posted this week.
Friday, December 13, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Monday, 12/16 is the last day to bring in a donation for Toys-for-Tots.
2. *** This Monday, 12/16 is picture day for sports teams and clubs. Please
bring jerseys/t-shirts/seatshirts to wear in photos.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Final poem drafts with illustrations due Monday, 12/16.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Important reminders: Tomorrow is a half day with noon dismissal.
Students may pay $3 for a dress-down day. They should wear
Christmas colors if they want to participate. Two complimentary
tickets to the Christmas concert went home this week. Parents may
purchase more tickets at $3 each if needed. Please read above
class Secret Santa.
2. SS: a) Current Events class debate tomorrow. (See below.)
b) Section 19-2 questions #1-5 due tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: First draft of poem due tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: a) Guided Reading 19-1 due tomorrow.
b) Current Events Debate on Fri. (See below)
Grade7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons test has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
b) Write a draft of your Metaphor Poem. Refer to guidelines we
discussed in class today. Due this Friday, 12/13.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet test tomorrow.
b) Final draft of essay due tomorrow. Preferably, typed. To be
handed in on paper.
2. Rel: Read and complete Family oage 1124. *Needs a parent's signature.
3. SS: a) Current Events Debate on Fri. (See below)
b) Quest #1-5 on page 554 (section 19-1) due tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons literature test tomorrow.
b) Brainstorm ideas for your poem: a metaphor for life and a life
lesson. (We discussed ideas in class.)
Monday, December 9, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 11.
2. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet test Wednesday.
b) Final draft of essay due Wednesday.
3. SS: Current Events Debate to take place this Friday, 12/13. Topic:
Capital Punishment (Death Penality). Print out research/articles/
court cases to support your assigned position (Pro or Con). Be sure
you are able to cite your sources during the class debate.
4. *** Christmas Concert letter went home today.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Test Wednesday on Ribbons. (Outline given today.)
2. Rel: Report on a "Good News" story. Write a summary on your iPad.
You may refer to goodnewsnetwork.org for story options. You will
share your story with the class tomorrow.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Essay First Draft due Monday, 12/9. Please refer to rubric posted
on Google Classroom for guidelines.
b) Romeo & Juliet test next Wednesday, 12/11.
2. Rel: Test on Chapter 11 next Tuesday, 12/10.
3. *** See you at 4:30 at Sea! Go, Team Spar Wars!!!
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Final Draft of Ribbons essay due:
b) Ribbons test next Wednesday, 12/11.
2. Rel: Read and complete Family Page on pg. 94. *A parent must sign
the page.
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 18.
2. Rel: Test next Tuesday, 12/10 on Chapter 11.
3. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet test next Wednesday, 12/11.
b) First draft of Romeo & Juliet essay due Monday, 12/9. An
outline was discussed in class today.
4. *** Important reminders:
a) Students should arrive at St. Joseph by the Sea HS tomorrow
by 4:30. They should be wearing their Robotics t-shirts with any
appropriate bottoms (jeans, sweatpants). Food will be available
for purchase, and complimentary ice -cream will be given to
students for a job well done. Only 8th graders present tomorrow
night will be eligible for first prize gift cards if we win.
b) Students may wear their Robotics t-shirts tomorrow, along with
their uniform bottoms (skirts, uniform pants) to show school spirit.
c) There is no school this Friday due to a teachers' conference.
d) No one has yet brought in a toy donation.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 8. A study outline was given today.
2. ELA: a) First draft of Ribbons essay due tomorrow.
b) Ribbons test is next Wednesday, 12/11.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test this Thursday, 12/5 on Chapter 18.
2. Rel: Test next Tuesday, 12/10 on Chapter 11.
3. ELA: Test next Wednesday, 12/11 on play Romeo & Juliet. (multiple
choice test)
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test this Thursday, 12/5 on Chapter 8.
2. ELA: a) First Draft of Ribbons essay due Thursday.
b) Ribbons test next Wednesday, 12/11.
Monday, December 2, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test this Thursday, 12/5 on Chapter 18.
2. Rel: Completed Advent calendar is due tomorrow. It should be legible,
neat and colorful.
