June 6, 2019

Tomorrow is the last day to submit the Authorization to Release Records form. 
Without it, Holy Rosary can't send your records to your new school. 
(Form below) *Scroll down for more news!



Tomorrow is our Graduation Mass! 


Please wear winter uniforms. 
Boys, we prefer you not to wear shorts. It looks weird with the graduation robe. 
If you really must wear the shorts, you have to wear CLEAN sneakers!

If you did not take home all of your books and belongings today, please bring a bag to take everything home tomorrow! 




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June 3, 2019

8th grade, you're nearing the finish line!

Tomorrow is your last official day of class!
You will end the day with a "Clap Out."
Well done, 8th grade!
You worked hard to get here.
Be proud of yourselves!

St. Joseph by the Sea will be at school tomorrow at 1pm to collect the iPads. 

Wednesday and Thursday are 12pm dismissal days.
Friday is the Graduation Mass, and you may leave with your family after the mass. 

Congratulations! 



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May 28th

NOTE:
The 8th grade has been selected to take a Field-Test in ELA.
This will take place on Friday morning, as not to interfere with other exams and practices.
Thank you for your cooperation!

Math: Study for tomorrow's Final
Religion: Final on Thursday

Reminder: Friday is the Graduation Dance
                  If you haven't already paid the $30 for the dance, please do so ASAP.

                Graduation Star for Friday's party is due no later than Thursday.

                  Friday is 12pm dismissal. 

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May 23rd

Religion: Review Religion outline

SS: Review Essay Question:

It can be argued that the outbreak of WWII could have been avoided by the European leaders. It was their decisions and actions that helped plunge Europe into another World War. Expalin the actions taken or not taken by the leadersship of Europe and the U.S. that helped to catapult the world into war. Consider the objectives, fears, and the goals of the various leaders and countries around the world as your explain the reasons for WWII.

Your essay MUST include the leaders of:
The U.S.
Germany
Italy
Japan


Reminders:
Tomorrow is a $2 dress-down

Graduation Mass: Friday, June 7th at 8:30am

Graduation Breakfast: Around 9:30am  in the cafeteria, following the mass
                                       Please make sure to RSVP ASAP!

Graduation Dance: Friday, May 31st from 6-9pm in the Parish Center

Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, June 8th at 12pm in church. 
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May 21st


Tomorrow is the Graduation Mass at OLSS.
Please wear your winter uniform and uniform shoes. (Sweaters are not required)
If you have not handed in the field trip slip, you will not be permitted to board the bus!

Thursday is your Science final!

SS: Complete Great Depression DBQs - Documents 1-8 
Do not write the essay.

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May 20th


Tomorrow is your ELA final!

Journal ads and fees are due tomorrow!!!


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May 17th

Monday is the Buddy Picnic! Please bring in your permission slips, snacks and blackets/towels. 

ELA: Complete the new outline for the ELA Final.
SS: Complete the new outline for the SS Final.

Wednesday is the Graduation Mass at OLSS. Please make sure you returned BOTH the tear off AND the field trip permission slip.


Finals

Tuesday is the ELA Final.
Thursday is the Science Final.


Friendly Reminder: 
Journal Ads and $90 payment is due May 24th.
Please make sure BOTH the ad and the payment are submitted.

Please send in RSVP for graduation mass refreshments.
Please send in your slips for the graduation dance, the graduation DVD (if you are ordering a copy), and the Carnival $10 cash and $10 Fair Share. 

Have a great weekend!

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May 16th

• Cespino-Russo essay due tomorrow!
• Tomorrow is dress-down: $2 and a can of food

Monday is the Buddy Picnic. Please return the permission slip.

ELA: Complete new outline for final.
SS: Complete new outline for final.
Math: Review for final.
Science: Review for final.
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May 15th

Trip to Amazing Escape Room tomorrow
Wear your gym shirt, any pants you want, sneakers.
NO sandals, flip-flops or chanclas
Chaperones, please be at the school by 9:10am.
Thank you!

Math: Study for final.
Science: Study for final.
Religion: Review outline for the Final.
ELA: Continue reading to finish TKMB. Group work packet due by Friday.
SS: Review for Final 

                
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May 14th

ELA: Cespino-Russo Essay due May17th
 "What are my thoughts about the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and our American flag?" (100-150 words)
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May 13th

MATH: Worksheet
SCIENCE: Complete outline
SS: Complete Khan Academy
Religion: Review the Beatitudes         
                Work on completing the outline
ELA: Cespino-Russo Essay due May17th
 "What are my thoughts about the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and our American flag?" (100-150 words)

Please read until the end of chapter 14
Questions to review:

• Trace the theme of the mockingbird throughout the novel and analyze what the bird symbolizes or represents.
• Analyze the relationship between Boo Radley and the children. How does this relationship change throughout the book? What are the causes of the developments in this relationship?
• Although critized openly, Atticus is respected throughout the town of Maycomb. Why is this true?
• Trace Boo Radley's development from monster to savior. How does Scout's understanding of Boo develop? What lessons does Boo teach Scout?
• Scout and Jem mature considerably through the course of the novel. What developmental changes do they go through, and what causes these changes?
• Discuss law as it is represented in To Kill A Mockingbird. What power and limitations exist within the legal system according to Atticus, Jem, and Scout?

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May 9th
You MUST return the permission slips for the bus, or else you will not be allowed to board the bus tomorrow!!!

Religion:
8^th Grade Religion Final Outline


Questions to review:

• What is the ministry of the bishops?
• Who are those who live the consecrated life, and how do they follow God’s call?
• How can Catholics live out their common call to holiness and evangelization?

Morality

• Which commandments concern your relationship with God?
• Which commandments concern your relationship with your neighbor?

