May our Lord help us understand WHY He experienced His Crucifixion and Resurrection as we "walk with Him" this week.

8th Graders - During this week let us look at how well we accomplished our Lenten Promise/Sacrifice?  If it is one you really wanted to succeed with, look for ways to continue that effort after Lent is over.  Maybe part of you will be born new as Jesus experienced at Easter. 

​Calendar: ​
Holy Week: April 15-19
Tuesday, April 16:               Junior High retreat at St. Patrick's Hall - regular school hours in uniform
Holy Thursday, April 18: 8th Grade presents The Last Supper, The Agony in the Garden,  The Stations of the Cross with 1st Grade;  Constitution Test, Last Supper Mass at St. Patricks Church 7pm - 25 extra credit points
Good Friday, April 19: No School - Services at St. Patricks Church 12 noon - 25 extra credit points

Sunday, April 21 - May you and your families have a blessed, joy filled Easter 
Monday, April 22- Friday, April 26 - NO SCHOOL - God Bless YOU

8th Homework : for shared documents: patrice.keeler@olmlancers.com
? of the Day: 
4/15: Tomorrow's retreat involves other schools, so let us be welcoming hosts and hostesses!
4/8-12: Have you read the calendar above?  Please be aware of events these days as we prepare for Easter.  Parents - your student's SLE collage that we spoke about at the beginning of the year is due the Monday after Easter, April 29th.  The rubric for this activity is at the end of the BLOG.

​​Religion:
4/15-18: Faith Families 23-30 remember your D Street food items! D Street $3 are due for April!  Begin SLE collage assignment - due Monday April 29th!

US History:
4/15-18: STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! and prepare your Constitution binder in CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER - due after you take your test 

Physical Science:
4/15:  Diagram the 1st 20 elements as neutral atoms
Plan to review the 30 elements over break!

Algebra: 
4/15: p.157 # 6-32 even
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​7th Homework:
7 Life Science:
4/15: Study body systems for test on Wednesday

7 World History:
4/15: Reread pgs.131-139 then write the Legacies from the Islamic people and how they affect our world today.  Countries of Africa -  know these next 11 countries: Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cote D'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, in addition to the 15 you already know - Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Somalia 

8th Grade SLE Rubric: each subheading should be written out with an accompanying picture showing evidence of that expectation being met.  These need to be placed on a large enough board as to look attractive ( not crowded and messy) with the appropriate SLE colors, and displayed in a way that speaks about you!
SCHOOL WIDE LEARNING EXPECTATIONS: Students graduating from Our Lady of Mercy School should be: 
Active faith-filled people who: 1. know the basic teaching of the Catholic Church;
                                                         2. live the Gospel Message through service;
                                                         3. participate in the faith life of the Church by celebrating
                                                                       the liturgical seasons and Catholic traditions

1. Effective communicators who:
   1. read, write, and speak with understanding;
   2. listen attentively;
   3. respond respectfully.                                                                                                Responsible Citizens who:
      1. share their time, talents and treasures with their community;
      2. exercise personal responsibility and stewardship for the environment​Successful learners who:
         1. demonstrate a strong foundation in basic subjects;
         2. use current technology and research skills;
         3. practice effective problem solving;
         4. understand learning is a life-long process.

8th Constitution Notecards: 

Legislative Branch  Notecards: p.23
            Front                                                             Back
 1.  Legislative Branch                       * Main body:
                                                                * Meeting place
                                                                * Main duty:
                                                                * total # of members:
                                                                * Article Established:
 
2.  Senate                                            * # of members _____________ ; ______ from each state
                                                              * Qualifications:
                                                              * Term of Office: 
                                                              * Officers:
                                                              * Salary:

3. Senate Duties (4)                         *                          
                                                              *
                                                              *
                                                              *

4. House of Representatives        * # of members _____________ : % of  ___________________ of state
                                                             * Qualifications:
                                                              * Term of Office:
                                                              * Officers:
                                                              * Salary:
 
5. Representatives Duties (4)       *
                                                              *
                                                              *
                                                              *

Executive Branch Notecards: p. 34
            Front                                                             Back
 1.  Executive Branch                        * Main officers:
                                                                * Main duty:
                                                                * # and body of advisors: 15 member Cabinet
                                                                * Article Established:
 
2.  President                                      * Qualifications:
                                                              * Term of Office: 2, 4 year terms; reelected once
                                                              * Duties:
                                                              * Salary:
 
3. Vice President                               * Qualifications:
                                                              * Term of Office:
                                                              * Duties:
                                                              * Salary:
 
4. Cabinet                                           * # of advisors:
                                                              * Salary of Advisors:
                                                              * Name of each department

Judicial Branch Notecards: p.37 
            Front                                                             Back
 1.  Judicial Branch                        * Main courts (3):
                                                           * Main duty:
                                                           * Terms of office for all:
                                                           * Article Established:
 
2.  Supreme Court                           * # of courts: 
                                                             * # of judges: 9: 1:____________________ 8: ____________________
                                                             * Duties:
                                                             * Salaries:
                                                             * Meeting Place:
 
3. Court of Appeals                         * # of courts: 
                                                              * # of judges:
                                                              * Duties:
                                                              * Meeting Place:
 
4. District Courts                              * # of courts:
                                                              * # of judges:
                                                              * Duties:
                                                              * Meeting Place:
8th Grade Constitution test facts: the articles, amendments, and preamble; legislative, executive, and judicial branches and all their responsibilities and requirements.  The system of checks and balances, how laws are made, the electoral college, the national budget and details about the flag. These facts are on pages 3-44 in their Constitution book.  Each day we add in more information.  Please have them continue to review that which they have memorized and add in the new facts.  
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