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Mrs. Barbara Dalmut
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Grade 8 Homeroom
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ST AMBROSE SCHOOL
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May 9, 2008
Have a good weekend!
Pre-algebra: Due Monday
Pp. 541-543: 8-14, 24-29
Language Arts: Due Tuesday
Exercises in English pp. 119-122
Finish poetry exercises - Keep folder together.
Algebra:
p. 587: 42-46 even
p. 589: 63-85 ODD
p. 593: 15, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29
Test corrections and parent signatures due Tuesday
Religion: Project on Social Teachings due Monday
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May 8, 2008
LIt: Test on To Kill a Mockingbird
Spanish:
Correct your test!
Prepare for the Placement exam on Tuesday! Come to class on Monday with any questions.
8th Science:
Test over Chapters 18 and 19 on Wednesday.
ALgebra:
p. 587:22; 23; 31-35 ODD; 37-47 ODD
Cumulative Review: 21-29 all
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook page 143-144
Language Arts:
Finish assignment from yesterday. Poetry folder work is due Tuesday.
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May 7, 2008
Please bring your opt-in paper tomorrow.
Get tests signed. Correct History take-home test.
Finish History packet for Chapter 11.
Language Arts:
For Friday:
Exercises in English pp. 117-118
Vocabulary Workshop pages 120-123
Next Wednesday: Spelling Unit 10 and Framing Sentences for Unit 10 are due.
8th Science:
Finish the worksheet packet if you weren’t able to do so in class.
Write the formulas and compound name for the element pairs written on the board.
Algebra:
p. 580: 19-29 ODD; 31-35 ODD; 39-41 ODD; 47-57 ODD
Finish/correct the problems from the cumulative review sheet # 1-20.
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May 6, 2008
Interims went home today. Please share them with your parents. If you have work that needs to be made up, it is your responsibility. Please do your best!
Please return the opt-in or opt-out form for the Formation in Christian Chastity program. I would like to begin the lessons tomorrow.
History: Work on ch. 11 packet.
Algebra:
Cumulative review: 1-20
Pre-algebra:
Study for test retake.
Language Arts:
Adverbial clause worksheets.
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May 5, 2008
Religion: write thank you note
History: Take home test! You may use your book -- but you are on your honor not to use anything or anyone else!
Spanish:
Study for test on Wednesday!
It will be on the Bridge unit at the beginning of the text.
8th Science:
Finish worksheet p. 30 and 32 if you didn’t finish in class.
Algebra:
Chapter 9 Test tomorrow:
p. 565: 1-25 ODD; 26, 27, 28
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May 2, 2008
My mistake: You MAY bring cameras to the dance. Cell phones must be off during the dance, but you may bring a camera... sorry! See you there!
Monday is Interim day! You must turn in all your late work for credit on Monday!
TKAM Reading Guide (including Characters and Vocabulary) was due Friday. Last date to turn it in is Monday!
Religion: Test on WB pp. 20-24 on Monday.
Project on Social Teachings of the Church is due Monday, May 12.
Algebra:
p. 562-564: 1-29 all
Spanish: Review p. 1-79 en el texto. Comprehensive exam next Wednesday, May 7!
History: Test Tuesday on World War I.
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April 30, 2008
Don't forget your two 2-liter bottles of soda!
Lit: Finish working on your reading guide for TKAM.
History: you should have read and taken notes/outlined ch. 10, sec. 1-3.
Religion test on ch. 12 on Friday.
8th Science:
Finish worksheet handed out in class p. 33 and 34
Algebra:
p. 551-552: 4-6; 25-31 ODD
p. 553: 45-67 ODD
Remember p. 547: Quiz 2 1-12 all is due on Friday
Spanish homework:
Complete the er and ir verb worksheet on preterite tense.
Study for quiz on the er and ir verbs in the preterite.
Pre-algebra:
Quiz Friday
Homework pages 531-532, Problems 10-25
Language Arts:
"Spring Place" descriptive paragraph due Friday.
Vocabulary Review Unit Test Friday as well Complete pages 111-112 in Exercises in English if you did not have time to finish them in class.
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April 28, 2008
Bring in 2 2-liter bottles of soda for Friday's dance!
LIT: Finish TKAM reading guide by Friday. You must have completed the book and the guide to watch the movie with us on Friday.
Religion: Test on chapter 12 on Wednesday.
History: Finish outlining ch. 10 sec. 2
Spanish: Correct quizzes and get parent signatures.
Workbook p. 53
Pre-algebra:
Pages 519-520
Problems 7-23, 25-30
Language Arts:
Descriptive rough draft assigned last Thursday due tomorrow, Tuesday. We will be editing in class. Don't forget or you will loose points.
Algebra:
p. 536-537:
29; 31; 41; 43; 51; 52; 59; 61; 67; 69
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April 26, 2008
Mother-Daughter Tea on Sunday! If you would be willing to help check in people and set up, PLEASE call Mrs. Konczal and volunteer! She needs some reliable middle schoolers to help. Great opportunity for real service to the community -- and a fun day as well! Thanks --this will fulfill your service requirement for our social teachings unit this quarter.
Finish reading TKAM and the reading guide questions for Friday, May 2. If you have not completed this assignment, you will not be able to join us for the viewing of the movie on Friday! We will be comparing the book and the movie.
Shakespeare: Go over your lines!
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook pages 135-136
Language Arts:
For Tuesday - Rough draft from Thursday due.
Finish Voyages in English page 438 Exercise 128
Have a great weekend!
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April 24, 2008
Continue working on TKAM reading guide.
SPanish: Read text p. 260 and 262 about the preterit of er and ir verbs.
Complete act 8 p. 260
Algebra:
p. 530: 37-43 ODD
p. 531: 57 & 58; 65-83 ODD
Pre-algebra:
Take home quiz is due the beginning of class tomorrow. Since it is open book and notes, I will not accept any late quizzes.
Language Arts:
Finish worksheet on similes and metaphors for Monday. First Draft of a "A Spring Place" is due Monday along with the "pre-writing" section completely filled out.
Several students were missing their writing assignments that were due today. Please get them in tomorrow.
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April 23, 2008
Shakespeare's Birthday Work Party! 6:15-8:45
Wear work clothes - we'll be painting and making decorations, costumes, etc.
TKAM: Finish reading guide by next Friday, 5/2/08
8th Science:
No homework
Algebra:
Remember the assignments from yesterday that are due tomorrow
Also, p. 529: 21-25 ODD
Pre-algebra: pages 467-469
Problems 9-12, 16-24, 28-34, 37-44
Language Arts:
Rewrites - Due Thursday (Turn in both drafts of each assignment.) 1. April Poem.. Remove any clichés and find a new way to say what you mean.
2. Descriptive paragraph on the Pope's Mass in DC.
Use more precise words.
Watch your punctuation and capitalization.
Do all rewrites in pen or type.
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April 22, 2008
Thank you for sending in your replies today! Shakespeare Work Party is tomorrow night 6:15-8:45. Bring sodas (cans) or a snack/sweet. Mrs. Culver has arranged for us to have subs from Subway! Bring supplies to work on costumes.
Tomorrow is Administrative Assistants/Secretaries Day! Please bring in a card for Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Park, who make our school such a warm and caring place!
Lit: Keep working on TKAM reading guide.
Pre-algebra: Practice Workbook 121 -122
Textbook - read pages 462-463 #1-10
Language Arts:
Open book test on prepositions, conjunctions and interjections tomorrow.
Vocabulary pages 105-111
Rewrites - Due Thursday (Turn in both drafts of each assignment.)
1. April Poem.. Remove any clichés and find a new way to say what you mean.
2. Descriptive paragraph on the Pope's Mass in DC.
Use more precise words.
Watch your punctuation and capitalization.
Do all rewrites in pen or type.
8th Science:
Chapter 19 Section 2 and 3: Read, do vocabulary, and assessment questions 1-4 for each section. (Finish what you weren’t able to complete in class)
Algebra:
Due tomorrow:
Read p. 526 & 527, go over examples and green boxes. Try to do problems on p. 529: 1-8
Due Thursday:
p. 524: 83; 84; 87; 89-95 ODD; 99; 100
p. 524: Quiz 1: 1-25 ODD (to turn in)
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April 21, 2008
Please ask your parents about helping with the Shakespeare events for the rest of the year. I need to know if you are available for the work party on Wednesday -- otherwise we will cancel.
Lit: Finish book and reading guide for next Monday
Religion: Find out what the Pope's Spanish message was on Thursday. He spoke for a few minutes in Spanish after he finished the English portion of his homily.
Spanish: Study the preterite clue words on p.231 en el texto.
Quiz Thursday, April 24: Preterite of AR verbs p. 230
Vocabulary p. 231
Preterite of , car, gar and zar verbs p. 233
8th Science: Finish worksheet packet except p. 32 and wordsearch (if you didn’t finish in the class time given)
Read Chapter 19 Sect. 1: Vocabulary, reading check question, and Assessment questions: 1-4
Algebra:
p. 514: 36-48 even
p. 521: 21-31 ODD; 45-55 ODD
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 8 Tests went home today. Corrected tests, signed by your parents, are due no later than Friday, April 24th.
Tonight's Homework: p 460-461 9-14, 29-32, 36-41
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April 18, 2008
Several parents asked me about dates for the Shakespeare party -- please show your parents the memo! We need their help!
Lit: Continue reading TKAM. Guided reading section 3 is due on Monday.
8th Science:
Table of model and scientist from p. 558 figure 5 in textbook due on Monday (Wednesday's homework)
Algebra:
p. 519: Read and understand examples 1 and 2
p. 521: 1-20
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April 17, 2008
Show your parents the memo on dates for the rest of the 8th grade year!
Lit: Keep working on TKAM -- chapters 16-21 due Monday
Spanish homework:
Study the preterite tense p. 230-233 en el texto
Complete the worksheet on "ar" verbs in the preterite. You do not need to do the translations!
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April 14, 2008
Hope you all enjoyed your evening! See you tomorrow! Be sure to wear your winter uniform and comfortable shoes. If you promised to bring your metro fare card or passport, please don't forget them!
Algebra:
Due Wednesday: p. 507-509: 23-41 ODD, 54-68 all; 79-81
Due Thursday: p. 497: 2-30 even (to turn in)
History: If you haven't read chapter 8, I would recommend that you do so before Wednesday!
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April 10, 2008
Please get your permission slip returned with your $10.50 check tomorrow.If you are going to use your own Metro fare card, you must make sure it has $10.50 on it. PLease have your parents write a note that you will bring your own card. Thank you.
Spanish: Workbook p. 37
Lit: Continue working on chapters 9-15 -- due Monday
Pre-algebra: No homework
Language Arts 8:
"Poetry Parts" handout page 5 due tomorrow
8th Science:
Chapter 18 Section 3: Vocabulary, Reading check questions, and Assessment questions 1-3
Algebra:
Study problems on Worksheet p. 44 25-36 (Chapter 8, multiplication properties of exponents and division properties of exponents)
For a short quiz tomorrow
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April 9, 2008
Last call for chaperones for our field trip! The list will be made final this evening!
