Lent: a time to _L_eave _E_verything _N_egative _T_oward _a person's name, God, Jesus_.

8th Graders - How are you doing with your Lenten Promise/Sacrifice?  If it is one you really want to succeed, with look for ways that Jesus acted when faced with your situations. He will help you, especially if you ask for help!

​Calendar: 

Monday, April 8: 
Tuesday, April 9: Stations of the Cross at Mission Gardens - 1:30 leave school
Wednesday, April 10: Stations of the Cross at Park Merced - 10:45 leave school; NO HOMEWORK HELP - teacher's have a faculty meeting
Thursday, April 11: Make D Street Meal
Friday, April 12: Stations of the Cross at Hampshire and Pacifica - 9:40 leave school 
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Holy Week: April 15-19
Tuesday, April 16:               Junior High retreat at St. Patrick's Hall - arrive 7:30 - 7:50
Holy Thursday, April 18: 8:15 8th Grade presents The Last Supper, The Agony in the Garden,  The Stations of the Cross;  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


8th Homework : for shared documents: [email protected]
? of the Day:  4/11: 8th graders have you given today's flyers to your parents?  Thank you. The SLE Rubric is at the bottom of the BLOG - I've moved it above the Constitution Notecards which I pray you are all using. 
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.  Tomorrow your child will bring home a rubric for this activity.

​​Religion:
4/8-12: Faith Families 18-22 remember your D Street food items! D Street $3 are due for April! Tonight, 4/9, go to the wau.org website and read today's meditation.  Then write the ways it says that our actions are like "snakes" and how they can affect us and other people.  Also write what actions are like Pilate, the soldiers, the mob, the would-be followers, the faithful friends.  According to this, why should we not feel overwhelmed and discouraged. Make this THOUGHTFUL with COMPLETE sentences. Begin SLE collage assignment - due Monday April 29th!

US History:
4/9: complete Constitution p.49-51 AFTER you have read the directions!
4/8-12: Test Prep Activities: Monday: copy outline p.45-46 in a quiet place and focus on facts as you write them!  Tuesday: Answer questions p.47.   Wednesday: Answer questions p.48.
STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

Physical Science: 

Algebra: 
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​7th Homework:
7 Life Science:
4/11: Study body systems that we corrected

7 World History:
4/11: 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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