August 20-24

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We survived the first week, and it seems that we are off to a great start.  The students are doing a great job of turning in all homework on time.  They are adjusting to junior high, and I am so proud of them.  

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at spedrozo@olmlancers.com.

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Safe Environment training:  All parents who wish to volunteer to drive on field trips, go to camp, work in the classroom, etc. will need to be trained or re-trained for safe environment.  The diocese is requiring this.  Even if you were already trained, it is necessary to attend a new training.  Those of you who plan to go to camp or who have signed up to drive, should attend a safe environment training as soon as possible.  I know Mrs. Blackburn has scheduled several training meetings; the next one is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 at 6PM.
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 Volunteer needed:  I would like to have a parent volunteer to make cupcakes or some other special treat to celebrate the Blessed Mother's birthday.  Her birthday is on September 8, so we will celebrate on Friday, September 7.  The Bishop will be here to say Mass on that day to also celebrate our 85th anniversary.  We will also be saying a Rosary in our classroom (I am sure the Blessed Mother prefers prayers to cupcakes.)  I would like the cupcakes for the students to celebrate with a special snack at recess.  Please let me know if you would like to provide this.  You can earn volunteer hours for your time.  What a fun and easy way to earn hours!
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 So far, we have not had a problem with missing homework.  If a student forgets their homework, you will receive a phone call at recess to let you know.  They will not receive credit for that assignment.  They may need to complete the assignment so that they will understand the material; however, we do not give credit for late work in junior high.  I appreciate your help and support with this matter.  It truly is for their continued success in life, that we teach them the importance of responsibility. 
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Religion 6th grade

Monday-handwriting practice, Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel
 
Tuesday-faith journal:  What is bullying?  How can you stop it?
Text p. 8-12

Wednesday-handwriting practice, saints of our names

Thursday: handwriting practice, Bible search

Friday-song practice

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English 6th grade-

Monday-vocab. synonyms unit 1, grammar p. 14-15 #1-32, p. 41 #1-14

Tuesday-antonyms unit 1, writing for magazine project:  feature story

Wednesday-vocab. choosing the right word, play spelling baseball to prepare for tomorrow's tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests unit 1, grammar p. 16-17 #1-28
 
Friday-vocab. bingo

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Reading 6th grade

Monday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz, character analysis--strengths and weaknesses

Tuesday-silent reading, Olympic athlete drawings for open house

Wednesday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz project

Thursday-silent reading, Wizard of Oz project

Friday-silent reading, begin reading synopsis of Wicked
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English 8th grade

Monday-p. 16-17 #1-8 together,  homework: #9-24
work on newspapers

Tuesday-p. 18-19 together, p. 44 #1-18,
writing:  If God were...

Wednesday-p. 22-23 begin together
spelling sentences to prepare for tomorrow's tests

Thursday-spelling/vocab. tests
flashcards unit 1
 
Friday-p. 45 aloud, vocab. bingo


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Reading 8th grade

Monday-silent reading, movie: Charly

Tuesday-silent reading, Flowers or Algernon discussion questions

Wednesday-silent reading, discuss questions, Flowers for Algernon quiz

Thursday-silent reading, begin reading Miracle Worker, handout

Friday-silent reading, Miracle Worker--beginning of movie




The test for Flowers for Algernon will be on Monday, August 27.