12/16/11

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

12/14/11

Today's homework....
8 Religion - Study for Ch. 6 Test
5&6 Religion - Study for Ch. 5 Test

HOPE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT....... :)

B. Prather

12/13/11

BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL OPENS FRIDAY NIGHT AT 7:10pm AGAINST ST. JOSEPH AT SALESIAN HIGH SCHOOL......

TOMORROW NIGHT IS THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM....THE STUDENTS NEED TO BE IN THE CLASSROOM BY 6.....HOPE YOU CAN COME AND ENJOY THE SHOW.....

12/12/11

Today's homework.....
5 Vocabulary - Finish crossword puzzle based on Unit 7 list
8 Algebra - Study for Ch. 3 Test Part 2

TOMORROW IS DRESS REHEARSAL #1 FOR THE XMAS PROGRAM.....STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO CHANGE CLOTHES AFTER LUNCH....REHEARSAL WILL BE FROM 1:00-2:30......

12/8/11

Today's homework....
5 Religion - Study for test Tuesday on Ch. 5

12/7/11

Today's homework.....
5/6 Vocabulary - Study for the spelling competition!

12/6/11

Today's homework.....
8 Algebra - Study for Ch.3 Test using p. 208-209; Religion - Study for Ch. 6 Test using p. 81; copy the Act of Contrition
7 Religion - Activity p. 75
6 Religion - Study for Ch. 5 Test using p. 95

12/5/11

Today's homework.....
7 Religion - Be ready to record skits based on Activity Master 6
8 Algebra - p. 204, 19-30

12/1/11

Today's homework.....
8 Algebra - Finish 198-199, 14-33
5 Religion - Outline a prayer service with a group using p. 93 (due Wednesday)

11/30/11

CAN'T BELIEVE TOMORROW IS DEC. 1 !!!!!!!
 Today's homework.......
5/6 Vocabulary - Study for the Spelling Competition!
6 Religion - Have symbols and Compare and Contrast ready
7 Religion - Skits are due on Monday

11/29/11

Today's homework......
8 Religion - Activity p. 77 due tomorrow, have script ready; Algebra - Finish 197-198, 1-13
7 Religion - Activity Master 6 - create a play based on the questions
6 Religion - Compare and contrast the Exodus and the Seder Meal
5 Religion - With a partner, write a psalm based on p. 89

11/28/11

HOPE YOU HAD A GREAT THANKSGIVING!
Today's homework -
8 Algebra - Finish p. 192-194, 10-28 (Started at school)

TOMORROW NIGHT IS SPORTS NIGHT IN THE PARISH HALL.....DINNER WILL START AT 5:30, THE PROGRAM BEGINS AT 6:30.....ALL PLAYERS SHOULD WEAR THEIR GAME JERSEYS.....HOPE YOU CAN COME!

11/22/11

Today's homework.....
8 Religion - Activity p. 77 in groups due Tuesday or Wednesday; Algebra - Finish p. 191-192, 1-8
5/6 Vocabulary - Write a story using words from Unit 6 (due next week)

11/21/11

Today's homework......

8 Algebra - Finish p. 187, 21-31
7 Religion - Study for Ch. 5 Test using p. 69
5 Vocabulary - Write a story using the words from Unit 6....due Wednesday

11/18/11

Today's homework.....
8 Algebra - Finish p. 181-182, 23-25, 27-31

Boys varsity basketball tryouts start Tuesday, November 22nd.....your $50 fee needs to be included with the permission slip....don't panic....we are not charging $50 for tryouts which will contiune November 30, December 1 & 2......the roster will be posted Monday, December 5.....AT THAT TIME FEES WILL BE CASHED FOR ONLY THOSE BOYS WHO MAKE THE TEAM...the others will have their fees returned to them.....our opening games will be in the Salesian Boys & Girls Club Tournament Dec. 15-18.....League play will begin after Christmas vacation.......