Elements of a Moral Decision

• What is the object?
• What is the intention?
• What are circumstances?

Beatitudes

• The eight Beatitudes

Social Responsibility

• The gospel calls us to be peacemakers.
• We are called to work for peace in our neighborhood, city and the world, loving even our enemies and alleviating conditions that lead to war, such as sinful pride and economic injustice, and supporting the efforts of nations to avoid or put an end to war.
• We must avoid and oppose all social situations that lead to violence.

Conscience

• Conscience
• Catholics believe conscience is based on natural law, the communities understanding of right and wrong, the laws of the church and the laws of society.

Dealing with Temptation

• Capital Sins: The Seven Deadly Sins
• What are the seven deadly sins?

Prayer

• Adoration
• Thanksgiving
• Contrition
• Petition
• Intercession
• Praise

Ways of Praying

• The Liturgy
• Devotional prayer
• Prayer groups
• Hymns
• Prayers include one or more of the following:
• Vocal prayer
• Meditation
• Contemplation
• Qualities of Prayer
• Attention
• Confidence
• Perseverance
• Devotion
• Significant Members of the Church
• St. Katharine Drexel
• St. Maximillian Kolbe

 

Important Facts to Know
 

• The commandments are summed up by Jesus in the Great Law of Love.
• This is the first and greatest commandment: “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your should, and with all your mind.”
• The second is like this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
• The Beatitudes reveal the way of living that characterizes God’s Kingdom.
• Temptation, in itself, is NOT a sin. It is the responsibility of every person to recognize and avoid the persons, places, things and situations which might lead us into temptation.
• There are six elements of prayer: Adoration, Thanksgiving, Contrition, Petition, Intercession and Praise.
• ALL Christian prayer includes one or more of the following: vocal prayer, meditation, contemplation
• In the Apostle's Creed, after we state our belief in “the holy Catholic Church,” we acknowledge that we believe in the “communion of saints.”
• The deposit of faith is all the truth contained in Scripture and Tradition that Christ revealed and entrusted to the Apostles and to their successors, the bishops, and to the entire church.
• The church is continually at prayer.
• The Liturgy of the Hours is an important public prayer.
• Dying on the cross, Jesus said to his disciple John, “Behold your mother,” and so gave Mary to us as our mother and the Mother of the Church.
• The pope, the bishop of Rome, is the successor of Apostle Peter and has the special responsibility of caring for the whole church.
• Mary, the Blessed Mother is Jesus’ first and most faithful disciple and in the communion of saints is our greatest example of holiness.
• A sacrament is an effective sign given to us by Jesus Christ through which we share in God’s life.

 

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May8th

Complete all unfinished work.

Math: Check with Mrs. Sandvik

SS: Complete Khan Academy assignments
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May 7th

Math: Study for tomorrow's test! (You may not 

Science: Complete Worksheet

Religion: Complete "Full, Conscious, and Active Participation" AND "I Look at Him and He Looks at Me" packets

ELA: Cespino-Russo Essay Contest (Mandated in order to receive an ELA and SS grade)
NOTE: This is due by May 17th so that the winning essay can be submitted by June 3rd.

Reminders:
Please submit journal ads and the $90 fee by Thursday.
Please send in your permission slips to attend mass at OLSS. 

The following is the handout about the Cespino-Russo letter and two letters that were sent home today:





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May 6th 

ELA: Active Reading
         Read to the end of chapter 14.
         Define any unknown words.
         Record any signifant/important details and events in your notes.

Math: Math Journal due tomorrow
 
Science: Worksheet (due Wednesday)

Religion: "I look at Him and He Looks at Me" packet 

SS: Be ready to present your project tomorrow morning!

Please return all permission slips!

Friday is 12pm dismissal, return to school by 3:30 pm to board the bus for our trip to Broadway!

Journal Ads are PASSED DUE! Please turn them in ASAP!!! 

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May 2nd

Tomorrow is 12pm dismissal!
Summer Uniform begins!

ELA/SS: Please work on completing your essays and finishing your tri-fold boards. Your projects are due on Monday! 

Reminders:
Please return Graduation Letter slips and Muffins with Mom slips!

Congratulations on finishing your LAST State Exam!!!
Be proud of yourself!

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May 1st

Math: Part II of the Math State Exam is tomorrow!
           Please be sure to bring your sharpened #2 pencils

Please remember that we have gym tomorrow! 

Get a good night's sleep!
Make sure to eat breakfast before arriving at school. 




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April 30th

Math: Part I of the Math State Exam is tomorrow!!!
           Go over your notes.
           Get a good night's sleep!
           Eat a good breakfast before you get to school!
           Bring at least 2 sharpened #2 pencils and a good eraser!
           Bring a ruler and your calculator!
           CALCULATORS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR YOU!

Religion: Complete Handout A and B

ELA: Please complete the following questions about chapter 10 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockinbird in your ELA notebook:

Chapter 10

• Scout compares Atticus to other fathers. What is different about Atticus?
• The novel's title is referenced in this chapter. In what context is it presented?
• How might the killing of a mockingbird be a metaphor for one of the novel's major themes? For example, what might mockingbirds symbolize? 
• Which of the novel's characters thus far might be considered similar to mockingbirds?
• What dramatic incident causes people to lock their doors and stay inside?
• What does Atticus do that surprises the children and makes them feel proud? What do they learn about their father from Miss Maudie?
• Some people suggest that the mad dog is a symbol for the evil that exists in Maycomb, specifically the racist attitude that most townspeople have. What evidence can you find in this chapter or others that support this idea?

 

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April 29th

FYI: GYM is on THURSDAY this week, NOT tomorrow!!!

