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

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Christmas....almost.

Happy 2nd Week of Advent!

We are moving quickly along here as we approach Christmas.

We have had some great conversations about the novel, Whirligig, in class.
The literature discussions have ranged from themes, symbols, fate and the universe, and our understanding of the term "karass" or disparate group of people linked together or connected in some way.

On the horizon...


  • Chapter 9, our final chapter, "Everybody Swing!" will be due Monday, 12/12

  • Reading Questions and quiz on Monday, 12/12

  • New and last cool words list due Monday, 12/12 (Choose your own theme!)

  • Final draft of Persuasive letter and Persuasion Map due Wednesday, 12/14

  • Build our own Whirligigs: 12/14-12/16

  • Watch "It's a Wonderful Life" 12/16, 12/19, 12/20 and Essay due after Christmas break

It has been an exciting month in 8th grade. I have really loved reading this novel for the first time with our 8th grade students.


Peace,


Mrs. Emmerich

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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.