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Classroom Reminders
Parents and students may reach out to me at: cgullo@sacredheartschoolsi.org
Important Announcements
Remote Learners: Please login to Google Classroom to access the Zoom session. You are expected to sign in at 8am daily. The day
ends at 2:30pm.
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Homework
Monday, January 25, 2021
Grade 8:
1. *** Culture Day slideshow and presentation due Wednesday, February 3rd.
2. SS: Research and prepare for class debate on Friday.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study - Multiple Meaning Words)
Friday, January 22, 2021
Grade 8:
1. *** Culture Day slideshow and presentation due Wednesday, February 3rd.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Slideshows due tomorrow. Be prepared to present.
Grade 7:
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 12.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 13.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online literature test tomorrow. ***See below for details.
b) MLK Jr HW: "I have a dream..." (In-person students have a handout to complete.
Remote students must hand in assignment on Google Classroom.)
2. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 12.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online literature test tomorrow. ***See below for details.
b) MLK Jr HW: "I have a dream..." (In-person students have a handout to complete.
Remote students must hand in assignment on Google Classroom.)
2. Rel: Test Thursday on Chapter 13.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online literature test is scheduled for Wednesday, 1/20. Review the story The
Setting Sun and the Rolling World and the skills on pages 71-74 (concept voc, Greek
root psych- , points of view, and verb moods) in My Perspectives.
2. Rel: Test on Chapter 12 is scheduled for Thursday, 1/21.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online literature test is scheduled for Wednesday, 1/20. Review the story
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (Act II) and the skills on pages 291, 292, 293,
and 294 (concept voc, dialogue and stage directions, and Greek prefix para-) in My
Perspectives.
2. Rel: Test on Chapter 13 is scheduled for Thursday, 1/21.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Verb Moods)
2. SS: Chapter 19 Invention Proposal due tomorrow.
3. *** Reminder: tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at 12:00pm.
4. *** Remember to return your Confirmation tear-off slip.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Media Vocabulary)
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Grade 8:
1. SS: Chapter 19 Invention Proposal due Friday, 1/15.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Point of View)
2. SS: Chapter 19 Invention Proposal due Friday, 1/15.
Monday, January 11, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. SS: a) Test tomorrow on Chapter 19
b) Chap 19 Invention Proposal due Friday, 1/15
Friday, January 8, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Final draft of essay due Monday, 1/11. Submit on Google Classroom.
2. SS: a) Test on Chap 19 Tuesday, 1/12.
b) See below for Chap 19 project due Friday, 1/15.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: First draft of essay due tomorrow. (See below.)
2. SS: a) Test on Chapter 19 is scheduled for next Tuesday, 1/12.
b) See below for Chap 19 project information.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet(Ananlyze Craft & Structure: Stage Directions)
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: First draft of essay due Friday. (See below.)
2. SS: a) Test on Chapter 19 is scheduled for next Tuesday, 1/12.
b) Chapter 19 Invention Project is due Friday, 1/15. ***Assignment guidelines are
posted on Google Classroom.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete the Close Reading activities on pages 279, 281, 282, 286, and 288 in
My Perspectives.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet essay (first draft) is due Friday, 1/8. ***See guidelines on Google
Classroom.
2. *** Return signed test folders.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Summary of Acts I & II of A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley. ***See guidelines
on Google Classroom.
Monday, January 4, 2021
Grade 8:
1. SS: Section 19-4 questions #1-5 on page 569.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: St. Rose of Lima HW. Log in to Google Classroom for the assignment guidelines. Submit
your work there. Due tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Grades 7 & 8:
1. *** Christmas Break HW: Complete the 5 Freckle ELA skills assignments. The work is due
by Monday, January 4th.
Monday, December 21, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Tomorrow is a $3.00 dress down day. Wear your favorite Christmas colors!
2. *** Students may bring breakfast to school.
3. *** Students may bring indivudually, wrapped snacks to share with the class.
4. *** Tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at noon.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet final test Monday, 12/21.
2. *** Wear gym uniforms on Monday. It has been changed from Tuesday.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online test on A Christmas Carol: Scrppge and Marley (Act I).