SS: Continue working on your SS Expo Project (Tri-fold board and 2-3 page essay due on May 6th). You may bring in your boards to work on them in class. You are responsible for obtaining your own board. 

Math: E-Text pages 157-158

Science: Make sure your notes are complete for tomorrow's test.

ELA: Please complete the following questions about Chapter 9 (in your ELA notebook)

• Why are Cecil Jacobs and Scout fighting?

• How does the fight end? What makes Scout feel "noble?"

• Who is Atticus defending? What are townspeople saying about this case? What is Atticus' response to the gossip?

• When Scout asks Atticus if he's going to win the case, he tells her " no honey." When Scout asks him why, what is his response?

• What is the verbal irony Scout makes about Simon Finch's character when she describes the "internal arrangements" of the house at Finch's Landing?

• What does Francis say about Atticus and how does this illustrate that there is racism within the Finch family? How does Scout react to Francis' comments?

• What information is provided about the Robinson case as chapter 9 comes to an end? What is Atticus' plan?

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  Near the end of chapter 9, Atticus refers to the ingrained racism among the residents of Maycomb. How does he describe racism in this passage? What does he compare it to?

ALSO:
Please make sure you completed today's ELA Do Now: In what ways has racism developed as a theme in Harper Lee's, To Kill a Mockingbird? Give two examples and cite textual evidence to support your claims. 

Reminders

• If you have not returned your signed report card, or the graduation packet with the list of notices and deadlines, please do so.
• Friday, May 3rd is 12pm Dismissal 
• Summer uniform begins on May 6th, HOWEVER:
• May 22nd- All students must be in full uniform (pants, skirts and red  sweaters) for the 8th grade mass. 

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April 17th

ELA: Read chapters 10-11 in TKMB.
Math: Complete the math packet
SS: Please work on your SS Expo Project.
       Each person is responsible for writing their own 2-3 pages essay on their topic. 
       You must include primary and secondary sources, and cite your sources. 
       The project is due May 6th. 

Religion: Keep Jesus at the Core.
                Happy Easter!
                Be kind, and rejoice that Christ is Risen!


The Math State Exam will be on Wednesday, May 1st - Thursday, May 2nd. 


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April 16th 

Math: Easter Break packet went home today

ELA: Finish actively-reading chapter 9 of TKMB. Take notes on the important events and characters. Record and define any unfamilar words. 

Religion: Study for tomorrow's quiz on chapter 22-24. 

SS: Continue to work on your SS Expo Project
        Write a 2-3 page report on your topic. Your report must include cited primary and   secondary sources. The project is due on May 6th.

Reminders: 
Please return graduation form confirming you read the Graduation 2019 packet that provided details about the Graduation Mass, Graduation Breakfast, Graduation Dance, the Graduation Ceremony, Graduation Fee, Yearbook and Journal. 

Please return signed report cards, if you have not already done so. 

Tomorrow is the last day of school before Spring Break!
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April 15th

Math: Complete packet

Religion: Study chapters 22-24 (Quiz on Wednesday)

S.S.: Create an outline for your SS project
        Narrow down your topics
        Research your sources
        Will you be able to find visual aids on your subject?

Reminders:

Tomorrow is 12pm dismissal and Easter Bake Sale

An important letter went home today regarding graduation and end of the year 8th grade events and fees. 


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Friday, April 12th

Report Cards went home today!
Please returned signed report cards!

ELA: Read chapter 8 in TKBM. Write a chapter summary. Record and define any 
         words that are unfamiliar to you.

Religion: Test on Chapters 22-24 on Tuesday!
                 Please make sure you have completed the reading and all chapter 
                 assessments. 

SS: Begin working on your SS Project.

Math: Packet and E-Text, p. 291, Journal Entry

Science: Complete the worksheet and all definitions.
                 Test on definitions next week.

Reminders:

Autism Awareness Assembly on Monday.
Raffles will be sold.

Tuesday - Half day. Bake sale and Parent-teacher Conferences.

Wednesday - Easter Egg Hunt and Stations of the Cross.

Thursday: Last day of school before Spring Break begins!!!
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Thursday, April 11th

Religion: Please read pgs. 256-263 
                Complete the chapter 24 assessment on page 263.
                Chapter assesssments will be reviewed in class tomorrow morning.

SS: Project due on May 6th
       Please think about your topic so that I can record what you are presenting.

Math: Journal

ELA: Read chapter 7!
        Be prepared to present your storyboards! 
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Wednesday, April 10th

Religion: Please read pages 249-252
                Complete Recognizing Our Faith on page 252
                 And the Chapter 23 Assessment on page 253. 

ELA:  Continue to work on your Storyboard OR Comic Strip of Chapters 1-5. 
           Read chapter 6 of TKMB. 

Math: Study for tomorrow's test.

Science: If you haven't finished defining the vocabulary words, please do so.

SS: Complete Khan Academy Lessons!
      
       Social Studies Exposition: Celebrating American History
       Outline went home today. 
       Project due: May 6th
       St. Adalbert's Final: May 16th

Reminders:
Please bring in nonperishable food donations for the 2019 Bread of Life Food Drive.

Friday:
Basket Bash Fundraiser Dress Down Day IF you bring in a junk food item.
(Ex: chips, dip, crackers, soda, candy, granola bars, etc.)
Regular uniform must be worn if you do not bring in the junk food item. 

Report Cards will be distributed.

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Monday, April 8th

ELA: Create Google Slides for each of this week's vocabulary words. Include defintion, part of speech, synonyms, antonyms and a sentence.

TKMB Vocabulary

1. Impudent (adj.)
2. Repertoire (n.)
3. Discernible (adj.)
4. Rigid (adj.)
5. Inconspicuous (adj.)
6. Vaguely (adv.)
7. Livid (adj.)
8. Diligently (adv.)
9. Myopic (adj.)
10. Succinct (adj.)

