ELA - Parents, my contact information for emails is [email protected].
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Announcements and Reminders
Seventh grade, you are a very special group of young people. I carry you in my heart . Best wishes and tons of luck and love to you always.
Thank you for all of your generous and touching gifts - they mean so much to me.
Friday, June 16th -
Students who are attending OLQP were given a blue folder today with summer work and other important documents from the school. Please review with your child.
Thursday, June 15th -
Paper copies of report cards and MAP scores were sent home today.
Wednesday, June 14th -
Students received their final exam grades sheet today :).
Tomorrow is our Field Day at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School.
SJBS has provided t-shirts for our kids to wear. Please wear with St. Christopher School gym shorts.
Students may bring their phones to school if they usually do, but they must be left in school in their school bags in the closet. It is an extremely active day - the students will be unable to keep track of personal belongings such as phones. Also, little or no jewelry is best.
Lunch will be served. Please have your child bring extra water - mark and put in a string bag or carry a thermos.
Continue to bring games to play :)
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Tuesday, June 13th -
Students recevied their final exam grades sheet today. Please sign and return. (I'm sorry - I was unable to get these out today - the students will get them tomorrow.)
There is no written homework.
We will continue to work with The Giver - be sure to have your book in school.
Bring games to school for the rest of the week.
Thursday, June 15th - Field Day at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School.
SJBS has provided t-shirts for our kids to wear. Please wear with St. Christopher School gym shorts.
Students may bring their phones to school if they usually do, but they must be left in school in their school bags in the closet. It is an extremely active day - the students will be unable to keep track of personal belongings such as phones. Also, little or no jewelry is best.
Lunch will be served. Please have your child bring extra water - mark and put in a string bag or carry a thermos.
Friday, June 16th - 11 am dismissal. Last day of school. Students will be "clapped out" of the building :)
Monday, June 12th -
There is no written homework.
We will continue to work with The Giver - be sure to have your book in school.
Bring games to school for the rest of the week.
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Friday, June 9th
ELA - Finish reading The Giver by Monday.
iPads have been collected - students who were absent or who did not have the charger, be sure to bring everything on Monday.
***A red Confirmation folder was sent home to those students in our class who will be receiving Confrimation at Our Lady Queen of Peace in the fall. Please review as there are upcoming due dates.
St. Christopher's Day Carnival will be help on Saturday, June 24th with rain date of Sunday, June 25th. The event is open to current St. Christopher School familes and is a free event. However, you must respone with the number of adults and the number of children in your family who will be attending in order to be admitted. A flyer was sent home today. Responses due by Monday, June 12th. Thank you.
This Monday, June 12th we will have our ring day cake and end of year class party. We will do this after lunch. I have asked students to bring in chips - I have the cake and all the paper goods. Please send your child with an extra drink. Students may wear gym unifoms.
Thursday, June 15th - Field Day at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School.
SJBS is providing t-shirts for our kids to wear. Please wear with St. Christopher School gym shorts.
Students may bring their phones to school if they usually do, but they must be left in school in their school bags in the closet. It is an extremely active day - the students will be unable to keep track of personal belongings such as phones. Also, little or no jewelry is best.
Lunch will be served. Your child may bring extra water.
Friday, June 16th - 11 am dismissal. Last day of school. Students will be "clapped out" of the building.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
Thursday, June 8th
It was lovely celebrating ring day Mass with you today. What a beautiful job everyone did reading and singing :)
Tomorrow, Friday, June 9th is a half day with an 11 am dismissal.
Students will recieve their memory books tomorrow.
Grade 7 may wear their gym clothes tomorrow.
I will collect iPads and chargers tomorrow. Please return the original charger - the cube and the wire.
***A red Confirmation folder was sent home to those students in our class who will be receiving Confrimation at Our Lady Queen of Peace in the fall. Please review as there are upcoming due dates.
St. Christopher's Day Carnival will be help on Saturday, June 24th with rain date of Sunday, June 25th. The event is open to current St. Christopher School familes and is a free event. However, you must respone with the number of adults and the number of children in your family who will be attending in order to be admitted. A flyer was sent home today. Responses due by June 12th. Thank you.
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Grade 7 End of Year Activiites:
Grade 7 has several special activities planned over the next couple of weeks. I thought it would be helpful for you to have the information all in one place.
Monday, June 12th - Ring day cake and end of year class party. We will do this after lunch. I have asked students to bring in chips - I have the cake and all the paper goods. Please send your child with an extra drink. Students may wear gym unifoms.
Thursday, June 15th - Field Day at St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School.
SJBS is providing t-shirts for our kids to wear. Please wear with St. Christopher School gym shorts.
Students may bring their phones to school if they usually do, but they must be left in school in their school bags in the closet. It is an extremely active day - the students will be unable to keep track of personal belongings such as phones. Also, little or no jewelry is best.
Lunch will be served. Your child may bring extra water.
Friday, June 16th - 11 am dismissal. Last day of school. Students will be "clapped out" of the building.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
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Wednesday, June 7th -
Religion final exam tomorrow. It is our last exam!!
Ring day Mass is tomorrow at 1:15 pm in St. Christopher Church. Students will be dimsissed after the Mass. We will celebrate on Monday. Students must be in full spring uniform, even though it is pizza lunch. They may wear their gym clothes on Friday instead.
**Please note - a red Confirmation folder was sent home to those students in our class who will be receiving Confrimation at Our Lady Queen of Peace in the fall. Please review as there are upcoming due dates.
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Tuesday, June 6th -
ELA final part 2 tomorrow - extended response.
Social Studies - Complete first lady poster if you have not already handed it in.
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Monday, June 5th -
There is no testing tomorrow. Wednesday is ELA final exam part two and Thursday is religion final exam.
Class outing to to OLQP is tomorrow. A pizza lunch will be provided. Spring uniforms please.
Social Studies - First Lady poster project due tomorrow.
T-shirts for our class trip to St. Joseph-by-the-Sea were handed out today. Students will wear these on the trip next week, Thursday, June 15th, with their St. Christopher School gym shorts.
***A notice was sent home regarding iPad collection and return to St. Jospeph-by-the-Sea High School. They will be brought to the school on the day of our field trip next week, but I am collecting them this Friday, June 10th. You will be notified on Friday if there is damage on your child's iPad that will require payment of the $60 deductible. Students must bring iPad and charger to school on Friday.
Continue reading The Giver.
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Friday, June 2nd -
Math final Monday.
ELA - Read chapters 6 - 8 of The Giver.
Grade 7 & 8 breakfast is Monday. Wear gym uniform.
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Thursday, June 1st
Social Studies final tomorrow.
If you have not returned your field trip permission slip/s or emergency forms, please do so tomorrow.
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Wednesday, May 31st -
ELA - Read The Giver chapter 4.
ELA Part 1 final is tomorrow - study academic vocabulary.
Our St. Christopher School rings have arrived!
We are happy to announce that our ring day ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 8th at 1:15 pm. All families are welcome to attend.
Students will be dismissed after the Mass.
On Monday, June 12th, we will have a cake for the students school to celebrate ring day and the end of the year.
Thank you for your patience while we were awaiting the arrival of the rings so that we could announce a date.
School Mass is tomorrow, June 1st, 9 am - all are welcome to attend.
Last Bingo is tomorrow, June 1 - $5.00 per card.
Permission slips were sent home for two field trips. Only one Field Trip Emergency Information Form is needed. Please fill out completely.
June 6th - Students who are attending Our Lady Queen of Peace next school year will be having a visit to the school.
June 15 - Students will attend a field day sponsored by St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School. This will include games, activities, and lunch.
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Friday, May 26th
Social Studies - Choose a first lady to do a project in class next week. The following link will be helpful - it is also posted on your Social Studies Google Classroom:
https://www.whitehousehistory.org/collections/first-lady-biographies
School Mass on Thursday, May 1st, 9 am - all are welcome to attend.
Last Bingo is Thursday, June 1 - $5.00 per card.
Permission slips were sent home today for two field trips. Only one Field Trip Emergency Information Form is needed.
June 6th - Students who are attending Our Lady Queen of Peace next school year will be having a visit to the school.
June 15 - Students will attend a field day sponsored by St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School. This will include games, activities, and lunch.
Please note the following regarding iPad return:
Students will return the iPads on the day of the field trip.
If your child will not be attending the field trip, they may hand me the iPad the day before and I will return it for them.
*If a student does not attend the trip or hand me the iPad prior to the trip, the family will be responsible to returning the iPad to St. Joseph-by-the-Sea High School.
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Assessments May 22 - May 26
Wednesday, May 24th - Vocabulary and Spelling - words from The Giver.
Thursday, May 25th -
Memories due tomorrow.
Religion final sacrament essay due tomorrow.
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Wednesday, May 24th -
ELA - Read chapter 3 of The Giver - answer the questions on ELA Classroom.
Pizza lunch is tomorrow.
Hot pretzels Friday.
Tuesday, May 23rd -
ELA - Spelling/Vocabulary quiz - words from The Giver.
Hot pretzels will be distributed at lunch time on Friday. Payment due tomorrow. $2.00 each.
Pizza lunch is Thursday.
Monday, May 22nd -
Grade 7 Memories are due Friday
Religion - Due Wednesday - complete the essay question on sacraments posted on your final review.
ELA - Read chapter 1 The Giver. Answer the questions posted on ELA Classroom.
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ELA -
Pizza lunch is Thursday, May 25th - please remit payment by tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23rd.
Hot pretzels (disttibuted at lunchtime) available Friday, May 26th - $2.00 each - payment due o later than Wednesday, May 24th.
