Weekend ALEKS

All students have ALEKS assigned as homework for the weekend.  Even tho 7th grade did not have math today (due to the Scecina field trip) they still need to get on ALEKS.  Students should be on for 30 quality minutes over the weekend.
Check class pages for updates.

Thursday

Please make ALEKS a part of your child's daily homework regimen.  ISTEP is right around the corner, and ALEKS is a HUGE helper! 

Middle School permission slips are due tomorrow.  We will be going to Scecina to see Chris Herren speak.  Middle School dress out for non conduct notice.uniform reminder.

Class pages have been updated. 

Tuesday

Some important papers have been sent home with 7th grade students today.  First is a Promise to Keep envelope with information for you and your child.  Second is a permission slip for your child to go to Scecina Friday to see Chris Herren speak.  Permission slips need to be brought back ASAP (tomorrow if possible)   Students will not be able to leave the building Friday is permission slips are not turned in.

Monday

On Friday 3 classes (a total of 60 students) were given a Reading for Understanding worksheet for homework.  This worksheet was given to help students prepare for ISTEP.  Today, 19 students (almost 32%!!!) did not have the assignment completed.  Please sit down with your child every night to review assignment notebooks. 

Check the class pages for updates!

ALEKS

All middle school students must get on ALEKS for 30 minutes over the weekend!!! 

7th grade parents

CYO REVERSE RAFFLE BASKET

Dear Parents of 7^th Grade:

This letter is to ask for your help with the C.Y.O. Reverse Raffle Basket.  Each class helps donate items that will be put in a basket and represent each grade to be sold on Raffle night.  The Reverse Raffle is a BIG fundraiser for CYO athletics. This is an adult event where you can expect catered food, drinks, and fun.

Look for ticket info soon and join us on Saturday, February 11^th from 630pm-11pm at Holy Spirit School.

The Room moms are responsible for making a theme and collecting items for the basket.

Our basket theme will be:  Winter Fun

Basket ideas/items needed:  sleds, scarves, ski gloves, thermal wear, ski bibs, hot chocolate and mugs, hand warmers, boot socks, electric blanket, snuggies, ski goggles, Paoli or Perfect North gift certificates/passes.

Please send the items to school with your child marked CYO raffle basket and Peggy Whitsett’s name on it or give a monetary donation and we will shop for you.  All items/money need to be to school by Friday, February 3rd.   Please contact the room moms with any questions.

Sincerely,

Peggy Whitsett, Kris Newhart, Amy Taylor, Laura Johnston & Claudia Lozano

Peggy Whitsett-Lead                                   317-696-2514              mjwhitsett@aol.com

Kris Newhart                                      317-525-5817              newhartlbg@aol.com

Laura Johnston                                                                                 indycake@aol.com

Amy Taylor-Asst                                317-313-1094              taylorfam4@sbcglobal.net

Claudia Lozano-Asst                                   317-363-6783              claudia-lozano@sbcglobal.net

Classroom Party Coming up!!!!!

When:  February 14, 2012 at 2pm

Our class will have a Valentine’s Day party.

If you would like to help this day or send some treats to school with your child that would be great!!!!    Please contact me. Info is below.  All are welcome to help!

If you have still not paid the PTO activity fee of $20, can you do so soon?  This fee helps cover the cost of the Fall party, Valentines Party, and Teacher’s Appreciation Week in May. You may send a check in to school office made payable to Holy Spirit PTO (Envelope states PTO Activity Fee)

Our classroom party time is Tuesday, February 14^th at 2pm

Room Reps:

Peggy Whitsett - mjwhitsett@aol.com

Kris Newhart – newhartlbg@aol.com

Thursday

Class pages have been updated!  Even though weekly goals have not been set for ALEKS, students still need need to on ALEKS 3-5 days a week, this will help fill any gaps before ISTEP!

Wednesday

Don't forget the 7th grade parent meeting tonight!! :)

Check the class pages for updates

Tuesday

There is a mandatory parent meeting tomorrow at 6:30 in the Cafe for 7th grade parents and students. 

Check the class pages for updates.

7th grade parents

We are looking for chair and co-chair to lead the 8th grade fundraising activities. Please notify Mrs. Parsons before Wednesday if you are interested.

This person(s) will coordinate 8th grade activities.  They will organize meetings and make sure all committees have chair and co-chairs.  They are not responsible for leading each activity.

We would like to have a meeting for all parents and students to kick off the responsibilities of this fundraising goal for DC and 8th grade activities.

