Tuesday, 11/26/24

 Grade 6:

1. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8

1. Bring in a book to read

8th Grade Reminders:

1. All students received proofs of their graduation pictures. Follow the instructions on the order form. Retakes will be on January 10th.
2. Wednesday is a half day. There is no aftercare available.
3. 5 of your 10 service hours are due by the end of Q2 (1/17/25). Sign up to help with the Breakfast with Santa on 12/7.  Helpers are also needed for after school on 12/6 to set up.
4. The next Yearbook Club meeting will be on 12/4.

Monday, 11/25/24

 Grade 6:

1. Phonics pg. 37-40 due Tues, 11/26
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8

8th Grade Reminders:

1. 8th Grade Bake Sale is on Monday and Tuesday next week. Be sure to send in your items on Monday morning with the stickers provided. Thank you!
2. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all half days next week. There is no aftercare available on Wednesday.
3. 5 of your 10 service hours are due by the end of Q2 (1/17/25). Sign up to help with the Breakfast with Santa on 12/7.  Helpers are also needed for after school on 12/6 to set up.
4. The next Yearbook Club meeting will be on 12/4.

Friday, 11/22/24

 Grade 6:

1. Phonics pg. 37-40 due Tues, 11/26
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. "Amigo Brothers" story test on Monday, 11/25
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Test on Ch. 1-6 of The Giver on Monday 11/25

8th Grade Reminders:

1. 8th Grade Bake Sale is on Monday and Tuesday next week. Be sure to send in your items on Monday morning with the stickers provided. Thank you!
2. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday are all half days next week. There is no aftercare available on Wednesday.
3. 5 of your 10 service hours are due by the end of Q2 (1/17/25). Sign up to help with the Breakfast with Santa on 12/7.  Helpers are also needed for after school on 12/6 to set up.
4. The next Yearbook Club meeting will be on 12/4.

Thursday, 11/21/24

  Grade 6:

1. Unit 6-  Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday
2. Phonics pg. 37-40 due Tues, 11/26
3. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Unit 6- Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Unit 6- Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday

8th Grade Reminders:

1. TAG Day on Friday (Free Choice) - $1 to participate
2. HSA Meeting on Thursday, 11/21
3. The next Yearbook Club meeting will be on 12/4

Wednesday, 11/20/24

 Grade 6:

1. Quiz on Ch. 1-6 of Bridge to Terabithia tomorrow
2. Unit 6-  Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday
3. Phonics pg. 37-40 due Tues, 11/26
4. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Unit 6- Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Ch. 1-4 Reader Response on Google Classroom for The Giver
2. Unit 6- Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday

8th Grade Reminders:

1. TAG Day on Friday (Free Choice) - $1 to participate
2. HSA Meeting on Thursday, 11/21
3. The next Yearbook Club meeting will be on 12/4

Monday, 11/18/24

 Grade 6:

1. Unit 6- 3x each due Wednesday; Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Unit 6- 3x each due Wednesday; Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Unit 6- 3x each due Wednesday; Flashcards & Spelling Test on Friday

8th Grade Reminders:

1. TAG Day on Friday (Free Choice) - $1 to participate
2. HSA Meeting on Thursday, 11/21.
3. Literati Book Fair is this week. Students will be previewing on Monday and Tuesday, and purchasing on Wednesday and Thursday. See important details below:

• New Jersey Sales Tax: Please add 6.625% to the total if sending cash, as we cannot cover the tax.

• Wishlists: A packet will be sent home with students. The wishlist is on the second page of the packet they are getting at the book fair.  

• Send cash or purchase a gift card (students will need to bring the code for gift card with them so cash MAY be the easiest route).  

Thursday, 11/14/24

 Grade 6:

1. Unit 5- Practice Test; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Entry form for My Favorite Book contest past due
3. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Unit 5- Practice Test; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Unit 5 Vocab. test on Friday
2. Permission slip for MCHS visit to see 12th Night

8th Grade Reminders:

1. Permission slip for MCHS visit to see Twelfth Night is due by Friday
2. Graduation pictures will be taken on Friday. Bring your cap/gown/tassel with you. Boys should wear a white button-down shirt, and girls should wear a light-colored v-neck shirt.  Students will change into their uniform shirts after they have their picture taken.

Wednesday, 11/13/24

Grade 6:

1. Unit 5 - Completing the Sentence on pg. 73 and 77; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Phonics- pg. 33-36 due Thursday 11/14
3. Entry form for My Favorite Book contest due tomorrow
4. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Unit 5 - Completing the Sentence on pg. 73 and 77; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Unit 5- Practice Test; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Permission slip for MCHS visit to see 12th Night

8th Grade Reminders:

1. Permission slip for MCHS visit to see Twelfth Night is due by Friday
2. Graduation pictures will be taken on Friday. Bring your cap/gown/tassel with you. Boys should wear a white button-down shirt, and girls should wear a light-colored v-neck shirt.  Students will change into their uniform shirts after they have their picture taken.

Tuesday, 11/12/24

 Grade 6:

1. Unit 5 - choosing the right word on pg. 72 and 76; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Entry form for My Favorite Book contest due tomorrow
3. Phonics- pg. 33-36 due Thursday 11/14
4. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Unit 5 - choosing the right word on pg. 72 and 76; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Unit 5- Completing the Sentence on pg. 73 and 77 ; Vocab. test on Friday
2. Permission slip for MCHS visit to see 12th Night

8th Grade Reminders:

1. Yearbook Club Meeting on Wednesday, 11/13

Thursday, 11/7/24

 Grade 6:

1. Unit 5 flashcards due Fri; Spelling test on Friday
2. Typed copy of My Favorite Book essay due tomorrow, 11/8- final deadline!!
3. Phonics- pg. 33-36 due Thursday 11/14
4. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Permission slip for Freak the Mighty movie due tomorrow (extra copy here)
2. Unit 5 flashcards due Fri; Spelling test on Friday
3. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Bring in a book to read

8th Grade Reminders:

1. Bring in your Admission Letter for the HSPT
2. Early dismissal for Grade 8 ONLY on 11/8.

Wednesday, 11/6/24

 Grade 6:

1. Unit 5 flashcards due Fri; Spelling test on Friday
2. Typed copy of My Favorite Book essay due tomorrow
3. Bring in a book to read

Grade 7:

1. Permission slip for Freak the Mighty movie (extra copy here)
2. Complete final draft of Freak the Mighty essay and print
3. Bring in a book to read

Grade 8:

1. Flashcards for Unit 5; Spelling test tomorrow
2. HSPT Review packet- questions 261-278
3. Bring in a book to read

8th Grade Reminders:

1. Bring in your Admission Letter for the HSPT
2. Early dismissal for Grade 8 ONLY on 11/8.