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 (November/December)
- 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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Announcements8th grade students will take their yearbook photos on Tuesday, December 1.
Students should come in a white dress shirt. Boys should wear a tie.
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Extra Help
Extra help will be offered via Google Meet on Tuesdays from 3:00 to 3:30 PM, as well as during our flex period on E days.
Children must inform me ahead of time that they are in need of extra help!
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Important datesMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Last day of the trimester
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4: 12:00 Dismissal
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception; 2 PM Mass in the Cathedral
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10: 12:00 Dismissal; Parent-teacher conferences
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11: 12:00 Dismissal; Parent-teacher conferences
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23: Beginning of Christmas recess
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DECEMBER Virtue of the Month: Patience
Patience is a fruit of the Holy Spirit that gives us the ability to wait with openness and acceptance for God’s guidance.
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God." -Philippians 4:6
"Love is patient, love is kind."-1 Corinthians 13:4
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Saint Agnes- Pray for us!
O glorious St. Agnes, you served God in humility and confidence on earth and are now in the enjoyment of
His beatific Vision in heaven because you persevered till death and gained the crown of eternal life.
Remember now the dangers that surround me in the vale of tears, and intercede for me in my needs and troubles.
Amen.
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A Prayer for patience
Blessed Mary, Mother of Consolation, pray with me for the virtue of patience. There are so many times when my lack of patience keeps me from becoming the kind of person God wants me to be.
Guide my thoughts to you and the example we have in your own life. Help me to become patient, as you were patient. Through your guidance, may I become more accepting of others around me. Assist me to welcome difficult times with a patient heart.
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 IS 29:17-24Responsorial Psalm PS 27:1, 4, 13-14Gospel MT 9:27-31
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8th Grade Buddies
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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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