June 8, 2009

 Dear Parents:

            Your child took a test today … but it wasn't for a grade.  The test was the Algebra Prognosis Test, an aptitude test, which is one of the factors recommended by the Diocese to be considered when placing students in math classes for the seventh grade.

            For the upcoming academic year, the Queen of Apostles School will continue our practice of offering two math classes for our seventh grade students — Math 7 and Pre-Algebra.  Math 7 is the program of study recommended for seventh grade students under the curriculum guidelines of the Diocese of Arlington, and Pre-Algebra instruction for seventh grade students is considered an accelerated program.  Offering two classes of seventh grade math helps us provide a course of study that better serves diverse student needs.

            In accordance with Diocesan guidelines, we will consider the following factors in identifying class placements for Math 7 and Pre-Algebra in the 2009-10 academic year:

1.       Grades from the 5^th and 6^th grade years

2.       Score achieved on the TerraNova and Addendum in math

3.       Score achieved on the Algebra Prognosis Test

4.       Teachers’ recommendations

            As always, we hope that you know that our primary goals here at the Queen of Apostles School are to enable our students to realize their full potentials and to provide them with the strong foundations necessary for them to succeed in High School.  Providing two math classes for our seventh grade allows us to meet individual students needs and interests while providing a curriculum that meets the highest expectations of the Diocese of Arlington.  And, of course, offering two classes provides our students with opportunities that are unusual for a school of our small size.

            Here at the Queen of Apostles School, we are blessed with students who possess an array of interests and abilities, and we are proud that we are the type of school that can provide differentiated programs to meet our students’ competencies.  Students at the Queen of Apostles benefit from the small community of our school as well as curriculum that meets their individual needs.  If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to call.

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                        Anne Marie Hohman

                                                                        Middle School Math Teacher

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Homework assigned on Thursday, June 4th:

8th grade -- See you at Hannan Hall tomorrow promptly at 12 noon!

Tomorrow, Friday, June 5th, is a school day for 6th & 7th grades with an 11:30 am dismissal.  Graduating 8th grade students are exempt from attending school during the morning!  We need to see the graduating 8th grade students promptly at 12 noon in Hannan Hall!

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Homewok assigned on Tuesday, June 2nd:

6 (7-5) 1-33

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Homework assigned on Monday, June 1st:

6 (7-5) 1-32

7/8PA (11-8) 1-23, 30-40

7M (12-1) 2-7 odd, 19-23

8A & 8R - no homework



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Homework assigned on Friday, May 29th:

6 (7-5) 1-32

7M (12-1) 1, 2-8 even, 9-18, 24-30, 31-5

7/8 PA (11-8) 1-23, 30-40

8A - Prepare for the Algebra Exemption Test tomorrow



8th grade Looking Ahead:

- Field Day is on Thursday, June 4th. PE attire for 8th grade.

- SCA Elections are on Thursday, June 4th, with the Campaign Speech Assembly in the morning and the elections following.

- The 8th grade does not attend school (a 1/2 day with an 11:30 am dismissal) on Friday, June 5th, which is Graduation Day.



On Thursday, current 6th & 7th grade students received information about the election of Student Council Officers for the 2009-10 school year. Below is announcement with information about the election process, including rules and timing. Both this information flier and the PETITION FORM also are posted on the Bulletin Board outside the Math Room.



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Announcement Regarding the Election of 2009-10 Officers of the Student Council Association at the Queen of Apostles School



Elections for Officer positions of the 2009-10 Student Council Association (SCA) will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009. Students from the current 4th through 7th grades will elect Officers for the 2009-10 SCA. Officer positions eligible for election include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chaplain’s Aide. In August/September in their homeroom, students will elect two representatives (one boy and one girl) from each grade (the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades) to serve as Class Representatives.



The Student Council Association (SCA) of the Queen of Apostles School provides students with leadership opportunities and allows students opportunities to help promote and maintain high standards of citizenship, including providing occasions for service to the Church, the School and our community. The SCA was established through the Constitution of the Queen of Apostles School, and the Constitution outlines the role of the organization and the responsibilities of its officers. Terms of office and responsibilities of the elected officers are in the Constitution.





ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Students who wish to run for an SCA Officer position must meet the following class requirements.



2009-10 SCA Position Eligibility (2008-9 School Year)

President current 7th grade student

Vice President current 6th or 7th grade student

Secretary current 6th or 7th grade student

Treasurer current 6th or 7th grade student

Chaplain’s Aide current 6th or 7th grade student



Students who wish to run for SCA Officer positions must meet the following eligibility requirements.

1. Achieved a minimum of a “C” grade in all subjects and a maximum of a “3” in all subject and performance areas for the current academic year.

2. Submit a completed petition for the SCA office desired, which includes the recommendation of the student’s Home Room Teacher and the recommendation of the Principal. Candidates’ names are placed on the ballot only after all of the eligibility requirements and procedures have been met.





PROCEDURES:

Students who wish to run for an SCA office must complete and submit a Student Council Office Petition to the SCA Faculty Representative. Candidates names are placed on the ballot only after all of the eligibility requirements and procedures have been met. The Petition form may be found on the Junior High Bulletin Board outside the Junior High Math Room.



1. Obtain the signatures of ten (10) students from the current 4th through 7th grades supporting the candidate.

2. Obtain the recommendation of the candidate’s Home Room Teacher.

3. Obtain the recommendation of the Principal.

4. Return the completed form to the SCA Faculty Representative.

5. Receive confirmation from the SCA Faculty Representative that the Petition has been received and approved.



RULES FOR CAMPAIGNS:

The campaign period will begin on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, and will end with the elections on Thursday, June 4, 2009.

1. Each candidate may initiate a Campaign.

a. Candidates may distribute only fliers or pamphlets that are 8 ½” x 11” or smaller. Materials must be suitable for distribution to all students and must be approved in advance by the SCA Faculty Representative. Candidates may not distribute any candy, pencils, stickers or other give-away items.

b. Candidates may conduct campaigns that accent the positive factors of the candidate her/himself. Candidates may not conduct a campaign that in any way could be construed as negative or derogatory towards any individual, organization or affiliation.

c. Candidates and their Campaign Managers should attend the information meeting conducted by the current SCA President. The information meeting for the 2009-10 elections will be held at 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, in the Junior High Math Room.

2. Each candidate may have a Campaign Manager to provide assistance during the campaign.

a. The Campaign Manager may assist in making posters and will be expected to introduce the candidate on election day at the election assembly.

b. The candidate’s campaign manager will have thirty seconds to make an introduction of the candidate at the election assembly.

3. Each candidate may display a maximum of FIVE (5) campaign posters.

a. Posters may not exceed the dimensions of 22” x 28”.

b. Posters may not be displayed until after the candidate’s Petition has been received and approved by the SCA Faculty Representative.

4. Each candidate may make a campaign speech on election day at the election assembly.

a. Each candidate’s speech should not exceed two minutes.

b. Campaign speeches should stress the candidate’s plans and expectations as well as the contributions that he or she will make to the school as a result of her or his election.

c. Campaign speeches must be totally positive and may not be derogatory towards others.

5. NO campaigning may occur prior to the opening of the campaign period, which begins on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Campaigning is limited to the school facilities from 8 am to 3:15 pm on school days. No campaign events or activities may occur outside of school hours or off of school grounds. All campaign events or activities must be first approved by the SCA Faculty Advisor.

6. Failure to adhere to the campaign rules by a candidate, her/his campaign manager or other representative will result in the candidate’s eligibility to participate in the elections revoked immediately and without notice.



If a student does not comply with the campaign rules then the student is disqualified from the election campaign and the candidate will withdraw from the ballot. The elections will follow the election assembly. Students will vote on candidates via secret ballot.



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Homework assigned on Thursday, May 28th:

6 (7-4) 1-26

8A - Algebra SOL question prep; Below is the info from the flier about the Algebra Exemption test that 8th grade Algebra students received today



Algebra Exemtion Test flier:

SITE, TIME

The Algebra Exemption Exam will be administered to eighth grade Algebra students, both from Catholic and public elementary schools, at O' Connell, Paul VI, Bishop Ireton, and John Paul the Great on Saturday, May 30, 2009. This exam is for those students who will be attending one of these four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Arlington: Bishop Ireton, Bishop O'Connell, John Paul the Great and Paul VI. Students who will attend Seton High School or Oakcrest should contact Seton or Oakcrest respectively for requirements. Students who will be attending public school or private Catholic schools not affiliated with the Diocese of Arlington do not take this test and should contact the respective schools for their requirements.



- Those students who have been accepted at O'Connell will take the test at O'Connell.The test begins at 9:00.

- Those students who have been accepted at Paul VI will take the test at Paul VI. The test begins at 8:30.

- Those students who have been accepted at Ireton will take the test at Ireton.The test begins at 9:00.

- Those students who have been accepted at John Paul the Great will take the test at John Paul the Great. The test begins at 8:00.



The duration of the test will be 90 minutes. The students must be at the testing site at least 15 minutes prior to the testing time.





CRITERIA

A three part criteria guideline for high school determination for exemption will be utilized again this year. The following elements will be taken into consideration:

1. The High School Placement Test scores of Math Ability and Quantitative.

2. The score on the High School Algebra I test taken at the respective high schools. The test will be comprehensive and will be the same test given to all eighth grade students throughout the Diocese.

3. Overall eighth grade Algebra average.





ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Calculators may NOT be used for the test.

- Parents will receive the results of the Algebra Exemption Exam from the high school at which the student took the test by late June.