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Friday, May 19th -
Religion - Complete the chapter 18 review handout (TBG).
Pizza lunch is Thursday, May 25th - please remit payment by Tuesday, May 23rd.
Hot pretzels (disttibuted at lunchtime) available Friday, May 26th - $2.00 each - payment due o later than Wednesday, May 24th.
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Assessments Monday, May 15th - Friday, May 19th:
Tuesday, May 16th - "Flowers for Algernon" test.
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Thursday, May 18th -
ELA/Vocabulary - Complete The Giver vocabulary on ELA Classroom #s 21 - 25.
MAP testing will continue tomorrow. iPads must be fully charged, and please eat breakfast.
Make-up gym is tomorrow, Friday, May 19th - wear gym uniform :)
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Wednesday, May 17th -
ELA/Vocabulary - Complete The Giver vocabulary on ELA Classroom #s 15 - 20.
MAP testing will continue this week. iPads must be fully charged, and please eat breakfast.
School Mass is this tomorrow, May 18th - all are welcome to attend - 9am.
Bingo is tomorrow, May 18th - $5.00 per game .
Make-up gym on Friday, May 19th - wear gym uniform :)
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Tuesday, May 16th -
ELA/Vocabulary - Complete The Giver vocabulary on ELA Classroom #s 8 - 14.
MAP testing will continue this week. iPads must be fully charged, and please eat breakfast.
OLG meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 16th is CANCELLED.
School Mass is this Thursday, May 18th - all are welcome to attend - 9am.
Bingo Thursday - $5.00 per game - flyer sent home.
Make-up gym on Friday, May 19th - wear gym uniform :)
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Monday, May 15th -
ELA - "Flowers for Algernon" test tomorrow.
ELA/Vocabulary - Complete The Giver vocabulary on ELA Classroom #s 3 - 7.
MAP testing will continue this week. iPads must be fully charged, and please eat breakfast.
May Crowning is tomorrow in the gym. Students may bring Rosary beads if they wish to do so.
OLG meeting Tuesday, May 16th is CANCELLED.
School Mass is this Thursday, May 18th - all are welcome to attend - 9am.
Make-up gym on Friday, May 19th - wear gym uniform :)
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Friday, May 12th -
ELA - "Flowers for Algernon" illustrated poem with two paragraphs due Monday.
Please come to school rested as MAP testing will continue next week. iPads must be fully charged, and please eat breakfast.
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Assessments Tuesday, May 9th - Friday, May 12th -
Tuesday, May 9th - social studies chapter 10 - short response based on passage
Wednesday, May 10th - social studies chapter 10 test - 10-1, 10-2, 10-3 (notes posted on SS Classroom)
Friday, May 12th - religion chapter 17 quiz
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Thursday, May 11th -
Religion - Chapter 17 quiz
ELA - Have your two paragraphs for the "Flowers for Algernon" poem either printed or written out on loose leaf (full heading please)
Plant sale tomorrow - you may wear your gym uniform - bring a shoe box to carry your plants if you can. Parents welcome to shop with their students. Our time to shop is 11:15 am - 11:45 am.
Wednesday, May 10th -
ELA - "Flowers for Algernon" - If you have not already completed and shared your poem with me for printing, please do so tonight. Write your two paragraph response on loose leaf with a full heading. We will illustrate in class tomorrow.
MAP testing begins tomorrow. Please eat breakfast and be rested. Please be sure that your iPad is fully charged.
OLG will be having an ice cream treat for our students tomorrow.
Plant Sale Friday, May 12th - Grade 7 shopping time is 11:15am - 11:45 am.
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Tuesday, May 9th -
Social Studies test tomorrow - Chapter 10 - notes on SS Classroom.
MAP testing begins this week. Please eat breakfast and be rested. Please be sure that your iPad is fully charged.
Plant Sale Friday, May 12th - Grade 7 shopping time is 11:15am - 11:45 am.
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Friday, May 5th -
There is no school on Monday, May 8th - teacher conference day
ELA - Answer Google question on ELA Classroom.
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Thursday, May 4th -
ELA - Answer Google question "Flowers for Algernon."
Basket auction is tomorrow. Chances for raffles will be sold. Students may also purchase snacks and drinks. Parents welcome - grade 7 time at the raffle is 9:45am - 10:15am.
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Wednesday, May 3rd -
ELA - Answer questions on "Flowers for Algernon" handout - questions May 15th - June 5th.
Pizza lunch is Thursday :)
Basket auction is Friday - raffles and goodies to eat will be available to purchase. Grade 7 will be going to the auction at 9:45am - 10:15am. Parents welcome.
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Tuesday, May 2nd -
There is no written homework tonight.
NYS Mathematics test part 2 is tomorrow.
Please go to sleep early - come to school rested :)
Please eat breakfast.
Bring a minimum of two #2 pencils, sharpened.
Have a silent reading book.
Pizza lunch is Thursday :)
Basket auction is Friday - raffles and goodies to eat will be available to purchase. Grade 7 will be going to the auction at 9:45am - 10:15am. Parents welcome.
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Monday, May 1st -
There is no written homework tonight.
NYS Mathematics test is tomorrow and Wednesday.
Please go to sleep early - come to school rested :)
Please eat breakfast.
Bring a minimum of two #2 pencils, sharpened.
Have a silent reading book.
Pizza lunch is Thursday :)
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Friday, April 28th -
There are no classroom tests scheduled for next week.
NYS Mathematics State testing is next week on Tuesday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 3rd.
Please be prepared with at least two #2 pencils. Please be rested and eat breakfast :)
Each student must have a silent reading book. It is the only activity permitted upon completion of the exam while waiting for others.
ELA - Answer Google question ("Flowers for Algernon" theme) on ELA Classroom.
Religion - Chapter 17 - Answer NTG # 3.
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Thursday, April 27th -
Please bring in a donation for the Cinco de Mayo Basket Raffle Fair - grade 7 is is being asked to donate chips. Thank you.
ELA - Answer "Flowers for Algernon" questions from April 6th - April 18th.
Religion -
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Wednesday, April 26th -
ELA - "Flowers for Algernon" Reread March 25th Progress Report - answer corresponding question on your story guide.
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Tuesday, April 25th -
OLG meeting tonight in school library at 7:30 pm.
Reminder - if you haven't done so already, please send in $2.00 per child - we are celebrating our principal, nurse, office staff, and custodian. Thank you :)
ELA - Reread "Flowers for Algernon" entry for Progress Report March 8th - answer March 8 question
Monday, April 24th -
Religion - Review chapter 16 - open book classwork tomorrow.
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Friday, April 21st -
Religion - Complete chapter 16 review page 179 - #s 1 -10
Thursday, April 20th -
Congratulations on a job well done - you all worked so hard on your state exams and I am very proud of you :)
NYS ELA Exams will be administered this week on Wednesday and Thursday, April 19th and April 20th. Please be prepared as follows:
*Have a minimum of two sharpened #2 pencils.
*Have a silent reading book - this is the only activity that is permissible after you complete your test.
*Be well rested.
*Eat breakfast.
Wednesday, April 19th -
NYS ELA Exam Part 2 tomorrow - please see guidelines above.
Tuesday, April 18th -
NYS ELA Exam Part 1 tomorrow - please see guidelines above.
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Monday, April 17th -
Pizza lunch is this Friday - order forms were distributed todayl
ELA - Complete passage on ELA Classroom - 10 annotations, answer multiple choice.
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Wednesday, April 5th -
Have a blessed Easter and a restful break.
ELA State tests are Wednesday and Thursday of the week we return from the break - April 19th and 20th.
ELA - Your Easter break homework is posted above in the documents section and is also posted on ELA Classroom. Hard paper copies were distributed to those who requested them. Do 10 annotations for each passage and answer all of the questions.
Pizza lunch Friday, April 21st - payment due Wednesday, April 19th.
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Assessments April 3 - April 5
Tuesday, April 4th - Social Studies Quiz Lessons 10-1 & 10-2
Homework and Reminders
Tuesday, Arpil 4th -
ELA - IXL - Choose a strand "Recommended For You" - Complete 15 minutes.
Quarter 3 report cards werer released on Educate today.
Please clean out your folders - keep social studies ch 10 ntg and religion ch 16 ntg. You can take out all other social stuides and religion. You can take out all ELA.
Pizza lunch is tomorrow.
There is NO CATAPULT tomorrow.
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Monday, April 3rd -
Religion - Complete Ch 16 NTG questions that go with text page 175 (#s 4 - 9).
Social Studies - Quiz Lessons 10-1 & 10-2. Study NTG for these sections.
Tomorrow is a half-day, 11 am dismissal - report cards will be released on Educate - report card conferences 11:40 - 3:00 - if you requested an appointment, your confirmed time has been sent home.
Tomorrow is a free dress down day for all who participated in the Bread of Life food drive.
Wednesday is pizza lunch. Money due no later than tomorrow. There is NO AFTERSCHOOL CATAPULT on Wednesday.
Crafty Kids in house trip on Tuesday, April 25th - $15 cash payment due Wednesday.
School Rings - We are so happy that the students are very excited and happy about having school rings from St. Christopher School. I do apologize for the rush in ordering, but we want to make sure that we are able to order with enought time to give them a ring day ceremony.
Orders must be placed by tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4th. If you did not send in your order today, I gave your child a copy of the paperwork to bring home. Thank you :)
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**Please see notice sent home regarding school rings - this is time sensitive. Thank you :)
Bingo and raffle are Monday, April 3rd.
Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, April 4th. Conferences 11:40 am - 3:00 pm. If you wish to schedule an appointlment, please reutrn the handout with your requested times indicated. Tuesday is also a dress down day for all of the students who participted in the Bread of Life food drive.
Wednesday, April 4th is pizza lunch.
Crafty Kids in house trip is on Tuesday, April 25th. Please send payment, $15.00 if you have not done so already - cash only please.
ELA - Complete IXL Quiz titled 3/31
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Assessments March 27 - March 31st -
Religion - Chapter 15 test - Wednesday, March 29th
Homework -
Thursday, March 30th -
Reminders -
Tomorrow, Friday, March 31st is a half day for grade 7 students - 11 am dismissal.
Bingo and raffle are Monday, April 3rd.
Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, April 4th. Conferences 11:40 am - 3:00 pm. If you wish to schedule an appointlment, please reutrn the handout with your requested times indicated. Tuesday is also a dress down day for all of the students who participted in the Bread of Life food drive.
Wednesday, April 4th is pizza lunch.
Crafty Kids in house trip is on Tuesday, April 25th. Please send payment, $15.00 if you have not done so already - cash only please.
ELA - IXL - Please complete 20 minutes of one ELA strand - "Recommendations"
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Wednesday, March 29th -
ELA/Reading - Complete "Casey at the Bat" assignment - posted ELA Classroom.
Tomorrow is last day for food drive donations - dress down for participants TBA.
*Tear-offs to make appointments for parent-teacher conference on April 4 were distributed - please return even if you are not requesting a conference at this time.
Food drive donations due Thursday.
Bingo and Raffle are Monday, April 3rd.
Chocolate money is due.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th - response is due by April 5th.
Basket raffle donations $5 per student or $10 per family due April 17th.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
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Tuesday, March 28th -
Religion - Chapter 15 test tomorrow.
**Tear-offs to make appointments for parent-teacher conference on April 4 were distributed today - please return even if you are not requesting a conference at this time.
Food drive donations due Thursday.
Chocolate money is due.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th - response is due by April 5th.
Basket raffle donations $5 per student or $10 per family due April 17th.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
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Social Studies - Complete Guided Reading Activity handout 10-2.
Also, if you did not finish today's classwork - NTG section 2 'Westward Bound' #s 1 - 8 in class today, finish it for homework.
Food drive donations due Thursday.
Chocolate money is due.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th - response is due by April 5th.
Basket raffle donations $5 per student or $10 per family due April 17th.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit are being offered to students - a flyer went home today - $5.00 per kit - due no later than March 27th if you would like to purchase. Cash only please.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
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Friday, March 24th -
ELA/Reading - Complete "The Bike" assignment posted on ELA Classroom.
Food drive donations due Thursday.
Chocolate money is due.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit are being offered to students - a flyer went home today - $5.00 per kit - due no later than March 27th if you would like to purchase. Cash only please.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
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St. Christopher School students will be paraticipating in the Bread of Life Food Drive. It is a great opportunity for our students to perform an act of service during the Lenten season. Please send in a donation of any dry or canned food. Especially needed are the following: pasta, rice, cereal, jarred tomato sauce, peanut butter and jelly, canned vegetables, canned soups, baby food. The drive benefits members of the Staten Island community. Students will receive a dress down day for participtation (date to be announced). Donations are due by Thursday, March 30th. Thank you so much for your generosity.
There are no announced assessments next week, March 20th - March 24th
Thursday, March 23rd -
There is no written homework tonight.
Half-day, 11 am dismissal tomorrow, March 24th. $2.00 dress down.
Chocolate money is due.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit are being offered to students - a flyer went home today - $5.00 per kit - due no later than March 27th if you would like to purchase. Cash only please.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
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Tuesday, March 21st -
Social Studies - Complete chapter 10 NTG #s 13 - 17.
Pizza lunch is tomorrow March 22nd.
Wednesday, March 22nd -
ELA - IXL Suggested skill G.1 (UVZ) Draw inferences from literary texts - 30 minutes
Half-day, 11 am dismissal this Friday, March 24th. $2.00 dress down.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on tomorrow, March 31st. A handout with a tear-off was sent home so that we may know who will be picking up your child. Please return as soon as possible.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit are being offered to students - a flyer went home today - $5.00 per kit - due no later than March 27th if you would like to purchase. Cash only please.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
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Tuesday, March 21st -
Social Studies - Complete chapter 10 NTG #s 13 - 17.
Pizza lunch is tomorrow March 22nd.
Reminder - please wear your all white sneakers with the spring uniform.
Spring pictures are this Thursday, March 23rd. You may wear your spring uniforom or dress down or up.
Half-day, 11 am dismissal this Friday, March 24th. $2.00 dress down.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st. A handout with a tear-off was sent home so that we may know who will be picking up your child. Please return as soon as possible.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating Kit are being offered to students - a flyer went home today - $5.00 per kit - due no later than March 27th if you would like to purchase. Cash only please.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
Friday, March 17th -
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st. A handout with a tear-off was sent home so that we may know who will be picking up your child. Please return as soon as possible.
A flyer was sent home for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Spring pictures will be on Thursday, March 23rd. Students may wear their spring uniform or dress up.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
Friday, March 24th is a half day, 11 am dismissal.
ELA - Annotate and answer questions - "Antarctica's Hidden Wetland: From Ice to E.T." This is exported on your ELA Classroom. A total of 10 annotations, please.
Social Studies - Complete chapter 10 NTG #s 9 - 12.
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Assessments March 13 - March 17th
Tuesday - Quarter 3 Reading - Part 1
Wednesday - Religion chapter 14 - "Baptism"
Thursday - Quarter 3 Reading Part 2
Friday - Grammar Quiz - Commonly Confused Words (accept, except; all ready, already; all together, altogether; a lot - always two words; between, among; its, it's; their, there, they're; who's, whose)
Thursday, March 16th -
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st. A handout with a tear-off was sent home so that we may know who will be picking up your child. Please return as soon as possible.
A flyer was sent home today for the Father-Son baseball outing event, a FerryHawks game, which will take place on Saturday, April 29th.
Spring pictures will be on Thursday, March 23rd. Students may wear their spring uniform or dress up.
Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Students may dress down - green - $2.00. Or students may wear gym uniform as it is a make up gym day. If dressing down, please wear sneakers so you can participate in gym.
We will be having an in house class trip on Tuesday, April 25th. "Crafty Kids" will be coming in to do a painting with our students. The cost is $15.00 (cash only please). An information sheet was sent home today. **Please send your child in with a smock or old t-shirt to wear. Thank you.
ELA - Grammar quiz tomorrow - commonly confused words - see post above.
Religion - Chapter 15 NTG p 164 questions #s 1 - 4.
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Wednesday, March 15th -
Spring pictures are Thursday, March 23rd. Forms were sent home today.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st. A handout with a tear-off was sent home today so that we may know who will be picking up your child.
For SJBS - if you have not finished your slide show for presentation, please complete and be ready to do so next week.
ELA - Reading test part 2 tomorrow (written response).
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Tuesday, March 14th -
Spring pictures are Thursday, March 23rd. Forms were sent home today.
Grade 7 has a half-day, 11 am dismissal on Friday, March 31st. A handout with a tear-off was sent home today so that we may know who will be picking up your child.
ELA - Rework extended response essay if it needed - if you handed in today, your assignment is complete.
Religion - Chapter 14 test tomorrow.
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Monday, March 13th -
Due to inclement weather, students may wear gym uniforms tomorrow.
Friday, March 10th -
*There is no school on Monday, March 13th - teacher conference day.
ELA - Extended response for "Excerpt from Marine Mammals in Captivity" and "Excerpt from What Zoo Critics Don't Understand" is due Tuesday.
In case you were absent on Friday and do not have the passages at home, I have posted them on your ELA Classroom.
***Be sure that your assignment is written neatly or typed. If typed you must print and hand in. If typed, follow standard paramenters - Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced. Don't forget to use a full heading and put a title.
Social Studies - Chapter 10 NTG #s 1 - 8
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Thursday, March 9th -
Tomorrow is a half day - 11 am dismissal.
Religion - Complete text p 159 #s 1 - 10.
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Wednesday, March 8th -
Pizza lunch tomorrow.
ELA - Answer the two short response questions that go with the passage "Excerpt from What Zoo Critics Don't Understand." Answer these on the paper handed out in class today.
Tuesday, March 7th -
ELA - IXL - Go to Recommended Skills and choose one skill to practice - 20 minutes.
Religion - Complete NTG #s 13 - 15.
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Monday, March 6th -
Pizza lunch is Thursday - payment due tomorrow.
Friday is half-day with 11 am dismissal.
Monday, March 13th - School is closed - teacher meeting
Reading - IXL T.4 (SGN) Words with mis- 20 minutes
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Friday, March 3rd -
ELA - Practice Coach Plus pages 130 - 133. Write 6 gist statements and answer the questions.
Religion - Finish Value of the Month (Service) artwork. Illustrate your nicenews.com article - write a caption of 1 - 2 sentences describing your picture (what service is being performed).
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Wednesday, March 1 st -
Social Studies - Test tomorrow "Civics in Action" Sections 2 & 3.
Religion - Chapter 14 NTG #s 1 - 12 (if you did not complete in school)
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Monday, Feb 27th - ELA - IXL - Suggested skill I.1 or search 5LX - Tracing an argument - 15 minimum
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ELA - Winter Homeowork packet is posted on ELA Classroom and in the Documents section at the top of this stream. Read passages, write gist statements, answer questions. You do not need to print it. You may send to notability - please do not forget to attach it back to Classroom.