11/17/11

Today's homework......
6 Religion - Finish drawing an image from Exodus 3:1-22
5 Religion - Write a prayer of thankfulness using the Activity on p. 87

11/16/11

Today's homework . . .
7 Religion - Draw a picture of Jesus being either human or divine, based on Scripture
8 Algebra - p. 180, 1-15

11/15/11

Today's homework......
6 Religion - Activity p. 87
8 Religion - Have your interview ready for the Computer Lab tomorrow morning
5 Religion - Skit p. 83 Have a script ready for each person....costumes, props optional

Boys Varsity Basketball tryouts start Tuesday, Nov. 22....will continue Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2....$50 fee due by the start of tryouts but will not be cashed until the roster is posted Monday, Dec. 5.....Practice starts Tuesday Dec. 6

11/14/11

Today's homework .......
7 Religion - Activity p. 63
8 Algebra - p. 173-175, 1-30; Religion - Ch. 5 Test; Interviews due for work in computer lab Wednesday

11/9/11

Today's homework........
8 Religion - Finish Ch. 5 Review p. 69 - Test Tuesday; Algebra - no homework
7 Religion - Activity p. 61 (Due Monday)
6 Religion - Study for Ch. 4 Test using p. 85; Vocabulary - p. 61-62 (they may need help with this)
5 Religion - Study for Ch. 4 Test using p. 85

11/8/11

Today's homework.......
7 Religion - Activity p. 58
5 Religion - Finish Ch. 4 Review
8 Algebra - 3-1 -  3-4 Take Home Quiz

11/7/11

Tomorrow is Picture Day.........Pix will be taken with gowns.......boys should bring shirts and ties....free dress can be worn after pictures are taken......
8 Religion - Activity Master #5 (you might be asked some questions); Algebra - p. 167-169, 13-30
7 Religion - Study for Ch. 4 Test using p. 57
5 Religion - Draw an image of the Trinity (assigned last week)
Please bring canned food for our food drive .......

11/4/11

8th Grade families......
Please help out some less fortunate folks who need donations of canned food . . . . send what you can spare so they might have a Thanksgiving . . . .

Thanks,
B. Prather

11/3/11

Today's homework......
8 Algebra - p. 160-161, 11-20 (due tomorrow, will be checked after Mass)
7 Religion - Ch. 4 Review (due Monday, test Tuesday)
5 Religion - Draw an image of the Trinity (due Monday)


Varsity Football is in the CYO playoffs.....
Saturday's 12:45 game is against Holy Redeemer at Verbum Dei High School, 11100 S. Central Ave. Los Angeles.......$5 for Adults and Students 9th grade and up....Grade school students get in free.....

If we win, Sunday's 2:30 game is against the winner of St. Joseph's'/St. Anthony's at St. Paul High School, 9635 Greenleaf Ave., Santa Fe Springs.....same admission prices.....

GO SPARTANS!

11/2/11

Today's homework.....
8 Religion - Activity p. 63
7 Religion - Ch. 4 Review
6 Religion - Activity p. 81
5 Religion - Draw an image of the Trinity

11/1/11

November already!!
Today's homework.....
6 Religion - Activity Master 4 Word Search
8 Algebra - Finish 153-154, 19-33
5 Religion - Draw an image of the Trinity in your spiral notebook
6 Vocabulary - Create a crossword puzzle using at least 10 Unit 4 words

10/26/11

Today's homework.......
8 Algebra - Finish p. 152-153, 1-18
5 Religion-Activity p. 79 - Reflect part only
5/6 Vocabulary - Study Unit 4 for the Spelling competition

Tomorrow is our field trip to Cantwell......school uniform, bring lunch, drinks provided.......leave at 8:30, return at 12:30
Sunday is the 90th anniversary celebration of St. Stephen Parish..... we need six 8th graders to serve as greeters from 11:30-12:00 and six more to serve at the reception and clean-up from 1:00-3:00.....service hours will be awarded.......
Girls Varsity Volleyball is in the CYO Playoffs on Saturday vs. Incarnation at 4:00.....St. Matthias High School in Downey 7851 Gardendale Ave. ........ Congrats Coach Morgan and all the girls!

10/25/11

Today's homework.......
6 Religion - Read p. 78-79, complete Activity p. 79 on looseleaf paper; Vocabulary-Create a 20-question quiz based on the Unit 4 list.