LIT: Keep working on chapters 9-15 of TKAM
History: Read chapter 8, sec. 1
Spanish: Read p. 202 about the present progressive tense and do act 8 p. 203 in the textbook.
Correct your last quiz and get a parent signature by Monday!
Pre-algebra:
Pages 442-445 odd omitting #25.
TEST TOMORROW ON CHAPTER 8
Language Arts:
Voyages in English page 420 Exercise 121 Exercises in English pages 93 and 94
8th Science:
Chapter 18; Sections 1 and 2: Read and define vocabulary, and answer reading check questions
Algebra:
Worksheet:
p. 44: 25-36 all
p. 58: 19-27 ODD
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NOTICE: We need to advertise our bake sale on Thursday and Friday! Please bring posters to put around the school!
April 8, 2008
Keep reading TKAM chapters 9-15
Pre-algebra
Chapter 8 test on Thursday
Tonight's homework is in the textbook page 440 21-31 and page 447 (omit 9 & 10)
Language Arts:
Spelling Quiz on Unit 9 words tomorrow.
8th Science
Test tomorrow:
States of Matter/Classification of Matter Test (parts of Chap. 16 and parts of Chap. 17)
Review outline was on active board in class
Algebra:
p. 466: 32-48 even
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April 7, 2008
8th Science
Lab questions from Thursday if you didn’t turn in today.
Algebra:
p. 466: 31-47 ODD
p. 473 17-39 ODD
Lit: Keep working on chapters 9-15 in TKAM
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook pages 117-118 all
TEST Thursday on Chapter 8
Health:
1.) Finish the Food Group sheet if you did not do so in class.
2.)Read the Nutrients sheets and complete the study questions on that.
3.)Do mini- research report on your health topic. This is due 4/21/08.Follow directions on the sheet of expectations for the report.
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April 4, 2008
Bingo Saturday night 6-8:00 in the Gym!
Lit: Chapters 1-8 quiz on Monday in TKAM
Chapters 9-15 will be covered next week
Algebra: For Monday, read pp. 463-464. Exercises p. 466 #1-18
For Tuesday: Worksheet p. 16: #1-35 odd and
p. 30 #1-25 odd
Pre-algebra
Worksheet on "best fit lines"
Word problems pages 429-430 #28, 29, 44
Language Arts:
No homework. Adverb test on Tuesday
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April 3, 2008
Bingo Saturday night!
Dance at O'Connell Friday night!
Religion: Service hours essay due tomorrow
Lit: Chapters 1-8 TKAM due Monday -- keep working! We will go over several chapters tomorrow, so keep reading!
Spanish: Answer the questions on the handout with complete sentences!
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook page 113-114
Language Arts:
Vocabulary--
page 101-102 due tomorrow
page 103-104 due Tuesday, April 8
Spelling quiz Wednesday, April 9
Vocabulary sentences are due Wednesday, April 16 Grammar -- Adverb test on Tuesday, April 8
8th science:
Finish the lab questions and graphs to turn in on Monday.
Algebra:
p. 459: 14-44 even
p. 461: 71-87 ODD
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April 2, 2008
Religion: Service hours essay due Friday
Lit: Chapters 1-8 TKAM due Friday; quiz Friday
8th Science
Read p. 526-531: Answer questions and vocab. that were on the board and the vocabulary in the book Chapter 17 Sect. 2.
Worksheet pages 19-22 due on Monday
Algebra:
p. 459: 15-45 ODD
(examples on website classzone.com, power point presentations Chapter 8 lesson 3 Examples 1, 2, 3, and 4)
Spanish: Study for quiz tomorrow!
Pre-algebra:
Scatter plots worksheet #1-4
Textbook page 423 24-26, 27-30
Language Arts:
Finish the following exercises if you did not complete them in class.
1. Voyages in English p 405 Ex 111
2. Exercises in English p 86
3. Voyages in English p. 406 Ex 112
4. Exercises in English p. 87
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April 1, 2008
Fudd Night tomorrow night!
Tomorrow is a 2:00 dismissal. If you would like to wear your PE clothes, you may, but we'll be dismissed before PE class!
Religion: Poster due tomorrow. Theme: Human from the Start
Lit: Continue reading and working on chapters 1-8 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Pre-algebra:
Pages 422-424
# 8-23, 39-46
Students scoring below 80% on the last quiz may retest on Thursday in Room 9 at recess.
Language Arts:
Voyages in English page 404 Exercise 110 Exercises in English page 85 Did you hand in your business letter and social letter?
8th Science:
Chapter 17: Sect. 1 Vocabulary and reading check questions
Algebra:
p. 453-455: 35-53 ODD; 57; 61; 75; 77; 87-103 ODD
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March 31, 2008
Welcome back! Friday is the end of the third quarter! Be sure to catch up on all your work!
Wed. is a 2:00 dismissal; Fudd Night at the Annandale Fuddruckers!
Religion: If you didn't complete worksheets on chapters 10 and 11, complete them tonight. Pro-Life poster due on Wednesday.
History: Finish reading chapter 7, sec. 4 and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow.
Lit: Read To Kill a Mockingbird -- through p. 74 for Friday. Quiz Friday. We will be working on Reading Guide during class.
Spanish: Study for quiz on Thursday April 3!
Textbook p. 158 act 1 and 2
Algebra:
Study Chapter review to complete Chapter 7 test.
Also study # 12 on p. 445
p. 453: 1-21; 23-33 ODD
Pre-algebra
Welcome back.
Homework is in your textbook on pages 415-417 #10-13, 17-24,28-29, 34-37
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March 19, 2008
Religion: Make Easter card for Fr. Merkle to take to patients in Fairfax Hospital.
Pre-algebra: Quiz tomorrow on sections 8.1-8.4
Homework: Practice workbook pages 109-110
Algebra: Chapter 7 Test tomorrow
Study Chapter Review problems, especially the 2 word problems.
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March 18, 2008
8th Science:
Chapter 16 Worksheets:
p. 21-24 (finish if you didn’t finish in class)
Algebra:
p. 440-442: 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 30, 31
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook pages 107-108
Homework hints: For numbers 4-9, use the x and y-intercept points if you
can.
For # 7, consider using (0,7) and (8,-2) for your points.
For number 22, think of the roof on a coordinate plane. The top of the
roof is point (0,15) and the left edge of the roof is (-9,0)
For number 23b. What happens to the cost as the number of units
increase?
Language Arts:
Vocabulary test tomorrow and framing sentences for Unit 8 are due.
The remainder of class will be used on the letter writing assignment
worth 40 points. You are writing two letters. One is to a friend and the
other is a business letter. Format for the business letter will be given
out tomorrow. BOTH letters are due the Tuesday after break. Use your
class time wisely. The less you talk, the more you write. FIVE POINTS
EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN TO ANY STUDENT WHO FINISHES THE ASSIGNMENT BY
THURSDAY BEFORE BREAK. This is your LAST opportunity for extra credit in
English.
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March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Religion: one-page essay on one of the saints in chapters 11 & 12. Write about the saint and their impact on the world.
Spanish: Practice project presentations!
Be sure to have your latest quiz corrections and parent signatures on Wednesday! They were due today.
Pre-algebra: Practice Workbook pages 105-106.
8th Science:
Chapter 16: Sect 3 Vocabulary and Reading check questions
Algebra:
p. 436-438: 30-39; 45-47 ODD
Due Wednesday: p. 438: Quiz 2 1-14 (to turn in)
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March 16, 2008
Remember St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow -- green socks, ties, etc. Wear your regular school uniform.
Fr. Tewes is offering you the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation tomorrow afternoon.
Also, we will be looking at costumes for A MidSummer Night's Dream. If you have costumes you'd like to wear, or one to share with a cast member, please bring them tomorrow!
Hope you wrote down this assignment:
8th Science:
Chapter 16 Section 1 and 2 Vocabulary and Reading check questions
Algebra:
p. 436-438: 30-39; 45-57 ODD
Due Tuesday: Quiz 2 p. 438: 1-14 (to turn in)
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March 13, 2008
Please deliver to your parents the letters about strep throat, the spring tea, and Spring Picture Day!
Lit: Test on The Prince and the Pauper tomorrow!
Spanish: Projects due on Monday! Remember to provide a topic outline.
Correct quizzes and get parent signature.
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March 12, 2008
If you'd like to submit a drawing for the yearbook inside page, please do turn it in tomorrow!
The homework below is a little more detailed for our absent/ill students. Get well!
Lit: Test on Prince and the Pauper on Friday.
8th Science:
Test covering Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 – study worksheets given in class and vocabulary
Algebra:
P. 429-431: 12-17; 19-29 ODD; 43-48
For computer class:
They are working with Groups on designing an education campaign of their computer ethical topic. They should be in touch with partners about what they need to contribute for the group. Projects are due April 3 and their in class presentation will be either 10 or 17 depending when their group gets assigned.
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook page 104 #18-23, Text page 394-395 28-31, 39-41 and 51 -56
Language Arts:
No homework assigned for tonight.
Test on infinitives and verbals will be Friday
Spanish: Workbook p. 23
Continue to work on Culture Projects! Due Monday 3/17
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March 11, 2008
Think about entering a video in the Papal Visit video contest! Please show the flyer to your parents.
Pre-algebra
Page 394-395 #12-15, 32-38 and 43-50
Language Arts:
Unit 8 Spelling Test Tuesday
Grammar test on Verbals Friday.
Next Wednesday, March 19, Vocabulary Unit 8 Test.
Framing sentences for Unit 8 are due
8th Grade Science:
Chapter 8 Assessment Questions:
Sect. 1 and 2: 1-4
Sect. 3: 1, 3, 4
Algebra:
Rework # 52, 53, 54, 55, and 56 (p. 422-424)
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March 10, 2008
Open house tonight from 4:30-6:30. I will be in the classroom until 6:10, but will have to leave for a family commitment at that time. If you arrive after 6:10, please find your portfolio in Room 7.
We will have a yearbook meeting tomorrow.
History: Finish worksheets handed out last week.
Literature: Test on Prince & Pauper on Friday
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook pages 101-102
Language Arts 8:
Persuasive Essay due Tuesday, March 11.
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March 6, 2008
Have a good weekend! No school tomorrow for the students! Teachers will be at an in-service!
Take some time to work on your Pro-Life poster -- due April 2.
Prince and the Pauper - we will discuss the book and have a test on Friday next week. Please re-read any parts that were confusing to you,and come prepared to discuss theme, characters, and setting.
8th Science:
Finish Questions for “virtual lab”
Algebra:
p. 421-422: 11-39 ODD
Due Monday:
p. 417: Quiz 1: 1-10 to turn in
Pre-algebra:
No homework unless you are making up the Chapter 7 test on Monday. If you are making up the test, you should study.
Language Arts:
Make sure you have finished pages 78 and 79 of Exercises in English.
The final copy of your persuasive essay is due Tuesday. Please follow the directions given. The rubric you will be graded on was distributed with the instructions. Compare your paper with the rubric BEFORE handing it in so you can make sure it is up to standards.
Spelling quiz on Wednesday on Unit 8 words. Finish Vocabulary in English exercises for this unit by Tuesday.