Assessments Week of February 13th - February 17th:
Wednesday, February 15th - Religion Chapter 13
Thrusday, February 16th -
ELA - Reading - Choose one of the short responses you wrote for passage "Bringing Solar Power to Indian Country." Revise and edit - write your final copy on loose leaf with heading. You may type it but must be able to print and hand in.
Grammar - Commonly Confused Words Lesson 64, Exercise 2 on page 222.
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Wednesday, February 15th -
There is NO AFTER SCHOOL or CATAPULT today.
Grammar - Complete Commonly Confused Words on ELA Classroom - p 220, exercise 2.
Math - Complete Mrs. Drivick's math assignment
Science - Complete Mrs. Drivick's sceince assignment
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Tuesday, February 14th -
**There will be NO AFTER SCHOOL or CATAPULT on Wednesday, Februrary 15th.
Bingo Friday, February 17th.
Pizza lunch tomorrow.
Religion - Chapter 13 test tomorrow.
Monday, February 13th -
Dress Down tomorrow - pink or red for Valentine's Day :) $2.00 or you can use NUT card.
Pizza lunch is Wedensday, February 15th.
ELA/Grammar - 1) their, they're, there worksheet on ELA Classrooom
2) Coach pages 110 - 113 - write gists and answer all questions.
Religion - Chapter 13 Kahoot has been posted in Religion Classroom. Use this and your chapter 13 NTG to prepare for religion test on Wednesday.
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Friday, February 10th -
Pizza lunch is Wedensday, February 15th.
ELA/Reading - Coach book pages 102 - 105. Write gist statements and complete the "Reading Guide" promts. Answer all questions.
Religion - Chapter Review p 149 including essay
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Assessments Next Week:
Thursday, February 9th - ELA/Grammar - possessive nouns
Homework -
Thursday, February 9th -
Tomorrow is a 1/2 day dismissal - 11 am.
Pizza lunch next Wednesday, February 15th.
Religion -
Complete chapter 13 NTG #s 12 - 14.
Social Studies - 1) EdPuzzle - Exported on SS Classroom
2) Judicial Branch handout
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Wednesday, February 8th -
Report Cards posted on Educate today.
Friday is a 1/2 day dismissal - 11 am.
Pizza lunch next Wednesday, February 15th.
ELA - Grammar Quiz tomorrow - possessive nouns - rules and examples posted on ELA Classroom
Finish gist statements, 3-2-1 sheet, and multiple choice questions for passage "Uncommon Instruments."
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Tuesday, February 7th -
Religion - Complete NTG questions 8 - 11.
ELA - Complete 15 minutes EACH of the following IXL Strands:
T.3 (word part sub)
Z.3 (antonym context clues)
Monday, February 6th -
Report cards will be available Wednesday on Educate.
Friday is a half-day with a 11 am dismissal.
Religiion - Ch 13 NTG #s 6 and 7
ELA -
1) Handout Text-Dependent Questions for "The New Colossus"
2) Handout - Comparing Two or More texts - complete using "Excerpt from The Statue of Liberty" and "The New Colossus"
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Friday, Feburary 3rd -
Midterm grades were sent home today - please return Monday with parent signature.
ELA - Practice Coach pages 106 - 109. Read the passage, write gist statements, answer multiple choice and short response question.
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Homework
Thursday, February 2nd -
BINGO tomorrow - you may still purchase boards $5.00 each.
If you would like to purchase a Valentine's Day cookie decorating kit, tomorrow is the last day for payment. $5.00 each.
We will be attending Mass tomorrow to celebrate Catholic Schools Week and the feast of St. Blaise. All are welcome to attend - 9am St. Christopher Church.
Students may wear gym uniforms due to the cold.
ELA - 1) Complete summary of passage "Excerpt from The Statue of Liberty"
Use your gist statements as a guide. 2) Comple the 3-2-1 handout distributed toda
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Wednesday, February 1st -
Religion/ELA - Final draft of religion essay - value of the month "compassion due tomorrow. First drafts have already been completed. Complete your final draft on loose leaf with a full heading. **Assignment is posted on your Religion Google Classroom.
Tomorrow is the book/treat sale. Students will have the opportunity to buy books and snacks.
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ELA -
Tuesday, January 31st -
ELA - Final draft of extended response essay on "Persistent" and "Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World"due tomorrow. This is to be done on loose leaf with a full heading.
Religion - Complete chapter 13 note-taking guide question #s 1 - 5.
Dress down day tomorrow - if you have not already brought in your food donation, please do so. Thank you.
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Monday, January 30th -
ELA - IXL - Suggested Strand O.4 - this is the same one done in class today. Please complete 15 minutes of practice.
Wednesday, February 1st - Dress Down
We are participating in a food drive for Catholic Schools Week. All food brought in will go to our parish food pantry. Specifically need are boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and jelly. However, any dry or canned good is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Schools Week is a great time for our students to think about service to those in need. As a special thank you, all students who bring in a donation will have a dress down day on Wednesday, Februray 1st. Thank you for your support.
Thursday, February 2nd - Book and Treat Sale
Friday, February 3rd - Mass in celebration of St. Blaise - 9 am at St. Christopher Church
Bingo in afternoon.
Saturday, February 4th - Father/Daughter Dance
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Friday, January 28th -
ELA - Answer the following question based on "Persistent" from Words with Wings. Complete this on loose leaf with a full heading.
How do Gabby’s feelings change during the course of the poem “Persistent”? Use two details from the poem to support your response. Complete on looseleaf.
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Next Week is Catholic Schools Week :)
Thursday, February 2nd - Book and Treat Sale
Friday, February 3rd - Mass in celebration of St. Blaise - 9 am at St. Christopher Church
Saturday, February 4th - Father/Daughter Dance
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We are participating in a food drive for Catholic Schools Week. All food brought in will go to our parish food pantry. Specifically need are boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and jelly. However, any dry or canned good is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Schools Week is a great time for our students to think about service to those in need. As a special thank you, all students who bring in a donation will have a dress down day on Wednesday, Februray 1st. Thank you for your support.
Next Week is Catholic Schools Week :)
Thursday, February 2nd - Book and Treat Sale
Friday, February 3rd - Mass in celebration of St. Blaise - 9 am at St. Christopher Church
Saturday, February 4th - Father/Daughter Dance
We are participating in a food drive for Catholic Schools Week. All food brought in will go to our parish food pantry. Specifically need are boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and jelly. However, any dry or canned good is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Schools Week is a great time for our students to think about service to those in need. As a special thank you, all students who bring in a donation will have a dress down day on Wednesday, Februray 1st. Thank you for your support.
There are NO assessments this week.
Homework -
Thrusday, January 26th -
We are participating in a food drive for Catholic Schools Week. All food brought in will go to our parish food pantry. Specifically need are boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and jelly. However, any dry or canned good is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Schools Week is a great time for our students to think about service to those in need. As a special thank you, all students who bring in a donation will have a dress down day on Wednesday, Februray 1st. Thank you for your support.
Social Studies - Legislative Branch of Government handout - read, write gists, answer questions on back
Reading - IXL - Grade 8 skill FF.5 - Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns 15 minutes
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Wednesday, January 25th -
We are participating in a food drive for Catholic Schools Week. All food brought in will go to our parish food pantry. Specifically need are boxed mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and jelly. However, any dry or canned good is greatly appreciated.
Catholic Schools Week is a great time for our students to think about service to those in need. As a special thank you, all students who bring in a donation will have a dress down day on Wednesday, Februray 1st. Thank you for your support.
Religion -
Complete #8 on chapter 20 NTG. Complete chapter review text p 223 #s 1 - 8.
ELA - On loose leaf with a full heading - Answer the following question based on "The Strictest School in the World"
In "Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World," how does the shift between paragraphs 6 and 7 contribute to the story. Use two details from the story to support your response.
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Tuesday, Jauary 24th -
1) ELA - On loose leaf with a full heading - Answer the following question based on "The Strictest School in the World"
In paragraph 3, what is the most likely the author's purpose for including details about the girls Emmaline knows? Support your response with two details from the text.
2) IXL U.4 - Determining the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots 15 minutes
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Monday, January 23rd -
ELA -
Possessive Nouns - ELA Classroom - finish providing the plural possessive form of the nouns #s 1 - 25 (not the proper nouns)
IXL - Sugggested skill U.4 - Determining the meanings of words with Greet and Latin roots
Friday, January 20th -
ELA -
1) ELA Google Classroom - "Football" assignment
2) IXL Suggested Skill U3 - Determine the meaning of Greek and Latin roots - 30 minutes
Midterm Schedule January 17th - January 20
Tuesday, January 17th - ELA Part 2 - Vocabualry and Extended Response
Wednesday, January 18th - Math
Friday, January 20th - Social Studies
Homework
Thursday, January 19th -
Social Studies - Midterm tomorrow
Wednesday, January 18th
ELA - Reread passage and answer multple choice questions for "The Car."
IXL - Z.4 - Use context to identify the meaning of a word - 20 minutes.
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Tuesday, January 17th -
ELA - ELA Classroom - Read "The Car" passage. Write a gist statement for every paragraph. Do not answer multiple choice questions.
The Father - Daughter sweeheart dance is Saturday, February 4, 2023. Flyers have been distributed and emailed.
