8-205 Ms. Black

Here are some cool quotes about where math genius' saw math at Sports Day:

"When we were on the skooters with our partner the push and pull force, made each person do 50% of the work."-Malik

"Each team was standing in a parallel line."-Justin

"We had four different groups with different colors and each group was divided in halves."-Anthony

"The teams ran and bounced balloons on their heads to a certain height and direction."-Jade

"It was divided by color which is 25% of the classes."-Hannah

"The balls that the kids played with were spheres."-Fernando

'Each person had different rates of speed."-Devon

"When we ran, we ran in a 360 degree circle."-Giovahney

"The room we played the sports in was a square."-Kojo

Posted by Ms. Becht at 11:13 PM | Permalink

The more you read the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you will go. - Dr. Seuss

This week we are celebrating Catholic Schools Week.
Monday - Open House
Tuesday - Sports Day (Remember to wear your team color)
Wednesday - Buddy Day (There will be an Art project and an Academic Bowl)
Progress Reports are given out. (Please return by 2/1/08)
Thursday - Career Day, Pizza Day (remember to bring in your $4)
Friday Closing Liturgy - ½ Day

7th and 8th grade got back their tests from last week. These tests need to be signed and all wrong answers need to be corrected.
Country Projects were due on Friday, January 25, 2008. All outstanding projects will have points deducted.

7th Grade
Vocab 13 is due on Friday
Read, Read, Read -- 7-204 is reading Chapter 7

Monday - Copy the Chart form page 188 (Chapter Summary)
Tuesday - 188 #4-8 (on loose leaf)
Wednesday - 188 #9-13 (on loose leaf)
Thursday - Finish Foldable / Prepare for Presentation
Friday - 198 #2-5

8th Grade
Vocab #12 is due on Friday
Read Chapter 23

Monday - 623 #4-6
Tuesday - 630 #4-7
Wednesday - 637 #4-7
Thursday - Chapter 23 in the workbook
Friday - Begin DBQ #7- World Power

8-205 Religion
Tuesday - Copy Prayer from pages 8-10 in Maryknoll Magazine
Wednesday - Read pages 11-18
Thursday - Read 20-24 and answer the 6 questions in your notebook
Friday - Work on your journal entries. Journals #30-46 are posted in the classroom.

Posted by Ms. Black at 9:19 PM | Permalink

-This week is Catholic Schools' week!!! (see entry for more details)
-Both classes have a test on Tuesday.
-Progress reports come out on Weds and are due back Friday
-Please continue to check your child's homework each night
-Thursday is Pizza day!
-The country projects will also receive a math grade. Many of them look wonderful.

7th
Many students still have not submitted their triangle projects.
Test on Tuesday.

Mon-study for chapter 7 test, pg 396 #1-26 in ntbk, and finish classwork
Tues-test, bring in circular object for a project
Weds-Student appreciation day-no Homework!!
Thurs-catch up on missing work
Fri-Finish circle project

8TH
The students were supposed to have 20 vocab words on index cards-this is review for the state test. Please make sure your child did that.
Test on Tuesday.

Mon-pg 690 #1-23 odd, in ntbk, study for test
Tues-Test on Chapter 12, make up missing work
Weds-Student appreciation day, no hw!!
Thurs-state vocab up to #40
Fri-12-10 even

Posted by Ms. Becht at 1:58 PM | Permalink

This prayer comes from the Maryknoll Missionaries.

Generous Loving God
As we begin this season
of preparation and hope
teach us how to live in love.

Show us how
to walk in Your ways
ready to learn
and ready to change.

Help us always
to hold in our hearts
and minds all those
who go hungry.

Give us the courage and compassion
tenderness and strength to work
for an end to the scandal of poverty
and to fight in peace for justice.

Amen.

Posted by Ms. Black at 9:53 PM | Permalink

The Candy Sale ends on January 25, 2008.
Please send in all Graduation Photo orders by Friday January 25, 2008.
Progress Reports will be given out on Wednesday January 30, 2008

The trip on Thursday to Liberty Science Center will be an extended day. We will not return to school until 4:00 pm. Please be at school on time since the buses will leave at 8:30 am.
The Country Projects will be due on Friday January 25, 2008.

Next week we begin to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Here is a look at our schedule of events:
Sunday 12:30 Liturgy
Monday Open House 8:30- 10:00
Tuesday - Sports Day (Remember to wear your team colors)
Wednesday - Academic Bowl - Buddy Day
Thursday - Career Day (Please come to share your career and experiences with the children)
Friday - Closing Prayer Service - ½ Day of School

7th and 8th
Tuesday - Study for test on Wednesday (7th Chapter 6, 8th Chapter 22)
Wednesday - Work on Country Project
Thursday - Work on Country Project
Friday - TBA

Notebooks were checked this week. Please make up any overdue homework.

