Welcome Back!

Welcome back St. Joseph School 8th grade students and families! I hope this blog extends our classroom discussions and gives you an opportunity to connect from home! On this blog, you will find a copy of your syllabus, interesting websites and videos, and reflective questions to consider and respond to as part of your participation grades. I look forward to an exciting school year with you all!



Thank you!

Ms. Emmerich

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

New Blog Information and Directions

Hello 8th graders,

I know it has been a long time since we have had a conversation in the blog-o-sphere. I have decided to move our blog to this new location because a. it is free, and b. better supports our needs as a classroom community.

Our new approach to the blog will be as follows:

1. Please check the blog on a weekly basis for updates, messages and information.

2. Students are asked to leave 1 comment by each Friday of the week in order to receive credit for participation. I will check the blog by 5:00 pm every Friday to make sure you have completed this task.

3. Our website will be classroom based.We will discuss these expecations in greater length in the classroom.Please let me know if any of you have questions!

Thank you!
Mrs. Emmerich

Jog-a-Thon 2011































We had some enthusiastic 8th grade runners this year!











Way to go! It was fun being a part of this with you. Thanks











8th graders.






















Builders Club Reminder!

Thank you for attending the first Builders Club meeting! We are really looking forward
to a great year together.

Just a couple reminders:
1. Coffee is in! We will begin selling coffee this weekend. Start talking to friends and family about our delicious Cardinal Roast. All proceeds will benefit SJS field trips and school activities.

2. BC is holding elections! The office of President is open to any 8th grade student who is interested in the role of a leadership position. 6th, 7th and 8th graders are welcome to run for Vice President and Secretary. These officers will run meetings, organize volunteers, and work together to help make this club great!
We will vote on Tuesday--so don't miss it!

3. Trick or Eat--a Halloween Food Drive to benefit our local food bank--will take place on Monday, October 31-Wednesday, November 2. All donations help the Missoula Food Bank stock up; it is their busiest time of year. Start collecting those canned goods!!

We look forward to seeing you next week!
Mr. Mansch, Mrs. Emmerich and Mr. Crockett

About Me

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Hello! I am excited to be teaching 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and Theology here at St. Joseph School. I have lived in Missoula since 2002, when I moved here as a Jesuit Volunteer. After my one year of service, I decided to stay and work with non-profits that benefit youth in our community. I graduated with my MA in English this summer. My family and I are thrilled to be members of the SJS and St. Francis Xavier communities.