tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60448204789621420262024-02-06T22:13:16.958-08:00In My EdZONEUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-1232835813751511772013-04-16T10:33:00.001-07:002013-04-16T10:33:23.579-07:00DOG OF POMPEII REVIEW QUIZ Jeopardy TemplateDOG OF POMPEII REVIEW QUIZ Jeopardy TemplateUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-23434406670054345722013-03-03T21:44:00.001-08:002013-03-03T21:44:29.746-08:00March at a glance Hello students and parents,
This month many of our eighth graders will be receiving their high school acceptance letters. Congratulations to all of you as you get your acceptances. Spaghetti Bingo is on Saturday, March 16th. Parents have been working diligently to make this year's Spaghetti Bingo a memorable one.
Eighth graders will focus on how meeting challenges in domestic Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-42454799300568777762013-02-12T01:06:00.000-08:002013-02-12T01:06:06.630-08:00Archdiocese Benchmark Assessment 2
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-24892889982438285982012-08-28T14:30:00.000-07:002012-08-28T14:59:12.343-07:00ch1less1 The American LandHello 8th graders,
It's great to have you back into the swing of things. I have high hopes that this will be a productive and enjoyable year. We will spend most of this week understanding how geography has impacted our nation. Below the chapter guide are a few links to some geography games. Make sure to spend some time playing them as they will help with your overall understanding of our Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-88305759485694960112012-08-16T22:52:00.000-07:002012-08-16T23:31:36.695-07:00Welcome back Jr. High!
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Congratulations
on finishing the 2011-2012 school year! I’m excited about the
opportunity to get to know you. I hope you have an enjoyable summer and
come back in late August re-energized, alert and prepared for the
challenges of Jr High. Part of the preparation for Jr High students is
summer reading. Each summer students are encourage to read what they
enjoy, whether that be Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-55499470350446789982011-12-05T20:53:00.001-08:002011-12-05T20:58:58.696-08:00Catal HoyukToday we learned about Catal Hoyuk. Catal Hoyuk was one of the very first towns that developed from an agricultural community. We began by watching a video which gave us a basic idea of how the people of Catal Hoyuk probably lived on a daily basis. We took notes on this video and were able to analyze these notes with an online interactive game. The website has a variety of activities where you Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-786400529964305992011-09-29T10:09:00.000-07:002011-09-29T10:37:10.943-07:00Dust of Snow by Robert Frost"Dust of Snow" by Robert Frost has changed my heart. This poem showed me that even if your having a bad day don’t take it out on other people. When people are trying to make you feel better, have a change of heart so that when they go through what you are going through, they won’t lash out on you either. I enjoyed reading and re-reading these three poems because it taught me about doing better. “Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-52810261818377275792011-08-29T11:17:00.000-07:002011-08-31T11:10:16.882-07:007th activity Due Friday<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-9714331620882549492011-08-11T12:32:00.001-07:002011-08-23T14:43:39.301-07:00Jr High UpdateDear students and parents,Our start to the new school year is fast approaching and we here in the Jr. High are excited to get started with the new school year. We are happy to welcome two new dedicated teachers to our Jr. High faculty. Mr. Bradlin will be the 6th grade homeroom, Jr High Math, and 6th and 8th grade Religion teacher. Ms. Cordero will be the 7thgrade homeroom, 7th Religion, and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-59339645959344845222011-05-07T16:03:00.000-07:002011-05-07T16:04:10.579-07:00Race for Success Race for Success Please consider registering for this worthwhile event! Student participation helps raise money for our school!! The more St. Jerome students the better!To register for the Race on line....Go to raceforsuccess5k.orgClick on "Register Now"Choose...."Register Now" or "mail-in registration form (PDF)"If registering online....Choose "Team Member" Choose "Team member-ages-12Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-44452186717047554172011-03-24T11:18:00.001-07:002011-03-24T11:19:38.399-07:00Ancient Egyptian activitiesStudents created fun and creative ways to learn more about Egyptian culture. Students invested a lot of time with their finished products and wrote a reflection that summarized the process and connection to Egyptian history. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-19536232692460529952011-01-24T23:05:00.000-08:002011-01-25T02:10:11.080-08:00CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE A+ FOR AMERICAJan. 