Our 1st attempt at the 8th grade picture

We didn't get it right the first time, but we're still working on it. In this picture, Gracie was being attacked by a bee!!! Future post will show a successful pic!

Second Level of Forensics

The following students will being going on to the next level of forensics:

Andrew Y.
Andy R.
Angela J.
Caleb K.
Chandler B.
Colin W.
Gracie S.
Jon S.
Luke B.
Morgan M.
Mariah M.
Phil W.
Tony B.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Student Government News

We had our election today for the 8th grade class officers. The races were very close, but our results were as follows:

Treasurer: Jon S.
Secretary: Phil W. (This was an extremely close race, it was between Phil and himself):) This is actually the toughest job of all of the positions.
Vice President: Chandler B.
President: Jacob S.

Congratulations!!!

As part of their student government, the 8th grade will be choosing one of the quarterly missions to spearhead a special drive. The 8th grade has opted to continue helping at the Christ-St.Peter's food pantry, and will have their first group helping out this coming Friday. Thank you to Mrs. Rohleder for taking charge of this group. They will also be a part of the Lighthouse ministry at 68th and Silver Spring. More information will follow on this ministry in a future post.

We will be sending care packages to Chandler B's father's platoon in Iraq. Donations of money to cover the postage for sending these packages will be collected soon.

We are looking forward to a productive year with our student government, and will keep you posted as events arise.

Forensics

Welcome back to school!!! We're off to a great start! Please let us know if you have any questions.

The 8th grade has begun preparing for the upcoming forensics festival at Wisco on Nov. 7. You can help your child find appropriate material at your public library, or on the web. Ask your librarian for good monologue suggestions. The newspaper columnist, Dave Barry, has some good material. He has a number of published books that have suitable humorous pieces. All choices should be checked for appropriate content. We also have a good deal of material here at school for your child to choose from. Your child received a booklet on Wednesday with all of the categories and their descriptions. The following is a breakdown of your child's forensic schedule:

Thurs., Sept.3- Piece chosen for presentation (must be timed to ensure that it is not too long enough, or too short)
Sept. 10,11,&14- Piece ready for presentation in class (must be memorized if category requires) Students that choose pieces that don't need to be memorized will go first.
Sept. 14- Students chosen to go on to next level of competition
Sept. 16- Oct.7 Students present to forensics coaches
Oct. 8 – In school competition (final forensics team is chosen)
Oct. 12-Nov.6 Forensics team receives final coaching
Nov. 7 Forensics Festival at Wisco

Your help is really appreciated!
Thank you!
Peggy Prekop

A Big Year Ahead!!!

It's less than a month away from your last year at St. Jacobi. We're looking forward to doing some fun and exciting new things with you! Please subscribe to our blog so you can keep up with all of our events during the year. Hope you're enjoying the rest of your summer!

"Go With God"

This is your very last blog 8th grade. I will really miss you guys!
May you always hold God closely in your heart, and share His message with others!

Mrs. Prekop

Festive Farewell

Thank you to all of the parents who help with the Fiesta. The kids had a great time signing each other's yearbook! Here are a few pictures I was able to get...