Class updates/Homework

Parents, 
Please remember this Friday, October 11th is the RSVP deadline for the Black and Bling Masquerade on Friday, October 18th from 7pm to 11pm at the Reflections Ballroom at the Holiday Inn on Rt 35 in Hazlet. The evening is dinner, dancing, open bar plus lots of great prizes. All proceeds from this event will be given back to the school in support of the  students and teachers. 

Thursday, 10/10/19

7th grade:  graded ws due tomorrow 

8th grade Algebra:  finish prac A (those who were missing class today...we covered 2.6 in the packet as well as the coordinating wkbk page.  ;   note:  equations test moved to Wednesday

8th grade PreAlg:  wkbk solving equations on both sides for h/w; SS will be checked tomorrow    Update:  only complete 1-9 tonight.  Sorry for the late notice!

Wednesday 10/9

7th grade:  quiz tomorrow--use Quizizz online as a study guide

8th grade Alg:  work on study guide...test on equations moved to next Wed..you are welcome! :)

8th grade PreAlg:  SS 5-8 due tomorrow; finish worksheet from class

Tuesday 10/8/19

7th grade :  complete assigned problems in packet...most have a head start on this.  Study that vocab from today's lesson...very important terms to know...even for long term purp0ses!   Integer projects are due tomorrow!  Quiz Thursday --see 10/7 notes as to specifics

Algebra:  quiz tomorrow...covers 2.1-2.4; Test on Friday on 2.1-2.5 + solving ab. value equations

PreAlg:  SS 5-8 due Thursday 

MOnday 10/7/19 

7th grade:  graded ws due tomorrow; project due Wednesday; Quiz Thursday on exponents, roots, order of operations and applying exponents (scientific notation/standard form

8th grade Algebra:  1-8 in wkbk (sec. 2-5); grade ws due tomorrow; quiz on Wed (equations) and test on Friday (equations- 2.1-2.5)  Update:  So sorry...just noticed that I have two diff. variables on the graded worksheet for #9...either pick n or x...the equation should be written in one variable only!  Please help to spread the word...either change the n to x or vice versa!

8th grade PreAlg:  finish wkbk 11.2   

Religion:  finish notes on the Morality chapter...they will be collected in h/w and graded for completion.  

FRiday 10/4/10

7th grade:  finish order of operations sheet--Monday is a work day for both classes...be prepared to work on your projects that are due next Wednesday.  

8th grade Algebra:  wkbk---equations on both sides of equal sign; quiz Tuesday  (covers up to equations on both sides)

8th grade PReAlg:  wkbk...or do the page that's on the back of today's notes...it's the same.  I've also posted videos which you may find useful if you need to clear up any steps in solving equations. 

Thursday 10/3/10  Mass tomorrow

7th grade:  see sep h/w per team
7blue team...finish order of operations worksheet--I will not see you tomorrow due to our mass schedule however, I feel strongly that you are all on the right track.  Please finish both sides of the ws for Monday

7white team:  finish the front side only for tonight...we will have a bit of work time tomorrow and I will check to see that we are all in good shape to continue on with practice c (the reverse page)  

For all 7th grade:  projects due on Wednesday...white: work in class tomorrow ; blue team:  work in class on Monday  

Quiz on exponents, applying exponents, evaluating expressions and order of operations next Thursday

8th grade Algebra:  finish prac C...do you best 
Wednesday 10/2/10 See below for Troops donation items;  Mass this Friday- no dress downs

7th grade:  p. 4 in workbook

8th grade Algebra:  math workbook pg. 2-3...all work must be shown for credit

8th PreAlg:  two step eaquations on worksheet---must show all checking work for credit.  

Tuesday 10/1/10  Troops donations:   8th graders are asked to donate Suduko puzzles, crossword puzzle books and white socks for both men/women

7th grade hw:  finish exponent worksheet (prac C in packet)--you may check with a calculator..esp since you are at home!   Note:  an integer project was assigned today...it is due next Wednesday.  A class period was will be provided for additional work time in addition to any finish up tme we may have during class times.  

8th PReAlg:  complete assigned problems on two step equation sheet.  Note;  a video to review the process was posted today to my Google classroom. 

8th Algebra:  complete assigned problems in your two step packet.  

Religion:  no h/w

Monday, 9/30/19

7th grade:  finish the following work on exponents and square roots- use calculator for some of the big numbers...or just check with calculator--whatever you prefer:  page 2 # 1-12 and page 85 #1-16  (the pages listed above are correct) 

8th Algebra:  prac C both sections (packet)...must show all work for credit

8th grade PreAlg:  worksheet- both sides  

 

FRiday, 9/27/19--enjoy the glorious weather!!

7th grade:  extra credit is due on Monday --it was an option (not mandatory) for students...if they chose to do it, all work must be submitted on Monday am during class.  Late papers are not accepted and you must have work in order for me to consider it for bonus points.  

8th grade Algebra...no h/w...we begin our unit on Equations on Monday!  

8th grade PreAlgebra...no h/w...we will continue with our unit on Equations on Monday! 