30 through Feb. 5, 2011 The theme for Catholic Schools Week 2011 celebrates the fact that Catholic schools are an added value (“a plus”) for the nation. Because of their traditionally high academic standards and high graduation rates, all supported by strong moral values, Catholic schools and their graduates make a definite contribution to American society.The logo designed for the week Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-61705927494672503232010-11-10T10:32:00.000-08:002010-11-10T10:36:48.410-08:00Veteran’s DayHello everyone,Here is a speech I saved from a former SJS student.Everyone needs a hero to look up to. Whether it’s Spider Man webbing his way across town, Super Man flying in the skies above us, or an ordinary individual who is caring, bold, and brave, we depend on them in times of need.Veterans have done a lot in order to be named our heroes. They served our country through the sacrifice of Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-79096217309606729652010-10-28T09:42:00.001-07:002010-10-28T11:37:11.888-07:00Mosaic projectsThe mosaic is a very special historical artifact of the ByzantineEmpire and soon the world. The legacy was a powerful and simple oneso that us kids as a class can make one also. The student mosaics were made out of everyday materials. The class brought in many examples like some made of stones, tile, glass, paper, felt, and marble. In the Byzantine time they used mosaics for religious purposes. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-46801220478210654542010-10-13T10:20:00.000-07:002010-10-13T10:31:10.789-07:00Thematic MapsHere are the finished products for the thematic maps. Everyone did a wonderful job with their finished products. Different cultures around the Mediterranean influenced one another through trade, travel, and wars.These thematic maps show how exchanges made when two cultures meet. Students created a thematic map showing the cultural interaction between Persia, Rome, China, and India. Students drewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-4435492472101870272010-10-06T09:37:00.000-07:002010-10-06T11:23:13.480-07:00ch2less3 Byzantine Empire pptHello 7th graders,Please make sure to copy these notes by tomorrow. You may begin answering the lesson review questions. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-19589241938015886552010-09-30T14:05:00.000-07:002010-09-30T14:06:26.296-07:00ch2 Less 2 + Thematic map (Due 10-6-09)Click here for the thematic map directions. (Due Thursday 10-6-10)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-51171037338943510282010-09-26T12:18:00.000-07:002010-09-27T12:08:46.437-07:00ch2less 2 PPT guide 8th gradeHello 8th grade,Keep in mind the objectives discussed in class as you copy the notes from lesson 2. The notes begin with the Townshend Act of 1767. You should have taken notes in class on the Proclamation of 1763, The Quartering Act, and the Stamp Act of 1765. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-36304383937065075382010-09-23T10:45:00.000-07:002010-09-23T11:35:37.268-07:00ch2 less 1Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-50512627653774810312010-09-21T14:36:00.000-07:002010-09-21T14:38:28.718-07:00The Fall of the Roman EmpireObjectives: -Discuss the role that the provinces played in strengthening and weakening the Roman Empire. -Explain the causes and collapse of the Roman Empire. -Explain why the Eastern Roman Empire survived and prospered.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-57219192127946821012010-09-19T22:37:00.001-07:002010-09-20T09:47:29.003-07:00The mystery of Written and Non written sources The lesson on Primary, secondary, and non written sources taught us how sources can be applied to a historical event that has happened in the past. We can look at any event and give our own opinion about what may and may not have happened, but in the case of an event that happens, we turn to written and non written sources to give facts and details about an event that occurred in the past. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-38079214906425388262010-09-16T11:50:00.000-07:002010-09-16T11:20:16.749-07:00ch1less 4 Life in the English ColoniesHello 8th graders,With lesson 4, you will have to recall some of the problems that existed in lesson3 with the earlier colonists. (lack of food, illness, weather) Make sure to read over the thinking focus or lesson review question #1, and focus on the regional, social, and economic position of each colony. Use this PowerPoint guide to take additional notes on why there were similarities and Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-38476051964760962112010-09-13T12:44:00.000-07:002010-09-13T12:26:07.321-07:00Europeans and Native PeoplesHello 8th graders, As we cover lesson 3, try to predict ways in which Indians and colonists helped each other and reasons why they were in conflict. Here is the PPT guide for the reading. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-69483926110713796252010-09-08T11:46:00.000-07:002010-09-08T12:28:04.931-07:00ch1less2 European ExplorationUnknownnoreply@blogger.com