SHOJ - English Language Arts

Parents, Mrs. Engen and I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Holy Land this year. I started sharing my experiences with the students in class today. If you'd like to see any pictures, feel free to check out the videos below. It's a life-changing place! http://animoto.com/play/WgVaiPJlMZ6L1QDjqdYlmA http://animoto.com/play/4CEKzQ0tOMcAeeU6wVvW8A

Dear Families, We'll be placing our order for September on Sept. 5 (2 weeks from now). Please check out the catalog or the reading brochures your students brought home to find books that interest them!  To Shop Online: scholastic.com/readingclub One-Time Class Activation Code: L7ZJ6 Due by 9/5 With Scholastic Reading Club: - Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library - You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child - You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks Each month, your child will bring home Reading Club flyers. Together you can choose from books hand-selected by teachers and experts, and then order online or by returning your order form and payment to me. I 'm excited to get our class reading! Thank you for your support, Miss R. If This Is Your First Time Ordering Online: - REGISTER at scholastic.com/readingclub - ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  L7ZJ6...

Check out the middle school students teaching the younger grades about our school theme -- "I can do  all things through Christ who strengthens me." They did a great job. I'm excited to see those can-do attitudes in class this year. They all shared something they can do.

Students, Welcome back! To help me out a little bit, please fill out this form during your lab time today. Thanks! -- Miss R https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDNRbHFpdmlLejdTczVnZmZELTZDZ3c6MQ membean.com/enroll

Thanks for a great year! As a middle school team, we feel blessed that we get to interact with your children. We'll miss them over the summer and for our 8th graders as they head off to high school.  As we all relax this summer, one of the best things you can do to help your child keep learning and growing is to encourage summer reading. Our school participates in the Scholastic Reading Challenge, so be sure to log your minutes. Each middle schooler made a list of 5 books they would like to read over the summer. If he or she is looking for other ideas, feel free to check out any of the sites below!  Have a wonderful summer.  The middle school team Whichbook Booklamp.org  (the Book Genome Project) \ YALSA’s Teen’s Top Ten: 2013 Whatshouldireadnext.com Good Reads                                             *Check the Listopia se...

In 8th grade and 7B, all book talks must be finished by next Thursday. In those same classes, students can bring in books for extra credit in either grade book. They can earn up to 5 points each in reading and writing. They know the details! We submitted our order to Price Chopper for the reward of reaching 50,000 pages in these three classes. Eighth graders were excited to finish their last quiz of the year in ELA. Some even felt a bit nostalgic for a bit! Next week, we'll be finishing up our read aloud for this quarter, which is excerpts from  The Princess Bride. We will watch part of the movie next week. The last grammar topic of the year will be misplaced modifiers. (Ex: Incorrect: Picking weeds, several worms crawled to the top of the soil.)f Some 8th graders were interested in writing one last paper about The Princess Bride , so they have an optional literary analysis essay. This will be with 40 points if they choose to do it. It's not extra credit, but it is an add...

*Tomorrow is the last day 8th graders can send in their "If you really knew me, you'd know me that...." facts.  If I don't have it, they will not be included in the final product.  Again, students were given over a month to turn this is.  Please email me a Word document or type in the facts in the message. The NED show assembly: Today we had an awesome award assembly in the gym. The entire school sat in faith families to hear about The NED show. It was a great way to wrap up our positive behavior system at Sacred Heart. An option they do have is to purchase yo-yos.  Several children did.  You may still come in before school, after school or send in money with your child for during lunchtime to purchase one if they want.  The yo yo is $7, $10 and $15 depending on what to get and there are accessories available like a holster or replacement strings if wanted/needed.  Please make checks to Sacred Heart.  The items will be available for 5 da...