Monday, November 30, 2020

Monday, November 30, 2020

 Welcome to week 14!  It is hard to believe that in just over three weeks we will be celebrating Christmas.  These next few weeks are going to race by so very quickly.

I hope everyone enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving, even if the celebration had to be smaller due to the Covid virus.  

We are now in the season of Advent and should be preparing ourselves for the arrival of the Messiah.  Let us make sure that each and every action we do is a gift to Christ.


SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for chapter 15 Friday.

7th-Review for quiz 3-1 & 3-2 tomorrow.  Use notes and guide given in class for your review.

6th-Review all of 2-1.

RELIGION:

8th-Review for chapter 7 test, date not determined.

7th-Review for chapter 8 test Wednesday.  Chapter 9 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Thursday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Friday.

LITERATURE:

8th-Rough draft of your original Christmas story is due in printed form tomorrow in class.  You will peer edit one of your classmates.  Final good copy with pictures and ready to hand to your Kinder Buddy is due on Monday.  The Finish of Patsy Barnes and The Drummer Boy of Shiloh are our current stories.  There is a combined quiz for these two stories.  This assessment will be next week.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.  Again, thank you for your social distancing practices.  We have now completed 13 weeks of in school instruction.  

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for chapter 15 later next week.

7th-Review for 3-1 & 3-2 quiz on Tuesday, 12/1.

6th-No homework


RELIGION:

8th-No homework.  Chapter 7 test could be later next week 

7th-Chapter 8 test Wednesday, 12/2.  


LITERATURE:

8th-A  rough PAPER copy of your Christmas story is due, Tuesday, 12/1 in class to pass off to a peer editor for review.  Pictures are NOT required for Tuesday.  FINAL and good copy is due on Monday, December 7, 2020.  We will then arrange to share with your buddies.  New story is The Finish of Patsy Barnes

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for chapter 15 test.

7th-Write the terms and their definitions for 3-2 for tomorrow.  A paper copy should be printed for your binder.  Quiz next week on 3-1 & 3-2.  Review terms for quiz.

6th-Print out a copy of ALL sections for 2-1 and have in your binder tomorrow.  

RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 7 read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due tomorrow.  ALL work should be printed and in your binder tomorrow.

7th-Chapter 8 read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due tomorrow.  ALL work should be printed and in your binder tomorrow.

LITERATURE:

8th-New story is "The Finish of Patsy Barnes."

NOTES:

Report Card Receipt card-Please sign and returned the YELLOW card as acknowledgement of viewing the Q1 Report Card by tomorrow.  Thank you

Dismissal today and tomorrow is 11:30.

Friday Folder-Please check often to see the latest news.

ZOOM CONFERENCE site:

https://zoom.us/j/94025296257?pwd=dWROOXFXU0huNko0SEdOeGJBWFFVZz09

Monday, November 23, 2020

Monday, November 23, 2020

 Welcome to week 13.  We have three half days and then a four day Thanksgiving break.  Hopefully, all of your plans include delicious food.  I know not everyone will be spending time with extended family.  Let's hope our efforts will pay off and we keep the school open and all stay free of the Covid-19 virus.

I look forward to "meeting" with you during our conferences today and tomorrow.  

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Quiz tomorrow on 15-1 & 15-2.

7th-Review 3-1 & 3-2 for quiz next week.  Vocabulary/study guide terms  for 3-2 due Wednesday.

6th-Chapter 2 section 1 outlines due as assigned tomorrow morning.  I will check in the vocabulary tomorrow as well.


RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 7 read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Wednesday.

7th-Chapter 8 read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Wednesday.


LITERATURE:

8th-New story: The Finish of Patsy Barnes.


NOTES:

FRIDAY FOLDER-Please check the Friday Folder often to keep up on all the events and fundraiser news.

DISMISSAL for today, tomorrow and Wednesday will be at 11:30.

Conferences today and tomorrow as scheduled.

