Wednesday

Tomorrow all classes are organizing their binders.  This will be a step by step process to get year off right.  Please check the class pages and homeroom page for updates! 

First Full Day!

I hope your child had a great first full day because I sure did!!

All the classes filled out an Interest Inventory today, they are due tomorrow.  Some students needed to get work/cell numbers or e mail addresses from parents. 

Students also got their math text books.  These books MUST be covered by the end of the week.  Math supplies; 2 in Binder, at least 6 dividers, loose paper, graph paper (7th and 8th only) and scientific calculators (7th and 8th only) are due Thursday.  We will be using class time to get organized in a uniformed fashion! :)

We spent the rest of the class time getting to know each other!  Tomorrow we will go over class procedures and expectations! 

Class pages have not been updated yet!  Miss Pelle's homeroom page has updates! :)

Have a great day, and remember school starts at 7:30 and tomorrow is a Mass day!

Summer Aleks!

Hello Parents,
Don't forget, Aleks is an excellent tool to keep your child's math mind fresh over the summer.  Just 15 Minutes 3 times a week will help keep your child on track, and ready for the start of the school year!  I will be checking Aleks usage over the summer, and possibly moving students up in grade level based on their summer performance!  Please feel free to e mail me with any questions. 

Tuesday

Thank you parents and students for the wonderful breakfast this morning! :)

Monday

All class pages have been updated!  Please remember to check the on line grade book!

AFD

All students taht participate in Annual Fund Dinner get to dress out tomorrow! :)  Please check the class pages for updates!

Wednesday

All class pages have been updated!  16 more days!!

Back in the Swing of things

6th, 7th and 8th grade are back to normal math classes today!  Please check the class pages for updates!

PTO Meeting tonight! 

Mandatory Annual Fund practice is at 7:30!!

Monday

6th grade and 8th grade used their class time to finish up benchmarks.  Please check the 7th grade pages for updates. 

Benchmark

Hello!
Sorry there haven't been many updates this week.  Middle School has been Benchmark Testing with me in the computer lab.  Hopefully, we will resume normal classes Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pelle

22 Days Left!

Remember to check class pages daily!  Can you believe there's only 22 days of school left? :)

5 more weeks!

Please continue to check the class pages as well as the on line grade up for updates.  There is still a lot of learning taking place in the last 5 weeks.  Please also check assignment notebooks to help your child stay on top of upcoming assignments and assessments.

Progress Reports

Progress reports went home today! 7th grade students got a copy of their ISP's and a feedback sheet.  Please send feedback sheets back by Friday 5/6.  All class pages have been updated! Have a great weekend!!

Last day of ISTEP

Today was the last day of ISTEP!  We will continue making up missing tests this week.  Tomorrow is a non conduct notice/uniform reminder jeans day!  Progress reports are going home tomorrow! Please check the class pages for updates.

Wednesday

7th grade parents need to check out the homeroom page for updates on flower deliveries.

All spanish grades were sent home with middle school students today.

Check the class pages for updates.

Tuesday

Please continue to schedule appointments after ISTEP.  We will be testing the rest of the week. 

Check class pages for updates!

ISTEP Prep

Both 6th grades, 8th grade and 7 Green practiced for the gridded response ISTEP test. 7 gold will practice tomorrow.  No Homework tonight! :)

Wednesday

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!  Next week starts middle school ISTEP.  We will not be in school Monday, April 25th.  ISTEP starts Tuesday.  Please do not schedule any appointments during ISTEP testing time. 
Check the class pages for updates!

All class pages have been updated!

Back on the Blog!

I so enjoyed the DC/Philly trip with the 8th grade class.  They were so much fun and very well behaved!  There are 6 weeks left til the end of the year and there's still a lot of work to do!  Please continue checking the class pages for updates!

Last post till 4/18

I will be leaving with the 8th grade for Washington DC tonight.  Please check the class pages for updates!

