8-1: Ms. Risolo (ELA and Religion)
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welcome to ela!Welcome to 8th grade ELA!
I am so excited to begin my first year at St. Agnes Cathedral School. I attended SUNY Cortland and have my undergraduate degree in Adolescence Education for English (7-12). The students and I will be learning side by side as I go back to school for my masters degree in Literacy virtually through SUNY Oneonta.
I am looking forward to a challenging, yet exciting year. Let's get started!
Room: 202
e-mail: mrisolo5546@stagnes-school.org
Phone extension: x801
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: Google classroomNotes and homework assignments can be found on Google Classroom. Please check DAILY for all assignments, announcements, and important information.
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ELA
This year in ELA we will read novels, short stories, and poetry while using reading strategies to discover deeper meanings. We will also learn new writing strategies to create literature of our own as well as continuing to build vocabulary and grammar skills.
It's my goal that students will come away this year with a love of reading and a greater understanding of the workings of our language.
Texts for this Year:- The Giver by Lois Lowry
- The Outsiders by SE Hinton
- Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose
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ReligionOur religion focus this year is on preparing students for and guiding them through the process of Confirmation. Students will complete assignments related to the Sacraments in their Confirmation notebooks.
In addition, students will complete a monthly project in their Spiritual Adoption notebook. They will track the development of an unborn child from conception to birth, praying for their child along the way!
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Notes
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Special Schedule
A: Spanish (2), Computer (7)
B: Gym (7)
C: Spanish (1)
D: Spanish (1)
E: Library (2)
F: Art (7)
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Yearbook info
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Extra Help
Extra help will be offered during our flex period on E days and on Google Meet via request.
Children must inform me ahead of time that they are in need of extra help!
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Important datesMONDAY, MARCH 1: Trimester 3 Begins
TUESDAY, MARCH 2-FRIDAY, MARCH 5: 2nd iReady Diagnostic
FRIDAY, MARCH 5: 12:00 Dismissal
TUESDAY, MARCH 9: Picture Re-Take Day
THURSDAY, MARCH 11: 12:00 Dismissal; Parent-Teacher Conferences
FRIDAY, MARCH 12: 12:00 Dismissal; Parent-Teacher Conferences
FRIDAY, MARCH 19: Virtual Day (8:15-11:00)
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Virtue of the Month: Holiness"Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see teh Lord."--Hebrews 12:14
"As he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect of your conduct"-1 Peter 1:15
" 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!' they cried to one another. 'All the earth is filled with his glory.'"-Isaiah 6:3
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A Prayer for HolinessBreathe in me, O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me, O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, that I love only what is holy.
Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me so, O Holy Spirit, that I may always be holy.
Amen.
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28aResponsorial Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21Gospel Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
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Lunch and Recess
Lunch: 12-12:12-30
Recess: 12:39-1:21
Students are expected to use appropriate behavior in the cafeteria and on the playground.
Al stdents must bring their lunch in a disposable bag. Everything must be thrown out at the end of the day!
All students should bring a water bottle back and forth to school every day to keep in the classroom. (Our school water fountains will not be functioning during this time.)
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