ANNOUNCEMENTS
The classroom novels have finally arrived at Border's, and I will distribute them to the students tomorrow (Thursday). Prereading assignments were given to all middle school students today, and we will begin reading the books no later than this Friday. All students are required to have their own novels to use during class.
Homecoming activities begin on Thursday with a bonfire, and then we have a pep rally and a dance on Friday which is followed by the parade and game against St. John Fisher on Saturday.
Students earning a "D" or an "F" will receive a progress report on Friday.
Book reports for 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students are due on Thursday, October 15th. Rubrics are available for all reports, and they may be handed in early.
HOMEWORK
8TH GRADE READING
Monday: No homework
Tuesday: Read "These Dorms Major in Luxury" article
Wednesday: Answer the prereading questions for Across Five Aprils
Thursday: No homework
Friday: Underground Railroad internet research assignment is due Tuesday
*Veteran's Day essays are due on October 1st.
*College Dorm Indulgence essays are due on October 5th.
7TH GRADE READING
Monday: Complete final copy of narrative essay
Tuesday: Work on your "I'm Sorry" comic strip
Wednesday: Answer the prereading questions for My Brother Sam Is Dead
Thursday: No homework
Friday: Complete prediction chart
6TH GRADE READING
Monday: Complete final copy of narrative essay
Tuesday: Work on your "Blood-Curdling Scream" comic strip
Wednesday: Answer the prereading questions for The Breadwinner
Thursday: No homework
Friday: No homework
7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES/Mrs. McCann's Homeroom
Monday: Study for Chapter 2, Section 1 quiz, complete vocabulary and wksht. (both sides)
Tuesday: Complete wkbk. pgs. 18, 19, & 20
Wednesday: Define Key Terms and People from textbook pg. 44, and study for Section 2 quiz on Friday
Thursday: Study for quiz on Chapter 2, Section 2
Friday: Complete wkbk. pgs. 21, 22, & 23
MUSIC/Mrs. Johnson's Homeroom
Tuesday: Completed rough draft of Music report is due next Tuesday (9/29)
*Dates have been assigned for written/oral presentations.
DISCOVERY/Mrs. Johnson's Homeroom
We will begin drawing our comic strips next week. Have all of your ideas ready!
SPANISH/Mrs. Johnson's Homeroom
No homework this week. Homecoming Pep Rally instead!