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Friday, January 13 th
ELA - EdPuzzle - singular possessive nouns - posted on Google Classroom
IXL - 15 minutes - T8 - words with -able & -ible
Midterm Schedule January 9 - January 13th -
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - ELA Part 1 - Reading Comprehension/Multiple Choice and Grammar - Study your rules for making nouns plural. **Vocabualry will be assessed with ELA Part 2
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 - Religion
Friday, January 13, 2023 - Science
Homework
Thursday, January 12th -
Reading - IXL - A.1 - Determine the main idea of a passage. Minimum 15 minutes.
Tomorrow is a half-day - 11 am dismissal.
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Wednesday, January 11th -
Pizza lunch tomorrow.
Reading - IXL A.1 - Determine the main idea of a passage - 15 minutes
Tuesday, January 10th -
Friday is a half day - 11 am dismissal
Religion - Midterm tomorrow - Review on Relgion Google Classroom
Please be sure to come to school each day with your iPads charged.
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Monday, January 9th -
Reading - Part 1 Midterm tomorrow. Reading comprehension / multiple choice and grammar - making nouns plural.
Friday, January 6th -
Please continue to go to bring in Mass bulletins.
There is no written homework - use your time to study for midterms. Please come to school rested and with fully charged iPad.
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Assessment Schedule January 3rd - January 6th - Revised
Tuesday, January 3rd - Reading Comprehension Part 1 (multiple choice)
Wednesday, January 4th -
1) Reading Comprehension - Tuesday & Wednesday
2) Religion chapter 8 - Thursday
Thursday, January 5th -
Please be sure to have charged iPad in school each day :).
School Mass tomorrow at 9 am. Please arrive to school on time. No NUT cards please.
There is no written homework - please use your time to study for upcoming midterms :)
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Wednesday, January 4th -
Religion - Chapter 8 quiz tomorrow
There is no written homework - please use your time to study :)
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Tuesday, January 3rd -
Students may wear school gym uniforms Wednesday, Jan 4th & Thursday, Jan 5th.
Please be sure to have iPads charged fully each day. MAP testing will begin.
The midterm schedule and outlines are posted above under Documents. Reviews have also been posted to respective Google Classrooms.
There is no written homework tonight - rest, study, go to sleep early.
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Reading - Homework is posted above under Documents as well as on ELA Classroom. A printed copy was also distributed. Due upon return on January 3rd.
The midterm schedule and outlines are posted above under Documents. Reviews have also been posted to respective Google Classrooms.
Have a blessed Christmas - wishing you all the best in the 2023!
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Assessment Schudule Dec 19th - Dec 22nd
Tuesday, December 20th - Social Studies - Preamble and Principals of the Constitution - first three pages of "Civics in Action" NTG
Wednesday, December 21st -
ELA - Final draft of "Goldilocks" extended response due tomorrow.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Gifts will be exchanged on the last day before the break - Thursday, December 22nd :)
Pizza lunch is Thursday, Decdmber 22nd.
Bingo & Raffle are Thursday, Deceber 22nd $5.00 per Bingo card. Raffles $1 each or $5 for 6 chances.
I will provide a treat for the students tomorrow afternoon. Please send an extra drink.
Tuesday, December 20th -
****The Grade 7 Midterm Schedule and Study Outline is posted above under "Documents."
ELA - IXL Suggested Skill H.1 - Reading informational texts - 15 minutes or mastery.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Gifts will be exchanged on the last day before the break - Thursday, December 22nd :)
Pizza lunch is Thursday, Decdmber 22nd.
Bingo & Raffle are Thursday, Deceber 22nd $5.00 per Bingo card. Raffles $1 each or $5 for 6 chances.
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Monday, December 19th -
Social Studies - Quiz tomorrow Preamble and Principles of the Constitution - Study first three pages of the "Civics in Action" NTG and review the Kahoots.
Reading - Reread passage " 'Goldilocks' and Life on Other Planets: Just Right or a Lot of Hype."
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Gifts will be exchanged on the last day before the break - Thursday, December 22nd :)
***Grade 7 will be having a Christmas cookie decorating event! It will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, December 20th. The children will decorate gingerbread cookies and enjoy hot cocoa. Students may wear their gym uniforms. **Students will be having a make up gym tomorrow as well.
Bingo & Raffle - Thursday, Deceber 22nd $5.00 per Bingo card. Raffles $1 each or $5 for 6 chances.
Pizza Lunch Thursday - payment due tomorrow.
Friday, December 16th -
Religion - Complete Chapter 8 Assessment p 93 - #s 1 -10).
Reading - Complete the rest of the "Goldilocks" passage questions - Continue to use the Justification sheet for the multiple choice.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Gifts will be exchanged on the last day before the break - Thursday, December 22nd :)
***Grade 7 will be having a Christmas cookie decorating event! It will take place Tuesday, December 20th. The children will decorate gingerbread cookies and enjoy hot cocoa. Students may wear their gym uniforms.
Bingo & Raffle - Thursday, Deceber 22nd $5.00 per Bingo card. Raffles $1 each or $5 for 6 chances.
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Thursday, December 15th -
Religion - Chapter 8 NTG #s 9 - 10
Social Studies - EdPuzzle is now posted on SS Classroom. If you did not do it from the EdPuzzle site last night, complete it tonight.
You may also continue to practice "Civics in Action" concepts on the Kahoot posted in SS Classroom.
Gym uniform free dress down tomorrow.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Gifts will be exchanged on the last day before the break - Thursday, December 22nd :)
***Grade 7 will be having a Christmas cookie decorating event! It will take place Tuesday, December 20th. The children will decorate gingerbread cookies and enjoy hot cocoa. Students may wear their gym uniforms.
Bingo - Thursday, Deceber 22nd $5.00 per card.
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Wednesday, December 14th
Social Studies - Ed Puzzle on The Constituion - posted in SS Classroom
Religion - Chapter 8 NTG #s 1 - 8
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Gifts will be exchanged on the last day before the break - Thursday, December 22nd :)
***Grade 7 will be having a Christmas cookie decorating event! It will take place Tuesday, December 20th. The children will decorate gingerbread cookies and enjoy hot cocoa. Students may wear their gym uniforms.
Bingo and Raffle Thursday, Dec 22nd.
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Tuesday, December 13th -
Social Studies - Complete "Civics in Action" note-taking guide "Major Principles of the Constitution" (text p 218 - 220) #s I - VII. Study all "Civics in Action" notes up to this point - Kahoot tomorrow:)
ELA - IXL - Suggested skill C.3 or search 6RG - Tone - 15 minutes or mastery.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate. Please wrap or put in a decorative bag with your child's name noted as the giver. Thank you
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***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
Monday, December 12th
ELA - IXL Suggested Skill E.3 or search BHK - Matching probems with thier solutions 15 minutes or mastery
Art - Please complete your CYO Christmas card.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
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Friday, December 9th
Social Studies - Read "Civics in Action" text pages 218 - 220. Study your notes on the Preamble, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Limited Government, and Federalism.
ELA - IXL Cause and Effect - Suggested skill E.2 or search MKL - 15 minutes or mastery.
Art - Please complete your CYO Christmas card.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is tomorrow, Thursday, December 8th.
Tuesday, Dec. 6 -
Assessments - Monday Dec 6th - Fridday, Dec 9th
Tuesday, Dec. 7 - Grammar Quiz - Making Nouns Plural
Thursday, Dec. 9 - Religion - Chapter 5 Test
Homework -
Wednesday - Dec 7 -
Religion - Chapter 5 test tomorrow
Reading - Cause-Effect assignment - Google Classroom
Social Studies - Today's Kahoot on the Preamble is posted in your SS Classroom for practice
Art - Please complete your CYO Christmas card.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
The Christmas Concert will be held this week tomorrow, Wednesday, December 7th and Friday, December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is tomorrow, Thursday, December 8th.
Tuesday, Dec. 6 -
Social Studies - For the Preamble (p 217 - 218) - first page of NTG - Create a quizlet or create flashcards. Also, hightlight the notes we took on NTG in your text.
Art - Please complete your CYO Christmas card.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
The Christmas Concert will be held this week tomorrow, Wednesday, December 7th and Friday, December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is Thursday, December 8th - money is due Tuesday, December 6th.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
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Homework
Thursday, December 1st -
There is no school tomorrow - teacher conference day.
Reading - Nature vs Nurture - Informational Text export on Google Classroom (top of stream). Pages 100 - 102 - write a gist statement for each paragraph of the article. Answer all questions.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
The Christmas Concert will be held next week on December 7th and December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is Thursday, December 8th - money is due Tuesday, December 6th.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
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Monday, Dec. 5 -
Religion - Read text p 58. Complete text p 59 #s 1 - 8.
Grammar - Quiz tomorrow - Making Nouns Plural - review rules on Google Classroom
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
The Christmas Concert will be held this week on Wednesday, December 7th and Friday, December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is Thursday, December 8th - money is due Tuesday, December 6th.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Homework
Thursday, December 1st -
There is no school tomorrow - teacher conference day.
Reading - Nature vs Nurture - Informational Text export on Google Classroom (top of stream). Pages 100 - 102 - write a gist statement for each paragraph of the article. Answer all questions.
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
The Christmas Concert will be held next week on December 7th and December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is Thursday, December 8th - money is due Tuesday, December 6th.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
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Assessments 11/28 - 12/3 -
Tuesday, 11/29 - Social Studies - Chapter 5 Vocabualry Quiz
Thursday, 12/1 - Social Studies - Chapter 5 Test - Sections 5-3 & 5-4
Wednesday, 11/30 -
Social Studies - Chapter 5 test tomorrow - sections 5-3 & 5-4
Religion - Complete Ch 5 NTG page on synoptic Gospels
Grade 7 will participate in a GRAB BAG. If your child would like to participate, please send in a gift, valued $10 - $12. Boys please buy for a boy - girls please buy for a girl. Please bring your gift by Monday, December 19th if you are going to participate.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
There is no school this Friday, December 2nd - teacher conference day.
