September 7 - 10, 2010
Dear Parents,
St. Clare Student Leadership Council/Awards:
This week we rolled out our new programs, St. Clare of Assisi Student Leadership Council and Awards. Each eighth grader has a document that explains the philosophy and procedures. The embodiment of true leadership through service and respect, reverence, and responsibility is the mission of our program and our school. Please ask your son or daughter what the Three R's might look like in our daily life at St. Clare's. All 8th graders, the student leaders of SCA, are council members. Please look for further information about in-school and off-site activities that will promote service and leading by example.
Kinder-Buddies:
The 8th and Kinders met at the end of the school day last friday and became fast friends. We look forward to becoming friends with our Kinder buddies this school year through prayer, work, and play. Our next activity will include teaching the Kinders about the 3 R's, respect, reverence and responsibility, and sitting with one another during mass.
Back to School Night 30 minutes (6:00)
Please come 30 minutes before the 6:30 start time to more about the fundraising projects and needs already in place for the Santa Fe Trip in May. Other 8th grade specific information will also be given. This way, you will have time to visit the classrooms of your other children. More information to follow as we near Back to School Night on September 9th. School wide Back to School Night begins at 6:30 pm.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I am here for you! averratti@stclareparish.com.
Thanks,
Anne Verratti
Please read below for information specific to the different subjects:
8th Grade Weekly Assignments from Mrs. Verratti
September 7 - 10
Reading/L.A.:
1. Continue reading Hamlet. Each student has been given a packet that relates to the main events of Act III. Key, supporting quotations are to be found for each main event. 32 points
2. As you read, it is imperative to annotate the text. Make notes in the margins and be ready to show proof of your close reading and comments for points earned. 15 points
3. Web quest. 15 points
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Track #280282: Hamlet's Search for Truth |
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Annotated by: Doris Snyder |
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Enjoying "Hamlet"
http://www.pathguy.com/hamlet.htm
1. What three aspects of everyday life does "Hamlet" explore? 2. What three characteristics make Hamlet special? 3. The play has no traditional ideas of what? 4. Describe any two of the pictures shown in the summary. What might the picture be depicting? |
4. Progress through the Study Packet which will be graded at unit’s end.
5. Expect to write a written summary of Act III. - 20 points
Social Studies:
As we prepare to delve into the Civil War, we will take a closer look at slavery and The Underground Railroad.
1. Brainy Viewer’s Guide – to be completed during and post viewing of Whispers of Angels and Underground Railroad.
3. Reading the Text – Continue with your strong note-taking skills by reading and outlining pp. 470 - 478 in American Nation.
4. Create a student made quiz/answer key on your textual notes beginning on page 460.
Science (Week of Sept 7th): We have been busy designing our own games and learning how to make an accurate first entry in our science logs. Students used scientific method to collectively solve a problem. Next we will refocus our efforts on the details of scientific method (steps, vocab, definitions).
