Reminders from Mrs. Blounts

PROGRESS REPORTS

2011-10-16T17:14:00.001-04:00

Progress Reports sent home Thursday, October 13. Please sign and return by Monday, October 17.

Transcript Request Form

2011-10-16T17:09:00.001-04:00

The transcript request form sent home last week should be returned ASAP. This will take the place of the transcript request forms for individual schools.

Diploma Paper

2011-10-16T17:06:00.001-04:00

The diploma paper sent home last week should be returned by October 20. Please PRINT the full name clearly.

8TH GRADE SCRAPBOOK PROJECT

2011-10-08T17:09:00.001-04:00

The 8th grade has begun a year-long Scrapbook project. Every six weeks, the students will write at least 100 words about five items that are significant to them. Memento items could include such things as photographs, post cards, ticket stubs, newspaper clippings, menus, programs, medals, acceptance letters, etc. Students may include two items from this past summer during the first six weeks. They will receive a grade for the items and enties each six weeks.(Points will be deducted for not following directions, not turning in all sections, not writing enough, etc.)
During the last six weeks, they will put everything together into a finished scrapbook.
Due Dates:
November 18, 2011, January 6, 2012, February 17, 2012, March 30, 2012, and Final Scrapbook May 11, 2012

PROGRESS REPORTS

2011-10-01T16:18:00.000-04:00

Progress Reports sent home Thursday, September 29.
Please sign and return by Monday, October 3.

TEST PREP COURSE

2011-09-24T16:38:00.001-04:00

The Test Prep Course for the High School Entrance Test will be offered from 2:00-3:00 on the following Wednesdays and Thursdays:
October 12
October 13
October 19
October 20
October 26
November 2
November 3
November 10
If you have not purchased a book, please buy the Kaplan Catholic High School Entrance Exams 6th Edition.
There will be no charge for this course.
Please sign and return the permission slip to Mrs. Blounts.

Register for Entrance Exam

2011-09-24T16:26:00.003-04:00

The High School Entrance Exam for Catholic High Schools will take place on Saturday, November 12 or Saturday, December 10. Be sure to register at the High School where you wish to take the test during the month of October. The fee is $30.00.

GRADING(GRADES 6,8)

2011-09-10T12:04:00.003-04:00

Any assignment turned in late will be 10% off. Failing MATH papers may be done over. The final grade is based on the average of the two grades. TESTS CANNOT BE DONE OVER. Tests are counted twice. Any graded assignment not turned in will receive a grade of zero.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (GRADES 6,8)

2011-09-10T11:58:00.002-04:00

Homework assignments should be copied down daily in the Student Planner. Assignments can also be viewed on RENWEB (www.renweb.com). A homework grade will be given at the end of each quarter. Students who have completed all homework assignments will earn a grade of 100. All work must be shown, or the assignment will be incomplete. Ten points will be deducted for every missing or incomplete homework assignment.

WELCOME BACK

2011-09-10T11:49:00.003-04:00

A new school year has begun, and I am looking forward to working with the new 8th Grade. This site will be used to remind students about special projects and assignments. For more details, refer to RENWEB.

Cutest Baby Contest

2011-03-06T15:35:00.003-05:00

It's here! Now is the time for everyone to see how adorable our 8th graders were as babies. Please bring in your baby picture by Friday, March 11.

PROGRESS REPORTS

2011-03-06T15:34:00.005-05:00

Progress Reports sent home on Thursday, March 3. They should be signed and returned by Monday, March 7.

MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS AND WARNINGS

2010-12-16T09:32:00.001-05:00

Midterm Progress Reports and Warnings sent home today. Please sign and return by Monday, December 20.

Progress Reports

2010-11-24T10:08:00.004-05:00

Progress Reports sent home Wednesday, November 24. Please sign and return on Monday, November 29.

Parent / Teacher Conferences

2010-11-15T10:03:00.003-05:00

All teachers will be available for conferences on Wednesday, November 17 from 12:00 to 3:00, and Thursday, November 18 from 2:30 to 6:00.

Report Cards

2010-11-15T10:01:00.003-05:00

Report cards sent home today. The white copy should be signed and returned by Wednesday, November 17. The color copy can be kept.

Scrapbook Paragraphs

2010-11-08T09:51:00.002-05:00

Five Scrapbook pararagraphs and five items are due Friday, November 12. Please refer to handout for detailed instructions.

Transcript Request Form

2010-10-25T08:44:00.002-04:00

The transcript request form sent home last week should be returned ASAP. This will take the place of the transcript request forms for individual schools.

Diploma Paper

2010-10-25T08:43:00.002-04:00

The diploma paper sent home last week should be returned by October 29. Please print the full name clearly.

Progress Reports

2010-10-25T08:38:00.002-04:00

Progress Reports sent home on Thursday, October 21. Please sign and return by Monday, October 25.

MIDTERM PROGRESS REPORTS AND WARNINGS

2010-10-07T14:15:00.002-04:00

Progress Reports and Warnings sent home today. Sign and return by Tuesday, 10/12.

REGISTRATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM

2010-10-05T14:21:00.003-04:00

During the month of October, you must register at one of the participating high schools. A fee of $25.00 will be payable at the time you register to cover the cost of the examination.
Plan to take the exam at the high school where and when you register on November, 13, 2010 or December 11, 2010 (Make-up date). The exam will begin at 8:30 A.M.

8TH GRADE SCRAPBOOK PROJECT

2010-10-05T14:07:00.003-04:00

The 8th grade has begun a year-long scrapbook project. Every six weeks, the students will write at least 100 words each about five items that are significant to them. Memento items could include such things as photographs, post cards, ticket stubs, newspaper clippings, menus, programs, medals, acceptance letters, etc. They will be allowed the first six weeks to include two items from this past summer. They will receive a grade for the items and entries each six weeks(points deducted for not following directions, not turning in all sections, not writing enough, etc.)
During the last six weeks, they will put everything together into a scrapbook.
Due Dates:
November 12, 2010, January 7, 2011, February 18, 2011, April 1,2011, May 13,2011

Progress Reports

2010-09-23T10:05:00.002-04:00

Progress Reports sent home today. Please sign and return by Monday, 9/27.

PROGRESS REPORTS

2010-09-12T11:56:00.006-04:00

Progress Reports will be sent home three times per quarter. The dates for the first quarter will be:September 23, October 7(Midterm with Warnings), and October 21. Grades close November 5. Reports will include notification concerning effort,conduct, and failing grades. They should be signed and returned within two days.

GRADING(GRADES 6,7,8)

2010-09-12T11:51:00.003-04:00

Any assignment turned in late will be 10% off. Failing MATH papers may be done over. The final grade is based on the average of the two grades.TESTS CANNOT BE DONE OVER. Tests are counted twice. Any graded assignment not turned in will receive a grade of zero.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS (GRADES 6,7,8)

2010-09-12T11:45:00.003-04:00

Homework assignments should be copied down daily in the Student Planner. Assignments can also be viewed on Ren Web (www.renweb.com). A homework grade will be given at the end of each quarter. Students who have completed all homework assignments will earn a grade of 100. All work must be shown or the assignment will be incomplete. Ten points will be deducted for every missing or incomplete homework assignment.

WELCOME BACK

2010-08-22T13:59:00.002-04:00

A new school year is about to start, and I am looking forward to working with my new 8th grade. This site will be used to remind students about special projects and assignments. For more details refer to RENWEB.