O Come O Come Emanuel and help us Transform our Hearts!

8th Grade: As we begin this season of Advent, let us thank God for giving us His precious Son, knowing that He would suffer greatly at our hands, yet loving us so passionately that He was willing to let this happen so we can live with Him FOREVER in ETERNAL JOY!

Calendar:
Monday - Friday, November 28-December 1: Penance Services
Friday, December 2: Bring St. Vincent Lunches
                                      12:30 Dismissal
Saturday, December 3: 3:00pm Christmas Parade Downtown - OLM Nativity Float
                                                                                                               - COME JOIN US!
Sunday, December 4: 2:30pm OLM Choir sings at the Courthouse - COME ENJOY and see our tree!

Reminders:  
                                   
? of the Day: 11/30: Please copy this in your Faith Journal 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_.    
                                       [Don't forget to complete any " ? of the Day" you have missed!]
                         11/29: Do you have a favorite Christmas Song connected to Jesus' birth or
                                      your faith?  If not, chose one of the traditional ones we sing at mass 
                                      during the Christmas season.  If you can't remember all the words
                                      look it up and then write the name of the song and its lyrics in
                                      your Faith Journal - we need it for tomorrow's activity.  Don't forget
                                      to review what you listed to praise God for last night - if you didn't
                                      accomplish that please complete it now!
                          11/28: Advent is the "season of expectation!" We focus on looking
                                     forward to the coming of Christ.  Therefore it's the perfect time
                                     to begin the practice of the prayer of praise.  In your Faith Journal, on
                                     a new page, please write the date and all writing in italics: 
                                        Praise is the first phase of spiritual growth.  I develop when
                                     I realize that I can know and appreciate God.  I realize this
                                     when I begin the habit of praise.  [When you awake in the morning
                                     are you excited about the new day, or are you without any feeling, 
                                     or maybe slightly depressed?]Each day as I go into the world I am an 
                                     ambassador for Jesus Christ.  I am taking an active part in bringing
                                     His love, forgiveness, and mercy to everyone I meet.  I will praise God
                                     for what He has done, is doing, and what He is about to do, through me!
                                     I will remember the good I did yesterday.  I will praise God for doing
​                                     it with me, in me, and through me. I will think about the good I did
                                     today, and praise God for it.  I will look throughout each day to see
                                     what I can praise God for.
                                      [Now list the things you need to praise God for.]
HOMEWORK
8 Religion: 11/29:  Complete your Liturgical Year - how about that change for Advent - is
                                   your plan working - if it didn't today does it need revision or just
                                   remembering - REFLECT!
                      11/28:  In your Faith Journal: List "Habits I want to change for Jesus' Coming."
                                   Then choose one habit to focus on this week and write how you
                                    can change it. Draw a large - margin to margin - circle on a new page.
                                   Please Remember the names of Jesus' 12 apostles.
8 US History: 11/30: Research  facts about China - think about areas you would
                                      like to investigate.  Write down the areas you are interested in.               
8 Physical Science: 11/30: Chapter 2 Review questions 15-29 due Thursday
8 Algebra: Keeler:  11/30: pgs.143-144 WE #2- 30 even
                                    11/29: p. 143 OE #2-36 even
                                    11/28: p.118 - 119 # 2-8 even
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: 11/30: Lab Students finish Prokaryotic Cell
7 World History: 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 tomorrow