8-205 Ms. Black

1. The 8th Grade received their NYC High School letters today. These forms are to be returned to the school, by Friday 4/4/08. This will ensure their placement in the NYC Public School System.

2. We are having a Penny Drive; please remember to send in all your copper coins.

3. The 7th and 8th grade will be going on a Field Trip on April 9, 2008. The cost is $6 and we would love to share our experience at the New York Hall of Science with some fantastic chaperones.

4. This Friday, April 4, is an 11:30 dismissal.

5. The 8th Grade is sponsoring a Bake Sale on April 8, 2008. Please remember to bring in baked goods to help support the Graduation Fundraiser.

6. The International Cuisine is on April 12, 2008, tickets go on sale April 7, 2008.

7. The NYS 8th Grade Science Performance Test is on April 29, 2008.

8. Please remember to complete all School Island Assignments. School Island Website

Chapter 9 must be read by 4/4/08
School Island Assignments are overdue
There will be a pop quiz this week based on the Homework. (This will include reading Chapter 9)

Monday - Begin reading Chapter 9
Tuesday - 281 2-5
Wednesday - Read page 286 -287, 287 #1 and 2
Thursday - 285 2-4
Friday - Worksheet

8th Grade

Read Chapter 26
There will be pop quiz this week, based on the previous nights HW.
School Island Assignments are overdue.

Monday - 707 2-4
Tuesday - State Rev. Vocab #4 and questions 5-10
Wednesday - 714 2 and 3
Thursday - 714 4-6
Friday - Worksheet

8-205 Religion
Choose a prayer or poem that is about rebirth or renewal. This will be due on Friday.
Remember there will be presentations this week on the March Maryknoll Magazine

Monday - Read 290-291, activity on page 291
Tuesday - Read 293-295, activity on page 294 and 295
Wednesday - Choose a passage and list the people who are discussed. (Will discuss in class)
Thursday - Responsibility Project
Friday - Finish Project

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I hope everyone had a restful, productive, and safe vacation. We are in the final semester of the year and there is still a lot to be done.

There are many trips coming up (one next week)-those who owe too much work, are having behavior problems or owe money will not be able to attend.

We also need chaperones for this trip-please let us know if you can come!!

There is a bake sale for the 8th grade next week. Slips were sent home a long time ago-please let us know if you can help and what you will bring.

The penny drive begins this week-please donate your pennies to this great cause!

11:00 dismissal on Friday for a teachers' meeting.
Friday there will be first Friday mass-we would love to see you there.

Confirmation meeting this Sunday!!! 9am parents and sponsors must attend.

For extra credit-there is a wonderful movie on with Jean Michel Cousteau-it is about his journey through the Amazon river. It is on Channel 13 at 8pm. Write a brief summary about it and you'll get extra bonus points on your next test!!!

7th grade Homework

We are working on volume and surface area of 3-D figures. and graphing

Monday-r 8-8, p 8-8 #7-9, finish writing activity from class
Tuesday-8-9 problems on finding volume of a prism only
Wednesday-8-9 odd
Thursday-r 9-1, 9-1 #1-3
Friday 9-1 all, r 9-2 #1-3

8th grade Homework

We are finishing our Children's books this week!! We will share them next week with the younger students. Talk to your child-give them some suggestions for their book, write it on looseleaf they get extra credit!!

Mon-finish the drawings to pg 7
Tues-finish all drawings
Weds-Finish the book
Thurs- r 6-8 #1-6, write the formula 10 times in your notebook
Fri-6-8 even, write the formula 10times in your notebook

Have a great week!!

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All seventh and eighth graders had School Island Assignments. It is important that these be completed by the due dates. These assignments are a part of your grade and will have an impact on your Trimester III grades.
School Island Website

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Easter is a time for hope and the renewal of spirit. It is also the time to reach out to our loved ones and come together in the miracle of Easter. Have a wonderful Easter Sunday and a restful vacation.

Please use this vacation to complete all overdue assignments. As promised, here are some extra credit assignments to boost your grade.

7th Grade
1. Create a foldable that discusses the Memorials in Washington D.C.
2. Read a biography about Thomas Jefferson, Sacagawea or Lewis and Clark.
3. Watch the mini-series (either the entire series or one episode) "John Adams" on HBO and prepare an oral presentation on the film or email Ms. Black for 10 questions to answer on the film.
4. Write a detailed "How to" booklet, complete with illustrations, on the Sacagawea Golden coin or the Presidential $1 coins. (http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/). This should be from concept to finished product.
5. Create a project in the style of your choice on the War of 1812.