Friday

There is an awful lot of late work in Math.  Please check with your child over the weekend and ask if they owe any work or have homework notices that need to be signed.  Please check the class pages for updates.

Thursday

All class pages have been updated!  Have a great day!

Wednesday

8th grade had a wonderful time at Connor Prairie for the "Follow the North Star" field trip! 

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a relaxing Spring Break!  Please encourage your child to keep working hard in and out of school to have a successful 4th quarter!  Check the class pages daily for updates!

2 More Days!

I know everyone is excited about Spring Break, but there is still work to do this week!
Please check the class pages for updates!

3 more days!

Please remember to check the class pages for updates, just because spring break starts Friday does not mean there will not be homework or work this week!

Friday!

Fish Fry tonight at 5:30!  Come support the 7th grade class.

Please check the class pages for weekend homework!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Please check the class pages for updates...  Due to Middle School absences, some plans have changed.
Hope everyone enjoys the weather.

Wednesday

Hello!
Sorry for missing a post yesterday!  Please check the class page for update. 
Spring Pictures are due 3/18
Flower orders are due 3/18

Tomorrow is the $3 St. Patty's day dress out!

HAPPY PI DAY! 3/14

Today was the first day of the 4th quarter!  Please remember to check the class page every day for updates!

Friday!

Today is the end of the 3rd quarter!  Student led conference forms went out on homework watcher today.  Conferences for 3rd quarter are by request only.  There is a dress out day on St. Patrick's day, $3.00 is due Monday! Check the class pages for assignments.

Thursday

Tomorrow is the end of the 3rd quarter.  Remember to check the class pages daily for updates.

Spring Pictures due back 3/18.

All 7th graders need to bring a dessert in for the fish fry this Friday.

FAT TUESDAY!

What an excellent spirit week!  Thanks to all the student who participated! 

All assignments assigned today will be due Thursday, tomorrow Middle School will have an Ash Wednesday Retreat.

End of the quarter is Friday!

Monday

Friday is the end of the 3rd quarter, check out the on line grade book to make sure your child is up to date on assignments! 

Tomorrow is Green and Gold day! 

Friday

7th grade flower sales information went home with every 7th grader today.  Don't forget Monday is Disney Day.  Yearbook sales have been extended to Monday!  If you're interested in a year book, please have your order form and money turned in by Monday.  Also, spring pictures are due back or paid for by 3/18/11

Spring Pictures went home today!  Please send in money for the pictures or return the pictures!  

Tomorrow is Neon/retro/80's day! 

Dear 7th grade parents,

There is a mandatory 7th grade parent meeting Thursday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm in the Café.  Each student must have a parent present at this meeting to discuss 8th grade events and the DC trip.  Students do not need to attend this meeting! Please e mail Mrs. Parsons if you cannot attend.

Thanks! 

Wednesday

Check the class pages for updates!  

Tomorrow is Plaid day!!!  

Yearbook order due Friday!

 

Dear 7th grade parents,

There is a mandatory 7th grade parent meeting Thursday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm in the Café.  Each student must have a parent present at this meeting to discuss 8th grade events and the DC trip.  Students do not need to attend this meeting! Please e mail Mrs. Parsons if you cannot attend.

Thanks! 

Tuesday

My missing assignments board is very full!  Please check in with your child and make sure they are current with their assignments!

Dear 7th grade parents,

There is a mandatory 7th grade parent meeting Thursday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm in the Café.  Each student must have a parent present at this meeting to discuss 8th grade events and the DC trip.  Students do not need to attend this meeting! Please e mail Mrs. Parsons if you cannot attend.

Thanks! 

Monday - first day of ISTEP.

Everyone in my homeroom did such a great job staying focused and working hard on ISTEP!  We will continue testing tomorrow.

Below is a special not for 7th grade parents, from Mrs. Parsons...

Dear 7th grade parents,

There is a mandatory 7th grade parent meeting Thursday, March 3rd at 7:30 pm in the Café.  Each student must have a parent present at this meeting to discuss 8th grade events and the DC trip.  Students do not need to attend this meeting!

