SPECIAL BOYS BASKETBALL ANNOUNCEMENT 12/28/12

HI FOLKS......

THE GYM AT BOSCO TECH HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE RAINS OF A MONTH AGO......THE ENTIRE FLOOR MUST BE REMOVED AND REPLACED....OUR SCHEDULE WILL BE CHANGED TO WEEKDAY GAMES AFTER SCHOOL.....THE COACHES WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8TH TO WORK OUT THE NEW SCHEDULE......SERVICE HOURS CAN NOW BE EARNED BY PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO UPCOMING AWAY GAMES....WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS SOON AS THE INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE.....

Many thanks,

B. Prather

12/19/12

FOUND......A NOKIA COOLPIX DIGITAL CAMERA.....DURING 830 MASS ON WEDNESDAY.....IT IS IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE........

BE SURE AND HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY EVERYONE!
B. Prather :) 

12/17/12

NO HOMEWORK TODAY.....
A REMINDER THAT TOMORROW NIGHT IS THE 2012 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM.....THERE'S A DINNER FROM 4:30 TO 5:30, THEN THE SHOW AT 6:30......HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A FUN AND MEANINGFUL EVENING....

12/13/12

THE $3.00 FOR PIZZA IS DUE TO MRS. DWYRE BY TOMORROW IF YOU HAVEN'T YET PAID.......
Homework for today......
5 Religion-Activity p. 81
8 Religion-Activity p. 53
 

12/12/12

It's 12/12/12! It will be a hundred years before we see this happen again! (You can tell some of us lead a dull life)
Homework for today...
6 & 7 Religion-Complete Ch. 4 Take Home Test
8 Algebra-p. 229-230, 1-11

12/11/12

Homework for today......
6 English-Finish p. 266, 1-4 in your spiral (started in class after today's test)
5 English-p. 307, 1-22
6 & 7 Religion-Study for Ch. 4 Take Home Test
8 Algebra-p.224, 1-8
8 English-p. 334 all

12/10/12

Homework for today......
6 English-Unit 7 Test tomorrow
8 Algebra-p. 218, 1-14

12/6/12

Homework for today.....
7 & 8 English-Have stories ready for tomorrow
6 English-p. 256, 1-16
8 Religion-Read p. 78-79, do Activity Master 4
5 Religion-Read p. 50-51, do Activity Master 4

12/5/12

Homework for today.....
6 & 7 Religion-Finish Activity Master 4
6 English-p. 255, 1-25

12/4/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-p. 255, 1-25 (due Thursday)
5 English-p. 305, 1-24
6, 7, 8 Religion-Prepare for Reconciliation tomorrow

12/3/12

Homework for today.......
7 & 8 English-Study for Unit Test tomorrow
6 English-p. 254, 1-18
8 Algebra-Study for Ch. 3 Test using p. 208-209

11/29/12

Homework for today......
5,6,7,8 Religion-Learn the Act of Contrition for Reconciliation next week
7 English-Study for Unit 7 Test Monday using p. 250-251

11/28/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-p. 252, 1-25 odd
8 English-p. 266
7 Religion-Activity p. 47 (due Tuesday)
6 Religion-Activity p. 77 (due Tuesday)
8 Algebra-p. 202-203, 1-8

11/27/12

Homework for today.......
8 English-p. 265
7 English-p. 262
5 English-Study for Unit 7 Test using p. 234-235
6 & 7 Religion-Unit 3 Test tomorrow
8 Algebra-p. 197-198, 1-13

11/26/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-p. 249, 1-14 & p. 250, 1-14; Finish rough draft for your story
6 & 7 Religion-Study for Unit Test on Wed.
8 Algebra-p. 192-193, 10-15

11/21/12

HAVE A HAPPY, SAFE, AND RESTFUL THANKSGIVING EVERYONE.......

BP:)

11/20/12

Homework for today.......
7 English-p. 241, 6-16
5 English-p. 244, 1-22

11/19/12

Homework for today.......
6 & 7 Religion-Study for Unit Test tomorrow
7 & 8 English-Finish Thanksgiving project
8 Algebra-Finish Worksheet 3-7 B

11/14/12

Homework for today......
6,8 English-Think of 5 "Inky Pinky" clues
5 English-Worksheet 81
6 Religion-Study for Unit Test using p. 74
7 Religion-Study for Unit Test using p. 46-47
8 Algebra-p. 186, 1-17

11/13/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-Worksheet 78
7 English-Complete Take Home Unit Test
5 English-p. 223, 7-25 odd
6 Religion-Make a Difference, p. 73
7 Religion-Activity p. 40
8 Algebra-p. 181, 16-22

11/8/12

THANKS FOR SUCH PLEASANT AND MEANINGFUL PARENT CONFERENCES.....
DON'T FORGET THAT MONDAY IS A HOLIDAY AND THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL......