Review play, as well as skills learned on pages 260-262 (close reading
the text, dialogue in drama, concept voc). Conventions (subject-verb
agreement will n ot be covered on test.)
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 11.
2. ELA: a) Small group R & J scenes are to be recited Friday.
b) Test Monday on R & J.
3. SS: Section 19-3, Questions #1-5 on page 564.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test Friday on Chapter 5.
2. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Dialogue)
b) Pearson online literature test Monday on A Christmas Carol: Scrooge
and Marley (Act I).
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test on Chapter 11 is rescheduled for Friday, 12/18.
2. ELA: a) Final test on Romeo 7 Juliet is scheduled for Monday, 12/21.
b) Themes in Romeo & Juliet assignment due tomorrow on Google
Classroom. Assignment guidelines are explained there.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test on Chapter 5 is rescheduled for Friday, 12/18.
2. ELA: Pearson online test on A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley (Act I)
is scheduled for Monday, 12/21.
***Due to today's spelling bee, you do not have to complete the assigned
Pearson worksheet.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Return signed test folders.
2. SS: a) Questions #1-5 on page 559 (section 19-2).
b) Test on Chapter 11 - Thursday, 12/17.
3. ELA: Character poster due tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Finish the last 5 Close-read activities on pages 247, 249, 251, 255, 257 in
My Perspectives.
2. Rel: a) finish your internet ad slide that invites people to recognize Jesus as
God's son.
b) Test on Chapter 5- Thursday, 12/17.
Friday, December 11, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet character poster is due Tuesday, 12/15. Instructions are
posted on Google Classroom.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Completed (final draft) essays on Ribbons is due Monday, 12/14. Submit
your work on Google Classroom.
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Section 19-1, questions #1-5 on page 554.
2. Rel: Glossary Terms: Quizlet Flashcards due tomorrow
Grade 7:
1. ELA: First draft of Ribbons essay is due tomorrow. Submit on Google
Classroom.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! We are recording the Nativity scene
with the Kindergarten tomorrow. Please make sure the lyrics for Do You
Hear What I Hear? are memorized.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Completed Ribbons essay (first draft) by Friday, 12/11.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete pg 19 in R&J study guide: Voc analogies #1-6 and questions
#1-6.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Continue working on Ribbons essay. Students may begin working on the
conclusion (last paragraph).
2. Rel: Good News Network article summary and reflection due tomorrow.
Directions are on Google Classroom. Work should be submitted there.
Monday. December 7, 2020
Grade 8:
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Continue working on Ribbons essay. Students should be currently
working on the body paragraphs.
2. Rel: Goodnewsnetwork.org assignment due Wednesday, 12/9. It must be
submitted on Google Classroom. (Directions are posted there.)
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Study for test Monday, 12/7 on Chapter 18.
Grade 7:
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Tomorrow's test on Chapter 18 has been postponed until Monday.
2. ELA: Write a soliloquy of your own where you think aloud, allowing the
audience to "listen in" to your privaye thoughts and feelings. Write
about a problem or difficult decision. ***Submit your work on Google
Classroom. ***It should be one double-spaced page in length.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete the graphic organizer for Ribbons that we started yesterday
in class.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete questions #1-4 on pg 18 in R & J study guide (Act IV).
2. Rel: Complete and color Advent calendar (Random Acts of Kindness)
2. SS: Study for Chap 18 test on Thursday.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Test tomorrow on Ribbons novel.
2. Rel: Complete and color Advent calendar (Random Acts of Kindness)
Monday, November 30, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Voc #1-8 (matching column) AND #1-8 (complete sentences) on page 17
in R & J study guide.
2. SS: a) Complete questions #1-5 on page 547.
b) Test Thursday on chapter 18.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Review today's notes in preparation for Test Wednesday on Ribbons.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Reminders: Bring in your breakfast tomorrow, as well as $3 for a dress-
down.
2. *** Prepare for class spelling bee tomorrow!
Grade 7:
1. *** Prepare for class spelling bee tomorrow!
Monday, November 23, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Chapter 18 project due tomorrow.
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 10.
3. *** Reminders: Bring your breakfast to school on Wednesday. It will also
be a $3 dress-down day.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 8.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Study for literature test Monday. (See below for details.)