Spanish: Texto p. 148 finish Act 12 # 4-6
Work on culture project!
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March 5, 2008
See you at Fuddruckers!
If you want to enter a t-shirt design for the 2008 Arlington Diocese Shakespeare Festival, please bring it in tomorrow -- it can pertain to theatre, drama, Shakespeare, etc. (Winner gets a $30 cash prize)
Lit: Your Dr. Seussian booklet on Shakespeare for the bulletin board is due tomorrow!
Algebra:
p. 415-417: 31-41 ODD; 43-47; 57-71 ODD
Due Monday:
p. 417: Quiz 1: 1-10 (to turn in)
Pre-algebra:
Study for the Chapter 7 test tomorrow.
Language Arts:
No homework
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March 4, 2008
Baby pictures for thte yearbook are due TOMORROW.
2:00 dismissal on Wednesday for faculty meeting.
NO SCHOOL on Friday - teachers will be attending a diocesan in-service all day.
Book report presentations tomorrow.
Finish your Prince & Pauper worksheet if you didn't finish during rehearsal.
Be learning your lines - next Shakespeare rehearsal is Thursday afternoon.
Religion test on chapter 8 and handout (Liturgical Voacbulary List)
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March 3, 2008
I need one more driver for tomorrow's field trip. Parents, please email me ASAP if you can drive. The office will need a copy of your driver's license and proof of insurance. Thank you!
BABY PICTURES for the yearbook are due Wednesday -- no exceptions!!!
Literature: Prince & Pauper discussion on Wednesday; we will finish book reports then as well
Pre-algebra: For Wednesday
Page 372 1-30
Finish class work pages 365 #8-11, 18-21, 23 Chapter 7 test Thursday
Language Arts Grade 8:
Don't forget your graphic organizer and rough draft are due Wednesday.
8th Science:
Chapter 7: Vocabulary and Reading check questions
Algebra:
Workbook p. 29: 10-23 (Due Wednesday)
p. 414: 9-29 ODD
Spanish: Study for vocab and gustar quiz on Wednesday!
Work on culture project!
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March 2, 2008
Please don't forget your Dr. Seuss book! We'll read your favorite books to you kindergarten buddies first thing Monday morning!
Book report due tomorrow.
Finish reading The Prince and the Pauper. We'll discuss it this week and have a test.
Religion test on ch. 8 and handout on Vessels of the Mass -- on Tuesday.
PERMISSION SLIPS!!!!!
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Feb. 28, 2008
Please send in the revised permission slip -- we couldn't find a bus, so we'll be carpooling. If your parents would be able to drive, please have them send me an email. Thank you!
Good luck at the Science Fair! I will be having a "softball weekend" with my daughter's team, as the Princeton Tigers play at George Mason University. They play at 3pm Friday, 9am Saturday, and 1:00 & 3:00 on Sunday. See you Monday!
Religion test on Tuesday - chapter 8 and the vessels of the Mass - see handout Sr. Cecilia gave us.
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook page 100. Since tomorrow is the Science Fair, this homework is due Monday.
Language Arts 8:
Please note - We do not meet until Wednesday, March 4 due to Science Fair and the Vocations Mass. On that date, the following items are due:
1. Finish your "Transition" exercise started in class for Wednesday.
2. Your graphic organizer AND rough draft of your persuasive essay are due. Use one of the topics given in the directions OR you may write a persuasive essay on which presidential candidate you would support if you could vote.
Lit: Finish Prince and the Pauper for Monday.
Book report due on Monday as well! Bring your books to read during the Science Fair!
Spanish: Workbook p. 21
Quiz on Gustar next Wednesday!
Project topic statements due on Monday, 3/3!
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Feb. 27, 2008
Permission slip for March 4 field trip!
Lit: We will finish reading Prince & Pauper by Monday. You may read during the Science Fair (when you are not being judged:)
Science Fiction/Fantasy book report due Monday. Work on your book report tonight if you have a chance.
Spanish: Current events due tomorrow: Thursday!
Textbook p. 145 act 8. Review the uses of gustar.
Project topics due on Monday, 3/3!
Pre-algebra:
Quiz tomorrow. (Today's lesson will NOT be on the quiz.) Practice Workbook page 99 #1-11
Language Arts:
Exercises in English pages 73,74,75,77
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Feb. 26, 2008
Also: Algebra:
p. 408: 17-22
Get permission slip signed -- field trip
Tuesday March 4 to the Vocations Mass at Holy Spirit Church
Tomorrow we will finish presentations in History class - Great job for those of you who did yours today!
Shakespeare: Practice lines
Make sure you are caught up on Prince & Pauper
Pre-algebra:
Finish problems started in class. Pages 360-361 14-23, 27, 29-34, 41 Quiz Thursday Chapter Test next Tuesday
Language Arts 8:
Unit 7 Vocabulary Test tomorrow
Instructions for your persuasive essay were given out today. Your graphic organizer and draft are due March 4.
Final paper is due March 11.
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Feb. 25, 2008
Read through p. 223 in Prince & the Pauper
Religion: Finish worksheet on chapter 8
History: presentation tomorrow; get test signed
Spanish:
Workbook p. 19-20 act 6-9
Find a current event by Thursday!
Project topic statements due on Monday, March 3!
8th Science:
Worksheet pg. 33 due tomorrow (p. 34 is NOT assigned)
Chapter 5 test tomorrow: Study worksheets, chapter review, vocabulary, and chapter assessment questions assigned.
Algebra:
Due tomorrow:
1) ACT/SAT Chapter 6 practice
2) p. 401-403: 11-33 ODD; 35-39; 47-59 ODD
3) Worksheet from today (p. 7) questions 1-4
Due Wednesday:
1) Test corrections and parent signature for Chapter 6 test
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Feb. 21, 2008
Book report on Science Fiction/ Fantasy due March 3. You may do a diarama, power point presentation, or poster. Be creative.
History: Prepare your presentation for thte class for next week.
Watch the weather!
Dance at O'Connell High School tomorrow night 7-10pm (unless Fairfax County schools are closed). Remember you need to be at school for the Science Fair at 7pm.
Pre-algebra:
Due to the science fair, page 96 of the Practice Workbook is due Monday.
Language Arts:
Due Tuesday -
Exercises in English (diagramming gerunds) pages 161 -162
Finish Persuasive Essay worksheet and Model Essay Questions Due Wednesday - Vocabulary Unit 7 test and framing sentences are due
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Feb. 20, 2008
Remember to bring in diapers or baby wipes for St. Ann's
Lit: Read chapters 25 & 26 for tomorrow
Rel: Get test signed
Spanish: Study new vocabulary
Correct tests and get parent signatures!
Pre-algebra:
Quiz tomorrow on 7.1-7.4
Please review and do page 95 of your workbook for tomorrow and page 96 for Friday
Language Arts:
Finish reading and answering the questions on the persuasive essay model.
Algebra:
Chapter 6 Test tomorrow
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Feb. 19, 2008
Remember that we are collecting baby wipes and diapers this Lent for St. Ann's Orphanage. Thank you for your generosity.
History: Finish the open book test tonight!
Algebra:
p. 387: 1-36
Test on Thursday
Prince and the Pauper: Think about Miles Hendon. Look back at chapter 12 and think about why Twain paired up Miles and Edward. What an unlikely pair!
Pre-algebra:
No homework tonight. Quiz coming up on Thursday.
Language Arts 8:
Test on Gerunds tomorrow and a spelling quiz on Vocabulary Unit 7.
Gerund Diagrams on pages 161 -162 are due Friday.
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Feb. 15, 2008
Enjoy your weekend!
Prince & Pauper: Read through p. 187 (end of ch. 24)
History: Open-book test on chapter 4 Tuesday -- study!
Pre-algebra: Practice Workbook pages 93-94 which we started in class. Do examples 1-17. Practice some using the percent equation, but you may use proportions as well.
Language Arts:
Gerund Test moved to Wednesday. Enjoy your long weekend.
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Feb. 14, 2008
11:30 dismissal tomorrow!
Fabulous assembly today! Be sure to tell your parents about Jim Weiss, the Storyteller!
Algebra:
P. 381 #38-50
p. 381: Quiz 3: 1-9; to turn in tomorrow (Friday)
Spanish:
Make flashcards and study new vocabulary p.161
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Feb. 13,2008
Tomorrow is Carolina's last day! Please make her a card or note of some sort to take with her!
Valentine's Day tomorrow -- your buddy would love a Valentine from you! Also,if you bring in valentines for anyone else, please bring in one for the entire class.
Spanish: Complete writing portion of the test! Due Thursday 2/14.
History: Worksheet (Vocab); continue to review chapter 4. We will have a take-home test tomorrow night.
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook page 89 #1-13, page 92 #20-34
Language Arts:
For Friday, Gerund Sentences - page 34 of handout
Tuesday, February 19 - Gerund Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 7 workbook exercises due next Wednesday, February 20th : Quiz on Spelling
Algebra:
For Thursday: p. 378-81 #11-21 ODD, 31-33
For Friday: p. 381: #38-50; Quiz 3: #1-9 to turn in
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Feb. 12, 2008
Religion test tomorrow! STudy the worksheet we did in class, and the chart on the board. If you were absent, we'll give you a copy tomorrow!
History test on Thursday.
8th Science:
5 questions about how roller skating can be applied to the physics concepts learned so far.
(example: what type of friction is occurring during roller skating?)
Be sure you state your question and write your answer.
These 5 questions will be your ticket to go skating on Thursday--no ticket, no skating
Algebra:
p. 371-374: 11; 12; 17-24; 25-27; 29; 30; 34; 36; 37; 45-59 ODD
Pre-algebra:
Page 342-343
# 17-24, 29-35,40-44, 51-54
Language Arts:
No homework tonight.
Quiz on Gerunds Friday
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Feb. 11, 2008
Make a valentine for your Buddy!
Lit: read chapters 19 & 20 in P&P if you have time.
History: Read ch. 4 sec. 3 on Reconstruction. Be prepared for a quiz on the section. Test on ch. 4 on Thursday.
Religion: Test on ch. 7 on Wednesday
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 6 Tests were returned today. Please return them with corrections and a parent's signature by Wednesday.
Practice Workbook pages 89 and 90 problems 14 and 16 only. Catch up on your other work.
8th Science:
No homework
Science Fair Project presentations in class
Algebra:
From Last Week:
Worksheets:
p. 25: ODD
p. 29: 7 & 8
p. 54: 16-19
p. 55: ODD
For tomorrow (continuing from Friday)
p. 363-366: 32-52; 57-65; 70; 71; 75-91 ODD
Quiz 2: 2-22 Even (Turn in tomorrow)
Spanish: Study for chapter test on Wednesday!
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Feb. 7, 2008
Spelling Bee tomorrow morning at 8:30.
Spanish: Study for test on Feb. 13
Lit: Questions 1-5 on P&P handout
Pre-algebra:
See Wednesday's homework due Friday
Language Arts 8:
Finish review unit in your Vocabulary Workshop pages 81-83 Exercises in English pages 66,67,68 Spelling quiz Those doing the spelling bee in the morning are exempt from the spelling quiz.
