Religion

6^th – This week the students will continue to study the Prophetic books of the Old Testament.

7^th – This week the students will study the Acts of the Apostles.

8^th –. This week the students will study the changes to the Church in the Americas.

Social Studies

6^th – This week students will continue their study of the Age of Exploration and Invention.

7^th – This week the students continue our study of Reconstruction. Students will have a test on Reconstruction on Monday, May 21.

8^th- This week the students will continue to study the Vietnam War.

Vocabulary 6A

Vocab – Students will complete Unit 15. The test for Unit 15 is on Friday, May 18.

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Religion

6^th – This week the students are watching a movie on the “Flying Friar,” St. Joseph of Cupertino. We will conclude the week with meditation on the Rosary

7^th – This week the students will meditate on the Rosary. Students will be quizzed on the Joyful Mysteries on Thursday, May 3.

8^th –. This week the students will meditate on the Rosary. Students will be quizzed on the Joyful Mysteries on Thursday, May 3.

Social Studies

6^th – This week students will continue their study of the Renaissance. The students have a poster on one of the major artisans or explorers of this time period due May 1

7^th – This week the students conclude our study of the Civil War. The Civil War exam will be on Thursday, May 3.

8^th- This week the students will continue to study the Civil Rights Movement. Students will have a test on the Civil Rights Era on Monday, May 7.

Vocabulary 6A

Vocab – Students will work on Unit 14. Homework is due on Wednesday, May 2. The test for Unit 14 on Friday, May 4.

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Religion

6^th – Students will begin the week with a Unit 4 review. Students will end the week with the beginning of a study on the Rosary.

7^th –– Students will finish watching The Reluctant Saint. Students will end the week with the beginning of a study on the Rosary.

8^th – Students will begin the week with Chapter 17: The Church in a Changing World. Students will end the week with the beginning of a study on the Rosary.

Social Studies

6^th – This week the students will continue to build their trebuchets. Students will complete a diocesan assessment on Monday, April 23.

7^th – This week the students dissect the causes of the Civil War. Students will have a quiz on the Causes of the Civil War on Tuesday, April 24.

8^th- This week the students will continue to study the Civil Rights Movement. Students will complete a diocesan assessment on Monday, April 23.

Vocabulary 6A

Vocab – Students will work on Unit 13. The exam for Unit 13 is on Wednesday, April 25.

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Social Studies

6th – Students will finish building their group trebuchets this week. Monday, April 23 is launch day!

7^th –Students will dissect the Causes of the Civil War. There will be a test on the Causes on Tuesday, April 24.

8^th – Students should be taking notes on important people, terms and events during the movement. In addition to Chapter 28 in the text, I will be providing some supplemental handouts.

Religion

6^th- Students will review the stories of Genesis to prepare for our final book of the Torah, Deuteronomy.

7^th – Students will be continuing through Chapter 18 in the text.

8^th – Students will continue with work on the Acts of the Apostles and its relation to their newly Confirmed selves.

Religion

6^th – This week the students will identify the pattern of the Israelite’s lives during the period of the Judges.

7^th – This week the students will explain how God initiates all life and grace. Students will discuss their responsibility to respond to God’s invitation to grow spiritually.

8^th –. This week the students will review for and prepare for their Confirmation. See additional information below.

Social Studies

6^th – This week the students will discover the influence the Christian Church had on Medieval Society. Students will begin to build their trebuchets on Wednesday and Thursday.

7^th – This week the students will discover the reasons for westward expansion. Students will dissect the concept of Manifest Destiny.

8^th- This week the students will study the effects of the Cold War on the United States and the World.

Vocabulary 6A

Vocab – Students will work on Review Unit 10-12. Homework is due on Wednesday, April 11.

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CONFIRMATION

1) Dear 8th Grade Parents and Confirmation Students,
As part of the Confirmation process, students are expected to perform a final Confirmation Service Project in addition to completing their 30 service hours for graduation and Confirmation.
During the week of April 2-12, 2012 all SJA Confirmation students are asked to bring in new school supplies that will be donated to Sister Carolyn’s Adopt a Student Program.
Each student is asked to earn the money to purchase school supplies that students could use next fall when they return to school. Students are asked to do the actual shopping for items that would help students who don’t have the funds to purchase school supplies. Notebook paper, folders, pens, pencils, crayons, rulers, markers, backpacks, index cards, etc.; would be much appreciated.
Suggested donations should be in the $5.00 to $10.00 range. Last year over $800.00 of school supplies were donated and distributed to St. Joan of Arc students.
Containers will be located in Mr. Gormley’s room. Students bringing in items need to show Ms. Doyle and Mr. Gormley before placing items in the containers.

2) Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 7-8 p.m. Confirmation Practice. If possible the sponsor and student should be present. If sponsor is not available, an adult needs to be present to review the process of marching in and overall review of procedures. We will be lining up in the gym and processing into Church. If sponsor is not available, an adult must be present to march in with the candidate.

3). Confirmation: Friday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m. Students should arrive at the gym by 6:15 a.m with their robes. Girls will not wear the white collar. Pictures with the bishop will take place in Church 15 minutes after the students go back to the gym to pick up their certificates and have refreshments.