2. Rel: Test Tuesday, 11/24 on Chapter 10.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Test Tuesday, 11/24 on Chapter 8.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Author's Style - Word Choice)
b) Pearson onlie literature test next Monday, 11/23. It will cover 2
poems: "Hanging Fire" and "Translating Grandfather's House." Review
pages 54-64 (re-read poems, concept voc, word study/word origins,
close reading of text, lyric vs narrative poetry, author's word choice).
2. *** Tomorrow is a half day with noon dismissal.
3. *** Please check your email regarding Covid testing. Consent forms MUST
be returned tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Be ready to present your group slideshows tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Forms of Poetry)
2. SS: Section 18-3: questions #1-5 on page 543.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Study for literature test tomorrow. (See below for details.) ***I strongly
recommend re-reading the text to prepare for the assessment.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Coordinating & Subordinating
Conjunctions)
b) Pearson online Literature test Thursday. (See below for details.)
Monday, November 16, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Section 18-2, questions #1-5 on page 536.
2. ELA: Complete today's classwork- My Perspectives pages 60-61.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet: Development of Central Ideas
b) Pearson Online test Thursday on text, "Tutots Teach Seniors New High
Tech Tricks." Students should review pages 62-68 in My Perspectives.
Topics include: Concept vocabulary, close reading the text, Suffix -ment,
central/main idea, and conjunctions (coordinating and subordinating).
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) See below for novel work due Friday.
b) Complete 2 Pearson worksheets assigned on Google Classroom:
Concept Voc and Word Study AND Word Study (suffix -ment)
2. Rel: Quizlet flashcards on Glossary terms are due Thursday. In-person
students will show me in class. Remote students will copy the link
and paste it into the Google Classroom assignment.
Monday, November 9, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Test tomorrow on Acts I-III (scenes 1-3) of Romeo & Juliet.
b) R & J study guide pages 14-15. Complete voc matching column and
fill-in-the-blank sentences. And, answer questions #1-5.
2. Rel: Saint essay due tomorrow. Submit on Google Classroom.
3. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 529 (Section 18-1).
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for chapters 14 & 15 is due Friday, 11/13. *Quiz.
b) Complete today's classwork on page 65 if you did not finish it in
class.
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** TACHS Exam tomorrow! Please be sure to have reviewed all emails sent
regarding your test code and time, as well as device regulations. Get to
bed early and eat a proper breakfast! Good luck!
2. ELA: Test Tuesday, 11/9 on Romeo & Juliet Act I - Act III (scenes 1-3).
3. Rel: See below for Religion assignment (saint essay) due Tuesday, 11/10.
***Submit on Google Classroom.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for Chapters 11-13 is due tomorrow. Expect a
quiz on the reading.
b) Today we discussed writing a conclusion for our nonfiction personal
narrative. Work on your conclusion. ***The finished FINAL DRAFT is
due Monday, 11/9. It is to be submitted on Google Classroom.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Complete the Investigation Activity (Timeline Map) on Discovery
Education SS Tech Book.
2. Rel: See below for Religion assignment (Saint essay) due next Monday, 11/9.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work due Friday. (See below for details.)
b) Complete body paragraphs (#2-4) of nonfiction narrative. ***This is
still the first draft of the essay. Due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: See below for Religion assignment due next Monday, 11/9.
2. ELA: Complete Voc work (define 7 words and complete analogy blanks) and
questions #1-7 on pages 11 & 12 in Romeo & Juliet study guide.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for Chapters 11, 12, & 13 is due Friday, 11/6. *Quiz.
Monday, November 2, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Research a saint who inspires you. Write a 3 paragraph essay. Include
biographical information, dates and reasons for canonization, and
reasons why and how he/she inspires you. Submit your work on Google
Classroom. Due date: next Monday, 11/9.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Complete the "Saints Among Us" handout. It is due tomorrow. Remote
students can find the handout on Google Classroom. Print it out and
submit a picture of your completed work.
2. ELA: Finish your introductory paragraph of your nonfiction personal narrative
if you did not in class today.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Complete research and campaign posters for Monday's class debate on
the presidential candidates.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: See below for next week's novel work.
