2011 - 2012

Welcome to 8th grade at St. Mary's!

With one foot in childhood and the other testing the waters of adulthood, 8th grade can be quite an adventure!  I'm excited to work with our new 8th grade class as we learn and grow in our Catholic faith.

Yours,

Debbie Caulk

Academic Schedule

7:55 - 8:00    Morning Routine:  Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
8:00 - 8:45    Religion/Confirmation Preparation
8:45 - 9:30    English/Writing
9:30 - 10:15   Math
10:15 -11:00  Science
11:00 - 11:40 Recess/Lunch
11:45 - 12:30 Spelling &Vocabulary/Literature/Spanish
12:30 - 1:15   History / World Geography
1:15 - 2:00     Music (M), P.E. (T/Th), Computer (W/F)

2:00 - 2:30  Exploratory or Study Hall

Any questions can be sent to Mrs. Caulk's email address:  caulkdj@stmaryedw.org

Class Update - October 12, 2011

Religion:  Textbook:  Blest Are We by RCL Benzinger, publisher.  The History of the Catholic Church is the focus of instruction in 8th grade.  We are studying Ch. 6:  The Church and the Empire.  It covers the 6th - 9th centuries and the rise of the Holy roman Empire.  The next test (over Ch. 6) is Friday 10/14.    

English: 

     Grammar:We’re studying  Unit 2:  Nouns. Test date:  Tuesday, 10/18.

     Writing:  Narrative (speciafically News Narratives).  Students will write a news article about their field trip to Edwarsville historic sites.

Spanish:       

     Spanish Flash Cards - List #6. Next test:  10/14

     Lessons - Numbers 1 - 1,000

Spelling/Vocabulary:  

     Root Words Flash Cards/Definitions - List #7.  Next test:  10/14

     Vocabulary Workbook:  Unit 4:  Next test:  10/18

Literature: 

     Reading Anne Frank and journal writing continues to be a daily routine.      

     Literary selection:  News narrative analysis.  Students analyzed three news   articles for hooks, leads, support, interviews, titles, closure, transitions, illustrations.  Students will write a news narrative based on their field trip to historic sites in Edwardsville.

History:  

     U.S. History: Current unit of study =  History of Edwardsville.  

     Geography:  Canada and its provinces. 

Upcoming dates:  

October 14:  Halloween Dance for 7th and 8th graders

October 18:  Leaf Raking at the Stephenson House

October 19 - 21: Trout Lodge class trip

October 28:  Spirit Day

October 31:  All School Mass; Halloween Parade at 1:15; Parties at 1:30

November 1:  All Saints Day (All School Mass)

November 3:  Book Fair Preview for 8th grade

November 4:  Eucharistic Adoration

Yours,

Debbie Caulk

Party Volunteers

Halloween 

Snack/Coordinator:Johnson, Drink:  Heidemann, Activity: ________, Favors:  Richard

Christmas

Snack/Coordinator:  Brinkman, Drink:  Heidemann, Activity:  Ware/Wilkinson, Favors:  ___

Valentine's Day

Snack/Coordinator:  Gerber, Drink:  Manning, Activity: Wilkinson, Favors:  _____