SS: Complete Khan Academy assignments.
      Submit your topic for the Social Studies fair by Wednesday, April 10th. 

DRAMA: Start learning your lines and cues. 
               Deadline to memorize them is the day after springbreak. 

MATH: Examples in the notebook done on graph paper.

SCIENCE: Study for test on Wednesday

Bread of Life Food Drive: Please bring in non-perishable foods. 

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Thursday, April 4th

Math: On Canvas (Complete on LL)

SS: Complete ALL Khan Academy assignments by April 10th!

       The 2019 SS Expo will be held on May 16th at St. Adalbert's. 
       Theme: Celebrating American History
       (A notice will be sent home with more information.)

Religion: Please bring in all past due assignments by Friday the LATEST!

Reminders:

• Bring in High School Acceptance Letters Tomorrow
• Deadline to apply for Round 2 of High School Admissions is TOMORROW!
• Tomorrow is 11am dismissal, and dress UP if you bring in a baking good/supply. (Ex. whisk, cake pans, box of cake mix, piping bag, apron, pot holder, etc.)
• Easter Egg Hunt - $5 PAST DUE
• Escape Room permission slip and fee
• 2019 Bread of Life Food Drive (April 1-12)

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Wednesday, April 3rd

Math: Packet
$5 for Easter Egg Hunt PAST DUE!


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Tuesday, April 2nd

ELA: Tomorrow is Day 2 of the ELA State Exam. (7 short-answer responses and 1 extended response)

You got this!

• Review the 2-point and 4-point rubric
• Get a good night's sleep.
• Have a hearty breakfast BEFORE you come to school. (You will not be permitted to have breakfast in school.) 
• Bring in 2-3 sharpened #2 pencils with at least one good eraser. 
• Bring in an independent reading book, or you may read To Kill a Mockingbird.

SS: Complete ALL Khan Academy assignments by April 10th!

       The 2019 SS Expo will be held on May 16th at St. Adalbert's. 
       Theme: Celebrating American History
       (A notice will be sent home with more information.)

Religion: Please bring in all past due assignments by Friday the LATEST!

Reminders:

• Friday is 11am dismissal, and dress UP if you bring in a baking good/supply. (Ex. whisk, cake pans, box of cake mix, piping bag, apron, pot holder, etc.)
• Easter Egg Hunt - $5
• Escape Room permission slip and fee
• 2019 Bread of Life Food Drive (April 1-12)

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Monday, April 1st

Math: E-Text

ELA: Tomorrow is Day 1 of the ELA State Exam. (35 multiple choice questions)

• Get a good night's sleep.
• Have a hearty breakfast BEFORE you come to school. (You will not be permitted to have breakfast in school.) 
• Bring in 2-3 sharpened #2 pencils with at least one good eraser. 
• Bring in an independent reading book, or you may read To Kill a Mockingbird.

Review any material you feel is necessary to look over. Example: Author's purpose, text structure, theme, main idea, etc. 

Have confidence in yourself!

REMINDERS:
If you have not brought in the $5 for the Easter Egg Hunt, please so do ASAP!

Friday is 11am dismissal!

Friday is also a Dress Up Day. (You may not dress DOWN, because we are going to church.) To participate, please bring in a baking supply item, such as a whisk, pot holders, hand-mixer, wooden spoons, cake plate, muffin tins, etc.

Bring in $5 giftcard, if you have not already done so.

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Friday, March 29th

Math:

Monday is Twin Day!

The ELA State Exam is on Tuesday and Wednesday!

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Thursday, March 28th

Math: E-Text
Science: Get science test signed. 

ELA: (ELA notebook) In your own words, define the following test-taking vocabulary words.

1. Describe
2. Identify
3. Explain
4. Infer
5. Evaluate
6. Compare and Contrast
7. Outline
8. Summarize
9. Interpret
10. Analyze

Reminders:


Easter Egg Hunt: Please send in $5 by March 28th to cover the expenses of our Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Bunny, eggs, candy, and novelties)

The 5th Annual Basket Bash: Please bring in a minimum of $5 OR purchase something that we can use to put a nice basket together. (Ideas: hair accessories, shampoo/conditioner sets, brushes, curling iron, straightener, hair gel, hair spray, etc.)

March Madness: Tomorrow is High School Pride Day!
If you don't have have the school shirt/sweatshirt, you may wear the school's colors. Example: St. Peter's - Blue and yellow

ALSO:
Friday Please bring in a $5 gift card to any store.

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Wednesday, March 27th

Math: E-Text
ELA: Compare and contrast "The Ballad of Birmingham" by Dudley Randall to Maya Angelou's poem, "Caged Bird." Be sure to discuss tone, mood, theme and figurative language.


Tomorrow is Culture Day! You may wear a school-appropriate outfit representative of your heritage.
 
Reminders:
Pretzels will be sold tomorrow.

Easter Egg Hunt: Please send in $5 by March 28th to cover the expenses of our Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Bunny, eggs, candy, and novelties)

The 5th Annual Basket Bash: Please bring in a minimum of $5 OR purchase something that we can use to put a nice basket together. (Ideas: hair accessories, shampoo/conditioner sets, brushes, curling iron, straightener, hair gel, hair spray, etc.)

March Madness: Tomorrow is Culture Day! Food deliveries must be made at 12:45pm. 
Friday: High School Pride Day
ALSO:
Friday Dress-Down- Please bring in a $5 gift card to any store.


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Tuesday, March 26th

Math: E-Text
ELA:Complete the Ready Book homework, if you haven't already done so. 

