8th Graders Going On To Compete In Our In School Forensics Competition

The 8th grade really impressed me with their preparation and wonderful presentations in forensics. Wow, what a group of talented kids! The following students are advancing to the next level of forensics. Please be aware that we don't force the kids to move on in 8th grade, they can choose to opt out.
Nick
Josh
Leah
Caitlin
Kara
Shelby
Emily
Jenny
Alex P.
Hannah
John
Jamie
Joey
Christian
Leif
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The in school competition will determine who will be going on to compete at Wisco on Nov. 6th. Good luck!

8th Grader's Going On t

Forensic Schedule

We have a later start this school year, so we need to get our forensics pieces chosen and presented that much sooner.

Piece must be chosen and approved by Tues. Sept. 7th. Presentations to the class (for a double weighted grade) will take place from Thurs. Sept. 9 thru Monday Sept. 13. Those doing pieces that don't need to be memorized will present first. Deductions will be taken on pieces that are poorly memorized. Please be sure that your child has their piece ready on time. Thank you for your help!

8th Grade T-shirts

Beth Van Grinsven has posted the information for ordering your class t-shirts on the door in the back of the 8th grade classroom. She needs your order in by September 10th. Money for the t-shirts should also be given to Beth so she can place the order. Thank you!

Gearing Up For Forensics

The first day of school is just around the corner, and I thought I'd give the parents a heads up on preparing for forensics this year. It's always a scramble to find material to use, especially since libraries are closed part of the Labor Day weekend. It might be a good idea to start looking for material already this coming week. It's best to look under the heading of "monologues" in your local library, when searching for declamation pieces. Humorous and Serious Declamation must be a minimum of 3 1/2 mins. and a maximum of 4 1/2 mins. Interpretive Poetry times range from 3 1/2 to 6 mins. Please ask your 8th grade child to show you their forensic packet after the first day of school. If you have any questions let me know. You can reach me at pprekop@stjacobi.org. Thanks!!!

Enjoy what's left of your summer!

Getting Ready For School

I'm sure you've all seen the "Back To School" ads and commercials in your newspaper fliers, and on TV. So I'm sure I don't have to remind you that school is just around the corner. Just thought I'd send out a few things to help you and your child get ready for our 2010-2011 school year.

If you haven't already done so, please let us know which of the orientation dates and times work for you. You can do this by either emailing Mr. Hackmann at dhackmann@stjacobi.org, or send me an email at pprekop@stjacobi.org. You can also reach me at 262-781-0338. The dates available are listed below.

August 11 at 10:00am & 11:00am
August 12 at 6:30pm & 7:30pm
August 16 at 5:00pm & 6:00pm
August 17 at 3:30pm & 4:30pm

If you have misplaced your supply list, just go on our St. Jacobi website and click on "Family Resources". You will find a category for "School Supply List" listed there for you to print.

Looking forward to seeing you on the above dates. Hope you have been enjoying your summer!

Missing Literature Circle Books

I am hoping you can help me out with retrieving a few missing literature circle books. I asked the students before they left school on Friday, but everyone seems to think they returned their books.

The following books are missing:
A Walk To Remember 2-copies
Star Girl 1-copy

All of the girls read A Walk To Remember, and the following boys read the book: Jayme, Erik B., Jon, and I think Chandler, but I'm not sure on the last student.
The following students read Star Girl: Angela, Morgan, Jacob, Erik B.,and 2 others that I'm not sure of.

If you could just ask your child to look through their things at home, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!