2. Rel: Test Tuesday, 11/3 on Chapter 2.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** In-person students may bring in wrapped candy treats to share with the
class tomorrow for our Halloween celebration. Remote students may
celebrate with us from home. ***Don't forget to dress down and wear
Halloween colors. Remember, no costumes.
2. *** Please return Parent-Teacher survey notes that were distributed today.
3. *** Please return signed test folders.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons reading and study guide work for Chapters 11, 12, and 13 is
due next Friday, 11/6. *Quiz on the reading.
2. Rel: a) Family Crest assignment is due tomorrow. (See below for details.)
b) Test next Tuesday, 11/3 on Chapter 2.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online literature test tomorrow. (See details below.)
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work for Chapters 9 & 10 due tomorrow. Quiz on reading.
2. Rel: a) Test on Chapter 2 next Tuesday, 11/3.
b) Family Crest on Scripture and Tradition is due Friday, 10/30.
* In-person students must hand in a completed assignment.
* Remote students must print it our, complete it, and attach a picture of
the assignment on Google Classroom.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online literature test on Thursday, 10/28. (See details below.)
2. SS: Test tomorrow on Chapter 17.
Grade 7:
1 .ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for Chapters 9 & 10 is due Thursday this week-
NOT FRIDAY. Be prepared for a quiz on the reading, too.
2. Rel: Test next Tuesday, 11/3, on Chapter 2.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Verb Moods)
b) Pearson online literature test on Thursday, 10/29. It will cover the two
texts: "You Are the Electric Boogaloo" and "Just Be Yourself." Review
pages 44-52 in My Perspectives. Topics include: Concept Vocabulary,
Latin Suffix -ous, Author's Tone, Word Choice, Commonations,
Denotations, and Verb Moods.
2. Rel: Test tomorrow on Chapter 9.
3. SS: Test Wednesday on Chapter 17.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Finish and submit today's classwork on identifying the elements of a
non-fiction narrative if you did not complete it in class.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: a) "My Personal Prayer Book" project is due Monday, 10/26.
b) Test Tuesday, 10/27 on Chapter 9.
2. SS: Test next wednesday, 10/28 on Chapter 17 (Reconstruction).
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work for chapters 9 & 10 is due next Thursday, 10/29.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Author's Tone)
2. SS: a) Section 17-5 questions #1-5 on page 516.
b) Watch at least 30 minutes of the Presidential Debate tonight starting
at 9 PM. Be prepared to discuss it tomorrow.
3. Rel: a) "My Personal Prayer Book" project due Monday, 10/26. (See below.)
b) Test on Chapter 9 is re-scheduled for Tuesday, 10/27.
4. *** Reminder: Tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at 11 AM.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for chapters 7 & 8 is due tomorrow. ***Expect quiz.
b) Decide on a topic for your Non-Fiction Personal Narrative.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Study for Vocabulary test tomorrow (words from Acts I & II)
2. Rel: a) Personal Prayer Book Project due Monday, 10/26. (See details below.)
b) Test Monday, 10/26 on Chapter 9.
3. *** Reminder: Friday is a half day with dismissal at 11 AM.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Reminder: Ribbons novel work for Chapters 7 & 8 is due Friday, 10/23.
There will also be a quiz on the reading.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Test Thursday, 10/22 on vocabulary words for Acts i & II.
2. SS: Section 17-4 questions #1-5 on page 511.
3. Rel: a) Prayer Books are due Monday, 10/26. In-person students: Use the
booklets handed out to create "My Personal Prayer Book." Your books
must include an original prayer of your own for each type of prayer:
Blessings, Petition, Intercession, Thanksgiving, and Praise. Each
prayer should appear on its own page and be at least 10 lines long, and
an illustration should be on the opposite page in the booklet. Remote
students: a slideshow on the same topic. Instructions have been set
up on a Google Classroom assignment where you will submit your work.
***This is due Monday, 10/26 and it will be graded as a quarterly project.
b) Test Monday, 10/26 on Chapter 9.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Study for your Pearson online literature test tomorrow. ***See below for
topics and pages to review.
