Mrs. Benedetto's Science and Social Studies Blog

Happy Saturday to all! I hope everyone had a fruitful week filled with many blessings.  It is a blessing each and every day to go to work at SAS and teach your children. Here is the calendar for October.  There isn't much posted for quizzes and test yet, so look back each week. The Race for Education is THIS FRIDAY , October 4th.  Here is the link to sign up and volunteer that day if you haven't had the chance to do so yet.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c44aeae2dabf58-race1 National History Day (NHD):  7th and 8th Grade students have been given their NHD timeline for the year.  NHD presentations at SAS are scheduled for January 23, 2020, time TBD, weather permitting. All timeline due dates have been added to the social studies Google Classroom for both 7th and 8th grade students.  I created a timeline to help them stay on task and not wait until the last minute. 7th grade will spend a day each week or every other week working on NHD in the classroom s

Happy Saturday MS! I can't believe that we are already at the end of our first three weeks.  Since I sent out a lengthy email, I won't make this too long this week. (I forgot to take a quick picture of the calendar before leaving yesterday as we were excited upon coming back from the 7th grade retreat.  I will update this on Monday morning with that information.) Quizzes this week, and a sneak peek at the next: 9/24 6th Grade Social Studies (Topics to include- map skills, five themes of geography and initial Ancient Egypt information) 9/24 7th Grade Social Studies (Topics include - map skills, five themes of geography, human impact on geographical features) 9/25 8th Grade Science (Topics include - Types and forms of energy, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures, Physical vs. Chemical Changes) Week of September 30th - October 4th 9/30 8th Grade Social Studies Test (Topics include - Overview of the American Revolutionary War, and some of our founding document

Good afternoon, Just a quick reminder that tonight is "Meet the Team Night."  Everything begins in the church at 7:00 p.m. The following 7th Grade students can enjoy wearing red tomorrow: Andrew B. Sarah B. Colleen B. Becca C. Robert C. Jack D. Ryan E. Isabella H. Ava K. Harper K. Aidan N. Chris R. Katelyn R. Olivia R. Elizabeth S. Declan S.

Please visit the high school open house post if you haven't already done so.  Having gone through this process twice over the last two years, I would highly suggest 7th and 8th grade families attend the open houses for the schools your child/children are interested in attending.  With my son, a junior at Archbishop Curley, I started attending the open houses his 6th grade year.  I wanted to understand the process before officially having him consider schools his 7th grade year.  Find a friend and buddy up for these events. Meet the Team Night 9/18 7:00 - 8:30 pm Begins in the church, then on to classrooms Middle School teachers will be available to say hello, but no formal presentation will be given. Quizzes for the next two weeks (specific topics are posted the weekend prior): 6th Grade: Science Quiz 9/17:  Elements, Compounds and Mixtures (I just realized I don't see 6th on Tuesday, so we will move this to 9/18.) Social Studies Quiz 9/24 7th Grade: Science

Hello MS families, I wanted to post the high school open house dates for you to consider attending.  Again, the first high school fair is September 24th at Monsignor Slade. I don't have dates yet for IND or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel as I couldn't find those.  I will update this reference blog when I come across the dates and times. It is highly suggested that you pre-register for all Open Houses.  Please go to each school's website to find registration information.  Also note that some are on the same day.  I would suggest attending one as they begin and then run to another one that has a later ending time. October Open Houses: Maryvale Preparatory 10/4 * Go on their website for more details (Girls) Notre Dame Preparatory 10/12 8:30 - 12:00 (Girls) The Catholic High School 10/19 9:00 - 12:00 (Girls) Loyola Blakefield 10/20 10:00 - 1:00 (Boys) Archbishop Curley 10/26 & 10/26 10:00 - 12:00 (Boys) Archbishop Spalding 10/27 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30 (Co-ed) Mt.

Dear 8th Grade families, I wanted to give you all the link to find the important information about the high school application process.   https://www.archbalt.org/schools/our-schools/addmissions-process/ Please use the above link to find information about the admissions process, scholarships, high school placement test (HSPT - open now),  high school fairs, and information for students with learning differences. I am also attaching the link to begin looking at eligibility for the Knott Scholarship Funds. http://knottscholar.info/secondary-scholarships I have been through both processes, and am happy to help in any way that I can.  Please don't hesitate to send me an email with any questions you may have. Have a great day!

Good evening, I hope everyone had a great first week back to school.  I know that I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know each of my students.  I also enjoyed a nice evening at the CCASTA Tailgate on Friday night. Just a few reminders... 1.  Student counsel speeches are due on Monday 9/9. 2.  Student counsel speeches will take place on Thursday 9/12. 3.  Students will vote for student counsel on Friday 9/13. Some community new... To all my mothers, grandmothers, and female friends, join me on Monday nights beginning in October for Walking with Purpose.  See the CCASTA website at  https://www.ccasta.org/  for more details.  If you can't do Monday nights, there will also be a Tuesday morning gathering as well.  I find that I am so much more connected to my faith when I attend the faith learning experiences here at CCASTA. CCASTA CRS Packaging food for Burkina Faso will take place on September 22nd at 2:00 pm in Brewer Hall.  Please register and/or donate money using

Happy Sunday SAS community!  I am excited to see everyone on Tuesday, September 3rd bright and early.  Remember to bring in all of your signed paperwork. Here is a link to my syllabus for science and social studies. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P-bxm_TnE9UFTf8fTAsHnQQdl_hudqQWZ5Nt-DKHF8Y/edit?usp=sharing Just a few reminders... 1.  We will clap in the 6th grade after the pledge and the patriotic song on Tuesday morning. 2.  Look at your schedules to see if you have PE on Tuesday and dress accordingly. 3.  7th grade take a look at those locker combinations I gave you so that we can get our books in our lockers quickly. 4. Friday September 6th we will take our 1st grade buddies to mass with Archbishop Lori.  He will bless our new Marian Grotto.  All are welcome. 5.  7th grade, we will be attending Adoration on Friday during the Social Studies block.  I will review Adoration expectations before then. 6.  When asked, Mr. Miller said that you can still have a dre