10/24/11

Today's homework......
5 Vocabulary - Finish making up a quiz about the Unit 4 list, please check it for accuracy.....
8 Religion - Study Ch. 4 Review, test tomorrow; Algebra - p. 146-148, 13-30
****Please bring baked goods or Halloween candy donations to the office for the Harvest Festival Friday. Service hours will be given in exchange for your donations........THANKS!!!!

10/20/11

A reminder.....cookie dough $$$ is due tomorrow.....
Today's homework.....
8 Religion - Study for Ch. 4 Test Tuesday; 8 Algebra- Finish Refresher p. 139
5 Religion - Finish drawing of something in God's creation
6 Religion - Finish board game about life's obstacles

10/19/11

Please remember that Cookie Dough $$$ is due Thursday......Cantwell field trip permission slips should be turned in before Oct. 27th.....
Today's homework.....
8 Religion - Finish Ch. 4 Review, test Tuesday; Algebra - Study Progress Self-Test, Ch. 2 Test tomorrow
6 Religion - Group project - create a board game about life's obstacles
5 Religion - Draw something in nature in your spiral notebook

10/18/11

Today's homework......
8 Algebra - Progress Self-Test p.134-135

10/17/11

Today's homework.......
7 Religion - Activity p. 49
8 Algebra - Finish p.129-130, 15-33

11/12/11

Today's homework.....
8 Religion - Activity p. 51; Algebra - p. 122,1-9
6 Religion - Study p. 75-76 for Unit 1 Test
5/6 Vocabulary - Study for spelling competition

10/11/11

Today's homework . . .
8 Religion - Activity Master 4 (you may be asked some questions about previous generations in your family, thanks for helping) ; Algebra - p. 117-118, 1-24
7 Religion - Study p. 46-47 for Unit 1 Test
5 Religion - Study p. 69 for Ch. 3 Test
6 Vocabulary - p. 39 Synonyms-Antonyms 1-20

10/10/11

Today's homework......
5 Vocabulary - Finish p. 27 Synonyms-Antonyms
8 Algebra - Finish p. 112-113, 13-31

10/6/11

Today's homework . . .
6 Religion - Finish Ch. 3 Review p. 69
5/6 Vocab. - Finish Word Search for next vocab. class
8 Algebra - p. 106, 1-15
7 Religion - Ch. Review p. 39 due Monday

10/5/11

Today's homework . . .
8 Religion - Study for Unit 1 Test; Algebra - Finish p. 100-101, 16-30
7 Religion - Finish Ch. 3 Review p. 39, Test Monday
6 Religion - Word Search, p. 67, find the hidden message
5 Religion - Finish decoding the message

10/4/11

Today's homework -
7 Religion - Finish art activity from p. 37
6 Religion - Finish FAITHFULNESS activity p. 63 (done with a partner)
5 Religiion - Share Your Faith p. 63, think of a sign of God's presence

9/29/11

Today's Homework . . .
8 Religion - Ch. 3 Review due Tuesday; Algebra - p. 89-90, 17-32


SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL SATURDAY!

9/28/11

Today's homework -
8 Religion - Oral report with a partner on Activity p. 37; Algebra - Finish p.88-89, 1-16; Finish flag for festival
7 Religion - Activity, p. 35
6 Religion - Write the word faithfulness, use each letter to begin a word or phrase about God

9/27/11

Today's homework . . . .
8 Religion - Questions and Activity p. 35; Algebra -p. 82-83, 17-32
7 Religion - Questions and Activity p. 336
6 Religion - Draw a picture p. 61

9/26/11

Today's homework . . .
7 Religion - Finish open ended sentences about love
5 Vocabulary - p. 21 Synonyms-Antonyms
8 Algebra, p.77-78, 13-29

9/22/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion- Be ready to answer questions about tomorrow's Mass; Algebra - p. 69, 1-40

9/20/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Fill in Activity Master 3; Algebra - Ch. 1 Test Notes

9/19/11

Homework for today -
8 Algebra - p. 56-59, 1-24 (Started in class after ITBS Testing)

