Welcome to 8th Grade!

Teacher

Mrs. Linda Reichlin

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

2023-2024 Room Parent

Mrs. Courtney Janicki

courtneyjanicki@hotmail.com

Newsletter

March 11, 2024

Dear Parents,

Ahhhh! A full week of teaching and learning. In these days of Lenten Journey…  This week we will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Sacrament of Eucharist.  Both of these sacraments help us understand and prepare for the most glorious celebration, Easter.

NEED TO KNOW:

Wednesday, March 13 – Reconciliation at 1:30 at ICC.    SCIENCE FAIR in Saint Joseph Center.  Students needs to be at the cafeteria by 5:45.

Thursday, March 14 – Science Fair for the school 9:00-10:40

Friday, March 15 – Mass at 9:30 at Immaculate Conception Church.  Please join us.   FREE DRESS – GREEN – DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR MASS

Sunday, March 17 – 8th grade parent night “Getting Ready for High School” 

 

 

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:

Thursday, March 21 – “No Privilege Day”   Student Council is sponsoring a “No Privilege Day” to bring awareness of life in 3rd world communities.  Be on the lookout for information from Student Council.

                                                 MVHS Parent Info Night at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

Friday, March 22 – TREE PLANTING DAY  9:00-11:00    8TH Graders will be the coordinators and helpers as the whole school plants trees, shrubs, and flowers for our Tiny Forest.    Come join us for the procession, blessing, and planting event.

 

Friday, March 29 – 2:15  STATIONS OF THE CROSS  at Saint Joseph Center at 2:15.  Eighth graders will continue the reverent tradition of the living Stations of the Cross.  What a wonderful way to reflect on Good Friday. 

 

THE FLIGHT PLAN

LITERATURE:  Eighth graders are finishing their compare and contrast posters on their biographies.

RELIGION:  Students are looking at the close relationships Jesus had with other people besides the Apostles.  They will have the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday.

Don’t forget to have your child involved in service.

U.S. HISTORY:  After building up some background knowledge, we will be watching HAMILTON.  Please see the recommendation at the end of this email.

We are LEARNERS, FAITHFUL, and KIND.

Change is the end result of all true learning.” — Leo Buscaglia

Blessings,

Mrs. Reichlin


8 Writing – Today we wrapped up our science fair boards and students are writing their final lab reports.  We will have grammar on Wednesday and begin our Suspend Judgement Unit.  Students will be selecting a controversial topic to research two points of view.  This three-page paper will take us to Spring Break.

Sarah Bluhm

8th grade Writing Teacher


This week in 8th science we are studying energy and getting ready for the Science Fair.  Please make sure your child brings their poster board to school Wednesday morning.  If they are binging their project, it can come that morning or it would be fine if they brought it with them and set it up right before the fair that evening.  Children should be here by 5:45.

Thank you for all your help and support with this year’s Science Fair!

-Kasey Bell


Parents need to know that Hamilton is the much anticipated filmed version of the original Broadway production about America’s founders. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote and stars as Alexander Hamilton in the hip-hop-inspired musical. Both young fans of the show and new audiences are likely to be interested in the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning play: It’s a true cultural phenomenon, with easily recognizable songs and references. The story does have mature themes and dangerous rivalry throughout. Language, in certain sections, can be objectionable.  Rated PG-13