8th Science:
Finish worksheets p. 35-37
Chapter assessment questions: 1-15 and Test Practice 1 and 2
Science Fair Projects backboards and lab notebooks due Monday
Algebra:
Worksheets (Due Monday)
p. 29: 7 & 8
p. 25 ODD
p.Read and study p. 57 & 58
p. 54: 16-19
p. 55 ODD
p. 363 15-21 ODD; 23-31 ODD check your answers as you work the problems
Final test corrections due tomorrow.
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Feb. 6, 2008
History: Read chapter 4 sec. 2 tonight.
Spanish: Libro de texto: p. 131 act 3 y 4
Start preparing for chapter test: Wednesday, Feb 13!
Algebra:
p. 351 45, 49-69 ODD
p.352 Quiz 1: 1-15; to turn in
p. 356: 19-39 ODD; 41-45 ODD, 47-59 ODD
Pre-Algebra
Chapter 6 Test tomorrow
All extra credit for this unit is due tomorrow and revised scale drawings Homework for Friday: pages 331-333, EX 12-19, 26-36, 43-46, 52-57, 59-56, 68-70
Language Arts:
For tomorrow Vocabulary Workshop pages 76-80 For Friday:
Spelling Quiz
Benjamin Franklin final copy due. Turn in with previous worksheets.
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Feb. 5, 2008
Congratulations on the successful bake sale! You raised over $300 for the Church in Egypt!
Lit: Ch. 17-18 in Prince & the Pauper
History: Worksheet; 15 minutes of primary coverage
8th Science:
Completed science fair projects and lab notebooks are due on Monday 2/11
Algebra:
p. 349-351: 13-35 ODD; 36-38
Pre-algebra:
Test on Chapter 6 Thursday. Please remember to turn in any extra credit for this unit as well as revised scale projects by then.
Language Arts:
Quiz tomorrow on participles.
Vocabulary Workshop page 72-75
Bring in your draft Benjamin Franklin quote writing assignment to continue working on.
Spelling quiz Friday on 20 commonly misspelled words. (If you are doing the spelling bee, you are exempt. Look over the spelling bee words found at the St. Ambrose Catholic School website.)
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Feb. 4, 2008
Bake sale tomorrow! Please bake or bring a raffle item.
Your parents may join us for lunch/recess tomorrow.
Mardi Gras party in the afternoon. Last chance to party before Lent!
History: Read chapter 4 sec. 1 -- quiz tomorrow. Tomorrow you will need to watch 15 minutes of the primary election results. If you have not brought in a current event this quarter, you need to bring one in about Super Tuesday!!!
Lit: Finish the questions in READ magazine on the story "Desert Gold". You should already have finished pp. 3 and 5.
Spanish:
Libro de texto p. 130 act 1 y 2
Religion: Activity book pp. 26 and 27.
8th Science:
Chapter 5, Section 3
Read: Vocabulary, reading check questions, assessment questions 1-5 (due tomorrow)
Worksheets: p. 21-24 Due tomorrow (finish if you didn't get them done last week during class time)
Worksheets p. 35-37 Handed out (class time given to start/complete)
Algebra:
p. 343-345: 16-34 even, 36-41; 43; 45
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Jan. 31, 2008
See you tonight at the REligion Fair! Your projects are fabulous! The other teachers were so impressed with how well you presented your projects! Be there at 7:00 in the Parish Activities Building. Sunday dress!
Finish worksheet on indirect object pronouns.
Correct quizzes and get parent signatures on them. Due Monday!
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Jan. 30, 2008
Please remember that the Gala decorating committee needs help tomorrow after school.
No homework -- Student Appreciation Day!
Religion Fair tomorrow night. Please arrive at the Parish Activities Building at 7pm. Bring your cookies or snacks with you, ready to go on the serving table! I will provide punch to drink. Students will not need to give an oral presentation tomorrow night. You will stand at your project, just like a Science Fair.I am so pleased with your backboards! It is quite obvious that you learned a lot about our faith!
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Jan. 29, 2008
The Gala committee has requested 4-6 students to help after school on Thursday. If you are able to help out, please confirm that with me tomorrow. Service!
Dress-down day tomorrow -- volleyball and cageball in the afternoon!
Lit: complete pp. 3 and 5 of handout from Read Magazine -- Conflict and Comprehension and Critical-Thinking Skillsmaster
Science:
Practice problem: p. 130
Algebra:
p.337-339:
23-53 ODD; 55-63; 68abc; 71-87 ODD
Pre-algebra:
Practice Workbook pp. 83-84
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Jan. 28, 2008
Thank you for all your kindnesses today on Teacher Appreciation Day! I certainly enjoy teaching at St. Ambrose, and feel as though I am blessed to be at the best school ever!
Valentines for Soldiers - due tomorrow
Finish your vision of heaven for tomorrow.
Lit: If you didn't finish reading The Virginian play, please do so.
Religion: Backboard and presentation due tomorrow.
8th Science:
Turn in hypothesis and graphs from science fair project.
Complete mini lab activity and turn in tomorrow.
Algebra:
No homework due to test today
Pre-algebra:
Pages 309-311
Examples 7-12, 14-20, 23-32
Language Arts Reminder:
Oral presentation on your religion project is due tomorrow.
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Jan. 25, 2008
Report cards sent home.
Religion: Your papers were very well done! Backboard for Religion Fair is due Tuesday. The Fair is Thursday evening 7:00 in the Parish Activities Building. We will set up during the day.
Lit: Read chapters 15&16 in P&P
8th Science:
Science Fair projects:
Turn in a copy of your hypothesis and experiment results (graphs, etc). Put raw data, notes, and copies of your hypothesis, procedure, introduction, list of supplies, etc. in your lab notebook.
Algebra:
Chapter 5 test Monday
Review Chapter review assignment. Also know how a horizontal or a vertical line that pass through a certain point are expressed in standard form.
Pre-algebra: Practice Workbook pages 81-82. 2-24 even, and 25-28 Remember your scale drawing (15 points) is due Monday as well.
Extra Credit on proportions is due a week from Monday, February 4th
Language Arts:
Tuesday, January 29th - Oral Presentation on your religion project.
Wednesday - Spelling Bee (check the word list on the St. Ambrose website)
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Jan. 24, 2008
Rel: Work on backboard. Due Tuesday.
Lit: Read through chapter 14 in P&P
Algebra:
Classzone.com
High school math, Algebra I 2007, Animated Math, Chapter 5--copy five problems you worked to turn in tomorrow.
Work more on your own to review for the test on Monday.
Pre-algebra:
Pages 302-203
16-27, 32-25, 36-38,47-51
Language Arts: Lighthouse Poem and one minute talk on yourself is due
tomorrow, Friday January 25.
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Jan. 23, 2008
Religion: Gather pictures for backboard. Due next Tuesday!
LIT: Read over script for Shakespeare class tomorrow.
Pre-algebra: Quiz tomorrow. Scale drawings due Monday. Homework page 299
Language Arts 6:
Exercises in English page 65 Dangling participles and pages 159-160 Diagramming participles For Friday - one minute oral report For Tuesday - Oral report on your religion project.
History: Current event: by Friday, Feb. 1, bring in a front page story about the election. Bring the entire front page, and be prepared to discuss the article.
Spanish:
Study for quiz on indirect object pronouns.
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Jan. 22, 2008
Gala on Feb. 2 -- please mark your calendars! I look forward to the evening. We will make our blanket for auction this week. If you haven't bought your tickets, please send in your check soon! Students, if you are willing to babysit for a school family that evening, and would like to earn service hours, please contact Mrs. Fox and let her know!
Please pray for the March for Life!
Welcome to Hannah as she joins our class!
Absolute last chance to turn in current events or service hours essays -- 8:30am Wednesday.
Religion: Your research papers were very well done! I have enjoyed reading them all. Remember your backboard is due next week. We will set up for the Fair in the Activities Building during the day on the 31st. I would, however, like you to have a practice round on Tuesday, so please adjust your schedules accordingly. You will have a chance to make your presentation to the class on Tuesday, Jan. 29. We will store your backboards in the classroom until Thursday.
Write this on your Project sheet: Backboads due Jan. 29
Pre-algebra
Mid-chapter quiz on Thursday.
Homework pages 295-297 Examples 8-16, 18-25 If you miss a day of school or need help with a lesson, you can log on to www.classzone.com and under "Help With the Math," use the @HomeTutor to go over the lesson.
Language Arts:
Exercises in English pages 63 and 64
Spelling Words for next week's Spelling Bee are online at the St. Ambrose School website.
8th Science
Chapter 5: read and outline Sections 1 & 2
Algebra:
p. 319-320: 11-24
Shakespeare: You will receive your script tomorrow or Thursday. We will have a read-through with Mrs. d'Alelio on Thursday. With regard to costumes, if you have someone who would like to make you a costume, please let us know. ALL costumes must be cleared through Mrs. d'Alelio and me.
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Jan. 18, 2008
Enjoy your weekend! See you Tuesday -- 11:30 dismissal!
Religion: Please be working on your backboard for your project. You should have a free-standing backboard (like for Science fair). You may use any color you'd like. Be creative!
Spanish:Read p. 124 en el texto.
Complete actividades 16 y 17
Study for quiz: Thursday January 24! Indirect object pronouns
Crochet USA: Please bring in your afghan squares for the afghan we are making for the Gala. Mrs. Carome has extended the deadline -- she wants to have as many squares done by you students as possible. If you can't find time to finish your square, please bring the yarn back to school and we'll find someone to finish it for you!
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Jan. 17, 2008
Religion: WB pp. 65-66
Lit: Read chapters 12 and 13
Vocab test tomorrow
8th Science:
Remember your Science Fair project deadlines
Algebra:
p. 304-305: 64-66, 75, 80 (extra credit: work one- 68 or 70)
p. 311-312: 19-61 ODD
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Jan. 16, 2008
Service hours: Fill out your chart and write a paragraph about what you have done, and how you felt about it. Due Friday at the latest!
History: Current events are due on Friday -- 2; 1 of which needs to mention a Cabinet member, or someone running for office!
Lit: Finish Comprehension Questions. You may use your book, but not give each other help!
Religion: Test tomorrow on chapters 5 and 6. Friday is last day for current event.
Spanish: Read p. 124 en el texto.
Complete actividades 16 y 17
Pre-algebra:
Signed tests with test corrections are due Friday Homework page 291-292 Examples 7-10, 16-19, 24-27
Language Arts:
For Friday
Unit 6 Vocabulary Test
Verb Assessment
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Jan. 15, 2008
Religion test on THursday -- prepare for it by doing workbook pp. 17-19, 21 and 23. You MUST complete three of these -- the others are optional.
Final paper due tomorrow!
Lit: Read chapter 10 in P&P.