8-205 Religion
Create your outline and write your essay on your Inspirational Person. This is due on Friday 1/25/08.
Outline is to be in your notebook
Essay is to be on loose leaf or typed

Posted by Ms. Black at 10:17 PM | Permalink

There is a short week and trip this week,
as a result there will be no tests.
Each class had their notebook checked-please look at it and see what they got.
Trip on Thursday-be sure to follow the handbook.
No electronics should be brought to school.
Progress reports will be sent out next week.

Are you interested in being a guest speaker at carreer day? Send Ms. Becht an email.

7th hw
Topic: Geometry
_Triangle project pass due
Tues-7-4 odd
Weds-7-4 even, 7-5 even
Thurs-trip
Fri-7-5 odd, 7-7 odd

8th hw
Topic: Polynomials
State vocab should be done on index cards
Tues-12-9 mult of 3, 12-8 #6-11
Weds-12-9 all, r 12-10 4-14 even
Fri-state vocab due, 12-10

Posted by Ms. Becht at 4:07 PM | Permalink

This note was sent home Tuesday:

St. Francis of Assisi School
400 Lincoln Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11225

To: Parents
From: 7th and 8th Grade Teachers
Date: January 22, 2008
Re: Thursday's Trip

On Thursday the 7th and 8th grade will be going on a trip. The bus will come back at 3:30 p.m., which is after dismissal. If your child normally picks up a younger sibling at dismissal, it is important that different arrangements be made for Thursday. If you have any questions feel free to contact the school at 718-778-3700.

Sincerely,

Miss Becht
Ms. Black
Ms. Villafane

Posted by Ms. Becht at 4:06 PM | Permalink

The following items need to be returned to school:
1. Permission slip and fee for the trip to Liberty Science Center(We are still in need of chaperones)
2. Diploma Form
3. Graduation Picture Order form
4. Candy Sale Money - sale ends on 1/22/088

Future Events
Progress Reports will be given out on January 30, 2008
Career Day is on January 31, 2008. Please contact Ms. Black if you are available to speak to the classes.

7th Grade
Read Chapter 6 by Friday January 18, 2008
Country Projects are due on January 22 (Extra Credit is given if done by 1/17/08)
Test on Chapter 6 will be on 1/23/08

Monday - Read page 170-171
Tuesday - Copy the Chart on page 174 into classwork section of your notebook
Wednesday - page 176 3-5
Thursday - page 178-179 "What if ..." questions 1 and 2
Friday - page 182 2-5

8th Grade
Read Chapter 22 by Friday January 18, 2008
Country Projects are due on January 22 (Extra Credit is given if done by 1/17/08)
Test on Chapter 22 will be on 1/23/08

Monday - Compare the role of Women in 1980 to the role of Women in 2008 - 5 paragraphs, on loose leaf -- Due on 1/16/08
Tuesday - Finish Essay
Wednesday - page 611 3-5
Thursday - page 612 Explore the Main Idea
Friday - Worksheets

Posted by Ms. Black at 9:18 PM | Permalink

8-205 Religion
Monday - Read Chapter 5 page 54-57
Tuesday - Read page 57-59, activity on page 52
Wednesday - Activity on page 54
Thursday - page 59 #1-8

Posted by Ms. Black at 9:11 PM | Permalink

-ELA testing this week for 8th grade! (Tuesday and Wednesday)-Please have number two pencil ready.

-Trip form is past due. Last day to submit it is Wednesday. We still do not have enough chaperones-without them the trip will be cancelled.

-7th grade will have a test this week on constructing angle and line bisectors. Please have your protractors and compasses ready. Many students are missing compasses-please purchase them.

-The classrooms are short of tissues and paper towels. Please send some into school during this cold season.

-There is no school on Friday-the teachers have a professional day.

7th grade homework
Mon-7-3 all, r 7-4 #1-6, bring in scissors and glue
Tues-Finish project
Wednesday-quiz on constructions, 7-4 odd
Thursday-7-5 even
Friday-no school

8th grade homework
-no test this week because of state exam-notebooks will be checked for a grade
Mon-12-6 #1-8 even, 12-4 #7-12 even
Tuesday-#39 pg 20-test prep notebook
Wednesday-12-6 #5-8
Thursday-r 12-8 #5-10
Friday-no school

Posted by Ms. Becht at 1:44 PM | Permalink

Here is a list of the confirmation canidates:
D. Anglade, T. Arthur, B. Binet, D. Bostic, F. Hart, H. Jean-Gilles, M. Joseph, A. and C. Millien, R. Mitchell, J. Munroe, C. Sabbat, A. St. Thomas, G. Massena

If you do not see your child's name on the list and wish he/she continue to prepare for Confirmation please contact Ms. Becht by Friday January 18.

Posted by Ms. Becht at 1:26 PM | Permalink

The 8th grade had a blast with the 3rd grade on Monday!!! The 3rd grade played with 8-206's ramps and both classes bonded. It was great to see a student made project come to life!!

