A Catholic parish elementary school serving grades Pre-school to grade 8
Tuesday, June 4, 2014 GOOD LUCK TO OUR VARSITY SMKS BASEBALL TEAM!
Episcopal at 5:00-Archdiocesan Champioship! Hurray! Go for the gold and have fun!
Note: Please fill out the satchel form on SchoolReach. Needs to be filled out even if your child does not need one. This is a 100% needed homework assignment. Thanks so much! :)
Social Studies
All Grades 5 - 8: Please study for your June assessments in S.S. They will be given tomorrow. Goodluck. Use your Study Guides and a packet(Grade 5). TY!~:)
Have a great night!
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Dear Parents and Students,
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes, cards, flowers, and wonderful gift to Cottage Home. My day was fabulous and I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtfulness and kindness. You are the best!
Lovingly,
Mrs. Linda Hoban
Social Studies Homework for Grades 5,6,7,and 8:
Study all outlines and tests. Social Studies exams will be on Wednesday. Good Luck!
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Grades 5,6,7,and 8: Please complete all assessment review sheets for next Monday, June 2. Grade 8, in addition, please complete Wrapping It Up!
Grade 8: Dance Marathon is tomorrow. Try not to forget your costume and donation.
Thank you! Have a good night!
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Invites went out today to invite parents, grandparents, friends of our 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Our Room 307(Social Studies Room, :) ) will be transformed into a "History Museum". Please come.....schedules are on invite. :)
Grade 5- Continue to work on your project which is due Thursday. See project folder for directions. June Assessment will be a test on South America right from the packet. It will be on Wednesday of next week.
Grade 6- Continue to work on June Assessment Review Sheet
Grade 7- Continue to work on June Assessment Review Sheet
Grade 8- Work on June Review Sheet and Dance Marathon costume and donation for Friday, 5/30
Have a great night!
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Field Trip tomorrow to the CCHS! :) See below... :)
Social Studies
Grade 5- Find research on your South America nation or special interest topic. Place in project folder. Try to highlight in those pieces important words, short phrases and even once in awhile a sentence that is important to your project.
Grade 6- Chapter Review- essays 1-10
Grade 7- Chapter Review
Grade 8- The Great Depression packet-Quiz and Vocab.
Have a great night!
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Monday, May 19, 2014 GRADE 5 FIELD TRIP ON WEDNESDAY-wear summer uniform with sneakers, brown bag lunch, some money ... Thanks!;
Carnival on Friday-save your quarters and wear a bright colored shirt with gym shorts and sneakers(everything is 50 cents)
Social Studies
Grade 5: Find some research on your South America Topic/Nation or Special Interest topic-place in PROJECT FOLDER( R. 307 you will have your folder tomorrow)
Grade 6: Lesson Review p. 299; project should be completed;practice oral presentation
Grade 7: Chapter Review short essays;practice oral presentation
Grade 8: Video Quiz ; The Great Depression, Label and Section 1 define and identify; Dance Marathon on 5/30-need costume
We are planning to have our SMKS History Museum(Rm. 307) set up on 5/29-all are welcome and schedules will be sent. This includes 5th, 6th,7th, and 8th grade projects! :)
Have a good night!
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Spring Fling(Carnival)- Friday, May 23rd, gather your quarters in a baggie or wristlet-Oh what fun we will have!
Social Studies
Grade 5, Room 304 only- Lesson 1 Review, p. 265, A B C D
Grade 6, Lesson 3 Review, p. 299; Project
Grade 7, Section 4, define and identify; project
Grade 8, Chap. 25, vocab. assessment
Have a great night!
Monday, May 12, 2014
Field Day is tomorrow. Wear you Field Day color T-shirt!
Just a reminder that our field trip to The Chester County Historical Society is next Wednesday, May 21st. Students are to wear their Summer uniform and sneakers. Please bring a brown bag lunch so we can pitch the trash. Also, a litlle bit of money for the museum is just fine. Please put the money in a safe spot. All chaperones have been notified. You will receive your list that day. Thanks so much!
Social Studies
Grade 8: Work on Roaring 20-s song and dance, costume, and donation. TY! Vocab. quiz on Friday
Grade 7: Section 3 vocabulary; work on project
Grade 6: Lesson 3 vocab. and review; project
Grade 5: Let's get ready to travel to South America....:)
Have a great night!
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Thursday, May 8, 2014 *El Salvador letter :) Thank you!
Grade 5: Study for test using Test Outline and Packet
Grade 6: Chapter 10: Lesson 3-Label, Vocabulary, Read and Lesson 3 Review
and try to do a little work on project
Grade 7: Project; Student Council papers
Grade 8: Chapter 4 Review will be checked: World War I; Dance Marathon-costume; donation(small) sheet
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Have a great trip to New York City!
Grade 7: Ch. 10 Vocabulary Quiz, Lessons 1 and 2; Project
Grade 6: Chapter ocabulary Quiz on Lessons 1 and 2: Project
Grade 5: Test on Monday-Use Test Outline and Packet
Have a great night!
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter Review- terms and essays; Journalists-oral presentations begin
Grade 7: Chapter 10: label, timeline, Section, define and identify;project
Grade 6: Lesson 1 Review and study for vocab. quiz on Thursday
Grade 5: Lesson 2 Review, p. 223
Have a good night!
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Monday, May, 5, 2014
Please bring in your beautiful hand made birthday cards for Mrs. Truitt. Thank you!
Please bring in your Field Trip $. Thank you!
