Monday, September 30, 2019

7th Grade Religion:
  • If you forgot to complete and turn in pgs 55 & 56 REVIEWING UNIT 4, please be sure to complete it and turn it in tomorrow 10/1. 
  • We are beginning Unit 5 - GOD'S GIFT OF COMMUNITY.  Please complete the Family Time pgs 57 & 58 at home.
6th Grade Science:   The Leaf Project is due October 17th

Dr. Valenti was introduced to exciting STEM challenge program through WeatherBug's Weather Wizard program.   This program is partnered with NOAA to Improve the Nation’s Safety and Readiness Against Extreme Weather and we were hoping that St. Joe's would participate to have a chance to win a brand new weather station. It would be great way to introduce weather systems to the students.  The challenge is open to students in 1st through 6th grade.  To enroll follow the below instructions:
    1. visit www.weatherbug.com;
    2. From www.weatherbug.com, the student clicks on the "Education" link from the homepage;
    3. From the Education page, the student launches the WeatherBug Weather Wizards quiz and clicks "Play";
    4. The student enters only the county the school is located, the name of the school they attend and their teacher's name when prompted;
    5. The student completes the quiz
  1. ENTRY GUIDELINES AND RESTRICTIONS: Each entry:
    • Must follow the instructions and comply with these Official Rules;
    • Must not include personally identifiable information, including but not limited to any individual's name or phone number;
    • Each student is limited to one entry on behalf of their school 
Dr. Paula Valenti
Principal
St. Joseph School 
Oradell, NJ
Office: (201) 261-2473 (x42)


7th Grade Science:   The Cell Project is due October 16th.
  • Define Vocab pg 47 in notebook, read pgs 47-51, complete pg 51 #1-6 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2
8th Grade Science:  ALL chapter 1 tests are to be returned signed.

  • Define Vocab pg 50 in notebook, read pgs 50-54, complete pg 54 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2

Friday, September 27, 2019

It's Friday!! Have a wonderful weekend.

7th Grade Religion: Complete REVIEWING UNIT 4, pgs 55 & 56 for Monday 9/30

6th Grade Science:  LEAF PROJECT was assigned today.  The Leaf Project is due October 17th

7th Grade Science:  CELL PROJECT was assigned today.  The Cell Project is due October 16th.

  • Define Vocab pg 47 in notebook, read pgs 47-51, complete pg 51 #1-6 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2
8th Grade Science:  ALL chapter 1 tests are to be returned signed.

  • Define Vocab pg 50 in notebook, read pgs 50-54, complete pg 54 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/2

Thursday, September 26, 2019

Tonight is back to school night!!!


6th Grade Science:

  •  Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27
  • Lesson 1 test returned Wednesday 9/25, it is due back Thursday 9/26 signed.
  • Classroom Management Plan is to be signed


7th Grade Science:  CHAPTER 1 TEST WILL BE THURSDAY 9/26
  • Define vocab pg 38 in notebook, read pgs 38-45, Complete pg 45 #1-5 on  separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.
8th Grade Science:
  •  Define vocab pg 42 in notebook, read pgs 42-49, complete pg #49 1-4 on separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.
  • Chapter 1 test due back signed by Friday 9/27

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  God's Gift of Love!  Complete the Family Pages 45 & 46 with family at home.

6th Grade Science:

  •  Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27
  • Lesson 1 test returned today, it is due back tomorrow signed.
  • Classroom Management Plan due tomorrow signed


7th Grade Science:  CHAPTER 1 TEST WILL BE THURSDAY 9/26

  • Define vocab pg 38 in notebook, read pgs 38-45, Complete pg 45 #1-5 on  separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.
8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 42 in notebook, read pgs 42-49, complete pg #49 1-4 on separate sheet of paper To Be Collected.  ALL due Friday 9/27.


Tuesday, September 24, 2019

7th Grade Religion:  Complete Review Unit #3 pg 43 & 44 due Wednesday 9/25

6th Grade Science: 

  • Complete HOW CAN YOU CLASSIFY LEAVES? handout from class for homework, due Wed. 9/25.

  • Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27

  • 7th Grade Science:  STUDY for chapter 1 test tomorrow

    8th Grade Science:  STUDY for chapter 1 test tomorrow

    Monday, September 23, 2019


    6th Grade Science:  We are beginning a lesson on PLANTS!
    • Define vocabulary words on pg A20 in your notebook.  Read pgs A20-A31. Complete Think and Write on pg A31 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Friday Sept. 27
    7th Grade Science:  Study for test, be sure all worksheets are completed.  Try some of the chapter review questions at end of chapter.
    8th Grade Science:  Study for test.  Complete end of chapter review questions assigned.  Complete noteworking worksheet.

    Friday, September 20, 2019

    It's Friday!!  Have a wonderful weekend.

    7th Grade Religion:  In Family Life we are working on GOD'S GIFT OF LIFE.   Complete the Famly pages 33 & 34.

    6th Grade Science:  Study for your test on Monday 9/23.  Reminder you will have SCIENCE second period and MATH eighth period.

    7th Grade Science:

    •  Study for Chapter 1 Test on Wed. 9/25.
    • Notetaking Worksheet due on Tuesday 9/24.
    8th Grade Science: 

    • Study for Chapter 1 Test on Wed. 9/25
    • Complete Chapter Review in notebook, due Tuesday 9/24.  Pg 36 #'s 11-19, Pg 37 #'s 20, 22, 23, 25.  Pg 38 #'s  1-9.

    Thursday, September 19, 2019

    7th Grade REligion:  Complete REVIEWING UNIT 2, pg 31 & 32 for Friday 9/20.

    6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1, Lesson 1 Test on Monday 9/23.  Work on handout Review Questions for Chapter 1, Lesson 1 for class tomorrow 9/20.

    7th Grade Science:
    •  Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, September 25th.   Study Guide handout which is a review for test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab. pg 22 in notebook, read pgs 22-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
    8th Grade Science:
    • Chapter 1 test will be Wednesday, September 25th.  Note Taking worksheet, which is a review for the test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab pg 27 in notebook, read pgs 27-30, complete pg 30 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.


    Wednesday, September 18, 2019

    The school had a fantastic music assembly today presented by FUNDAMENTAL MUSIC INSTRUCTION.  Ed Kelly the Program Administrator was the presenter and a very talented musician.  All the students were given a hand out regarding the musical instrument program at school.  The first meeting will be WEDNESDAY 25th.

    6th Grade Science:    Due to the music assembly today the 6th grade missed class.  So the CHAPTER 1 LESSON 1 TEST WILL BE MOVED TO MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd.

    7th Grade Science:
    •  Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, September 25th.   Study Guide handout which is a review for test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab. pg 22 in notebook, read pgs 22-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
    • Scientific Methods Lab Sheet is due Thursday 9/19
    8th Grade Science:
    • Chapter 1 test will be Wednesday, September 25th.  Note Taking worksheet, which is a review for the test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab pg 27 in notebook, read pgs 27-30, complete pg 30 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
     

    Tuesday, September 17, 2019

    7th Grade Religion:  We are reading about "Our Identify" complete pg 25 "Looking in the Mirror"

    6th Grade Science:  Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 1 will be THURSDAY 9/19.  Handout "lesson Outline" of Lesson 1 is due Wed. 9/18.  Begin studying for test.

    7th Grade Science:

    •  Chapter 1 TEST will be Wednesday, September 25th.   Study Guide handout which is a review for test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab. pg 22 in notebook, read pgs 22-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.
    • Read Lab SCIENTIFIC METHODS.  We will be doing the lab tomorrow 9/18.  Be prepared for lab, write your hypothesis.
    8th Grade Science:
    • Chapter 1 test will be Wednesday, September 25th.  Note Taking worksheet, which is a review for the test should be completed by Tuesday 9/24.
    • Define vocab pg 27 in notebook, read pgs 27-30, complete pg 30 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL DUE Friday 9/20.




    Monday, September 16, 2019

    Week of September 16-20

    6th Grade Science:  Test on Chapter 1 Lesson 1 will be THURSDAY 9/19.  Handout "lesson Outline" of Lesson 1 is due Wed. 9/18.  Kingdom handout due Tuesday 9/17.

