Eighth Grade
The Basics
- 2 packs of No. 2 pencils (optional mechanical pencils with Medium Lead)
- A separate eraser
- 2 packs of ballpoint pens (black or blue and a few red ink ones)
- 2 marbled composition notebooks (Language Arts, Science Fair)
- 4 (200 sheet) packs of loose-leaf, wide-spaced notebook paper (2pk for Homeroom)
- A 12 inch ruler with English and metric measurements
- A water bottle (to re-hydrate after PE, etc.)
- A sturdy, supportive backpack (preferably a rolling one)
- One combination lock
- 2 containers of hand sanitizer
- 2 boxes of Kleenex
- 1 container of Clorox wipes
- 2 rolls of paper towels
- 1 pack of glue sticks and 1 container of liquid glue
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 pack of scotch tape
- 1 pack Expo, Low Odor, Chisel Point, Dry Erase Markers with Eraser (4 Colors)
- 1 pack of multi-colored construction paper
- 1 pack of colored pencils
- 1 pack of water-based markers
- A protractor and compass package
- Three-ring binder - 2 to 3 inches thick, preferably with zipper cover and internal pockets
- binder dividers (plastic with tabs and pockets)
- a pencil case that fits in a binder
- 1 pack of standard weight sheet protectors (10-25 max)
- 2 packs of 3x5 index cards (1 pack for homeroom)
- 2-4 Highlighters
- A calculator (Casio fx-300MS or fx-300ES or similar for around $12-$18)
- A USB data storage drive (minimum 500Mg bytes)
_____________________________________________________________________________May 17-21
FIELD TRIP ON FRIDAY- BE HERE NO LATER THAN 7:15
You must be in uniform, but you can wear a hat or sunglasses.
Bring a SACK LUNCH. We will not be stopping at a restaurant.
Bring water!
You are responsible for all posessions.
Phones must be TURNED OFF. No calling or texting on trip.
Any movies must be rated "g"
Be ready to get your San Antonio on!!!!!!! Whoop Whoop!
SEE EXAM SCHEDULE FROM LAST WEEK!!
STILL NEED RETREAT CHAPERONES!
______________________________________________________________________________May 10-14
8th GRADE HOMEROOM:
PLEASE RETURN VOLUNTEER FORMS!!! If we do not have enough chaperones or food volunteers, we will be unable to have an over night retreat :( So far we have TWO female chaperones! (Must complete Ethics and Integrity Class to chaperon, but not to pick up food or price quotes!)
Graduation Decorations-fulfilled
Graduation Food- fulfilled
Female Cahperones- Need 2 more
Male Chaperones- Need 2
Retreat Food- Need volunteers (so far no volunteers)
Class Gift- Need volunteers (so far no volunteers)
Field Trip on May 21.
GRADUATION 5/27! Caps and gowns have gone home. Please do not misplace them! Hang them up to release wrinkles. Do not forget the tassel on Graduation Day!
8th Grade Exams:
5/17 Math and English
5/18 Religion and History
5/19 Science
5/20 Spanish
7th Grade Exams:
5/20 Spanish
5/24 Science and English
5/25 History and Math
5/26 Religion
6th Grade Exams:
5/20 Spanish
5/24 English and Science
5/25 Math and History
5/26 Religion
Family Picnic 5/28
No School 5/31
8th Grade Retreat 6/1-6/2
FRIDAY 5/14 is PIZZA PARTY DAY for all students with NO SILENT LUNCHES for the 4th Quarter! WAY TO GO!!
________________________________________________________________________________May 3-7
Field Trip Rescheduled: May 21! We are looking for a few parents to travel on board the bus as a chaperon! Let us know if you are interested!
Friday is Adoration
Friday is Cinco de Mayo Celebration! Bring $2 for lunch!
If you can, please bring in a pic of you and mom for a craft. If you cannot bring a pic, be prepared to draw one! Need this by THURSDAY!!!
Congrats to Mrs. Merhar our "Model of Mary" Award winner!! Woo Hoo!!
Picture $!
8H- Last week before Final Exam Review.... review your note cards EACH NIGHT this week!
FINISH NOTE CARDS for the Chapter! 8R- Projects Due WED! No late assignments!
Bring in a Pic of you and Mom!
7H- Civil War- Reading each night
CN and Summary due MON! 7R- Test NEXT WEEK!
Bring in pic of you and Mom!
6H- China! Check back for updates!
CN and Summary due MON! Photojournalism cards due MON! 6R- Bring in a pic of you and Mom!
__________________________________________________________________________________ April 26-30
Field Trip Postponed. We are looking at MAY 21. I will have more details as soon as I hear back from the missions.
