Mrs. Fisher - Grade 7 September 26, 2008  

Testing week Next week is testing week for the entire school. Please make sure that your child attends everyday on time, is well rested and has a good breakfast in the morning. These things will give your child the opportunity to be at his/her best during testing time. I have also discussed with the class about snacks. They decided that they want to bring in snacks to share. One student will bring in a drink for everyone, preferably fruit juice or Gatorade or anything other than soda, and another student can bring in the snacks for everyone. Some suggestions would be fruit, crackers/chips, cereal bars, etc. Candy can be brought in as an extra treat like suckers or gum. This will be the only time gum is permitted. Let me know if you have any questions. There will be a sign up in the classroom. Reminders to Students There will be no homework starting Tuesday night. Classes will be held as usual only during different times. Prepare for the quiz and test this week. Remember World Youth Day at the Shrine on Sunday. There will be no Vocabulary or Art class this week. St. Joseph Hawks We had a big brother/sister activity today. Ask your child what we did? -- We are on God’s Team. History of the saints - Did you know… St. Jerome is celebrated this week and was the trusted advisor to Pope St. Damasus I. He translated the bible so that the common people could read and understand it. The feast of St. Francis is celebrated in this week which is called Respect Life Week. Two songs we sing are based on his words. Do you know them?

Next Week’s Highlights Monday Quiz on chapters 1-7 today. Tuesday History test today. Wednesday First day of testing. Thursday We are in charge of Mass. Friday No art class. Website Don’t forget that you can access this newsletter as well as the homework for this week on my school webpage. The web address is > http://stjosephfreeburg.org/mrsfisher/news.htm My email address is > afisher@stjosephfreeburg.org Religious The answer to the last trivia question is: The year A.D. 313 is when the emperor Constantine sign the Edict of Milan which ended the persecution of Christians. Question this week: Before St. Jerome translated the bible what two languages could it be found in? Verse of the week: Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. --- Phillippians 4:9