Thanks!  

Friday

Please check classes pages for weekend assignments.

Thursday

Tomorrow is a dress out day for Middle School students that have not received a conduct notice or uniform reminder for the month of February.  Also, yearbook forms went home today and must be returned by march 4th.

Wednesday

Yesterday, all classes went to the computer lab to work on ALEKS and their Individual Success Plans.  There were a lot of students that made getting on ALEKS part of their 2nd goal.  Please encourage your child to get on ALEKS on nights ACE is not assigned!

Monday

I hope everyone is having a great start to the week.  Tomorrow, all classes will be going to the computer lab to work on ALEKS and individual success plans!  Please check the class pages for updates.

What a great week!

Middle School had a wonderful week! There was a lot learning taking place!
All classes pages have been updated.

A few announcements: Congrats to Mitch K, Sam R and Connor G for their excellent grade on the next chapter pretests! These three gentlemen will not be working with their classmates on the next chapter, they will be working on an independent study! Way to go!

7th grade parents

Dear Parents,
The 7th grade class is in need of two parent volunteers to help organize and coordinate fund raising activities and events for the class of 2012. Please e mail Mrs. Parson’s if you are interested!
Thank you.


*all class pages have been updated!

Wednesday

Tomorrow is Spring Pictures!  This is a "dress nice" day, not a free Jeans day!  We will also be taking class pictures tomorrow.  Below is the homework watcher sent out in regards to picture day.

Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day...Students may wear jeans, no holes, tears or shredded jeans. Students may wear shorts of appropriate length..no short shorts...or short skirts...

Shoes should be regular shoes you wear everyday. Shoes will not show in the picture.

If girls wear leggins, you must wear a long top over the leggins. No leggins with a top that is at your waist.

Please make sure you follow appropriate dress requirements.

All class pages have been updated.

Tuesday

All class pages are updated daily with assignments of important information!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope all the Middle School students enjoyed their parties this afternoon!
Check the class pages for updates!

Books on Tape

Middle School did a GREAT job with books on tape!  Thanks to my group, Michael, Ben, Bailey, Jacob, Blanca, Chris, Alyssa and Sarah for your hard work (and fun!).
Don't forget to Dress Out Monday!

Please check the on line grade book for progress report grades and the class pages for weekend assignments. 

Thursday

Tomorrow, middle school will be doing a Books on Tape service project for Riley Hospital.  There will not be afternoon classes tomorrow.  I will only see 6th grade for class since 8th grade has manners day tomorrow.  Assignments for 8th grade will be due Monday!

$3 Jeans day Monday!

Wednesday

Progress Reports come out Friday.  Please continue to check the online grade book and class pages! 

$3 Jeans day Monday!

Spring Pictures 2/17/11

Monday!

Progress reports come out 2/11, please continue to check the grade book website.  Due to my JA, my absences, and the snow days, there are less grades in than normal.  Please take that into consideration when looking at progress report grades.  One bad (or very good) grade can drastically affect your average. 

8 Green, please check your class page for a special announcement!

Welcome Back!

Please check the class pages to see how your class was affected my our absences.
Have a great weekend!

Ice Day

All assignments assigned yesterday WILL NOT be due tomorrow.  I understand that students may have not brought books home yesterday since they were given an extra day!
Enjoy the day off! 

Student Appreciation Day

Today was student appreciation day, all assignments are due Wednesday!  Congrats to Jake Okerson for winning the Saints challenge for the day! Please check the class pages for updates.

2011 Catholic Schools Week Essay contest forms went home with each child today.  Essay's are due 2/7/11.

Registration and payment forms are out.  Please fill out and return to the office.

Friday!

I hope every one has a wonderful weekend.  All class pages have been updated.  Please check to see if your child has homework for the weekend.