3. ELA: Test next Wednesday, 12/11 on Romeo & Juliet.
4. *** Return signed test folders.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: a) Test this Thursday, 12/5 on Chapter 8.
b) Completed Advent calendar is due tomorrow. It shold be legible,
neat, and colorful.
2. ELA: a) We started writing a first draft for Ribbons essay today. The
finished first draft is due this Thursday.
b) Novel test on Ribbons is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/11.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test next Thursday, 12/5 on Chapter 18.
2. *** Trip money and permission slips due Monday, 12/2.
3. *** Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test next Thursday, 12/5 on Chapter 8.
2. *** Congratulations to Sean Ahern for winning the school spelling bee! 3. *** Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Character portrait & quote project due tomorrow.
2. *** Tomorrow is a $3.00 dress-down day.
3. *** Students are asked to bring their own breakfast to school tomorrow.
4. *** Our school spelling bee will take place at 12:30 tomorrow in the
auditorium. Parents are welcome.
5. *** A Thanksgiving Mass will take place tonight at 7PM in the Church.
6. *** I am still waiting for a few students to bring in Robotics t-shirt money.
Trip permission forms and payment are due by Monday.
7. *** This Monday, December 2nd is the deadline to complete public
school applications. Parents must click the "submit" button to
complete the application.
8. *** Please refer to letter that went home regarding Toys For Tots.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Character portrait & Quote project due this Wed., 11/27.
b) If you were asked to make test corrections on the voc test, they
are due tomorrow and are to be signed by a parent.
2. *** Wednesday is a $3.00 dress-down day.
3. *** Please continue to bring in Robotics t-shirt and trip money if you
haven't already done so.
4. *** The school spelling bee is on Wednesday at 12:30 in the auditorium.
5. *** There will be a Thanksgiving Mass at 7PM tomorrow evening.
6. SS: Questions #1-5 on pg 547 due tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Online Literature Test tomorrow. Review pgs 70-83 in My
Perspectives. (Some topics included: reading comprehension of
story & video, vocabulary, characterization, Latin prefix super-,
clauses, comparing text to video.)
Friday, November 22, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Vocabulary Test on Monday, 11/25. Study words from Acts I & II
of Romeo & Juliet.
b) Character portrait and quote project is due Wednesday, 11/27.
Students should use the paper distributed. Appearance and
neatness count on this assignment!
2. *** Bring in $10 for Robotics t-shirt and trip permission slip/payment if
you haven't already done so.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Literature Test (Pearson online) on Tuesday, 11/26. (See below.)
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Remember to bring a bagged lunch tomorrow. There is no food
service to buy lunch due to the Christmas Fair.
2. *** Please bring in your donated baked goods tomorrow for the Fair.
3. *** Please bring in $10 for Robotics t-shirt and trip permission slips and
payment if you haven't already done so.
4. *** Wear gym uniforms tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Literature Test Tuesday on story "Mom & Me & Mom" and video
"Learning To Love My Mother." Review My Perspectives pages
70-83.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Due to Christmas Fair set up tomorrow, classes will eat lunch in
their classrooms. Pizza will be availab for purchase, or they
may bring a bagged lunch. Students MUST bring a bagged lunch
from home on Friday.
2. *** Please send in $10 for Robotics t-shirt.
3. *** Please send in permission slips and $10 for trip.
4. ELA: a) Prepare for class spelling bee tomorrow.
b) Literature Test: "Who Said It?" and characters
5. *** Reminder - bring in baked goods Fri for Christmas Fair
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Media Questions)
b) Prepare for class spelling bee tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Questions #1-5 for Act V - pg. 19 in Romeo & Juliet study
guide (Act V)
b) Prepare for class spelling bee on Thursday
c) Test Thursday on Romeo & Juliet: "Who said it?"
d) Vocabulary Test Monday on Vocabulary for Acts I & II
2. *** Tomorrow is the last day to being in apple juice or cider.
3. *** Bring in $10 for Robotics t-shirt
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Clauses)
b) Prepare for class spelling bee on Thursday.
Monday. November 18, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Questions #1-5 on pg 543 (section 18-3)
2. ELA: a) R & J Voc for Act V - study guide pg. 19, #1-6
b) Prepare for class spelling bee on Thursday
3. *** Bring in $10 for Robotics t-shirt.
