Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, informally named as Francesco, was an Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher. He founded the men's Order of Friars Minor, the women’s Order of Saint Clare, the Third Order of Saint Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. Wikipedia
Born: Assisi, Italy
Died: October 3, 1226, Assisi, Italy
Full name: Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone
Feast: 4 October
Quotes
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

For it is in giving that we receive.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
------------------------------------------------God Bless Saint Patrick School! The beginning of our
100th year! 

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For your convenience, an easy way of our communication is through e-mail: fbalzofiore@stpatrickssi.org. If you need to reach me before dismissal, it is best to send a note to school that morning, with your child, as I do not always retrieve my messages until the end of the school day. You may always call the school office in an emergency.
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 ELA Common Core Standards   https://catholicschoolsny.org
 (click onto resources for parents then ELA 7)

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SCHOLASTIC book orders CODE: LFQL6
If you are ordiering on line please do so the evening before the order due date. 

The following is a list of treats that your child may bring in to their fellow students to celebrate birthdays. Goodie bags are not allowed.:

KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPY TREATS (Plain)
NABISCO OREO COOKIES (Regular, no flavored cookie)
HOSTESS TWINKIES(Plain)
PEPPERIDGE FARM GOLDFISH CRACKERS (Cheddar flavored) 
PHILLY PRETZELS (NO DIPPING SAUCES)
KIDDIE KAKES BAKERY
LAYS POTATO CHIP (PLAIN ONLY)

October 22, 2018

7th grade   

Reading/writing both groups:
1. Read chapters 24 through 27 by Tuesday, 10/23 and     
    annotate vocabulary as well.
2. Complete Research questions on page 37 in My Perspectives
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3. Return your Commitment Prayer Statement by Oct. 23 for              Oct. 27 Mass. Any questions regarding the Mass please call     
    the Religious Education Office. 
4. Please bring in donations for the Playbill.

It's that time again! As in the past, it has been customary for each grade to take a Full Page Playbill Ad for our school play. The production this year will be "Cinderella". Would you be so kind as to participate in the Ad for 7th grade by contributing $3.00? This will help to defray the cost of the Ad, (Due by  Nov. 2nd.)  If anyone wants to draw the Playbill Ad page please see me. Thank you!

7th Grade 
Religion: Chapter 5 test Wed. 10/24

6th Grade 
Religion: Chapter 4 test Tues. 10/23  

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Assessments for ELA (both 7th-grade groups) and religion for 6th and 7th grades will be listed here at least 5 days before being administered.  

• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes for both 7th grades will be standard on every Friday unless I inform students otherwise (they will not be listed.) 
• ELA quizzes will be given with at least 2 days notice. Pop quizzes will be given randomly, but not often.  
• I will be considerate when there are more than two tests given on the same day and postpone it for the following day. 

**Absent notes are mandatory and due on return to school**
   ** Remember to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Please hand in your contribution envelope directly to the celebrant priest or bring in the Church bulletin signed by the celebrant priest at the Church you are attending if you are a non-parishioner on Mondays. **