Reminders:
Easter Egg Hunt: Please send in $5 by March 28th to cover the expenses of our Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Bunny, eggs, candy, and novelties)

The 5th Annual Basket Bash: Please bring in a minimum of $5 OR purchase something that we can use to put a nice basket together. (Ideas: hair accessories, shampoo/conditioner sets, brushes, curling iron, straightener, hair gel, hair spray, etc.)

March Madness: Tomorrow is Crazy Sock Day! (You must wear your uniform to school, however, you can choose to wear the uniform shorts if you wish.)
Thursday: Culture Day
Friday: High School Pride Day
ALSO:
Friday Dress-Down- Please bring in a $5 gift card to any store.




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Monday, March 25th

Math: E-Text
ELA: Ready Book pages 23-27

Reminders:
Easter Egg Hunt: Please send in $5 by March 28th to cover the expenses of our Easter Egg Hunt (Easter Bunny, eggs, candy, and novelties)

The 5th Annual Basket Bash: Please bring in a minimum of $5 OR purchase something that we can use to put a nice basket together. (Ideas: hair accessories, shampoo/conditioner sets, brushes, curling iron, straightener, hair gel, hair spray, etc.)

March Madness: Tomorrow is Crazy Hair Day! (Please remember to wear your clean gym uniform to school.)
Wednesday: Crazy Sock Day
Thursday: Culture Day
Friday: High School Pride Day
ALSO:
Friday Dress-Down- Bring in a $5 gift card to any store.

(I don't have many pictures to choose from today, because you were all busy being TOO LOUD and unfocused. May tomorrow be a better day!)
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Friday, March 22nd

Math: HW

ELA: Review the sample answers for the 2018 Released ELA State Exam Questions on EngageNY. We will be practicing more of the writing responses next week.

https://www.engageny.org/resource/released-2018-3-8-ela-and-mathematics-state-test-questions/file/152151

Religion: Attend Mass! Make good moral decisions!

Remember: Permission Slip for the Amazing Escape Room.
Trip date is May 16th.
Cost is $22. 
All money and permission slips must be in by April 4th!

ART CONTEST!
(Participants do not have to be Catholic.)
The 8th Grade Mass Program Cover Contest.
The artwork should reflect the essay theme, "When My Faith Is Challenged, I..."
The winning artwork will have to be scanned onto a cover which is only 5 1/2 by 8 1/2.
All entries must be received by May 1st.

March Madness News: Monday is Superhero Day!






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Thursday, March 21st

ELA: Google slides due tomorrow for all 10 vocabulary words.
Vocabulary test next Wednesday.

Religion: Please study for tomorrow's quiz on morality.
(Properly ordered, relativism, consequentialism)

Remember: Permission Slip for the Amazing Escape Room.
Trip date is May 16th.
Cost is $22. 
All money and permission slips must be in by April 4th!

Bagel Breakfast tomorrow: Bring in an extra drink.

March Madness: Tomorrow is Luau Day!

ART CONTEST!
(Participants do not have to be Catholic.)
The 8th Grade Mass Program Cover Contest.
The artwork should reflect the essay theme, "When My Faith Is Challenged, I..."
The winning artwork will have to be scanned onto a cover which is only 5 1/2 by 8 1/2.
All entries must be received by May 1st.

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Wednesday, March 20th

Religion:  Make a decision about scenario 3 of "The Trolly Problem."
Use the "Steps to Make Good Moral Choices" to guide you.
Is your decision properly ordered, or based on relativism or consequentialism? Explain why. Here's the link, so you can rewatch the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7RTykOCcuI

ELA: Go over pages 28-32 in the (Green) Ready Book. Use the 2 point rubrics to ensure that you are meeting all of the expectations required for the full 2 points. Finish/improve your 4 point response to make sure you meet the full requirements of a 4. 

Our vocabulary test will be next wednesday, 3/27th. We'll review Google Slides on Friday, so please have slides for all 10 words completed by Friday. Include definition, an image, and an original sentence. 

Math: Test on Slope

Remember: Permission Slip for the Amazing Escape Room.
Trip date is May 16th.
Cost is $22. 
All money and permission slips must be in by April 4th!

March Madness: Tomorrow is Band Day!
You may NOT wear a simple white tee shirt to school.
You may not bring in instruments, but you can totally play "air" band. (Air guitar, air keyboard, air drums...you get the picture, right?)



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Tuesday, March 19th
Happy St. Joseph's Day!
(Happy Name Day, Joe!)

ELA: (Green) Ready Book pgs. 28-32
Read the two testimonies, and answer the 2 point responses that  follow each passage.

These are this week's 10 student-determined vocabulary words:
1. peculiarity 
2. murmur
3. vexation
4. impresiionistic
5. delegation
6. cunning
7. illicitly
8. seldom
9. sojourn
10. entailment
Can someone create a Quizlet for the class? 
Decide amongst yourselves.  

Math: E-text pg. 150, pg 151 (Lesson 2-6), Math Journal Entry

Science: Do Readworks packet.

March Madness: Tomorrow is Disney Day! 

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Monday, March 18th

Math: Complete packet. 

ELA: If you have not already done so, please come up with a list of ten vocabulary words selected from chapter two of To Kill a Mockingbird. We will have a vocabulary test on these words next week. 

In Your Folder:
Permission Slip for the Amazing Escape Room.
Trip date is May 16th.
Cost is $22. 
All money and permission slips must be in by April 4th!

HS News:
High School results are now posted on MySchools!

March Madness: Tomorrow is Safari Day! 
Examples: lion, giraffe, elephant, cheetah, leopard, zebra, etc...