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Homework assigned on Wednesday, May 27th:

6 (7-2) 1-47

8A - Work on practice Algebra SOL questions in prep for the Algebra Exemption Test



No homework for 7 & 8th grade Safety Patrol members who were on the field trip



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, May 26th:

6 (7-1) 1-26

7M - complete in-class assignment

7PA - complete in-class assignment

8PA, 8A, 8R - no homework because of the field trip



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Homework assigned on Friday, May 22nd:

6 - no homework because of the test

7M (11-7) worksheet

7/8PA - no homework because of thetest

8A - Work on practice Algebra SOL questions in prep for the Algebra Exemption Test



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Homework assigned on Thursday, May 21st:

6 (6-10) 1-15

7M (11-6) worksheet

7/8PA (11-7) 1-2, 4-34E, 37-41

8A (10-6) 28-44, 46-50, 52-60E



8th Grade:

- Readers for the Liturgy at the School Mass tomorrow should practice their readings!

- We still are missing permission slips from a few students for our field trip on Tuesday, May6 26th, to the National Zoo. We need those permission slips tomorrow!!!



Looking Ahead:

- There is no school on Monday, May 25th, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.

- Our Field Trip to the National Zoo with the 2nd grade is on Tuesday, May 26th. Attire is the PE uniform (sweats or shorts depending on the weather). Bring a bag lunch and something to drink!!! We do NOT go to the vending areas or gift shops so students don't need to bring money with them for either of those things. We will travel by bus, departing at 9:30 and returning at 2:30. We will go RAIN or SHINE.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, May 20th:

6 (6-9) 1-9

7M (11-5) 1-18, 40-9

7/8PA (11-6)2-36, 44-50

8A (10-5) 1-11 & MR, 12-38E, 45-7

8R - no h/w because we took the ACRE today



8th grade:

- Kudos to our band members. The Band Concert was awesome today and we loved hearing you play. Great job, band members, you rock!

- The band will perform again this evening at 7 pm.

- The 8th grade is responsible for the liturgy this week since we weren't able to do it last week because of the scheduling conflict. Our readers are MDF, EA, KM and NC. Our offertory gift bearers are MW, JV and AV. Readers, please be sure to practice your readings!



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, May 19th:

- In honor of our school's achievement in reaching our goal in the Reading Campaign, there is no homework! Enjoy the afternoon off by playing outside or reading a book!



8th grade:

- Wow! The 8th grade did just a phenomenal job on the Shakespeare Assembly today. The K-7 students were captivated. Way to go 8th grade, I'm so proud of you. Good job!



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Homework assigned on Monday, May 18th:

6 (6-7) 1-21

7M (11-4) 1-14, 25-6, 31-7

7/8PA (11-5) 6-15, 16-26

8A (10-4) worksheet

8R - no homework



8th grade:

- Tomorrow is a Merit Non-Uniform Day for the whole school to celebrate achieving our goal in the Reading Campaign. Please refer to the Student Handbook for guidelines regarding appropriate attire.



Looking Ahead:

- There is no school on Monday, May 25th, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday.

- Our Field Trip to the National Zoo with the 2nd grade is on Tuesday, May 26th. We will go rain or shine. Attire is the PE uniform (sweats or shorts depending on the weather). Bring a bag lunch. We will travel by bus, departing at 9:30 and returning at 2:30. We still need chaperones if anyone is available!



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2nd posting on Thursday, 5/14:

- We just got back from the super-cool Reptiles Assembly sponsored by the PTO!!! It was really neat. Thanks PTO!



Homework assigned on Thursday, May 14th:

6 (6-6) 1-26

7M (Pythagorean Theorem) worksheet

7/8PA (11-4) 1-17, 19-27

8A (10-4) 20-46, 50-2, 56-62, 64-72 E

8R - Memory & Recollection Sheets



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, May 13th:

6 (6-5) 1-18

7M (11-3) 1-23

7/8PA (11-3) 1-17, 19-26; Chapter 11 TEST on Friday, May 22

8A (10-4) 1-2, 7-16, 21-9, 47-9

8R - Recollections & Memory Sheets



8th grade:

- We are responsible for the Liturgy at the School Mass on Friday. Our readers are: NC, KM, MDLF, EA. The offertory bearers are: MW, AV, JV. Readers, practice your readings!

- We are working on a 'Thank You' card for Officer Broadbent, the school's police liasion, that the SCA will present to her at the next Safety Patrol meeting.

- Interims will go home via backpack mail on either Thursday or Friday of this week.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, May 12th:

6 (6-4) 1-9

7M (Distributive Property) worksheet

8A (Factoring Quadratic Equations) worksheet(s)

8R - Recollections & Memories worksheet -- due no later than Monday, May 18th

7/8PA - no homework



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2nd posting on Monday, May 11th:

- Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12th, is a non-uniform day for the 8th grade ONLY as decided by Principal-for-a-Day AV last week. Please remember to consult the Student Handbook for guidelines related to appropriate attire on merit non-uniform days.



Homework assigned on Monday, May 11th:

6 (6-3) 1-33; Mid-chapter TEST (6-1 thru 6-5) on Friday, 5/15

7M - Distributive Property & Like Terms Worksheet

7/8 PA (11-2) 1, 6-12, 14-23

8A - Test Corrections &/or Factoring Worksheet

8R - No homework



8th Grade:

- Permission slips for our field trip to the National Zoo with the 2nd grade will be distributed tomorrow. We will leave at 9:30 am on Tuesday, May 27th, and return at 2:30. We will travel by bus and will eat lunch at th zoo. The cost is $12. We need chaperones! Students will wear their PE clothes (shorts if it is hot, sweatpants if it is cold).

- Our descriptions / memory sheets about our fellow 8th grade students will be due on Monday, May 18th. We discussed these today in religion class and tomorrow th students will receive their blank forms.



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Homework assigned on Friday, May 8th:

6 (6-2) 1-39, 41-2

7M (11-2) 12-39, 42, 44-6, 48-51, 52-6E

7/8PA (11-1) 10-6, 18-9, 21

8A (10-2) 24-46, 50-4, 56-8



8th grade:

- We received MANY compliments today from parishioners, parents and teachers about how smoothly the May Crowning proceeded. Kudos to our 8th students, who always do an outstanding job. :) One parishioner doubted that the students were 8th grade (she thought for sure they must have been high school students brought in for the event) because they were so composed, organized and focused during the May Crowning and Mass!

- Thank you for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation week! It was very special and I thank you for your kindness! I will be sending a note home with the children next week but wanted to say something in SchoolNotes, too, in case not all the notes make it home. :)



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Homework assigned on Thursday, May 7th:

7M (11-1) 1, 2-22E, 23-47, 50, 52-6, 58-61, 62-6E

7/8 PA (11-1) 1, 3-4, 6-9, 23-30

8A (10-3) 1-20, 56-64



8th grade:

- Remember to bring in flowers tomorrow's May Crowning.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, May 6th:

8A (10-2) worksheet

8R (Chapter 18) worksheet



No homework for the 6th & 7th grades because they were on our field trip to the National Building Museum



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Homework assiged on Tuesday, May 5th:

6 (9-15) all



Homework assigned on Monday, May 4th:

6 (9-14) all



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Homework assigned on Thursday, April 30th:

6 - (9-14) Complete your Tessellation

7/8PA (10-7) 1-18, 24-32

7M (10-8) Finish your Tessellation

8A (10-2) 1, 2-30E, 46-58

8R - Bring in your Decade Fact for the Grandparents' Day activity; Be sure to have your full costume for our DRESS REHEARSAL on Monday



A Reminder that Monday, May 4th:

* is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day

* is Grandparents' Day at the school



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, April 29th:

6 - (9-14) no homework

7M (10-7) 8-22, 32

7/8PA (10-6) worksheet

8A (10-1) 1-2, 4-32E, 33, 46-57

8R - Bring in your decade FACT; DRESS REHEARSAL on Friday



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, April 28th:

7M (10-7) 1-7, 39-44

7/8PA (10-6) 5-6, 9, 11, 17, 19 and cut out the nets

8R - your decade fact & bring in your decade attire for the dress rehearsal tomorrow



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Week of April 27th - May 1st:



8th grade:

- Students today signed up for their parts in the 8th grade's presentation at Grandparents' Day on Monday, May 4th. Each student is to wear clothing representing their respective decades (from the 30's through 00's) as well as find 1 fact about the decade. We need students to bring in their clothing items on Wednesday for a dress rehearsal. And we need the 'fact' on Wednesday, also. Students received a handout with their decade and the fact assignment.



Looking Ahead:

- Monday, May 4th, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day

- Monday, May 4th, is Grandparents' Day and the 8th grade will be conducting it's Decades Fashion Show at the assembly for Grandparents

- Wednesday, May 6th, the 6th & 7th grades will go to the National Building Museum to participate in 'Building Bridges' activity. We have one parent chaperone but need 2-3 others as well.

- Friday, May 8th, is the May Crowning at the School Mass. Students should bring in flowers to participate in the crowning and flower presentation.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, April 21st:

6 (pg 290-1) 16-29; (pg 344) 1-15

7M (10-4) 1-22, 34-47

7/8PA (10-6) 1, 3-4, 7-8, 10, 12-6, 34-9, 41

8A (9-8) 24-66 E, 76-88 E



6-7th grade Junior High Students:

- Please have 3-4 sharpened #2 pencils tomorrow for the start of the TerraNova testing. As discussed, the TN does not recommend mechanical pencils and no pens are allowed.