Homework for today....
5 & 8 Religion-Finish Take Home Test
7 English-Study for Unit 5 Test Tuesday using p. 181
6 & 8 English-Write your rough draft for your story
8 Algebra-Begin work on In-Class group activity p. 176

11/7/12

Homework for today........
6 & 8 English-Choose a topic for your story
5 English-1)Study for Unit 5 Test on Friday using p. 174-175
2)Fill in the story map for "The Needle and the Haystack" due Friday
6 & 7 Religion-Finish Take Home Ch. 3 Test
8 Algebra-p. 173, 4-8, 10-13

11/6/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-Read "Two Were Left" p. 191-193, answer 1-4 p. 193
8 English-Read "The Two Brothers" p.204-206, answer 1-3 p. 206
7 English-Copy chart p. 176, do p. 199, 1-22
5 English-Copy chart p. 170, do p. 191, 1-22
8 Algebra-p. 166-167, 1-12

11/5/12

Homework for today.....
6 English-Study for Unit 5 Test
8 English-Study for Unit 5 Test
8 Algebra-p. 160-161, 11-20

11/1/12

DON'T FORGET TO MOVE YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR THIS SUNDAY....
Homework for today.....
6 English-p. 187, 1-24
8 English-p. 199, 1-24
8 Algebra-p. 152-153, 1-18

10/30/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-p. 145-146, 1-2 due Thursday

TOMORROW IS OUR DAY FILLED WITH HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES.....PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IT WILL BE A NOON DISMISSAL......HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE EVENING......
BACKPACKS ARE NOT NEEDED TOMORROW.......

10/29/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-p. 186, 1-22
7 English-p. 167, 13-34
8 English-p. 198, 1-20

10/25/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-Study for part 2 of Ch. 2 Test

TOMORROW STUDENTS MAY WEAR A RED TIE FOR MASS.....THANKS FOR A GREAT RED RIBBON WEEK.......

10/24/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion-Plan a Mural p. 65
7 Religion-Activity p. 37 Draw a Cross showing signs of God's love
8 Algebra-Ch. 2 Test tomorrow

10/23/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 183, 1-24
8 English-p. 196, 1-25
7 English-p. 193, diagram S-V-IO-DO for 9-15 (due Thursday)
5 English-p. 165 Writing Application and illustration about camping
6 Religion-Finish FAITHFULNESS poster
7 Religion-Read p. 34-35, analyze the Our Father line by line
8 Algebra-Study for Test using p.134-135, 1-28

10/22/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 182, 1-19
7 English-p. 192, 1-24
8 English-p. 168, 9-20

10/17/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-p. 122-123
5 English-p. 184, 1-22
6 English-p. 178, 1-24
7 English-p. 191, 1-22

10/16/12

Homework for today......
7 English-p. 191, 1-22 (due Thursday)
6 Religion-Finish "Draw a Picture" p. 61
8 Algebra-p. 122, 1-9

10/11/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-p. 156, 9-30
8 English-p. 190,  1-11 & 24-34

10/10/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 176, 1-24
8 English-p. 189, 1-26
5 English-Finish Writing Application p. 147, type the paragraph and illustrate it
8 Algebra- p. 112, 13-18

10/9/12

Homework for today.....
6 English-Read p. 144, HW: p. 175, 1-15
8 English-p. 188, 1-32
7 English-p. 187, 1-20
5 English-p. 177, 1-358
6 Religion-Study for Ch. Test using p. 59
7 Religion-Study for Ch. Test using p. 27
8 Algebra-p. 106, 1-15

10/4/12

DON'T FORGET THAT TOMORROW WILL BE NOON DISMISSAL......MONDAY IS THE COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY......HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SATURDAY AT THE FIRST EVER ST. STEPHEN OKTOBERFEST.....

Homework for today.....
5 Religion-Study for test using p. 59
8 Religion-Study for test using p. 27
 

10/3/12

Homework for today......

6 English-Complete table p. 120
6 Religion-Study for test using p. 59
7 Religion-Study for test using p. 27
8 Algebra-p.99-100, 1-15

10/2/12

Homework for today.......
6 English-Read p. 114-117, answer 1-3 in spiral

10/1/12

OCTOBER?!
Homework for today......
6 English-Study for Unit 3 Test 
8 English-p. 186, 1-26
7 English-p. 146, 7-20
8 Algebra-p. 94-95, 1-17,20 

9/27/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 111, 1-10
8 Algebra-p. 89-90, 19-27
5 English-Study for Unit Test

9/26/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 110, 1-20
5 English-Study for Unit 3 Test using p. 96-97
8 Algebra-p. 89-90, 19-27

9/25/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 109, 1-22
7 English-Study for Unit Test using p. 94-95
8 English-Study for Unit Test using p. 102-103
6 Religion-Read p. 54-55, start Activity p. 55, will be finished in class tomorrow
7 Religion-Have Storyboard ready for class tomorrow
8 Algebra-In-Class Activity p. 84 needs to be finished by tomorrow

9/24/12

Homework for today......
8 Algebra-In-class Activity p. 84

9/20/12

Homework for today......