4. *** Class trip permission slip went home today. Please return with
payment by December 2nd.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Characterization)
b) Prepare for class spelling bee on Thursday
Friday, November 15, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminder: Monday is a half day with noon dismissal. Parent/
Teacher conferences will take place from 1-3 and 6-8 PM.
Parents must attend to pick up report cards for this first
quarter.
2. *** Please bring in cider or apple juice donations for the
Thanksgiving Food Drive.
3. *** Decorate your Christmas stocking for the fair and bring it in on
Monday.
4. *** I am collecting $10 for Robotics t-shirts.
5. *** Prepare for class speling bee next Thursday, 11/21.
6. ELA: Write a soliloquy of your own, like Juliet's in Act IV, where you
think aloud, allowing your audience to "listen in" to your
private thoughts and feelings. Example topics: a problem or a
difficult decision. ***This assignment is due Monday. It should
be 1 typed, double-spaced page. It will be a graded HW.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Complete graphic organizer on Robin's character traits.
b) Complete assigned Freckle skills.
c) Prepare for class spelling bee next Thursday, 11/21.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminder - Tomorrow is a half day with noon dismissal.
2. *** Tomorrow is the last day to bring in donations for veterans.
3. *** Students receiving Confirmation must attend the Commitment
Mass this Sunday at 11am.
4. ELA: Romeo & Juliet study guide p. 18: Questions #1-4 AND #1-2.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz on reading.
2. Rel: Completed Glossary Terms Flashcards on Quizlet are due
Monday, 11/18.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: a) Study for test on chapter 10 Thursday, 11/14.
b) Read & Complete Family page 114. A parent must sign pg.
2. ELA: a) Pearson online test tomorrow. Review pgs 54-65 in My
Perspectives. Focus on theme, luric poetry, narrative poetry,
word choice, convept vocabulary.
b) Romeo & Juliet Act IV vocabulary - study guide pg 17.
3. SS: Questions #1-5 for chap 18, section 2 on pg 536. *Due Thurs.
4. *** Please sign and return test folders tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.) *Quiz on reading.
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. Rel: a) Study for test on chapter 2 Thursday, 11/14.
b) Family Crest assignment due Thursday, 11/14.
c) Read & Complete Family page 30. A parent must sign pg.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test next Thursday, 11/14 on chapter 10.
2. *** Good luck tomorrow on the TACHS exam! Remember to get a
good night's sleep, eat a sensible breakfast, be on time, and
bring #2 pencils.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due next Friday, 11/15.
b) Read article biographical article on Maya Angelou posted on
Google Classroom. Write a summary and attach it to
assignment. *Due next Tuesday - 11/12.
2. Rel: Test next Thursday, 11/14 on chapter 2.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminder: There is no school tomorrow due to a teacher
religious conference.
2. *** Please send in responses for this Friday night's 7th & 8th
grade dance.
3. *** Please review announcements above regarding various
donation collections.
4. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Author's Style: Word Choice)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Friday, 11/15. (See below.)
Monday, November 4, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminder: There is no school this Wednesday due to a
teacher religious conference.
2. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Forms of Poetry)
3. SS: Chap 18, section 1 questions #1-5 on pg 529.
4. *** Please refer to 2 notices that went home today regarding the
Thanksgiving Food Drive and donations for the Christmas
Fair.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday, 11/15. (See below.)
b) Slideshow presentations are due tomorrow.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Grade 8:
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Read Chapters 14-15 of Ribbons and complete study guide
questions by Friday, 11/15 (2 weeks from now). *Quiz on
reading.
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Current Events debate tomorrow.
2. *** Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe!
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. (See below.)
2. *** Happy Halloween! Have fun and stay safe!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Current Events debate Friday. (See below.)
2. Rel: Saints HW due tomorrow.
3. ELA:
4. *** Tomorrow is a free dress down. Wear Halloween colors, but
no costumes.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
2. Rel: Saints HW due tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: a) Test tomorrow on Chap 17.
b) Current Events due Friday. It is different than usual. Please
see below.
2. Rel: Saints HW due Thursday.
3. *** Reminder: Halloween on Thursday is a dress-down day.