    7th Grade Science :  Define vocab pg 19 in Notebook, read pgs 19-21, complete Pg 21 #1-5 To Be Collected  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.  Classroom Management Plan due back signed ASAP.

    8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 21 in Notebook, read pgs 21-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 To Be Collected.  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.  Please remember to bring in half gallon, or gallon jugs with handle for future lab.

    Friday, September 13, 2019

    It's Friday the 13th, night of the full moon!

    All 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade students have been given the STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT.  This contract was reviewed in class.  Please review it with your child, sign it, and return the lower portion to school, if you already have not done so.

    7th Grade Science :  Define vocab pg 19 in Notebook, read pgs 19-21, complete Pg 21 #1-5 To Be Collected  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.

    8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 21 in Notebook, read pgs 21-26, complete pg 26 #1-5 To Be Collected.  ALL DUE TUESDAY SEPT. 17.

    Thursday, September 12, 2019

    A notice went home with all students regarding PTO Pep Rally/Student Fun Day. The notice contains all the information.  Students may wear their gym uniforms tomorrow.

    Tomorrow is a full moon that falls on Friday the 13th, be sure to go outside to look at the moon.

    7th Grade Religion:  Complete REVIEWING UNIT 1 pgs 19 & 20 due Friday 9/13.

    7th:   All 7th graders received a STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT  which we reviewed in class.  The contracts are to be signed by the student and their Parent/Guardian and returned ASAP. Define vocabulary words on page 14 in your notebooks.  Read pages 14-18, complete Section 2 Review page 18, #1-5.  ALL DUE FRIDAY THE 13th.

    Wednesday, September 11, 2019

    Wednesday, 9/11, a day we all remember and pray for goodness in our world.

    6th Grade: Vocabularydefinitions are due tomorrow.  All 6th Graders received a STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT which we reviewed in class.  The contracts are to be signed by the student and their Parent/Guardian and returned ASAP.  Complete the How Can Living Things Be Classified? for Monday 9/16

    7th:  Define vocabulary words on page 14 in your notebooks.  Read pages 14-18, complete Section 2 Review page 18, #1-5.  ALL DUE FRIDAY THE 13th.

    8th Grade:  All 8th graders received a STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT  which we reviewed in class.  The contracts are to be signed by the student and their Parent/Guardian and returned ASAP.  HOMEWORK:  define vocabulary pg 12 in notebooks, read pages 12-20, complete Section 2 Review page 20 #1-4  ALL DUE FRIDAY THE 13th

    Tuesday, September 10, 2019

    Happy Tuesday!

    8th Grade:  All 8th graders received a STUDENT SCIENCE LABORATORY SAFETY CONTRACT  which we reviewed in class.  The contracts are to be signed by the student and their Parent/Guardian and returned ASAP.

    Monday, September 9, 2019

    First full week of school.  Here we go!!!

    6th Grade Science Homework:  Define vocabulary words on pg A4 in notebook, due Thursday 9/12.  Read pgs A2-A19, complete pg A19 #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper to be collected on Friday 9/13.

    8th Grade Science Homework:  Define vocabulary words on pg 6 in notebook.  Read pgs 4-11, complete Section 1 Review pg 11 #1-4 on a separate sheet of paper To Be Collected (TBC).  All due Wednesday 9/11

    Friday, September 6, 2019

    First week of school went great!!!

    7th Grade Religion Homework:  Students are working in the Family Life book.  Students together with their families and or guardians are to complete pgs 9 & 10 together.

    7th Grade Science Homework:  Complete vocabulary Pg. 6 in your notebook.  Read pages 4-13, complete Section 1 Review questions #1-5 on a separate sheet of paper TO BE COLLECTED.  All due Wednesday 9/11

    Have a nice weekend.

    Thursday, September 5, 2019

    Welcome to Mrs. Aquino's Blog! 

     I am happy to be back at SJS!

    In the first two days of school all books were handed out.  Books are to be covered by Tuesday Sept. 10th, no book socks please.

    For religion and science class students will need a section in either a spiral notebook or looseleaf notebook, plus looseleaf paper for class, along with a pencil and pen (either black or blue ink) everyday.

    The First school Mass is tomorrow at 10:30.

    Have a nice evening. 

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