Wednesday is Student of the Month
Thursday is Crowning of Mary Practice
A big congrats to the 7th Grade Class and Sabbrah for winning the Plastic Bag Contest! Woo Hoo! As a middle school we collected over 1,000 bags!
CROWNING OF MARY 5/3- FULL DRESS UNIFORM- BRING FLOWERS!
Cinco de Mayo Celebration 5/7
8H- TEST WED
President Quiz 5/3
8R- Catholic Relief Services Project Due 5/5... Each Group needs a FULL SIZE Poster Board
7H- Test Tuesday- Ch 13
7R- Faith Vocab Quiz and 5 Discources Quiz on Thursday
6H- Geog Quiz Wed
6R- Diamante Poems- Inner Diamond Due TUESDAY. Must show double color.
Outer Diamond Due Thursday
SELL WII TICKETS! Our Field Trip is supposed to be on 5/4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
___________________________________________________________________________________ April 19-23
Each year, Americans throw away billions of bags. 1,000,000,000,000 to be exact. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
THURSDAY is Earth Day! We will celebrate a little late... FRIDAY IS EARTH DAY CRAFT DAY!
Please bring in an empty jar, vegetable can, or small coffee can BY FRIDAY! We will make a beautiful art project!
8H- Worksheet set 1 Due WED
Worksheet set 2 Due THURS
TEST TUES 4/27
8R-
7H- Review and Letter Due THURS!
7R- Review on Thursday. Test MONDAY
6H- Start ASIA!
Read, CN, Summary, and label the map DUE THURSDAY!
6R-
_______________________________________April 12-16
GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS!
8th Grade Service Project!
Bring in your donations for the ASPCA!
DONATION DRIVE~ through Friday, April 16
What Should I Donate?
Please read the WISH LIST!
The following types of donations are encouraged:
Cash
Gift Cards to PetsMart, PetCo, Target and Sam's Club
KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement)
Canned Dog, Cat, Puppy and Kitten Food
Canned Tuna
Non-Clumping Cat Litter
Crates (all sizes, we are especially in need of small cat crates)
Karunda beds and supplies (http://kuranda.com/donate/)
Stainless Steel Bowls (non-spill)
Hard Rubber Activity Dog Toys
Rawhides
Cat Toys (all)
All Cat and Dog Treats (must be store bought)
Heating Pads
Human Baby Food - Meat Only Varieties (beef, lamb, chicken)
Dog Shampoo
Peanut Butter (creamy, sealed, and unexpired)
Paper Towels
Latex Gloves
Brooms & Dust Pans
Vehicles
Items that cannot be accepted:
Dry Food, Expired Medications, Pill Bottles, Newspaper, Shredded Paper, Plastic Litter Pans or Bowls, Shock, Prong, Flea or Choke Collars, Grooming Supplies, Used Computer Equipment Older than 2 years and/or Not in Good Working Condition, Homemade Dog and Cat Treats, Over the Counter Flea Treatments
BAKE SALE (proceeds benefiting the ASPCA)- Thursday, April 15
Thanks to Mrs. Akers and Ms. Kennedy for volunteering to take the supplies to the Austin Humane Society!
8H- Ch 12 Test Thursday
8R- ACRE Test- Wednesday and Thursday- Assessment of Catholic Faith. This test is taken by all diocesan 5th and 8th Graders. You cannot study. The test will be first period on WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY.
"Our Father" Books due Friday
"Our Father" Books due Friday
7H- Election of 1844 Project Due Friday
7R- Character Map: MARK due Thursday
6H- AFRICA TEST MONDAY 4/19
6R- Memoir Final Fraft Due Thursday
Faith Vocab Ch 20 Quiz- Friday
_______________________________________________________________________________________April 6-9
GO ORANGE FOR ANIMALS!
8th Grade Service Project begins TODAY! Bring in your donations for the ASPCA!
DONATION DRIVE 4/6-4/16
What Should I Donate?
Please read the WISH LIST!
The following types of donations are encouraged:
Cash
Gift Cards to PetsMart, PetCo, Target and Sam's Club
KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement)
Canned Dog, Cat, Puppy and Kitten Food
Canned Tuna
Non-Clumping Cat Litter
Crates (all sizes, we are especially in need of small cat crates)
Karunda beds and supplies (http://kuranda.com/donate/)
Stainless Steel Bowls (non-spill)
Hard Rubber Activity Dog Toys
Rawhides
Cat Toys (all)
All Cat and Dog Treats (must be store bought)
Heating Pads
Human Baby Food - Meat Only Varieties (beef, lamb, chicken)
Dog Shampoo
Peanut Butter (creamy, sealed, and unexpired)
Paper Towels
Latex Gloves
Brooms & Dust Pans
Vehicles
Items that cannot be accepted:<