We know this is short notice, however, we need to meet this week to kick off flower sale and fish fry.  Please join us for a meeting on Wednesday, January 18th at 6:30 pm in the Cafe`.  Each student and one parent need to be present at this meeting.

May God Bless,

Rita

Monday - Service Day

Middle School did a great job working on Books on Tape for Riley!

Check the 7th grade class pages for updates!

Friday!

I hope 8th grade had a nice time on their field trip!  Both 8th grades did not have math today.
Check the class pages for updates.  7 White has a lot due Monday.

Report cards and benchmarks went home today! 

$3 red out day Monday!!!

Thursday

Sorry for the delay in posts!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Break!  I sure did! :)
Class pages have been updated.

Tuesday

Just a few reminders...
** HS Christmas movie, Wednesday afternoon.
** Noon dismissal Thursday
** Mass will be on Thursday this week, 7th grade specials will be a B day.
** Monday after break, 7th grade has gym! 1/9/12
** Don't forget about ALEKS over break, learning is repetition!  ALEKS will help keep your math minds fresh over break! 

Check the class pages for updates.

Week before Christmas!

Please check the class pages for updates.  There will be assignments and assessments this week.

7th grade Spanish test 12/20!!

Final Days of Benchmarking

We will be finishing up benchmark testing today and tomorrow!

Excellent job to the following students for triple digit growths...

Reading - Jared, Austin, Dana, Hannah B, Collin Co, Nick, Cody, Jackie,
LA - Theresa, Sabina, Caroline, Taylor B, Marissa M, Joseph, Hannah B, Austin,
Science - Mary, Max, Chrystian, Austin, Montse,

Final Days of Benchmarking

We will be finishing up benchmark testing today and tomorrow!

Excellent job to the following students for triple digit growths...

Science - Molly, Margaux,
Reading - Chrystian, Eamon, Jylian,
LA - Max, Jacob L, Macarena, Katie D, Natalie, Alex A,

Benchmarking Day 6

I will be updating the blog through out the day with the students who have gotten triple digit growths!
Great Job to the following students...

Reading - Paul, Josh, Cody, Rachel, Montse, Sam, Jackson, Cierra,
LA - Dylan, Isenia, Andrew, Jacob M, Blanca,
Math - Dana, Katie B,
Science - Adrian, Blanca, Tom R,

Benchmarking Day 5

I will be updating the blog through out the day with the students who have gotten triple digit growths!
Great Job to the following students...

Math - Layne, Mary,
LA - Alex B, Marlie, Molly, Taylor B, Alex J., Zach, Mitch, Michaela, Sophia, Sarah, Michael, Mario,
Reading - Taylor B, Jalen, Layne, Sam R, Michaela, Sarah, Katie D, Hayley,
Science - Grace W., Jared,

Benchmarking Day 4

I will be updating the blog through out the day with the students who have gotten triple digit growths!
Great Job to the following students...

Math - Adrian, Haylee, Brooklin, Sabina, Joseph, Mckynzie, Cierra, Austin, Rachel,

Science - Layne, Alex M, Joseph, Jacob Mc

LA - Haylee, Mia, Imani, Matt, Nate,

Reading - Taylor B, Haley, Jacob Mc, Aaron, Nate, Tom R,

Help needed!

Nursery Care Volunteers Needed
If you are an adult, teenager, or middle school student that enjoys young children, consider volunteering in the nursery.  Nursery Care Volunteers are needed during the Sunday 10:30 mass.  If interested, please contact Christy Stratton at 402-6316 or battastratta03@hotmail.com.

Thank you,

Christy Stratton

3rd day of Benchmarking

I will be updating the blog through out the day with the students who have gotten triple digit growths!
Great Job to the following students...

Math - Alex B, Alex H, Emily, Jalen, Richie, Wyatt, Mitch, Hayley S, Tom M, Alex A, Margaux, Katie D,

LA - Erin, Jalen, Denni, John, Jordan, Marysa,

Science - Landon, Alyssa,

Reading - Erin, Tony, Grace M, Jack W, Joey, Alex B, Jace, Sam D, Marysa, Kiley,

2nd day of Benchmarking

Excellent job to the following students for getting triple digit growth on math benchmarks...
Tom, Imani, Ben, Taylor, Collin, Mia, Grace, Emili, Michaela, Jordan, Michael, Sarah, Aaron, Abby, Chris,  Jacob Mc!  Keep up the good work!

*** There will be Specials Wednesday due to the Holy Day Thursday- 7th grade has GYM tomorrow!

Benchmark

Middle School will be Benchmarking during math this week,  Today 6th Gold, 8 Green and 7 Gold went to the computer lab to work on their math benchmark.  Since we will be using math class to benchmark the class pages will not be updated as frequently this week.  Also, there will not be "assigned" homework; so students need to be utilizing ALEKS 3-5 times this week to keep their math minds fresh!

