Monday, Nov. 30: Today we viewed a video on the canonization of saints. Time was also given to work on your saint project. Reconciliation was this afternoon. Computer lab downstairs tomorrow. Class time on Wednesday is devoted to working on your saints project. Page one of your project is due Wednesday. Thursday we will again be in the computer lab. Friday, page 2 of your project is due. Remember that 10% will be deducted for each day your project is late. Be on time!
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Tuesday, Nov. 24: Worked in the computer lab today. Check due dates for saint project listed Wed. Nov. 18 below. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Monday, Nov. 23: Today we worked on Saint projects in class. Tomorrow we will work in the computer lab downstairs. Be prepared to write on your saint.
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Friday, Nov. 20: Be prepared to work on Saint projects in class Monday.
Thursday, Nov. 19: Cookies due tomorrow for Fr. Ben bake sale. Virtus in class today. Tomorrow we will choose a scripture quote for your 8th grade graduation pic.
Wednesday, Nov. 18: Today we worked in the computer lab on PowerPoint project. Dates for Saint project were given: Research in class 11/23. Computer lab downstairs 11/24, 12/1, 12/3. Page one due 12/2. Final project due 12/4.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: We took the Ch. 12 test today. Homework: On notebook paper, list one scripture quote that you would like to see used for the 2010 8th grade class picture. We will be in the computer lab tomorrow. Make sure you have all required info to complete your Eucharist PowerPoint slide.
Monday, Nov. 16: Ch. 12 test tomorrow. Eucharist info for PowerPoint due on Wednesday. We will begin research for your saint project on Monday of next week. Make your choice now!
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Friday, Nov. 13: Today we discussed the Confirmation saint project. Make sure you choose a saint for Confirmation this weekend!
Confirmation meeting this Sunday 7:15pm.in the school cafeteria! We will be in the computer lab next Wednesday and Friday. You must know your eucharist information for the PowerPoint by next Wednesday. Test over Ch. 12 on Tuesday. Make sure your study guide is complete.
Thursday, Nov. 12: We finished reading the chapter. Complete 6 and 7 on the front of study guide and #4 on the back. The entire study guide should now be finished. See me for a copy of the assessment if you were absent as it was completed in class. Test on Tuesday over Ch. 12.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Read pp. 144-145. Study guide #4-5 on front and #4 on back (1st part only). Complete map for England. Choose your Confirmation saint!!! Test over Ch. 12 on Tuesday.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Complete study guide #1-3 on front and #3 on back. Complete map for France.
Monday, Nov. 9: Read pp. 140-141 in Church History book. Answer questions 1 and 2 on back of study guide. Hours 5 and 7: Plot all cities and people mentioned on these two pages on your map in the designated color for Spain.
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Wednesday, Nov. 4: Miege day. Enjoy the weekend.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Read about the saints over your long weekend. Begin to narrow down your choice for Confirmation.
Monday, Nov. 2: Get test signed. Read about the saints. Begin choosing a saint for Confirmation. We will begin our saint projects this month.
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Friday, Oct. 30: Get test signed for Tuesday. Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, Oct. 29: Pro-life papers due tomorrow. 3 baby pics due tomorrow. Reconciliation info due for PP tomorrow. You will work on the project in the computer lab with Ms. Klein in the morning. Confirmation meeting this Sunday at 7:15 in the church for students, parents, and sponsors.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Pro-life paper due on Friday. Computer lab tomorrow. Be prepared to work. Bring three large baby pics on Friday. See Wednesday, Oct. 21 for detailed info on papers. Confirmation meeting this Sunday at 7:15 in the church for students, parents, and sponsors.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: Pro-life papers due on Friday. Bring three large baby pictures on Friday to create posters for our food drive. Computer lab on Thursday and Friday. Have your reconciliation info on Thursday. Bring your jumpdrive to your homeroom teacher to have it scanned for viruses.