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 24 Review-Terms and short essays in copybook; You are a Journalist of the 1920's-Ch. 25 topic-oral presentations starting Wednesday
Grade 7: Chapter 10: Label, Timeline, and Sec. 1, define and identify
Grade 6: Work on project
Grade 5: New text- Chapter 8, Lesson Review A,B,C, and D in copybook
Test on Mexico and Middle America on Thursday, use Binder and Ch. 8
Have a great night!
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Thursday, May 1st, 2014
*Dress Down" for a small donation.
Social Studies
Grade 8- WWI packet questions
Grade 7-Work on "Constitution Day" topic
Grade 6- Work on "Walking Through Two World Wars" topic
Grade 5- Middle America packet- p. 103 Read about Lifestyles and then come up with three topic sentences. Make 3 paragraphs from those 3 topic sentences on theme.
Thank you and have a great night!
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
*Water Ice on Fun Friday! You filled the bucket again!!! :)
Jillian would like to fill her second suitcase to ElSalvador with small toothbrushes and toothpastes and....bright colored gently worn or bought fiesta dresses for girls ages 5 - 10. If you can help.....gracias, gracias, gracias!
*Summer Uniform- tomorrow
Social Studies
Grade 8: All of Chapter 23 activities are due tomorrow, maps, too!
WWI packet 3a, 1 to 6 and back page vocabulary
Grade 7: Chapter 9 Chapter Review and Constitution Day work-gather info, ideas, and maybe even decorations
Grade 6: Work on project: Walking Through Two World Wars
Grade 5: Middle America packet up to p. 101
Have a great night!
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Monday, April 28, 2014
What a wonderful field trip day to the Delaware Museum of Natural History!
Mrs. Truitt, you did an excellent job organizing this trip. Thank you!
Note: Field Trip #2 is on Wednesday, May 21st, the cost is $20 and due: 5/1
We are going to the Chester County Historical Society! :) Thank you!
Social Studies
Grade 8: Study all Chapter 23 copybook notes and complete all assignments.
Grade 7: Complete Ch. 8 Chapter Review on theme for Wednesday
Grade 6: Complete, Outline
Grade 5: pp. 98-99-100, Read and do maps (any questions, we will clarify and fix in class tomorrow-Tuesday)
Have a great night! See you tomorrow! :)
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Monday, April 14, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Test Outline and Famous American; Test signed?
Grade 7: Test Outline
Grade 6: Vocb Quiz on Sections 1,2,and 3
Grade 5: Packet 86-87(Binder)
Have a great night!
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Thursday, April 10, 2014 Happy 17 th Birthday, Jillian! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Field Trip- Delaware Museum of Natural History $ and paper work is due Tuesday
First in Math-let's get it!!!! :)
Social Studies
Grade 8: Sections 1,2,3,4,and 5; Test next week
Grade 7: Study for vocab. quiz and test next week
Grade 6: Vocab. Quiz-Lessons 1,2,and 3
Grade 5: Passports
Hae a great night!
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Ch. 22: Sections 1,2,3,4, and 5 define and identify; Word Search; Test Signed, R. 308
Grade 7: Ch. 8: Sections 3,4,and 5 define and identify; Word Search
Grade 6: Packet Lessons 1 and 2
Grade 5: Postcard
Have a great night!
Monday, April 7, 2014 *Looking forward to "Cinderella"!
*Tissues are needed-thank you!
Social Studies
Grade 5- Work on Postcard
Grade 6- Label and Lesson 1 vocabulary and review
Grade 7- Work on Sections 3,4,and 5-define and identify;work on SMKS Student Constitution; Word Search
Grade 8- Sections 1,2,3,and 4 define and identify; Word Search
Have a great night!
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Thursday, April 3, 2014
Last day for Book Fair- before 12:00
Social Studies
Grade 8: Label Ch. 22-Sections 1 and 2-define and identify
Grade 7: Section 4-define and identify
Grade 6: Chapter 7: Label and Lesson 1 Vocabulary
Grade 5: Free Space
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Book Fair during Lunch Recess
Social Studies
Grade 8: Study for Chapter 21 Test; test signed?
Grade 7: Complete Chapter 8, Sections 1,2,3 define and identify
Grade 6: Study for Test
Grade 5: Study for Test
Have a great night!
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Tuesday, April 1, 2014 * Need: tissues :)
Book Fair- Lunch Recess
Social Studies
Grade 8- Work on essays and study for test on Thursday
Grade 7- Label and Section 2 define and identify
Grade 6- Study for test and complete study guide
Grade 5- Study for test and use study guide, text bk. Chapter 12, 2 packets
Have a great night!
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Book Fair during Lunch Recess
Social Studies
Grade 8: Test on Thursday; Work on Essays
Grade 7: Label Chapter 8: Timeline and Section 2 define and identify
Grade 6: Finish Study Guide
Grade 5: Finish Study Guide and study for test on Thursday
Have a great night!
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
DRESS DOWN DAY TOMORROW/FRIDAY - BRIGHT COLORED TSHIRTS NO DONATION
Social Studies
Grade 8- Copybooks are due and immigrant oral presentation
Grade 7- Thank you!
Grade 6- Happy Confirmation! God bless you and your families! xo
Grade 5- Study for Chapter 12 test next week text, packets, test outline(given tomorrow)
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Work on Activity Sheet and Oral Presentation
Grade 7: What is a constitution?; What is government?
Grade 6: Happy Confirmation! Prepare for this special sacrament. xo
Grade 5: Look over Chapter 12
Hae a great night!