- Please wear your 'regular' uniforms during TerraNova. On days on which you normally would wear PE clothes, then wear your PE clothes on those days!

- The 6th & 7th grades will go on a field trip on Wednesday, May 6th to the National Building Museum. We will take part in the hands-on, interactive 'Building Bridges' program. Although the two grades are traveling together on the same bus, each grade will work with a different Museum staff member in their own 'Building Bridges' program. The 8th grade built went in February and built a Geodesic Dome. It was great!!! Permission slips will go home tomorrow. The cost is $23 per student to cover the museum fee and the bus fee. We will leave at 9am and return by 2pm. Attire is Friday uniform. We will bring bag lunches to eat there and there are NO cafeteria or vending machines available for us. There is a gift shop (it is a bit pricey so don't send a lot of money with your student unless you really want them to spend it!) and students will be allowed to shop at the gift shop after the Building Bridges activity. We need chaperones, so please send me an e-mail if you can chaperone!!!



8th grade:

- The date has been set for our field trip with our 2nd grade prayer partners to the Zoo. We will go on Tuesday, May 26th. We need chaperones, so please let us know if you can chaperone.

- We had a great religion class with Fr. VW today!



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Homework assigned on Monday, April 20th:

6 (pg. 238-9) 1-13; (pg. 290) 1-15

7M (10-5) 1-10, 30-8

7/8PA (10-5) 4, 10-2, 16, 30

8A (9-8) 1-22



8th grade:

- There is a mandatory rehearsal for Confirmandi tonight at 7pm in Hannan Hall



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Thursday, April 9th was an early dismissal (11:30 am) day.



Homework assigned on Wednesday, April 8th:

6 (9-13) 1-17; Chapter 9 TEST tomorrow

7M - No class tomorrow & no h/w over the Easter holiday!

7/8PA (10-5) 4, 10-1, 16, 18-9

8A (9-8) 1-12, 75-89

8R - Finished the Confirmation test



8th Grade:

- Check out the CatholicHerald.com website for the article about the 8th grade's Living Stations. It has a great photo of some of our students during the Stations. Thanks to Mr. D, who wrote the article, took the photo and submitted the press release!

- Tomorrow, Thursday, April 9th, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day. There is NO Extended Day after dismissal.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, April 7th:

6 (9-11) 1-15

7M (10-2) 1-17, 19-20, 29-33, 35-8

7/8PA (10-5) 5, 8, 9, 15

8A (9-7) 9-39

8r - Confirmandi took the Confirmation test today; those who did not finish it today will finish it in class tomorrow



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Homework assigned on Monday, April 6th:

6 (9-10) 1-30

7M (10-1) 1-12, 14-20 Evens, 21-34, 39, 43-6, 53-61

7/8 PA (10-5) 3, 6-7, 14, 23-31

8A (9-7) 1-8, 22, 53-76

8R - Study for the Confirmation TEST tomorrow



8th grade:

- 3rd Quarter Report Cards were sent home TODAY via backpack pail for all Junior High students.

- Follow-up from the Living Stations -- One parishioner was so moved by the experience that she called the school after Mass on Friday and praised the experience. She spoke with both Mrs. G and Mrs. Y. Way to go 8th grade!!!

- Students who borrowed a school costume for the Living Stations need to bring them back in tomorrow so we can get them packed up.

- Thursday, April 9, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day

- There is NO School in honor of the Easter holiday from Friday, April 10 thru Friday, April 17. We return to school on Monday, April 20th.



Looking Ahead:

- Monday, April 20th is our first day back after Easter vacation.

- There is a rehearsal for Confirmation at 7pm in Hannan Hall on Monday, April 20th.

- TerraNova testing begins on Wednesday, April 22 for the 2nd thru 7th grades. TerraNova testing runs Wednesday, April 22nd thru Tuesday, April 28th. The 8th grade's schedule will be modified during the TerraNova testing and the modified schedule will be provided the week we get back from Easter break. Even though the 8th grade doesn't test, our schedule is modified since some teachers will be occupied by administering the TerraNova to their homerooms.

- The 8th grade is scheduled for Confession on Wednesday, April 22nd.

- Confirmation is Thursday, April 23rd. Confirmandi meet in Hannan Hall at 6:30 pm.



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Homework assigned on Friday, April 3rd:

7M - Complete (9-8) assignment

7/8PA (10-4) 20-5, 28-32

8A (9-6) 26-38E, 39-51, 58-62, 74, 77, 80



8th grade:

- 3rd Quarter Report Cards will be sent home on Monday via backpack mail for all Junior High students.

- Our Living Stations after the School Mass were just incredible!!! The students received many, many compliments from fellow students, teachers, parishioners, etc. Students from the 4th grade wrote letters of appreciation to the 8th grade!

- The 8th grade will present the Living Stations AGAIN TONIGHT at 6pm at the Church. Students should arrive at 5:45 pm. Students should be WEARING their COSTUMES when they arrive.We will meet outside the Church since there is a fish fry in Hannan Hall (or so I've heard). We will begin promptly at 6pm since we need to be completed before the 7pm Latin Mass. (The Stations won't take the full hour but we want to begin on time so that we can end before our time is up!)



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Homework assigned on Thursday, April 2nd:

6 (9-9) 1-19, skp 14-6

7M (9-8) 1-23, 26, 31-6, 37-44

7/8 PA (10-4) 1-2, 7-15, 35-45

8A (9-6) 1-2, 4-22

8R - Living Stations practice w/Mr. Cotton



8th grade:

- Will enact the Living Stations tomorrow after the School Mass and again at 6pm -- both times in the Church.

- Students should wear their regular Friday uniform to school tomorrow.

- Students will take home their costumes tomorrow after school and should return to the Church at 5:45 pm. We've heard that there is a Fish Fry in Hannon Hall, so we will meet outside the Church at 5:45 pm. The Living Stations will begin promptly at 6pm since we understand that there is the Latin Mass in the Church at 7pm.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, April 1st (No April Fool's!)

6 (9-8) 1-23, skip 20; Chapter 8 TEST on Wednesday, 4/8

7/8PA (10-3) 6-10, 17-28; Chapter 10 TEST on Wednesday, 4/8

8A (9-5) 20-9, 30-40E, 49-53 odd, 74-81

8R - Living Stations practice



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, March 31st:

6 (9-7) 1-21

7/8PA (10-3) 1-9, 11-6, 35-43

8A (9-5) 1-19, 66-73; Chapter 9 TEST on Thursday, 4/9

7M - No class b/c of early dismissal

8R - No class b/c of early dismissal



8th grade:

- Reminder that there is a mandatory meeting for parents of Confirmandi tonight, Tuesday, March 31, at 6:45 in the Multipurpose Room. Fr. Fisher will be speaking.



Looking ahead:

- Next Thursday, April 9, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day. There is no school Friday, April 10 thru Friday, April 17, in honor of the Easter holiday. School restarts on Monday, April 20.



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Homework assigned on Monday, March 30th:

6 (9-6) 1-24, skip 15, 16 & 23

7/8PA (10-2) 21-30

7M (9-7) 1-16, 34-7, 38-42E

8A (9-4) 27-48, 51, 54-5

8R - Living Stations



8th grade:

- Today, Monday, March 30th, is the first day of the 4th quarter!

- 3rd quarter report cards will be sent home via backpack mail at the end of the week.

- Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31st is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day



Student Council:

- We will have a meeting this week on Thursday, 4/2, at 2:30 pm to discuss an additional fundraiser for Operation Smile



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Friday, March 27th was a 1/2 day (11:30 am dismissal)



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Homework assigned on Thursday, March 26th:

6 (9-3) 1-6

7M (worksheet)

7/8PA (10-2) 1-20

8A (9-4) 1-2, 4-26E, 56-7, 60-74

8R - Living Stations costumes



8th grade:

- Tomorrow, Friday, 3/27, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day

- Tomorrow, Friday, 3/27, is the last day of the 3rd quarter. Monday, 3/30, is the 1st day of the 4th Quarter. Where does the time go!?!

- Good luck to our Q of A band at the Diocesan Band performances on Saturday!

- The 8th grade is responsible for the Liturgy at the School Mass tomorrow, Friday, 3/27.

- Next Tuesday, March 31st, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, March 25th:

6 (9-3) 1-35

7M - worksheet

7/8PA (10-1) 1-22, 28-32

8A (9-3) 1-2, 4-36E, 57

8R - Living Stations costumes -- 1st dress rehearsal on Monday, March 30th



8th grade:

- Readers for the liturgy on Friday, 3/27, should continue to practice their readings



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, March 24th:

6 (9-2) 1-30

7M (9-6) 23-32

7/8PA (9-7) 5-25, 30-9

8A (9-2) 17-44, 49-51

8R - Continued work on the Living Stations



8th grade:

- Reminder that there is a mandatory meeting for parents of Confirmandi on March 31 at 6:45 in the Multipurpose Room. Fr. Fisher will be speaking.

- Costumes for the Living Stations: Please discuss these with your students to follow up with what we have discussed many times in class. We are using clothing that the students have on hand and subsizing with items as appropriate and available from the general costume repository. In general: Flip Flops or sandals for all; Guards (long red shorts, plain white t-shirt); Girls (long robes or tunics OR long skirts with tops, AND shawls/head coverings); Boys (Robes in blue, gray or tan OR long shorts in blue, gray or tan with plain white t-shirts). The Living Stations will be performed on Friday, April 3rd. We will begin with dress rehearsals on Tuesday, March 31st.

