BEAUTITUDE FOR JANUARY

Blessed are those who hunger for righteousness, they shall have their fill.

Happy New Year to all from Mrs. Weissler and Class 7B!!

The purpose of this webpage will be twofold. It will primarily function as a parent information letter for homeroom students. Its secondary purpose will be to share information concerning junior high mathematics with all seventh and eighth grade students and parents. Detailed information concerning other subject areas may be available on the web pages of respective teachers.

HOMEROOM INFO:

Our beatitude for December, "Blessed are the meek" was perfect for the hectic holiday season as it asked us to be gentle and humble, to think before we react.  I look forward to reading the students reflections on how they became more meek. Our January task is to evaluate and value our relationships, especially our relationship with God.

Thank you to each and every one who participated in our Advent activity of providing items for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas store. What a wonderful opportunity for the poor of the area to actually choose items for the individual members of their family.  I feel very blessed to be a part of such a Christian family.

The students and I would like to thank all responsible for the wonderful Christmas party. The edible treats and drinks were super! Let me take this opportunity to personally thank all of you for your generous outpouring of wonderful Christmas gifts and a sizable Teacher’s Purse. My family and I genuinely enjoy and appreciate your thoughtfulness.

With the holiday season now but fond memories, it is time for the students to settle back into the business of school. Your assistance with the return to serious study would be appreciated. January 14th concludes the second quarter and first semester.

Catholic Schools Week, January 26-30, 2009 is quickly approaching and will be contain many opportunities to celebrate our Catholicity. Watch for detailed information coming home in the mailbag.

JUNIOR HIGH MATHEMATICS:

G.O.A.L.S. (weekly study/help) sessions are from 3:30-4:30.

There will be no GOALS on Tuesday, January 13th.

MATHCOUNTS participants will be testing often this month in preparation for competitions which begin January 31st.

MathCounts Challenge – Thursday, January 8^th

January Math Olympiad Contest – Thursday, January 15^th

MathCounts Sprint Round -- Thursday, January 22nd begins at 7:20

MathCounts Target Round – Tuesday, January 27th

MathCounts Team Round – Thursday, January 29th

The math competitions for which we have been preparing all year begin in earnest after the first of the year. The first is the Southwest Baptist University Math Contest in Bolivar on Saturday, January 31st. A list of the upcoming competitions complete with dates as known at this time went home before Christmas.

The excitement of the holiday season continues with the thrill of a new year, the anticipation of math competition, and Catholic Schools Week. How blessed we are!!

Mrs. Jean M. Weissler