Homework

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Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

The Constitutional Superhero Social Studies project is due tomorrow, Tuesday. Also, the 7^th grade IXL questions Skill I (F4-5) are due tomorrow.

Students in 8^th grade need to be preparing and practicing for their science fair presentations. Students will give a short presentation and need to be ready to answer questions about their science fair.

Oldest Child Packets went home last Thursday.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Blackhawks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, January 20^th – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School

Tuesday, January 21st

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Prepare and practice for tomorrow’s science fair presentations. Students need to have a short presentation prepared for Wednesday. Students also received questions that they can review and be ready to answer prior to their presentations.

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the ReadWorks: Eco Pyramid questions.

Vocabulary

• For homework: Study for Thursday’s Unit 6 Vocabulary test.

Wednesday, January 22nd

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the Judicial Review questions on pg. 39.

Vocabulary

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s Unit 6 Vocabulary test.

Thursday, January 23rd

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the Google Classroom questions from the Cell Web quest.

Friday, January 24th

No Homework

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

Oldest Child Packets went home Thursday with information about the Re-registration form for the 2020-2021 School Year, Grandfriend’s Day Invitation, Market Day, Trivia Night, and the S &T Order Form for January.

Both 8th grade groups need to complete their abstract form and safety sheet for Monday, January 13th. Also, if you have an endorsement page, please complete this for Monday.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Blackhawks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, January 13th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: The Science Fair paper and board are due Friday, January 17^th. The Science Fair paper and board rubric copies were passed out during class. Copies of the rubrics are also available on Google Classroom.

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s test covering Part 2: Physical Properties of Matter and going to the end of the power point packet. Students also need to know the examples from their physical and chemical property sheet (completed for a grade).

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 6 workbook pages are due tomorrow. The Unit 6 Vocabulary story is due on Wednesday.

Tuesday, January 14th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete your own 2020 presidential sign and slogan.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 6 Vocabulary story is due tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 15th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the Cells Google Classroom questions. Resigned for homework next week, so students can concentrate on Science Fair.

The Science Fair paper and board are due Friday, January 17^th. The Science Fair paper and board rubric copies were passed out during class. Copies of the rubrics are also available on Google Classroom.

Thursday, January 16th

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the IXL questions due Tuesday, January 21^st. – Describing energy changes in chemical reactions and compare physical and chemical changes – Skill I F4 and F5).

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: The Science Fair paper and board are due tomorrow, Friday, January 17^th. The Science Fair paper and board rubric copies were passed out during class. Copies of the rubrics are also available on Google Classroom.

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the Google Classroom online take home test.

Friday, January 17th

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the IXL questions due Tuesday, January 21^st. – Describing energy changes in chemical reactions and compare physical and chemical changes – Skill I F4 and F5).

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Prepare and practice for next Wednesday’s Science Fair presentations.

Social Studies

• For homework: Your Constitutional Superhero project is due Tuesday.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 6 Vocabulary test is Thursday, January 23^rd.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Blackhawks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, January 6th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: The Science Fair paper and board are due on Friday, January 17^th. The Science Fair paper and board rubric copies were passed out during class. Copies of the rubrics are also available on Google Classroom.

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the true and false and multiple choice questions about the federal and state governments on pg. 27.

Tuesday, January 7th

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter Google Classroom questions.

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the true or false and multiple choice questions about the executive branch on pg. 30.

Wednesday, January 8th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 6 Vocabulary workbook pages are due on Tuesday, January 14^th.

Thursday, January 9th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 6 Vocabulary workbook pages are due on Tuesday, January 14^th. The Unit 6 Vocabulary story is due Wednesday, January 15^th. A direction/grade sheet for the vocabulary story will be sent home.

Friday, January 10th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: The Science Fair paper and board are due on Friday, January 17^th. The Science Fair paper and board rubric copies were passed out during class. Copies of the rubrics are also available on Google Classroom.

Both 8th grade groups need to complete their abstract form and safety sheet for Monday, January 13th. Also, if you have an endorsement page, please complete this for Monday.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 6 Vocabulary workbook pages are due on Tuesday, January 14^th. The Unit 6 Vocabulary story is due Wednesday, January 15^th. The date of the Unit 6 Vocabulary test will be announced.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

Have a nice upcoming week. Merry Christmas and have a very Happy New Year.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, December 16th

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Log onto ReadWorks and complete the questions from the article: Designing from Scratch.

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Study for Wednesday’s Animal Cell Test.

