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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
*We are going on a class trip to the Museum of Jewish Heritage on
Monday, February 3rd. Please return permsiion slips and $6.00
payment in an envelope marked with your child's name by Friday,
January 18th.
*Candy sale ends January 27th.
*There is a mandatory 8th Grade meeting regarding graduation and
yearbook information next Monday, January 27th at 7PM in the
auditorium.
Catholic Schools Week Schedule
Monday, 1/27: Mass at 9:30, Design Heart Badges, Write letters to parents
Tuesday, 1/28: Open House for Parents (8th grade parents at 9AM)
& National Junior Honor Society Induction at 12:30 PM in auditorium
Wednesday, 1/29: Free ice cream, Science Fair at 12:30 (grades 5-8)
Thursday, 1/30: Buddy Day and Color Wars (8th grade wears RED!)
***Bring in canned food donations for building competition
Friday, 1/31: Dance-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis (8th grade attends 11-12pm)
& make Valentine's Day cards for patients at Golden Gate Nursing Home
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Homework
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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