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February 29, 2016

6th Grade Reading:"First Lady of Flight" Complete workbook pages 109-111. 7th Grade Reading: "Eleanor Roosevelt" Study for the quiz. It will be on vocab and the story. Complete page 99 1-5 (Vocabulary and Spelling). Find 5 interesting facts that happened between 1884-1962. You will making a timeline. Be creative. 6th Grade Science: "Moon Phases and  Eclipses" No Homework Today! Enjoy today, it will not happen  again until 2020.  It is a LEAP YEAR! February 29, 2016! 7th Grade Science: "The Rock Cycle" Complete pages 155-158. You do not have to do # 6 on page 157. What landmark did you research? 8th Grade Science: "Punnett Squares and Pedigrees" Complete pages 141-142.  Quiz on Punnett Squares. Understand the process on how to solve a Punnett Square. I will see you tomorrow. Mrs. Bargamian

Feb 26, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: "First in Flight" Complete vocabulary (page 142-vocab and part of speech only). 7th Grade Reading:"Eleanor Roosevelt" Complete questions 2, 4, and 7 on page 98. Put time and thought into these answers.  6th Grade Science: Complete Bogglers. Did you finish the vocabulary from Thursday? 7th Grade Science:"The Rock Cycle"  Complete vocab words on page 155. Also, pick a famous landmark and state what type of rock it is made from? This is due on Tuesday. You can  make a slide show. 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Complete up to page 140 in the workbook. I will see you Monday . Mrs. Bargamian

February 25, 2016

6th Grade Reading: "First in Flight" Define and state the part of speech on page 142. This is due on Monday. We will present "Power of One Projects" tomorrow. 7th Grade Reading: "Eleanor Roosevelt" Complete worksheet on chronological order events. Be specific. 6th Grade Science: Complete Boggler. We will be starting "Moon, Phases and Eclipses." Define an umbra (using  a word triangle). 7th Grade: "The Rock Cycle" Define vocab words on page 155.  Pick 8 words.This is due on Monday. 8th Grade Science: " Genetics and Probability" Complete worksheet. Have a good evening! Mrs. Bargamian Patrol February 29th-March 4th Team 2 Nate, Nicolette, Alex, Kaleigh, and Jake

February 24,

6th Grade Reading: "THE POWER OF ONE" Complete project. 7th Grade Reading: Finish reading "Eleanor Roosevelt." Complete question #1 on page 98 (entire question). 6th Grade Science: "Moon Phases and Eclipses" Complete word triangle (R25) for satellite ad eclipse. 7th Grade Science: "Rock Cycle"  (page 155) View virtual lesson on "Think Central."(Optional.) 8th Grade Science: "Punnett Square and Pedigrees" View virtual lesson-#5. There could be a quiz on the lesson. Mrs. Bargamian

February 23, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: Complete " The Power of One " project. Write 1 paragraph or more on the person. Please write 1 paragraph or more on what makes them a positive influence on you.  Include a picture.  We will work on this in class tomorrow. Be creative and original. 7th Grade Reading: Read the story "Eleanor Roosevelt." Complete the vocabulary. 6th Grade Science: Complete the Venn diagram. What country did you pick? When does the sunrise and sunset in your country? State facts about your country. Do the same for Niles, Illinois.  Study for the quiz. 7th Grade Science: Complete presentation on your vocab word. Study for the quiz. 8th Grade Science: Please hand in (on one piece of paper) #10 ( State advantages and disadvantages if you could change your DNA .) #17 (State genotypes of universal blood donor and universal blood  recipient.) Explain "The Human Genome Project." Have a good night. Mr

February 22, 2016

6th Grade Reading: Start your "Power of One" project. You must describe the person and state why this person is such a positive influence on you. Please print a picture out of this person. This is due on Thursday. It must be 2 paragraphs or more. You will have time to work on this in class. It is worth 20 points. 7th Grade Reading: State 5 facts on Eleanor Roosevelt in your notebook. 6th  Grade Science:"Seasons" Please complete pages 148-149. The quiz in on Wednesday. 7th Grade Science: " Plate Tectonics" Finish page 213 . 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Complete #17 on page 131. Are you an Blood  Universal Donor? See you tomorrow! Mrs. Bargamian

