Grade 7 Class
February 2012
Once again, it's been a couple weeks and I apologize for the delay!
CONGRATULATIONS and a huge pat on the back to all of you and your families - we raised over $6000 at the pasta dinner night and I am so proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of people.
Reminders - Catholic Schools Week Activities:
PRO-D DAY - Wednesday, February 8th INSTEAD of Friday, February 10th. This is due to a pro-d event the staff is attending on Wednesday; sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!
SKATING on Monday, Feb 6th! This is a schoolwide activity in the afternoon. Do not forget your skates and appropriate clothing.
GEO CHALLENGE - Monday, Feb 6th. Congratulations to our class finalists and I encourage you to read up on some geography over the weekend! Invite your family to come watch, our class' challenge will begin at 10:30 am.
HOOPS FOR HEARTS - we'll be doing a fundraiser on Thursday where you can donate money to Burns Lake's recent mine explosion tragedy. There will be prizes involved, as well!
MOVIE - Friday afternoon will close the activities with a movie; any suggestions of reasonable, somewhat educational films will be taken into consideration.
Routine School Work
Spelling Vocabulary booklets - handed out Monday, due Thursday, spelling test Friday - weekly!
Spelling is on hiatus as we prepare for FSA testing!
Science - Your 4.2 Lab is due Monday, as is your 4.3 Handout/CYU Questions.
Math and LA - FSA tests will begin the week AFTER this week. You can find examples of questions online if you'd like to be proactive.
Social Studies - Our history lessons continue...only this time we'll be travelling to the depths of Mesopotamia. EXCELLENT work on your current events analysis' and protest/support magnets. I am very proud of you.
Projects
Science - Time to start thinking about your Science Fair Project! Need ideas? I will send some home! *Optional.
Have a blessed week.
Grace and peace,
Ms. Stam
As always, please don't hesitate to call (250.847.9414) before or after school hours or e-mail me any time (kstam@stjosephsschool.ca).