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Friday, March 15th

ELA: Read chapter 2 of TKMB. Write down all words that are unfamiliar to you and define them. Be prepared to answer questions based on the reading on Monday morning.

Religion: Complete the "Gospel Reading for March 17th" packet. 

Today is the "Ides of March."
"Beware the Ides of March," is a quote from the Shakespeare tragedy Julius Caesar, where Roman leader Julius Caesar is warned that his life is in danger. 
The "Ides" of a month refers to the 15th day of the month. 
Historically, the ides of March is an unlucky day. 
(All you conspiracy theorists should TOTALLY look that up!)

If you ended the day unscathed, consider yourself LUCKY! Perhaps you had a wee bit of the luck of the Irish, in which case, you're ready to celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick on Sunday! 

Today, we had our own little celebration for St. Patrick's Day!
(St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.)

March Madness:
Monday is Wacky Tacky Day!
Tuesday is Safari Day.
Wednesday is Disney Day.
Thursday is Band Day.
Friday is Luau Day. 







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Thursday, March 14th
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Happy Birthday, Sean!
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(And Happy Pi Day!)

Math: Pearson Realize 2-6, the two pages

March Madness:
Tomorrow, we'll celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 2waz
Please wear green. 

Bake sale tomorrow. 
Please bring small bills and coins.
All donations are welcome!!! 
Bagels will, also, be on sale for $2.




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Wednesday, March 13th

Math: E-text p.126, #5, p.127, the whole page, p.128 #11,12

ELA: TKMB, chapter 1
In your ELA notebook, answer the following:
Who is Boo Radley? 
What is his real name?
What is his relation to Scout?
Describe his physical traits.
Describe his character traits.

(If you missed today's audio, you can read along beginning on the bottom of page 8. The audio begins at minute 16:24 and ends at minute 36:10, page 15)

You can read along to the audiobook of TKMB here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd9vcv5GEAs

Religion: Handout C, "The Three Assumptions"


Fashion Show News! 
Follow the link below to view and purchase your Fashion Show photos!
https://www.cpjphotos.com/Client-Galleries/School-Events-Fundraisers/HR-Fashion-Show/

Tomorrow is Movie and Popcorn day!
Please feel free to bring your own snack, if you wish, and an extra drink. 
Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided. 

We'll decide between:
Sandlot
The Goonies
Gremlins





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Tuesday, March 12th

MATH: Pearson Realize 2-5 (Instructions on website)

Religion: Email Mrs. Dechbery the draft of your Catholic Identity essay if you haven't already done so! ([email protected])
Revisions are due tomorrow for those whose papers were returned. 

"Doing the Right Thing" Handout A, complete pages 538-540. * (See below)

March Madness: Tomorrow is Meme Day! Remember, only approved, school-appropriate memes will be permitted!

Friday: Bake sale!


The Religion HW: Complete questions 1-6:







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Monday, March 11th

Math: Finish the E-Text on LL
           Get all unsigned tests signed!
ELA: Study the vocabulary words and know how to use them in sentences.

March Madness: Bring in your board games. 

St. Patrick's Day Bake Sale on Friday

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Friday, March 8th

Religion: Lent Packet (Gospel Reading for March 10th: The Temptation of Jesus and the Examen Journal.)
                 If you have not already handed in a draft for your essay, please do so by           
                  Monday! 

Math: Questions in the notebook.

S.S./ELA: Vocabulary Test on Monday covering the ten words from TKMB. Definitions AND sentences.

1. perpetrated (v.)
2. quelled (v.)
3. analogous (adj.)
4. compensation (n.)
5. indicative (adj.)
6. amiable (adj.)
7. contemptuous (adj.)
8. melancholy (adj.)
9. cordiality (n.)
10. eerily (adv.)

March Madness!!!

Monday is Crazy Hat Day! You must wear your uniform. 
Tuesday is Board Game day. You may bring a boardgame to play. 
Wednesday is Meme Day...
NOTE: Your meme MUST be approved by Mrs. Campbell or Mrs. Dechbery AHEAD OF TIME. 
No innuendos/suggestive or inappropriate memes permitted. 
Thursday is Popcorn and Movie Day. We have to submit two or three movie choices to be approved by Mrs. Campbell. All movies must by PG or PG13. 
Friday is St. Patrick's Day. (Well, actually, Sunday is St. Patrick's Day.) Wear green!




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Thursday, March 7th

Religion: Read and complete Chapter 20 assessment (p.223)
               (You do not have to complete the Activites, but be ready to complete 
                 them in class tomorrow.)

ELA: Read Chapter 1 (pgs. 1-15) of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
        1 - In your ELA notebook, write down all of the words that are unfamiliar to you
           and define them . Ex. assuage (on pg 1)
        2 - Identify the setting. (When and where does the story take place?)
        3 - List all of the characters you meet and list any information you learn about 
          them. Ex. Narrator (Name?) : Has a brother named___________
                           Jem: _______________________________________
                           Simon Finch: _________________________________
                       (We will use this information to build our character maps.)

                        Vocabulary test on Monday (the ten words from TKMB)!

Math: Equations from the board. Have test signed by Tuesday.

Science: Study for tomorrow's test. 

March Madness: Tomorrow is Blast from the Past Day!


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Wednesday, March 6th

Math: homework on E-Text

ELA: Write a sentence for each of this week's ten vocabulary words.

Religion: Complete your Journey through Lent packets.
                 Hand in the Catholic Identity essay draft (if you haven't already done so.)

Science: Study for tomorrow's test!

March Madness: Tomorrow is Sport's Day!

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Tuesday, March 5th

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Please wear your uniform!
Also, $1 donut day. 

ELA: Complete the "Author's Bio" handout packet about Harper Lee.
(The front page says, "Famous Author's on Harper Lee's  To Kill a Mockingbird.")