February 19, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: Design an award for G. F. Duckwitz. Include information that you learned about him on a certificate or an award. Be creative. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" Complete 2 short answer questions. You may use your book. Be creative. Please put time and effort into your answers. 6th Grade Science: "Tilt-a-Whirl" Complete pages 144-147. 7th Grade Science: "Plate Tectonics" Complete page 212. 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Study for the quiz. Mrs. Bargamian

February 18, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: Study for the test. Please, bring your vocabulary  list to the test. 7th Grade Reading: Study for the event test . Please bring the story map to the test. 6th Grade Science:   "Spinning in Circles" Complete pages 142-143. 7th Grade Science: "Hot Plate" Complete pages 210-211. 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Please study for the quiz. Study the vocabulary  and anything we talked about in class. Team 1  Feb. 22-26 Priscilla Joey Matt Shannon Ana Julian

February 16, 2016

6th Grade Reading: Write 5 sentences or more on the German who helped the Danish Jews.  Define, write a sentence, and state the part of speech for 5 words in section 5 vocabulary. Friday is the test on the story. Please bring the vocabulary sheet to the test. Please read everyday so you can READ TO SUCCEED! The form is due by March 1st. 7th Grade Reading: Complete story map. The test is Friday. Please know sequence of events. 6th Grade Science: "Earth's Days, Year, and Seasons" Complete pages 140-141. 7th Grade Science: "Boundaries" Complete pages 208-209. 8th Grade Science: "Dominance" Complete page 132. Draw a person with dominant traits. Please label the drawing with the correct genes. (BB-Brown  Hair and Bb-Brown eyes, Dd- Dimples ,   Rr-Round Head , Ff- Freckles ) What is HOMOZYGOUS? What is HETEROZYGOUS? Be creative! Mrs. Bargamian

February 17, 2016

6th Grade Reading: How were the summaries? Complete quiz time. Pick any 4 (1-9). Also, complete #10. Please write a detailed paragraph on Kim Malthe-Bruun. What did he do? Is he famous? Was he brave? Is he alive? The test is on Friday. 7th Grade Reading: Read chapter 19. Complete the worksheet. Write a 10 word summary on chapter 18 and 19. 6th Grade Science: "Earth's Days, Years, and Seasons" View the virtual lesson "Earth's Days. Years, and Seasons."  7th Grade Science: "A Giant Jigsaw" Complete pages 206-207. Design a magazine ad fo r the theory of plate tectonics.  Be creative! 8th Grade Science: Complete the worksheet on nature or  nurture. Have a good day. Mrs. Bargamian

February 11, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: Read chapter 17 and  the afterward. For each chapter, please write a 10 word summary for each. It must be 10 words EXACTLY! Be creative! 7th Grade Reading: Read chapter 18. Illustrate and explain the main event in chapter 18 chapter. Take your time and include  details.  6th Grade Science:  "Earth's Days, Years and Seasons" Define any  5 vocab words on page 245 using the word triangle (R25). What season is this picture taken in?  7th Grade Science: "Plate Tectonics" Define   the 6 remaining  words  on page 201 using a word triangle. Did you finish your picture of Pangaea? 8th Grade Science:  "Heredity" Illustrate and explain  the 6 remaining  words on page 123. Patrol  Team 8  Ryan N., Jon F., Delilah,Alexis G., Andre, and Jocelyn I will see you Tuesday. Enjoy your long weekend. Mrs. Bargamian

February 10, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: "Number the Stars" Read chapter 16. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" Complete worksheet on chapter 17. 6th Grade Science: "Extreme Weather" Please have 7 or more slides on extreme weather. Did you explain each one? 7th Grade Science: "Plate Tectonics" Complete project on Pangaea. What did the world look like 3 million years ago? 8th Grade Science:"Heredity" Define allele. Complete up to page 130 in your workbook. At this time, you do not have to do  #10 on page 127.  Mrs. Bargamian Dress Down Day You may wear pink, purple  or red  tomorrow (remember your dollar). All proceeds will benefit the graduating Class of 2016. 8th Graders Please remember to order graduation  pictures by February 26th. Retakes are on the 26th. Please turn in the white retake slip by February 16th, if you wish to get a retake.  Mrs. Bargamian

