Mrs. Keeler's Blog

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Let us always remember to HONOR and RESPECT those who SACRIFICED a portion of their life for each of us to be able to live in FREEDOM!

8th Graders and Parents:

Calendar of Weekly Events

Student REMINDERS:
* Wed. 11/11 Veterans Day Parade: we leave OLM at 11:40 to view the Opening Ceremonies at 12:00 and the Parade at 1:00 from Bob Hart's Square - be sure to bring your own COLD LUNCH + DRINK for picnicing before the Parade. NO FREE DRESS
*Please bring your Thanksgiving DONATION for Francisco and Juliet - THANK YOU to those who have already done so!
*BRING SHOE BOX ITEMS FOR SOMEONE YOUR AGE

? of the Day: How many branches of the military are there in the United States of America? Which one(s) are the oldest?

8th GRADE HOMEWORK
Religion:
U.S. History: Review Chapters 3&4
Science: Lab Students: Read and Bullet note Ch. 3 Sec 2 , highlight terms and definitions
Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler: p. 643 #2-46 even
Tyler: p.148-149 #2-56 even
English:: Vocab Unit 7: CTS, Write the Act of Contrition for Handwriting Grade

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History:
Religion Chart: Complete the "guidelines for living" for each religion.

Science: Study Prokaryotic Cell and Eukaryotic Animal Cell Parts

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Let us think of one way we can CONTRIBUTE this week that helps bring God's kingdom to the world!

8th Graders and Parents:

Calendar of Weekly Events



Student REMINDERS:
*St. Vincent lunches are provided by 8th grade on Friday!
*WE STILL NEED 100% PARTICIPATION!! Francisco and Juliet need food and education - please help them - something that would be a "blessed" action this week. THANK YOU to those who have already donated!

8th GRADE HOMEWORK
Religion:

U.S. History: Read Ch.4 Sec 3, add to the Chart
? of the Day: Have you packed your St. Vincent Lunch yet? If not - please do so, if it's packed THANK YOU!

Science:
Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler:
Tyler:

English:: Vocab cards Unit 7 due Monday
Computer:

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History:
Science: Read Ch 4, Sec3 Write new terms on binder paper

"Our future's so bright we just gotta wear shades!" GSSA Shades

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Let us try to do something blessed in this Red Ribbon Week that would help us live a healthy life in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ.

Calendar of Weekly Events

Parent REMINDERS:
* Please send you $2.50 donation for the 8th Grade Halloween Basket
*WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK THE 8th GRADE CARNIVAL BOOTH: THE KITCHEN : IT"S REALLY FUN AND YOU GET TO SEE ALL THE GREAT COSTUMES PLEASE CALL SUSAN SPAULDING 777-8548!

Student REMINDERS:
*I'm looking forward to seeing all your COSTUMES tomorrow!
*WE STILL NEED 100% PARTICIPATION!! Francisco and Juliet need food and education - please help them - something that would be a "blessed" action this week. THANK YOU to those who have already donated!

8th GRADE HOMEWORK
Religion:
Pray the Rosary - Keep memorizing Rosary

U.S. History:
? of the Day: From where did Halloween originate?
* Read Ch.4, Sec 1 use the chart on page 108 to organize the facts from Ch.3, Sec3 and Ch.4, Sec1

Science:

Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler:
Tyler: 2 Worksheets; Test on Monday!

English: p.186 #1-18 all

Computer:

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History:
Science: Fill out today's food chart with the help of your Pyramid packet.
"Our future's so bright we just gotta wear shades!" GSSA Shades

Thursday, October 22, 2009

We are SAVED when we put God and Jesus first in our lives, trying to live by their words, examples and commandments!