Math: Canvas and the examples in the NB.

Religion:  (In Religion notebook)  Research St. Katharine Drexel. Write a brief summary about her life.  Include: When did she live? Where was she from? Why is she recognized as a Saint?

Catholic Identity draft due tomorrow. Revision due by Friday.

(Non-Catholics may write an essay, instead, about how all people, regardless of religion, have a responsibility to practice good moral decision-making. Include at least two examples of how this applies to your life. Support your response with details. This essay should be four paragraphs in length. )

SS: Please remember to bring in your Project packets, written reports, and speaker's notes for your Black History Month presentation.

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Monday, March 4th

Snow Day: School is closed today.
Stay safe and warm!

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Friday, March 1st

Religion - Catholic Identity essay draft due on Tuesday, March 5th.

Have a great time at tonight's Fashion Show!


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Thurday, February 28th

Complete today's assigned work.

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Wednesday, February 27th

Dance Practice tonight from 7:30pm - 8:30pm.

Math: Study for tomorrow's test

ELA: Complete "Jim Crow Laws" worksheet, front and back AND "Racial Segregation" handout, front and back.
Use your iPads to research unknown information. 



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Tuesday, February 26th

Tomorrow is a $2 dress down day.
Pretzel day tomorrow.
Dance practice tomorrow night, 2/27/19, 7:30pm-8:30pm.

Religion: p. 211 Activity on loose-leaf. Please restate the questions and thoughtfully answer every question in the blue column with ways to live out the Catholic Social Teaching.

ELA: In your ELA notebook, copy and define the following vocabulary words: 

1. perpetrated (v.)
2. quelled (v.)
3. analogous (adj.)
4. compensation (n.)
5. indicative (adj.)
6. amiable (adj.)
7. contemptuous (adj.)
8. melancholy (adj.)
9. cordiality (n.)
10. eerily (adv.)

S.S.: Complete the Becoming a World Power section of your packet.


Math: Assignment on canvas.

Half-day and the FASHION SHOW on Friday!

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Monday, February 25th

Dance practice tonight from 7:30pm - 8:30pm.

Math - E-text and examples in the notebook

ELA/SS - Complete the Progressive Era section of your packet passed on today's presentation.

Wednesday is a $2 dress down day!

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Friday, February 22nd

Dance Practice Monday, February 25th!

Math - Please make corrections (if you scored under an 80)
            Get your tests signed

SS - Be prepared to present your time-period group work.

SS/ELA - Black History Month Project due on Monday, February 25th.

Have a great weekend!

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Thursday, February 21st

Dance Practice TONIGHT!

Girls - Bring your shoes to practice tonight to determine size order.

Religion - Read pages 63-67, and complete all of the Activities

Math - Complete page 408, Journal Entry, and if you received lower than an 80, please make all of corrections. 

SS - Be prepared to present your time-period group work.

SS/ELA - Black History Month Project due on Monday, February 25th.

Dress Down Day tomorrow!
$2.00 & one can of food

Honor's Assembly TOMORROW at 1 pm!

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Friday, February 15th

ATTENTION:
Winter Recess is Monday, February 18th - Wednesday, February 20th. 
The 1st dance rehearsal for the Fashion Show will be on Tuesday, February 19th.
LAST CALL for BABY/EARLY CHILDHOOD PHOTOS for the YEARBOOK! 


Math: (On LL) Finish math on Canvas

Science: Finish Textbook.
Pg. 383, finish chart, #'s 1-5
Pg. 384 #'s 12,17,18, 21

Religion: Read pages 53-59. Complete chapter 5 assessment (p. 59), AND highlight passages you deem are important to know/remember.

ELA/S.S.: Time Period Group Work (Progressive Era-The Great Depressionn)
Due Thursday, February 21st. Be prepared to present to the class.

Black History Month project due February 25th
(Remember there are three parts to your project!)

Fashion Show RSVP: LAST CALL, Thursday, February 21st!
8th Grade Students can use a $25 Fair Share, PLUS $15 Cash/Check
Adults: $75 (Cash/Check)
Children (Age 20 & Under): $50 (Cash/Check)

2019 Catholic School Region of Staten Island
Catholic Identity Committee Essay Contest
(This is mandatory and will count as an ELA and a Religion grade)
First draft is due March 4th.
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Thursday, February 14th

ATTENTION:
Winter Recess is Monday, February 18th - Wednesday, February 20th. 


The 1st dance rehearsal for the Fashion Show will be on Tuesday, February 19th.

Math: pg 384, 5 & 6
           pg 385, 8, 10 & 12
           pg 386, 14, 16 & 17

Religion: Read pages 44-49
 Complete the Chapter 4 assessment (page 49)

ELA: Complete ReadWorks Paired Passage on Frederick Douglass and Satchel Paige.

ELA/S.S.: Published copy of immigration essay is due FRIDAY.
Your essay must be peer-reviewed before that. 
You MUST let Mrs. Dechbery know whose essay(s) you reviewed.

Black History Month project due February 25th
(Remember there are three parts to your project!)

Fashion Show RSVP due by TOMORROW, February 15th!
8th Grade Students can use a $25 Fair Share, PLUS $15 Cash/Check
Adults: $75 (Cash/Check)
Children (Age 20 & Under): $50 (Cash/Check)

2019 Catholic School Region of Staten Island
Catholic Identity Committee Essay Contest
(This is mandatory and will count as an ELA and a Religion grade)
First draft is due March 4th.

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Wednesday, February 13th

ATTENTION: Dance practice is cancelled for tonight!
The 1st rehearsal will be on February 19th.

Bake sale tomorrow! Bring small bills and coins. 

