Let us continue to pray for the Blackburns this week. May Mr. Blackburn continue to a healthy recovery and may they both, and the doctor and nurses, feel the peace of God's presence during this time.

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  8th Graders:
May our attitudes reflect that we are followers of Jesus - as the song goes, "...and they will know we are Christians by our love..."  Have you hugged your Mom and Dad each morning and night and told them you love them? Are you friendly and engaged in class and at school?

Calendar
This week: Remember to buy tickets for lunch with Mercy - it supports the SPCA and all those dogs who are rescued!
Friday, September 7:  Bring St. Vincent lunches; 8:15 Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption, September 8th; 12:30 Dismissal

                      
8th Homework :
? of the Day:
9/6:  Did you actually read the 3 pages about daylight savings from yesterday and write down 3 facts - can you remember them?  Review the website info.  If you did not complete yesterdays assignment do so - remember what you're writing and then go pack a St. Vincent Lunch - write some kind words or a prayer - Thank you!

9/5: What is daylight savings time and why would it be a problem?  Read info on http://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/f.html especially pgs 2,4,5 these are at the bottom of various pages and make some notes for discussion tomorrow - list at least 3 facts.

9/4: Have you written the meanings for the Mysteries of the Rosary? There are many sites on line - this one seems to have very clear explanations: www.flameoflove.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rosary-meditation.pdf  - it may be of help for your religion assignment.     http://www.flameoflove.us/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rosary-meditations.pdf
​Religion:
9/6: St. Vincent Lunch for tomorrow with a prayer/positive words; Bible Search and connections due Monday
9/4: Write the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary chronologically under the 4 headings and explain the meaning of each. Remind your parents about the Safe Environment on line.
U.S. History: 
9/6: Cornell Note pgs. 4-9 : 5 themes of geography p.4-5, types of maps p.6, map features p.8-9 including details for all
9/4: Know the 5 themes of Geography and their focus

Physical Science: 
9/6: Prepare your career presentations
9/4: Lab apparatus  - test Sept. 4 and 5 as lab practical. Prepare your career presentations

​7th Homework:
7 Life Science:
9/4: Lab apparatus - test Sept. 4 and 5 as lab practical
 
7 World History:
9/6: Define the 10 terms in Ch 1 L 3,4 on folded binder paper as described in class - spelling counts!
9/5: Finish class Cornell Notes on technology - this concludes the section
9/4: Write 5 facts about the 3 types of Map Projections p. 16: name, shape, use, +, -  as explained in class, put a title at the top



7 Steps to the Scientific Method
  1.   Observe using your 5 senses.
 2.   Ask a question about what you have observed.
 3.   Form a Hypothesis, an educated guess, about the answer to the question.                               4.   Test the hypothesis with an experiment and collect data.          
 5.   Analyze the results, data, of the experiment. 
6.   Draw a conclusion comparing your results to your hypothesis.
7.    Publish your findings to share with the world