Week of March 28,2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. We are collecting pencils and notebooks for the mission in DR.

E. 12:00 Dismissal on Friday, 4/1 due to a Faculty Meeting.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of March 28: Test Friday, 4/1 . The test will include the words from last week and this week.

1. analogy – the relationship that one thing has to another (kitten is to cat as puppy is to dog)

2. prefix –a word part that is added at the beginning of a base word or root to change the word’s meaning or to form a new word (unwrap)

3. root – a word part to which a prefix or suffix may be added to form a new word (reduce)

4. suffix – a word part that is added at the end of a base word or root to change the word’s meaning or the way it is used (helpful)

5. syllable – a word or word part with a single vowel sound (ba/by= 2 syllables)

5th Grade Reading- 3/28/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_401ff8bsxhm

Homework: Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes- read Chapters 7&8 by Weds. 4/6

Thurs. 3/31 -Quiz on Chapters 5 &6 in Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes

Read the story Images in the Textbook. Practice Book pgs. 144 (1-8) answers only, 148-write five sentences for each setting. Do on LL. Due on Thursday, 3/31

6th Grade Reading- 3/28/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_400g3pv39d3

Homework: Read Chapters 9 & 10 of The Boxcar Children by Weds. 4/6

Thurs, 3/31 Quiz on The Boxcar Children- Chapters 7 & 8

Read the story Shoot to Win in the textbook. Practice Book pgs.100 1-10 (write everything out), and 103 1-10(write questions and answers). Complete on LL. Due Thursday, 3/31.

7^th Grade Reading 3/28/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_399dqrd9pfg

Homework: Read The House of Usher (Edgar Allen Poe) by Weds. 4/6

No Book Test this week.

Read the story Helping Hands in the textbook. Skills Practice pgs. 74 (write the meaning of each underlined word) and 75 (make a chart and compare the similarities and differences for each topic (A and B). Complete on LL. Due Thurs, 3/31.

8^th Grade Reading 3/28/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_398jk4t735f

Homework: Read Chapters 9& 10 of The Forgotten Door by Weds. 4/6

Thurs, 3/31- Quiz on Chapters 7 & 8 of The Forgotten Door

Read the story Weathering the Storm in your textbook. Skills Practice pgs. 67 (1-10), 69 (1-9), 70 (1-13). Complete on LL and write answers only. Due Thursday, 3/31

7^th Grade Social Studies 3/28/11:

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_395d3snsnfs

Homework: Test on Chapter 7- Thursday, 3/31

Answer the following questions on looseleaf. Restate the question in the answer.

Due on Thursday, 3/31

1. Describe in detail the role of women during the War for Independence.

2. Why is the Declaration of Independence considered an important document for all people?

3. What was the purpose of the Common Sense?

8^th Grade Social Studies 3/28/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_394hfwgxqgc

Homework: Test on Chapter 18- Thursday, March 31, 2011

Answer the following questions on looseleaf. Restate the question in the answer. Due on Thursday, 3/31

1. Name and discuss at least 4 difficulties faced by farmers on the Plains.

2. Explain whom the farmers were angry with and why they were angry.

3. Why were the buffalo important to the Sioux?

4. Name and discuss at least 3 effects of the railroads.

Week of March 21,2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. We are collecting pencils and notebooks for the mission in DR.

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of March 21: Test Friday, 3/25

1. abhor – feeling intense hatred or disliking; detesting; loathing

2. aloof –distant physically or emotionally; reserved

3. annihilation – to reduce to total ruin or nonexistence; destroy

4. officious –volunteering one’s advice, help, or services where they are neither asked nor needed; meddlesome

5. personnel – the body of persons employed in an organization, business, or service

5th Grade Reading- 3/21/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_387jqgf5pd4

Homework: Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes- read Chapters 5&6 by Tues. 3/29

Word Study Book pgs. 71 (1-10), 73(1-16), 77(1-12). Write everything out on looseleaf (Sentences and answers). Due on Thursday, 3/24

Weds, 3/23 -Quiz on Chapters 3 &4 in Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes

6th Grade Reading- 3/21/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_389g5bx98f9

Homework: Read Chapters 7 & 8 of The Boxcar Children by Tues. 3/29

Weds, 3/23 Quiz on The Boxcar Children- Chapters 5 & 6

Aim Higher (Level F) –Read pgs. 63- 68(Developing Your Vocabulary).On pg. 69, do Exercise A 1-10(Write new word and the meaning).Read Dinosaur Profiles pgs. 76-79. On pg.80, complete questions 1-5 (question and answer) Complete on looseleaf- Due Thursday, 3/24.

7^th Grade Reading 3/21/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_391ch3psgdk

Homework: Read The House of Usher (Edgar Allen Poe) by Weds. 4/6

Weds, 3/23 Quiz on Hop Frog (Edgar Allen Poe)

Aim Higher (Level G) Read pgs.49-52. Write the meanings of the italicized words using context clues. Check your answers with a dictionary to make sure you are correct. Read The Long Road to Equality pgs.62-65. Answer questions 1-6 on p. 66(write questions and answers). Complete on looseleaf- Due Thurs, 3/24.