Great Field Trip

IT was an excellent day at JA Finance Park.  Ask your child what they learned today.  Thank you to the parent volunteers who helped out.  Please check the class pages for assignments due tomorrow!

Not connected

Holy Spirit did not have Internet today.  If any e mails were sent, please allow a day or two for a reply! :) Hopefully we will be back up and running tomorrow.  Tomorrow is the JA Finance Park field trip for 7th and 8th grade!  All homework assigned today is due Friday (except late work).  Check class pages for assignments. 

Tuesday

Remember to check the class pages and on line grade book daily for assignments and updates!

6th grade Parents,
I'm a little concerned with a few grades in both Green and Gold classes.  Grades are a little low.  This time of year, students tend to let some of their effort slip.  All students are welcome to come in during homeroom and at the end of the day to ask questions on ACE.  Please check the online grade book to see how your child is doing in class.

 

I'm Back!

Thank you so much for all the kind words and prayers.  It was an excellent day back!  Ms. Mills did a great job reviewing ISTEP skills with all classes, and the Middle School students were excellent!
Please check the class pages for updates!

Update

Just wanted to give every body an update...
I will not be at school the rest of the week and part of next week.  I am leaving tomorrow for Arkansas to be with my family and grandmother.  Thank you all for your prayers and concerns.

All ACE and homework assignments will not be due tomorrow.  I will collect homework after I get back. 

Special Thanks

Many of the students and staff are aware of the difficulties my family has been facing the past couple days.  Thank you so much for the thought and prayers. 

7th and 8th grade are done with JA and back to Investigations.  Please check the class pages for updated assignments and concepts covered!

Monday!

Today is the last day for 7th and 8th grade working on JA in math class. Miss Martin is starting Unit 2 with 7th and 8th grade this week.  All students need to bring their math materials to class tomorrow. 
 

First week back

I hope every one had a wonderful first week back after break!  There were a lot of awards given out today to Middle School students for their achievements in 2nd quarter.  Report card grades are post on line.  All Class pages have new updates for weekend assignments. 
Have a great weekend, GO COLTS!

Daily Posts

Class pages are updated every day even if their are no assignments.  Remember to check class pages daily! 

7th and 8th grade continued JA unit 1, Using Credit - A big Decision. 

Wednesday

7th and 8th grade are moving along on their JA lessons.  Today we looked at the advantages and disadvantages of credit cards and played the "Gotta Have It" game.  Ask your child if they made good credit decisions! 

Check out the class pages for assignments. 

Terrific Tuesday!

I hope everyone is transitioning into the second semester with ease!  Remember to check the class pages for daily updates.  All classes have a new post. 

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break! 
Report card grade will be posted on line Friday 1/7.  Please continue to check the online grade book and e mail me with questions or cancers.
7th and 8th grade will be spending the week learning about Financial Institutions.  There will not be much homework assigned in math, so please have you child get on ALEKS!

2 more days!

Tomorrow and Friday will be one day split into two.  Middle school will be watching a movie tomorrow after lunch.  I will be meeting with both 6th grades and 8 Gold.  We will be finishing up benchmarking and working on ALEKS.  I will be leaving for Hawaii :)  tomorrow afternoon and will not be here Friday!  I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Christmas break!  Please try to get on ALEKS a few times over break to keep math skills fresh! 

4 More days!

There have been some issues with students stealing milk in the cafe during lunch time.  If a student is caught they will receive a conduct notice and will have a lunch detention with the teachers on duty the following day. 

7 grade is still benchmarking!  Hopefully everyone will be finished by the end of the week. 

I will not be at school Thursday afternoon and Friday.  I am leaving for Hawaii to visit my brother, dad and nephew for Christmas! :)  I will be posting on the class pages up til Thursday! 

Remember to check the blog, class pages, and on line grade book regularly!

5 days!

Thanks again to everyone that participated in the Joyful Friday and St. Elizabeth's Home service project! 

Please check the class pages for weekend assignments. 

6 day!

