Welcome to 8th Grade!
Teacher
Mrs. Linda Reichlin – 8th grade teacher
Teacher Wish List
- Gently used novels at 8th grade or above reading level
- CD Player
- Gift card to Hobby Lobby for material for prayer cloths
- DVDs: Prince of Egypt, To Kill A Mockingbird, Ken Burns: The Civil War
- Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Cards
2024-2025 Room Parent
Ms. Madison Kamb
Ms. Kalena Osborn
Newsletter
June 2, 2025
Dear Parents,
Can you say “Freshman?” Well, in 7 more school days, that is what you will have. CONGRATULATIONS!!
If you haven’t heard, our kayak trip was amazing! The kids were so fun to be with. They were curious, adventurous, respectful, and present in the moments.
A BIG thank you to our chaperones; Mrs. Nybo, Ms. Youngquist, Ms. Sherlock, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Ryan. Chaperones, please submit your receipt for the ferry ride to Mrs. Dimock for reimbursement.
And, of course, a BIG thank you to Mr. Bell for arranging all of this. I was along for support.
This Friday, the eighth graders will participate in a spiritual retreat at Sacred Heart in La Conner. It is an amazing way to end the 8th grade year. It is in the confines of the school day, so we will take the bus to and from La Conner. If you happen to be in the neighborhood and would like to help facilitate a small group, let me know. Students will have free dress (needs to appropriate for a retreat.) Students will need to bring a sack lunch. I will provide the snacks.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, June 6: 8th grade retreat at Sacred Heart Church in La Conner. 9:00-2:30
MORE DATES TO REMEMBER
Monday, June 9: Teacher appreciation luncheon at Saint Joe’s cafeteria, 11:30-12:30. Volunteers welcome. Please contact Madison Kamb or me if you can help.
Tuesday, June 10: Talent Show 12:30 Celebration of Excellence 6:00 at Saint Joe’s gymnasium
Wednesday, June 11: 8th grade breakfast/brunch Passing of the Light ceremony 10:15 at Saint Joe’s Graduation Mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 6:00
Friday, June 13: Field Day!!! Time TBD
Happy Summer!
THE FLIGHT PLAN
LITERATURE: Eighth graders are reading their novels independently in class and at home. On June 9, both groups will have a final assessment.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Presentations on the first years of forming the new democracy of the United States of America will be given on Wednesday and Thursday.
RELIGION: Students are completing class compliments. These need to be turned in on Tuesday.
We are LEARNERS. We are FAITHFUL. We are KIND.
If you be faithful, you will have that honor that comes from God: his Spirit will say in your hearts, Well done, good and faithful servants.
Blessings,
Mrs. Reichlin
Thank you, 8th grade parents, for all your help and support with our kayak trip! It was one of the best ones I’ve been on!
This week in 8th science we are learning about Newton’s Laws of Physics. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
-Kasey Bell
8 Writing – This week is all about Celebration of Excellence SPEECHES! Student rough drafts are due tomorrow, and we will begin reading our speeches aloud. We will make edits and revise this week as well as practice in the gym with the microphone. It is hard to believe my time with these wonderful humans is nearly over. I am truly blessed to know them and what a privilege to be their teacher.
Sarah Bluhm