9/14/2011

Homework for today.....
8 Religion - Study for Ch. 2 Test; Algebra - p. 50-51, 16-25 Review (started in class)
7 Religion - Ch. 2 Test (Take home)
6 Religion - Study for Ch. 2 Test
5 Religion - Study for Ch. 2 Test

9/13/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 25; Algebra - p. 48-50, 1-15(started in class)
7 Religion - Activity p. 25 green arrow only
6 Religion - Read p. 56, complete Review p. 59; Vocabulary - Write a story using as many list words as possible(started in class)
5 Religion - Complete Review p. 59

9/12/11

Homework for today -
5 Religion - Finish stewardship chart
7 Religion - Read pp. 20-23, define vocabulary and write down the four Gospel writers and what they emphasize in your spiral

9/8/11

Tomorrow will be Grandparents Day and our tribute to 9/11......we will dress in our Mass uniform and then change into PE clothes afterward . . . .
B. Prather

9/7/11

Homework for today -
8 Algebra - p. 41-42, 13-19 (started in class)
7 Religion - Practice TV news script (KSSM will be on the air tomorrow)
6 Religion - No homework
5 Religion - Finish stewardship chart

I will be attending the coaches football and volleyball meeting today at St. Benedict at 5:00 p.m. ....... may be late for the mandatory parents meeting at 6:00 p.m. ..... will get back as soon as possible .....
B. Prather :)

9/6/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity Master #2 (you might get interviewed); Algebra - p. 40-41, 1-12
7 Religion - Write your TV news script and time it
6 Religion - Finish your poem and illustration about Creation if you did not have it today; with a partner, write the similarities and differences in the first and second stories of Creation (started in class)
5 Religion - Think of pictures or symbols that show stewardship for God's Creation (spiral)

9/2

HAVE A FUN AND SAFE LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
B. Prather

8/31/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 19 (spiral); Algebra - QUIZ on p. 23-36
7 Religion - Develop a TV news story about what you learned in the chapter
5 Religion - p. 51, "Make a List", think of ten items

8/30/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Ch. 1 Test; Algebra - p. 35, 18-24
7 Religion - Ch. 1 Test
6 Religion - Ch. 1 Test; Group Prayer Service
5 Religion - Ch. 1 Test

8/29/11

Homework for today -
8 Algebra - p. 34-35, 1-17
7 Religion - Read p. 12-13, Do Activity p. 13

8/25/11

Apologies for the last couple days - internet problems - let's try again!
Homework for today -
8 Religion - p. 15 Chapter Review
6 Religion - p. 47, Plan a Prayer Service (Groups); p. 49 Chapter Review
5 Religion - p. 49, Chapter Review

8/23/11

Homework for today -
5 Religion - List 5 actions that show how you care for God and what they mean to you
6 Religion - P. 45 Connect Your Faith

8/17/11

Homework for today -
5 Religion - P. 41 Make a Wish List
6 Religion - Draw a picture or a comic strip about your favorite family story
7 Religion - Read p. 6-7, do Activity p. 7
8 Algebra - p. 14-15, 1-17; Religion - Read p. 9, become familiar with Matt. 6:25-33

8/16/11

Today is the day Babe Ruth passed away in 1948 at age 53.......
Homework for today - 8 Religion - Activity Master 1 (due Friday); Algebra - 1-1 B worksheet

8/15/11

Homework for today -

8 Algebra - Read p. 8-9, do 1-17 all.......
 Also, on Thursday, 8/25, the cheerleaders will have a Family Night at Shakey's on Atlantic from 5 - 9 pm.....students who get involved will receive a Free Dress Pass good on Tuesday, 8/30.....

6/20/11

Hope all you dads have a special day . . .  and to Jack, Happy Father's Day pa!

B. Prather :)

6/16/11

Homework for today-
7 Algebra 1/2 - Study for Test 22 Form B; Religion - Finish Take Home Unit 4 Test
5 & 6 Religion - Study for Ch. 10 Test

6/13/11

Homework for today -
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 89

6/6/11

Tomorrow is the 8th grade retreat......please bring:

old magazines, old newspapers, glue stick, scissors, and markers (washable)
The retreat will begin at 8:15 in church and then move into the hall....it will conclude around 1:00p.m. .....we will then move back into the church to practice for Mass and Graduation on Friday . . . dismissal will be at the usual time . . . .