Math: Complete your homework.

Science: Project due tomorrow. 

Religion: Chapter 2 quiz

ELA/S.S.: Published copy of immigration essay is due FRIDAY.
Your essay must be peer-reviewed before that. 
You MUST let Mrs. Dechbery know whose essay(s) you reviewed.

Working on your Black History Month project!
(Remember there are three parts to your project!)

Fashion Show RSVP due by Friday, February 15th!

2019 Catholic School Region of Staten Island
Catholic Identity Committee Essay Contest
(This is mandatory and will count as an ELA and a Religion grade)
First draft is due March 4th.

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Tuesday, February 12th

Don't forget to bring in your signed REPORT CARDS!
Please remind Sam to bring in his baby pictures!!!
 
ELA: Please complete your ReadWorks packet.

Religion: Chapter 2 Religion quiz on Thursday. 

Fashion Show News!
Dance Practice tomorrow (2/13/19):
7:30pm-9:30pm in St. Joseph's room

Bake Sale on Thursday! 


(Good news - The March Madness Calendar has been APPROVED! Any student not participating in the day's activity MUST wear the school uniform. NO DRESS DOWN PASS MAY BE USED!)

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Monday, February 11th

Tomorrow is COLOR WARS!!!
Wear ORANGE!!!

Remember to wear your face paint, accessories, etc!!!

If you have not sent in photos for the yearbook, please do so ASAP!!!

Reminder: Dance practice for Fashion Dance on Wednesday, February 13th! 

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Friday, February 8th

Please return your signed report card on Monday!

ELA/History: Revise immigration essay. Comb through your essay carefully for spelling and grammatical errors. Make sure all of your sources are cited correctly.

Start working on your Black History Month project!
(Remember there are three parts to your project!)

Bring in Yearbook Pictures!

Tuesday, February 12th is the 100th day of school!

• Please dress in our team color - ORANGE! 
• You must wear sneakers! 
• Kindly send in supplies for our planned activity--100 year old portraits of yourselves!
• Ideas: cotton/yarn for hair and beads, stick-on gems, materials for glasses

Have a great weekend!

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Thursday, February 7th

Tomorrow is 11 am dismissal! 

ELA/History: Complete/revise immigration essay

Start working on your Black History Month project!
(Remember there are three parts to your project!)

Bring in Yearbook Pictures!


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Wednesday, February 6th

ELA/History: Write your concluding paragraph. Expand/revise the two body paragraphs of your essay on U.S. immigration. (Remember to cite textual evidence from at least 4 documents in your DBQ packet.)

The final draft is due on Friday!

History: Group Work - This assignment can be found on Canvas. It is due on Wednesday, February 13th. (Lucas' birthday!)
*Remember which time period your group has been assigned:

1. The Progressive Era (AP, NM, ES, JP)
2. Becoming a World Power (LL, MW, AD, SC)
3. WWI (LP, JM, JL, GR)
4. The Roaring Twenties (DV LM, RS)
5. The Great Depression and the New Deal (JH, IA, SG, TL)

MATH: (on the website)

Please bring in photos for the yearbook!!! Deadline is FRIDAY!

FASHION SHOW NEWS:  Fashion Show envelopes must be submitted to Mrs. Hayes ASAP!  The payment deadline is in 8 days!

Poetry Wonderland submissions are due by February 15th!

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Tuesday, February 5th

ELA/History: Write the two body paragraphs of your essay on U.S. immigration. Remember to cite textual evidence from at least 4 documents in your DBQ packet.

MATH: (on the website)

Religion: Read pages 24-27. Write out the Faith Words and definitions in your Religion notebook. 

YEARBOOK: BRING IN PHOTOS BY FRIDAY! Let's see those baby photos!

FASHION SHOW NEWS:  Fashion Show envelopes must be submitted to Mrs. Hayes ASAP!  The payment deadline is in 10 days!

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Monday, February 4th

Math: Worksheet

Social Studies: Write the introduction to your essay about immigration.
Remember to use the GST model when writing your introduction
(General, specific, thesis: Begin with a general statement about your topic. Add some specific details, conclude with your thesis.)

Tuesday, February 12th, we're celebrating the 100th day of school with COLOR WARS! 
The 8th grade is part of the Orange Tornados. Please dress in ORANGE, including accessories. like bandanas, hair ties, socks, etc. 

For those who were interested in Farrell's Color Guard, the open spin class is TODAY from 5pm-7pm! Good luck to all who are trying out!

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Friday, February 1st

Thank you all for such a great Catholic Schools Week!
I think we can all agree that everyone had a great time.

I'm very proud of the Council at Jerome.
I hope we can continue this activity. 

For those who were interested in Farrell's Color Guard, the open spin class is this Monday, February 4th, 2019! 5pm-7pm

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Thursday, January 31st
 

• You may wear your gym uniform tomorrow!
• We will be going to mass tomorrow -- no regular dress down.
• Make your own pizza day, for those who paid. 
• Remember to bring a blanket for movie time!

If you have not brought in the parent consent form for TKAM, please do so by tomorrow, February 1st!



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Wednesday, January 30th

FREE DRESS DOWN TOMORROW -- Dress Warmly!

Bring in tacky/Elmer's glue and markers tomorrow.
Last call for Valentine's Day Grams.

Tomorrow is Special Person's Day!

Please bring a blanket in on Friday for movie day.

PLEASE email/bring in photos for the YEARBOOK, ASAP!!!  

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Tuesday, January 29th
 

• Bring in tacky/Elmer's glue and markers on Thursday!
• Remember to dress as your character for tomorrow's Wax Museum

Wax Museum tomorrow from 9am - 11am.

Scholastic order forms went home today!



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Monday, January 28th