Students should wear Halloween colors, not costumes.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel reading and HW due Friday. *Quiz on reading. (See
below.)
b) Pearson Online worksheet: Coordinating and Subordinating
Conjunctions
c) Pearson Online Test Thursday (See below.)
2. Rel: Saints HW due Thursday.
Monday October 28, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Writing Activity 16 on pg in Romeo & Juliet study guide -
Advice letter to either Romeo or Juliet. (on iPad)
b) Pearson Online Test tomorrow on 2 texts: "You Are the
Electric Boogaloo" and "Just Be Yourself"). Topics to review
include: reading comprehension, concept voc words,
author's purpose, author's tone, Latin suffix -ous, verb moods)
2. SS: a) Test Wednesday, 10/30 on Chapter 17. A study outline was
given today.
b) Current Events due Friday, 11/1. Topic: Gun Control.
The students were divided into 2 groups (for and against).
They should come to class on Friday with an article and facts
to support their assigned position, and they will then debate.
*All students should come to class prepared with research to
participate in a class debate/discussion on the topic.
3. Rel: "Saints Among Us" due Thursday, 10/31.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel reading and study guide questions (Chap 11-13)
due Friday, 11/1.
b) Pearson online worksheet: Central Ideas
c) Pearson Online Test on Thursday, 10/31 on "Teens Teach
Seniors New High-Tech Tricks." Topics to review include:
reading comprehension, concept voc words, central idea,
supporting details for central idea, latin suffix -ment,
coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
2. Rel: "Saints Among Us" due Thursday, 10/31.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet study guide: Vocabulary matching column,
fill in the blanks, and questions #1-5 on pgs 14-15 (Act III,
scenes 4 & 5)
2. SS: Test Wednesday on chapter 17.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Read chapters 11-13 for next Friday, 11/1. Answer all study
guide questions. *Quiz on reading.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet study guide: Writing
Activity on pg. 13 (on iPad)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz on reading. (See below)
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. Rel: Read and complete Family page 20. It must be signed by a
parent.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on pg 516 (section 17-5)
2. ELA: Complete voc analogies on pg 11 of study guide, as well as
define each voc word, AND complete questions #1-7 on pgs
11 & 12 of study guide.
3. *** Return signed test folders.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Friday. (See below) *Quiz on reading
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on chapter 1
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Section 17-4 questions #1-5 on pg 511.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Final drafts of essay are due tomorrow. *Typed or loose leaf,
to be handed in and graded as a summative assessment.
b) Novel work due Friday. (See below)
Monday. October 21, 2019
Grade 8:
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Final drafts of nonfiction personal narratives are due this
Wednesday, 10/23. They must be typed or written neatly on
loose leaf to be handed in and graded.
b) Novel work due Friday. (See below) *Quiz on reading.
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 10/24 on chapter 1.
Friday, October 18, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Read and review Family Page 104 with a parent. Have parent
sign it.
2. ELA: TWO Pearson online worksheets: Author's Word Choice AND
Verb Moods (please note that each worksheet is 2 pages long.)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons Chapters 9 & 10 due next Friday, 10/25. Complete
reading and study guide questions. *Quiz on reading.
b) Completed FIRST draft of nonfiction narrative is due
Monday, 10/21.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: a) Test tomorrow on Chapter 9.
b) Research and bring in your medieval art inspiration AND
YOUR idea for religious art project.
2. *** Tomorrow is picture day. Our class is only taking a class
photo. Please wear full WINTER uniform.
3. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc and Word Study).
***If you were absent or left school early, please make up
p. 50 in My Perspectives.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz.
b) Finished first drafts of nonfiction narratives due Monday,
10/21.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 9.
2. ELA: To be handed in and graded, typed or loose leaf: Write a letter
to your younger self giving advice. Use the 2 texts from class
today as a model.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Finish your introductory paragraph and begin working on
body paragraphs of your nonfiction narrative. We will
conference in class tomorrow. The more work you do tonight,
the more we have to discuss tomorrow.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Nonfiction Narratives - final drafts due tomorrow. (See below.)
