HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

7th Grade Lancer Cafe permission forms went home today.  7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission and payment is due no later than November 15th.

Friday, November 1st students are to begin wearing the Winter School Uniform.

10:30 Mass Friday 7th Grade Class Mass

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

• Lesson Outline Handout due Monday 11/4

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Bring in three (3) food labels for Thursday 10/31.  Be sure the ingredients and nutritional facts are in-tact 

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.  Chapter 3 test Nov.12

• Bring in magic markers for class

Halloween is tomorrow!!!  Students may wear their Halloween costumes to school, please be sure the costumes are school appropriate.  Students are reminded to bring lunch from home; the cafeteria will not be serving hot lunch tomorrow.

7th Grade Lancer Cafe permission forms went home today.  7th Grade Lancer Cafe is November 19.  Permission and payment is due no later than November 15th.

Friday, November 1st students are to begin wearing the Winter School Uniform.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1

• Complete pgs 38 & 39 for tomorrow, Thursday 10/31.

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

• Signed Lesson 3 test due Thursday 10/31
• Lesson Outline Handout due Monday 11/4

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Bring in three (3) food labels for Thursday 10/31.  Be sure the ingredients and nutritional facts are in-tact 

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table.  Chapter 3 test Nov.12

•  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30
• Lavoisier project of 20 facts of his life and contributions to science are due Thursday 10/31
• Bring in magic markers for class

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

• Define vocab pg  A46 in notebook, read pgs A46-A59, complete pg A59 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/30

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Define vocab pg 74 in notebook, read pgs 74-78, complete pg 78 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wednesday 10/30

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table

•  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30
• Lavoisier project of 20 facts of his life and contributions to science are due Thursday 10/31

It's FRIDAY!  Have a wonderful weekend.

Tuesday, October 29th is INDIVIDUAL PORTRAIT DAY!! Dress your best for your portrait.  Remember to bring your form with payment for your portraits.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 3 - The Blessed Trinity.  Chapter 3 test will be Friday 11/1


6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

• Define vocab pg  A46 in notebook, read pgs A46-A59, complete pg A59 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/30

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Define vocab pg 74 in notebook, read pgs 74-78, complete pg 78 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wednesday 10/30

8th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Atoms, Elements and the Periodic Table

•  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30

All the students in 6th, 7th & 8th grades have received their first copy of SCIENCE WORLD SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINE!!! Please ask them to share the magazine with you.  It is a wonderful resource of science in the world around us.  I would like to thank the SJS PTO for their generosity in purchasing the monthly magazine subscription for each student!

7th Grade Religion:  We will be writing the petitions for mass on Nov. 1st in class tomorrow.

• Chapter 3 The Blessed Trinity - pgs 31-39.  Define the 2 faith words in notebook, complete pg 32 in religion book Due Thursday 10/24.

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 4 - Vertebrates

• Define vocab pg  A46 in notebook, read pgs A46-A59, complete pg A59 #1-5 on paper to be collected.  ALL due Wed. 10/30

7th Grade Science:  Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Signed Chapter 2 test due Friday 10/25

8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 87 in notebook, read pgs 87-91, complete pg 91 #1-4 to be collected ALL due Wed 10/30

7th Grade Religion:  We will be writing the petitions for mass on Nov. 1st in class tomorrow.

• Chapter 3 The Blessed Trinity - pgs 31-39.  Define the 2 faith words in notebook, complete pg 32 in religion book Due Thursday 10/24.

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 3 test Thursday 10/24. STUDY

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCHeUmRdS_o  

         Video we watched on difference between insects and arachnics


7th Grade Science:  We are beginning Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Section 1 of notetaking worksheet

8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 80 in notebook, read pgs 80-85, complete pg 85 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Thursday 10/24

• Video from class on The Atom, Dalton, Thompson      
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Us5PTb4J8&t=3s 

7th Grade Religion:  We will be writing the petitions for mass on Nov. 1st in class tomorrow.

• Chapter 3 The Blessed Trinity - pgs 31-39.  Define the 2 faith words in notebook, complete pg 32 in religion book Due Thursday 10/24.

