Monday, March 23, 2015

Grade 8 ELA

For class today, we are going to use Opposing Viewpoints to find an article:

http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/home?u=nysl_ro_olomhs&p=OVIC

You must use the above link to access the Opposing Viewpoints database.

Friday, March 20, 2015

Morality Project Link

Here is the link to the Libguide for Morality class:

http://mercyhs.libguides.com/morality

Stem Programs Near You!

As part of her Motto Project, senior Molly Martin put together a list of opportunities for Mercy students to become involved with STEM:

FIRST
FLL- FIRST Lego League     4th-8th grade
FTC- FIRST Tech Challenge 7th-12th grade
FRC- FIRST Robotics Competition 9th-12th grade

- these opportunities are at most public schools and at Our Lady of Mercy and McQuaid.
- any girl can join the FIRST team Xcentrics (at mercy) even if they don't go to the school
- For more Information go to : www.usfirst.org/
Camps at RMSC
-Mini- camps (2 ½ hours long)
- Almost Camps ( almost a full day)
- Full Day Camps (Full Day)
- These camps are during most breaks including February and April and Summer
-For more specific information about the camps please go to: www.rmsc.org/Experiences/Camps/

Camps At RIT
Students entering grades 6 - 8 will use RIT's natural environment and high-tech laboratories to explore the biosciences in fun and interesting ways.
To increase interest in engineering and technology in middle school students (Grades 6th - 8th), who not only learn team and process concepts as a result of their projects, but also learn about careers in engineering from professional engineers at the Fair.
WE@RIT week long, summertime, day camp designed to spark an interest in engineering & technology fields among girls grades 5-9
WE@RIT two-day weekend program to introduce physics and engineering concepts in a fun way, while placing emphasis on basic teamwork, creativity, and design.
Two weeks of mind-boggling workshops (math, science, art, computers and technology) for middle and high school students 5-12th grade taught in state-of-the-art labs at RIT.
Summer camp of Robotics Workshops. Multi Agent Bio-Robotics Lab K-12 Outreach Program. Electrical and Microelectronics Engineering at KGCOE
Year around beginner and advance programs. Multi Agent Bio-Robotics Lab K-12 Outreach Program. Electrical and Microelectronics Engineering at KGCOE

For More Information or for camps for older or younger children (these are all middle school age) go to:

Thursday, March 19, 2015

It's Contest Time!



You know what would be the best way to get ready for break? A contest in the library. The winner will receive a Starbucks gift card.

Our question: How many books are in the library?

You can submit your answer to the Jar of Wonders by where you sign in for study hall.

The contest runs from today until Thursday, March 26. On March 26, we will determine whose guess is the closest to how many books are in the library. In case of more than one correct answer, we will randomly draw from the correct answers.

Good luck!

Monday, March 9, 2015

Library Hours This Week

Due to the National Spanish Exam, the library will be closed on Monday from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. ; Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.; and Thursday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

Please plan accordingly.

The library will close at 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Thanks.

Mrs. R

Wednesday, March 4, 2015