Monday, October 19, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Romeo & Juliet study guide: Writing Activity on page 10. Imagine that
you are a good friend to either Romeo OR Juliet and you know about
their secret marriage. Write a letter to one of them expressing your
feelings and offering advice about what they should do next. ***Submit
your work by attaching it to the Google Classroom assignment.
b) Vocabulary test on Thursday for words from Acts I & II.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Adjectives)
b) Review for literature test Wednesday on "A Simple Act" and from "An
Invisible Thread." Review pages 32-49 in My Perspectives. Topics
include: all concept voc words, close reading the texts, author's point of
view, weighted words, multiple meaning words, adverbs, first-person
point-of-view, Latin suffix -ity, and adjectives. ***This test will be given
online. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PREPARED WITH A FULLY CHARGED
iPAD.
2. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 1.
Friday, october 16, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Final drafts of Nonfiction Narratives are due this Monday, 10/19. Please
submit them on Google Classroom.
2. SS: Section 17-3 questions #1-5 on page 507.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Ribbons novel work for Chapters 7 & 8 is due next Friday, 10/23.
b) Pearson online literature test is scheduled for next Wednesday, 10/21.
It wil cover the 2 selections: "A Simple Act" and from "An Invisible
Thread."
2. Rel: Test on Chapter 1 is scheduled for next Tuesday, 10/20.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: First drafts of Non-Fiction Personal Narratives are due tomorrow. Please
submit them on Google Classroom.
2. SS: Write a one page (at least 2 paragraphs) reflection on today's lesson on
the Black Codes. Submit your work on Google Classroom.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet (Word Study: latin Suffix -ity)
b) Ribbons novel work is due tomorrow for Chapters 4, 5, & 6. Submit
your work in Google Classroom. ***Quiz on the reading.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: First drafts due Fri. (See below.)
2. *** Return diploma form. It can be found in the test folder that is going home
today and also needs to be returned. Progress reports are also in test
folders, and they, too, need to be signed and returned.
***Remote students will receive diploma forms and progress reports via
email. They need to be send to Ms. Rita in the office.
3. Rel: Submit on Google Classroom: 10 Ways to Live a Happy Life.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Ananlyze Craft & Structure: Narrative POV)
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: First drafts of Non-Fiction Personal Narratives are due Friday, 10/16.
Due tomorrow: First paragraph (intro) on Notability.
2. SS: Section 17-2 questions #1-5 on page 503.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Write a paragraph summarizing from An Invisible Thread. You must use
the 3 Concept Vocabulary words (resilience, perseverance, and
generosity) in your summary. Bold or uinderline each voc word.
***Submit this assignment on Google Classroom.
Friday, october 9, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet posters are due Tuesday, 10/13.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Ribbons novel work for Chapters 4, 5, & 6 is due next Friday, 10/16.
There will also be a quiz on the reading.
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) See below for poster project due Tuesday.
b) Complete study guide work for Romeo and Juliet - Act I. Complete
vocabulary #1-9 (matching column) and #1-9 (fill-in-the-blank) AND
questions #1-7 on pages 5 & 6.
2. SS: Pretend that you are running for President of the United States. What
two issues do you consider to be the most important? Why? Write
two perusasive paragraphs (which include some facts, not just your
opinion) to convince others of their importance. ***Submit your work
to the Google Classroom assignment.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Complete Pearson online worksheet (Adverbs)
b) Ribbons novel work for Chapter 3 is due tomorrow. There will also
be a quiz on the reading.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: See below for poster project due Tuesday.
2. SS: Watch at least 30 minutes of tonight's Vice-Presidential debate starting
at 9PM. Be prepared to discuss it tomorrow in class.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete Pearson online worksheet (Concept Voc & Word Study)
2. Rel: Completed slideshows on the Works of Mercy are due tomorrow.
Tuesday,October 6, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Romeo & Juliet poster project assigned today. Due Tuesday, 10/13.
2. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 8.
3. SS: Copy and complete questions #1-5 for section 17-1 on page 498.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Author's Point-of-View: "Weighted Words")
2. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 21.
Monday, October 5, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: On your iPad - research at least 5-10 interesting facts about William
Shakespeare that we did not mention in class today.
2. Rel: Test rescheduled to Wednesday on Chapter 8.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Assignment posted on Google Classroom and must be submitted there -
Write a paragraph using the 4 new Concept Vocabulary words in which
you summarize "A Simple Act."