B. Prather :)

6/2/11

Homework for today -
8 Vocabulary - Study for Unit 15 Test; Reading - p. 360 Check Your Comprehension and Critical Thinking questions
5 & 6 Religion - Create a prayer card for the 8th grade

5/31/11

Homework for today -
8 English p. 491, 1-24
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 87
6 Religion - Activity p. 155
5 Religion - Activity p. 155 in small groups

5/27/11

Homework for today -
SERVICE HOURS ESSAY DUE TUESDAY FOR 8TH GRADE

5/26/11

Homework for today-
8 English - SERVICE HOURS ESSAY DUE TUESDAY, MAY 31; Vocabulary - Study for Unit 14 Test
7 Alg. 1/2 - Problem Set 85
6 Religion - Prepare newscast on a gospel story
5 Religion - Finish fill-in sentences

5/23/11

Homework for today -
8 English - Description and Service Hours Essay due Friday; Vocabulary - Completing the Sentence p. 160-161
7 Alg. 1/2 - Problem Set 84

5/18/11

Homework for today -
7 Alg 1/2 - Problem Set 81; Religion - Prepare for group activity p. 147
6 Religion - Read p. 150-151, get ready to work with a partner
5 Religion - Read p. 150-151, get ready to work with a group
8 Vocabulary - Finish Unit 13; Reading - Continue group projects on "Netiquette"

5/17/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - Read pp. 678-681, begin group presentations; Vocab.- Finish Unit 13 by Thursday.
7 Religion - Activity p. 145
6 Religion - Write an email to your friend
5 Religion - Draw a picture of goodwill and/or harmony

5/16/11

Homework for today -
8 English - Study and make test notes for Unit 7 Test; Vocab. - Completing the Sentence p. 153-154
7 Algebra 1/2 - Study for Test 19, Form B

5/10/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Unit Review p. 172-173; Vocabulary p. 135-137
Tomorrow is the field trip to the Long Beach Aquarium - School uniform is to be worn; students should bring a sack lunch

5/9/10

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Study For Ch. 12 Test; Reading p. 258 BG & BGS
Bring $25 for field trip to the Museum of Tolerance; $18 for field trip to the Aquarium

5/2

Man it's already May!

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 159; English - Bring in your essay for the K of C contest tomorrow
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 75

4/18/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Don't forget your HCA donation for tomorrow and Wednesday

Tomorrow night is Sports Night . . . those who ordered meals will receive tickets tomorrow at school . . . for those of you coming for the program only, we will start at 6:30 SHARP . . . .
Thanks,
B. Prather

4/13/11

Homework for today -
8 English - p. 244, Independent Practice A&B 12-22
7 Algebra 1/2 - Study for Test 17, Form B
5 Religion - Read p. 128, answer blue questions
6 Religion - Read p. 128, do unscramble on p. 129

4/12/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Study for Ch. 11 Test; English - p. 263, 1-20; Reading - Study for Brown vs. Board of Education test
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 72; Religion - Study for Unit 3 Test
5 & 6 Religion - Activity Master 8

4/7/11

Homework for today -
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 70
5&6 Religion - Read and become familiar with p. 124-125

4/6/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Bring pictures from magazines, the Internet, etc. showing missionary work being done for the making of a poster in class tomorrow; English - P. 237 Guided Practice, 1-15, do not include articles a,an, and the
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 69

4/5/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity Master 11; Reading - p. 246, Critical Thinking 1-5
6 Religion - Make a list of wise people p. 123
5 Religion - Draw a scene from your favorite story p. 123

4/4/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity Master 11
7 Algebra 1/2 - Study practice test, Test 16, Form B tomorrow

3/30/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - p. 227; Vocabulary - Study for Unit 9 Test
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 68; Religion - Study for Ch. Test
5&6 Religion - Study for Ch. Test

3/29/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - study for selection test on Flowers for Algernon
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 67; Religion - Review p. 123
5 & 6 Religion - Review p. 121

