We begin Holy Week with thoughts of the suffering of our Lord Jesus. We are studying the Triduum and discussing how Jesus spent his last days.

There are many coming events for seventh grade and I would like to list a few.

Easter Break - April 1 - 5

April 13 - Lunch with your 7th grader. Please remember to turn in your forms and we will look forward to seeing our parents at this special event.

April 21- Earth Day - SeventhGrade will be involved with this new celebration at SMSA sponsored by the Energy Club.

May 4 - Field trip to St. Louis

May 7 - May Crowning - Dress up day

May 8 -7th & 8th Grade Dance in our gym from 7 to 10

May 12 - Field Day

Please mark your calendar for these special events

Have a good week

The Science Fair/Carnival was a big success and many  congratulations go to our students for their hard work and dedication. We had some very fun Carnival projects this year and I believe it was one of our best Carnivals.

A special thanks to the Scott Air Force Base Society of American Military Engineers for their support.

Book Reports for the 6th Grade have been turned in and the 7th Grade reports are due on March 17th.

We are Parents!!!! The seventh- second Science buddies are the proud parents of a baby chick! Although we had some others that didn't quite make it, this little guy is getting lots of love and attention. We hope to receive another batch of eggs soon and maybe we will add to our number of chicks.

The Seventh Grade is almost finished with their Apostle project. While learning about the apostles we will be making a "quilt" to display our information.

We have also been studying the Beatitiudes in our Religion class .

The third quarter ends this week and I can't believe how quickly this year has passed.

This last quarter will find us very busy and planning a SMSA "first" with the Energy Club's Earth Day Festival.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Just a reminder to everyone of a few dates.

Science Fair - Feb. 22

Greater Belleville Science Fair - Feb. 26 - 27

Science Fair / Carnival - March 4

Book Reports for Grade 6 - March 10

Book Reports for Grade 7 - March 17

Science Carnival Reports for Grades 7 & 8 - March 12

In Religion, we have been studying the Beatitudes which goes along so well with Lent. We are making posters about each Beatitude and have discussed each one thoroughly. Hopefully, understanding the Beatitudes will help seventh graders choose a great Lenten Promise.

Very soon plans will be made for our 7th grade Field Trip. We will be going on the Field Trip with the 7th grade.

Energy Club is gearing up for a big Earth Day celebration. This is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and our Energy Club will be sponsoring something new and exciting!! Be sure to watch the newsnotes or ask your favorite Energy Club member.

January hit and the snow and cold came along. Hopefully, everyone is staying warm.

This will be such a busy half of the school year so please check the blog for updates on the many activities.

The Big News is Science Fair/Carnival.

Things are starting to go home with information so please check your child's book bag.

The 6th grade did a great job remembering their book reports were due today besides the 2 previous snow days. I am very proud of them for being prepared.

The 7th grade reports are due Jan 13.

The 8th grade science class will have a mid-term on Jan. 14th.

More info in the coming days

November is here and finally the sun! It is great to see it.

Fire Dept. will be here on Tuesday for an assembly.

Wednesday is early dismissal due to a faculty meeting.

Sixth & Seventh  Literature classes need to read a Biography for this quarter's Book report.

It beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least in 7th grade Lit. We will begin to read the drama "A Christmas Carol" this week. The students will read the play and then we will watch the 1952 version of the movie. This will end up being pretty close to Christmas' as it is a very long play.

Seventh & second have begun their cooperative science classes this week. We are working on our Ocean unit and we are off to a good start.

Have a good week.

Don't forget Parent - Teacher conferences next Tuesday.

This week is Red Ribbon Week and we have some activities to help our students remember the meaning of this week. Each morning we will recite our Drug Free Pledge at morning assembly to begin the day reminding all of us of the importance of taking care of our bodies.

Monday - we will create an activity chain. Each link will be an activity we can do instead of drugs.

Tuesday each student will color and decorate a paper t-shirt with a Drug Free message. These pictures will hang in the hallways to reinforce the theme.

Wednesday is wear Red Day. Students may wear a red shirt on this day. Uniform bottoms wiil  be required.

Thursday is Crazy Sock Day. This day will remind the students to "Sock it to Drugs".

Friday is say "BOO" to drugs day. Students may wear a Halloween themed shirt or an orange or black shirt. Uniform bottoms are required. No costumes, please.

Seventh Grade will be attending a Field Trip with the Althoff Biology 2 students at Silver Creek Preserve in Mascoutah. This should be a really fun day out in the field doing lots of Science activities. This will take place Monday, Oct. 26 with the raindate on Nov. 2.

Report Cards will come home this Friday, Oct. 30th.

This is the first week of the second quarter. The school year is off to a great year in seventh grade.

Congratulations to the Seventh Grade Volleyball team for being the Champions in the St. Teresa Tournament.

Congrats also to the 7th -8th Grade team for winning the Consolation trophy in the Queen of Peace Tournament.

Way to go volleyball players!!!!!

Have a great week!

Testing Week is this week, Oct. 5 - 15

Seventh Grade will probably run into next week as well because of the extra Cognitive Abilities tests that we take.Please remember to have your child go to bed early and eat a good breakfast.Thanks for your help with this.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 is Early Dismissal at 1:30. Friday there is a Diocesan Teachers Institute so there will be No School. Monday, Oct. 12 is the Columbus Day Ho;iday. So, the students will have a 4 day weekend.

As the weather gets cooler please send a jacket with your student as we will always try to go outside for recess and sometimes they go out for PE as well.

Next week, Deacon Jerry will be working with the Servers on Wed. and we will have Althoff come and speak about their school and Open House on Wed. as well.

Friday, Oct. 9 is SMSA night at the Althoff football game. I hope many of you can attend to show our school spirit. I am sorry I will not be there.I had plans for an overnight with some friends.

GO CARDINALS!!!!!