8 English-p. 111, 1-22
6 English-p. 90, A&B

9/19/12

Homework for today.......

6 Religion-Compare and Contrast the Stories of Creation p. 52 & 53 in spiral
7 Religion-Be ready to work with a partner on the Activity p. 21 (draw a storyboard about The Story of God)
 

9/18/12

Homework for today......
5/8 English-Have commercials ready for tomorrow....
6 Religion-Write a poem p.51
7 Religion-Activity p. 19
8 Algebra-p. 76-77, 1-12


 FOR GRADE 5/8 HOMEROOM PARENTS....WE WILL BE ONCE AGAIN SUPPLYING A BASKET FOR THE PARISH OKTOBERFEST ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH.....OUR THEME IS 5TH GRADE..... UCLA!.....8TH GRADE.....LAKERS! PLEASE START SENDING IN ITEMS SUCH AS CAPS, MINI-BASKETBALL, T-SHIRTS ETC. WITH THE LAKER LOGO....YOU GET ONE SERVICE HOUR FOR EVERY $10 SPENT.....THANKS!

9/17/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 107, 1-22

*PLEASE NOTE.....ITBS TESTING STARTS THIS WEEK.....THERE WILL BE LESS HOMEWORK GIVEN AS CLASS TIME WILL BE USED FOR TESTING PURPOSES.....

9/13/12

THANK YOU FOR COMING LAST NIGHT....IT WAS A GREAT TURNOUT.....
Homework for today......
5 Religion-Activity p. 51 Write a poem about your thanks to God
8 Religion-Activity p. 19
6 English-p. 106, 1-18
8 English-p. 109, 1-42
8 Algebra-Study for Ch. 1 Test 
 

9/12/12

Homework for today......
6 English-Write a rough draft of a personal narrative
8 English-p.108, 1-18
5 English-Write a commercial using the plural form of the product
8 Algebra-Finish Progress Self-Test p. 63-64


HOPE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT AT THE PARENTS' MEETING @ 6pm IN THE PARISH HALL......

9/11/12

Homework for today.......

7 English-p. 100,1-19
6 Religion-Study for Test using p. 49
7 Religion-Study for Test using p. 15
8 Algebra-Finish p. 57-58, 1-15

9/10/12

Homework for today......
8 English-p. 107, 1-26
7 English-p. 99, 1-15
8 Algebra- Finish p. 50, 12-15; Read p. 53-56

9/6/12

TOMORROW IS GRANDPARENTS DAY....JOIN US FOR 8:30 AM MASS AND RECEPTION AFTER IN YOUR HONOR.....

Homework for today......
7 English-Finish p. 50, 1-3 and p. 55, 1-4 in spiral, due Monday
6 English-Study for Unit 1 Test tomorrow using p. 38-39
8 English-p. 55, 1-4 & p. 61, 1-3 in spiral
8 Algebra-p.48-49, 1-11

9/5/12

Homework for today.....

6 English-p. 51,1-24
8 English-Unit 1 Test tomorrow
5 English-Study for Unit Test using p. 38-39
6 Religion-Study for Ch.1 Test using p. 49
7 Religion-Study for Ch.1 Test using p. 15

9/4/12

SEPTEMBER?!
Homework for today.....
6 English-p. 50, 1-17 
7 English-Study for Unit Test using p. 36-37
5 English-p. 50, 1-20
6 Religion-Finish Group Prayer Service p. 47
7 Religion-Finish Activity p. 13 
8 English-Study for Unit 1 Test using p. 38-39
8 Algebra-Continue work on In-Class Activity p. 44
 
 

8/30/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 13 Write "positive" commandments
6 Religion-Prayer Service p. 47
7 Religion- Activity p. 13

8/29/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 47, 1-15
5 English-p. 47, 1-20
8 English-p. 49, 1-22
6 Religion-Prayer Service p. 47
7 Religion-Activity p. 13 (Landscape)

8/28/12

Homework for today.....
7 English-p. 29 Writing Application-due Thursday
5 English-p. 25 Writing Application
6 English-p. 46, 1-14
8 Algebra-p. 34-35, 11-16

