Merry Christmas from 7th & 8th Grade

Merry Christmas from 7th 8th Grade!!

Homework: 12/19/14

Christmas Break Assignment for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade

Christmas Break Assignment for Language Arts:

6th, 7th, and 8th grade were given a review packet to work on over Christmas break.  The packet covers many of the lessons we covered the month before break, and introduces the students to some of the material we will be covering when we return from break.  These packets will be graded for a homework assignment grade; therefore, I encourage students to do their best on them.  

In addition, students are encouraged to read at least 20 mins. every day over Christmas break and complete their reading logs.  The reading logs will be collected upon returning to school.

I wish all of you a merry and blessed holiday season,

Mrs. Moussa

Homework 12/16/14

Homework: 12/15/14

Important-7th and 8th Graders Performing on Dec. 19th (Posadas)

Dear Parents and Students,

This is a reminder for the 7th and 8th graders' performance of "Joy to the World" on Posadas, which will be celebrated on this Friday, December 19th.  We are excited to celebrate the Christmas season with this joyous celebration, and all students and parents are encouraged to attend.  The students have decided to wear Christmas sweaters and jeans.   They are asked to be at school at 6:00 P.M. to prepare for their performance.

Here is a quick summary of Friday's event:

What: Posadas

• "Posadas are an important part of Mexican Christmas celebrations. The word posada means "inn" or "shelter" in Spanish, and this tradition re-enacts Mary and Joseph's search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. Posadas are held in Mexico on each of the nine nights leading up to Christmas, from December 16 to 24th."

When: This Friday, December 19th


Where: The students will meet in the classrooms, they will be performing in the church and the yard.

Why: To celebrate the Christmas season

Who: 7th and 8th Grade students

How: Students will be singing "Joy to the World" 

• Wearing Christmas sweaters and jeans

 Joy to the World

Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n and nature sing,
And heav’n, and heav’n, and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Homework: Friday 12/12/14

Homework: Thursday 12/11/14

Homework: 12/10/14

Homework: Tuesday 12/9/14

Checking Student Progress on Gradelink

Dear parents and students,

Please check www.gradelink.com regularly to monitor progress throughout the trimester.  As of now, several students are missing assignments and have not made an effort to make them up.  Any missed assignments/tests/quizzes are entered as "0" in Gradelink until they are made up.

Thank you,
Mrs. Moussa

Homework: 12/8/14

Homework: Friday 12/5/14

Homework: Wednesday 12/3/14

Homework: Tuesday 12/2/14

Important Update Concerning Gradelink/Grade book

Dear parents,

In an effort to help you stay informed about your student's academic progress.  I will be placing "0" in the place of any missed assignments/quizzes/tests until the work is made up by the student.  This will help parents and students track any missed work and their progress in language arts.

If you have any questions concerning this matter, please e-mail me: mmoussa@saintanneschool.com

Thank you,

Mrs. Moussa

Noun Books for 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Due 12/3/14

The following assignment is due tomorrow for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.  The students have been working on this assignment in class.  Here are the instructions/rubrics for the assignment:

6^th Grade Noun Book Rubric

Cover page – 5 pts.

·       Student created a cover page that included their title, and full name

Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of nouns

Compound Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a compound noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing compound nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of compound nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of compound nouns

Common and Proper Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a common and proper noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing common and proper nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of common and proper nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of common and proper nouns

7^th Grade Noun Book Rubric

Cover page – 5 pts.

·       Student created a cover page that included their title, and full name

Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of nouns

Collective Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a collective noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing collective nouns 

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of collective nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of collective nouns

Compound Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a compound noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing compound nouns 

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of compound nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of compound nouns

Common and Proper Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a common and proper noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing common and proper nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of common and proper nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of common and proper nouns

8^th Grade Noun Book Rubric

Cover page – 5 pts.

·       Student created a cover page that included their title, and full name

Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of nouns

Collective Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a collective noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing collective nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of collective nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of collective nouns

Compound Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a compound noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing compound nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of compound nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of compound nouns

Common and Proper Nouns – 5 pts.

·       Student correctly defined a common and proper noun

·       Student gave 2-4 sentences containing common and proper nouns

·       Student used a chart or listed examples of common and proper nouns

·       Student illustrated or used pictures of common and proper nouns