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7th Grade
Chapter 4 notes should be completed and notebooks submitted to Ms. Black for grading by Tuesday.
Monday - page 126 # 8-12 on loose-leaf
Tuesday - page 126 # 13-17 on loose-leaf
Wednesday - Worksheet packet handed out
Thursday and Friday - Worksheet packet due Monday

8th Grade
Monday - Begin the research process for your project. Project is due on 12/3/08
Tuesday - Continue Project
Wednesday - Continue Project
Thursday and Friday - Worksheet packet due Monday

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Essay - Immigration

Students in 7th and 8th grade need to submit their essays. Students had a choice of writing the essay based on their family or the essay based on the play "Crossings". All essays should be 5 paragraphs in length, each paragraph 6-7 sentences. Students will be graded on the following: completed outline in their notebook, draft essay with corrections in their notebook, final copy of essay (typed or handwritten). Bonus points will be given for typing and creation of a cover.

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Dear Parents/Guardians

The 7th & 8th grade teachers have planned a trip on November 20th to St.James Cathedral Pavilion to see a performance titled "Crossings". However 30 students haven't either brought in the permission slip or money. The trips must be paid for ahead of time.We are giving the students until Thursday to bring in the permission slips because students cannot exit the school grounds without it. All students will be held accountable for the money.

Sincerely,
Ms.Villafane

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7th Grade
Weekly Quiz - spelling test on the 13 colonies
Continue reading Chapter 4 - keep taking notes on your reading
Notebook collection will take place on Wednesday
On the American Journey website, use the Study Central area to help you improve.Study Central
Vocabulary 7 Due Friday

Monday - page 107 # 1 and 3
Tuesday - Find 15 facts on Veterans Day
Wednesday - Study Postal abbreviations and spelling of the names of the 13 colonies
Thursday - page 113 # 3 and 4
Friday - Castle Learning Assignments

8th Grade
Weekly Quiz - Practice SS Exam on Thursday
Continue reading Chapter 19 (for extra credit take notes on your reading)
Notebook Collection will take place on Thursday during class
Extra Credit - Take the exams on The American Journey website (www.taj.glencoe.com) Student Online Quizzes

Monday - Castle Learning Assignments
Tuesday - Find 15 facts on Veterans Day
Wednesday - Create the foldable that appears on page 555
Thursday - page 559 #4 and 5
Friday - page 566 # 5 on loose-leaf

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Veterans Day FAQ
VA Kids
Veterans Day History

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Announcements
Thank you to the Umar, Keylani, Preston and Marilyn who were able to get chaperones for the trip to the American Museum of Natural History.

Thank you also to the chaperones who took the time out of their busy schedules to spend the day with us. Without chaperones we would not be able to go on educational field trips. Our next trip is in November for both the 7th and 8th grade, please check you calendars and volunteer your time.

Tuesday is Election Day; both the 7th and 8th grade will be participating in the school wide elections.
There are Castle Learning (formerly School Island) Assignments for both 7th and 8th grade. The due dates are posted on the assignments.

7th
Thursday there will be a test for 7th grade on Chapter 3. Remember that study aids will earn you extra credit.

Monday - finish your foldable (Colony matchbook) and Election worksheet
Tuesday - Finish the second worksheet on the election process
Wednesday - Study for exam
Thursday - Part II of exam
Friday - TBA

8th
Thursday there will be a test for 8th grade on Chapter 18. Remember that study aids (index cards or study sheets) will get you extra credit.

Monday - Election worksheet
Tuesday - Election worksheet #2
Wednesday - page 552 #17 - 20
Thursday - Part II of Exam
Friday - TBA

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