October begins the month of the Rosary - let us ask our Mother Mary to guide our thoughts, words and actions this month as she once guided her son, Jesus!

8th Grade
Let us keep the McMillin family and the Rotonado family in our prayers as they mourn the loss of their son, husband, father, brother, friend, and ask God that they may feel His love and comfort as we offer ours.

Calendar:
Monday, September 30:  
Tuesday, October 1:  Last home games for Volleyball and Soccer - GO TEAMS! 
Wednesday, October 2: 
Thursday, October 3:
Friday, October 4: Bring St. Vincent Lunch, 11:00 Blessing of the Animals Mass - you can wear uniform shorts as mass is outside, 12:30 Dismissal 
Saturday, October 5: 6-9 Oktoberfest at Hunter Farms

 ? of the Day:  
10/3: Let us all spend a few  moments tonight praying for Kiersten, her stepdad, and her family.  Please have your parents sign the Cherish permission slip and return it by Friday.



9/30:  Are you planning on bring an animal for Friday mass?  Remember your pet must stay with your parent until mass is finished, then you may get it and bring it up to be blest.  Please let your parents know that we will be visiting Cherish next Tuesday, October 8, and will need drivers - a flyer will go home tomorrow.  Another way to get service hours!


8th Grade Homework
Religion:
10/2: p.38 Decision Point questions; in Faith Journal skip 4 pages then write the 20 mysteries of the Rosary leaving 3 lines between each mystery.   
9/30: Look up meaning of introspective and write it down.  When are you introspective? 

U.S. History:
10/1: Use text p.33 to OUTLINE IN MARKER the 8 Native American Cultures in North America.  Create a key and title it. [Use side by side borders as done on your U.S. map] *Students who had to leave the day early can complete this at 4th period.*
9/30: Use text p. 12 to put the climates on your Native American Groups map.  Then make a key on binder paper.

Physical Science: 
10/3:  put the 28 = 7 extra lab apparatus on notecards - draw the apparatus on the blank side then write its name and usage on the lined side - SPELLING COUNTS! 

Algebra:
10/1: p.43 combining fractions # 17 -28
9/30: Fractions worksheet - describe HOW you will simplify these equations - DO NOT solve them!

7th Grade Homework:
Life Science:
10/1-3: Lab - put the 28 lab and 7 extra apparatus on notecards - draw the apparatus on the blank side then write its name on the lined side - SPELLING COUNTS! 

World History:
10/3: Identify European countries.  Play the matching game with the 30 atlas landform terms.  Test next Thursday.