Monday, Oct. 26: Chapter 11 test tomorrow. Pro-life papers due on Friday. See Wed, Oct. 21 for more information on paper.
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Have fun at the Haunted House!!!
Thursday, Oct. 22: Pro-life essay due next Friday. The computer lab is reserved next Thursday for work on this project, but you will need to put in additional effort before that date. See Wednesday assignment for more info. Chapter 11 test will be Tuesday. Review on Monday.
Wednesday, Oct. 21: Computer lab tomorrow. We are working on pro-life essays. Due Friday, Oct. 30! Give thought to your essay tonite and complete the graphic organizer (one side only). Your choices are as follows:
1. Write a persuasive paper of 300-400 words. Persuade someone to join the pro-life cause. Offer concrete suggestions on how to implement change as well as facts about the evil of abortion.
2. Write a paper for the pro-life essay contest. This paper should be 400-500 words in length. Refer to the sheet given at the pro-life forum for special instructions. This paper is also a persuasive paper offering concrete ways to implement change and specifically addressing the evils of abortion. You will receive 5 pts extra credit for choosing this option. Please note a rewrite will be required as a polished paper must be submitted for the contest.
Additional extra credit: Complete a poster for the pro-life contest. Info on the window in my room! 5 pts extra credit given. Poster are due to me by December 9.
Tuesday, Oct. 20: Pro-life Forum tomorrow at Nativity Church from 9:30-11:45. Today we finished reviewing the study guide and completed the chapter assessment. Ch. 11 test will be next Tuesday.
Monday, Oct. 19: Finish reading chapter and complete study guide. Test over Ch. 11 will be next Monday.
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Friday, Oct. 16: Religious order posters due today. Complete questions 10-12 on study guide. (Covers pp. 132-133) Wednesday is Pro-life Forum. Reconciliation info for PP is also due on Wednesday. Continue to read about the saints in preparation for Confirmation.
Thursday, Oct. 15: Worked on religious order poster in class today. You will have a few minutes to add final touches in class tomorrow. Poster is due at end of class tomorrow.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: Complete study guide questions 7-9. Research info on assigned religious order for tomorrow's art project. Absent? Pick a religious order listed on page 130 and research basic info needed to promote the order (i.e.: founder, location, emphasis, uniqueness).
Tuesday, Oct. 13: Get test signed. Read p. 130; Study guide #'s 1-6.
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Friday, Oct. 9: None. Enjoy the long weekend!
Thursday, Oct. 8: Baptism worksheet due tomorrow.
Wednesday, Oct. 7: Took test today. Bring Confirmation binder to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, Oct. 6: Test tomorrow over Ch. 10.
Monday, Oct. 5: Get test signed. Test on Wednesday over Ch. 10.
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Friday, Oct. 2: Reconciliation today! Discussed Baptism in relation to Confirmation. Study guide and chapter assessment due on Monday. Test over Ch. 10 on Wednesday.
Thursday, Oct. 1: Bring Confirmation binder tomorrow. Get permission slip signed. For Monday, finish Ch. 10 study guide and chapter assessment. Test on Wednesday.
Wednesday, Sept. 30: Read pp. 120-121; Study guide #'s 11-13. Get permission slip signed for Friday.
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Complete study guide #'s 6-10.
Monday, Sept. 28: Read pp. 116-117 and complete study guide questions #1-5.
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Thursday, Sept. 24: No homework for the weekend. No class tomorrow. Enjoy Cure's 50th! :)
Wednesday, Sept. 23: No homework.
Tuesday, Sept. 22: Information on Title/Baptism worksheet for PowerPoint must be completed by tomorrow. The slides will be created in class. Bring your jumpdrive. Don't forget to have your parent sign the back side of the sheet indicating their awareness of this project.