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Monday, March 24, 2014 Happy Birthday, Kristie-Anne Hoban! xo
Social Studies
Grade 5: West Region, Rocky Mountain Area p. 69 (Room 304); Pacific Area p. 74 (Room: 307) Read over notes
Grade 6: Chapter Summary on theme(gien last week)
Grade 7: Constitution docpocket and Test outline for test on Wednesday
Grade 8: Immigrant Story-answer the who, what, when , where, and why? Be ready for the oral presentation on Friday
Hae a grear night!
Wedensday, March 12, 2014
Gentle Reminders:
1. Terra Nova testing begins tomorrow. Please have nutritious meals and stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, bring to school 2 #2 pencils, small nutritious snacks and a small nutritious drink to remain in your school bag-remember, no leakage:)
PLEASE TRY TO REAMAIN CALM AND CONFIDENT!
All doctor's appointments can be made for the afternnoon. I do not suggest that every one make an appt. this week but if necessary the afternoon is fine-closer to 2:45. T.Y.! :)
2. Hoope For Heart is due tomorrow-any amt. is so appreciated-mark envelope with name and HOOPS FOR HEART
Social Studies
Grade 5: For Monday: Chapter 12: vocabulary defined(6) six wordsin copybook done neatly and intelligently; Finish Canada worksheet, THANK YOU!
Grade 6: Label Chapter 6, Sections 1,2,3,and 4 vocabulary plus finish page 2 on Africa for Tuesday
Grade 7: Work a little bit on end of chapter activities-Geography, Teachers, Petition'Section 4 define and identify for Monday
Grade 8: Label Ch. 21, Sections 1 and 2 define and identify; next week, complete all define and identifies and there will an added Activity Sheet to be completed by Friday.
Thank you and have a great night!
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Notes:
Hoops for Heart small donation, due Thursday
Lenten Liturgy-Wednesday, 9:00, please remember a canned good
Social Studies
Gr. 8- Test on Ch. 20; Oral Presentations on Thursday
Gr. 7- see Monday
Gr. 6- worksheet on AFRICA- please complete 6,7,8...
Gr. 5- Test on Ch. 10-text and packet
Have a good night!
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Monday, March 10, 2014
Note: Hoops for Heart has been extended until Friday, March 14, 2014
Lenten Liturgy on Wednesday at 9:00. Please remember a canned good.
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 20 test on Wednesday-Test Outline; Chapter 21-Label, Timeline, and Section 1 define and identify; Oral Presentations on Inventor, Mission Statement, and Business Card
Grade 7: Chapter 7: Label, Timeline, Sections 1,2,3,define and identify; Label both charts in Section 3 in copybook: The Federal System and The Branches of Gov't
Grade 6: Label and Section 1 vocabulary
Grade 5: Study for the Southwest Region test-Chapter 10 and review packet; finish word collage in copybook
Have a great night!
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Test Outline is due; work on business card; mission statement
Grade 7: Chapter 7: Label, Timeline, and Section 1 define and identify
Grade 6: Label new chapter and complete Lesson 1 vocab.
Grade 5: Complete packet on the Southwest
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8:
Complete Chapter Review; Test Guide
Business Card/ Mission Statement using vocab. from Ch. 20 will be tomorrow's class-THINK ABOUT IT! :)
Grade 7: Chapter 6 Review
Grade 6: Chapter Test
Grade 5: Packet p. 2 front and back
Thank you and Have a great night!
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All NHD contestants who are going on to the CCHS:
A schedule will be out by tomorrow-Wednesday. There are schools that are not finished with their projects. Kudos to SMKS! So, we will have a schedule tomorrow b/c the schools were given to today to finish. All I know at this point is that it is going to be great day. Exhibits will have to be placed on their table between 7:30-8:30. You may roam the Museum and participate in some unbelievable actiities. With a parent you may leave and eat in the quaint town of West Chester. I strongly urge that you plan your day once you have the schedule. Awards are at 4:30. Is there anyone who will be willing to stay or come back as I am at a wedding (2:00).
*Interiews should be finished by 12:00.
Website schedule will be known tomorrow as well.
PLEASE SEND IN YOU PARENT PERMISSIN FORMS. QUITE A FEW ARE MISSING! ASk for an extra please if the dog ate yours. ???
Stay tuned.
Thank you!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 5: Complete short outlines of Chapter 10; Page one of packet(front and back)
Grade 6: Complete Study Guide for Test on Thursday. A review
will take place during your recess, if you would like. See you 11:50!
Grade 7: Complete vocabulary and puzzle
Grade 8: Prepare for test
Have a great night!
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Thursday, February 27, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: All sections due; inventor's proect
Grade 7: All sections due; Reviews 3,4, and if snow on Monday-5
Grade 6: Chapter Review 1-10
Grade 5: R. 307- Outlinen 10.4
R. 304-Outline 10.6
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: Research on Inventor is needed; NHD Parent Permission slips are due; Chapter 20- All sections, define and identify
Grade 7: All sections define and identify
Grade 6: Outline Lesson 2, words and short phrases
Grade 5: Room 304: 10. 2 and 10.3 write words and short phrases for each section-be sure to number and label each section in your copybook
Room 307: Packet: A-Label, B-Label, C-Lakes
Have a great night!
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: All sections and their define and identify are due on Friday
NHD parent permission forms are due; NHD copybooks are being graded and will be last grade for Trimester 2.
