NO SPELLING THIS WEEK! TUESDAY 9/20: GRAPHIC ORGANIZER for Catholic University Project - ALL SECTIONS COMPLETED (Due WED 9/21 in 1st Block...THUR at the latest!) Please click on this link for Project info and SAMPLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER! INTERVIEW REFLECTION for Catholic University Speakers (Due TUES 9/23) Jennifer Rivera - DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA More … [Read more...]
Junior High – CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PROJECT
Dear Junior High Students (6th-8th Grades), Here are the important forms you will need for this project: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PROJECT GUIDELINES Catholic University GRAPHIC ORGANIZER (BLANK - for you to take notes) Sample GRAPHIC ORGANIZER - DeSales University (Use this as an example to follow!) Please note the following due dates for your own planning: How … [Read more...]
Week of 9.12.16 – 8th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
SPELLING L2 - One Consonant or Two? Spelling Focus: Sometimes double consonants stand for one sound: embarrassment. MONDAY 9/12: Write L2 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD - in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD - from the dictionary) definitions.You can use the following website for definitions: http://www.merriam-webster.com/ (Due WED 9/14) embarrassment … [Read more...]
Week of 9.12.16 – 7th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
SPELLING L2 – Unexpected Consonant Spellings. Spelling Focus: Some words have unexpected consonant spellings: penguin, parachute, examination, exhibit, meanwhile. MONDAY 9/12: Write L2 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) definitions. You can find the definitions in the back of your Spelling … [Read more...]
Week of 9.12.16 – 6th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
SPELLING L2 – Short Vowels. Spelling Focus: Short a is usually spelled a: admire. Short e is usually spelled e: method. Short i is usually spelled i: swimming. Short o is usually spelled o: modern. Short u is usually spelled u: clumsy. MONDAY 9/12: Write L2 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) … [Read more...]
REMINDER: Back-to-School Night (TUES 9/6)!
Dear Parents, Please join us tonight for Back-to-School Night at 6:30pm in the Hall! It will be a great time to get to know your children's teachers and learn more about the Junior High curriculum and expectations. SCHEDULE: 6:30pm Parent Meeting and Faculty introductions 7:00pm Session 1 7:30pm Session 2 **The Junior High Teachers will give their … [Read more...]
Week of 9.6.16 – 6th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
SPELLING L1 – Getting Letters in Correct Order. Spelling Focus: Watch for letter combinations that are hard to keep in order. Pay special attention to those parts: poetry, through, building TUESDAY 9/6: Write L1 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) definitions. You can find the definitions in the back … [Read more...]
Week of 9/6/16 – 7th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
SPELLING L1 – Getting Letters in Correct Order. Spelling Focus: Watch for letter combinations that are hard to keep in order. Pay special attention to those parts: believe, perfume TUESDAY 9/6: Write L1 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD – in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD – from the dictionary) definitions.You can use the following website for definitions: … [Read more...]
Week of 9.6.16 – 8th ENGLISH HW + TESTS
SPELLING L1 - Getting Letters in Correct Order. Spelling Focus: Watch for letter combinations that are hard to keep in order. Pay special attention to those parts: believe, doesn't TUESDAY 9/6: Write L1 words 3x/each + CHOOSE 10 words for PROJECTED (PD - in your own words) and ACTUAL (AD - from the dictionary) definitions.You can use the following website for definitions: … [Read more...]
Week of 8.29.16 – 7th ENGLISH HW
Welcome back, 7th graders! Please make sure you bring the following materials to class everyday: Student Planner AR/Silent Reading book iPad (charged) BLACK spiral notebook BLACK composition book blue/black pen red pen RED folder YELLOW folder (with 5 sheet protectors) MON 8/29 - Create a shoebox diorama of "a portal to another world". Outside - portal … [Read more...]