8th Science:
1) Lab activity-including questions due tomorrow
2) Diagram of a pendulum and label with regards to kinetic energy, friction, potential energy
3) Chapter review worksheet
Remember your due dates for your science fair projects
Algebra:
p. 291 Quiz 1 1-13 (if you didn’t turn it in today)
Read 5.4
p. 296-298: 10-24; 36-49 ODD
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
Dramatis Personae
Theseus - Mitchell
Lysander - James
Demetrius - Franklin
Nick Bottom - Johnny
Oberon - Zack
Hippolyta - Liz
Lady Egeus - Emma
Hermia - Hannah
Helena - Brigid
Philostrate/Attendant - Annie
Peter Quince (Director) - Christina
Snug (lion) - Gina
Francis Flute (Thisby) - Madeline
Tom Snout (Moonshine) - Natalie
Robin Starveling (Wall)- Jessica
Titania - Camila
Puck - Morgan
Peaseblossom, Cobway, Moth, Mustardseed: Michelle, Samantha, Rachel, Cara
Fairies and/or Attendants: Ava, Francesca, Monica, Monique, Caitlyn
Congratulations! We will begin practice in a few days!
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Jan. 14, 2008
Call-backs tomorrow!
History: Read chapter 4 sec. 1
Lit: Read chapter 10 in P&P
Spanish: Workbook p. 15
Correct quizzes and get parent signatures!
8th Science:
Test Chapter 4: Thursday Jan. 17
Algebra:
p. 289-291: 45-55; 58-60; 66-76 even
Quiz 1 p. 291: 1-13 (To turn in tomorrow -1/15)
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 5 test were returned today. Signed test with test corrections written out are due no later than Friday, then end of the marking period.
Homework: Practice Workbook page 71-72 1-23 odd, 24, 25: page 73-74 1-21 odd, 22-26
Language Arts:
Reminder.. Spelling quiz on Unit 6 is tomorrow Religion research paper is due Wednesday. Please bring in two copies.
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Jan. 11, 2008
Religion test on Tuesday!
Keep working on your Religion project!
Enjoy your weekend!
Shakespeare Festival Call-backs...
Mrs. d'Alelio, Mrs. Villanasco, and I request the following people to read for these specific parts. Thank you for your cooperation today. You are a very talented class!
Fairies: Ava, Caitlyn, Cara, Francesca, Monica, Monique, Natalie, Rachel, Samantha
Rude Mechanicals:
Brigid, Cara, Christina, Gina, Jessica, Liz, Madeline, Michelle, Natalie
Hermia:
Camila, Christina, Emma, Hannah, Jessica, Morgan, Samantha
Helena:
Annie, Christina, Gina, Liz, Michelle, Brigid, Camila
Hippolyta:
Annie, Brigid, Camila, Francesca, Hannah, Liz, Michelle, Samantha, Rachel
Titania:
Gina, Jessica, Madeline, Rachel, Camila, Hannah
Egeus:
Emma, Annie
Puck* (see below): Brigid, Hannah, Michelle, Morgan
Demetrius and Lysander:
Johnny, James, Zack, Franklin
Theseus:
Zack, Mitchell
Oberon:
Franklin, James, Zack
Bottom:
Johnny, Franklin, Madeline, Zack
*For those called back for Puck –
Please prepare this speech. DO NOT MEMORIZE IT! Rather, become comfortable enough with it that you understand it and can read it smoothly. Puck speaks almost exclusively in rhyme, but be careful not to make it a sing-song rhythm. Be aware of punctuation and let that guide you.
PUCK
If we shadows have offended,
Think but this, and all is mended,
That you have but slumber'd here
While these visions did appear.
Gentles, do not reprehend:
if you pardon, we will mend:
Else the Puck a liar call;
So, good night unto you all.
Give me your hands, if we be friends,
And Robin shall restore amends.
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Jan. 10, 2008
Geography Bee tomorrow at 10:15.
Auditions tomorrow afternoon.
Religion: Memorize the Act of Hope for tomorrow.
Test on chapters 5 & 6 on Tuesday.
Pre-algebra:
The last extra credit for the second quarter is due Monday, January 14. It is worth 5 points fully completed.
Homework for Monday
P 278-279
Exercise 13-16, 21-35, 37-50
Language Arts:
Exercises in English pages 54 and 56.
Your final, polished draft is due on Wednesday, January 16. Please bring in two copies.
Spelling quiz on Tuesday on the Unit 6 vocabulary.
Framing sentences and vocabulary test will be on Friday, January 18. assessment on verbs will be on Friday as well.
Spanish: wb p. 14, use p. 121 in text.
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Jan. 9, 2008
Preliminary round of auditions for A Mid-Summer Night's Dream!
Religion: Finish paper for tomorrow! Memorize Act of Hope for Friday
Pre-algebra:
page 272- 273
# 10-13, 18, 22-25, 30-32,36,40,42
Language Arts:
Rough draft of your religion paper is due tomorrow. (January 10)
8th Science:
Worksheet pages: 27 & 28; 31 & 32
Chapter 4 test: Wednesday: 1/16/08
Algebra:
p. 276-278: #13-25 ODD; 26-33; 41-57 ODD
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Jan. 8, 2008
Congratulations to our Geography Bee winners! The final round will be Friday morning right after Mass.
Religion: memorize the Act of Hope
Lit: Read chapters 5 & 6 in P&P
8th Science:
Worksheet pages 21 and 22
Algebra:
If you didn't do the homework from 1/07/08--please do so and turn in tomorrow.
English homework -- I didn't get a note from Mrs. K, but the board says Ex. in Engl. p.50; Sharpening your Sills pp. 348-49
Spanish quiz tomorrow!
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Jan. 7, 2008
Lit: Read chapters 3 and 4 in P&P
Religion: test Friday on chapters 5&6, Act of Hope
8th Science:
Chapter 4.2 Reading check questions and vocabulary. Worksheet pages: 19 & 20
Algebra: Homework
Go to Classzone.com
Choose Math, High School, Va
Select Algebra 1 2007 (there is a kayak on the cover--it does NOT look like the book you have)
Go to
Animated Math
Chapter 4-6
Choose:
1) Chapter 4 Using Intercepts to graph an equation--work 3 problems writing down the problems and the answers--make sure you check your answers.
2) Pick two other sections to look at. Write down the 2 sections that you looked at.
This is your homework assignment that will need to be turned in tomorrow for homework credit.
Study for your test
Spanish: Study for quiz on Wednesday!
Pre-algebra:
Study for your Chapter 5 test which is tomorrow, Tuesday January 8th.
For Wednesday, finish word problems on page 264 #2-9. Remember to try two different ways to solve each problem.
Language Arts:
Rough draft of your religion paper is due Thursday
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Jan. 4, 2008
Welcome to Carolina, our visiting student! Thank you all for being so welcoming!
Lit: Read chapter 2 of The Prince and the Pauper.
Religion: Be working on your project for the Religion Fair.
Pre-algebra:
Review for Tuesday's Chapter 5 Test by doing the practice test on page 262. Do problems 1-33 odd.
Language Arts:
Rough draft of your religion research paper is due Thursday, January 10.
First and foremost, work on writing a well organized paper with solid paragraphs. You all have interesting topics so concentrate on writing an informative and engaging paper. Bring in any questions about annotating sources next week. Remember the final draft is due January 16th.
Tryouts for Shakespeare will begin next week. We will hand out the script for auditions on Tuesday; preliminary auditions on Thursday and Friday. Call-backs on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Geography Bee preliminary round for our class is on Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Have a good weekend!
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Jan. 3, 2008
Happy New Year!
Please check your uniforms. Uniform check tomorrow!
Religion: Make a card for the bulletin board: The true meaning of Christmas
Lit: Get Animal Farm test signed. Read preface and chapter 1 ONLY of Prince and the Pauper
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 5 Test will be on Tuesday, January 8 For tonight, finish review problems on pages 258-261
Language Arts 8:
For tomorrow: page 346 "Voyages in English" exercise 71
Reminder: Your religion paper rough draft is due January 10th Vocabulary Unit 6 - workbook exercises due Tuesday
8th Science:
Read Chapter 4 Section 2 and outline/take notes
Practice problem p. 104
Algebra:
p. 260 -262: 49; 50-53; 56-58; 63-77 ODD
Review: Due Monday: p. 264-266: 1-32
Chapter 4 Test: Tuesday, January 8th
Spanish: Tarea: Study for quiz 9/1; Cuaderno p. 13
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Dec. 21, 2007
Merry Christmas to all! I hope you all enjoy your holiday, and have a very blessed Christmas. Make the most of your time with your family!
Extra credit for History: visit a monument, museum or historical site, and write about what you learned.
Remember to think about your Religion project. You will have time to do your work when you return.
God bless you all,
Mrs. Dalmut
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Dec. 18, 2007
Yearbook: Please bring in your drawing of the beehive. I will find you time to work on the photos for the cover!
Good work on Benjamin's Blanket!
Pre-algebra:
Take Home Quiz went home today. It is due at the start of class tomorrow (Wednesday, December 19.) Please show all your work on a separate sheet of notebook paper and staple it to your quiz.
Language Arts 8:
Verb "quiz" tomorrow. You should know the following:
1. past tense and past participle
2. regular versus irregular verbs
3. transitive versus intransitive verbs (active and passive voice) 4. linking verbs and their subject complement (noun, pronoun or adjective) 5. verb tenses
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Dec. 17, 2007
Gala invitations came home today. Please deliver to your parents. I am looking forward to the event, and hope that they can all attend.
Please finish your bookmark tonight.
Bring your props and learn your part for the play tomorrow.
8th Science:
Due tomorrow: Test Corrections (if you didn't complete them during class time) and Parent Signatures
Algebra:
Due tomorrow: p. 253: 11-27 ODD
Due Wednesday:
p. 247: QUiz 2, 2-18 even (to turn in for a grade)
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Dec. 13, 2007
Last day for Mikie's Angels! Thank you for your generosity!
Broom Closet will be accepting donations through Dec. 19.
Spanish: Workbook p. 12
Finish reading and translating dialogue p. 112-113 in the textbook
Pre-algebra: Page 249-250
Problems 10-14, 21-26
Language Arts:
"Exercises in English" page 48
Remember to bring in your outline and note cards tomorrow.
Spelling Test Tuesday on twenty commonly misspelled words.
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Dec. 12, 2007
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Remember -- Friday is the last day for Mikie's Angels!
Broom Closet ends Dec. 19
Finish reading Animal Farm
Pre-algebra:
Page 245-246 exercise 20-28, 36, 46-49
Spanish:
Workbook p.11
Study vocabulary words
Language Arts:
Finish up class work -
Exercises in English page 46-47 and the worksheet on active and passive verbs.
Don't forget your religion research paper outline is due Friday as well as your notecards. (75 points!)
8th Science:
Bring science fair project materials to class tomorrow
Algebra:
p. 224: 1-15 odd
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Dec. 11, 2007
Please remember to bring in donations for Mikie's Angels and the Broom Closet!
Yearbook: bring ideas for cover
Lit: Finish reading Animal Farm by Thursday
Pre-algebra:
Do not forgot to bring in your test corrections. They were due last Friday.
Homework page 245-246
# 16-19, 29-35, 38-45
Language Arts 8:
No homework...For those who were absent today, you should complete page 44 in Exercises in English and do "Sharpening Your Skills" on page 334.
Remember your notecards and outline for your research paper are due on Friday.