Religion:  new unit on Monday

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Thursday 9/26/19

7th grade:  test tomorrow...I feel you are all more than ready!   Know your rules of integers!!    

8th Algebra:  study for your test tomorrow...you have lots of resources...your study guide, practice test, workbook, online text, grade ws, quiz, notes...etc.  

8th PreAlg:  study for your test tomorrow...lots of resources at your fingertips...practice test, study guide, workbook/sheets, online text, quizzes, notes, graded worksheets, etc!    

Religion:  no h/w today!  Great job on today's quiz!

Wednesday 9/25/19

7th grade:  quiz tomorrow on all operations; test on Friday

8th Alg:  graded ws due tomorrow; study guide should be completed...test on Friday

8th PreAlg:  test postponed until Friday...tonights h/w:  complete online test (most are almost done--to view results, go back to set up page with textbook picture and click view progress reports--select view all)  as well as practice test that was handed out.  

Religion:  quiz tomorrow---we reviewed today; notes will be collected tomorrow 

Tuesday 9/24/19

7th grade:  quiz on all operations of integers on Thursday; Integers test Friday   ---I have posted a few quizizz on my google classroom for extra review---one is specific to subtraction and one is all operations mixed together

8th Algebra:  prac C ---assigned problems and challenge...assigned prob 

8th PReAlg:  study guide for THursday's test...not incl. Inequalities (will bump that concept to next test)  

Religion:  essay due tomorrorow--details on Google classroom!!   quiz on human dignity on Thursday ...we will review for this on Wednesday

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Monday 9/23/19

7th grade:  complete gr ws for h/w; tomorrow is our addition/subtraction integer quiz; Wed...all operations quiz and Friday Integer Test  (note:  we have repeated practice going on to review these skills/rules...kids met with me one on one today to refresh things a bit...I'm not concerned that they won't be ready)

8th Algebra:  complete assigned problems for simplifying expressions; Algebra Test on Friday - Chapter 1

8th PReAlgebra:  complete gr ws ; CHapter 1/Integer test on Thursday

Religion:  see google classroom for details on what is due tomorrow...all students copied down the info...please make sure you have listed 5 thoughts on each question; quiz on Thursday on human dignity topic
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Friday 9/20/19

7th grade Blue and white:  finish the worksheet that you began in class today (note:  I do have many of them from 1st period already); quiz all operations of integers on Tuesday (basic calculations)

8th Algebra:  quiz Monday...study guide answers are posted on Google classroom.   Test on Ch 1 next Thursday...just giving the heads up.  

8th PreAlgebra:  quiz Monday...submit gr ws on Monday

Religion: project/essay and quiz next week
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Thursday 9/19/19   Tomorrow is our Hands on Day at SJV...we will leave around 8:50 am and return to SBS around 11:15am.  

7th grade Blue and white teams:   Complete only the pract C portion of worksheet for tonights h/w (subtracting integers).  Review the rules of mult/division of integers and be prepared for a quick quiz tomorrow in class.  (note:  just testing computation and whether you know the rules for m/div)

8th Algebra:  finish wkbk 1/7 (simplifying expressions) and check your study guide for sec. 1.1-1.5...quiz on this on Monday.  I will go over a few points on Monday before the quiz.  

8th PreAlgebra:  complete wkbk. 7 and 8 if you didn't do so in class; finish review for quiz.  We will check this tomorrow.  Quiz on Monday

Religion: no h/w
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Wednesday 9/18/19---students are accountable to check the website each night to be sure that the proper homework is completed!   All math classes...Moby Max assessment is to be completed by tomorrow!!
7th grade blue team: we did not meet for today's session due to school pictures.  Your mult div. quiz will take place on Friday

7th grade white team:  finish worksheet-both sides for h/w tonight; mult/div integers quiz is tomorrow

8th Algebra:  complete worksheet 1.6 (order of operations) prac C for h/w tonight...you must show all work. 
The study guide for the test/quiz on parts of it Monday) was also handed out...please begin working on it.  Answers will be posted for lessons 1.1-1.5 on Friday--this does not count for h/w persay as it is expected that you will do additional work to help prepare you for assessments.    Quiz Monday on lessons 1.1-1.5  (it will be at the end of the period)

8th grade Prealgebra- finish prac C...work on study guide for quiz (sec. 1.1-1.5).this will be checked on Friday in class

Religion:  no h/w

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Tuesday 9/17/19:  Reminder that picture day is tomorrow.  Forms were sent home last week...they are also available as online orders as well.  All students must be in full uniform tomorrow--no exceptions!  

7th grade h/w:  finish wksht- prac C only; quiz on mult/div on Thursday

8th Algebra:  finish packet...in it's entirety...begin studying for quiz on Monday...(1.1-1.5)

8th PreAlgebra:  finish prac C ; quiz on mult/div. integers tomorrow (Wednesday)

Religion:  no h/w

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Monday- 9/16/19: 

Today all math classes began their Moby Max Math Assessment in class...if you did not finish in today's time...please do so by Thursday AM so that I can see where all students are at and begin to pinpoint points of interest to focus on to individualize learning for all students.  