- The students attended a wonderful PTO-sponsored enrichment assembly today. Be sure to ask your student about it. Thank you Mrs. D for putting it together for us!

- This Friday, March 27th is the end of the 3rd quarter.

- The 8th grade is responsible for the liturgy at this Friday's school mass. Readers are: JM, TN, TO, MP; Students bringing up the Offertory Gifts are: KM, MF, EA.



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Homework assigned on Monday, March 23rd:

6 (9-1) 1-27

7M (9-6) 1-18, 35-40

7/8PA (9-7) worksheet

8A (9-2) 1-16, 55-66

8R - Continued work on the Living Stations



8th grade:

- Friday, March 27th is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day

- Confirmandi received today a letter from Ms. Reilly, our DRE, re setting up interview appointments for your student with Fr. VanderWoude or Fr. Fisher for next Monday or Tuesday, March 30-31, or Monday, April 6. These interviews are part of the Confirmation process. I think the same letter went out to CCD last week. Ms. Reilly also reviewed with the class some of the items that ~probably~ will come up during the interview: the Apostles' Creed, the Sacraments of Initiation, the 10 Commandments, what is confirmation?, who is your saint & why did you choose him/her?



Have a good week!



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Homework assigned on Friday, March 20th:

6 - no class b/c of School Stations

7M (9-5) 1-32

7/8PA (9-7) 1-20, 31-8

8A (9-1) worksheet



8th grade:

- Next Friday, 3/27, is an early dismissal (11:30 am) day

- And I forgot to mention on Wednesday's notes that students received a flier on Wednesday regarding the TJ High School's Techstravaganza. 'The fair is to increase interest in scientific fields for all upper elementary and middle school students with a focus on girls. Students will have the opportunity to conduct hands-on science experiments as well as witness demonstrations and speak to scientists.' The Techstravaganza is Saturday, March 28th from 1 to 4 pm at TJ High School for Science and Technology at 6560 Braddock Road. There is no admissions fee. For more info, go to http://activities.tjhsst.edu/twist/



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Homework assigned on Thursday, March 19th:

6 (pg. 473) Skip 16-8 A = pi * radius squared

7M (9-4) 30-4, 36-8, 43-9

8A (9-1) 1-20, 43-54

7/8PA - no homework b/c of the test today

8R - we continue to work on the Living Stations



8th grade:

- It appears as though there might be a new form included in the high school registration paperwork for at least one school if not all the schools ... The Algebra Exemption test (for those students in Algebra) is administered at the school which your student will be attending next year. I don't know if the new form is in all schools' packets or only one. But if your student is currently taking Algebra, then s/he is eligible to sit for the Algebra Exemption Test, and s/he will sit for that test at the school which s/he will attend next year. Here is my advice: if there is a form to complete in your student's registration materials re the Algebra Exemption test, then fill it out accordingly and submit it; if there is no form, then no worries. Normally, I complete a registration list for the test. It is too early for that to have been sent out yet by OCS but I presume it will be sent again this year and I will complete it like I always do. Regardless, the Algebra Exemption Test is administered at the school that your student will attend next year. I hope this information helps!

- FYI that the Foreign Language Exemption test (for those students in Spanish) will be administered here at Queen of Apostles.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, March 18th:

6 (pg. 471) worksheet (do not do back) C = pi * diameter

7M - complete worksheet

7PA - complete Chap 9 Practice Test

8PA & 8A - did not have Math Class b/c of field trip

8 R - we continue to work on the Living Stations



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, March 17th:

6 - Study for the Chapter 11 Test (11-1 thru 11-7) tomorrow

7M (9-4) 1-29

7/8PA - Study for the Chapter 9 Test (9-1 thru 9-5) tomorrow

8A - Took a Chapter 8 TEST today so no homework

8R - We worked on the Living Stations today so no homework



8th grade:

- Tomorrow we have our field trip to the Diocesan Vocations Mass. We still need permission slips from SEVEN students!!! Please check with your student to ensure that s/he has turned in the permission slips. The 7 who have not turned them in received additional copies again today. :) Attire is 'Friday uniform'. We will eat lunch when we return so those students who bring lunch should do so and those students signed up for pizza will receive it.

- Graduation gown order forms: these were sent by e-mail and by paper copy. We still need forms from SEVEN students (not all the same students from above re the permission slips). Please get the order forms in! This order is occuring earlier than normal this year so that we can photograph students in their gowns and have the photo appear in the yearbook!



Student Council:

- Did an EXCELLENT job today with our Green and White Day Fundraiser for Operation Smile!!! Well done. We haven't tallied up the donations yet but we are well on our way to achieving our goal. Thank you to everyone who made a donation to this worthy cause. For only $240 we can make a tremendous difference in the life of a child. Our goal is to help 4 children!

- Yesterday's Pi Day was a smashing success and I've heard tons of compliments from teachers and students alike about the Student Council presentations to individual classes. Parents, be sure to ask your students to tell you about how the Student Council used cups to demonstrate circumference and pi.



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Homework assigned on Monday, March 16th:

- Today was Pi Day, so no homework was assigned. Algebra does have a Chapter TEST tomorrow, so they should be studying.



8th grade:

- We need those permission slips by tomorrow for Wednesday's field trip! Additional permission slips were handed out again today. 'Friday uniform' is the attire for Wednesday. We WILL have lunch at the school after we return -- those students who normally receive pizza will get pizza, and those students who normally bring lunch should bring it.



Student Council:

- Great job, SCA, in Pi Day. Our SCA posted signs about Pi around the school, gave an opening/closing announcement about Pi, and gave presentations about Pi to grades K-7. Hooray for the kinders who get the SCA award for best answers to SCA questions!

- Tomorrow is Green and White Day. The SCA will collect money at the door from those students who are wearing Green and White. The money we collect will go to Operation Smile. We hope to raise enough money to fund surgeries for 4 children!!!



Green and White Day:

- Students who wish to participate may wear green and white non-uniform attire by donating $2. Students who are unable to participate or who do not wish to participate should wear the regular school uniform. All donations will be given to Operation Smile!







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No School on Friday, March 13th -- Diocesan Teacher In-service



Homework assigned on Thursday, March 12th:

6 (Fractions) worksheet

7M (9-3) worksheet

7/8 PA (9-6) worksheet

8A (Chapter 8) study for chapter test

8R (Chapter 13) Assignment



Algebra vocabulary for the test:

- zero exponents

- negative exponents

- scientific notation

- exponential growth

- exponential decay



8th grade:

- There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, March 13th because of the Diocesan teacher in-service.

- Received today permission slips to the Diocesan Vocations Mass, which will be held on Wednesday, March 18th. We will depart school at 10am and return at 1pm.



Junior High Math Classes

- We will celebrate Pi Day in the Math Room on Monday, March 16th (Pi Day is actually on March 14th but I don't think we want to be at school on Saturday!).

- Students may bring in round foods to share with classmates. Suggestions: oranges, apples, cherry tomatoes w/dip, Tostitos or Pringles, round pretzels, round cookies, pie, etc. If the food item requires utensils, etc., then please provide those as well.



Green & White Day -- SCA Fundraiser -- Tuesday, March 17th

- The SCA is raising money to help children through Operation Smile (www.OperationSmile.org). Operation Smile changes lives, one child at a time, by providing the gift of surgery to a child with cleft palate, cleft lips and other facial deformities. Our goal is to help 4 children ($960) through fundraising activities in March and April.

- On Tuesday, March 17th, students may pay $2 for the privilege of wearing non-uniform attire in Green and White colors. Students may purchase their privilege ticket on Monday, March 16th during their lunch hour OR at the door on Tuesday, March 17th.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, March 11th:

6 (Circle Graphs) worksheet

7M (9-3) 2-72 E

7/8PA (9-6) 1-32

8A (8-6) 1-6, 10-8, 32-4, 63-6

8R (Chapter 14) assignment



8th grade:

- Remember that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 13th because of the Diocesan teacher in-service



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Update on Tuesday, March 10th:

6 -Students will need their protractors and compasses for class and/or homework over the next few weeks for class



Homework assigned on Tuesday, March 10th:

6 (11-7) 1-17; Chapter 11 TEST (Lessons 11-1 thru 11-7) on Wednesday, 3/18

7M (9-2) 2-28E, 38-42, 52-64

7/8PA worksheet

8A (8-5) worksheet; Chapter 8 TEST on Tuesday, 3/17

8R (Chapter 14) Assignment begun in class today is due tomorrow; Students received their 'role' assignments for the Living Stations, which will occur on Friday, 4/3



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Homework assigned on Monday, March 9th:

6 (11-6) 1-14

7M (9-1) 22-53

7/8PA (9-5) 21-6, 30-5, 39-44, 47-53

8A (8-5) 22-34, 38-46, 52-8E

8R (Chapter 14) Assignment



8th grade:

- There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 13th because of a Diocesan Teacher In-Service



Student Council:

- Held an excellent meeting today to discuss fundraising activities for Operation Smile

- The SCA will sponsor Pi Day on Monday, March 16th (the actual Pi Day is March 14th -- 314, get it!?!)



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Homework assigned on Friday, March 6th:

6 (11-5) 1-11

7M (9-1) 1-21, 62-7

7/8PA (9-5) 7-18, 55-63

8A (8-5) 1-8, 11-21, 35, 60-1

8R (Chapter 13) Assignment



8th grade:

- Bring in your baby picture for the yearbook on Monday!