Here is the site for the Zoom meet again if you misplaced it.  I also sent it by email last evening to those with whom I have a scheduled conference.

https://zoom.us/j/94025296257?pwd=dWROOXFXU0huNko0SEdOeGJBWFFVZz09



Friday, November 20, 2020

Friday, November 20, 2020

 Happy Friday,

We finished week #12 in school.  Again, thank you for all the measure and inconveniences you are doing to keep the school open.  We have all made adjustments to our "normal" schedules and everyday life to stay well.  And, although we may not like some of the changes it does appear to be working.  Please know that the entire school-students and faculty- are making the same sacrifices with the same end game in mind.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for quiz 15-1 & 15-2 on Tuesday.  Online quiz for chapter 15 due Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 am.

7th-Write the definitions for the terms -Content Vocabulary and Key People and Events listed at the start of section 3-1 on page  58 in textbook.  Online quiz for chapter 3 due Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 AM.   Section 2 definitions-Content Vocabulary and Key People and Events)  on page 64, will be due Wednesday.  

6th-Definitions for 2-1 (page 38 in textbook- Locating Places, Meeting People, & Building Your Vocabulary)  due Monday on paper in your binder.   Outline assigned (A, B, C, OR D) due Tuesday, 11/24.


RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 7 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Wednesday.

7th-Chapter 8 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Wednesday.


LITERATURE:

8th-The Tell-Tale Heart story comprehension quiz Monday.  Finish up your K-Buddy Christmas story.  Rough draft to peer will be due the week after Thanksgiving, 12/1.   Final good/complete story due 12/7, and should be ready to share with your buddy.

NOTES:

REPORT CARD RECEIPT - Today a yellow Report Card Receipt card went home with all students.  Once you have viewed your child's report card on Rediker, please sign and return the yellow card via your child next week.

Parent-Teacher Conference Zoom Site:

https://zoom.us/j/94025296257?pwd=dWROOXFXU0huNko0SEdOeGJBWFFVZz09


REMINDER:  Half days Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday.  Dismissal will start at 11:30 due to the 12:00 Mass.

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Thursday, November 19, 2020

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review outlines for chapter 15.  Quiz on 15-1 & 15-2 next week.  Online quiz for chapter 15 due Monday, 11/23 by7:55 AM.

7th-Review outline for chapter 3.  Quiz on 3-1 & 3-2 next week.  Online quiz for chapter 3 due Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 AM.

6th-Chapter 1 test tomorrow.  Use study guide for your review.


RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 6 test tomorrow.  Chapter 7 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due next Wednesday,

7th-Review for chapter 7 test tomorrow.  Chapter 8 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due next Wednesday.


LITERATURE:

8th-The Tell-Tale Heart story comprehension quiz Monday.  Please reread our story several times before the assessment.


NOTES:

PIZZA FRIDAY tomorrow-$3 for two slices.  Exact amount please.  Thank you.


PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE INFORMATION:

Below I have posted the link for the ZOOM Virtual Teacher Conference meetings for Monday and Tuesday afternoon.  I am sending home a list of the conference times chosen by you.  Please check with your child for the paper if you need to confirm your time.   Thank you for your prompt attendance so we can keep the schedule running as planned.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94025296257?pwd=dWROOXFXU0huNko0SEdOeGJBWFFVZz09

Meeting ID: 940 2529 6257

Passcode: 7th


Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review outlines for chapter 15.  Online quiz for chapter 15 due Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 AM.

7th-Review chapter 3 outlines.  Online quiz for chapter 3 due Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 AM.

6th-Review for chapter 1 test Friday.


RELIGION:

8th-Review for chapter 6 test Friday.  Chapter 7 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due next Wednesday.

7th-Review for chapter 7 test Friday.  Chapter 8 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due next Wednesday.  Please remember the 5 sentence minimum for Q & A and the 9-10 essay.

LITERATURE:

8th-The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe is our current story.  Please reread several times and go over questions at the end and in the side bars before the comprehension quiz on Monday.

NOTES:

Pizza Friday-$3 for two slices.  Exact change please.  Thank you.

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-All students MUST HAVE the four outlines for chapter 15 printed and in their binder tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/18.)

7th-ALL students MUST HAVE the four outlines for chapter 3 printed and in their binder tomorrow, Wednesday, 11/18.

