We had a great Back-to-School Night last night! I enjoyed meeting everyone who attended. Thank you for delivering the school supplies and for organizing them so neatly in the back of the classroom. I truly appreciate your generosity. It's great to know that the students will be prepared to get to work and to start enjoying our class right away.
Please remember to complete one of the Summer Reading books by the first day, August 9. We will be sharing our reviews, taking quizzes over the books, and beginning essays and research projects with the books during the first weeks of school. Here are some tips to help you prepare:
If for some reason you have not read a book, please start one now and read as much as possible. You may use this link to the books at the Reading for Fun Tab on this website to see the list. Once there, you may use the Amazon links. If you have a Kindle, you could immediately download the book. You could also get the free Kindle App for your computer or your phone and download the book to start reading right away. Barnes and Noble has had a few of these books on display throughout the summer, so you may be able to pick up a copy now. You may also try the Public Library, although other students may have all of the available copies checked out. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have questions about the Summer Reading or about the first few days of school. I look forward to seeing everyone! |
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A Classroom Prayer
Holy Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, enter into my mind and heart. Give me the gift of knowledge and the grace to use it wisely. Help me in all my endeavors. Give me perseverance and fortitude. Help my memory, that I may remember what I learn and recall it when necessary. Guide me in the classroom.
O Jesus, You who are the Way, the Truth, and the Life, let me not be deceived by false teaching. Our Lady of Good Studies, pray for me. Amen. Mary, Undoer of Knots,
Pray for Us! A Prayer to Christ, the Divine Teacher
O source of all Wisdom, Christ the Teacher,
You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Teach us to embrace the truths You have revealed to Your Church. Fill our souls with Your Grace that we may love God above all and our neighbors as ourselves. Christ Jesus, friend and Teacher most patient, bless us and teach us. O Light of the world, teach us always to follow You that we should not walk in darkness, but have forever the Light of Life! Amen. Archives
August 2023
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