Grade 7: Sections 3,4,and 5 define and identify-due tomorrow; Your A.R. projects are awesome! Congratulations!
Grade 6: Packet, page 1-front and back; vocab. quiz on Lessons 1 and 2
Grade 5: Great job on your Billboards of the Midwest; Packet page 53, please complete: A, B, and Lakes
Have a great night!
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Monday, February 24, 2014 James F. Kilcur's viewing is tonight, 7 - 9
Social Studies
Grade 8:
NHD Parent Permission form is due; Ch. 20-all sections-define and identify due by Friday; Hard copy of inventor is needed for Wednesday's class
Grade 7: Sections 3, 4, and 5 define and identify due on Wednesday
Grade 6:
Chapter 5-Lessons 1 and 2 vocabulary in copybook
Grade 5:
Chapter 10- Know the 4 Southwest states and the 13 Resources(p.113)
Have a great night!
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Dress Down Day for Valentine's Day- Pink, Red, White, and Magenta and for a small donation Thank you!
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 20: Label, Timeline, Section 1, define and identify
Grade 7: work on project
Grade 6: Maps are due
Grade 5: work on your pitch
Have a good night!
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Dress Down Day is this Friday-Red and white for Valentine's-need donation, ty! Merchandise sales are over but dress down donations are needed. If you bought merchandise you need not pay for dress down day. :)
Grade 8: Chapter 19 TEST-study end of chapter reviews; all NHD parent permission slips are due for Regionals at CCHS.
Grade 7: Mugs; Project; up to section 3 define and identify;
quiz on vocab. sec. 1 and 2
Grade 6: Project-Ancient India; geography packet on Europe is due Friday for grade
Grade 5: Billboards, Oral Presentations, your "pitch" is due Friday(307) and Monday(304)
Have a great night!
February 18-21, 2014
Grade 5: Work on Billboards and Oral Presentations; you should have completed the assignment from last week- Chapter 9: each section should be labeled and have 3 important facts. 9-1 to 9-10 Thank you!
Grade 6 please be prepared for a Geography Take Home Test this week and your presentations on your: Ancient Civilizations starting Tuesday if ready. (if you do not have your food, that's Ok, it can come in the next day-we will be flexible with the food but all projects should be finished.) Thank you!
Grade 7 please be prepared for a quiz on vocabulary: Chapter 6, Sections 1 and 2: The American Revolution, pp.158-168; Front Cover should be completed by Friday and the Inside Flaps: American Soldier and British Soldier-Strengths and Weaknesses by Friday. You may begin the Middle Section: Road To Revolution(what led to revolution...Proclamation of 1793-short paragraph; Boston Tea Party-short paragraph; Stamp Act,Intolerable Acts, etc., (in order). Thank You! (mugs)
Grade 8: Study for TEST on Chapter 19: pp. 502-529, Review the Chapter-Define These Terms and Explore the Main Ideas; Critical Thinking and Writing(pp.528-529);
Power Points will be completed this week! :) Thank You!
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Homework plus Snow Work :)
Social Studies
Grade 8: Prepare for Chapter 19 Test on your own. Test, Wednesday
Grade 7: Work on Road To Revolution Project and inside flaps=soldiers plus Section 3 Define and Identify; Mug
Grade 6: Work on project; Chapter 5: Western Europe-go over vocab.;Lesson 1 and 2 Read and complete Lesson 1 and 2 Reviews Note: neatly, intelligently! :)
Grade 5: Work on Billboard; Chapter 9- all vocab. should be defined and written in copybook; Read each section and come up with 3 very important statements from each, skip a space in between sections-Sections 9.1 to 9.10 Note: neatly and intelligently! :)
Have a great night! Enjoy your day(s) off. :) :)
*See super social studies sites to view with your families. Enjoy! (located on page 1.)
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Monday, February 10, 2014 ***50 years of the Beatles*** Imagine/ Twist and Shout, on and on
Notes: Liturgy on Tuesday at 9:00a.m.; Please bring canned goods.
Student Council Fundraiser: Great items at a good price. Check out the sheet. TY!
Science Homework: Review pp. 127-131; Study Notes; Test on 2/14
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 19 Reiew in copybook; NHD-CCHS Invite; Prepare for Ch. 19 test; NHD assessment signed
Grade 7: Section 3 Define and Identify; Project Cover; test signed
Grade 6: Work on project
Grade 5: Work on Billboard
Thank you! Havve a great night!
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014
* Thanks so much for a wonderful Catholic Schools Week. Your children are a joy to teach. I do believe we all had a great time celebrating. Sincere thanks for the delicious dinner, dessert, gorgeous orchid, and my sassy door! You are the best! xo
Social Studies
Grade 8: Outline Sections 3 and 4 if Chapter 19: An Era of Change in the West, 1865-1914; Vocab. Quiz on Friday, Sections 1,2,and 3
Grade 7: Think of a cover for your Road To Reolution project. Draw a rough drfat or print one out
Label Chapter 6: Timeline, Section 1: define and identify, Section 1 Reiew questions 4,5,and 6
Label Section 2: Declaring Independence, define and identify, Section 2 Reiew questions 3,4, and 5
Grade 6: Work on Guidebook; Chapter 5 vocabulary in copybook:1(natural resource) -11(metropolitan area)
Grade 5: Study for Chapter 8 Test on the Midwest Region- Know the locations of the 12 states and 10 very important facts on the Midwest; work on your billboard; Chapter 9: Agricultural Changes in the Nation's Breadbasket, pp.99-109, define vocab. 1. furrow to 11. pesticide in copybook neatly
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
IN OUR NATION
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 19: Label, Section 1 and 2 define and identify
Grade 7: Study for TEST
Grade 6: STduy for TEST; work on project
Grade 5: Midwest: 10 Facts(make sure they are done); read over Chapter 8
Have a good night!
