June 2009

Summer Vacation!

It’s hard to believe that the school year is over – May especially was filled with so many activities for our 8^th graders.   We had a great time at the Wisconsin Dells for our Safety Patrol trip and thank the wonderful people at the Burlington Police Department who helped make this so much fun.   Friday, May 22 we traveled to Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry and Navy Pier.   Thanks to Mr. Hartzell and the wonderful people at Shoreline Sightseeing, we enjoyed a complimentary architectural boat ride down the Chicago River – it was a wonderful day!   The month of June brought our graduation activities – the class prepared a wonderful All School Mass and thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Poltrock and Mrs. Mastelier, the graduation ceremony was beautiful!   Thank you also to Dr. Tim Smith and Mrs. Thorngate for helping with the graduation song.

I have enjoyed this year very much and loved working with all of the kids.   Thank you for making my first year so memorable and enjoyable. The kids worked very hard this year and I am very proud of their accomplishments!  

Please note the following information:

-          We will be color-coding notebooks/folders for specific subjects next year – I have requested red to be used only for Religion 7/8 notebooks and folders and blue for 7/8 math notebooks and folders.   You will definitely need 2 notebooks for math.  

-          Class of 2010 – remember to bring in your 7^th grade religion/math notebooks and folders for extra bonus points right away in September.

-          We will be scheduling a Ropes trip to Covenant Harbor in the early fall.   Watch for the upcoming date.

-          Please note some of the updated math websites that can help keep skills sharp.

-          Note the reading list that Mrs. Roanhouse suggested.

-          Stay safe and remember to make God part of every day!

In closing, you (moms and dads) might not realize how much your kids appreciate you and love you. Here is a list the 8^th graders  made during one of our last Fully Alive/Religion classes.   Enjoy and pat yourselves on the back for a job well done! Have a wonderful and relaxing summer!

                        TOP 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PARENTS

1.                    You are your parents’ greatest treasure and no matter what your parents will always love you!

2.                   Parents understand because they have already been through it all.

3.                   Parents love ALL of their children equally.

4.                   Parents know a lot – ask them about it!

5.                   They will always be proud of you even if you don’t succeed.

6.                   Parents are our rides until that glorious day when we turn 16.

7.                   Parents never get thanked enough.

8.                   Parents are our 1^st monetary support systems and they work hard to provide for you.

9.                   They always find out what you’re doing – so be good!

10.                Parents always want to keep in touch with you so don’t ignore their calls!