Work on Science Fair. You need to have up to the data and results completed and corrected by Friday. If possible start your experiment before break and begin recording your results and data. When you return from break you need to have completed your experiment, data and results, conclusion and references. See Google Classroom for information on your rubrics. Science Fair boards are available in Miss Wood’s room for $7.00. You can work on the board after break/or when parts of your project have been checked over and need no corrections.

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the Google Classroom questions from pages 20-25 in the Constitution book.

Tuesday, December 17th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s Animal Cell Test.

Wednesday, December 18^th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Work on Science Fair. You need to have up to the data and results completed and corrected by Friday. If possible start your experiment before break and begin recording your results and data. When you return from break you need to have completed your experiment, data and results, conclusion and references. See Google Classroom for information on your rubrics. Science Fair boards are available in Miss Wood’s room for $7.00. You can work on the board after break/or when parts of your project have been checked over and need no corrections.

Thursday, December 19th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

Friday, December 20th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Work on Science Fair. When you return from break you need to have completed your experiment, data and results, conclusion and references. See Google Classroom for information on your rubrics. Science Fair boards are available in Miss Wood’s room for $7.00. You can work on the board after break/or when parts of your project have been checked over and need no corrections.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, December 9th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students will receive class time to work on their plant cell sheets. If needed, finish both sheets: Sheet One: Color the parts of the plant cell. Sheet Two: Label the parts of the plant cell and write out the plant cell’s function. There will be a test on labeling the parts of the plant cell and knowing the plant cell’s function on Thursday.

Social Studies

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s Constitution quiz covering pages 11-19.

Vocabulary

• For homework: Study for Thursday’s Unit 5 Vocabulary test.

Tuesday, December 10th

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the Google Classroom questions from the article: Robots: Star Wars vs. the Real World.

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students will receive class time to work on their plant cell crossword. The students need to have words going across as well as down. The clues at the bottom of the crossword for the across and down category will come from the parts of the cell descriptions (found on their sheets from yesterday). Study for the test labeling the parts of the plant cell and knowing the plant cell’s function on Thursday.

Vocabulary

• For homework: Study for Thursday’s Unit 5 Vocabulary test.

Wednesday, December 11th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s test labeling the parts of the plant cell and knowing the plant cell’s function.

Vocabulary

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s Unit 5 Vocabulary test.

Thursday, December 12th

No Homework

Friday, December 13th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students will receive class time to work on their animal cell sheets. If needed, finish both sheets: Sheet One: Color the parts of the animal cell. Sheet Two: Label the parts of the animal cell and write out the animal cell’s function. There will be a test on labeling the parts of the animal cell and knowing the animal cell’s function on Tuesday.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

While I’m currently out of school on my medical leave, I have been adding grades on PowerSchool when I’m able to do so.

8^th grade students need to be conducting their experiment for Science Fair.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, December 2nd

Science 7^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete the Scholastic Science World skills sheet: Sorting Plastics.

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Log onto ReadWorks and read over the article: Jake and Alice. Complete the assigned online questions.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 5 Workbook pages are due on Friday.

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the S.S. Google Classroom online questions from pgs. 15-19. Bring home your Constitution books.

Tuesday, December 3rd

In 7^th grade, the students are currently working on a project in school.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 5 Workbook pages are due on Friday.

Wednesday, December 4th

In 7^th grade, the students are currently working on a project in school.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 5 Workbook pages are due on Friday.

Thursday, December 5th

Science 8^th (Red and Black)

• For homework: Log onto ReadWorks and read over the article: The Amazon Rainforest. Complete the assigned online questions.

Social Studies

• For homework: Complete the Member of Congress Journal entry. Take home the Constitution study guide for next Tuesday’s Constitution quiz. Pages to study for the quiz can be found in the study guide. Begin reviewing information for next week’s quiz.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 5 Workbook pages are due on Friday.

Friday, December 6th

Social Studies

• For homework: Study for next Tuesday’s Constitution quiz. Pages to study for the quiz can be found on the study guide.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 5 Vocabulary test will be next week.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

An oldest child packet was sent home on November 14^th

Field trip forms for the Chicago Wolves game are due Thursday, November 21^st. The cost of the field trip is $18.00.

If you have not already done so, please sign and return your child’s report card envelope. Also, please sign up for a time to attend the parent teacher conference on Ms. Owens Charger Check In weekly email.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, November 18th

Vocabulary

• For homework: Study for tomorrow’s Unit 4 Vocabulary test.

Social Studies

• For homework: Students will take turns presenting their Make Their Own Amendment Project. Each member needs to have notes on an index card for their presentation. See guideline sheet.