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HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!
Gentle Reminders: Thank you once again for decorating my door so beautifully. :)
1. Gr. 5-gloves and towels are needed for a CSW serice project(Bethesda Project)
2. Kind Act link is due....so many acts of kindness...:)
3.. S.A. D. is tomorrow- dress down- wear appropriate clothes
4, NICKELS for Neighbors- bring in your nickels:)
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 19: Label, Timeline, and Sec. 1-define and identify
Grade 7: Chapter Review pages-155-156 in copybook for Wednesday
Grade 6: Packet page 45, begin preparing for test and Guidebook :)
Grade 5: Packet page 2, just front-Lesson 29 cont. PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS! :)
Have a great night!
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Thursday, January 23, 2014
Social Studies HAPPY NATIONAL HISTORY DAY!
GRADE 8-YOU DID AN EXTRAORDINARY JOB TODAY. JUST EXCELLENT! SO PROUD! HOPE YOUR ARE TOO!
Grade 7: Section 4 Comprehension in copybook
Grade 6: Packet - last 2 pages
Grade 5: USA Map quiz; Packet Lesson 29 first page:front and back only; brainstorm "Product" from the Midwest-BillBoard :)
Have a nice night!
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Monday, January 20, 2014 Remember Martin Luther King
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD-Boards, Documentary, and Website should be WRAPPING IT UP and completed by Tuesday for last minute fixes. :) Remember your Process Paper and A.B. plus your copybook...; *Your Quiz and Test is due on Tuesday
Grade 7: Section 3-Define and Identify
Grade 6: Packet, Worksheet 2(back); Label Chapter 4 and define Lesson 1 and 2 vocab.
Grade 5: Study for Ch. 8 vocab. quiz on Tuesday and USA Map quiz on Thursday: Know where to put our 50 states and 1 district :)
Vocab.
1. frontier- the beginning of unexplored land
2. prairie- flat or gently rolling land that is covered with tall grasses and wildflowers
3. fertile- soil able to produce good crops
4. livestock- animals raised on farms, such as cattle
5. meatpacking- the preparing of meat for sale
6. reservation- land set aside for Native Americans
7. assembly line- a process in which each worker does one part of a job before passing it on to the next worker
8. transportation hub- a city that serves as a center for moving goods and people
Have a good day!
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD NHD NHD; Chapter 18 papers;PowerPoints are during lunchtime :)
Grade 7: Section 2: Define and Identify
Grade 6: Please have all paragraphs on Ancient Rome completed for tomorrow
Grade 5: Room 304, Chapter 8 vocabulary done neatly in copybook. Please study words and then the large map of th US-know where your states belong. :)
Have a good night!
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD; Ch. 18 papers
Grade 7: Chapter 5: Label, Timeline, Section 1 and Identify(2)
Grade 6: Enjoy
Grade 5: Study for Map test coming up 2 weeks from now-Use practice maps, large and small
Have a great night!
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Monday, January 13, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD NHD NHD: Work on board-Theme, Topic, Thesis,(and paragraphs completed in school need to be edited by Mrs. H. first before placed on board); Did you find and interview or interviewee? How's you Annotated Bibliography and copybook?
Grade 7: Chapter 5: Label, Timeline, and Section 1 define and identify
Grade 6: Chapter test on Wednesday
Grade 5: Test on Chapter 7- Use Study Guide
Have a great night!
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Thursday, January 9, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: PowerPoint; NHD, Ch. 18 Papers; Why Study History?
Grade 7: Pictures for colony; Why Study History?
Grade 6: Work on Ancient Rome paragraph: Why Study History?
Grade 5: Practice USA Map-Place the 50 states and 1 district in the correct spot
Use your pencil so you can correct-You will receive a new one next
week: Why Study History?
Thank you! Have a good night! Remember: One of the most admirable situations is losing and handling it with dignity, moving on, and trying harder next time.
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
WHY STUDY HISTORY???
Social Studies
Grade 8: PowerPoint; NHD; Ch. 18, Papers
Grade 7: Test tomorrow; Colonies
Grade 6: Packet; Study Guide, test on Tuesday
Grade 5: Practice USA Map using pencil;Study Guide for test on Tuesday
Thank you!
Have a good night!
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD, PowerPoint; Ch. 18 Paperwork
Grade 7: Study Guide; Colonies
Grade 6: All Roads Lead To Rome; Study Guide, 1-5
Grade 5: Practice USA Map; Study Guide(307)-Room 304 you will get yours tomorrow Thank you!
Have a good night!
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Monday, January 6, 2014 Happy Birthday, Dad!
Social Studies * This is the homestretch for NHD. Please adhere to the January checklists and life will be made easier. Time to dress up the boards in school and at home on the weekends. Parents may hop right in when decorating. Enjoy...:) Our school NHD will be January 23rd, a Thursday, and parents may view from 1:00 to 2:00. Thank so much for your time and patience. It is a valuable learning experience. If the kids can master NHD, they can do everything and anything. God bless!
Grade 8: PowerPoint: NHD; Chapter 18 Papers on Reconstruction
Grade 7: Chapter 4 Study Guide; Colony Project
Grade 6: All Roads Lead To Rome: Packet pp. 30-31
Grade 5: Study US Map and location of states plus practice map plus G.O. 7.6
Have a great night and Stay Warm! :)
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HAPPY 2014!