3/28/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - p. 226 skip Practice, do Writing Application; English - Have rough draft of your story Wednesday
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 66

3/24/11

Homework for today-
8 Reading - p. 225, Critical Thinking, 1-5; English - Study for Unit 5 Test
5 Religion - Draw a picture illustrating a title of Jesus
6 Religion - Design a flag that honors Christ the King

3/23/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Ch. 10 Test

3/21/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 137; Vocabulary - Completing the Sentence p. 101-102
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 64

3/14/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 133; Reading - Test on a speech and three poems; p. 201 group presentation
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 61
5&6 Religion - Have Commandment skit ready (those who did not attend the DJ party Friday)

3/11/11

No homework tonight . . . .
DON'T FORGET TO SET YOU CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR AND CHANGE YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES  . . . .
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY WEEKEND!!
 B. Prather:)

3/9/11

Homework for today -
5 Religion - Write about a typical day ten years in your future
6 Religion - Write two lists; about good qualities for a leader, another about bad qualities for a leader
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 60; Religion Ch. 8 Test
8 Vocabulary - p. 94-95 Completing the Sentence
Reading - Book Report on The Pearl due tomorrow

3/8/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Study for Ch. 9 Test

3/7/11

Homework for today-
8 Religion - Finish Ch. 9 Review; English - p. 198, 1-30
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 59

3/4/11

Homework for today -
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 58

GOOD LUCK ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM!!!

3/3/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 109 due Monday; English - p. 197, 1-24; Reading - The Pearl
Book Report due March 10
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 57; Religion - Activity p. 109, create modern-day Beatitudes in groups

3/1/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - CT questions p. 195, worksheet on The Pearl
7 Algebra 1/2 - Test 13, Form B
5&6 Religion - Unit Review p. 110-111

2/28/11

Homework for today -
7Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 55; Religion - Create a Modern Parable group projects due tomorrow

2/24/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Research the development of these parts of the Christian Church: 1)Jesus Christ  2) The Roman Catholic Church  3) The Eastern Catholic Church 4) The Protestant Church
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 54; Religion - Create a Modern-Day Parable
5&6 Religion - Study for Ch. 6 Test

2/23/11

Homework for today -
8 Vocabulary - Unit 7 Test
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 53; Religion - Read p. 104-105, do Activity p. 105

2/22/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - Test on "Thank You Ma'm", 8 English - p. 196, 1-25 odd
7 Religion - Answer questions on Wisdom in spiral notebook
5 Religion - Answer questions on The Cardinal Vitrues p. 102-103
6 Religion - Create a decalogue of friendship with God p. 103

2/16/11

Special note -
Mr. Prather will be attending a workshop tomorrow and will be leaving classroom work for the substitute teacher to assign to the students. Grade 7 was given Problem Set 51 to have done by tomorrow

2/15/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - 191 Group Project due Friday; English 166 20-38 even
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 50; Religion - Activity p. 91
5 & 6 Religion - Read p. 98-99 about commandments

2/14/11

Homework for today -

7Algebra 1/2 - Problem set 49

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!

2/10/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity p. 105;  Reading - Check Your Comprehension p. 189
7 Algebra 1/2 - Test 11 Form B tomorrow

2/9/11

Homework for today -
8 English - p. 193, 1-18
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 48
6 Religion - Write about a hero p. 96
5 Religion - Invite someone to worship with you p. 96

2/8/11

Homework for today -
8 English - 192, 1-20; Reading - 183 Group Project due tomorrow; Religion - Activity Master 8
7 Religion - Unit 2 Test tomorrow; Algebra 1/2 - Finish Problem Set 47
5&6 Religion - Finish Ch. 5 Take Home Test

2/7/11

Homework for today -
8 Religion - Activity Master 8
   Reading - p. 183 Group Project due Wednesday
7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 46

2/2/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 - Religion - Ch. 7 Test Friday
            Vocabulary - Unit 6 Test Friday
            Reading - Test on "The Ninny" and "The Governess" will be taken home Thursday, due Friday
Gr. 7 - Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 45 - due Friday
            Religion - Unit 2 Test Friday
Gr. 5&6 Religion - Ch. 6 Test Friday

Tomorrow is Career Day - the students will be listening to guest speakers most of the day, will have PE during the breaks . . . Grades close Friday, Report Cards will be given out Tuesday.