Tuesday, November 19th

Science 8th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Complete parts 4 and 5 of the Characteristics of Life Packet. The Living Things Scrapbook is due Thursday.

Wednesday, November 20^th

Science 7th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: The Properties of Matter Quiz is Friday. Students will also receive the Chapter 1 Student Reading packet and questions - Due tomorrow.

Science 8th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Do pages 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Characteristics of Life Packet due Monday. The Living Things Scrapbook is due tomorrow. Students will need to be ready to present 2 of their favorite pages from their scrapbook. Presentations are Thursday and Friday.

Vocabulary

• For homework: Log onto the SadlierConnect website and answer the Unit 4 Passage Based Reading questions and Unit 4 Vocabulary in Context: Informational Text questions for Thursday. Both of these sets of online questions will be assigned on Wednesday.

Thursday, November 21st

Science 7th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: The Properties of Matter Quiz is tomorrow.

Science 8th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students will need to be ready to present 2 of their favorite pages from their scrapbook. Presentations continue tomorrow. Continue to work on Science Fair.

Friday, November 22nd

Science 8th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Continue to work on Science Fair.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

An oldest child packet was sent home on November 7^th. A field trip form for the Chicago Wolves game on Tuesday, December 17^th was one of the items sent home. The cost of the field trip is $18.00. The form is due Thursday, November 21^st. If you are able to chaperone the field trip you can indicate it on the form. Also, you can send me an email if you are able to chaperone.

This Thursday, November 14th, students can bring in $1.00 and dress down for Diabetes Awareness JDRF.

Report Cards go home on Thursday.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments will be updated during class.

Monday, November 11th

Science 7^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students are working on an Encouraging the Donation of Blood project in school. Each group needs to have 3 visual pictures on their white construction paper with symbols/pictures relating to donating blood. Additional work is explained on the guideline sheet/grade sheet. A presentation sheet will also be sent home. Students are working in groups in school and will be completing work in school. Each group member is responsible for taking notes and presenting on Thursday.

Science 8^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students this week will be working on Science Fair.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 4 Word Search assignment is due on Wednesday. The guideline and grade sheet was passed out on Friday.

Tuesday, November 12th

Science 8^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students this week will be working on Science Fair. Students will also be working on a cell project during the week.

Social Studies

• For homework: The students need to complete their Google Classroom questions. Bring home the Constitution book.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 4 Word Search assignment is due tomorrow. The guideline and grade sheet was passed out on Friday.

Wednesday, November 13^th

Science 7^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students have worked on an Encouraging the Donation of Blood project in school. Tomorrow, students will be presenting information in school. On Monday, students received a guideline/grade sheet as well as a presentation rubric. The project is due tomorrow and students need to complete any information on their notes for tomorrow.

Science 8^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students this week will be working on Science Fair. Students will also be working on a cell project during the week.

Social Studies

• For homework: Students will be working on a group project: Making Your Own Amendment in school. A guideline/grade sheet as well as presentation rubric will be sent home.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 4 workbook pages are due on Friday. The Unit 4 Vocabulary test will be next week.

Thursday, November 14th

Science 8^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Students this week will be working on Science Fair. Students will also be working on a cell project during the week.

Social Studies

• For homework: As students work on their project, each member needs to have notes on an index card for their presentation. See guideline sheet/grade sheet. Presentations begin next week. A presentation rubric was also sent home.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 4 workbook pages are due on Friday. The Unit 4 Vocabulary test will be next week.

Friday, November 15th

Science 8^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Continue to work on Science Fair.

Social Studies

• For homework: As students work on their project, each member needs to have notes on an index card for their presentation. See guideline, grade sheets. Finish any part of their written presentation. Presentations begin next week.

Vocabulary

• For homework: The Unit 4 Vocabulary test will be next week.

Hello seventh and eighth grade families,

Below is the scheduled information for this week.

An oldest child packet was sent home on Thursday, October 31st.

My homeroom students received a dress down day for winning the dress your homeroom rep. for Red Ribbon Week.

I will be talking to the 8th grade students about their science fair beginning on Thursday.

Have a nice upcoming week.

Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Bears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Notre Dame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If any schoolwork or information for projects or assessments needs to be added, I will announce it during class and update the homework portion of the weblog.

Monday, November 4th

Science 8^th Grade (Red and Black)

• For homework: Study for Wednesday’s quiz – Matter, Energy, & Organization, as well as the World of Biology information.

Social Studies

• For homework: Study for the Constitution quiz from pgs. 3-10 from their Constitution book.