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD; PowerPoint(Civil War); Chapter 18: Reconstruction papers
Grade 7: Study Guide; Colony-Diorama
Grade 6: All Roads Lead To Rome; Packets p. 30, 31
Grade 5: USA Map test in 2 weeks-Know where to put the states;Region Worksheet; and complete Graphic Organizer-just use words and short short phrases
Have a good night! Snow.... Snow...Snow... ??? :)
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Friday, December 20, 2013 Happy Birthday, Joey Hoban! 25...omgoodness!
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD;Powerpoint
Grade 7,6,5: Please read over all copybook notes and worksheets
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for everything....your cards, gifts, and words are so very much appreciated.
I have the best students and parents.... blessings! xo
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
SPCA
DuPont Hospital
Social Studies
Grade 8- NHD and PowerPoint Thank you!
Grade 7- Section 4 Review and Section 5 Define and Identify Thank you!
Grade 6- Worksheet Packet-p. 28(Lesson 3); See if you can print out any pictures of a Roman City-I'll see what I can do as well. Thank you!
Have a great night!
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Monday, December 16, 2013 Happy 82nd Birthday, MomMom!
We are still collecting TEDDY BEARs for the DuPont Hosp. and for the SPCA we are collecting gently used clean sheets, towels, and blakets Thanks so mcuh!
Social Studies
Grade 8
NHD; PowerPoint see assignment sheet for this week: 12/16-20
Grade 7
Chapter 4 Review and Section 5 define and identify
Grade 6
Characterization of Leaders; Prepare for Debate
Grade 5
Study for BIG and FUN test on the 50 capitals and states and ONE district
Please do not lose new packet for bider.
CONGRATS TO ALL 5TH GRADERS....YOUR ORAL PRESENTATIONS ON YOUR STATE SCRAPBOOKS WERE VERY WELL DONE! Bravo!
Have a good night!
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Thursday, December 12, 2013 Feast: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Teddy Bears for DuPont Hosp.(with tags)
Towels, Sheets, blanket for C.C. SPCA
Social Studies
Grade 8- NHD;Powerpoint
Grade 7- Chapter 4: Section 4 define and identify; quiz on Monday, vocab. sections 1 and 2
Grade 6- Characterize the 3 Roman Leaders in copybook; study notes
Grade 5- Study for BIG test(Monday) on capitals, states-NO ABBREVIATIONS;
Oral Presentations - 304 :)
Thank you! Have a great night!
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Liturgy on Thursday at 9:00a.m. Please bring in a canned item.
Teddy Bears are needed for the children at DuPunt Hospital
Gently worn and clean towels and blankets/sheets for the SPCA
Social Studies
Grade 8: Study for test on Chapter 17: The Civil War, use Study Guide;
NHD-you may want to do a little bit of work on your topic; have Gettysburg Address signed
Grade 7: Section 3 Review-Comprehension only; If you missed work try to catch up tonight
Grade 6: Characterize the 3 great Roman Leaders: Julius Caesar, Constantine/Augustus and Octavian in copybook using textbook pages
Grade 5: Quiz on 41-51 tomorrow and Test on Monday,1-51, capitals and states only;have tests signed(Southeastern Region, Chapter 6)
Have a great night!
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Monday, December 9, 2013 *Liturgy(canned good) on Thursday at 9:00.
Please come!
Dear Parents,
Report Cards will be distributed tomorrow. Everyone did just fine. There is room for improvement especially in the areas of self-control and organization, timeliness/due dates, and handwriting. We will work on these items together. What a joy it is to teach your child.They have transitioned beautifully, please be very proud of their effort and accomplishments! There's more to come. Thank you! :)
Please try to remember:
1. the children at DuPont Children's Hospital with a new Teddy Bear for the holidays
2. the SPCA needs clean gently worn towles and blankets
Social Studies
Grade 5: Tuesday Quiz on 41-51 (capitals, states, and their abbreviations)
Thursday Test on all 51 states and one district: capitals and states,
NO ABBREVIATIONS
-Oral Presentations for Room 304 during the week :)
Grade 6: Complete worksheet on Lesson 1
Grade 7: Section 3: Define and Identify plus characterize the New England Colony, the Middle Colony, and the Southern Colony in copybook (prepares you for the 3-D project) :)
Grade 8: Oral Presentations on the NHD research paper plus Study Guide for Thursday's test on Chapter 17: The Civil War
Thank you! Have a great night!
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Thursday, December 5, 2013
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD; Complete Chapter 17 Review
Grade 7: Finish reading Section 1 and complete Section 1 Review, comprehension
Grade 6: Ancient Rome: Finish reading Lesson 2 and complete Reiew - A B C D E
Grade 5: Study capitals and states #41-51 and... begin to prepare for BIG test on al states and their capitals (no abbreviations)
BIBLIOGRPAHY FOR STATE SCRAPBOOK PAGE:
Col, Jeananda. Enchanted Learning. http://www.Enchanted Learning. com
Have a good night!
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Thank you so much for participating in the Advent Tree Program. Our Halle will be smiling for a long time and she will remain in our hearts and prayers forever. God bless all of you who have helped to make a difference in a child's life over the holidays!