Tomorrow is a dollar jeans day for all students to help raise money for St. Elizabeth's home and other families in need during the Christmas Season.  There has been a small amount of participation in 7th grade towards our St. Elizabeth's home service project.  Miss Pelle's homeroom is collecting arts and crafts supplies and books.  The deadline for this service project is Friday.

7th grade is still benchmarking during Math class, there will be no ACE or grades posted.  Please have your child get on ALEKS at home while benchmarking.

7 days!

Just as a reminder, 7th grade will benchmarking during math class, so they will not have ACE for the next couple days (there may not be many grade postings on the online grade book).  Please make sure your child gets on ALEKS to fulfill their math "homework" needs. 

8 days! :)

We are coming to an end to the 2nd quarter.  Please remember to check the on line grade book and let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Mrs. Parsons is checking in with teachers and students on late assignments.  Please check the class pages and assignments notebooks daily!
*Sorry 7th grade did not get a post yesterday, the power serge cut off out Internet! 

9 Day! Brrr!

Holy Spirit is doing a service project for St. Elizabeth's home.  My homeroom has been asked bring in donations of arts and crafts books and supplies or money so i can go and purchase items.  Only 1 student in my homeroom has participated in this service project.  Please bring in items by 12/10! 

10!

10 more days til break!
All class pages have an update!  Please make sure students get their assignments done over the weekend!
Have a great one.

11!

11 more days til Christmas Break!  Remind your child to stay on top of their assignments and upcoming assessments. 

Aleks participation is Low!  This is a very helpful tool that is customized to your child's needs!  Students should be getting on Aleks AT LEAST three times a week!  Parents, please help your child remember to get on!

Note for Choir students!

Choir is going on a field trip tomorrow.  All choir students need to turn in their homework assigned tonight before leaving for the field trip.  Check the class pages for assignments due tomorrow!

We are still experiencing server problems at Holy Spirit.  Teachers do not had e mail or Internet access.

* posting done via palm pre :)

Welcome back!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!  Sorry the class pages are being updated so late, the server at school was down!

No Detention/No uniform reminder Dress out tomorrow!  

As always, remember to check the class pages and on line grade book regularly!

International Fest

7th grade had a GREAT time at the Indy International fest! 

All assignments posted Thursday 11/18/10 are due Monday! 

Have a great weekend!

Reminders!

Tomorrow 7th grade will be going to the International Fest during the day!  All they need is extra spending money, and students need to be in their uniforms!

Advent Activity books went home today with the Oldest/Only children.  

Check the class pages and homeroom page daily for updates!

Progress Reports

Progress Reports are Friday!  Make sure you have your login and password to the on line grade book.  Grades are available to view at all times, not just progress report and report card time! We will not be sending out paper copies of progress reports. 

WEEKEND! :)

Please check your class page for assignments over the weekend!

Also, check the on line grade book to see if your child is missing any assignments!

Have a great weekend, Please encourage your child to get on ALEKS!

Almost the weekend!

Don't forget to remind your child to get on ALEKS as much as possible.  This is an excellent educational tool that meets your child's individual needs.

As mentioned at back to school night (and many times in class) 8 grade needs a scientific calculator for the new chapter Growing Growing Growing.

Please be sure to check the on line grade book and let me know if there are any problems or concerns
kpelle@holyspirit-indy.org

Veteran's Day

Please join us for our Veteran's day prayer service tomorrow at 9:30am in the gym!

As always, check your class page daily for updates!

"Home"work

Please remember what was discussed at conferences.  Just because a child does not have an assignment to "turn in"  does not mean they don't have work to do.  Use your child's ISP's and Smart Goals as part of their homework.  Aleks was brought up in may smart goals and should be used especially when your child does not have ACE.  Check your class page for updates! 

Monday!

I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend!  Way to go 5/6 Football Team! 

Please remember to bring in a can food item this week for our Thanksgiving service project!

Check the class pages for updates!

Almost Friday!