8/27/12

Homework for today.....
6 English-p. 45, 1-13
7 English-p. 27, A&B
8 Algebra-p. 29; 7, 9-12

8/23/12

Homework for today......
8 Algebra-p. 25, 1-13
6 English, p. 21, Writing Application
8 English-p. 45, 1-18

8/22/12

Homework for today......
6 English-p. 44, 1-22
8 English-Finish Writing Application p. 19
5 English-Diagram p. 44, 15-20 & p. 45, 16-22 (due Friday)
6 Religion-Activity p. 45
8 Algebra-p. 21-22, 13-16

8/21/12

Homework for today......
6 English-Diagram p. 43, 1-14
8 English-Finish p. 44, diagram 1-18
7 English-Finish p. 19 Writing Application by Thursday
5 English-P. 42, 1-20

8/20/12

Homework for today.....
6 English-p. 42, 1-18
7 English-p. 19, diagram 8-24
8 English-p. 19, diagram 6-22
8 Algebra-p. 14-15, 1-19

8/16/12

Homework for today.......
5-8 Religion-Finish Welcome card for Fr. Leo if not done already
6 English-Finish p. 15, 6-32
8 English-Finish p. 17, 9-24

8/15/12

Homework for today.....
5-8 Religion - Make a welcome card for Fr. Leo
5 English - p. 41, 1-16
6 English - p. 3, 1-3 & 5 Steps
8 Algebra - p. 8-9, 1-17

8/7/12

LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO.....CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED......

7/25/12

HI EVERYONE HOPE YOU ARE WELL.....IT'S GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER.....BE GLAD TO SEE YOU AGAIN.....ENJOY!!

6/25/12

HAVE A FUN, HAPPY, AND MOST OF ALL SAFE SUMMER.......

Brad Prather :)

6/20/12

***SEE 6/18/12....ALSO FYI GRADES 5,6,7 WILL HAVE PE TOMORROW AND WILL BE ALLOWED TO WEAR THEIR PE UNIFORM TO SCHOOL......

6/18/12

WELL FOLKS THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL.....200 DAYS SEEMED LIKE 150.....BEEN GREAT WORKING FOR YOU AGAIN AS USUAL.....SUMMER WILL GO LIKE THAT AND WE'LL CRANK IT UP AGAIN IN AUGUST.....TAKE CARE.....BE SAFE.....LOVE YA......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. NOVAK!!!

6/13/12

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Complete Ch. Review p. 165

6/12/12

Homework for today.......
7 Religion-Activity p. 161

6/11/12

JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR THE GIFTS, THE KIND WORDS AND THE CHANCE TO TAKE ONE LAST PIC WITH SO MANY OF YOU.....YOU REALLY KNOW HOW TO MAKE AN OL' FELLA FEEL SPECIAL.....BEST OF LUCK AND REMEMBER THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN....

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Activity p. 159

6/8/12

GLAD TO BE BACK WITH YOU....
BEEN BUSY WITH 8TH GRADE ACTIVITIES...
TODAY-BACCAULAUREATE LITURGY 10 AM..
LUNCHEON AT LUMINARIAS RESTAURANT 12 PM.....GRADUATION CEREMONY 5 PM....
CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE GRADUATES...

6/1/12

JUNE IS HERE!!!
One more week for the 8th graders.........

5/31/12

Homework for today......
5 Religion-Study for Ch. 10 Test using p. 157

5/30/12

Homework for today.....

8 Religion-Have group skit ready for tomorrow; Algebra-
7 Religion-Finish place mats for 8th graders-due next Wednesday; Finish Ch. 11 Take Home Test
6 Religion-Study for Unit 4 Test

5/29/12

Homework for today.....
5,6,7,8 Religion-Finish card for Fr. Albert
8 Algebra-Finish p. 513-514, 1-28

5/25/12

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.....

5/24/12

NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT.....

5/23/12

Homework for today......
8 Algebra-p. 507, 1-11
7 Religion-Study for Ch. Test using p. 153
6 Religion-Study for Unit Test using p. 182-183
5/6 Vocabulary-Create a vocab. tree to give to your partner to solve

5/22/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-p. 502-503, 10-19
7 Religion-Activity p. 149
6 Religion-Study for Ch. 12 Test using p. 177

TOMORROW NIGHT AT 6:30 IN RM. 16 WILL BE THE 8TH GRADE PARENTS MEETING.....END OF YEAR CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE ON THE AGENDA.....IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, PLEASE SEND A FAMILY REPRESENTATIVE.....

THURSDAY MORNING AT 9:00 WILL BE THE MAY CROWNING CEREMONY....2ND AND 8TH GRADERS WILL PRESENT A LITURGY HONORING OUR BLESSED MOTHER....ALL ARE INVITED AND WELCOMED.....