8^th Grade Reading 3/21/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_393c6hkchdz

Homework: Read Chapters 7& 8 of The Forgotten Door by Tues. 3/29

Weds, 3/23- Quiz on Chapters 5 &6 of The Forgotten Door

Aim Higher (Level H) - Read From the Village to the World on pgs. 58-59. Do Exercise A 1-5. Write the question and answer. Read pgs.62-63. Answer questions 1-7. Write the questions and answer. You do not have to write the sentences in the blue boxes. Complete all on LL. Due Thursday, 3/24

7^th Grade Social Studies 3/21/11:

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_384c4cxrncq

Homework: Test on Chapter 7- Friday, 3/25

Workbook pgs. 39, 41. Write on looseleaf. On page 39, write the phrase and correct answer. On pg. 41 restate. Due Friday, 3/25.

8^th Grade Social Studies 3/21/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_385drv3swfb

Homework: Test on Chapter 18- Tues, 3/29

Textbook (QUIZ) pg.548- Write out all of the Key Terms, Reviewing Key Facts, Critical Thinking, and the Geography Activity. On pg. 549- Complete Skill Practice Activity and Reviewing Themes on looseleaf. Anything that asks a question, the question should be restated.

Week of March 14,2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 10pts. will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. Thursday, 3/17 Everyone can wear green in honor of St. Patrick

E. We are collecting pencils and notebooks for the mission in DR

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of March 14: Test Friday,3/18

1. commemorate – to honor the memory of somebody or something in a ceremony; to serve as a memorial to something

2. dwindle –to decrease little by little in size, number, or intensity until it reaches zero

3. pantry – a small closed room or space connected to a kitchen in which food and utensils for food preparation can be stored

4. revoke –a law to make something null and void by withdrawing, recalling, or reversing it

5. temperament – a prevailing or dominant quality of mind that characterizes somebody; excessive moodiness, irritability, or sensitivity

5th Grade Reading- 3/14/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_386gm3g73c3

Homework: Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes- read Chapter 3, 4 by Weds. 3/23

Word Study Book pgs. 68 (1-12), 69(1-7), 70(1-14). Write everything out on looseleaf (Sentences and answers). Due on Thursday, 3/17

Weds, 3/16 -Quiz on Chapters 1, 2 in Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes

6th Grade Reading- 3/14/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_38853ntknhd

Homework: Read Chapters 5 and 6 of The Boxcar Children by Weds. 3/23

Weds, 3/16 Quiz on The Boxcar Children- Chapters 3 and 4

Aim Higher (Level F)- read Mountain Biking pgs. 54-55 Answer questions on pgs. 56, 57 (write question and answer) on p. 56 and restate the question on p. 57. Pages 60 and 61, write questions and answers (1-10), and p. 62 ques. 1-3 restate the question in the answer. Complete on looseleaf- Due Thursday, 3/17.

7^th Grade Reading 3/14/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_383hg8hbb7w

Homework: Read Hop Frog (Edgar Allen Poe) by Weds. 3/23

Weds, 3/16 Quiz on The Masque of the Read Death in Tales of Mystery and Madness

Aim Higher (Level G) Read Testy the Badger Triumphs Again pgs. 28-30. Answer questions 1-4 (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b on LL). Restate the question in the answer. Read The Rise of Cell Phones pgs.46-47. Answer questions 1-5 on p. 48(write questions and answers). Complete on looseleaf- Due Thurs, 3/17.

8^th Grade Reading 3/14/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_39223vs8mhc

Homework: Read Chapters 5& 6 of The Forgotten Door by Weds. 3/23

Weds, 3/16- Quiz on Chapters 3 and 4 of The Forgotten Door

Aim Higher (Level H) - Read the poem on pg. 30. Complete the chart on 31. Read Turning Out the Night Light pgs.32-34. Complete the chart on p. 35 (question 32) and answer question 33. Read The Toughest Test in the Galaxy pgs. 40-43. Answer questions 1-4 (1a,1b,2a,2b,3a,3b,4a,4b on LL). Restate the question in the answer. Complete on LL- Due Thurs, 3/17.

7^th Grade Social Studies 3/14/11:

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_381hfqzmtcp

Homework:

Map of the Month- due Thursday 3/17. Follow all directions given, color, and label neatly

Textbook- pg.213 Vocabulary Review-write everything out (1-10) and Chapter Checkup 1-7 (restate) on looseleaf. Due Friday,3/18.

8^th Grade Social Studies 3/14/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_382dt5m43d6

Homework:

Map of the Month- due Thursday 3/17. Follow all directions given, color, and label neatly.

Textbook- Read pages 544- 547 the Section 4 Assessment p. 543 Questions 1-5 on looseleaf. Due Friday,3/18.

Week of March 7,2011

Reminders:

As stated on last week's blog, these are a few reminders concerning homework and classwork. Your child will lose points if they do not follow the directions stated below.