Tomorrow 6 White, 8 Gold and 7 White will be benchmarking.

Friday!

Check the class pages for updates!  There is homework over the weekend.  Next week we will be Benchmarking during math class! 

Thursday

Don't forget your $2.00 to dress out tomorrow. Class pages have been updated

Wednesday

Holy Spirit had a wonderful Mass with out Sister Parish.  We are having a $2.00 jeans day Friday to help raise money for new uniforms for the students in Honduras!

Middle School did not make it to the computer lab today because 4th and 5th are benchmarking.  Middle School is starting benchmarks next week.  I will be taking all classes to the lab to benchmark.  When they finish their benchmarks, we will set Aleks goals!  Students still need to get on ALEKS even tho their are no goals set for this coming week!

Class pages have been updates.

Tuesday

Sorry I didn't get to post yesterday, I had a dental appointment at 2:30 that lasted til 6:30!!  All class pages have been updated!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please check the class pages for updates, some classes do have assignments over break!

Short Week!

We are not in school this Wednesday 11/23!  Now that's something to be thankful for! 

Progress report grades are on line.  Check the class pages for updates.

We got Spirit!

What a great spirit week!  Just a reminder, Monday is the middle school dress out day for non conduct/uniform reminders.  Also, progress report grades have been moved to Monday, but you can check the on line grade book any time.

Character day

LOVED the costumes today!  Tomorrow is Green and Gold day.  No face paint, or colored hair spray.  It's green and gold clothing only.

Check the class pages for updates. 

Progress report date has moved from Monday to Friday due to grade book issues, but you can also check your child's grade using the on line grade book. 

Aleks Goals are due 11/30.  DO NOT WAIT TIL 11/29 to start them! :)

Wednesday

8 Green is the only class that has ACE due tomorrow.  All other classes need to get on ALEKS tonight.  Please Check the class pages for updates.

Everyone looked so nice today for dress out day!  Tomorrow is Character day!

Tuesday

ALEKS GOALS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!

7th graders, you were given the code to re-new your subscription last Wednesday!  I just authorized a few students just now, this needed to be done Friday!

Monday!

Hello!!
Sorry for the late post!  The server has been down at school, and I am just getting home to my computer to give you some updates!  Not only has the server been down, but so has the on line grade book.  I will be entering grades tonight, so they should show up on your end by tomorrow.

Mrs. Moran, Mrs. G and I went to the National Middle School Association Conference last week and had a great time and learned a lot.  I came back to a wonderful report from my Substitute!  Thanks Middle School!

Aleks goals are due Wednesday!  Some 7th graders need to get on tonight and renew their subscription!

Class pages have been updated! 

Monday

Remember that ALEKS goals are due Wednesday!  These are weekly goals, and should not be started Tuesday night! 
Check the class pages for updates!

Thursday!

All ACE assignments that were assigned today, are due Monday due to tomorrow's service day!
Looking forwards to growing to greatness tomorrow during our faith filled Friday!

Aleks Goals

Just as a reminder, ALEKS goals are due on Wednesdays.  This is a WEEKLY goal, students should not be waiting til Tuesday night to start their ALEKS homework.  There are many times through out the week where students can take the Initiative to ask to get on ALEKS during the school day.  Before specials, Wednesdays before Mass, after school at extended care, ISP time, Cadet teaching, etc. 

Happy Halloween!

Thanks room moms for a great party!  Please be safe Trick or Treating tonight.
Class pages have been updated!

Fall Break!

Excellent night of conferences!  The students did a great job communicating their goals and data!  I hope everyone has a wonderful fall break!  8 Green, 7 White and 7 Gold went to the lab to work on ALEKS today.  I did not see 6th grade or 8 Gold.  Aleks goals are due 11/2.  Don't wait til 11/1 to start working,. 

Halloween Party

Parents,

 

We will hold our Halloween Party on Monday, October 31 at 2pm.  All are welcome to join us.  If you would like to send in a sweet treat with your child, we will put it on the dessert table.   We will be providing non-dessert foods for them.  Thanks!

Conferences Tonight

Please be on time for student led conferences tonight. Check the class pages for updates. 8 Green, 7 White and 7 Gold did not meet today due to noon dismissal.

Almost Fall Break!

Two more half days, and student lead conferences til fall break!  But who's counting! :)
All class pages, and homeroom page has been updated.

Friday!