Needed: Teddy Bears for critically ill children at DuPont, Clean towels, and blankets for the SPCA and wipes and tissues :)
Social Studies
Grade 5: Study capitals, States, and Abbreviations 41-51 in copybook; please work on State Scrapbook page, due Friday
Grade 6: Lesson 3 vocab. in copybook and worksheet p. 31, no Thinking Further -will do in school
Grade 7: Chapter 4: Label, Timeline, Sections 1 and 2, define and identify plus last week's work-Puzzle and Map Thank you!
Grade 8: NHD; Chapter 17: Section 5, Add to "Battles" and "Military Leaders" pages in copybook
Have a great night!
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Sunday, December 1, 2013 Happy Advent!
Grade 5: Please try to find pictures and labels for your new State Scrapbook Project. Remember - everything is computer generated this time. Thank you.
Due Date: Friday, December 6th
Bring your pictures and labels(in sandwich bag) to school and we will work on it during class as well.
If you missed the state quiz, you must make it up on Tuesday.
Grade 6: We are going to Rome(magic school bus and Chapter 3)
If you missed the test last week, you must make it up on Tuesday.
Grade 7: work on map and puzzle from the packet.
Grade 8: So proud of your work completed on your NHD projects. Hopefully, you have been able to do some work individually or with your group over the break. remember-you are able to stay after school with me any day of the week except Tuesdays with a permission note. *Friday...mini donuts and hot chocolate during NHD, please come prepared...
Chapter 17: Sections 4 and 5 are to be completed by Wednesday, 12/ 4
God bless and see you on Tuesday.
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Halle, Snowflakes, and clean towels, blankets, and sheets for the SPCA
Social Studies
Grade 8: Ch. 17- Sections 4 and 5, define and identify; NHD
Grade 7: Packet puzzle and map
Grade 5: Chapter 6 test: asterisks and outline 1 and 2
Grade 6: Open Book test-study end of chapter review
Have a good night!
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Thursday, November 21, 2013
Halle
Snowflakes
need tissues
Social Studies
Grade 8: Ch. 17-Sec. 3 Review; Gettysburg Address; NHD
Grade 6: Packet Lesson 4; study end of chapter reiew for test next week
Grade 5: Study Southeastern states and their LOCATIONS; Study Chapter 6 *s for Monday and Tuesday's tests; gather info, pictures, labels for new state, yippee!
Have a good night! Thank you!
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Snowflakes
Halle
Turkeys
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 17: Sections 1 and 2 Reviews; GA;NHD
Grade 7: Study pp. 90 and 91 for test
Grade 6: Vocab. check
Grade 5: 31-40, capitals, states, and abbreviations plus SE region states and their locations test Part 1; for 307 just the capitals test
Have a great night!
Tuesday, Noveber 19, 2013
*Picture Day is tomorrow. Wear either your uniform or Sunday best...picture envelopes/payments are needed at time of picture.
*Please stop by and see our White House located in our Social Studies Gallery(outside 307). TY! :)
*Kolbe Christmas Snowflakes to adorn the MPR. Each student received a legal size sheet of white paper to make two snowflakes. Due: Monday, the 25th Thank you!
*Angel Tree Project: please see below
Social Studies
Grade 8: Ch. 17: Sec. 2, define and identify: Gettysburg Address; NHD
Grade 7: Pg. 90 review: Define and Explore
Grade 6: Review Packet Page 1-front and back(Lessons 1 and 2) Begin to prepare for test next Tuesday
Grade 5: Study all * pertinent information in Chapter 6 up to pp. 70 R. 307 p. 71
Have a great night!
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Monday, November 18, 2013
Room 307 Service Project for Thanksgiving and Holidays/Holydays: Angel Tree Program
Please help with either a small donation or the following- Halle, age 5, female, A.A.;
Theme: Princess Pants: slim 5 shoes/ boots: child's 9 favorite color: pink
We will begin to bring our angel gifts in this week and next. Due: Monday, Dec. 2nd
Gifts can be wrapped:) :) :) and tagged-From, An Angel :) Thank you so much! Mrs. H.
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 17-Sec. 2: d. and i.; Gettysburg Address due Nov. 25; NHD
Grade 7: Page 90 Review Define and Explore
Grade 5: Study all *'s(307 to p. 70); Washington, D.C. worksheet(304); study new capitals, States, and Abbreviations 31-40
Thank so much and.....Have a great night!
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Thursday, November 4, 2013 Student Council Meeting - Officers in Mrs. H.'s
Room at 12:20, bring lunch. ty!
Social Studies:
Grade 8: Label Chapter 17, timeline, section 1 define and identify: Gettysburg Address due Monday, Nov. 25; NHD-Friday
Grade 7: Section 4: Comprehension 4,5,and 6
Grade 6: Lesson4, p. 95- A,B,C,D, and E in copybook using complete sentences
Grade 5: Study all * areas for test next week
HOT CHOCOLATE TOMORROW FOR GREAT WORDS AND ACTIONS...CONGRATULATIONS ROOM 307! YOU DID IT...FILLED THE BUCKET!
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Special request for: tissues
Social Studies
Grade 8: Label Chapter 17, timeline, Section 1 define and identify; Gettysburg Address
Grade 7: Chapter 3, Section 4 define and identify
Grade 6: Lesson B-outline
Grade 5: Study all *pp. 61-67 for test next week
Gentle Reminder 505: Make sure you make up all missed quizzes and tests. The end of semester is coming soon. I will be chatting with you so you will come prepared. TY!
Have a great night!