THURSDAY NIGHT IS SPORTS NIGHT AT 7PM IN THE PARISH HALL....HAVE THE PLAYERS WEAR THEIR JERSEYS....ENJOY DINNER AT HOME, THEN COME AND JOIN US AS WE PAY TRIBUTE TO EVERY ATHLETE....LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH DONATIONS ($) GLADLY ACCEPTED.....

SPRING FOOTBALL STARTS NEXT TUESDAY, MAY 29TH THROUGH THURSDAY, MAY 31ST.....BARNES PARK WILL BE THE SITE EACH DAY FROM 2:45-4:30....

5/21/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-p. 501-502, 1-9
7 Religion-Activity p. 147

5/17/12

Homework for today.....
5 Religion-Activity p. 149 Draw a picture of yourself showing goodwill or harmony

5/16/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 154; Algebra-p. 495-496, 1-13
7 Religion-Activity Master 11
6 Religion-Activity p.173 typed if possible
5/6 Vocab.-Create a quiz using 20 words from any unit studied so far this year

8TH GRADE PARENTS....THERE WILL BE A MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD @ 6:30PM IN RM. 16 REGARDING UPCOMING 8TH GRADE ACTIVITIES AND CEREMONIES....IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND PLEASE SEND A FAMILY REPRESENTATIVE
B. PRATHER :) 

5/15/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion-Complete acrostic exercise
8 Algebra-p. 489-490, 1-15,18
5 Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test using p.146-147

5/14/12

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Study for Ch. 10 Test using p. 141

5/9/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 151 poster (group work done in class); Algebra-Study for Ch. 7 Test using Test Form "A"
5 Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test using p. 146-147

5/8/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Read p. 148-149, do Activity p. 149; Algebra-p. 472-473, 1-12
7 Religion-Activity p. 137
5 Religion-Study for Ch. 9 Test using p. 141

5/7/12

Homework for today......
8 Algebra-p. 467, 15-18

5/3/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion-Study Ch. Review p. 167

5/2/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity Master 11; Algebra-p. 461, 16 a-h
7 Religion-Activity Master 10
6 Religion-Activity Master 11
5 Religion-Activity Master 9

5/1/12

Homework for today......
8 Religion-Read p. 146-147, define "missionary mandate", complete Activity-Share Your Faith, your list should contain at least 5 items.  Algebra-
6 Religion-In groups, write a petition for the Holy spirit to unite all nations
5 Religion-Finish skit about Jesus' Resurrection based on p. 137

4/30/12

CAN IT BE THE END OF APRIL ALREADY!?

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-p. 454, 11 & 13
7 Religion-Activity p. 133

4/26/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Group work preparing a skit about explaining their faith or identifying themselves as Catholic...due next Tuesday or Wednesday....will be recorded and played back for a grade
8 Algebra-p. 448-449 Review 15-25

4/25/12

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Finish Unit 3 Take Home Test
6 Religion-Study for Ch. 10 Test using p. 157
5 Religion-Set up group skit p. 137

4/24/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Study for Ch. 10 Test using p. 141

4/23/12

Homework for today....
7 Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test using p. 130-131
8 Algebra-p. 437-438, 22-32; Religion-Study for Ch. 10 Test using p. 141

4/19/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion- Activity p. 137; Algebra-P. 429-430, 12-21
7 Religion-Unit Review p. 130-131
6 Religion-Activity p. 151

A PERSONAL NOTE.....TODAY IS THE 2ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSING OF MR. JACK PRATHER.....HE TAUGHT LIFE LESSONS WITHOUT LECTURING.....HE WAS THE SPORTS PARENT WHO WAS ALWAYS INVOLVED BUT NEVER NOTICED.....HE WAS A GUY WHO LIKED TO HAVE A GOOD TIME....FOR SURE HE AND ALL THE UNCLES ARE UP THERE PITCHING HORSESHOES, PLAYING PING PONG, LAWN DARTS, 8-BALL, BADMINTON, BOWLING, SLOW-PITCH, AND POKER, AND MAKING SURE ALL HAVE A SMILE ON THEIR FACE..... :)

4/18/12

Homework for today....
8 Religion-Activity p. 137
7 Religion-Study for Unit Test using p. 130-131
6 Religion-Activity p. 151
5 Religion-Study for Ch. 8 Test using p. 131

OUR BASKET THEME FOR THE FASHION SHOW IS "DODGERS".....PLEASE SEND WHATEVER YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TOMORROW.... CAPS, SHIRTS, JERSEYS, KEYCHAINS, BASEBALLS, ETC. WILL ALL HELP US OUT GREATLY....