Tomorrow is a No Conduct/No Uniform reminder dress out day for Middle School.  Please be sure your child is still wearing the appropriate dress out attire.  All students need to be in pants (jeans, sweats, etc) and close toe, close heal shoes. 

When checking your child's class page, remember, if there is no assigned ACE, students can still work on ALEKS or their smart goals for math! 

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone is refreshed and ready to work after the long fall break!

Please remember to check the on line grade book and the class sites for updates!

*** Ask you child about "zooming" and "eaking"! ***

Aleks is BACK!

We have been waiting to start ALEKS back up because subscriptions were expiring.  I have just updated accounts and passwords.  To help prevent the "I forgot my password" epidemic, all student passwords are the same as their ALEKS logins.  We will be using the next two days to go to the lab, establish our new logins and passwords and work on new assessments.  Students will have their accounts ready to use right before fall break! :)

Also, the PE blog link is now posted under my "Check It Out"  links! 

Fun Friday!

What a great Spirit Week!  Tonight is the Harvest Hoedown, hope to see you there! 

The $3 jeans day money is now due Monday!  Please send in $3 if you child is planning on dressing out. 

Conference times have gone home, make sure you know you times!

Please check the class pages for updates! 

Finished ISP Friday!

Out of 110 middle school students I only have 9 more ISP's for math to finish!  YAY!  All the classes have been very cooperative while doing one-on-one's.  The goals are fantastic and student's can't wait to share them at conferences! 

Conference time's were sent home today, please ask your child for their conference forms. 

Tomorrow is Green and Gold day and $3 to dress out Monday is due tomorrow.  

Check the class pages for updates  

We Dress Nice Wednesday!

I loved seeing the kids all dressed up!  Everyone looked so nice.  Tomorrow is College Sports day, all students can wear jeans and a college t shirt or sweatshirt!  Please check the class pages for updates.  We are working hard on out ISP's and the kids are working independently while we do one-on-ones. 

Monday! PJ Day!

Great first day of spirit week!  I know i really enjoyed wearing my PJ's today.  Tomorrow is Hat Day.  Students need to come to school in their uniforms and may not exchange hats. 

I was not here for the first three period today, please check the class pages for updates and assignments.

Miss Pelle

Friday!

Please be sure to check the class pages!  Every class has an update!!
All students were given Math Smart Goals worksheets!  All Smart Goals need to be turned in by Tuesday! 
Conference forms due 10/18
Have a great weekend!

End of the Quarter is Near!

Friday is the end of the quarter!  Please keep checking the on line grade book.  All students should know where they stand in all their classes before report cards/student lead conferences. 

All grades will be working on their Smart Goals this Friday.  We will have one-on-one's Wednesday through Friday working on Individual Success Plans!

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  The end of the first quarter is coming up this Friday!  Please check the online grade book regularly.  All students should know where they stand before the end of the quarter.  Please e mail me if you are having trouble logging in to the on line grade book.

Continue to check the class pages (including homeroom!) daily.  I post updates every day!

A Few Things

* 7 Grade - Our new Chapter Accentuate the Negative is all about algebra and integers.  Students need to learn the rules of operations with integers.  We will NOT be using calculators in math class this chapter.  Please encourage your child to NOT use a calculator on homework. 

* With the change in season, and new apparel being purchased; all students need to write their names (or initials) on the tags of their uniforms.

* Fund raiser sales forms due 10/12

* 7th grade PE journals are due 10/18

* Miss Pelle is in need of Kleenex, please send some in if you can!  :)

* Remember to check the blogs and on line grade book!

Check Regularly

Please don't forget to check the on line grade book regularly!  Don't wait til progress reports or report card time!  Also, check your child's blog page daily...  Miss Pelle's homeroom, don't forget our homeroom page too!

Homerooms will be collecting Box Tops for Educations!  Please bring in any box tops to help support Holy Spirit!


Please remember to e mail me with any questions or concerns!