Class 8A
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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:
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