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Social Studies
Grade 8: Open Book Assessment-Use as your guide pages 444-445, vocabulary(5), short essays(5), Sum It Up, Critical Thinking 1 and 2; Gettysburg Address recitation-Monday Nov. 25; NHD-Friday
Grade 7: Open Book Assessment on Ch. 3 on Thursday
Grade 6: Label Lesson 3 , vocabulary: colony and culture;Test signed?; complete puzzle
Grade 5: Room 304-Packet pp.35 and 36, if time permits pp. 37, 38 :)
Room 307: Finish DC workseet, highlight answers; Study asterisks in Ch. 6 skinny
Thank you! Have a glorious evening!
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD quesions for Mrs. Galligan; Section 4 review; Gettysburg Address
Grade 7: Section 3 Review
Grade 6:Section Review
Grade 5: Outline pp. 66-67
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Social Studies
Grade 8: Ch. 16: Sec. 3 Review 3,4,and 5 in copybook: 10 minutes on NHD; Gettysburg Address
Grade 7; Chapter 3, Sec. 3, define and identify; Vocab. quiz on sections 1 and 2
Grade 6: P. 75: A,B,C,D in copybook using complete sentences
Grade 5: Quiz on 21-30 states, capitals and abbreviation
Have a good night!
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Social Studies
Grade 8: Ch. 16: Sections 1 and 2 define and identify; Gettysburg Address; NHD
Grade 7: Chapter 3, Section 2 and 3: define and identify; Vocab uiz on Thursday
Grade 6: Timeline in Packet; Lesson 1 vocab. in copybook
Grade 5: Quiz on Thursday, states, capitals, and abbreviations; pg 63 list 10 ports and their state in copybook
Thank you! Have a great night!
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A great BIG shout out to our wonderful Homeroom Moms-Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Lee for a spooktacular Halloween party. We had a super fun time! Thank you! God bless you.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Social Studies
Grade 8: Chapter 16. Label, Timeline, Section 1 define and identify; Gettysburg Address; NHD
Grade 7: Chapter 3: Section 1 and 2 Define and Identify; Quiz on Thursday
Grade 6: Packet-10gods and hierglyphic pages of packet(Year of birth and SHY)
Grade 5: States, Capitals, and Abbreviations, 21-30; Packet p. 34; Rm. 304-finish decorating test folder
Thank you! have a great night!
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Saints! Saints! Saints! Prayer Service at 9:00! :)
Donations for Fun Day and Walk-a-Thon are still being accepted. Thank you!
Social Studies
Grade 8: NHD; Gettysburg Address; Label Chapter 16....Section 1 Define and Identify
Grade 7: Chapter 3, Section 2 Define on Monday and Identify on Wednesday
Grade 6: Test on Friday, use study guide and Packet-3 Questions( hint: 10 gods are men,)
Grade 5: In copybook states 21-30 from Maryland to new Hampshire and study; Room 304 finish decorating Test folder TY
Have a great night!
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 * Enjoyed my day with parents yesterday, 10/28! TY!
1. Dress Down Fun Day on Thursday- a small donation is appreciated
2. Apple Cider for sale, .50, on Thursday as well, at all lunches.
3. We will be having our annual Walk-a-thon on Thursday. Thanks agin for your donation.
What a Spooktacular day we will have. Thank you!
4. Saint Parade-Prayer Service, 10/31, 9:00
5. Liturgy on Friday, 10:00 Please bring to school a canned good for the needy. TYTY!
Social Studies
Grade 8: Test tomorrow on Ch. 15-use study guide; Patriot's Pen Essay Contest due tomorrow and early Thursday: WHAT DOES PATRIOTISM MEAN TO ME? (no names on essay and please attach permission slip on back with paper clip) ty
Grade 7: vocabulary in copybook
Grade 6: complete study guide for Friday's test
Grade 5: Complete and/or study vocabulary words(4) in copybook(Chapter 5).
Have a great night!
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Thursday,October 24, 2013
Grade 8: Study for Wednesday's test; NHD books-we will work on finding subtopics, thesis, writing bibs, and Page 1 receied in September during class on Friday
Grade 7: Chapter 3: Section 1-define and identify
Grade 6: Study notes for test next week and chapter
Grade 5: Do a kind act for someone! :)
Scrapbook page must be done by tomorrow, Friday, in class. Thanks!
Parent Conferences on Monday. Looking forward to seeing you! :)
Have a good night!
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Social Studies PB and Jelly Drive...Dress Down Day Donation....
Grade 8- P. 417, 1 to 4; Study Guide 1-11 and 1-12; Study for Thursday's Test ; Pen Patriot's Essay due October 30th :) TY
Grade 7- Oral Presentations on Civilizations TY
Grade 6- Chapter Review, vocab. 1-10; Study for Thursday's Vocab. Test(20)Bible and Jordan River :) TY
Grade 5- Complete worksheet on the NE state map-study for NEmap test on Thursday
Have a great night!
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Monday, October 21, 2013 * Work on Saint Projects.
Social Studies
Grade 5: Worksheet on the Northeastern States due Tuesday; Study for Northeastern States Map Test(P. 37 of txt.) on Thursday ... 11 states and 1 District and where are they located? You know ! :)
Grade 7: Chapter 2 Chapter Review, ocab. and explore the main ideas in copybook
Grade 8: End of Chapter Review 1 -4; Study Guide 1 -11 tonight and 1-12 Tuesday niht for Wednesday; Test on Thursday; NHD
Extra Notes:
1. Liturgy will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:00. Please bring in a canned good.
2. Altar Servers-papers are due! Ty
Have a great night!
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Wednesday, Octo