8th Grade
1. Read a Historical Fiction novel set in the Roaring '20s
2. Watch a movie that was made in the 1920's and prepare an short oral presentation.
3. Create a detailed timeline of movie history in 1920-1929. (Pictures, titles, actors and directors are needed)
4. Create a presentation about Artists in the 1920's. This must include pictures, dates and names. A brief presentation will be given in class. Check museum websites for assistance.(MOMA or the MET)
5. Produce a project of your choice about a topic set in the 1920's. i.e. Athletes, Heroes, Fads, Radio, Jazz, etc.( Email Ms. Black by Friday 3/21 for the ok on this project)

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Notices:

1.If you have not received your child's report card, please make an appointment as early as possible.
2.8-205 and 8-206 need to wear tan/khaki pants, a white button down shirt and black dress shoes for Wednesday 3/19.
3.Easter Vacation begins Holy Thursday (3/20). We return to school on Monday 3/31.
4.There is a half day on April 4, 2008.
5.There is vacation homework; it will be on School Island.
6.Please use some of the vacation time to update your school supplies and work on extra credit. Extra Credit will be posted by Wednesday 3/19/08.

7th Grade
There will be an open book test on Tuesday based on Chapter 8.
Monday - Read pages 8-10 in the Scholastic Magazine and do the Activity on page 11. Also, finish the foldable activity that was begun in class.
Tuesday - Please finish page 21 and the last page of the Scholastic Magazine

Seventh Grade Vacation Homework - There are 2 School Island Assignments that are due on 3/31/08

8th Grade
There will be an open book test on Tuesday based on Chapter 25.
Monday - Finish the foldable activity that was begun in class.
Tuesday - State Review Vocab #3

Eighth Grade Vacation Homework - There are 3 School Island Assignments that are due on 3/31/08

8-205 Religion Homework
Using the Maryknoll Magazine finish the worksheet. This is due on 3/31/08.
It is also important that you memorize the lyrics to the songs we will be singing on Wednesday.

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-We had a wonderful pi day celebration!! (Check out the pictures on the website)
-Each child who participated got a worksheet to complete.
-The state test went well as well-we will find out the results later this year.
-Weds. is the 8th grade's performance of the Last Supper. We would love to see you at 12:30
-Enjoy the holidays-stay safe and well.

7th grade
Tues-p 8-8 #1-5 draw nets adn find surface area
Weds-8-8 #6-11
Vacation homework-school island

8th grade
We are working on math children's books. We hope to have them done the week after vacation.
Mon-finish writing to pg 6
Tues-finish writing to pg 12
Weds-draw all of the illustrations for each page, write the reviews and dedications

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There will be rehearsals this week for: "The Last Days of Jesus". We will be presenting to the school community on March 19

Assignments that are overdue:
1. Courage Project due 3/7/08
2. Corporal Works of Mercy Project due 3/5/08

Due Thursday:
Locate and copy the Stations of the Cross into your Homework Section of your notebook. Visit the website:Stations of the Cross

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Announcements:

1.Report Card conferences are held this week on Thursday (4:00-6:20) and Friday (11:30 -1:30). Please send in the appointment sheet to see available time slots.
2.The NYS Math Exam is on Tuesday 3/11 and Wednesday 3/12. Remember 2 pencils and a calculator. Remember to get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast.
3.The eighth Graders need the following outfit for Wednesday 3/19: White buttoned down shirt, tan pants and black shoes.
4.Homework is important; please check your child's planner to make sure they are organized and scheduling their time correctly. In addition, studying should begin the day a student is notified about a test, not the night before the test.
5.School Island is an important part of their homework grade. Please make sure all assignments are up to date.

7th Grade

Remember students should be reading Chapter 8.
There will be a quiz on Thursday on Vocab 14-17
Vocab 17 is due on Friday

Monday - Work on pages 3 and 4 (Constitution Worksheet)
Tuesday - page 5 and 6 (Constitution worksheet) and 262 #6
Wednesday - page 8 and 9 (Constitution worksheet) and 266 #6
Thursday - 272 #3, 4, 5
Friday - 274 9-14 on loose-leaf

8th Grade
SS State Review - Homework #1 and Vocabulary #1 is due on 3/11
Students should be reading Chapter 25

Monday - 686 #1 and 2
Tuesday - 692 # 1 and 2
Wednesday - School Island Assignment #11
Thursday - SS State Review (HW #2 and Vocab #2)
Friday - Worksheet Chapter 25

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-The state test is Tuesday and Wednesday for the 8th grade!!!
-Parent teacher conferences are Thursday night and Friday afternoon
-Friday is a half a day
-Friday is Pi (pi=3.14.day, 3/14. Those students who are caught up with their work and behaving will participate in the festivities (Those children participating will get a note sent home about the activities)
-Please check homework every night

7th grade
Mon-study for test, pg 462 # 2-28 even
Tuesday-test on chapter 8, bring in supplies (glue and 6 flat objects for project)
Weds- finish project
Thurs-catch up on missing work, bring in circular food
Friday-school island, pi worksheet

8th grade
*The state test is this week!! We are very well prepared. Now it is just time to review and be ready.
*After the state test we will begin to create our own math children's books. When the project is done we will then read them to the younger grades

Mon-get a good night's sleep, eat bfast, study by looking over old problems and your notebooks and textbooks, bring pencils and calculators
Tues- State test Parts 1 and 2, bring calculators
Weds-State test Part 3, bring calculators
Thurs-Paragraph summarizing what your book is about, bring in circular food
Friday-Pi day celebration!!! (finish worksheet for homework)

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Happy March!!!