4/17/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 135-Draw a picture symbolizing the Church on a rock;
Algebra-Find the slope for each of 8 pairs of coordinates
7 Religion-Study for Ch. 9 Test using p. 123

4/16/12

Homework for today......
8 Algebra-p. 422-423, 14-22

4/4/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion-Finish Unit 3 Take Home Test

4/3/12

Homework for today......
8 Algebra-Study for Ch. 6 Test
7 Religion-Activity p. 121
6 Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test
5 Religion-Group work....create a skit based on a parable

4/2/12

SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ATTENDED THE LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS.....WE WERE SO GLAD THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO JOIN US.....

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-Study for Ch. 6 Test using Form A

3/28/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Dress rehearsal tomorrow; Algebra-Finish handout on 6-7
7 Religion-Finish Activity p. 119
6 Religion-Ch. 9 Test tomorrow
5 Religion-Activity p. 127

TOMORROW IS DRESS REHEARSAL FOR THE LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS......

THERE IS NO 8:30 MASS ON FRIDAY....8TH GRADERS MAY COME TO SCHOOL IN THEIR P E UNIFORM.....AFTER P E THEY WILL CHANGE INTO THEIR COSTUMES FOR THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS......RECONCILIATION WILL TAKE PLACE AT 10:00 AM...... 

3/27/12

8 Algebra-p. 391-392, 1-14
6 Religion-Study for Ch. 9 Test using p. 141

The Living Stations of the Cross will be presented Friday, March 30th at 1:00 and 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall.....please join us if you can......

3/22/12

To all 8th grade parents.....

HI FOLKS.....WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 30TH, WE WILL BE PRESENTING THE LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS...

AS OF RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE TWO PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED - 1 PM FOR THE SCHOOL AND, TENTATIVELY, ANOTHER FOR THE PARISH AT 7 PM....WE WILL FIND OUT ABOUT THE 7 PM SHOW ON MONDAY.......

WANTED TO GIVE YOU A HEADS UP NOW SO YOU CAN MAKE PLANS ETC. REGARDING THE 7 PM SHOW.....

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE YOU THERE!
PLEASE COME!

3/21/12

Homework for today....

8 Religion-Finish Activity p. 133; p. 385-386, 16-26, 27-extra credit; bring a compass and protractor
7 Religion-Group project based on Activity p. 119 (being done in class, just letting you know about it in case you want to ask how it's going)

3/20/12

Homework for today....
8 Algebra-p. 384-385, 10-14; Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test
5/6 Vocabulary-Finish Word Search rough draft

3/15/12

Homework for today......
8 Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test using p. 130-131

3/14/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Study for Unit 3 Test using p. 130-131; Algebra-p. 378-379, 1-17
6 Religion-Activity skit p. 135
5 Religion-Draw and Tell p. 123

3/13/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Study for Ch. 9 Test using p. 123; Algebra-p. 373-375, 1-21
7 Religion-Activity p. 112

3/12/12

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Study for Ch. 8 Test using p. 111

3/9/12

OUR ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM WILL TAKE ON 104 OTHER SCHOOLS AT THE L A SPORTS ARENA TOMORROW......GOOD LUCK SPARTANS!

DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR THIS WEEKEND.....IT'S "SPRING AHEAD" TIME ALREADY!

 

3/8/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion.....Communicate a Message p. 133 (due Tuesday)
8 Algebra-Worksheet 6-3 B

3/7/12

Homework for today.......
8 Religion-Acitivity p. 119; Algebra-
7 Religion-Study for Ch. 8 Test using p. 111
5 Religion-Study for Ch. 8 Test using p. 121

3/6/12

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Activity p. 109
6 Religion-Study for Ch. 8 Test using p. 131
5 Religion-Ch. Review p. 121
8 Algebra-p. 360-361, 15-21, 24-31

3/5/12

Homework for today......
5 Vocabulary-Write a story using at least 8 list words from Unit 10
7 Religion-Activity p. 107 in spiral

3/2/12

FACING A MEATLESS FRIDAY? COME AND HAVE SOME FISH TACOS AND CHEESE ENCHILADAS IN THE HALL.....5-7 PM........

3/1/12

MARCH ALREADY?!
Homework for today.....
 8 Religion-Activity p. 117 (due Tuesday)
6 Religion-Activity p. 129 (due Tuesday)
5 Religion- Make a mural p. 119 (due Tuesday)
 

2/29/12

HAPPY LEAP DAY!
Homework for today.....
6 Religion-Make a graphic organizer based on p. 126-127
8 Algebra-p. 347, 2-50 even

PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME TODAY.....PLEASE RETURN THEM SIGNED BY FRIDAY, MARCH 2.....