8th Science:
Keep finalizing your science fair introduction
Algebra:
p. 233 Mixed review:
73-95 ODD
Spanish:
Correct tests and get parent signatures.
Make flashcards for new vocabulary p. 133 Study!
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Dec. 10, 2007
You will have an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation tomorrow.
Lit: Finish Activity 10; Read chapter 8 in Animal Farm tonight.
Pre-algebra:
For tomorrow page 240 #11-22, 26-28, 31-35
Easy Extra Credit due Friday:
Practice Workbook p. 59 #11-24 and page 62 #25-28 (You must do the selected problems on both pages in the workbook.)
Go to www.classzone.com find your text, and do the multiple choice test for Chapter 4. Print it out and hand it in.
Spanish:
Due Wednesday 12/12
Correct tests and get parent signatures.
Make flashcards for new vocabulary p. 133 Study!
8th Science:
Bring materials to work on your science fair project
You should be at least starting (some of you will be finishing) to set up the steps you will following for your experiment and completing your materials list.
Algebra:
Finish any problems from all of the assignments from last week. Go over any problems you missed so far that have been graded.
Quiz on Wednesday.
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Dec. 7, 2007
Lit: You should have read 7 chapters in Animal Farm. Please make sure you are caught up!
Pre-algebra: No homework.
Language Arts: No Homework. Remember note cards and outline are due Friday.
Algebra:
Sect. 4.3-p. 222-224: 44-58 even, 60-63; 69a-c; 71-87 odd;
Sect. 4.4-p. 230-231: 16-20; 21-35 odd; 36; 39-47 odd
8th Science:
Chapter 3 Test on Monday
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Dec. 6, 2007
Busy day today! Hope you all get a chance to rest!
Reminders: Pizza day tomorrow -- thank you, Fr. Irace!
If you want to make a card for Mrs. Rosapep, please do it tonight!
Book report due tomorrow -- come prepared to paste your index cards on a bulletin board display. All index cards must be written and decorated -- ready to go!
Algebra:
Note: this homework is for 7th grade on Thursday, 8th grade will be assigned this on Friday. The assignment is due on Monday for both 7th and 8th. There is no algebra assignment for the 8th grade from today.
Sect. 4.3-p. 222-224: 44-58 even, 60-63; 69a-c; 71-87 odd;
Sect. 4.4-p. 230-231: 16-20; 21-35 odd; 36; 39-47 odd
8th Science:
Chapter 3 Test on Monday
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Dec. 5, 2007
High School Placement test tomorrow -- please be on time!
Book report due Friday.
Spanish: Writing portioin of the test. Due tomorrow, Thursday, 12/6!
Five points will be deducted for each day this assignment is late!
Pre-algebra:
Quiz on Thursday for 7th graders. 8th graders will take their quiz on Friday.
Homework is page 807 1-23 odd.
For review visit www.classzone.com, find your text and view the Power Point for section 5.3 (Chapter 5, section 3) This will help you work with adding fraction with unlike denominators and variables. There are practice problems as well.
8th Science:
Chapter 3 test on Monday
Review your worksheets, and check out the website: science.glencoe.com for quizzes and math practice.
Algebra:
From 12/4/07:
p.206-207:11-25 ODD; 27-32
p. 214-215: 12-20; 21; 33; 30-55; 60-62
For 12/5/07:
p. 207: 35-37
p. 215: 63-65; 67-70
p. 221-222: 14-40 even; 41-43
Assignments for 12/4 and 12/5 are due on Monday. If you are not in class on Thursday, you will get your assignment on Friday. If you are not in class on Friday, there will NOT be a new assignment. All the assignments from Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are due on Monday.
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Dec. 4, 2007
Feast of St. Barbara
Human Sexuality class (final class) tomorrow at 8:30. Remember 2pm dismissal for Faculty Meeting
In case of inclement weather, St. Ambrose follows the decision of Fairfax County Schools. Please check the handbook on p. 30 for further information.
LIT: finish chapter 6 of Animal Farm
8th Science:
Write the answers to the problems highlighted in class today and the page in the text book where you found the answer on a separate sheet of paper to turn in tomorrow. Class time was given to complete this assignment.
Algebra:
Parent signatures on Chapter 3 test
p. 206_207: 11-25 odd, 27-32
p. 214-215: 12-20; 21; 23; 30-55; 60-62
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 4 Tests were returned today for parent's signature and test corrections. Remember all students are to do test corrections. (Full sentences please.) Due to the 7th field trip and high school placement test for 8th graders there are two different due dates for test corrections. Test corrections for 7th graders are due Thursday. Test corrections for 8th graders are due Friday.
Tonight's homework can be found on pages 234-235 Examples 26-44, 48-50, 63
Language Arts:
We do not have class until Friday when you will have your Unit 5 Vocabulary Test. Study your words. A week from Friday your outline and note cards are due for your research project. Refer to the handout distributed on November 12th for details on what is expected.
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Dec. 3,2007
Our shoppers will be leaving at 8am to buy toys for the children in the hospital.
Flyers went home today about Mikie's Angels and the Broom Closet. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Lit: Activity 6- news articles about the battle.
Rel: If you didn't complete the worksheet about the Creed and Marks of the Church, please do so tonight.
History: Get paper signed. Review How A Bill Becomes a Law
Spanish: Study for chapter test: Wednesday 12/5
Unidad 4 Etapa 1
8th Science:
Start studying for Chapter 3 test
Chapter 3 test on Monday 12/10
Algebra:
No homework
Pre-algebra:
pp. 228-229 #14-28, 31-37,41-45,49-52,54-65
Language Arts:
Don't forget your handwritten, five-paragraph essay is due Tuesday.
Unit 5 Vocabulary Test is Friday.
December 14th your outlines and note cards for your research paper are due.
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Nov. 30
Monday is your chance to shop at the 3 Kings Shop. You must have money to shop.
If you are interested in going to shop for the children in the hospital on Tuesday morning, 8AM, please have your parents email me ASAP. Note that you will be having auditions for the Christmas pageant at that same time, so if you want a speaking part or a solo in the Christmas pageant, make that your priority. ALL students will be able to help unload the packages at the police station, so you will have a chance to participate in the project!
Lit: Read and take notes on chapter 4, Animal Farm. Book report due Friday, Dec. 7.
8th Science:
“almost final” introduction for Science Fair Project due Monday
Algebra:
No homework
Religion research paper: Notecards, outline and thesis statement due on Dec. 14. Don't forget!
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Nov. 29, 2007
Lit: Read and take notes on chapter 3, Animal Farm. Complete worksheet Activity 3
History: w/s on Executive and Judicial Branches
Spanish:
Correct quizzes and get parent signatures!
Study for Chapter test: miércoles, el 5 de diciembre
Current events due Monday!
Pre-algebra: p 222-223
#36-45 ("a" and "b" only on 45)
46-48
49-52
57-58
Language Arts:
Unit 5 Vocabulary sentences are due.
Spelling quiz
Exercises in English pp 42-43 if you did not have time to finish them in class.
8th Science:
“Almost final” draft--science fair introduction due Monday
Algebra:
Read p. 273-275
pp.276-275: 13-19 ODD; 20-25; 26-33 (Do the best you can—we will have review in class tomorrow
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Nov. 28, 2007
History test tomorrow on Cabinet members and US Supreme Court Justices. (see link below)
Religion: Finish worksheet on chapter 4
Lit: Finish taking notes on chapters 1 & 2 of Animal Farm
Science: "Almost final" Introduction-- draft for Science Fair Project due Monday
Pre-algebra:
No Homework! Enjoy a night off.
Language Arts:
Finish class work
Exercises in English page 41
Worksheet on principle parts of regular and irregular verbs.
Please check this website for the Cabinet members:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/cabinet.html
For the test on Thursday, you need to know all the Cabinet members and a majority of the US Supreme Court Justices (including the Chief Justice)
Chief Justice John Roberts
Stevens, John Paul
Scalia, Antonin
Kennedy, Anthony M.
Souter, David H.
Thomas, Clarence
Ginsburg, Ruth Bader
Breyer, Stephen G.
Alito, Samuel A., Jr.
Nov. 27
Dress down day for Courtney's Campaign -- $1 donation.
Be sure to wear something you can wear for PE!
History: Finish side 2 of worksheet. Test on Thursday on members of Cabinet and Supreme Court, and Article I of the Constitution.
Lit: FOR THURSDAY: read chapters 1 and 2 and take notes -- Animal Farm. Do NOT read ahead!
Pre-algebra:
Study for test.
Language Arts:
FInish diagramming the 10 sentences with direct objects for tomorrow.
For Friday: Vocabulary sentences and spelling quiz on Unit 5
Science Fair Project: Introduction (Draft) due on Thursday, Nov. 29th.
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Nov. 26, 2007
Please return signed report cards; $25 activity fee
Dress-down day on Wed. -- $1. See Updates email from last week!
Pre-algebra
Chapter 4 Test is rescheduled for Wednesday.
Tonight's homework is page 806 # 1-51 (odd problems only) Check your answers in the back of the book as you go along.
8th Science:
Worksheet p. 20 # 7: Find supporting information for the correct answer in your textbook. Bring the right answer and the supporting information and the location in your textbook to class tomorrow. Make sure your Chapter 3 worksheet packets are completed.
Bring in materials for your Science Fair Project.
Science Fair Project: Introduction (Draft) due on Thursday, Nov. 29th.
Algebra:
Chapter 3 Review Worksheet:
p. 125-126
Chapter 3 Test: Wednesday, November 28th
Rel: work on lyrics
Lit: Classics book report due Dec. 7. Keep reading!
History: Finish front of worksheet on Art. I of Constitution. Test on members of Cabinet and Supreme Court on Thursday.
Spanish: Study for quiz on Commands and direct object pronouns, Wed. 11/28.
Current events due by Dec. 3!
Chapter Test: Wednesday Dec. 5
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Nov. 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please remember to bring in your signed report card, $25 activity fee, and application for high school placement test.
Classic book report -- use your extra homework time tonight to read! Due Dec. 7
Language Arts 8:
Happy Thanksgiving.
Pre-algebra:
Happy Thanksgiving. While you do not have homework over the break, remember that the test on Chapter 4 will be on Tuesday, November 27 when you return. If you have a hard time remembering least common multiple, greatest common factor, monomials and so forth, you may benefit by reviewing sometime during the break. Answer keys to the Practice Workbook for Chapter 4 were handed out in class. Use the workbook for extra practice as needed. Try a few (three or four) problems from the sections that challenged you or sections you need to refresh your memory on.
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Nov. 20, 2007
IT'S ACADEMIC:
If you are interested in participating in It's Academic, please bring in a 3x5 index card with:
your name phone #
weekday afternoons you would prefer to practice
Did you participate last year?
Bake sale was a fabulous success -- we made another $34 today, giving the Vietnam Smiles $345 from our efforts. When you sit down to your Thanksgiving meal, say a prayer for those who will receive our Christmas Smiles dinners. We are all so very blessed.
There is a stomach virus going around, so please try to stay well!
