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Homework: We regularly have about 1/3 of the 6th graders who are no turning in homework. Not only is this not acceptable by OLM standards, it is not preparing them well for the future. I am asking for parents' help in encouraging better study skills and habits. It will only prepare them for success. When their homework is not turned in, they are kept in at recess to complete it; however, no credit is given for late work in junior high. Homework is not assigned as merely busy work; It is necessary to complete all homework so that they will understand the more difficult concepts. I tell them that they are going to do the work regardless, so they might as well do it on time, and receive points in their grade for their efforts. In addition, students with missing work will not be allowed to participate in many of the fun activities that we have at OLM. Parents, I greatly appreciate your help with this matter. Working together, we can make our children successful learners.
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Fr. Gene Scholarship: This scholarship is given in memory of a past priest of our parish. Students are to write a brief essay of why they want to receive the scholarship and why it is important for them to attend OLM School. This offers them a great opportunity to learn skills at applying for scholarships....something they will need in the future. Also, one student will be awarded the scholarship to go towards their tuition for next year. Scholarship applications and essays are due Wednesday, April 29. This is open to current 5th and 6th graders.
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6th Grade Religion-
Monday-handwriting
read and discuss p. 402-405
Tuesday-faith journal: handwriting
Bible trivia
Wednesday: Faith journal: Describe a difficult decision
read and discuss 167-171
Thursday-Bible Search
Friday-Mass and May Crowning
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6th Grade English
Monday-vocab. cards unit 15
Tuesday-Menu project due
Ruzzle
Wednesday-vocab. completing the sentence unit 15
grammar: p. 220-221
Thursday-Ruzzle
grammar: p. 222-223
Friday-grandparents' day activities
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6th Grade reading
Monday-silent reading, class novel
Tuesday-silent reading, book worksheet for extra credit
write multiple choice questions about Flying Solo
Wednesday--silent reading, library
Time for Kids--Money
worksheet for article
Thursday-silent reading, read to kinders
Friday-grandparents' day activities
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8th Grade English--
Monday-writing: notecards for reports
Tuesday-book test, notecards for reports
Wednesday-notecards for report
Thursday-notecards due, begin research writing
Friday-grandparents' day activities
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ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS: Castle Day is fast approaching. It is scheduled for May 12. As a culminating project for Romeo and Juliet, the 8th graders will work in groups to build castles. These will be on display for the school on Castle Day. We will also be asking each 8th grader to provide Capri Suns and Circus Cookies. Look for a note about this in the near future. Eighth graders should also putting together their costumes for this event. Details will be given in class.
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8th Grade Reading
Monday-silent reading, choose castle groups and begin planning
Tuesday-silent reading, worksheets for 8th grade book
Wednesday-castle building
Thursday-castle building
Friday-grandparents' day activities