2. Rel: a) My Personal Prayer booklet due tomorrow.
b) Test Friday on Chapter 9
3. SS: Chap 17, section 3 questions #1-5 on pg 507 due tomorrow.
4. *** Letter asking for Veterans Day donations went home today.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) You must have your topic for your Nonfiction Personal
Narrative tomorrow,
Friday, October 11, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Revised final drafts of nonfiction narratives are due next
Wednesday, 10/16. They must be TYPED and handed in. They
count as a summative assessment.
b) Romeo & Juliet study guide Act II questions #1-7 on pg 8-9
and Writing Activity on pg 10 -- on iPad. Due Tuesday.
2. Rel: My Personal Prayer Book project is due Wednesday, 10/16.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work due next Friday, 10/18. Read chapters
7 & 8 and complete all study guide questions. *Quiz on reading.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Finished draft of nonfiction narrative due tomorrow. This
draft does not have to be printed out. on iPad is fine.
2. *** Veterans Day letter went home today.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Finished Works of Mercy slideshows due tomorrow. They
must be submitted on Google Classroom.
2. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Finished first draft of nonfiction narrative is due Friday,
10/11.
b) Romeo & Juliet study guide p. 8: Complete vocabulary
activity #1-6.
2. SS: Complete Guided Reading 17-2.
3. *** Reminder: This Friday is a half day with dismissal at 12:00.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work is due Friday. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet: Concept Voc & Word Study
c) Pearson online test tomorrow. (See below).
2. Rel: Completed Works of Mercy slideshows are due Friday, 10/11.
They must be submitted on Google Classroom.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Introductory paragraph of nonfiction personal narrative
due tomorrow.
b) Completed first draft of narrative due Friday, 10/11.
2. SS: Section 17-2 questions #1-5 on page 503 due tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: a) Completed Works of Mercy slideshows are due Friday, 10/11.
b) Test tomorrow on Chapter 21.
2. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet: Ananlyzing Craft & Structure
(Narrative Point of View)
b) Pearson online literature test Thursday, 10/10. Please be
sure to have a charged iPad. Topics to review from "An
Invisible Thread": comprehension questions, concept voc.,
author's point of view, 1st person narration, Latin suffix -ity,
adjectives (My Perspectives - pgs 43-49).
Monday, October 7, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online Literature Test tomorrow. Students must have
a charged iPad to take the test. (See below.)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
2. Rel: Test Wednesday on chapter 21.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) R & J poster due Monday.
b) Pearson online Literature Test on Tuesday, 10/8. Topics to
review include: "The Medicine Bag" and "Apache Girl" video
(comparing texts), concept voc, symbols, animal words.
c) Decide on your Nonfiction Narrative topic over the weekend.
"What event changed your understanding of yourself ?"
Remember our unit theme: What are some milestones on the
path to growing up?
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due next Friday, 10/11. Read and complete study
guide questions for chapters 4-6. *Quiz on the reading.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Tomorrow is the last day to bring in pet donations for our
St. Francis of Assisi drive.
2. *** Return signed test folders tomorrow.
3. SS: Current Events due tomorrow. Topic: Presidential
Impeachment.
4. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet poster due Monday, 10/7.
b) Pearson online worksheet (Media Vocabulary)
5. Rel: On iPad: Create a list of 10 ingredients to a "Happy Life". Use
the model from class today. Write in complete sentences.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work due tomorrow. *Quiz on reading. (See below.)
2. Rel: Test on chapter 21 will be given on Wednesday, 10/9.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Donations for animal rescue are due Friday.
2. ELA: a) Romeo and Juliet poster is due Monday, 10/7. Guidelines
were given in class.
b) My Perspectives - p. 20 - Comprehension Check
3. SS: a) Current Events due Friday. Topic: Presidential
Impeachment.
b) Chapter 17, section 1 questions #1-5 on page 498.