6th-Review for Quiz 1-3 tomorrow and chapter test on Friday.  Use review guide.


RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 6 test Friday.  Chapter 7 Faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Rest of chapter work due next Wednesday.

7th-Chapter 7 test Friday.  Chapter 8 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Monday.  Rest of chapter work due and printed by next Wednesday.


LITERATURE:

8th-Story comprehension quiz on Monday for The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.  Please reread the story several times before our quiz on Monday.

Monday, November 16, 2020

Monday, Novemver 16, 2020

Welcome to week 12!  Thank you for keeping the social distance so we can remain in school>

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Chapter 15 outline(s) due tomorrow.  Online quiz due next Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 am.

7th-Chapter 3 outline(s) due tomorrow.  Online quiz due next Monday, 11/23 by 7:55 am.

6th-Review for quiz 1-3 Wednesday and chapter test Friday.  Use study guide given for your review.


RELIGION:

8th-Review for chapter 6 test Thursday or Friday.

7th-Review for chapter 7 test Thursday or Friday.


LITERATURE:

8th-New story: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.  Read stroy seveal times before our story comprehension quiz.

NOTES:

FRIDAY FOLDER: Please see the latest news. 

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Thursday, November 12, 2020

 Happy Thursday!  Finished another week of in school learning.  Thank you again for all you're doing on the home front to stay safe, thus allowing the rest of the school body to stay safe.  Enjoy the long weekend.


SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Chapter 15 outline(s) due Tuesday, 11/17/20.  Online chapter 15 quiz due Monday, 11/23/20 by 7:55 am.

7th-Chapter 3 outline(s) due Tuesday, 11/17/20.  Online chapter 3 quiz due Monday, 11/23/20 by 7:55 am.

6th-Review 1-3 for quiz on Wednesday, 11/18/20.  


RELIGION:

8th-No homework.  Chapter 6 test later next week.

7th-No homework.  Chapter 7 test later next week.


LITERATURE:

8th-Work on Christmas story.


NOTES:

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 11/13/20.

FRIDAY FOLDER-Please check daily for the latest news on fundraisers and school events.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Wednesday, November 11, 2020

 Veterans Day:  I wish to extend my sincere gratitude to all veterans and active duty military for your sacrifices.  We get to enjoy so may wonderful freedoms thanks to the heroic deeds of our brave men and women.  

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Chapter 14 test tomorrow.  Chapter 15 outline(s) due Tuesday, 11/17.  Online quiz due Monday, 11/23.

7th-Chapter 2 test tomorrow.  Chapter 3 outline(s) due Tuesday, 11/17.  Online quiz for chapter 3 due by 11/23.

6th-Outtline pages 28-30.  Chapter 2 test next week.

RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 6 -All work should be finished and a hard paper copy in class tomorrow for your binder.

7th-Chapter 7-All work should be completed and a hard paper copy in class tomorrow for your binder.

LITERATURE:

8th-Work on your Christmas story for your buddy,  Good draft should be ready to show a peer on December 1.  Final copy/presentation should be ready for your buddy on 12/7.

NOTES:

Tag Day tomorrow Twin Theme $1

Meatball Madness fundraiser-Please see Friday Folder for information.

Thanksgiving Pie Order fundraiser-Please see Friday Folder for information.

FRIDAY FOLDER-Please see the latest information.




Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for chapter 14 test Thursday.  Outline(s) for chapter 15 due Tuesday.

7th-Review for chapter 2 test Thursday.  Outline(s) for chapter3 due Tuesday.  Extra credit Colonial Christmas project due 12/11/20.

6th-Review for 1-2 quiz tomorrow.


RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 6 faith word/person/Big Q & A due tomorrow.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Thursday.  Paper copy due in class on Thursday.

7th-Chapter 7 faith words/person/Big Q & A due tomorrow.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Thursday.  Five sentence min for Big Q & A and 9-10 essay.


LITERATURE:

8th-Extra credit quiz tomorrow on An American Childhood.