- There is no school on Friday, March 13th, because of the Diocesan teacher in-service

- As has become our practice, we said a whole Rosary today as a class for the health and healing of our schoolmate NL



Student Council:

- The SCA meeting is re-scheduled for Monday, March 9th at 2:15 pm in the 8th grade Home Room.



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Homework assigned on Thursday, March 5th:

6 (11-4) 1-12

7M (8-6) Scale Drawings worksheet

7/8PA (9-4) 1-23, 24, 26, 28-31, 44-52E, 53

8A (8-4) 1-2, 6-15, 19-28, 39-44

8R (Chapter 13) Assignment



8th grade:

- Wear 'Friday uniforms' tomorrow since there WILL be a School Mass at 9am in the Church. The whole school also will attend the Stations of the Cross at 2:20 throughout Lent.



Student Council:

- The SCA will have a meeting at 8:15 am in the 8th grade Home Room to discuss Operation Smile, our Lenten Charity drive, and Pi Day.



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2nd posting on 3/3/09:

-- Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day. Students MAY wear their 'Sunday best'. See the flier that your student is bringing home for more information. Students on sports teams should bring their uniforms for pictures.

- 8th grade students have PE tommorrow -- bring your PE clothes and change after photos. 8th grade students -- do not wear your PE clothes unless you are not having your photo taken for the Spring, Team and Club Photos!



Homework assigned on Wednesday, March 4th:

6 (11-3) 1-15

7M (8-6) 1-10, 40-52

7/8PA (9-3) 9-12, 16-24, 28-34, 37-44

8A (8-3) 1-2, 9-14, 21-7, 28-44 E, 45, 51-7, 60-8

8R (Chapter 13) Assignment due on Monday, 3/9



8th grade:

- Tomorrow, Thursday, March 5th is NOT an early dismissal day!



Looking ahead:

- There is no school on Friday, March 13th, due to a Diocesan teacher in-service.

- There are two early dismissal days in March: Friday, 3/27, at 11:30 am; and, Tuesday, 3/31, at 11:30 am.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, March 3rd:

6 - no class b/c of 2 hour delayed opening

7/8PA (pg. 463) 1-10

8A - no class b/c of 2 hour delayed opening

8R (Stations) completed meditations due WEDNESDAY!



8th grade:

- Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4th, will be our Sweatshirt Privilege Day for the week.

- Bring in those signed interims! They must all be turned in by this Friday, March 6th.



Student Council:

- There will be an SCA meeting on Friday, March 6th at 8:10 am in the 8th grade homeroom



Monday, March 2nd - no scool because of inclement weather



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Homework assigned on Friday, 2/27:

6 - worksheet

7/8PA - worksheet

8A (powers - mult & div) worksheet

8R (Stations) meditations due on Monday, 3/2



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Homework assigned on Thursday, 2/26:

6 - worksheet

7M (pg. 492) 1-4

7/8PA (9-2) 1-20, 34-47

8A (8-2) 21-45, 49-51

8R (Stations of the Cross) Continue working on your meditations; due Monday, 3/2; Bring in your completed 'I went to Mass' forms



8th grade - Special Privilege:

- "Sweatshirt" Day -- will be tomorrow (Friday) this week. Next week it will revert to Wednesday. 8th grade students ONLY are permitted to wear a sweatshirt over their univorms. This is a privilege reserved for the 8th grade ONLY! They have earned the privilege through their leadership and good example to the rest of the school.



Here are the responses that we've given to the most frequently asked questions from students:

- The sweatshirt can be a college, professional sports or other type of sports/team, with the team name or its mascot name (e.g., Baltimore 'Ravens', Washington 'Redskins')

- No slogans or sayings or catch-phrases

- The sweatshirt should meet all the usual standards for cleanliness, appropriateness, wear/tear, etc.

- The sweatshirt can be either style (pull-over v cardigan).



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2nd posting on 2/25:

- Interims are being sent home with students today via backpack mail.



Homework assigned on Wednesday, 2/25:

6 (Mean, Median, Mode, Range) worksheet

7M (8-5) 1, 2-18 E, 19, 20-8 E, 30-3, 45-53, 55-7, 58-62 E, 63; Chapter 8 TEST on Friday, 3/6

7/8PA (9-1) 27-32, 41-53, 58-62, 66-8, 78-83

8A (8-2) 1-20, 55-66

8R (Sations of the Cross) Continue working on your meditations; Due Monday, 3/2



8th grade:

- We attended the Ash Wednesday Mass

- Confirmandi: Please bring in your completed 'I Went to Mass' forms



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, 2/24:

6 (11-2) 1-32; Skip 3, 14, 15, 29

7M (Proportions) worksheet

7/8PA (9-1) 18-24, 33-40, 54-7, 70-7

8A (8-1) 1-30



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Homework assigned on Monday, 2/23:

6, 7/8PA, 8A - no homework because of tests

7M - (8-4) 1, 2-14E, 15-28, 34-41, 43-9

8R - Stations Project -- to be continued in class



8th grade:

- We will attend School Mass on Wednesday, October 25th in observance of Ash Wednesday. Wear your 'Friday' uniform. No 'Friday' uniform on Friday since we will not be attending school mass on Friday this week.

- Bring in your completed 'I Went to Mass' forms if you haven't already!

- Interim reports will be sent home this week with students via backpack mail.



Have a good week!



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2nd posting on 2/20:



Thinking about summer camps yet? Each year I try to post info from the local school systems in case something is interesting to a student/parent. Below is info re FCPS, ACPS and the TJ Test Prep Camps. These school systems camps have residency requirements. Please contact the school systems directly if you have questions or if you need more information.



- Check out the FCPS site for info about their summer camps http://www.fcps.edu/news/summer.htm



- Also, the ACPS is having a Summer Camp Fair: "Alexandria PTA Council Summer Camp Fair and Directory: The PTAC will sponsor a Summer Camp Fair on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. in the T.C. Williams Minnie Howard Campus cafeteria. The fair includes camp exhibits of all types: day camps and residential camps with varied themes including sports, academics, drama, music, ecology, adventure, sailing, computers and more! The fair is free and open to the public, families are welcome, and refreshments are available for purchase. Exhibitors and others who would like more information may contact Donna Franklin, Summer Camp Fair Chair, at campfair2009@yahoo.com." Go to http://www.acps.k12.va.us/ptac/summer-camp-fair.php to access the pdf document listing camp info.



- Current 7th grade students interested in applying to TJHSST next year "Thomas Jefferson Admissions Test Prep: For students in grade 8 aspiring to attend Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, this course covers admissions-test related mathematical and verbal reasoning, essay writing, and study strategies. The course is offered in two sessions; each session lasts two weeks and includes the verbal and math component. Session I: July 6-July 17; Session II: July 20-July31. Registration begins March 6." Go to http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/KidsandTeens.htm#TJ for more information.



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Homework assigned on Friday, February 20th:

6 - no homework b/c of test

7M - (6-2) Unit Rate w/s 2

7/8PA - Study for Chapter 4 TEST on Monday, 2/23

8A - Study for Chapter 7 TEST on Monday, 2/23



Algebra words: system of linear equations, solution of a system of linear equations, consistent independent system, inconsistent system, consistent dependent system



8th grade:

- Today marks the middle of the 3rd quarter and Interims are sent home some time next week

- School Mass will be on Wednesday, March 25th. Students will need to wear their 'Friday uniforms' on Wednesday for school mass.



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Homework assigned on Thursday, February 19th:

6 - Study for the Chapter 5 TEST tomorrow

7M (8-2) Unit Rate w/s

7/8PA (4-4) 1-32

8A - (Chapter 7) Practice Test

8R - (Chapter 11) Assignment



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, February 18th:

6 (11-1) 1-2, 4-5, 9-10, 13-5

7M (8-2) 1-2, 18-30, 39-46, 48-50, 52-6E

7/8PA (4-7) 1-2, 4-36 E, 40-7, 55-64

8A (7-6) 1-8, 15-23, 25-33 odd, 36-40, 42-52 E

8R (Chapter 11) Assignment due on Friday, 2/20



8th grade:

- We attended a wonderful concert today by the school's Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Bands. And our 4 8th grade students in Advanced Band were just fabulous. Well done!

- Germ alert! Parents, if your child has a water bottle in her/his backpack, please check it to be sure it is getting replaced (if it is disposable) or washed in the dish washer (to get sanitized) EVERY DAY, especially while we're in the middle of cold/flu season.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, February 17th:

6 (pg. 283) 1-23

7M (8-1) 1, 2-24E, 27-44, 50, 61-5

7/8PA (4-6) 32-42, 47-50, 55-7, 62-8

8A (7-5) 26-34, 36-40, 46-54E, 56-61



8th grade:

- Mandatory meeting for parents of Confirmandi -- Tuesday, February 17th from 6:45 to 7:45 in the school's multi-purpose room. This notice was distributed to your student two weeks ago!

- Friday, February 20th marks the approximate half-way mark for the 3rd quarter and interims will be disseminated the following week. Time flies!



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Homework assigned on Thursday, February 12th:

6 (5-10) 1-6

7M Study for Chapter 4 TEST tomorrow

7/8PA (4-5) 20-3, 32-5, 37-9, 42-57, 64-77; Chapter 4 TEST on Friday, 2/20

8A (7-4) ; Chapter 7 TEST on Friday, 2/20



8th grade:

- We are responsible for the liturgy tomorrow at the school mass. Readers (HT, AL, SR, VO), please practice your readings. Our Offertory Gift bearers are JM, TN and MP.