7th grade h/w: gr ws due tomorrow...this is GRADED!  (A note:  number 23 did not print out on paper . No worries.)  UPDATE...thanks to Ava D for also catching that the directions are cut off...I'm asking you to compare the statements with a >, , of = sign.  Whew...eagle eyes Ava...thanks!  

8th grade Algebra:  gr ws due tomorrow...this is GRADED!

8th grade PreAlgebra:  gr ws due tomorrow...this is GRADED! (A note:  #23 did not print out...no worries)

Religion:  no h/w

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9.12/19...oh boy...we had a hot one today!   It's Carnival Time...hope to see you sometime this weekend!   

No Homework...well, kind of...Go to the Carnival!   

9/11/19  Note:  pic day forms went home with all (Pic Day is next Sept...all students are photographed)

7th grade:  finish Quizizz online (the link is in your Google classroom) and finish the worksheet (both sides)  

8th Algebra:  complete the remainder of the problems on the worksheet...both sides

8th PreAlgebra:  complete both sides --remaining problems; SS 2-4 due Tuesday

9/10/19...the start of a 10 day run of a date that is a palindrome!  

7th grade:  We learned how to multiply and divide integers today!!!   HW:  finish assigned problems on worksheet

8th Algebra:  Today integers + fractions/decimals = rational numbers (fractions and decimals meet negative signs)  ...complete assigned problems on worksheet

8th grade PReAlgebra:  complete assigned work in integer packet; SS 2-4 due Tuesday

Religion:  find 2 quotes that inspire you....you have a choice to write them out or type them up and submit to me tomorrow am (in person).  Must include author. 

9/9   

7th grade:  Today we begain our unit on integers...we had a good refresher of integers...H/w...finish quest 5 and 6 on the packet we begain today.   

8th Algebra:  Today we focused on algebraic expressions and their translations into words (and vice versa)...HW:  finish wb llesson 1.1 worksheet prac C

8th PreAlgebra:  Today we reviewed into to algebra vocab...H/W:  finish SS lesson 1...you must show all work...no calculators.  

 

 9/6:  First school mass was today...so nice to see so many families...kids really stepped up as 8th graders today.  Tremendous role models for the student body in church!  Woot woot!  

All math classes h/w:  get contract signed and returned on Monday!  

 

9/5:  Contracts/Class expectations were reviewed...Please sign the bottom and return (only the bottom) on Monday!

9/4:  Welcome Back!  Fantastic first day !  

 

Special Schedule   8A

Monday:  Art

Tuesday:  STEM

Wednesday:  Spanish

Thursday:  PE

Friday:  Math Special

 

 

June 2019:   Class of 2019...you were a blessing to me on so many levels.  May God be with you on the next journey's of your life...be well...you will be missed!

Class of 2020...Have a wonderful summer!!   

Rest up and get ready for 8th grade!  Woot woot!
 

Supply lists are listed below...pay close attention to the header as well as the specific info in the grade list!

 

Middle School Supply List 2019-2020

All Students

Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to have the following:

• Black and/or blue erasable pens ( no clickable pens for 6th grade)

• Colored pens for correcting

• Pencils (sharpened)

• Highlighters (7th grade must have pink, blue, green, and yellow)

• A pair of earbuds or headphones dedicated for use in school

• Assignment pad

• For your homeroom:  4 boxes of tissues, 2 rolls of paper towels, a container of disinfecting wipes (no wipes for 8A)

In addition to the supplies listed above, students in the each specific grades are required to have the following: 

Sixth Grade

• 1 packs  3x5 index cards (ruled)

• Pencil case (soft)

• Eraser

• Calculator TI-34

• 2 - 3 subject notebooks with pockets

• 1 - 1 subject spiral notebook

• 5 folders

• 3 in x 3 in pack of post-it-notes for ILA

• 3 dry erase markers

• Colored pencils

• 12 inch ruler ( centimeters and inches)

Seventh Grade

• Four durable folders (1 for ILA, religion, SS, and math)

• 3 three-subject spiral notebooks with pockets (1 for math, 1 for science and one for ILA)

• 1 one-subject notebook for religion

• A scientific calculator (TI 30 or TI 34)--this must be in school at all times

• 2 packs of 3x5 Index cards (ruled)

• 3 in x 3 in pack of post-it-notes (any color)

• Post-it-flags

• Index card holder, or index card ring (with hole punch)

• Black sharpie

• Colored pencils or markers

• Contact Paper (to cover Social Studies workbook)

• Book Cover (for Social Studies textbook)

Eighth Grade

• 3 three-subject notebooks with pockets (1 for ILA, math, and science)

• 1 - flexible  one subject binder, filler paper, and binder divider OR a three subject notebook with a separate folder

• 1 composition notebook for religion

• Four durable folders (1 for ILA, SS,  math, and religion)

• Scientific calculator (TI 30 or TI 34)- this must be in school at all times

• Colored pencils