NOTES:

Tag Day Friday-TWIN theme $1


Monday, November 9, 2020

Monday, November 9, 2020

 Welcome to week 11!  Just a reminder that we have off on Friday, 11/13/20.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for chapter 14 test Thursday.  New outlines due Tuesday, 11/17/20.    Chapter 15 online quiz due Tuesday, 11/24 by 7:55 am.  

7th-Review for chapter 2 test Thursday.  New outline due (2) Tuesday, 11/17/20.  Chapter 3 online quiz due 11/24.  

6th-Review for quiz 1-2 on Wednesday.

RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 6 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Wednesday. Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Thursday.

7th-Chapter 7 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Wednesday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Thursday.

LITERATURE:

8th-Work on Christmas story.   EXTRA CREDIT story comprehension quiz on An American Childhood will be on Wednesday.

Friday, November 6, 2020

Friday, November 6, 2020

 Congratulations!!!! Ten weeks of in school learning!  Keep up the great work with social distancing so we can keep the school open.


SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-14-1 & 14-2 quiz on Monday, (book quiz).  

7th-Review for chapter 2 test Wednesday.  Moving to chapter 3 next.  Assigned outline was given to each student.  Extra credit for any of the other three will be added to your chapter 3 test.  Extra credit is completely optional.

6th-Finish outlining 1-2 C.  A paper copy of all of 1-2 should be printed for your binder.


RELIGION:

8th-Chapter 5 test Monday.  Chapter 6 faith words/person/Big Q & Q due Wednesday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Thursday.  Please remember the 5 sentence min for the Big Q & A and the 9-10 essay.

7th-Chapter 6 test Monday.  Chapter 6 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Wednesday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due Thursday.  Please remember the 5 sentence min for Big Q & A and 9-10 essay.


LITERATURE:

8th-EXTRA CREDIT story comprehension quiz on "An American Childhood (p137)  Quiz grade can only HELP your average.  If grade lowers your average, I will not count it.


NOTES:

Please see the flyers that were sent home today-both sides- for upcoming fundraisers for Project Graduation.

Please check the Friday Folder daily for important information from the office.

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Thursday, November 5, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for 14-1 & 14-2 quiz Monday.  

7th-Review for chapter 2 test Wednesday.  Moving onto chapter 3.  

6th-Finish outlining "B" for tonight.  "C" will be due Monday.


RELIGION:

8th-Review for chapter 5 test Monday.  Chapter 6 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Wednesday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due next Thursday.

7th-Review for chapter 6 test Monday.  Chapter 7 faith words/person/Big Q & A due Tuesday.  Read/highlight/answer end of chapter questions due next Thursday.


LITERATURE:

8th-Work on your Christmas story.  Good rough draft due 12/1/20.  Final GOOD copy is due Monday, 12/7/20.

NOTES:

Pizza Friday tomorrow.  $3 for two slices.  Exact cash only please.  Thank you.


Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review for 14-1 & 14-2 quiz.

7th-Write out the first 8 terms on the study guide.  Make a Google Doc.  You do not need to print this out yet.

6th-Finish outlining A #4 & A #5.  Print out ALL chapter 1 Section A for tomorrow's class.


RELIGION:

8th-Review for chapter 5 test Monday.

7th-Review for chapter 6 test Monday.


LITERATURE:

8th-Think about/work on your Christmas story for your Kindergarten buddy.   

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

 SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Review outlines for 14-1 & 14-2.

7th-Review for chapter 2 test.  Go over the terms given at the start of each section.

6th-Finish the outline for #2 in our section

RELIGION:

8th-Please review for chapter 5 test.

7th-Please review for chapter 6 test.

LITERATURE:

8th-Travels with Charley story comprehension quiz tomorrow.

Monday, November 2, 2020

Monday, November 2, 2020

 Welcome to week 10!  

SOCIAL STUDIES:

8th-Have a copy of all three chapter 14 outlines in your binder tomorrow.

7th-Review for chapter 2 test later this week.

6th-Review for 1-1 quiz tomorrow.


RELIGION:

8th-Review for chapter 5 test later this week.

7th-Review for chapter 6 test later this week.


LITERATURE:

8th-Travels with Charley story comprehension quiz Wednesday.


NOTES:

Please  check the Friday Folder for all the latest news.

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