2/28/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Be ready to write the Christian Family Tree in the Computer Lab;Algebra-Study for Ch. 5 Test
7 Religion-Write a parable and its meaning today
6 Religion-Activity p. 125
5Religion-Finish Lenten envelope project if not already done

2/27/12

Homework for today......
7 Religion-Activity Master 8 (you may be asked for help)
5 Vocabulary-p. 94 Completing the Sentence
8 Algebra-Complete practice test Ch. 5 Form B

2/23/12

TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF THE "PENNIES FOR PATIENTS" DRIVE.....THE 8TH GRADE HAS REALLY RESPONDED WELL....WE HOPE TO HAVE JUST AS GOOD OF A FINISH....THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND CARING.....

2/22/12

Happy Ash Wednesday.....

Today being Ash Wednesday we worked on our Lenten sacrifice/commitment projects.....all other assignments from yesterday will be due tomorrow.........

2/21/12

Homework for today.....
5 6 7 8 Religion-Write down your Lenten sacrifice/commitment on looseleaf paper, draw some symbols of Lent on blank white paper (Google "symbols of Lent" for some ideas); USE PURPLE!
8 Algebra-p. 330-331, 1-14

2/17/12

REMINDER......NO SCHOOL MONDAY-PRESIDENTS' DAY......MARDI GRAS IS TUESDAY.....PURPLE, GREEN AND GOLD COLORS MAY BE WORN.....SCHOOL WIDE LUNCH FROM 12:00 TO 12:30.....BOOTHS WILL THEN BE OPEN....WEDNESDAY BEGINS THE LENTEN SEASON......STUDENTS WILL BE WRITING THEIR LENTEN COMMITMENT THAT WILL THEN BE PLACED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND LOCKED UP UNTIL HOLY THURSDAY WHEN WE GO ON SPRING BREAK......

2/16/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 112 (due Tuesday); Algebra-Worksheet 5-7B (due Tuesday)
6 Religion-"Make a List" p. 123 (due Tuesday)
5 Religion-Activity p. 115 (due Tuesday)

2/15/12

Gr. 8 parents....there is a meeting tomorrow in either Rm. 10 or Rm. 16 at 6:30.....
Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Test on Ch. 8; Algebra- p. 325-326, 12-15, 17-20, 22-26
6 Religion-Test on Ch. 7

2/14/12

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!
Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Study for Ch. 8 Test using p. 111; Algebra-p. 320-321, 13-16, 18-24
7 Religion-Activity p. 100 (you will be asked for help, it's ok)
6 Religion-Study for Ch.7 Test using p. 121
5 Religion-Write a narrative p. 113 (if you are asked for help, it's ok)

2/10/12

OUR GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM UNDER COACH MORGAN IS IN THE CYO PLAYOFFS! TOMORROW AT NOON THEY WILL PLAY ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE....THE SITE IS ST. MATTHIAS HIGH SCHOOL IN DOWNEY.....ADMISSION FOR ADULTS IS $4, FOR HIGH SCHOOL AGE $1, UNDER HIGH SCHOOL AGE IS FREE.....GO SPARTANS!

2/9/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion-Design a flag showing Christ the King

2/8/12

OUR ANNUAL CANDY SALE STARTED TODAY....SELL 7 BOXES AND GO TO KNOTT'S BERRY FARM.....LOTS OF OTHER PRIZES AND CHANCES TO WIN $$.....WE HAVE THREE WEEKS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Homework for today....
7 Religion-Study for Ch. 7 Test using p. 99
5 Religion-Study for Unit 2 Test
6 Religion-Write a speech p. 117

2/7/12

Homework for today-
8 Religion-Activity p. 107 in spiral; Algebra-
7 Religion-Activity p. 97 in spiral
6 Religion-Write a leadership paper based on 3 questions (you will be asked one of these)
5 Religion-Finish Unit 2 Review p. 110-111; Test Thursday

2/6/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-Finish p. 294-295, 8-25
7 Religion-Finish Activity p. 95
5 Vocabulary-Finish word poster

2/2/12

BIG DAY TOMORROW......SPECIAL PERSON'S DAY.....EXTENDED LUNCH......PEP RALLY (ALL BASKETBALL PLAYERS NEED TO BRING THEIR JERSEYS AND SHORTS)....AND OUR ANNUAL FACULTY-STAFF VS. 8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL GAME......COME AND ENJOY!

2/1/12

FEBRUARY ALREADY?!
Don't forget tomorrow is Multi-Cultural Day.....thanks for all the good stuff you are providing.....

