Grade: 6B - Religion

GRADE 8R anD 8T - Religion

7G - Religion and ILA

Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City

Back to School

September  2009

            Welcome to a new school year.  I am looking forward to working with your child and helping them reach their potential.  If at anytime I can be of service to you in this matter please do not hesitate to contact me.  I can be reached either through the school office or my e-mail kgibbons@sainthelenaschool.org.

Religion

            6B  Blest Are We 

                        We will focus on the Bible especially the Old Testament, Mary and prayer life.  Later in the school year we will begin preparation for Confirmation.  More information on this will follow.

            8R and 8T  Blest Are We

                                    We will focus on the History of the Church, saints and holy people of the Church and our prayer life.

            7G  Blest Are We

                        We will focus on the Life of Jesus and how to follow Him in our own life.  We will also study holy people of the Church and prayer life.

 7G  ILA

            Vocabulary

                        Unit of words given bi-weekly, work completed independently and in small groups.

            Writing

                        Grammar, Compositions and Poetry expressed in different forms

            Reading

                        Classroom novels, stories from Anthologies and book reports

                                    Classroom novels:

                                                1.Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan

                                                2.Downriver by Will Hobbs

                                                3. Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

                                    Book Reports

                                                2 independent books read for each trimester

                                            (A list of book choices have been given to your child)   

Homework

            Homework is given each day except Friday.  It can be found on the St. Helena Website and in your child’s assignment book.  All missed homework must be completed within a reasonable time upon the child’s return to school.  This time will be determined by teacher, parent and child. Incomplete assignments will result in a lowered homework grade.

Grades

            Grades will be based on major test, quizzes (average out to major test), projects, homework, preparation and participation in class   

Thank you for your cooperation and I look forward to working with you and your child this year.

                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                   Mrs. Kathryn Gibbons