Complete on iPad. Answer in complete sentences. You do
not have to write the questions.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work is due Friday. (See below.)
b) 2 Pearson online worksheets: Concept Voc and Word Study
AND Conventions- Adverbs (2 pgs)
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Current Events due Fri. Topic: Presidential Impeachment
2. Rel: ***Test is postponed until tomorrow.
3. ELA: ***To be collected and graded. Typed or on loose leaf. Writing
Activity on pg 7 of study guide: Imagine you are either Romeo
OR Juliet. This is the day you have fallen in love. Write a 1 pg
journal entry expressing your thoughts and feelings.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday (See below)
b) Pearson online worksheet (Ananlyze Craft & Structure -
Author's Point-of-View)
2. Rel: To be collected and graded (typed or on loose leaf): Write a
modern-day version of the parable of The Good Samaritan.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: a) Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 8.
b) Read and discuss Family Page 94 with a parent. Have a
parent sign the page.
2. SS: Current Events due Friday, 10/4. Topic: Presidential
Impeachment.
3. ELA: Complete Act I (Romeo & Juliet) activities in study guide:
Voc #1-9 (matching column), Voc #1-9 (fill-in-blanks of
sentences), and questions #1-7 on iPad.
4. *** Reminder: A Confirmation meeting will take place tonight at
7PM in the auditorium.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Read Chapter 3 of Ribbons and answer study guide
questions by Friday, 10/4. Be prepared for a quiz on the reading.
b) Write a journal entry on your iPad about a close friend who
has influenced your life in some way.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test on Chapter 8 will be given Tuesday, 10/1. A study outline
was given today.
2. SS: Completed posters due Monday, 9/30.
3. ELA:
4. *** Reminder: There is a Confirmation meeting Monday at 7PM
in the auditorium.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Read chapter 3 of Ribbons for next Friday, 10/4. Copy and
answer all questions in study guide on iPad. *Quiz on reading.
b) Re-tell story from Mother's P.O.V. Due Monday. (See below
for guidelines.)
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Remember to bring in money tomorrow if you would like to
purchase something at the book fair.
2. Rel: Test on Chapter 8 next Tuesday, 10/1. Study outline will be
discused tomorrow.
3. ELA: On your iPad: Research some additional interesting facts
about Shakespeare. (5-10 facts)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work due tomorrow (See below)
b) To be collected & graded: Re-tell a scene from "Two Kinds"
with Mother as the narrator (1st person point-of-view). Include
at least 3 voc words. Your assignment should be typed or on
looseleaf, and at least 3 paragraphs. ***DUE MONDAY, 9/30.
2. Rel: Read and discuss page 224 (Sharing Faith With Your Family).
A parent MUST sign the page.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: To be collected & graded: Re-tell the story as Grandpa, the
narrator (1st person point-of-view). Include at least 3 voc
words. Your assignment should be typed or on looseleaf,
and at least 3 paragraphs.
2. SS: We are working on posters tomorrow. Be sure to have all
necessary materials in class.
3. Rel: Our next test is scheduled for next Tuesday, 10/1.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Nouns)
b) Novel reading and work is due Friday (see below)
2. Rel: Study for tomorrow's test on Chapter 20. A review outline was
given today in class.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 16.
2. *** We will be attending the Scholastic Book Fair Friday at 8:55.
Please send money with your child if they would like to
purchase something.
3. *** Please read the notice that went home today about celebrating
St. Francis Day by donating items for animals.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 20.
2. ELA: a) Novel work due Friday. (See below.)
b) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
Monday, September 23, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: a) Test Wednesday, 9/25 on Chapter 16. Students should be
creating study notes from the test outline given.
b) Newspaper articles should be completed by tomorrow and
ready to be put on posters.
2. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
b) Open-book literature test on "The Medicine Bag" tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel reading and work due Friday, 9/27.
2. Rel: Test Thursday, 9/26 on Chapter 20.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Bring in $5 for book.
2. SS: a) Continue research and begin writing news story for either
The Emancipation Proclamation OR The Thirteenth
Amendment.
b) Test on Chapter 16 is scheduled for next Wednesday, 9/25.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Test on "Two Kinds" has been rescheduled for Monday.
b) Ribbons novel has been distributed. Students are asked to
read independently chapters 1 & 2 for next Friday. They must
also complete all questions (including Writing Activity) in the
study guide for chapters 1 & 2. They should be prepared for a
a quiz on the reading.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Grade 8:
1. SS: Test on Chap 16 is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/24.
2. ELA: -Bring in $5 for book order
-Concept Voc words (5 words) - do the following for each word
on iPad: copy sentence from story, write definition, write your
own sentence showing understanding. (number the words)
3. *** Return signed test folders tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Test tomorrow on "Two Kinds."