- We will hold our Valentine's Day party tomorrow at 2:30 in the classroom. Snacks (veggies & dip, fruit, pretzels, etc.,) are welcome. If you bring something, then please bring enough to share with your classmates. No soda, Gatorade or Yohoo, please!!! Lemonade, juice boxes, etc are fine!



Looking ahead:

- There is no school on Monday, February 16th

- The Confirmation Retreat is on Monday, February 16th. Meet Sue Reilly, the parish's DRE in the Rectory Parking Lot at 7:30 am. Students will return at around 6 pm.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, February 11th:

6 (5-9) 1-24

7M (4-8) Graphs

7PA (Exponents) worksheet

8A & 8PA -- no h/w because we were on a field trip

8R - Relition assignment due on Friday, 2/13



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, February 10th:

6 (5-8) 1-22; Chapter 5 TEST on Friday, 2/20

7M (4-8) Misleading Graphs; Chapter TEST on Friday, 2/13

7/8PA (Exponents) w/s

8A (Adding & Subtracting - Solving Systems) w/s

7/8PA & 8A -- We also prepared for the 8th grade's field trip to the National Building Museum (geodesic domes, tension v compression, etc)



8th grade field trip to the National Building Museum tomorrow!

- Attire: Friday uniform

- Lunch: Bring a sack/bag lunch & beverage -- there is NO cafeteria at the museum

- Gift Shop: There is a small gift shop -- if your student absolutely ~must~ buy something, then $1-$5 should cover it



8th grade:

- We visited the Kinder Post Office today. Great job, kinders!

- We had a great class today with Fr. VanderWoude!



Looking ahead:

- There is no school on Monday, 2/16 because of the Presidents Day Holiday

- The 8th grade Confirmation Retreat is on Monday, 2/16

- Mandatory meeting for parents of Confirmandi -- Tuesday, February 17th from 6:45 to 7:45 in the school's multi-purpose room. This notice was distributed to your student last week!



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Homework assigned on Monday, February 9th:

6 (5-7) 1-23

7M (Stem and Leaf) worksheet

7/8PA (4-2 & 4-3) GCF & Equivalent Fractions worksheet

8A (7-3) 1-2, 6-8, 12-5, 19-24, 26-36E, 39-44, 47-55 odd

8R (Chapter 9) Assignment 2, due on Thursday, 2/12



8th grade:

- We still need National Building Museum permission slips from 6 students. The students know who they are. The slips must be in tomorrow!!!

- National Building Museum field trip:

* Attire -- Friday uniform

* Lunch -- Bring a sack lunch & beverage -- there

is NO cafeteria at the museum!

* We depart at 9am and return by 1:30pm

- The 8th grade is responsible for the liturgy at this week's school mass and students will receive their readings tomorrow



Have a good week!



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Homework assigned on Friday, February 6th:

6 (5-6) 1-43 odd

7M (Histograms) worksheet

7/8PA (4-3) 16-28, 33-8, 44-53, 57-65

8A (7-2) 31-7, 39-50



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Homework assigned on Thursday, February 5th:

6 (Reciprocals) w/s

7M (Box and Whiskers) w/s

7/8PA (4-2) 1-27, 53-60

8A (7-2) 1-2, 4-18E, 19-29 odd



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, February 4th:

6 (5-5) 1-6

7M (3-4) 1-12, 16-7, 19-25, 27

7/8PA - no homework b/c of finishing a test

8A (7-1) 1-11, 18-35, 37-41 odd, 43-8

8R - Chapter 9 Assignment due on Monday, February 9th



8th grade:

- We still need Field Trip permission slips from some students for next week's field trip. Please get those in by Friday!

- We still are missing some of the report card envelopes. Please have your student bring in his/her envelope (keep the report card for your records). Homerooms need to turn in their envelopes by Friday to the office.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, February 3rd:

6 (5-4) 1-24

7M (3-3) 12, 16-7, 24-30, Quiz 1-5

7/8PA (4-1) 1, 4-44E, 72-82; we will finish the TEST tomorrow

8A - no class b/c of assembly

8R - no assignment



8th grade:

- We attended a wonderful assembly today as part of the PTO-sponsored enrichment activities!!! The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience of Rwandan music and dance. It was very interesting to see the differences between a Rwandan guitar and horns and drums versus what we see today in the US.

- We had a great religion class today with Fr. VanderWoude and he blessed all students' throats (Feast of St. Blaise)

- Students took home today a flier about the Kinder Post Office. The 8th grade will visit the Kinder Post Office next Tuesday, February 10th during either first or second period. Please see the flier for info about how to address the envelopes to help make them easy to read for our kinders!



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Homework assigned on Monday, February 2nd:

6 (5-3) 1-20; (5-2) 5-10

7M (3-3) 1-10

7/8PA - no homework b/c of test

8A - no homework b/c of test

8R - no homework



8th grade:

- We said a rosary today for schoolmate NL's health and healing. We are saying a Rosary a week until she is fully better!

- Please turn in your permission slips for our field trip to the National Building Museum on Wednesday, February 11th. Attire is 'Friday' uniform. Bring bag lunches. We need 3-4 parents to chaperone.

- If the inclement weather materializes that is predicted, we follow Fairfax County. The school's website will be updated to indicate our status.

- We still are missing some of the report card envelopes. Please have your student bring in his/her envelope (keep the report card for your records). Homerooms need to turn in their envelopes by Friday to the office.



Have a good week!



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Homework assigned on Friday, January 30th:

6 - no class b/c of assembly

7M - no class b/c of assembly

7/8PA - Study for Chapter 3 TEST on Monday

8A - Study for Chapter 6 TEST on Monday



8th grade:

- Received today their permission slips for our field trip to the National Building Museum on Wednesday, February 11th. We will go by bus, departing at 9 am and returning at 1:30 pm. We will take Bag Lunches. The cost per student is $20.50 for the bus and Museum fee. We need 3-4 Chaperones to accompany us so that each group of students has a Chaperone as required by the National Building Museum in order to participate in the 'Fuller's Fantastic Geodesic Dome' activity. Chaperones must be Virtus approved in order to accompany us according to School & Diocesan requirements!) The Museum is very highly regarded for its great hands-on learning activities and I'm really excited for us to have this experience! (6th & 7th grades -- Don't loose heart! In May we will go to the Museum to participate in the 'Bridge Basics' activity.)

- We said a Rosary today for the health and healing of our schoolmate NL. We are saying a Rosary a week until she is fully better!



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Homework assigned on Thursday, January 29th:

6 - no class b/c of 2 hour delay

7M (3-2) 1-11, 31-2, 32-42 E

7/8 PA (3-6) 1-17, 35-49; Tomorrow's test has been postponed until Monday, 2/2

8A - no class b/c of 2 hour delay; Tomorrow's test has been postponed until Monday, 2/2



8th grade:

- WOW! Students turned in 12 report card envelopes today! Good job! We need the rest tomorrow, please. Remember, keep the report card but parents/guardians should SIGN AND RETURN THE ENVELOPE.





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Tuesday, January 27th & Wednesday, January 28th -- school was closed due to inclement weather



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Homework assigned on Monday, January 26th:

- No homework for anyone in honor of Student Appreciation Day!!!



8th grade:

- 8th grade students received their 2nd Quarter REPORT CARDS, which they were to take home via Backpack Mail. Parents or guardians should SIGN AND RETURN THE ENVELOPE to indicate that they have RECEIVED the report card. Parents and guardians should KEEP THE REPORT CARD but sign and return the envelope. Signed envelopes are due back by no later than Friday, January 30th. As always, the student with the 1st envelope back gets a prize!

- Students also received a flier about the inclement weather predicted for tomorrow. Since Fairfax County schools are not in session (they're having a teacher work day), procedures for tomorrow will be different. This is an excerpt from Mrs. Yates' memo: 'Fairfax County schools are closed on Tuesday due to teacher work days. Therefore, I, along with my Area 3 Diocesan principals, will be making the decision whether to close or have a two-hour delay due to inclement weather. We will attempt to use the School Messenger system only if it is decided to close or delay school. Otherwise, we will remain open. Please check the school website if the weather is 'iffy'. The information as to the deicsion whether to cancel or delay school will be posted. 2) If school should be cancelled on Wednesday, please follow Fairfax County.'



Have a good week!



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Homewok assigned on Friday, January 23rd:

6 - no homework because of the TEST

7M (3-1) 1-14, 38-44

7/8PA - Take home QUIZ -- honor code

8A - Take home QUIZ -- honor code

8R - Chapter 8 assignment due on Monday



8th grade:

- Monday is Blue & White Day -- be sure to follow the rules laid out in the Student Handbook for appropriate attire on Merit Non-Uniform Days

- We are continuing our practice of saying a rosary a week for our schoolmate NL -- we will finish this week's rosary on Monday



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Homework assigned on Thursday, January 22nd:

6 - study for the Chapter TEST tomorrow

8 - at the March for Life so no homework

7 - attended special Science Lab so no homework



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, January 21st:

6 (5-1) 1-37; Chapter 4 TEST on Fri, 1/23

7M - Complete worksheet

7/8PA (3-5) 1-29; Chap 3 TEST on Fri, 1/30

8A (6-7) 1-2, 8-16, 20-8, 44-6, 63-9 odd; Chap 6 TEST on Fri, 1/30

8R - Chap 8 Assignment due on Mon, 1/26



Have a good week!