You are up to date!

2/1/11

Can't believe it's already February!
Today is Student Appreciation Day! I am very thankful for the opportunity to teach and coach your young men and women every day! In honor of it being THEIR day, no homework is assigned for tonight! Have a great day and evening!

B. Prather :)

1/31/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Reading - P. 182 . . . Writing Application will be done in class tomorrow

1/29/11

Hi everyone! Hope to see you at 11 a.m. Mass and Open House tomorrow!
B. Prather :)

1/26/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Religion - Activity Master 7 - Clique or Community - Started in class after the ACRE Test
Reading - Build Your Portfolio p. 160 due tomorrow ; Book Report due Friday                                              Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 44
Religion - Activity Master 6 - Develop a Plot Line
Gr. 5 Religion - Compose a prayer service p. 93 due tomorrow
Gr. 6 Religion - Create a list of temptations and how to avoid them p. 93 due tomorrow

1/25/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Reading - Test on "Up the Slide"
English - Finish essay contest packet on "What St. Stephens Has Done For Me"
Religion - ACRE testing will take place tomorrow
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 43
Religion - Activity Master 6 - Develop a plot line
Gr. 5 Religion - Create a Prayer Service p. 93 due Thursday
Gr. 6 Religion - Make a list of temptations and how to avoid them p. 93 due Thursday

1/24/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Reading - p. 160 Guide for Responding
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 42

1/21/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 5&6 Religion - Work on p. 92 in spiral notebook - due Tuesday

1/20/11

Homework for today -
8 Reading - p. 151 Build Your Portfolio group presentation
7 Religion - Ch. 5 Test tomorrow

1/19/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Religion - Unit 2 Test tomorrow
Reading - P. 151 group work to be presented tomorrow
Book Report - Biography or Autobiography due January 28
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Test 9 Form A tomorrow
Religion - Finish Ch.5 Review
Gr. 6 Religion - p. 91 Compare Ritual Meals
Gr. 5 Religion - p. 91 Explore Prayer

1/18/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 English - p. 187, 1-16; Part 1 of essay on "What St. Stephens Has Done For Me"
          Reading - The Three Poems Test could not be taken last week, it will be an open book test tomorrow
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Finish Problem Set 40
Gr. 5&6 Religion - No homework tonight

1/13/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Reading - Three poems test tomorrow
Religion - Work on Unit Review p. 88 - 89      
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Finish Problem Set 38
Religion - Activity p. 67 in spiral
Gr. 5 Religion - Be ready to present Psalm with partner to the class
Gr. 6 Religion - Be ready to present symbol from Exodus to the class

1/12/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Religion - Ch. 6 Test tomorrow
         Reading - Three Poem Test tomorrow
         Algebra - p. 397-399, 1-27
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Finish Problem Set 37
         Religion - Finish poster from Activity p. 65
Gr. 5&6 Religion - Read p. 88-89, do Activity p. 89

11/1/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Reading - p. 150 BV & BGS
         Algebra -Finish Worksheet 6-6 B
Gr. 7 Religion - Bring materials to create a poster showing ways you can say "YES" to God
(Will be done in class tomorrow)

1/10/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 Reading - Finish Literary Focus p. 143
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Test 8, Form B tomorrow

1/6/11

Homework for today -

Gr. 7 Religion - Activity p. 63
         Algebra 1/2 - Finish Problem Set 36

Gr. 5 & 6 Religion - "Let's Begin" questions p. 87

1/4/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 - Reading - P. 145 Critical Thinking ques. 1-6
            Vocabulary - p. 63 Choosing the Right Word
            English - Continue Compare and Contrast rough draft - due Thursday
Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 34
         Religion - Activity p. 61 (Started in class)
Gr. 5 & 6 Religion - Study for Ch.4 Test tomorrow



            


          

1/3/11

Homework for today -
Gr. 8 English - Compare and contrast essay rough draft - due Thursday

Gr. 7 Algebra 1/2 - Problem Set 33