Full week this week!!

All permission slips are due next Monday. We are still looking for chaperones to go with us.

Please make sure your child is doing his/her homework each night. Initial their homework for bonus points.

Parent meeting this Wednesday on Internet safety-a note was sent home on Monday.

Progress reports are right around the corner.

ELA state test for the 8th grade is next week!!!

Both grades have math tests this week.

7th
All drawings of bedrooms are past due!!!!
Mon-7-2 #1-9
Tues-7-2 all study for quiz on 7-1 and 7-2
Weds-wksht
Thurs- r 7-3
Fri- 7-3 all r 7-4 #1-6 (there will be a triangle project next week-be on the look out)

8th
Mon-state review problems
Tues- r 12-4 #1-2, P 12-4 #3-6
Weds-P 12-5, study for quiz on writing function rules
Thurs-Graph 4 functions that were given in class
Fri-12-6 #1-4, and state review part 2

Posted by Ms. Becht at 7:49 AM | Permalink

7th Grade Social Studies
Vocab #12 - the words appear on pages 154-155
Quest on Wednesday
Remember that Reading the Chapters of the text is very important.
Begin reading Chapter 6 (finish reading by Tuesday January 15)

Monday - Read the Preamble on page 154
Tuesday - page 158 10-16(on loose-leaf)
Wednesday - Essay Rewrite
Thursday - page 168 #3, 4, 5, 6
Friday - page 169 #1-4

8th Grade Social Studies
Test on Thursday 1/10 - Chapter 22 sections 1, 2, 3
Read! Read! Read! Read Chapter 22

Monday - page 596 # 2 and 5
Tuesday - page 602 2-5
Wednesday - Locate 10 facts on Theodore Roosevelt. Using the facts create a timeline
Thursday - Part II of exam
Friday - page 607 # 3-5

8-205 Religion
Monday - Work on Peace activity
1. Definitions
2. Peacemakers (Organizations/ Agencies and People)
3. Quote(s)
Tuesday - Study for test on Wednesday
Wednesday - Test on Faith Words
Thursday - Write a 1-page response to - How can I change my negative behavior(s)?
Friday - Finish chart begun in class

Posted by Ms. Black at 10:21 PM | Permalink

Happy New Year!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and a restful vacation.
We have already had a very busy 2008 and it has only been 3 days of school. Several letters have been sent home and they are time sensitive. Please make sure to check with the school website about the information concerning Graduation. We are looking for available parents to assist in the planning of the Luncheon, Dance and fundraising efforts. We have also sent home the candy for the Chocolate Sale which runs from January 3 to January 22, 2008.

Thank you for all of your help.

Information Sent Home 1/2 -1/4
► Diploma Letter - Due January 18, 2008
► Permission slip and fee for the 1/24/08 trip to Liberty Science Center is due on 1/14/08
► Information and Order Form for Graduation Pictures (Pictures will be taken on January 25, 2008). Order forms need to be in school on January 24, 2008.
► NYC City High School Form - due Friday January 4, 2008
► Candy was sent home on 1/3/08 - remember that it is $50 per box of candy. The candy sale ends on January 22.

Posted by Ms. Black at 1:53 PM | Permalink

7th grade
Please continue reading Chapter 5
Quest (in between a test and a quiz) will be on Wednesday January 9, 2008
Wednesday - Write a newspaper article on the Battle of Lexington and Concord
Thursday - Worksheet 5-4
Friday - 151 #2, 3 and 6

8th Grade
Please read Chapter 22
Quiz on Thursday January 10, 2008

Wednesday - Page 582-583 #1-3; finish the chart begun in class
Thursday - 8-205 - Scholastic Magazine pages 7-10 and last page
8-206 - Scholastic Magazine page 6-8, page 13 and page 19
Friday - page 591 #3 and 4, page 596 #3 and 5

Posted by Ms. Black at 1:30 PM | Permalink

I hope everyone had a safe and healthy vacation.

During the vacation every child was supposed to do school island. Many did it and rushed through it. That resulted in a poor test grade. For extra credit you can self assign a test for yourself. If you need help doing that let me know.

Because of the short week there will be no tests.

The 8th grade will be sharing their ramp projects on Monday.

The 7th grade will be finishing their layout of their bedroom this week.

There is a full day on Friday.

The 8th grade has gotten a letter about how they want their name to appear on the diploma. That letter must be returned by Monday January 18.

They also got a print out of the high schools they applied to. Information on that sheet must be corrected and sent back in on Friday-January 5.

Homework

7th
Weds- 7-1 odd
Thurs- 7-1 even, sign and correct test
Fri- r 7-2, create a scale drawing of bedroom

8th
Weds-12-2 odd
Thurs-12-2 even, 12-4 #1,2
Friday-r 12-4 #1-2, p 12-4 #3-6

Posted by Ms. Becht at 9:14 AM | Permalink