The Christmas Concert will be held on December 7th and December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Christmas Fair - The chidlren's fair will be held itomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 1st. Grade 7 time is 9:45 am - 10:15 am. Families are welcome to come shop with their children.
There will be shopping, raffle baskets for children and adults, games, and concessions. Students may dress down in Christmas colors - free dress down - be festive!
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is Thursday, December 8th - money is due Tuesday, December 6th.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
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Tuesday, November 29th -
Reading - ELA Google Classroom export Analyzing Text Structure - "It's All in our DNA" page 99
Religion - Chapter 5 NTG #s 4 - 7.
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
There is no school this Friday, December 2nd - teacher conference day.
The Christmas Concert will be held on December 7th and December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Christmas Fair - The chidlren's fair will be held in the gym on Thursday, Dec. 1st. Grade 7 time is 9:45 am - 10:15 am. Families are welcome to come shop with their children.
There will be shopping, raffle baskets for children and adults, games, and concessions. Students may dress down in Christmas colors - free dress down - be festive!
Pizza lunch - The next pizza lunch is Thursday, December 8th - money is due Tuesday, December 6th.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Monday, November 28th -
ELA - IXL - Suggested skill E4 or search JP2 - Identify Text Structures - 15 minutes
Religion - Chapter 5 NTG #s 1 - 3.
Social Studies - Vocabulary quiz tomorrow - study words listed on SS Google Classroom
***We will continue to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. Please be sure to wear a jacket - students without a jacket will not be able to come outside.
***Student pictures sent home today. Retakes are tomorrow. If you would like a retake, return your picture packet. Students taking retakes are either in full winter uniform or dressed nicely.
DVD Christmas concert - Flyers sent home today - you may purchase a DVD by MJ Video productions - cash or check to St. Christopher's School.
There is no school this Friday, December 2nd - teacher conference day.
The Christmas Concert will be held on December 7th and December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Christmas Fair - The chidlren's fair will be held in the gym on Thursday, Dec. 1st. Grade 7 time is 9:45 am - 10:15 am. Families are welcome to come shop with their children.
There will be shopping, raffle baskets for children and adults, games, and concessions.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Wreath Walk - tonight, Monday, November 28th - 7 pm at the Church.
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Wednesday, 11/23 -
ELA/Grammar - Complete making nouns plural practice (top of Google Classroom stream). Copy the singular form, the plural form, and the rule #.
Social Studies - Complete chapter 5 review sheets handed out in class today.
There is no school on Friday, December 2nd.
The Christmas Concert will be held on December 7th and December 9th. 7th grade students are asked to wear a green shirt with black pants (jeans ok if dark, solid black). Girls way wear dress or skirt - green or black. Please be aware of the following regarding dismissal on concert days:
If you wish to take your child home after the show, you may. A flyer with a tear off was sent home today. Please fill out to let us know your wishes regarding dismissal. Dismissal for all on Friday, December 9th will be at 11 am - no aftercare.
Christmas Fair - The chidlren's fair will be held in the gym on Thursday, Dec. 1st. Grade 7 time is 9:45 am - 10:15 am. Families are welcome to come shop with their children.
There will be shopping, raffle baskets for children and adults, games, and concessions.
Christmas Fair - The fair will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1. Grade 7 is being asked to donate chips (assorted snack packs). Thank you :)
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Wreath Walk - Monday, November 28th - 7 pm at the Church.
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Tuesday, 11/22 -
Social Studies - Complete ch 5 NTG #s 29 - 31.
Christmas Fair - The chidlren's fair will be held in the gym on Thursday, Dec. Grade 7 time is 9:45 am - 10:15 am. Families are welcome to come shop with their children.
There wukk be shopping, raffle baskets for children and adults, games, and concessions.
Pizza lunch is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.
Thanksgiving Bingo - is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 23rd - $5.00 per card. I will bring in a treat for the children. Please send an extra drink.
Christmas Fair - The fair will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1. Grade 7 is being asked to donate chips (assorted snack packs). Thank you :)
Lady's Guild - The next meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 22nd in the school library - 7:30 pm.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Pick-up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - If you have not returned your decorate wreath, pease do so.
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Monday, 11/21
Religion - Chapter 3 Test tomorrow.
ELA - Review story "To Build a Fire" - complete Story Elements (Google Classroom) for the story if you did not finish in class.
Pizza lunch Wednesday, Nov. 23rd.
Thanksgiving Bingo - Wednesday, Nov. 23rd - $5.00 per card. I will bring in a treat for the children. Please send an extra drink.
Christmas Fair - The fair will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1. Grade 7 is being asked to donate chips (assorted snack packs). Thank you :)
Lady's Guild - The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd in the school library - 7:30 pm.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students tomorrow. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. If you have a decorated wreath to hand in, please send in. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Social Studies - Chapter 5 NTG #s 26 - 28.
ELA- Answer mood question posted on Google Classroom - top of stream.
Pizza lunch Wednesday, Nov. 23rd - payment due Monday, Nov. 21st.
Thanksgiving Bingo - Wednesday, Nov. 23rd - $5.00 per card. I will bring in a treat for the children. Please send an extra drink.
Christmas Fair - The fair will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1. Grade 7 is being asked to donate chips (assorted snack packs). Thank you :)
Lady's Guild - The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd in the school library - 7:30 pm.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. If you have a decorated wreath to hand in, please send in. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Assessments 11/14 - 11/18 -
Tuesday, 11/15 - Lesson 2 Spelling/Vocabulary Quiz
Thursday, 11/17 - Religion Test Chapter 3 (postponed to next week)
Thursday, Nov 17 -
Religion - Chapter 3 review page 39 - #s 1 - 8.
Chapter 3 NTG #s 14 - 18.
Thanksgiving Bingo - Wednesday, Nov. 23rd - $5.00 per card.
Lady's Guild - The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd in the school library - 7:30 pm.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Wednesdayl, Nov 16
ELA - For paragraph 14 of "To Build a Fire"
1) choose a sentence and justify
2) circle words that show mood and choose a mood word
3) annotate for literary devices
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students in our next art class, Tuesday, Nov. 22nd. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Tuesday, Nov. 15 -
ELA - IXL - 15 minutes Point of View Suggested Strand D1 or search 5HK
Parent Teacher Conferences today.
MAP Scores sent home today.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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ELA - Read paragraph 10 of "To Build a Fire." Choose a key sentence and highlight. Explain your choice of sentence on the justifcation sheet.
Read the next two paragraphs of italicized text.
Lesson 2 - Spelling/Vocabulary quizzes.
Religion - If you need for revise, redo, or complete your religion assignmet (3 paragraphs on Initiave/NiceNews), please do so and be ready to hand in tomorrow.
Report card conferences will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/15. Appointment times were distributed. Dismissal will be at 11 am.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
Thursday, 11/11
ELA/Religion -
1) In your ELA notebook, finish copying all of the definitions for the word initiative (our value of the month for November) There are four definitions on Google and four on Oxford.
2) For the article you chose on nicenews.com, write a three paragraph response which includes:
*Paragraph 1 - Define the word initiative. Introduce your article (title and source). Write a topic sentence introducing the idea that the events in the article show initiative.
*Paragraph 2 - Tell what the person or group did (summarize).
*Paragraph 3 - Tell how the actions showed initiative to help others or solve a problem.
This is done on loose leaf with a full heading.
Report card conferences will take place this upcoming Tuesday, 11/15. Appointment times were distributed today.
The Chistmas concert is scheduled for December 7th & December 9th.
Ms. Walton has let the grade 7 children know what colors to wear for the Christmas concert - green tops, black pants (jeans ok if they are solid, dark black); girls may wear a green dress if they choose. Thank you.
Gym Monday - please be in uniform.
DiFara Dine Out tonight- Thursday, 11/10 - Flyers sent home.
In honor of Veterans Day, there is no school on Friday, 11/11.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Wednesday, 11/9 -
Religion - Complete NTG #s 11 - 13
ELA - Sp/Voc - Lesson 2 words, #s 16 - 20 - 5x each in ELA notebook
**Finish "To Build a Fire" MOOD artwork.
11 am dismissal tomorrow - Thursday, 11/10.
DiFara Dine Out tomorrow - Thursday, 11/10 - Flyers sent home.
In honor of Veterans Day, there is no school on Friday, 11/11.
Our Lady's Guild Christmas Dinner will be on Tuesday, December 13th - Flyers sent home.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences - A sheet to sign up for appointment times for report card conferences was sent home today. Please complete and return to school by Monday, 11/7. Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, November 15th. November 15th is a half day with an 11 am dismissal. Conferences will be held from 12pm - 3 pm and 5pm - 7pm.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Tuesday, 11/8 -
Homework -
Social Studies - 1) complete 5-3 handout
2) complete Veterans Day cards
ELA - Spelling/Vocab - Complete word work for Lesson 2 #s 16 - 20
11 am dismissal on Thursday, 11/10.
In honor of Veterans Day, there is no school on Friday, 11/11.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences - A sheet to sign up for appointment times for report card conferences was sent home today. Please complete and return to school by Monday, 11/7. Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, November 15th. November 15th is a half day with an 11 am dismissal. Conferences will be held from 12pm - 3 pm and 5pm - 7pm.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Monday, 11/7 -
Homework -
Social Studies - Chapter 5 NTG #s 23 - 25
ELA - Write your mood paragraph on loose leaf with a full heading.