2. Rel: Study for Chapter 21 test scheduled for Wednesday.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Civil War projects are due this Monday, 10/5. Be prepared to present and
discuss your work with the class. Remote students must submit pictures
of their projects on Google Classroom.
2. Rel: Test next Tuesday on Chapter 8.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Novel work for chapter 3 in Ribbons is due next Friday, 10/9. Work needs
to be submitted on Google Classroom. There will once again be a quiz
on the reading.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: a) Study for tomorrow's test on Chapter 16.
b) Bring in materials and research to work on Civil War projects.
2. *** Read, complete, and sign Remote Learning, Google Classroom-Zoom
Policies and Procedures document that was sent home today.
Grade 7:
ELA: Read chapters 1 & 2 of novel Ribbons and complete the study guide
questions and writing activity. ***There will be a brief quiz on the
reading. ***This work needs to be submitted on the Google Classroom
assignment posted Monday, 9/28.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Review pages 21-26 and 30-31 in My Perspectives to study for online
Pearson test tomorrow.
2. SS: a) Study for test on Friday on Chapter 16. A review was given today.
b) Continue to bring in materials to work on Civil War project which is
due on Monday, 10/5.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Review pages 26-31 in My Perspectives to study for online Pearson
test tomorrow.
b) Today's classwork (Monologue) must be submitted if not completed
in school. It will be graded.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Point-of-View assignment is due tomorrow. ***See details below.
b) Pearson online test Thursday, 10/1. Review The Medicine Bag and
Apach Girl's Rite of Passage - activities on pages 21-26 and 30-31.
2. SS: a) Watch at least 30 minutes of the Presidential Debate tonight starting
at 9PM. Be prepared to discuss it in class tomorrow.
b) Test Friday, 10/2 on Chapter 16.
c) Bring in materials/research to begin working on projects.
3. *** Returnsigned test folders (in-person students only).
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Pearson online worksheet: Nouns and Pronouns
b) Pearson online test Thursday on Two Kinds. Review story and pages
26-31 when studying.
2. Rel: Write a modern-day version of the parable of The Good Samaritan. ALL
students must submit their work on Google Classroom. Due tomorrow.
Monday, September 28, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: a) Login to Google Classroom to access and submit your assignment:
Re-tell the story of "The Medicine Bag" from Grandpa's perspective.
Be sure to use the 5 Concept Vocabulary words in your response, and
tell your story in at least 3 paragraphs. ***Due Wednesday, 9/30.
***All students must submit their work in Google Classroom.
b) Pearson online test is scheduled for this Thursday, 10/1.
2. SS: a) Complete questions #1-5 on page 488 (Section 16-5).
b) Test on Chapter 16 is scheduled for this Friday, 10/2.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: a) Novel work for Ribbons Chapters 1 & 2 is due this Friday, 10/2.
***All students must submit their work in Google Classroom (as
assignment for this was created today, 9/28).
b) Pearson online test (Two Kinds) is scheduled for this Thursday, 10/1.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Pearson online worksheet (Concept Vocabulary and Word Study).
2. SS: Copy and complete questions #1-5 on page 480 (section 16-4)
3. *** Tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at 12:00pm.
4. *** Please return completed HS interest surveys.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete the Word Study worksheet. In-person students received a
paper copy. Remote students will find it on Google Classroom, and
they should follow directions provided there.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete Pearson online worksheet (Analyze Craft & Structure:
Symbolism). Be aware that this is a 2-page worksheet.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Recall today's ELA discussion on point-of-view. Choose a part of the
story and pretend to be mother. Re-write it from her perspective. Be
sure to use the correct pronouns of I, me, my, etc... Login to Google
Classroom for more directions. Your work should be submitted there.
In-person students who are unable to do so, may complete the
assignment on looseleaf.
2. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 20.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Study for test tomorrow on Chapter 7.
2. ELA: Re-read The Medicine Bag. Complete the Close Reading questions
(there are 5 of them) throughout the story.
3. SS: Complete questions #1-5 for section 16-3 on page 475.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Re-read Two Kinds. Complete the Close Reading questions (there are 4
of them) throughout the story.