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, January 14th:

6 (4-8) 1-10; Chap 4 TEST on Friday, 1/23

7/8PA (3-4) 12-6, 21-37, 45-6

8A - no class b/c of 8th grade confessions; Chap 6 TEST on Monday, 1/26/09



8th grade:

- March for Life permission slips due tomorrow (Friday at the absolute latest!!!)

- Wear Friday uniform tomorrow, Thursday, 1/13, for the Science Fair. Bring your PE uniforms

- Students received today permission slips for the Confirmation Retreat, which will be held on Monday, February 16th. Ms. Reilly (the parish DRE) asks that the permission slips be turned in by Wednesday of next week.



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, January 13th:

6 (4-7) 1-33

7M Study for Chapter test tomorrow

7/8PA (3-4) 1, 3-11, 17-20, 47-50

8A (6-5) 21-36, 42-9, 54-9



8th grade:

- The 8th grade will have Confession tomorrow.

- Students received letters/permission slips today to accompany Q of A parish members on the Thursday, January 22nd March for Life in Washington, DC. Permission slips must be turned in by Thursday, January 15th. The fee is $10. FYI that because this is a parish activity, students received the parish permission slip, which looks a little different than the regular school permission slips.

- We had a great religion class today with BOTH Fr. VW and Fr. F! We also saw the Q of A Youth Minister, M. Puigbo!

- Continue to work on your high school applications so that you don't have to scramble at the last minute! Applications to Diocesan high schools are due by January 23rd.



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Homework assigned on Monday, January 12th:

6 (4-6) 1-37

8 (6-5) 1-2, 6-17, 37-40, 51-3

7M & 7PA - no h/w because of field trip

8PA - no h/w because of 7th grade field trip



8th grade:

- Friday is the end of the 2nd quarter.

- There is no school on Monday, January 19th because of the MLK Federal Holiday.

- There is a REGULAR school day on Tuesday, January 20th.

- Note that Wednesday, January 21st is a REGULAR school day with NO early dismissal (as apparently is indicated on some versions of a school calendar).

- Students should wear their Friday uniform on Thursday for the Science Fair AND bring their PE clothes to change into after they participate in the Science Fair.

- Today, for the 2nd week in a row, the 8th grade said an entire Rosary for the health and healing of 4th grade student NL.



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Homework assigned on Thursday, January 8th:

6 (4-5) 1-26

7M (5-6) 1-23, 56-65; Chapter 5 TEST on Wednesday, 1/14

7/8PA (3-2) 10-6, 20-5, 30-8, 42-5, 50-6

8A (6-3) Multi-step inequality worksheet; Chap 6 TEST moved from Fri 1/16 to Fri 1/23

8R - Chapter 7 assignment due tomorrow, no exceptions; 10 point deduction (out of 100) for each day it is late



8th grade:

- Readers (AK, NG, SL and BT) should practice their readings for the liturgy at the School Mass on Friday! The students bringing up the Offertory are HT, AL and TS.

- Continue to work on your high school applications so that you don't have to scramble at the last minute!



Looking ahead:

- Thursday, 1/15, Science Fair: Students will wear their 'Friday' uniforms on Thursday, 1/15, for the Science Fair. 8th grade students should bring their PE clothes to school to change into later if necessary for PE.

- Friday, 1/16, is the end of the 2nd quarter. The 3rd quarter begins on Tuesday, 1/20.

- There is no school on Monday, 1/19, because of the MLK Federal Holiday.



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Homework assigned on Wednesday, January 7th:

6 (4-4) 1-30

7M (5-5) 1-24, 27-8, 38-41

7/8PA (3-2) Distributive Property worksheet

8A (6-3) 1-2, 4-14 E, 15-6, 21-7 odd, 29-34, 37-42, 45-55 odd

8R - Chapter 7 Assignment due on Friday, January 9th



8th grade:

- Readers (AK, NG, SL and BT) should practice their readings for the liturgy at the School Mass on Friday!



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, January 6th:

6 (4-3) 1-14

7M - (5-4) Fractions computation worksheet

7/8PA (3-1) Two-step equations worksheet

8A (6-2) 1-2, 15-34, 36-41, 44-52E

8R - Chapter 7 assignment



8th grade:

- The 8th grade is responsible for the Mass liturgy this week. Readers (AK, NG, DT, BT) should practice their readings at home over the week. The students bringing up the Offertory are HT, AL and TS.

- Continue to work on your high school applications so that you don't have to scramble at the last minute!



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Welcome back from Christmas Vacation!!!



Homework assigned on Monday, January 5, 2009:

6 (4-2) 1-33; Chap 4 Quiz on Fri, 1/9; Chap 4 TEST on Fri, 1/16

7M (5-4) pg 242, 1-18; Chap 5 Quiz on Fri 1/9; Chap 5 TEST on Thurs, 1/15

7/8PA (3-1) 3-26, 28-32E, 37-45

8A (6-1) 1-9, 14-28, 31-8, 41, 44, 47-50; Chap 6 Quiz on Fri, 1/9; Chap 6 TEST on Thurs 1/15

8R - Read pages 43-5 of Chapter 7; Worksheet to be distributed tomorrow and due on Friday, 1/9; Bring in your Confirmation Workbooks for tomorrow (Tuesday) so we can check on your progress



8th grade:

- We are responsible for the Mass liturgy this week.

- The 2nd quarter ends on Friday, January 16th.

- Be working on your applications to the Diocesan high schools so that you don't have to scramble at the last minute!



6-8 Math & 8th Religion classes:

- All overdue homework assignments and all quiz/test corrections are due by no later than Friday, 1/9 (I need time to grade them before I must submit my grade reports for 2nd quarter)



Have a good week!





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Homework assigned on Thursday, December 18th:

6 (4-1) all; Chap 4 QUIZ on Friday, 1/9/09, and Chap 4 TEST on Thursday, 1/15/09

7M (5-4) 1-27, 51-8; Chap 5 QUIZ on Friday, 1/9/09, and Chap 5 TEST on Wednesday, 1/14/09

7/8PA and 8A took tests today, so no homework for them!



8th grade:

- Bring in a snack or goodie for our Christmas Party tomorrow

- Tomorrow night all students should be back at school and in costume by 6:45 pm so that the Christmas Pageant can begin promptly at 7pm



8th grade LOOKING AHEAD:

- Tomorrow, Friday, December 19th is the last day of school for the year! We return to school on Monday, January 5th

- 2nd quarter ends on Friday, January 16th and 3rd quarter (can you believe we're almost in the 3rd quarter already???) begins on Tuesday, January 20th. FYI that Monday, January 19th is a Federal Holiday (no School on MLK day)





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Homework assigned on Wednesday, December 17th:

6 - no homework because we had our test today

7M (5-3) 21-44

7/8PA - our TESt will occur tomorrow because the 8th grade had confession today during part of our class period

8A - our TEST will occur tomorrow because the 8th grade had confession today during our class period

8R - we had a great 'party' with our 2nd grade prayer partners, with cookies, donuts, juice and lots of songs! Our cards were great!



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Homework assigned on Tuesday, December 16th:

6 - Study for the Chapter 3 TEST tomorrow

7M (5-3) 1-20, 43-66

7/8PA (pg. 809) 1-36

8A - Study for the Chapter TEST tomorrow



8th grade news and information:

- We attend confession tomorrow as a class.

- We had a great class today with Fr. VW during religion!

- We meet with the 2nd grade tomorrow to exchange our Christmas cards!



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Homework assigned on Monday, December 15th:

6 (3-13) all

7/8PA (pg 368) 2-48E

8A (pg 345-8) 1-20

8R -Finish your Christmas Cards



8th grade:

- 2:30 pm on Friday, 12/19, is our class Christmas Party! Students are asked to bring in snacks to share with the entire class. Suggested snacks — fruit, veggies and dip, popcorn, chips, pretzels, cookies, brownies, juice or lemonade boxes, etc. Please, no candy, gum, Yohoo, Gatorade or punch!!! Napkins and cups also are appreciated.

- Friday, 12/19 is the school's Christmas Pageant. Students should be in the classroom, in their assigned costumes or otherwise designated attire, by 6:45 pm. Parents, each child has been given a costume (readers have non-costume attire). The costumes will be kept here at the school and the children should change into their costumes here.

- Friday, 12/19 is the last day of school for the year. School resumes on Monday, 1/5/09.

- The 8th grade will attend confession on Wednesday, 12/17.

- The 8th grade will be responsible for the liturgy at the School Mass on Friday, January 9th (the week we return to school from Christmas vacation).

- We will meet with our 2nd grade prayer partners on Wednesday, 12/17 to exchange our Christmas Cards.



Student Council:

- Sister Mary Jane's Mighty 1st Grade won the Toys for Tots toy collection campaign. Way to go 1st grade! We still are accepting toys even though the Marines already have been here -- we're trying to get them to come back (!) or, if worse comes to worse, we'll take any additional donations to another drop-off location. Thank you to everyone for your generosity!



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8th grade students who are being confirmed:

- Sue Reilly, the parish DRE, addressed the class on Wednesday, 12/10. Please see the memo from Sue Reilly that your student brought home. Below are some excerpts of important dates.

- The date for Confirmation is Thursday, April 23, 2009 (Confirmandi & sponsors meet in Hannan Hall at 6:45 pm). The date for Confirmation Rehearsal is Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm.

- Other dates of interest related to confirmation: Confirmation Retreat is Monday, February 16th (yes, this is a school-day; students who are not being confirmed are welcome to attend the Confirmation Retreat, too); Mandatory Meeting for Parents of Confirmandi is Tuesday, February 17th at 6:45 pm in the school's Multi-purpose Room.



