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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

Monday, November 21, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving 8th Graders...

Be Thankful
Author Unknown

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to.


Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.


Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.


Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.


Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.


Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.


Be thankful when you are tired and weary
because it means you made a difference.


It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
a life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.


Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

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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.