Monday, Sept. 21: Test tomorrow over Ch. 9. Essay: Discuss the statement "Science and Religion are both 'winners' when they show mutual respect and carry on an open dialogue for the good of all." Use information from our class discussion of the two types of knowledge, faith and reason, in your writing. Specific examples of scientific discoveries are needed for a complete answer. Also, make sure you are ready to work on Title and Baptism PowerPoint slides on Wednesday.
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Friday, Sept. 18: Finish your study guide and complete ch. 9 assessment for Monday.
Thursday, Sept. 17: Confirmation binder cover will be checked tomorrow. Make sure it has been printed and in your binder. Test over Ch. 9 scheduled for Tuesday. Study guide and assessment must be completed by Monday.
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Complete study guide #'s 13-16. We read pp. 110-111 in class today. Make sure that your Confirmation binder cover has been printed and ready to be checked on Friday.
Tuesday, Sept. 15: Today we read pp. 108-109. Complete questions #9-11 on study guide. Test next Tuesday.
Monday, Sept. 14: Complete study guide #'s 6-8 over pages 106-107 and fill out the retreat reflection form. Both are due tomorrow.
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Friday, Sept. 11: Get test signed for Monday.
Thursday, Sept. 10: Retreat tomorrow. Get test signed for Monday. See Wed. for additional assignments.
Wednesday, Sept. 9: Read pp. 104-105 in Church History book and complete study guide questions 1-5. Reminder: Confirmation binder covers are due 9/18 and you should be prepared to work on the Title page/Baptism slides of your PowerPoint on 9/23. See Ms Jaksa if you wish to download a background template.
Tuesday, Sept. 8: No homework for tomorrow. We played a Church History jeopardy game in class today. See Friday's homework for homework due on future dates.
Monday, Sept. 7 - Labor Day
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Friday, Sept. 4: Finish your Confirmation binder cover if not completed in class. They will be checked on Friday, Sept. 18. Read through your requirements for the Sacramental Life PowerPoint Project. Remember that a parent's signature and information for title and Baptismal slides are due on Sept. 23 (our next scheduled computer class). Retreat at Prairie Star Ranch next Friday.
Thursday, Sept. 3: Bring jumpdrive and computer binder to class tomorrow.
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Took test today. Bring jumpdrive to computer lab Thursday and Friday. We are creating the cover for your Confirmation binder tomorrow. Include your name, a meaningful scripture quote and your vision of the spiritual mark you will receive at Confirmation.
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Test tomorrow over Ch. 8.
Monday, August 31: Test over Ch. 8 on Wednesday. Study guide should be complete. For homework tonight finish the crossword and the chapter assessment.
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Friday, August 28: Read about the saints. Begin thinking about a saint for Confirmation. We will be in the computer lab on Thursday. Look for a scripture quote to put on your Confirmation binder.
Thursday, August 27: Food Kitchen permission slip and 10 facts on saint due tomorrow. Bring Confirmation binder and bible to class tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 26: Read p. 96. Complete study guide # 11 and #10 - Borgia, Canisius, Campion, and Xavier only. Food Kitchen permission slip due on Friday. Quiz tomorrow over Church History review. Terms listed on Monday homework. Ten facts on an unfamiliar saint for Friday.
Tuesday, August 25: Read pp. 94-95. Answer study guide questions #5-9. See Monday for additional homework.
Monday, August 24: Review quiz over Church History on Thursday. Be prepared to match the following with their definition:
Galileo, St. Francis, Arius, St. Benedict, Constantine, Thomas More, Martin Luther, Bloody Mary, Antioch Syria, Pentecost, Both Schisms, Crusades, Avignon Papacy, Concordat of Worms, Nicaea
Research an unfamiliar saint and be ready to present info. on Friday.
Return permission slip for Food Kitchen Service by Friday.
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Friday, August 21: Research an unfamiliar saint and be ready to present info. next Friday. Start thinking about a Confirmation sponsor.
Thursday, August 20: Bring your Confirmation binder to class tomorrow.