Finally rhe rain is gone!!!  Please check the class pages for updates, and enjoy the weekend.

Thursday

Conference forms for Miss Pelle's class went home today.  Please ask your child for the conference sheet.
Check class pages for updates.

Wednesday!

All classes went to the Lab to work on ALEKS.  Students did a much better job at meeting their goals this week, but some students still need to make ALEKS a priority at home and during their free time at school.  Check the class pages for updates

Tuesday

ALEKS goals are due tomorrow.  ALL students are expected to meet their weekly ALEKS goals.  Even students that don't have regular Internet.  There are many times throughout the week that students can get on ALEKS at school.  During homeroom time, ISP time, before Mass, or end of the period work time.  Please encourage your child to use ALEKS through out the week!

Monday

Aleks goals are due Wednesday!  Please have your child get on ALEKS 3-5 nights a week.  If your child does not have Internet, or ALEKS does not work, please send me an e mail.  There are many times throughout the week that your child can get on ALEKS.  They need to take Imitative to ask a teacher if they can get on during the day!  Especially during ISP time.

End of 1st quarter!

Today was the last day of the first 9 weeks!  Middle School has done a great job!  Keep it up! 
Check the class pages for updates.

Thursday

Just a friendly reminder that students need to be getting on ALEKS every night!  Many classes do not have homework tonight, so this would be a perfect ALEKS night!
Check the class pages for updates

First day of Aleks Grades

All classes went to the lab today to work on ALEKS.  As a whole, all students met their goal from last week to this week, and some went beyond! WOW!  Some students still need to get in practice of using ALEKS a few nights a week.  Their weekly goals are going to be counted as homework grades.  Ask your child how they did on their ALEKS goal, and what their goal is this week.

Monday!

The end of the grading period is Friday!  Remember to check the on line grade book.

Thursday

As a reminder, ALEKS goals need to be worked on daily!  And there is nothing wrong with working beyond the set goal!  Check the class pages for updates! 

Successful day!

We got in the lab to go to work on Aleks today!

Check out www.aleks.com with your child tonight to see what they are working on!  All students received a login (and their password is the same) and started an assessment.  All students also received an ALEKS log sheet that must be kept in their math binders under the handouts section. 

This program is based on your child's individual needs and can help our child grow!  Please support and encourage your child to get on ALEKS as much as possible.  Now when there is "no ACE"  assigned, your child can be working towards their weekly goal!  Please note, the goals that are set on Wednesday's are WEEKLY goals and should be be expected to be completed in one sitting.  So it is not recommended that students try to finish their weekly goal on Tuesday night!

Homework for each student is to finish their assessment by 10/12. If they completed their assessment in class, their homework is to complete there assigned number of objectives on their log sheet by 10/12.

if you have any questions or concerns, please e mail me!  :)

Tuesday

Can you believe we are approaching the end of the first 9 weeks!  Please keep checking the blogs and assignment notebooks for homework assignments and assessment dates.  Also, don't forget to check the on line grade book. 

Fingers crossed that middle school get to go to the computer lab tomorrow!  I have gotten good reports from other teachers that the lab is up and running well!

Monday!

Congrats to the new members of student council!  Please check the class pages for updates.  Many classes have assessments this week. 

Friday

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

Thursday!

What a great day!  The Middle School Student Council speeches were awesome!  Great job to all students that participated.  The other students did a great job being active listeners and were very supportive.  The schedule was different today, so some classes did not meet.  Check the class pages for updates.

Tomorrow is a Middle School dress out day! 

Wednesday

I'm sorry to say that Middle School did not make it to the lab for Aleks today.  We had the Comcast guy out here all day working on our connection.  Please check out the class pages to see what happened in class today! :)

Tuesday

Sorry for the blog post delay!  I do not have Internet in my room, so this is coming from home! :)
Tomorrow (fingers crossed) we will be going to the computer lab to start our ALEKS Wednesdays.  Students will get an individual log on their ALEKS performance.  3 out of 6 classes got their passwords today.  Check out the class pages for updates.

Monday

Apparel orders were delivered today!  Check over your order to be sure everything is there.  If you are missing something, contact the office.

Friday!

The rumor of Middle School going to the computer lab is still true.  This may change is technical issues arise!  Fingers crossed!!  Check the class pages for weekend assignments.

Wednesday!

I heard Middle School may be able to go to the lab next Wednesday to get started on ALEKS!  I will keep you posted as we find out more!

Ambassadors taught their first lesson today!  They did a great job! 

Check the class pages for updates.

Tuesday

There will be a spanish club starting at Holy Spirit.  Flyers will be coming home soon!

