December 12th, 2016

8th Grade: In this third week of Advent let us continue to try and "walk in the way of Jesus" sharing the joy and excitement of His coming with the world around us!
Calendar:
Tuesday, December 13: 8:30 Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal at OLM for the school
Wednesday, December 14: Arrive at St. Patrick's Church with BAKED GOOD 7:50 am        
                                                for program practice;
                                               arrive in the evening for the preformance 5:45pm
Friday, December 16: Free Christmas Dress, 12:30 Dismissal

Reminders:  
                                   
? of the Day: 12/12:  Please share this with your parents                     
​                                  - it has been brought to my attention that some people are planning 
                                  on bringing baked goods from Costco, etc. for the Spirit of Christmas 
                                  Bake Sale Wednesday night.  Please let your parents know that we                                                   cannot sell those items, as we cannot ask people to pay prices for items
                                  they can purchase for less than half the price elsewhere.  This bake sale 
                                  is an opportunity to do some Christmas baking with your parent and 
                                  have special time together creating something unique and special that 
                                   brings joy to others, and raises money to help those who are cold,
                                   hungry,   and feeling unloved at this time of year.  
                                  Thank you and I look forward to seeing, and maybe tasting,
                                   your creativity!!
                         
                           Please review this and focus on the meaning of what it says.  
                                   You will be expected to know these facts about Advent.
​                            "Advent is a time of _penitence__ and __preparation___.  The focus on
                              Mary shows us how to _receive___ Christ into our hearts and _trust__ Him
                              completely.  The Advent wreath originated in _Germany__ in the
                              Middle Ages.  The ring shape symbolizes God's _eternal_  nature.  Its green 
                              color is a sign of __hope_ and __everlasting_ life.  Each of the _4_ candles on
                              the wreath represent the Sundays of Advent.  The pink candle represents
                              the 3rd Sunday, called _Gaudete_ Sunday. It represents our _hope_ and _joy_
                              for the coming of the __Messiah__.  The 3 __violet__ candles signify __penance__. 
                              Unlike Lent, they represent a sorrowful  longing for _Christ’s presence.
                              Advent is a time for each of us to __reflect__ on our relationship with_God_.    
                                      
                        
HOMEWORK
8 Religion: 12/12: Know Liturgical Year to fill out circle tomorrow, know 12 disciples
8 US History: 12/12: Complete Backcountry on Colonies Chart from Chapters 3&4
                          12/8: Reread Chapters 3&4 pages 102-103 and 119-125, then fill out 
                                    column 3 of the fact  chart                   
                          12/7: Reread Chapters 3&4 pages 100-102 and 114-118, then fill out 
                                    column 2 of the fact  chart
                          12/6: Reread Chapters 3 &4 pages 92-97 and 109-113, then fill out chart
                                    from class     
8 Physical Science: 
8 Algebra: Keeler:  
Mrs. Tyler's Assignments: Mrs. Tyler's BLOG
Mrs. Lorenzi's Assignment: Mrs. Lorenzi's BLOG
Mrs. Wennberg's Assignments: Mrs. Wennberg's BLOG

7 Life Science: 
7 World History: 12/12:Continue to work on memorizing all of the European Countries,
                                          especially the last 9 European Countries                      
                                12/6: Complete Ch. 3 Vocabulary worksheet and the 5 Pillars of Islam;
                                12/5: Know European Countries #17-24, 36, & 49 along with all the previous
                                           countries memorized (see below)
                                 11/30: Focus on memorizing the Countries of Europe - especially Monday
                                             and Tuesday nights and #'s 5-10, 12, 14-16 for tomorrow.
                                11/29: Focus on memorizing the Countries of Europe - especially
                                             last nights and  #13, 25-33 for tomorrow                      
                                 11/28: ​Focus on memorizing the Countries of Europe -
​                                             especially #1-4, 34, 38, 40-43 for tomorro