2. Rel: Begin to study for a test on Chapter 20 scheduled for Thursday.
Monday, September 21, 2020
Grade 8:
1. *** Please make sure you have your parents check their emails for the
Zoom link for tonight's HS meeting at 6:30PM.
2. ELA: Login to Google Classroom for instructions on the West Side Story
assignment on Theme. You should submit it on Google Classroom.
***This will count as a graded assignment.
3. Rel: Test Wednesday on Chap 7.
4. *** Chocolate went home today for the Candy Sale.
5. SS: Complete today's classwork assignment: Guided Reading 16-2.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Pretend you are a friend and write a letter to Jing Mei, the child. What
advice to you have for her in dealing with her mom's prodigy training
and piano lessons? Use a friendly letter format. The assignment is
posted on Google Classroom. Remote students should submit it there.
In-person students may submit it there or on looseleaf. ***This is a
graded assignment.
2. Rel: Test on Thursday on Chapter 20.
Friday, September 18, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Test Tuesday, 9/22 on Chapter 7.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Login to Google Classroom to view the assignment due Monday. It
should be submitted there, as well, but you may write your one-minute
(one page) commercial/advertisement on paper if you have technological
issues.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Rel: Compose a prayer to the Holy Spirit to guide her today in all her
decisions. (10 sentences) ***This will count as your first graded HW
for the marking period. ***Submit it on Google Classroom. You may
complete it on paper if you are having technical issues.
2. SS: Complete questions #1-5 on page 471 (section 16-2). Use complete
sentences and copy questions.
3. *** You MUST return the signed iPad contract tomorrow in order to be
issued an iPad.
4. *** Remote students need to come to school at the main entrance on North
Burgher Ave. tomorrow at 2:45. You will receive iPads, contracts to
sign, art folders, and candy boxes to sell. Both you and a parent must
be present.
5. *** Please encourage your parents to join the Remind app. Information was
sent in an email with instructions.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Grade 8:
1. ELA: Complete QuickWrite on page 9 in My Perspectives.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Complete QuickWrite on page 9 in My Perspectives.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Grade 8:
1. SS: Copy questions and answer questions #1-5 on page 465. Use looseleaf
and write in complete sentences.
2. *** Reminder: please check emails from Ms. Catalano and Mrs. Gullo for
Zoom links for tonight's Parent orientation at 6:30 and 7:00 PM.
Grade 7:
1. ELA: Create a list of 10 things which you have learned from people of another
generation (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles). Number your list and
write in complete sentences. Use looseleaf for your work.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Grade 8
1. Rel: Think about the discussion during our religion lesson today. Write your
response on one side of looseleaf or a double-spaced typed page:
Discuss the communities you are a part of. How does each one influence
you? And, how do you affect each of these communities? Discuss 2-3
communities. Remember to always write in complete sentences.
2. *** Please remind your parents to check their emails for one about tomorrow
night's Parent Orientation meetings to be held on Zoom.
3. *** In-person students should wear gym uniforms tomorrow.
Grade 7:
1. Rel: Reflect on today's lesson on adolescence and personal growth. What
questions do you have about life and faith? Write your response on one
side of looseleaf or a double-spaced typed page. Remember to always
write in complete sentences.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Grade 8:
1. Please remember to bring all completed back-to-school forms on Monday.
2. If you walk home or take the public bus home, please remember to bring in a
parent note giving permission to do so. This one-time note will be kept on file.
3. Any missing summer assignments are due Monday. No assignments will be
accepted after Monday, 9/14.
4. All students must join Google Classroom ASAP if they haven't already done so.
See the class codes listed below.
5. Tomorrow, September 11th, is a National Day of Service. We discussed the
significance of this day in class today, as well as possible service activities
that you can perform on your own tomorrow. Be prepared to discuss what you
have done in class on Monday.
Grade 7:
1. Any missing summer assignments are due Monday. No assignments will be
accepted after Monday, 9/14.
2. All students must join Google Classroom ASAP if they haven't already done so.
See the class codes listed below.
3. Tomorrow, September 11th, is a National Day of Service. We discussed the
significance of this day in class today, as well as possible service activities
that you can perform on your own tomorrow. Be prepared to discuss what you
have done in class on Monday.
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