Class pages have been updated.

Monday!

All class pages have been updated.  Check out tonight's homework!

Friday!

I hope everyone is looking forward to a nice weekend!  Box top information was sent home today!
Check out the class pages for updates.

Thursday!

Hope everyone is having a great week!  Remember to check the class pages and on line grade book!

Aleks

I know at back to school night we talked about ALEKS being incorporated your child's grades.  This is still the plan, but between benchmarking and construction being done on the computer lab, we have not been able to go to the lab as a class to go over procedures and update accounts.  I will keep you posted on when we will be going to the lab asap!

Check out 7 Gold!

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Tuesday

Remember, progress reports come out this Friday.  We will not printing out progress reports.  They will be available to view on line, but feel free to view your child's grade at any time!  We encourage your feedback or questions about grades or assignments.  Also, please note that there may not be a lot of grades for some classes, or there may be many completion/participation type grades.  During the first few weeks of school, we spend a lot of time establishing our classroom culture, community and procedures. 

Please check the class pages for updates!
Have a great night :)

Monday

Progress report grades will be avaibale to view online Friday!  Please let us know if you can't view your gradebook online.
Check out the class pages for updates!

Friday

What an excellent week.  Check all class pages, every class has homework except 6 White and 8 Gold

Thursday

Tomorrow is a day of remembrance of 9-11.  Students may dress out, but this is not a spirit day.  Clothes need to be appropriate.

Please review the car pool procedures!  This will help cut down on Tardies.

Trash Bag AND Family connect are due tomorrow!

Wednesday

Congrats to the 8th graders for getting their Green shirts today!  Every ones looked so sharp!
All class pages have been updated, including homeroom! Have a great night.

Tuesday

I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend!  Remember to check the blogs and online grade book regularly for updates.  If you have problems with logging into the on line grade book please e mail me!

Thursday

8 Tardies today, consider using the Sadlier carpool lane. 
Have a great Friday and Monday off!

Wednesday

Much better getting to school on time!  We only had two tardies!  Keep it up! 

Tomorrow is the first dress out day for middle school!  Students may wear, jeans, shorts (no short-shorts) basketball shorts, Bermuda shorts.  No flip flops!

Pass words for the online grade book were passed out today.  Please log in in and e mail me if there are any problems. 

Tuesday

Please make sure you are getting to school by 7:30!  Yesterday and today I had a combined total of 18 tardies!   Thursday is the first Middle School dress out day!  Check the class pages for updates.

*School e mail has been down yesterday and today.  If you have sent me an e mail, I apologize for the late response, and will reply as soon as we are back up and running! 

Tuesday

Please make sure you are getting to school by 7:30!  Yesterday and today I had a combined total of 18 tardies!   Thursday is the first Middle School dress out day!  Check the class pages for updates.

Monday

The middle school students looked so nice for picture day!  The first Middle School dress out day is this Thursday.  Students may wear jeans!  Check the class pages for updates.

Friday!

There is weekend homework!  Check the class pages for updates!

Reminder, Picture day is Monday!  No Jeans!! 

Thursday

Remember to check the class pages and assignment notebooks for assignments.
Tomorrow is faith filled Friday! 

Wednesday

Middle school did a pretty good job turning in their first homework assignments.  There were only 4 out of all 125 middle school students!  Keep it up, and let's all try for 0 late homeworks. 
Check the class pages for updates.

Check the class pages!

Today we practiced note taking and reviewed concepts from last year.  The notes taken in today's class will help with the homework, so binders should go home tonight.  

All classes pages are updated!  Every class has a homework assignment.  When checking your child's assignment notebook tonight, they should have something written in the math section! 

Monday - First Quiz

All classes took their first quiz today! Ask your child how they did and what type of questions were asked! :)
We also finished math vocab.  Tomorrow all classes will start review, note taking, and homework!  Class pages will start being updated tomorrow!

Weekend homework

Enjoy a math-homework free weekend!  This is a rare occurrence! :)

All class worked on their first vocab assignment.  We discussed the difference between a good definition and a bad definition.  We will finish vocab on Monday! There are no posting on class pages!

Enjoy your weekend!!

Thursday

Tomorrow is Faith Filled Friday.  Ambassadors are allowed to wear their Faith in Actions shirts.

Yesterday, all classes were asked to view the blog for homework.  There was a special message left on each class page.  There were only about 3-4 students from each class who visited the blog and completed the task.  Congrats to 7 White for the most participation!  Please check the blog daily! 

All classes organized their binders today!  There is no homework tonight.  Class pages do not have an update.  Homeroom page has been updated!

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.