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High Schools:

- I am posting information about some high schools' Open Houses today (8/24/08) on SchoolNotes so that you have it as soon as we receive it ... but it is not because there is any urgency associated with the information right now. We will help guide you and your student through the High School Application Process so don't panic!



Diocesan High School Open Houses:

- The Open Houses are a wonderful way for students and their parents to learn more about the schools. Each Open House is held at the respective school. I will continue to update the schedule as we receive information from the schools. Here are two schools who have provided dates for Open Houses so far (8/24/08):



Sunday, November 2 @ 1-4pm: Paul VI High School

Thursday, November 13 @ 7pm: Bishop O'Connell High School





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I hope that everyone is having a safe and happy summer. I look forward to seeing you in three weeks when we start school. :)



My page on the school's website is being updated with a new middle school supply list for the upcoming year. Once all the updates for other classes are in, I will post the full middle school supply list here also!



Unless you're in a hurry to make your purchases, my suggestion is that you wait a few days (until the updated list is up) to make your purchases; however, I suggest that you order the "Math on Call" and/or "Algebra to Go" math dictionaries now so that you can utilize the free shipping from Amazon.com or online booksellers.



In the meantime, below is a list of supplies for 6-8 math and 8 religion.



6th-8th grades Math supply list:

1 "Math on Call" math dictionary for 6th grade, 7 Math, and 7 or 8 Pre-Algebra

- Available from Amazon.com or on-line bookstores for as little as $8. Look up "Math on Call" on the site.

- Publisher: Great Source Education Group; ISBN-10: 0669508195, ISBN-13: 978-0669508192

- We will have a project assignment using this book the 1st week of September!

1 "Algebra to Go" math dictionary for 8th grade Algebra

- Available from Amazon.com or on-line bookstores for as little as $8. Look up "Algebra to Go" on the site.

- Publisher: Great Source Education Group; ISBN-10: 0669471526, ISBN-13: 978-0669471526

- We will have a project assignment using this book the 1st week of September!

1 protractor

1 - 12" ruler (dual inch/centimeter rulers preferred)

1 compass (safety compass preferred because it doesn't have sharp points) (available at most school supply shops or stores like Target, Wal-Mart, etc.)

1 pair scissors

2 glue sticks

1 mini-stapler with staples (multi-page homework or in-class assignments MUST be stapled)

1 hand-held single-hole hole puncher (this will be a necessity this year for math to use with the index cards)

2 packages 3 x 5 index cards & ring FOR MATH only (other classes also may require index cards)(we will be making vocabulary flashcards & formula/equation flashcards EVERY day!)

2 packages graph paper, ¼" ruled

1 package college-rule 3-hole paper (for homework)

1 composition notebook

NO calculators

10 #2 pencils

1 red pen for correcting



8th grade Religion supply list:

1 Composition notebook for journaling

1 3-ring 1" binder with paper and 4 separators

1 package 3 x 5 index cards & ring

1 36"x48" poster board (may be any color)



8th grade Homeroom:

2 large boxes of tissues

1 large container anti-bacterial wipes for hands (this is different from personal use item that students may choose to have in their lockers or backpacks -- this is for common use in our kleenex area)

1 container anti-bacterial wipes for desks/common areas of the classroom (I used these almost every day to clean the desks and this really helped us cut down on illness last year!)

2 rolls of paper towels

1 6-pack 10-16 ounce water bottles (for emergency use – ½ will stay in the classroom and ½ will go into the school's emergency supply)





See you in a few weeks!







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Homework assigned on Tuesday, June 10, 2008:

Grades 6, 7, 8: Have a safe, happy and healthy summer vacation! I look forward to seeing everyone in August. :)



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Below is some information from the Fairfax County Public School system re the TJ admissions test and summer camps held by the FCPS.



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Below I have pasted a message from the TJ website referencing changes to the admissions test that will be held this fall. Go to www.tjadmissions.org for more information.



Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will modify the admissions test for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) beginning with the December 2008 test session. (Note: This will not affect summer round testing on July 9, 2008.)



The TJHSST admissions test is a standardized mathematics and verbal reasoning test that assesses the knowledge and skills needed for success in a high school program for high-achieving students. Changes are planned for the mathematics and verbal sections that will align the test with the new Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) and admission tests given at comparable selective high schools for high-achieving students nationwide.



Quantitative comparisons will be eliminated in the mathematics section, which now will be composed solely of 50 word problems and computation questions. Analogies and word meaning questions will be eliminated in the verbal section, which will retain logical reasoning questions and reading comprehension exercises and add scrambled paragraph problems. The changes to the verbal section will reduce that section from 70 to 45 questions. The total testing time for the mathematics and verbal sections now will be two hours; this time frame will better serve students who also must complete a one-hour essay writing exercise on the day of testing.



FCPS will produce a new Student Handbook for the Admissions Test for TJHSST to help applicants prepare for the test. The handbook will be available free of charge for downloading and printing from the TJHSST admissions web site by July 1, 2008. Students without computer access will be able to obtain copies of the handbook from middle schools in all school divisions that participate in TJHSST, including the counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William and the city of Falls Church.



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Below I have pasted from the TJ website the schedule for the Thomas Jefferson Admissions Test Prep Seminar that will be held this summer. Go to http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/tj_testprep.htm for more information.



TJ Admissions Test Prep Seminar:



Open to students who will enter grade 8 in the 2008-09 school year and wish to prepare for the entrance exam. Students should have strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills appropriate to viable candidacy for admission. Taught by endorsed teachers, coursework focuses on admissions test-related mathematical and verbal reasoning, essay writing, and study strategies. Other topics include enhancing individual test performance and building confidence. Textbooks and workbooks are provided.



Participation in this course does not constitute application, admission, or acceptance to TJHSST. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Bring snack for 30 minute break period. Reduced tuition is not available. There are no refunds issued for this course.



Online registration is not available to non-FCPS students; see additional registration requirements. 10 sessions @ 4 hrs each.





Section Date and Time

Section 0001

Annandale HS 8:15 am, Rm 248

M Tu W Th F, July 7-July 18



Section 0002

Chantilly HS 8:15 am, Rm 208

M Tu W Th F, July 7-July 18



Section 0003

Marshall HS 8:15 am, Rm 113

M Tu W Th F, July 7-July 18



Section 0004

South County SS 8:15 am, Rm A120

M Tu W Th F, July 7-July 18



Section 0005

Annandale HS 8:15 am, Rm 248

M Tu W Th F, July 21-August 1



Section 0006

Chantilly HS 8:15 am, Rm 208

M Tu W Th F, July 21-August 1



Section 0007

Marshall HS 8:15 am, Rm 113

M Tu W Th F, July 21-August 1



Section 0008

South County SS 8:15 am, Rm A120

M Tu W Th F, July 21-August 1



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Below is a message from Fairfax County Public Schools re a Technology Adventure Camp that they will hold for 5th, 6th & 7th grade students. I cut and pasted the full text of the e-mail into SchoolNotes. Please contact FCPS directly if you have questions.

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Tech Adventure Camp is designed to give current 5, 6, & 7 grade students an opportunity to explore careers and technology as they rotate through six areas over a two week

program.



The courses offered at the 2008 camp are; Design in Mind, Focus on Forensics, A Virtual Life, It?s a 3D World, Kid?s Chef, and Robotic Engineer.



Camp will be held at the Chantilly and Edison Academies, July 7-18, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. The cost is $400.00 for Fairfax County residents and $500.00 for

out-of-county residents. Registration Form A and information on the camp may be found in the Encore booklet now available online at; http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE/summer/pdfs/Encore2008.pdf

Registrations should be mailed no later than June 24th to: Summer School Registration

Adult and Community Education

6815 Edsall Road

Springfield, VA 22151



More details and registration information can be found calling the hotline at: 703-208-7789.

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Classzone.com (for our 7th & 8th grade math texts published by McDougal Littell):

- Students need individually to set up an "account" in order to access the online version of the textbook. One of the pieces of information asked for is the ISBN number off of the textbook.

- Algebra: ISBN-13: 978-0-6185-9402-3 ; ISBN-10: 0-618-59402-7

- Pre-Algebra (both 7th & 8th grades): ISBN-13: 978-0-618-25003-5 ; ISBN-10: 0-618-25003-4

- 7 Math (Course 2 Book): ISBN-13: 978-0-618-61070-9 ; ISBN-10: 0-618-61070-7.

- This does NOT affect the 6th grade, whose text is published by Scott Foresman and who use SFSuccessNet to get to their online version of the textbook.





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On my page at the QoA website is information about what students' Notebooks and Homework should include / look like.



Grade Rubric



Class notebook 10 %

Homework 15 %

In-Class Assignments 10 %

Tests & Quizzes 65 %



Total 100 %





Grading Scale



> 92 A

92 - 85 B

84 - 77 C

76 - 70 D



< 70 F



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The following is the ISBN info for Algebra to Go and Math on Call. I took the ISBN info off of the two books I have in class -- I don't know if the ISBN number varies for editions but, if it does, then get whatever is the most recent edition available if you want rather than my older editions.



Also, if you use Amazon or any something similar then you also can find the books in really good condition at very low prices as Used Books.



Algebra to Go is for the 8th grade Algebra class and Math on Call is for the 6th, 7th, 7th Pre-Algebra and 8 Pre-Algebra classes. These are great resources to have and I hope that you and your students will find them useful.





ISBN # for Algebra to Go: 0-669-47151-8

ISBN # for Math on Call: 0-669-45770-1



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