11 am dismissal on tomorrow, 11/8 and Thursday, 11/10.
In honor of Veterans Day, there is no school on Friday, 11/11.
ART - Mrs. Paradiso will be making personalized ornaments with the students. Please send in a recent, wallet sized photo (due Nov 21 but I will hold them as they come in)
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences - A sheet to sign up for appointment times for report card conferences was sent home today. Please complete and return to school by Monday, 11/7. Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, November 15th. November 15th is a half day with an 11 am dismissal. Conferences will be held from 12pm - 3 pm and 5pm - 7pm.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Friday, 11/4 -
ELA - Complete in ELA notebook:
What is the mood established by Jack London in the first two paragraphs of "To Build a Fire?"
11 am dismissal on Tuesday, 11/8 and Thursday, 11/10.
In honor of Veterans Day, there is no school on Friday, 11/11.
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences - A sheet to sign up for appointment times for report card conferences was sent home today. Please complete and return to school by Monday, 11/7. Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, November 15th. November 15th is a half day with an 11 am dismissal. Conferences will be held from 12pm - 3 pm and 5pm - 7pm.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Assessments 10/31 - 11/4
Monday, 10/31 - Religion vocabulary quiz - red words chapters 1 - 3.
Homework and Reminders:
Thursday, 11/3-
ELA - IXL - Suggested strand EE.1 or search QSP - forming plurals of nouns 15 minutes
Wednesday, 11/2 -
Religon - Complete chapter 3 note-taking guide #s 1 - 10 (use text pages 34 - 35)
Grammar - Complete Exercise 2 on the noun export on Classroom.
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences - A sheet to sign up for appointment times for report card conferences was sent home today. Please complete and return to school by Monday, 11/7. Report cards will be released on Educate on Tuesday, November 15th. November 15th is a half day with an 11 am dismissal. Conferences will be held from 12pm - 3 pm and 5pm - 7pm.
The seventh and eighth grade dance is this Friday, November 4th. Money and form is due. The Flyer was previously sent home. If you do not have it, you can find it in an email.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Pizza lunch is tomorrow.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Homework Tuesday, 11/1 -
Spelling/Vocabualry - Complete word work for lesson 2 words #s 11 - 15. Write words 11 - 15 5x each in ELA notebook.
Grammar - Complete Exercise 1 on the noun export on Classroom.
The seventh and eighth grade dance is this Friday, November 4th. Money and form is due. The Flyer was previously sent home. If you do not have it, you can find it in an email.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Homework, 10/31 - There is no homework tonight. Have a safe and happy Halloweeen.
School Mass tomorrow at 9 am. All welcome to attend. Students in full uniform please - no NUT cards.
The seventh and eighth grade dance is this Friday, November 4th. Money and form is due. The Flyer was previously sent home. If you do not have it, you can find it in an email.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Homework, 10/28 -
ELA - Final draft of Susan Butcher extended response due Monday. Complete on loose leaf with a full heading.
Reminders -
The seventh and eighth grade dance is next Friday, November 4th. Money and form is due this Monday. The Flyer was previously sent home. If you do not have it, you can find it in an email.
Monday is Halloweeen! We will have Bingo in the afternoon :) I will bring in cupcakes for the kids - please send an extra drink.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card. Bingo and raffle drawing will be held on Monday, October 31st.
All Saints Day Mass Tuesday, November 1st at at 9 am. All are welcome to attend.
Pizza lunch money due Tuesday, Novemer 1st. Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Assessments 10/24 - 10/28
Monday, 10/24 - Comprehension Test, Part 1 - multiple choice
Tuesday, 10/25 - Comprehsnion Test, Part 2 - written response
Please review the following academic vocabulary to prepare for the comprehension test: conflict, setting, theme, tone and mood, setting, symbolism, imagery
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Thursday, 10/27 -
Homework -
ELA - Write the first paragraph of your Susan Butcher extended response. Complete this in your ELA notebook. Follow the outline we worked on today in class.
Reminders -
Picture day is tomorrow, Friday, October 28th. Students may wear their winter uniforms or dress up.
After school Catapult has started. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival. The fall festival is Saturday, November 29th from 1 pm - 5 pm.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card. Bingo and raffle drawing will be held on Monday, October 31st.
All Saints Day Mass Tuesday, November 1st at at 9 am. All are welcome to attend.
Pizza lunch money due Tuesday, Novemer 1st. Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, November 4th at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
Tuesday, 10/25 -
Homework -
ELA - Complete "Susan Butcher" passage. Read, annotate for vocabulary and literary devices, and answer multiple choice. This was distributed on paper but is posted on Google Classroom for absent students.
Reminders -
Individual pictures are this Friday, October 28th. Full winter uniform, please.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival. The fall festival is Saturday, November 29th from 1 pm - 5 pm.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card. Bingo and raffle drawing will be held on Monday, October 31st.
All Saints Day Mass Tuesday, November 1st at at 9 am. All are welcome to attend.
Pizza lunch money due Tuesday, Novemer 1st. Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, November 4th at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
Wednesday, 10/26 -
Homework -
ELA - Answer the following question based on the Susan Butcher passage in your in ELA notebook:
Why is it necessary for a musher to have an excellent bond with his or her dogs when participating in an Iditarod race?
Reminders -
After school Catapult started today. It will take place in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm - 4pm. If an enrolled student will not be attending, a note must be sent to school letting us know that the student will not be attending that day and is to be dismissed at regular dismissal time. Thank you.
Individual pictures are this Friday, October 28th. Full winter uniform, please.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival. The fall festival is Saturday, November 29th from 1 pm - 5 pm.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card. Bingo and raffle drawing will be held on Monday, October 31st.
All Saints Day Mass Tuesday, November 1st at at 9 am. All are welcome to attend.
Pizza lunch money due Tuesday, Novemer 1st. Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, November 4th at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
Tuesday, 10/25 -
Homework -
ELA - Complete "Susan Butcher" passage. Read, annotate for vocabulary and literary devices, and answer multiple choice. This was distributed on paper but is posted on Google Classroom for absent students.
Reminders -
Individual pictures are this Friday, October 28th. Full winter uniform, please.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival. The fall festival is Saturday, November 29th from 1 pm - 5 pm.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due November 14th.
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card. Bingo and raffle drawing will be held on Monday, October 31st.
All Saints Day Mass Tuesday, November 1st at at 9 am. All are welcome to attend.
Pizza lunch money due Tuesday, Novemer 1st. Pizza lunch is Thursday, November 3rd.
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, November 4th at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Thanksgiving Pie Sale - Flyers sent home. Orders due by Nov. 14th - pick up on Wednesday, Nov, 23rd between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm in school gym.
Wreath Walk - Flyers sent home. $25.00 per wreath - order cash only to Tania Perez. Decorated wreaths due no later than Friday, November 18th. Wreath walk November 28th - rain date November 29th.
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Monday, 10/24 -
Homework -
ELA - Reading comprehension test, part 2 is tomorrow - written response.
Please review the following academic vocabulary to prepare for the comprehension test: conflict, setting, theme, tone and mood, setting, symbolism, imagery
IXL - Complete 15 minutes or mastery on suggested skill strand F.6 - you can search R8B - analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone
Reminders -
Individual pictures are this Friday, 10/28. Full winter uniform, please.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival. The fall festival is Saturday, 11/29 1 pm - 5 pm.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due 11/14
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, Nov. 4 at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
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Friday, 10/21 -
Homework -
Spelling/Vocabulary - Lesson 2 words - #s 6 - 10 - complete word work on Google Classroom and write 5 x in your ELA notebook.
Reminders -
Remember to bring in your signed Church bulletins.
The pep rally is tonight from 7 pm - 11 pm in the gym.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival. The fall festival is Saturday, 11/29 1 pm - 5 pm.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due 11/14
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, Nov. 4 at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home.
Homework:
Assessments 10/17 - 10/21
Wednesday, 10/19 - Social Studies Part 1 Test on Sections 5-1 & 5-2
Friday, 10/21 - Social Studies Part 2 - Constructed response - you will read a passage based on the topic we are studying and write a constructed response.
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Wednesday, 10/19 -
Reminders:
There is no school tomorrow.
Friday is a half day - 11 am dismissal. Students may dress down - $2.00.
The pep rally is this Friday, from 7 pm - 11 pm in the gym.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due 11/14
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card
7th and 8th grade dance is Friday, Nov. 4 at St. Christopher School. Flyers sent home today.
Mother-Son bowling is Saturday, November 19th at Rab's Country Lanes. Flyers sent home today.
Homework:
Social Studies - the essay part of the social studies test is Friday. You will read a passage and answer a short response question based on the passage.
ELA - Answer the following short response based on the passage "Changing the Environment." How does the setting help solve Sara's conflict? Complete this on loose leaf.
IXL - Complete 15 minutes on suggested skill Z.2 - Determine the meanings of words using synonyms in context - strand R5L
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Tuesday, 10/18 -
Reminders:
Pizza lunch tomorrow.
There is no school on Thursday, 10/20.
Friday, 10/21 is a half day - 11 am dismissal. Students may dress down on Friday, $2.00
The pep rally is this Friday, from 7 pm - 11 pm in the gym.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due 11/14
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card
Homework:
Social Studies - test tomorrow chapter 5, sections 5-1 & 5-2
Spelling/Vocabualry - Complete lesson 2 word work #s 2 - 5. Write words 1 - 5 , 5x each in ELA notebook.