8th Science:
Lab Activity from Monday due tomorrow (Wednesday)
Bring materials to work on Science Fair Project in class tomorrow
Algebra: (Finish if didn't complete in class time)
Both Assignments due Monday
p.194-195: 1-16
p.196-197: 1-57
Classic book report -- use your extra homework time tonight to read! Due Dec. 7
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Nov. 19, 2007
Thanks for your support of the bake sale. We made over $300 for Vietnam Smiles! We will sell the extra food tomorrow at lunch. Bring money if you want some sweets.
History: Get test signed. If you correct your paper, and note the page in the text you found the correct answer, you can receive partial credit for the corrections.
Religion: Finish quiz (started in class) on chapter 3
This is a graded assignment.
Literature: Finish worksheets on fairy tales. (Most students finished in class.)
Pre-algebra
Quiz tomorrow on sections 4.5- 4.7
Homework: Practice Workbook - pages 55-56
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Nov. 16, 2007
Bake sale on Sunday! Bring your baked goods early on Sunday -- before 9:00. If you can't bring them until a little later, that's fine -- the more the merrier! Please email me if you would like to work, or just stop by and pitch in. We can use a few more workers from 9-10, 12-l, 1-2:00. After we pay our expenses for the pizza and water, all the proceeds will go to the Vietnam Smiles project. Let's support this worthy cause!
Religion: Please bring a short description of your project and a list of the resources you have found. Due Monday!
Algebra:
p. 183: 12-28 even; 29; 33-35; 39; 44-46; 49-59 odd
Pre-algebra:
Page 207 16-27, 33-41, 44-47
Quiz on Tuesday. Chapter Test after Thanksgiving Break.
Language Arts:
No homework.
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Nov. 15, 2007
Please email me immediately if you can work at the bake sale on Sunday! I need workers from 10-11:00.
Spanish: Cuaderno p. 8; Correct quizzes and have a parent sign them!
History: Test tomorrow on chapter 2. Essay question: (Choose 1);
A: How does the ARticles of Confederation compare and contrast with the Constitution?
B: What were the major conflicts of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 and how were they resolved?
Language Arts 8:
No homework
Pre-algebra
Page 202 #32- 39, 43-50
8th Science:
Finish the worksheet packet.
Bring in materials (references, information, etc) to work on your science fair projects in class next week.
Algebra:
Bonus questions:
Worksheet p. 105
Mathematical property for fractions that was discussed in class today.
Review Worksheet p. 100.
Make corrections if needed.
Religion project: Explain your Religion research paper topic on an index card.
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Nov. 14, 2007
Please sign up to work on the bake sale on Sunday! You should have received an email today.
Last day to bring in contributions to the Thanksgiving food drive. PLease be generous.
Last day to order SCRIP gift cards. Please send in your order tomorrow. SCRIP is a great way to send Christmas gifts through the mail!
Spanish:
Read p. 97 about Familiar Commands and complete p. 97 act 14
History: Study chapter 2 for test on Friday.
8th Science
Worksheets p. 19-22 due tomorrow
Algebra:
Worksheet p. 100 (all) due tomorrow
Bonus problem due Friday
Pre-algebra: Page 202 Examples 16-31
Quiz retakes (not corrections) are due Monday. Complete page 192, Mid Chapter Quiz and turn it in at the start of class.
Extra credit is due Monday as well. (This one is fairly easy... Get extra points while it is early in the quarter.)
Language Arts 8: Adjective packet is due tomorrow before you start your in-class, open-book assessment. Check your answers by referring to your notes, workbook and text.
Your revised outlines were due today. Please ensure you have turned yours in for grading.
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Nov. 13, 2007
Hope you all enjoyed your long weekend! I have met with most of your parents already, and am looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow! Please bring your report cards back, signed, tomorrow.
I will be collecting a $25 activity fee to pay for your assignment books, READ and WRITE magazines, and miscellaneous expenses for the classroom. Please bring checks made out to "St. Ambrose School."
Homework: Bring in your poster for the Broom Closet. You have an information sheet that was handed out last week.
History: Current event -- due by next Monday: current event relating to one of the three branches of government -- to be posted on the bulletin board. Neatly cut out the article and write a short summary on an index card. Both will be posted on the bulletin board, so please be neat!
Religion: One current event per quarter. More information tomorrow in class.
Spanish due tomorrow:
Study for quiz: Wednesday Nov. 14
Prepositions
Decir
Giving directions
If you are interested in It's Academic, it will begin in December.
Bake sale for the Gift Fair on Sunday: Please bring baked goods. I will be making a list of volunteers to work at the bake sale tomorrow, so please check your calendar and talk to your parents. The Fair is from 9-2:00. We will start selling baked goods at 9:00, and pizza at 11:00. I will need some parent volunteers as well, so please ask your parents to email me if they can help supervise. Thanks!
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Nov. 7, 2007
Pre-algebra
The quiz tomorrow will be a "take home." We will do more problems in class.
Homework: page 190-191 #17-27 odd, 28-35 all,38, 56 -63
Language Arts:
Finish all you class work on adjectives. You will have an quiz on Friday after the vocabulary test.
Rewrites of your outline assignment will be due Monday.
8th Science:
Finish “outline” for Chapter 3, section 3
Algebra:
p. 170: 40 and 42: solve for x for the original equation and when multiplying both sides of the equation by a factor to remove the decimals.
p. 169-172: 48-55; 59a and b; 61-71
Lit: Continue reading your classic.
History: Read the rest of chapter 2 for next week; write words to know in your notebook for chapter 2.
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Nov. 6, 2007
Voting day!
Religion: For Thursday: complete p. 7 in Parent/Student workbook
8th Science:
Make sure your science fair topics have been signed by parents.
Algebra:
Worksheets: p. 51, 54, 57
pp. 169: 15-19; 21-31 ODD; 32-43
Pre-algebra:
Pages 185-186
Problems #16-28, 33-38, 44-53, 57-65
Remember odd numbered problems are in the back of your book. Check your odd answers.
Language Arts 8:
For Friday:
Vocabulary - Vocabulary Test on Unit 4
Writing - Selection 11 of "Daily Writing Fundamentals"
Health: Complete your time management table DAILY!
Lit: Continue reading your classic!
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Nov. 5, 2007
From Mrs. Baxter: Complete your time management table DAILY!
Book report for this month: Classic novel!
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Nov. 2, 2007
Please remember that Monday is 11:30 dismissal. Extended Day is open. NO BAND on Monday.
Bring in candy for ChristHouse, and vitamins for the clinic in Colombia.
8th Science;
Chapter 3.3 vocabulary and assessment questions 1-5
Parent signature on Science Fair Topics
Algebra:
p. 163: 9-17, 22a-d, 27-40
Pre-algebra:
Test Corrections due Monday.
Practice Workbook pages 45-46
Language Arts:
For Tuesday - Outline the Susan B. Anthony and Thomas Jefferson research papers according to the method used in class. These should be done neatly in pen on separate sheets of loose leaf paper. (They may be typed, but it is not required.)
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Nov. 1
Notice about your scheduled conference time are going home today!
Spanish: WB p. 5
Religion: Service hours chart and a paragraph about it are due tomorrow!
Last chance for current events. Tomorrow is the last day of the first quarter!
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 3 Tests were returned today for parent's signature and corrections.
Students scoring a 30 (78%) or higher have until tomorrow, Friday, to do their corrections.
Students scoring below a 30 (78%) have until Monday to do their corrections and return their signed test. Remember corrections must be in full sentences stating where you went wrong and what the correct answer should have been for credit.
Homework for tomorrow are pages 175-176 #56,62-66.
Language Arts 8: Unit 4 framing sentences and workbook exercises are due Friday. Spelling test is tomorrow as well.
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Oct. 31, 2007
Happy All Hallow's Eve!
Mass at 9:00 tomorrow - All Saints Day
Book report presentations tomorrow!
Last chance to present current events: 3 for History (1 with a Cabinet member); 1 for Religion
Language Arts:
No homework for tomorrow. Happy Halloween
Unit 4 vocabulary workbook and framing sentences are due Friday.
Pre-algebra:
Finish practice workbook pages 43-45 # 1-29
8th Science:
Due Friday: A few sentences about how the two forces (gravity and electromagnetic) affect your everyday lives.
Due Monday: Chapter 3, Section 3: Vocabulary and assessment questions 1-5
Algebra:
P. 157-159: 42, 43, 45, 46, 50-52, 55-67, 69, 70
Remember to check the answers to the odd problems AS you work them.
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Oct. 30, 2007
Please return all signed tests tomorrow! Last day for current events in both Religion and History is Thursday.
Tomorrow is Crazy Socks and Ties day -- since we have PE, students may wear crazy t-shirts/sweatshirts.
Please remember to dress for the weather -- we will go outside for recess each day!
Religion: Write words to know in notebook; Activity Book pp. 5 and 7. Please write a good paragraph on your service activity for the quarter.
History: Read chapter 2 sec. 1 -- write words to know in your notebook.
Pre-algebra:
Read pages 160-161 on multiple choice test taking skills
Practice your skills by doing problems on page 162, #1-13, and page 166, #27-36
Language Arts:
For Friday:
Vocabulary Workshop pages 51-57 (Unit 4)
Framing sentences
Spelling quiz
8th Science:
Make sure your test corrections are turned in
Algebra:
p. 157: 12-40
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Oct. 29, 2007
Bishop O'Connell visited us today. Please share the information with your parents.
Spanish: text p. 95; do Activity 11 on p. 95
Workbook: p. 6, Activity 15
Lit: Discussion questions #1-3 for tomorrow.
History: Complete 3 worksheets
Pre-Alg: Study for chapter 3 exam
Science: Chpate 3, sec. 1 & 2. Reading check questions.
Alg: p. 143, #58-61; p. 148. #17-39 odd, 56 and 58
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Oct. 26, 2007
Hope you all enjoyed your day off! The Diocesan Institute was very productive and inspiring.
Don't forget the Open House at Bishop Ireton on Sunday from 1-3:00 and at PVI from 1-4:00.
Bishop O'Connell will be visiting us at school on Monday the 29th at 8:30. Parents are welcome to join us.
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Oct. 25, 2007
Enjoy your day off tomorrow!
Religion: Begin narrowing down your topic. Show your parents the website for the Theology Library.
Literature: Book report due Thursday!
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 3 Unit Test is Tuesday. All students should take the time to study over the weekend and complete the Chapter test on page 158. In addition, you should know how to do problem 3 on page 159. There will be a problem involving perimeter or area on the test. Review your quizzes.
Language Arts:
Tests were sent home today for signature. For Tuesday complete the work started in class. (Exercises in English page 12 and Exercise 47 in Voyages in English page 305)
Spanish:
Blue workbook p. 4
Study vocabulary!
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Oct. 24, 2007
History test on chapter 1 tomorrow! Remember your current events are due!
Religion: Grey white workbook - p. 4
Lit: Continue reading your mystery.
8th Science
Practice problem p. 69
Description of 3 types of friction
Algebra:
Worksheet: 47 & 48 ODDS
p. 135: 21-41; 43-51 odss
Spanish: Blue workbook p. 3
Study vocabulary p. 107
Current event last day: TOMORROW, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
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Oct. 23, 2007
Remember that there is NO school on Friday -- teachers will be attending the annual Diocesan Institute.
