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“In all circumstances, give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

Important Dates & Information:

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Monday 11/20 — Social Studies Module 7 review/study session after school until 3:00 pm

Tuesday 11/21 — Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 8:00 am in IHM Chapel followed by Grades 3 & 4 Shoebox Parade 

Wednesday 11/22 – Monday 11/27 — School Closed; HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Tuesday 11/28 — School reopens; final day of Trimester 1

Tuesday 11/28 — Academic Bowl practice (Grade 8) 2:15-3:15 pm

Wednesday 11/29 — Choir Practice 2:15-3:00 pm

Friday 12/1 — Advent Prayer Service at 8:00 am in IHM Chapel

 

What We’re Learning This Week:

Grade 7 Science

• Lesson 3: Genetic Coding & Protein Synthesis
  • DNA replication
  • Protein synthesis
  • Role of RNA
  • Messenger RNA and Transfer RNA

 

Grade 8 Science

• Lesson 4: Producing Useful Materials
  • Synthetic materials vs. natural resources
  • Polymers
  • Impact of synthetic materials

 

Grade 8 Social Studies

• Module 7: Launching the Nation
  • Work on your outlines and review your notes on a daily basis
  • We will have a quiz at the end of each lesson
  • Module 7 Test will be on Tuesday 11/21

 

8A Schedule (2023-2024 School Year)

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
GYM 7:50-8:30	ART 7:50-8:30	MUSIC 7:50-8:30	SPANISH 7:50-8:30	MASS 7:50-9:10
Science 8:30-9:10	Science 8:30-9:10	Science 8:30-9:10	Science 8:30-9:10	WIN/Hawk Time 9:10-9:30
Religion 9:10-9:50	Religion 9:10-9:50	Religion 9:10-9:50	Religion 9:10-9:50	HEALTH 9:30-10:10
8-1: Math 8-2: ELA 9:50-10:40	8-1: Math 8-2: ELA 9:50-10:40	8-1: Math 8-2: ELA 9:50-10:40	8-1: Math 8-2: ELA 9:50-10:40	Religion/Science (alternating weeks) 10:10-10:50
8-1: ELA 8-2: Math 10:40-11:30	8-1: ELA 8-2: Math 10:40-11:30	8-1: ELA 8-2: Math 10:40-11:30	8-1: ELA 8-2: Math 10:40-11:30	8-1: ELA 8-2: Math 10:50-11:30
LUNCH 11:30-11:55	LUNCH 11:30-11:55	LUNCH 11:30-11:55	LUNCH 11:30-11:55	LUNCH 11:30-11:55
Literature 12:00-12:55	Literature 12:00-12:55	Literature 12:00-12:55	Literature 12:00-12:55	8-1: Math 8-2: ELA 12:00-12:40
Social Studies 12:55-1:50	Social Studies 12:55-1:50	Social Studies 12:55-1:50	Social Studies 12:55-1:50	Literature 12:40-1:15
				Social Studies 1:15-1:50

8A Specials Schedule:

Monday: Gym

Tuesday: Art

Wednesday: Music

Thursday: Spanish

Friday: Health