-Pi Day is coming soon...3/14
-Notice Wednesday's date-there is something special about it. Let me know what it is for some extra credit.
-Looking forward to seeing you all next week!
-8th grade is getting ready for the test next week.
-7th grade is building 3-d figures-see them next week at the conferences!

Reminders:
-Parent Teacher Conference papers need to be returned
-Pizza Day on Friday
-Friday School Liturgy-we'd love to see you there

7th HW
Monday-8-5 odd
Tuesday-8-6 odd, 8-5 even
Wednesday-Fun Marshmallow project about 3-d Figures!!! Finish worksheet for HW.
Thursday-8-6 even, r 8-7
Friday-8-7 bring in boxes, and pyramids-details in class

8th HW
(state test is next week!!!) (Everyone should be studying each night)
We have been doing Part I, Part II, Part III of old tests for a month now! Ask your child how they are doing on the graded warm ups each day.
Monday- NY 14, NY 15
Tuesday-NY 16, NY 17
Wednesday-NY 18 (1-4) NY 19 (1-4)
Thursday-NY 21(1-4), NY 22 (1-5)
Friday-study, study, study (review your old notebook, your state notebook, workbook, index cards) NY 23 #1-3 NY 24 #1-8

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Proclamations for the first week of March
1. The 8th grade will be presenting the Last Days of Jesus on March 19. All students need a white buttoned shirt, tan pants and black shoes.
2. Report Card Conference sheets were given out on Friday 2/29/08. Please return the sheet to ensure an appointment. (Report Cards will be given out on the 13th and 14th.
3. A letter was handed out concerning the Graduation Fee. The fee is due on 5/9/08
4. The March calendar was sent home on 2/29

7th Grade
There will be a test on Thursday Chapter 8. A review sheet will be given out on Monday 3/3
Vocab #16 is due on Friday
READ! READ! READ! Chap 8

Monday - Study Sheet and School Island #10
Tuesday - page 262 #2 and 3
Wednesday - Study
Thursday - Part II of the Exam
Friday - page 266 3-4

8th Grade
There will be test on Wednesday on Chapter 24
Begin Reading Chapter 25
Remember to bring in your new notebook for the Review Sessions for the SS Exam

Monday - page 678 3-6
Tuesday - STUDY and Vocab Review #2 due 3/10
Wednesday - Part II of the Exam
Thursday - page 686 3-7
Friday - page 692 3-7

8-205 Religion
Study the songs for the Last Days of Jesus
Monday - page 69 on loose leaf
Tuesday - Complete your Corporal Works of Mercy Project
Wednesday - page 71 and 72 in your notebook
Thursday - Value of the month is COURAGE. Complete your project by 3/10/08

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Welcome to March!!
This is a month of celebrations !!
Women's History Month
Kidney Month
Fraud Prevention Month
National Noodle Month
National Nutrition Month
National Peanut Month
National Crafts Month
Social Workers Month
Frozen Food Month
International Hamburger and Pickle Month
Middle School Month
National Music in our Schools Month
American Red Cross Month
National MS Educational and Awareness Month

National Shoe Week - First Week in March National Procrastination Week - Second Week in March National Chocolate Week - Third Week of March National Egg salad Week - Fourth Week of March

Iditarod Begins- March 1.
National Pig Day - March 1
Dr. Seuss' Birthday - March 2
U.S. National Anthem Day - March 3
Alexander Graham Bell - March 3
National Dentist Day - March 6
World Day of Prayer - March 7
National Aunt Day - March 8
Daylight Savings - March 9
National Earmuff Day - March 13
Save a Spider Day - March 14
Albert Einstein - March 14
St. Joseph's Day - March 15
St. Patrick's Day - March 17
First Day of spring - March 20
Big Bird's Birthday - March 20
National Memory Day - March 21
National Goof off Day - March 22
Easter - March 23
Teacher Appreciation Day - March 29
Doctor Appreciation Day - March 30
First Map of U.S. Published - March 31

There are still more celebrations this month, but my list would never end.
As you can tell I started my celebration of National Procrastination week a little early !!

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