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 3 test MOVED to Thursday 10/24

• Review handout due tomorrow 10/22
• Earthworm sensitivity activity due Wednesday 10/23

7th Grade Science:  We are beginning Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Define vocab pg 66 in notebook, read pgs 64-73, complete pg 73 on paper to be collected ALL DUE Wednesday 10/23

8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 80 in notebook, read pgs 80-85, complete pg 85 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Thursday 10/24

• Video from class on The Atom, Dalton, Thompson      
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4Us5PTb4J8&t=3s 

Class pictures will be taken tomorrow morning, students are to wear their winter uniforms.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2 test, STUDY

6th Grade Science:  Chapter 1 Lesson 3 test MOVED to Thursday 10/24

• Review handout due tomorrow 10/22

7th Grade Science:  We are beginning Chapter 3  -  Cell Processes

• Define vocab pg 66 in notebook, read pgs 64-73, complete pg 73 on paper to be collected ALL DUE Wednesday 10/23
• Definition/function page from Cell Project is due tomorrow 10/22

8th Grade Science:  Define vocab pg 80 in notebook, read pgs 80-85, complete pg 85 #1-6 on paper to be collected, ALL DUE Thursday 10/24

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPnwBITSmgU  link to video shown in class on Friday about Medeleev

Happy Friday!

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, Complete the Assessment on pg 29, complete activities pg 28  Test for Chapter 2 moved to Tuesday 10/21.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.

• Test Chapter 1, Lesson 3 on Wednesday 10/23

7th Grade Science:

• Chapter 2 test Monday 10/21
• the definition/function portion of the Cell Project was given back so students could check there work to be sure their definitions are complete.  This is due Tuesday 10/22

8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table

• Complete Section 1 of Notetaking Worksheet.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 moved to Tuesday 10/21.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.

• WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AMONG INVERTEBRATES? lab answers and conclusion due Friday 10/18. 
• Handout of OUTLINE  of Invertebrates is due Friday 10/18

7th Grade Science:

• Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
• Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
• Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
• Chapter 2 Review at end of chapter questions to completed in notebook:  pg 60 #1-18, pg 61 #19, 21, 22, 26. 31, pg 62#1-9, pg 63 #11, 15, 21

8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table

• Define vocab pg 72 in notebook, read pgs 70-79, complete pg 79 #1-7 to be collected ALL due Friday 10/18
• Signed Chapter 2 due tomorrow, Friday 10/18

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 moved to Tuesday 10/21.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.

• REad over lab handout WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES AMONG INVERTEBRATES? for tomorrow.  We will complete the lab tomorrow Thursday 10/17.  Write the HYPOTHESIS for tomorrow.
• Handout of OUTLINE  of Invertebrates is due Friday 10/18
• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
• Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
• Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
• Complete Mini Lab pg 50 at home.

8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table

• Define vocab pg 72 in notebook, read pgs 70-79, complete pg 79 #1-7 to be collected ALL due Friday 10/18

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 will be Friday 10/18.

• Wednesday 10/16 We are going to the Kindergarten to work with our prayer partners.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.

• Handout of OUTLINE  of Invertebrates is due Friday 10/18
• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
• Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
• Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th Grade Science:  Moving on to Chapter 3 Atoms, Elements and Periodic Table

• Define vocab pg 72 in notebook, read pgs 70-79, complete pg 79 #1-7 to be collected ALL due Friday 10/18

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 will be Friday 10/18.

• Tuesday 10/15  we will have religion class with Fr. Anthony in the upper church.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.

• Signed Lesson 2 test due back Tuesday 10/15 .
• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
• Students were given a Study Guide handout today, complete by Friday10/18
• Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th Grade Science:

• Signed Significant Figures Quiz 2 due Tuesday 10/15
• Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

Friday!!!!  Have a wonderful weekend.

7th Grade Religion:  Chapter 2, IN WHAT WAYS CAN I FIND TRUTH?, define the 7 faith words in chapter 2 for Wed.  10/16.  Read chapter 2.  Test for Chapter 2 will be Friday 10/18.

• Tuesday 10/15  we will have religion class with Fr. Anthony in the upper church.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.

• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
• Chapter 2 test moved until Monday 10/21
• Notetaking worksheet due Friday 10/18
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th Grade Science:

• Chapter review at end of chapter 2 to b completed in notebook due Monday 10/14.  Pg 64 #1-18, Pg 65 #19, 21, Pg 66 #1-8,  Pg 67 #9, 10, 11, 13
• Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
• Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

7th Grade Religion:

•   Test on Chapter 1 will be Friday 10/11.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.

• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
• Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
• Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th Grade Science:

• Chapter review at end of chapter 2 to b completed in notebook due Monday 10/14.  Pg 64 #1-18, Pg 65 #19, 21, Pg 66 #1-8,  Pg 67 #9, 10, 11, 13
• Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
• Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

7th Grade Religion:

• Complete Chapter 1 Assessment pg 19 for Thursday 10/10
•  Complete ACTIVITY pg 15, "the timeline of your life" on orange paper.  Due Friday 10/11.
•   Test on Chapter 1 will be Friday 10/11.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.

