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Middle SchoolGrades 6 - 8
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Mrs. Elaine Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert is our 6th Grade homeroom teacher. She instructs 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in Social Studies and Religion. |
Mrs. Mary Mehring
Mrs. Mehring is our 7th Grade homeroom teacher. She instructs 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in Science, English, and Spelling. |
Mrs. Amy Diehm
Mrs. Diehm is our 8th Grade homeroom teacher. She instructs 6th, 7th, and 8th grade in Math and Integrated Language Arts. |
6th Grade
Religion: The students made beautiful Veterans Day cards to be sent to some of our American veterans.
The students will also begin a saint research project which is due Nov. 9th. They will have 2 days of in class research time. They are required to do an oral presentation. They may dress as their saint.
Social Studies: Chapter 3 test on Tuesday, 11/10. We will then move on to North America.
Math: Please check the Portal for any upcoming assignments. If we are closed due to snow, I will post work in Google classroom. Currently we are working on Chapter 6, Integers.
ILA: Please check the Portal for any upcoming assignments. If we are closed due to snow, I will post work in Google classroom. We are reading "All in a Summer Day" by Ray Bradbury.
Science- Students are currently studying the six major land biomes. They need to study the major characteristics of each for a future quiz.
Spelling: Unit 13 Challenge and Basic words All words are to be written 5X's in the spelling copybook by Friday. Study for the test on Friday, 12/4/20
English We are studying adjective and adverb phrases.
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7th Grade
St. Joseph Middle School School Supplies 2020-2021
The following items will need to be purchased over the summer and brought to school on the first day. Students should also bring their art bag with supplies necessary for Art Class.
7 th Grade
8 Marble Copybooks (Math, Reading, Religion, Science, English, Spelling, Health, Music)
2 Folders
1 Set of 12 colored pencils for Social Studies and small sharpener – keep in pencil case
3 Pencils and erasers
1 fine point sharpie- black
1 highlighter
2 Red pencils
1 glue stick
1 Basic Calculator with Square Root Symbol (Approx. 2 1⁄2 X 4 1/2 –large keypad)
1 1” 3 ring binder for social studies only
Loose leaf paper
4 x 6 Index Cards (1 package)
Pencil Case
Art Art supplies should be kept in an “Art Bag” for art class.
Set of Colored Pencils for Art
Crayons (16 or more)
4 #2 Pencils
1 Black Fine Point Sharpie
Glue Sticks
Colored markers
Scissors
I am looking forward to seeing you back in school soon. Mrs. Mehring
Religion: Saint research project is due 11/13.
We will be starting Chapter 6 this week.
Social Studies: The students did great jobs on their Explorer presentations!
Students did lovely work on their Veteran cards, both in their art work and in their letters.
This week we begin Chapter 3, the English Colonies.
Math: Please see the Portal for test dates and assignments. If school is closed due to snow, I will post an assignment in Google Classroom. Students are working on percents.
ILA: Please see the Portal for test dates and assignments. If school is closed due to snow, I will post an assignment on Google Classroom. Students are reading "A Christmas Carole".
Science: Continue to study the respiratory and the excretory system. Quiz on Fri.,12/4 on the excretory system. The chapter test is planned for Tuesday, 12/8.
Spelling: Study Unit 13 words for the Friday, 12/4 test.
English: We will review Chapter 3 this week for a test on Friday, 12/4. Students are encouraged to create notecards for help on the test.
The following items will need to be purchased over the summer and brought to school on the first day. Students should also bring their art bag with supplies necessary for Art Class.
7 th Grade
8 Marble Copybooks (Math, Reading, Religion, Science, English, Spelling, Health, Music)
2 Folders
1 Set of 12 colored pencils for Social Studies and small sharpener – keep in pencil case
3 Pencils and erasers
1 fine point sharpie- black
1 highlighter
2 Red pencils
1 glue stick
1 Basic Calculator with Square Root Symbol (Approx. 2 1⁄2 X 4 1/2 –large keypad)
1 1” 3 ring binder for social studies only
Loose leaf paper
4 x 6 Index Cards (1 package)
Pencil Case
Art Art supplies should be kept in an “Art Bag” for art class.
Set of Colored Pencils for Art
Crayons (16 or more)
4 #2 Pencils
1 Black Fine Point Sharpie
Glue Sticks
Colored markers
Scissors
I am looking forward to seeing you back in school soon. Mrs. Mehring
Religion: Saint research project is due 11/13.
We will be starting Chapter 6 this week.
Social Studies: The students did great jobs on their Explorer presentations!
Students did lovely work on their Veteran cards, both in their art work and in their letters.
This week we begin Chapter 3, the English Colonies.
Math: Please see the Portal for test dates and assignments. If school is closed due to snow, I will post an assignment in Google Classroom. Students are working on percents.
ILA: Please see the Portal for test dates and assignments. If school is closed due to snow, I will post an assignment on Google Classroom. Students are reading "A Christmas Carole".
Science: Continue to study the respiratory and the excretory system. Quiz on Fri.,12/4 on the excretory system. The chapter test is planned for Tuesday, 12/8.
Spelling: Study Unit 13 words for the Friday, 12/4 test.
English: We will review Chapter 3 this week for a test on Friday, 12/4. Students are encouraged to create notecards for help on the test.
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8th Grade
Religion: CONFIRMATION:
CCI's are due ASAP
Saint projects and letters to the bishop and Msgr. are due by Nov. 10.
Confirmation rehearsal- Dec. 3, 7 P.M.
Confirmation- Saturday Dec. 5, 11 A.M.
We will be discussing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit this week- Chapter 5.
Social Studies: We are drawing to the end of Chapter 17. There will be a test on sections 3-5, Nov. 12.
Students' Civil War projects were due November 6! Projects turned in after that date will lose one point each day for being late. Presentations will begin 11/9.
Students should review their notes daily, and keep their binder in order. This will be a 20 point grade at the end of each chapter. Binders will be checked for completeness and proper organization as directed in class at the beginning of the year.
ILA: Please see the Portal for test dates and assignments. If we are closed due to snow I will post an assignment in Google Classroom. Students are reading "The Third Wish" by Joan Aiken.
Math: Please see the Portal for test dates and assignments. If we are closed due to snow I will post an assignment in Google Classroom. Students are working on conversions - metrics, time, and temperature.
Spelling: Study Unit 13 words for the Friday, 12/4 test
English: We are currently studying predicate adjectives and predicate nominatives. Students are encouraged to create notecards to use during studying and during the test.
Science: Our current topic is plate tectonics. Students need to review notes frequently to prepare for the test.