Religion - If you did not finish your Rosary project in school, finish tonight - due tomorrow.
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Monday, 10/17 -
School Pictures tomorrow - full winter uniform please.
ELA - 1) Answer the short response question based on "Planting a Seed for the Future": What is one character trait of Jessica's? Support with two pieces of evidence from the text. 2) Reread the passage and write a theme statement for the passage.
**Be sure you are studying for the social studies test this Wednesday - Ch 5, Sections 5-1 & 5-2.
Friday, 10/14 -
There is no school on Thursday, 10/20. Friday, 10/21 is a half day - 11 am dismissal.
Pizza lunch money is due Monday 10/17. Pizza lunch is Wednesday 10/19.
7th grade students are asked to bring in a donation of pretzels or cheese puffs for the fall festival.
Please bring in your donations for the Thanksgiving food drive - apple juice or cider
(not refrigerated), peanut butter and jelly - due 11/14
8th grade raffle - Halloween basket - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5
Halloween Bingo - $5.00 per card
ELA - Complete assignemnt posted on Google Classroom "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud"
Remember to bring in your signed church bulletin.
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Assessments 10/11 - 10/14
Wednesday - Religion Chapter 2
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Thursday 10/13 -
Social Studies - Complete Google Question on Boston Massacre etching.
If you did not complete ch 5 NTG #s 17 - 19, please do so.
Reading - Complete the questions that go with the poem "Truth."
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Wednesday, 10/12 -
Complete the EdPuzzle on causes of the Revolutionary War. It is posted on your ELA Google Classroom. Sign in through Google with your St. Christopher School email address.
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Tuesday, 10/11 -
Religion - Chapter 2 test tomorrow - study.
ELA - IXL - 15 miniutes strand MBU
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Friday, 10/7 -
Religion - Read about St. Jerome on text page 28. On loose leaf, please write five facts about St. Jerome.
Reading - Please read and complete multiple choice questions for the passage "A Dose of Support." Thje passage is posted on your ELA Google Classroom.
Be sure to go to Mass and bring your signed bulletin in on Tuesday :).
Assessments 10/3 - 10/7 -
Tuesday - ELA - Morphology Lesson 1
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Thursday, October 6th -
Religion - Complete Chapter 2 NTG #s 13 - 15 and go back and complete #5. Complete text page 29.
Reminder - the summer word vocab retake is tomorrow.
Tomorrow is a school Mass at 9 am. Families welcome to attend! No NUT cards - full winter uniform.
Wednesday, October 5th -
IXL - Mastery or 15 minutes each: V1 and V2
Tuesday, October 4th -
ELA - "Last Dance" & "The Tree" - Finish multiple choice and Google Question.
SS - Copy and answer in your social studies notebook:
What does the map on text page 133 show?
Please finish birthday card for Fr. Cichon.
Monday, October 3rd -
ELA - Complete one of the following:
What is the main literary device used in the passage "A Handful of Clay"?
What is the theme of the passage "A Handful of Clay"?
**Support your response with two pieces of evidence from the text.
Vocabulary - Morphology Lessson 1 quiz tomorrow.
Friday, September 30th -
Religion - Complete chapter 2 NTG #s 6 - 11. Use your green religion book to find the answers.
Read 20 minutes each day.
Have a nice weekend. Please remember to get your church bulletin signed when you go to church. Bring to school on Monday :)
There are no scheduled tests or quizzes 9/26 - 9/30.
Please read 20 minutes each night.
Thursday, September 29th -
**Gym uniform tomorrow.
Social Studies - Complete note-taking guide #s 6 - 12,
Wednesday, Septebmer 28th -
**Students please wear your gym uniforms again on Friday - gym was rescheduled from Monday to Friday this week only.
ELA - IXL - Strand T1 (words with pre-) - do 15 minutes or until mastery
Religion - Complete chapter 2 note-taking guide #s 1 - 4
Tuesday, September 27th -
**Students please wear your gym uniforms again on Friday - gym was rescheduled from Monday to Friday this week only.
***Please complete the Archdiocesan survey that was sent home today.
Social Studies - Complete chapter 5 note-taking guide #s 1 - 5.
Monday, September 26th -
ELA - Vocabulary - Reread Morphology Lesson 1 handout.
Complete the review sheet handed out today.
Be sure to charge iPads each night.
MAP testing will continue this week.
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Reminder - when you go to Mass, please remember to get your bulletin signed - bring it to school on Monday.
Reading - Read the article "Urban Ecologist" in your Science World magazine. Complete the 3-2-1 Handout.
Thursday, September 22nd -
If you did not return your iPad user agreement contract, please do so tomorrow.
Religion - Chapter 1 test tomorrow
MAP Language tomorrow. Charge your iPad fully. Rest. Eat breakfast :)
ELA - See assignment on Google Classroom (spec/spect)
Wednesday, September 21st -
St. Joseph-by-the-Sea iPad user agreement contracts were sent home today. Please read over with your child and return to school tomorrow. Only the signature page needs to be returned. Please keep the other two pages for your reference. Thank you :)
There is no written homework tonight. Start studying for your chapter 1 religion test which is on Friday.
Read 20 minutes.
Tuesday, September 20th -
ELA - Complete Sequence Chain for passage "Excerpt from The Last Wild Place" Choose six important events and write them on the graphic organizer.
Summer words/literary terms vocabulary quiz tomorrow - study hightlighted words
Religion - Complete NTG #19 - summary of St. Paul
Monday, September 19th -
ELA/Reading - Read passage "Excerpt from The Last Wild Place." Annotate for vocabulary (minimum 3) and literary devices (minimum 2). Answer the multiple choice questions.
Friday, September 16th -
Assessments Next Week:
Wednesday, September 20th - Quiz - ELA acamdemic vocabulary - Study the words we highlighted on your handouts.
Friday, September - 23rd - Religion Chapter 1 Test - Reread the chapter and study your chapter 1 note-taking guide.
Religion - Cover your green book if you haven't done so already.
**Reminder - Bring your signed church bulletin to school on Monday :)
ELA - Complete handout attached to poem "Oranges."
Thursday, September 15th -
**Some Summary Statement forms were sent back home for a couple of additional signatures, etc. Please complete and return tomorrow. Thank you!
Tomorrow is a free gym uniform dress down :)
Religion - Please over the green religion group by Monday.
Pizza lunch money due Tuesday - pizza lunch is Thursday.
ELA/Vocabulary - Write 5 sentences on your -port- handout. Choose 5 of the words that you formed today.
Wednesday, September 14th -
**Some Summary Statement forms were sent back home today for a couple of additional signatures, etc. Please complete and return tomorrow. Thank you!
Pizza lunch - Our first pizza lunch will be Thursday, September 22. Orders are due Tuesday, September 20th. Forms for ordering were sent home today.
If you were not at the Back to School Orientation last night, I have sent welcome and information letters from Mrs. Drivick and me home with your child today. Please review. You are always welcome to email us with any questions or concerns.
ELA/Reading - Answer the following in your ELA notebook.
Give 5 examples from the story to show how much Victor liked Teresa. You may list them. Include paragraph number.
Tuesday, September 13th -
Back to School Open House is tonight! We will gather in the gym at 7 pm then proceed to the classroom. I look forward to seeing you :)
Please continue to send your child to school with plenty of water. They can also purchase water from the office for $1.00. I've asked them to keep a dollar or two in school for that purpose.
Reading - Complete the Story Structure handout based on the story "Seventh Grade."
Monday, September 12 th -
If you have not handed in your supply money, your emergency form, or your supply list wit payment, please do so by Wednesdayy.
Religion - Please cover your green religion book.
Reading - Reread the first page of "Seventh Grade." Annotate for vocabulary - this means circle and define three challenging words.
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Friday, September 9th -
Silent reading book is due by this Monday, September 12th.
Cover your green religion book with contact paper.
Forms that need to be returned to school are the following:
Summary Statement Packet
Student Emergency Information form
Student Supply List with payment
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Thursday, September 8th
Please have a silent reading book by Monday, September 12th.
Reading - Passage "A Call to Coney Island" - Reread the passage and answer the multiple choice questions.
Forms that need to be returned to school are the following:
Summary Statement Packet
Student Emergency Information form
Student Supply List with payment
Our first school mass is tomorrow in the church at 9 am. All families are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 7th
Silent reading book - all students should have a silent reading book by Monday, Septmeber 12th.
Please complete your desk tag and your September Questionnaire. Both are due tomorrow.
A form to register for Nucci's hot lunch was sent home today.
Other forms sent home today which must be returned are the following - these do not have to come back tomorrow - but please return as soon as possible. Thank you.
Student Supply List with payment
Student Emergency Information sheet
Summary Statement Packet
Tuesday, September 6th
Welcome to grade 7:) Here are a few reminders and guidelines to help us get the exciting new school year off to a smooth start.
Nucci's hot lunch will be available beginning on Monday, September 12th. Forms to sign up will be handed out on the first day of school. Please be sure to send your child with lunch this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Additionally, the water fountains in the building will remain closed so please be sure to bring water in a bottle.
Summer homework assignments are due tomorrow. Please bring to class as they will be collected. Thank you.
Our first school mass will be this Friday, September 9th at 9am....all families are welcome to attend.
Back to School night will be Tuesday, September 13th at 7 pm.
As many of the formal COVID restrictions have been lifted, we are asking that families use their best judgement in helping to keep the school environment a healthy one. Please keep children that are not feeling well at home. We will work with you to help your child with missed lessons and assignments. Thank you.