• Complete MAKING A HYPOTHESIS side of handout for Thurs. 10/10
• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• OBSERVING CELLS lab due Thursday 10/10
• Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
• Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
• Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th Grade Science:

• Complete new Scientific Notation take home Quiz for Wed. 10/9
• Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
• Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

7th Grade Religion:  Complete ACTIVITY pg 15, "the timeline of your life" on orange paper.  Due Friday 10/11.  Test on Chapter 1 will be Friday 10/11.

6th Grade Science: We are moving onto the ANIMAL KINGDOM - Invertebrates.  Define vocab pg A34 in your notebook, read pgs A34-A45, complete Think and Write pg A45 #1-5 on separate sheet of paper to be collected.  ALL due Monday 10/14.

• Reminder Leaf Project is due 10/17.

7th Grade Science:

• Be prepared for OBSERVING CELLS lab tomorrow 10/9.
• Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
• Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
• Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th Grade Science:

• Have Scientific Notation Quiz signed to be returned tomorrow 10/9
• Complete new Scientific Notation take home Quiz for Wed. 10/9
• Notetaking Worksheet due Monday 10/14
• Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

7th GRADE RELIGION:  Define Faith Words in Chapter 1 in notebook, test on Chapter 1 Friday 10/11.  Complete Activities on pgs 13 & 14

6th GRADE SCIENCE:  Chapt 1 Lesson 2 Test tomorrow 10/8. Study.

• The Leaf Project is due Thursday, October 17th

7th GRADE SCIENCE:

• Define Vocab pg 52 in notebook, read pgs 52-55, complete pg 55 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Thursday 10/10.
• Test Chapter 2 on Wednesday 10/16.
• Notetaking worksheet due Tuesday 10/15
• Cell project due Wed. 10/16

8th GRADE SCIENCE:

• Mass and Weight lab write-up due Tuesday 10/8.  Be sure to include your graph with mass on y coordinate and length on x coordinate.
• Define vocab pg 56 in notebook, read pgs 56-59, complete pg 59 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Tuesday 10/8
• Chapter 2 test moved until Tuesday 10/15

It's Friday!!!
A reminder about the blue paper notice that went home from ST. JOSEPH CARE CORNER, they have asked St. Joseph School Families to donate BROWN LUNCH BAGS, ZIPPER SNACK BAGS , and ZIPPER SANDWICH BAGS for Meals With A Mission in Garfield, NJ.

7th Grade Religion:  We Live Our Faith book read Chapter 1 pgs 11-19

6th Grade Science:  Complete the blanks on the Lesson 2 Review Sheeet.  Study for test on Tuesday 10/8

7th Grade Science:  Compound Light Microscope Lab due Monday 10/7

8th Grade Science:

• Define vocab pg 56 in notebook, read pgs 56-59, complete pg 59 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Tuesday 10/8
• Be prepared for Mass and Weight lab on Monday 10/7

7th Grade Religion:  We have finished the Family Life.  If students did not complete the REVIEW GRADE 7 today in class; please complete it tonight so it can be turned in Friday 10/4 along with the completed FAMILY LIFE book.

6th Grade Science:  TEST Chapt. 1 Lesson 2 the Plant Kingdom Tuesday 10/8.  Study
The Leaf Project is due October 17th

7th Grade Science:

•   Be prepared for Lab tomorrow!
• The Cell Project is due October 16th.

8th Grade Science:

•  Monday 10/7 we will be completing the MASS & WEIGHT lab, please be prepared.
• Chapter 2 Test Thursday 10/10

7th Grade Religion:  Complete Unit Review 67 &  68 due Thursday 10/3

6th Grade Science:

• Handout Plant Kingdom Lesson OUtline Thursday 10/3
• TEST Chapt. 1 Lesson 2 the Plant Kingdom Tuesday 10/8

7th Grade Science:  Complete handout for Thursday 10/3

8th Grade Science:

• TAKE HOME QUIZ due Thursday 10/3
• Define Vocab pg 56 in notebook, read pgs 56-59, complete pg 59 #1-5 on paper to be collected, ALL due Tuesday 10/8.

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:

• Complete Handout PLANT KINGDOM Lesson Outline for Thursday 10/2
•  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. 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
2. 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)

valentip@sjsusa.org

7th Grade Science: 

• Signed Chapter 1 test is due tomorrow, Wed. 10/2
• 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:

• Complete the 8 problems on the Significant numbers worksheet for Wed. 10/2

• 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