Get Religion and Lit tests signed.
Lit: We read through page 12 in The Case of the Perfect Maid
Religion: Activity book pp. 1-2
History: Test tomorrow on states and capitals if you have not successfully taken the test yet!
Test on chapter 1 on Thursday.
Science:
Test corrections
Conversion quiz tomorrow, be sure to study the table on p. 28 from the Chapter 1 worksheets. It was also on your Chapter 1 test on the back of the first page.
8th Algebra:
Test corrections and test signed
Quiz on Thursday—distribution property, combing like terms, fractions.
Language Arts:
Cumulative Vocabulary Test on Chapter 1-3 tomorrow Please return your signed rubric from your essay if you haven't already done so. (This counts as a homework grade.)
Pre-algebra:
Pages 151-153
Examples 10-17, 25-27, 34-43
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Oct. 22, 2007
PE Contracts are due tomorrow!
Please turn in papers that are due -- conference request forms and permission slips. Thank you.
Homework:
Quiz tomorrow on the film we saw in Religion class - Our Lady of Fatima
Service essay due on Tuesday Oct. 30.
History test on states and capitals on Wednesday. If you already made above 94% on this test, you do not need to take it again! Chapter 1 test for everyone on Thursday.
Spanish: Study vocabulary p. 107
Pre-algebra homework for tomorrow:
Page 147-148 -- Problems #42-61
For those who would like extra credit based on the quiz last week, you may do the Mid-Chapter Quiz on page 137 and turn it in to me on Wednesday.
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Oct. 19, 2007
Dance at O'Connell tonight from 7-10:00 in the school cafeteria. Enjoy!
REL: Make a Halloween card for the soldiers overseas.
We will finish the movie on Monday!
LIT: get started on your mystery book report
Algebra:
Worksheet combining like terms
p. 55 & 56 all
Pre-algebra:
Pages 146-147
Problems: 16-28, 30-34,36,37,39-41,47
Language Arts 8;
Finish Vocabulary pages 48-50
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Oct. 18, 2007
Be sure to share the information about Bishop Ireton with your parents.
Please send in the permission form and conference request forms as soon as possible!
Lit: Test on The Pearl tomorrow! Use your notebook to prepare.
Pre-algebra
Practice Workbook pages 37-38
Language Arts Grade 8:
Pronoun Test tomorrow. Please use the review sheet as your guide for studying.
Find the pages in your workbook and textbook that match the topics in the review guide. Then review the concepts.
Finish this week's writing prompt for tomorrow.
For extra credit you can complete the Chapter Challenge on page 295 for tomorrow. Hand it in at the beginning of class.
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary Workshop pages 46-47
Cumulative Test on Units 1-3 will be on Wednesday, October 24th
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Oct. 17, 2007
Picture day tomorrow!
Please send in the permission form and conference request forms as soon as possible!
Bishop Ireton High School will be visiting with the 8th grade tomorrow at 8:30am. Parents are welcome. Please email me to let me know of your intention to join us.
NOTE: The dance at Bishop O'COnnell is Friday the 19th from 7-10pm in the school cafeteria. They asked us to let you know the times since they were omitted from the flyer that went home last week.
Religion test tomorrow on chapters 23-24
Lit test on The Pearl on Friday.
Spanish:
Prepare for oral and writing portions of the chapter test.
Know weather expressions!
Write about your favorite vacation place. Where do you go, with whom, when, what do you do there?
Pre-algebra
Homework pages 141-142
Problems 12-20,33,41-43
Language Arts:
Finish workbook pages from class
Exercises in English pages 35-38
Vocabulary Workshop pages 44-45
Remember Pronoun Test is Friday
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Oct. 16, 2007
Please send in the following as soon as possible:
--Permission form to Participate in the Human Sexuality Program
-- Conference request form (sent home today!)
Thank you!
Religion test on Thursday, chapters 23-24
History test on Tuesday, chapter 1
Literature test on Friday on The Pearl
8th Science:
Study worksheets for test on Thursday
Algebra:
Test Chapter 2 tomorrow
Pre-algebra: No Homework Tonight
Language Arts:
Wednesday:
Vocabulary Workshop page 42-43 (Cumulative Review)
Friday:
Pronoun Test
Writing prompt due
Spanish:
Study for Chapter test: Wednesday, October 17
Prepare for oral and writing portions of the test: Thursday, Oct 18
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Oct. 15, 2007
Bring in your Thank you notes tomorrow!
Lit: Test on The Pearl on Friday.
Rel: Test on chapters 23-24 on Thursday. I am changing this to Thursday, since I hear you have Algebra and Spanish on Wednesday:)
Spanish:
Study for Chapter test: Wednesday, October 17
Prepare for oral and writing portions of the test: Thursday, Oct 18
Pre-algebra
Finish class work: pages 134-135 #17-22, 28-30, 38-40 Quiz tomorrow. Look at the mid-chapter quiz on page 137 for review.
8th Science:
Conversion Worksheet-due tomorrow
Test Chapter 2 on Thursday
Algebra:
p.125: 1-41
Worksheet p. 85
Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday
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Oct. 12, 2007
Great day! Fantastic opportunities for us all!
From Sra. Cummins:
Due Monday, Oct. 15
1. Grammar handout given out in class.
2. Students absent last Thursday, October 11 will be taking the quiz they missed on Monday October 15 at lunch recess. They may stay after school if additional time is needed.
3. Remember to study for Chapter test: Wednesday October 17!
URGENT NOTICE: The bus is scheduled to leave at 8:15. Please get here early enough to freshen up before that time. We won't go to the classroom, so bring any papers for Mrs. Kazimer and your religion questions directly to me when you arrive. Get a good night's sleep!
Oct. 11. 2007
REligion: Please write two intelligent questions for the Apostolic Nuncio on a a notecard. Talk with your parents and think about where we are going tomorrow!
Field trip plans-- be here normal time. Bring a backpack with a snack for mid-morning. We have been invited to lunch, so you do not need to bring a lunch. Wear your winter uniform (good timing!) and your tennis shoes. Look your best -- we are ambassadors for our school and our church whenever we wear St. Ambrose on our uniforms!
Lit: Worksheet on Themes for Monday.
Spanish: Worksheet handout: Gramatica B y C
Study for Chapter test: Wednesday, Oct 17
Oral and writing portions: Oct 18
Science: W.S 33-34, 37, 38 Due Monday. Lab reports due MOnday. TEst Chapter 2 on THursday, Oct. 18
Pre-algebra:
Friday: Last call for test corrections and parent signatures on the Chapter 2 test. For those going on the 8th grade field trip, you may put them in my box or give them to Mrs. Dalmut before you leave.
For Monday: pages 134-135 #11-14, 25-27, 31-35, 44-47
Language Arts:
For Tuesday:
Unit 3 Vocabulary Test
Finish class work from Thursday.
Exercises in English pp 32-34
Voyages in English page 290 Exercise 41
Voyages in English page 291 Exercise 42
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October 10,2007
Congratulations to you all! Confirmation was beautiful last night. Enjoy your day off with your family!
God bless you all,
Mrs. Dalmut
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Oct. 9, 2007
Confirmation Day! Meet at the gym at 7:00 (NO LATER) with your sponsor. Your parents may find their seats in the church whenever they'd like. Enjoy your special day!
LIT: Finish reading The Pearl.
If you did not turn in your essay today, please bring it to class on Thursday.
Pre-algebra: This homework is due Thursday due to Confirmation scheduling. Seventh graders may complete this homework in class Wednesday.
Pages 127-129 problems 10-16, 20-25, 30-38, 42-45
REMINDER: Signed Chapter 2 test and corrections are due Thursday.
Language Arts 8:
No homework provided you finished those two pages from Exercises in English in class.
God bless you on your Confirmation.
8th Science:
No homework
Algebra: Due Thursday
pp.118-120: 28-31; 33; 34
p. 120: 39-57
P. 120: 1-21, quiz 3 to be turned in for a grade
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Oct. 5, 2007
Confirmation rehearsal 7:00 Monday!
For those of you who would like to access David Culver's blog, here is the link:
http://www.nbc4.com/education/14035372/detail.html
Music project due on Tuesday
Rel: Essay due on Tuesday -- "Caught Being Good"
Lit: Get up to date on your notebook -- vocab words for ch. 6; Finish reading The Pearl by Wednesday.
Science topic due
Spanish: Study for grammar quiz next Thursday, October 11!
Pre-algebra:
Chapter 2 test was returned today. Please return signed test and test corrections to me by Thursday. (Remember corrections considered part of your grade.) Chapter 3 builds on the previous chapters, so take the time to review.
Have a good weekend.
Language Arts 8:
No homework.
Unit 3 vocabulary test next Friday.
Enjoy the weekend.
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Oct. 4, 2007
Don't forget your permission slip for our field trip next week!
All papers for Confirmation need to be turned in to Mrs. Dalmut tomorrow!
Lit: Read chapter 5 in The Pearl. Take notes. Vocab words for chapters 3-5 in your notebook.
Music: Project due Tuesday.
For Pre-Algebra:
Chapter 3.1--pages 123-124
Problems: 9-19 odd, 23-27 (all) 29 and 31
Language Arts: Unit 3 Vocabulary: Framing Sentences and spelling quiz due tomorrow Exercises in English page 27 (Than/As)
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Oct. 3, 2007
Please return permission slip signed
8th Science:
Science Fair project topics due Tuesday 10/9
Lab reports due 10/15
Algebra:
pp. 111-113: 17-57 ODD; 58-67; 75-82; 83-91 ODD; 92-100
LA: For Friday: Complete Unit 3 Vocabulary exercises in workbook as well as framing sentences.
Lit: Read chapter 4 of The Pearl
Spanish: p. 80 Workbook
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Oct. 2, 2007
Please get permission slip signed for field trip on Oct. 12.
Religion: Finish WB pp. 89-90
Manners skits tomorrow!
History: Go over chapter outline and notes.
Lit: Read chapter 4 of The Pearl for Thursday.
8th Science:
Continue working on lab project in class. No homework.
Algebra:
p. 107: 1-19--to turn in for a quiz
pp. 104-107: 70-76; 79-82; 86-89; 91; 95; 100; 105; 110
Pre-Algebra
Study for tomorrow's Chapter 2 Exam
Language Arts:
Finish class work from today by Wednesday.
Voyages in English p 268 Exercise 17 and p. 270 Exercise 21
Exercises in English p 21-24
For Friday: Complete Unit 3 Vocabulary exercises in workbook as well as framing sentences.
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Oct. 1
Lit: Read chapter 3; Finish notes on ch. 1-3
Rel: Finish reading ch. 3 on prayer; finish bulletin board items
Spanish: Worksheet handed out in class: Vocabulario B and Lectura A
Pre-algebra:
pp. 105-107
Exercises 15-23odd, 25-35 odd, and 37-44 all
Chapter 2 Test is Wednesday
8th Science:
Continue working on lab in class, no homework.
Algebra:
pp. 103-104: 20-68 even
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Sept. 28
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