Homework for today.....
7 Religion-Activity p. 95 due Monday
6 Religion-With a partner, make a top ten list of both good and bad qualities of a leader
8 Algebra-Worksheet 5-1 B #13 a-e

1/31/12

HAPPY STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY! NO HOMEWORK!

Tomorrow we will be going to Barnes Park to help clean up and beautify the facility....students should come in their PE uniform.....

1/30/12

Homework for today.....
5 Vocabulary-Make a poster about one of the Unit 9 Words

THANKS FOR COMING TO OPEN HOUSE YESTERDAY.....THE ATTENDANCE WAS ONE OF THE BEST EVER....

1/26/12

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ON THEIR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS!
Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Read p. 104-105, draw your favorite image of Jesus-due Tuesday; Algebra-Finish Ch 4 Form A Test for Monday
6 Religion-Make a top ten list of good qualities of a leader and a top ten list of bad qualities of a leader
5 Religion-Finish Ch. 6 Take Home Test

1/25/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-Study for Ch. 4 Test using p. 277, 1-21

HOPE TO SEE YOU STARTING THIS SUNDAY AT THE 11 AM MASS . . .

1/24/12

ACRE Test will conclude tomorrow for grades 5 & 8 Religion......
Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 103 in spiral; Algebra-p. 272-273, 12,13,14,15,17,18
7 Religion-"Do Well" Activity in spiral
6 Religion-Study for Unit Test using p. 110-111

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK STARTS THIS SUNDAY.....THERE WILL BE SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS... STAY TUNED.....   :)

1/23/12

Homework for today.....
8 & 5 Religion-Tomorrow is the ACRE test; Algebra-p. 265-266, 9-24a
7 Religion-Finish group work for tomorrow (drawings and rap songs yes rap songs)

1/19/12

Homework for today.....
6 Religion- Study for Unit Test using p. 110-111, Test Wednesday
5 Religion- Finish Ch. 6 Review for next Tuesday

1/17/11

Homework for today....
8 Religion-Study for Ch. 7 Test using p. 99; Algebra-Finish p.243-244, 1-21
7 Religion-Study for Unit 2 Test using p. 88-89
6 Religion-Study for Ch. 6 Test using p. 105; Vocabulary-Completing the Sentence p. 94-95
5 Religion-In your group, think of how to role-play a situation showing how to make a moral decision using p. 103

1/12/12

If you are able to help the homeless families that we will be hosting in our Hall starting January 22nd, here is a list of items that are needed......

FAMILY TENTS-$125 EACH

SHEET SETS-$15 EACH

BLANKETS-$20 EACH

HAND TOWELS-$5 EACH

LANTERNS & BATTERIES-$30 EACH

TRAY TABLE SET-$50 EACH

STANDING TOWEL RACKS-$30 EACH

TOASTER-$25 EACH

COFFEE POT-$25 EACH

Please contact the Parish Office (626 573 0427) for details and to make a donation.........

Much Obliged!

1/11/12

Homework for today......
8 Religion-Activity p. 95-Pick 3 friends Jesus would pick as apostles (in spiral) to be done orally
Algebra-We will continue getting ready for this weekend's entrance tests in the high school test preparation booklet
7 Religion-Prepare for Unit Test on Tuesday using p. 88-89
6 Religion-Make up ten rules that can be used for friendship
5 Religion-Write a story showing one of the four cardinal virtues

1/10/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-We will be preparing for Saturday's entrance tests this week....all work will be done in class....we will be taking a break from the Algebra book..... 
7 Religion-Activity p. 82 (prepare for class discussion)
6 Religion-Design a T-Shirt with a catchy phrase that tells how to obey one of the commandments.

1/9/12

Homework for today.....
8 Algebra-p. 229-230, 1-20
7 Religion-Study for Chapter Test using p. 81

A FORM WENT HOME TODAY FOR YOU TO FILL OUT CONCERNING THE 2012 DIPLOMAS....PLEASE RETURN THEM BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 13......
 THANKS :)
B. Prather

1/5/12

8 Religion-(Group project)-Based on five scriptures (see p. 93),make a chart showing who Jesus would reach out to in our world today-due Tuesday
5 Religion-Finish skit based on Activity p. 99-due Tuesday
5/6 Vocabulary-With a partner, create a crossword puzzle using Unit 7 list words

1/4/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity p. 93 (in spiral); Algebra- p. 224-225, 1-16
7 Religion-Activity p. 79
5 Religion-With a partner, write a skit showing one of the four Cardinal Virtues

1/3/12

Homework for today.....
8 Religion-Activity Master 7 (your help is allowed); Algebra-p. 218-219, 1-22
7 Religion-Activity p. 77
6 Religion-Write a story about friendship using p. 97
5 Religion-Draw a character map using p. 97