A. All work must be completed in blue or black ink (other colors will not be accepted) Pencil will not be accepted unless it is specified. Sloppy and crossed out work will not be accepted. All work that is handed in must be done on looseleaf, or 25% will be deducted from the grade.

B. **Any 7th or 8th grade students that attend Title 1 Math or Reading during Reading or Social Studies, must hand in all homework assignments and get notes from another classmate, so they do not fall behind in their notes. The same goes for students who are absent. A grade of zero will be entered until assignments are handed in.

C. All electronic devices are collected from each student upon entering the classroom and are returned before dismissal each day! See the school blog for further information.

D. Thursday, 3/10 Progress Reports will be distributed by Fr. Antonio

E. Friday, 3/11 No school- Faculty Conference Day

Remember that homework and classwork count as a grade!

Vocabulary Words for the Week of March 7: Test Thursday, 3/10

1. decent – adequate or sufficient in quality; kind, considerate, or generous

2. genuine –real; sincerely felt; honest and open in relationships with others

3. predator – a carnivorous animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals in order to survive; an aggressive or persistent person

4. reluctant –not eager, feeling or showing no willingness or enthusiasm to do something

5. vile – disgusting; wicked; worthless

5th Grade Reading- 3/7/11

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_373cj4n2bdb

Homework: Everyone Else’s Parents Said Yes- read Chapter 1, 2 by Weds. 3/16

Book Test tomorrow- Bridge to Terabithia

Test on the words in Chapters 1, 2, 3 of Vocabulary in Action on Thurs, 3/10

6th Grade Reading- 3/7/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_375cjt3684f

Homework: Read Chapters 3 and 4 of The Boxcar Children by Weds. 3/16

The Boxcar Children-quiz on Chapters 1 and 2 tomorrow

Test on the words in Chapters 1, 2, 3 of Vocabulary in Action on Thurs. 3/10

7^th Grade Reading 3/7/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_377rr2r59gt

Homework: Read The Masque of the Red death by Weds. 3/16

Quiz on The Black Cat in Tales of Mystery and Madness tomorrow

Test on the words in Chapters 1, 2, 3 of Vocabulary in Action on Thurs. 3/10

8^th Grade Reading 3/7/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_380grvcn7ft

Homework: Read Chapters 3& 4 of The Forgotten Door by Weds. 3/16

Quiz on Chapters 1 and 2 of The Forgotten Door tomorrow

Test on the words in Chapters 1, 2, 3 of Vocabulary in Action on Thurs. 3/10

7^th Grade Social Studies 3/7/11:

Lesson Plans:http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_371ccgfjpgb

Homework:

Map of the Month- due Thursday 3/17. Follow all directions given and color and label neatly.

Women in History Project- Write about a woman that has influenced history in some way. Your report should be divided into two parts: 1^st Part-Background information (name, date, and place of birth, childhood, where she grew up, education, date of death-if the person has already died- (35 pts.)

2^nd Part- Why is this woman considered important? What impact has she made in history? Why did you choose her? (35 pts.)

Your report should be 500 words and can be written or LL or typed. It can include pictures, but doesn’t have to. (extra credit) Font is Times New Roman (12) double-spaced. Grammar, spelling, and neatness counts. (10pts.) Please add a reference page to the back of your report (the sources you used for your information). (10pts.)

This will be presented to the class- (10pts.)

You must let me know the woman you choose before/by Thursday, so I can approve it before you start your project.

If you type your paper, it must be printed out before Monday, 3/14. No one will be allowed to print on Monday morning‼‼! It also cannot be copied from any article or book (I will check). Everything must be put into your own words. If you have any questions, ASK ME BEFORE THE DUE DATE‼! If you know that you do not have access to a printer, write it neatly on looseleaf and do not write on the back of the looseleaf.

8^th Grade Social Studies 3/7/11

Lesson Plans: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dgcvdkk2_369fj6zztdw

Homework:

Map of the Month- due Thursday 3/17. Follow all directions given and color and label neatly.

Women in History Project- Write about a woman that has influenced history in some way. Your report should be divided into two parts: 1^st Part-Background information (name, date, and place of birth, childhood, where she grew up, education, date of death-if the person has already died- (35 pts.)

2^nd Part- Why is this woman considered important? What impact has she made in history? Why did you choose her? (35 pts.)

Your report should be 500 words and can be written or LL or typed. It can include pictures, but doesn’t have to. (extra credit) Font is Times New Roman (12) double-spaced. Grammar, spelling, and neatness counts. (10pts.) Please add a reference page to the back of your report (the sources you used for your information). (10pts.)

This will be presented to the class- (10pts.)

ou must let me know the woman you choose before/by Thursday, so I can approve it before you start your project.

If you type your paper, it must be printed out before Monday, 3/14. No one will be allowed to print on Monday morning‼‼! It also cannot be copied from any article or book (I will check). Everything must be put into your own words. If you have any questions, ASK ME BEFORE THE DUE DATE‼! If you know that you do not have access to a printer, write it neatly on looseleaf and do not write on the back of the looseleaf.