Calendar of Weekly Events

REMINDERS: THANK YOU to those who have donated - please save your dollars for next month - the rest need to participate/serve as Jesus asks us! *We are very short on our DONATIONS for Francisco and Juliet - please be accountable

8th GRADE HOMEWORK

Religion:
Pray the Rosary - Keep memorizing Rosary

U.S. History:
? of the Day? Did you study for your science test yet? If the answer is YES - enjoy the rest of your evening! If the answer is NO then GET BUSY STUDYING!!

Science: Study for TEST Thursday

Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler:p.642-643 #100-128 even
Tyler: p.122 #2-20 even
English: "The Terrible Things" worksheet questions

Computer:

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History: Read Religion - be able to TELL me in whom the different world religions believe.

Science:
"Our future's so bright we just gotta wear shades!" GSSA Shades

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Jesus RANSOMED His life for us; let us show Him our gratitude in the way we live our lives following Him.

Welcome to another Wonderful Week: the first of your 2nd Quarter

Calendar of Weekly Events

REMINDERS:
*DONATIONS for Francisco and Juliet due

8th GRADE HOMEWORK

Religion:
Pray the Rosary - Keep memorizing Rosary

U.S. History:
? of the Day: How many countries had sent explorers to the "New World," specifically North America, by the early 1600's?"
Study for History Test Thursday

Science:

Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler:p.642 #62-92 not #63 or #91
Tyler: p. 105 #16-20 even, p.109-110 2-60 even

English:

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History: Write the differences and similarities between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox. Study for Test tomorrow.

Science: bring food label by Thursday, tomorrow.

"Our future's so bright we just gotta wear shades!" GSSA Shades!

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

We can accomplish that which is considered IMPOSSIBLE when we ask for help from above; all is POSSIBLE when it gives Glory to Him.

Calendar of Weekly Events

THURSDAY OCT 8th: Picture Retakes
FRIDAY OCT 9th - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE

REMINDERS:
Next Tuesday Oct 13th (last chance) 6:00pm in the Auditorium SAFE ENVIRONMENT MEETING for parents who want to accompany their 8th grader or any other children on field trips, work in the classroom, etc.
DONATIONS for Francisco and Juliet due

8th GRADE HOMEWORK

Religion:
Pray the Rosary - Know the 4 Mysteries and their 5 parts each

U.S. History:
Terms Chapter 2, Sections 1,2,3&4 Study Columbian Exchange

Science:
Tues. Lab students:Read pg.47-51 List:Chemical Properties,4 Signs of Chemical Change

Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler: p.72 WE#2-40 evens
Tyler:
p.97-98 even, return signed test

English: Practice Lines! p.34-35 #1-28 all

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History: Study outlines, chart, terms of chapter 2:

Science:
Play term matching game and know for Quiz tomorrow - bring notecards with corrected definitions; , Wed. Lab group - Food Web due tomorrow
Chapter 2 Test on Monday Oct 12th
"Our future's so bright we just gotta wear shades!" GSSA Shades!

Thursday, October 01, 2009

We feel good about that which is good; therefore, like Jesus, that which we feel INDIGNANT about - let us strive to CHANGE!

Calendar of Weekly Events

Friday, Oct. 2nd:
*Bring ST. VINCENT LUNCHES;
* 11:00 All School Mass - Blessing of the Animals
*12:30 Dismissal

REMINDER: NEXT FRIDAY OCT 9TH - NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE

8th GRADE HOMEWORK
FRANCISCO & JULIET letters due by Friday
Religion:
U.S. History:
Science:
Algebra: GO ON LINE AND PLAY YOUR FIRST IN MATH!
Keeler: pg.61 #2-42evens
Tyler:
p.89-90 evens
English:

7th GRADE HOMEWORK
World History: Read and Outline Ch 2, Sec 3
Science:
Due Monday:
* 15 organisms from same ecosystem to create an ecosystem food web - be sure to include producers, comsumers - all 3 types, and decomposers
* 2 completed food chart handouts for Saturday and Sunday

"Our future's so bright we just gotta wear shades!" GSSA Shades!