February 9, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: Please define, write a sentence and state the part of speech for 6 words in section 4. Please omit stricken, sprawling, visible and saliva. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" Complete word search on vocab words. 6th Grade Science: "Extreme Weather" Did you find interesting facts on extreme weather? How many slides did you group design? 7th Grade Science: "Plate Tectonics" Complete pages 201-205. 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Read and complete pages 122-125. Do they share similar traits? Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. Return the white envelope with a small donation in it. Mrs. Bargamian

February 8th, 2016

6th Grade Reading:-"Number the Stars" Complete worksheet on chapters 13-15. Please pick any  4  questions and also complete #10. You will complete a total of 5 questions from the worksheet. 7th Grade Reading:  Define 10 vocab words. Also, state the part of speech and write a sentence for each. Please relate it to the story. 6th Grade Science: "Super Science" Research 5 extreme facts about weather and explain them. Write them in your notebook. 7th Grade Science: "Plate Tectonics" Did you complete the virtual lesson on plate tectonics? 8th Grade Science: "Heredity"  Go on THINK CENTRAL. View the virtual lesson. Tomorrow is FAT TUESDAY! Lent  starts on Wednesday. Please return the  white envelopes with a small donation. Your donation will be used for a project that will help others. Have a good day! Janice

February 5, 20166

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6th Grade Reading: "Number the Stars" Complete "What would you do?" Interview family members or friends to complete this assignment. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" Complete chapter 15 worksheet. Also read chapter 16. 6th Grade Science: "Super Science" Complete "The Back Page" of Super Science. 7th Grade Science: Did you complete the online lesson on Plate Tectonics? (Unite 4 lesson 2) 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Is being happy inherited or an acquired trait? Have a great weekend! Mrs. Bargamian Monday is the Spelling Bee at 1:30. UPDATE Team 7 will be on Patrol  next week. Feb. 8th-11th Simon Haley Isabel Jonathan Nicole Ryan

February 4th, 2016

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6th Grade Reading: "Number the Stars" Complete Wednesdays homework. Draw and explain 4 vocabulary words for section 3. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" No homework! Enjoy! 6th Grade Science: How was the quiz? 7th Grade Science: No Homework! 8th Grade Science: Can you explain the difference between inherited or acquired traits? Mrs. Bargamian Happy student appreciation day!

February 3, 2016

6th Grade Reading: "Number the Stars" Draw and define 4 words from section 3 vocabulary. 7th Grade Reading:"The Cay" Complete wanted sign and draw the mental image sign. 6th Grade Science: " Super Gas Giants" Complete lesson 5. Open book quiz tomorrow. 7th Grade Science: Plate Tectonics" Define ( a word triangle) on Pangaea. 8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Can you define the words dominant and recessive? Tomorrow is twin day! Tomorrow is twin day! Mrs. Bargamian Do not forget about the mandatory meeting for all 8th grade parents. (7:30-PMC)

HAPPY GROUND HOGS DAY!!!!! -February 2, 2016

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PLEASE WEAR RED , WHITE OR BLUE ON WEDNESDAY! 6th Grade Reading: "The Miracle Rescue" Discuss and research the article. State 1 new fact you learned about this topic. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" Complete chapter 14 worksheet. Also read chapter 14. 6th Grade Science: "The Gas Giants Planets" Complete up to page 111. 7th Grade Science: Continue homework from Monday. 8th Grade Science: Continue homework from Monday. Did  the  ground hog see his shadow? Mrs. Bargamian 8th Grade Parent Meeting Wed.-Feb. 3rd in the PMC! 7:30 p. m.  This is a mandatory meeting! CLASS OF 2016

February 1, 2016

                        National Catholic School Week S T U D E N T S DRESS IN RAINBOW COLORS ON TUESDAY. 8th Graders dress in pink ! Please wear jeans or sweat pants with your pink shirts. 6th Grade Reading: "Number  the Stars" Worksheet 9-12. You may pick any 4 questions. 7th Grade Reading: "The Cay" Complete worksheet on chapter 13. 6th Grade Science: "Gas Giant Planets" Complete up to page 110 in the workbook.You do not have to do page 105-#7 .  Write more facts on your study guide ( 4 planets). 7th Grade Science: "Plate Tectonics" Define Plate tectonics. Draw  a word triangle on page R25 to define plate tectonics.  8th Grade Science: "Heredity" Define any 3 words (draw a -word triangle R-25) from page 123-Heredity. 8th GRADERS WEAR PINK TOMORROW! MRS. BARGAMIAN