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Read and complete p.84 (Family pg) with your family/parent.
Page must be signed by a parent.
2. ELA: -My Perspectives: Comprehension Check. Complete page.
-Please bring in $5 to order book if you haven't already done so
3. SS: Read Vaping article and attach your response on Google
Classroom.
4. *** Please sign and return permission slip for class visit to
St. Joseph by the Sea on October 7th.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Complete on iPad: Concept Vocabulary (6 words)
Number each word and do the following:
-copy the sentence from the story using the word.
-Write the word's definition
-Write your own sentence, showing understanding of its
meaning.
b) Test Friday on "Two Kinds." Open book, mainly writing.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** Please bring in $5 for Romeo and Juliet book order.
2. *** MAP testing concludes tomorrow. Make sure your iPad is
fully charged.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete p. 25 in My Perspectives: Comprehension Check.
(Whole page except "Notebook" activity.)
Monday, September 16, 2019
Grade 8:
1. *** MAP Testing continues tomorrow. Please bring in a fully
charged iPad.
2. *** Parents must attend an 8th grade meeting tonight at 6:30.
3. Rel: Test tomorrow on chapter 7.
4. *** Please bring in $5 to order your copy of Romeo and Juliet.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: on iPad: Write an advice letter to either King Mei or her mother.
(2-3 paragraphs)
Friday, September 13, 2019
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Tuesday, 9/17 on Chapter 7.
2. *** Please check your child's backpack for 2 very important high
school books distributed today.
3. *** We will begin MAP testing on Monday. Please be sure to bring
in your fully charged iPad.
4. *** Reminder: Parents must attend a high school information
meeting on Monday, 9/16 at 6:30.
Grade 7:
1. *** We will begin MAP testing on Monday. Please be sure to bring
in your fully charged iPad.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Grade 7:
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminder: $3.00 dress down tomorrow and yoga in the
afternoon.
2. *** Mandatory iPad meeting at Sea tonight at 7:30.
3. SS: Current Events due tomorrow. Topic: Vaping.
4. Rel: Test next Tuesday, 9/17 on chapter 7.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: My Perspectives - p.9 - Complete QuickWrite.
2. Rel: Creation Story news article due tomorrow. Report on an event
from the Creation Story. Be sure to include a quote from an
eyewitness in your article, as well as 2 illustrations. Name your
newspaper and write a headline. Due tomorrow.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: My Perspectives - p. 9 - Complete QuickWrite.
2. SS: a) Current Events due Friday. Topic: Vaping.
b) Students are currently working on Civil War presentations.
Continue researching and planning content for slideshows.
3. *** Reminder that there is a mandatory meeting at St. Joseph by
the Sea High School tomorrow night at 7:30.
4. *** Bring in $3.00 if you would like to participate in Friday's dress
down day. Remember to wear comfortable clothes for yoga in
the afternoon.
Tuesday, Sptember 10, 2019
Grade 7:
1. ELA: On looseleaf: Create a list of 5 things you have learned from a
person of another generation. Number your list and write it in
complete sentences. *Due tomorrow.
2. *** Contact Religion workbook.
Grade 8:
1. ELA: On looseleaf: Create a list of 10 milestones you have already
achieved in your life. Number your list and write it in complete
sentences. *Due tomorrow.
2. SS: Current Events due Friday. Topic: Vaping.
3. *** I look forward to seeing all parents at tonight's Parent
Orientation meeting at 6:30.
4. *** Contact Religion workbook.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Rel: On a sheet of looseleaf paper to be collected:
Reflect on today's lesson. What questions do you have about
life and faith? your response should not just be a list of
questions, discuss reasons why you have these questions.
Grade 8:
1. Rel: On a sheet of looseleaf paper to be collected:
Discuss the communities you are a part of. How does each one
influence your life, and how do you affect each community?
(2 paragraphs)
2. *** Please read all important announcements above.
Friday, September 6, 2019
Grade 7:
1. Brown paper bag assignment is due Monday.
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