A Message from Mrs. Lang!

Hello 8th Grade!

Our final school week of 2024 is upon us! This is a full week (meaning we're in school Monday-Friday) but it's also full because of all of the things we have to do! I am hoping we will get in some more information about all of the land the US acquired in the late 1800s-early 1900s in Social Studies. Our Reading and Religion times will primarily focus on the Christmas Pageant (REMEMBER: 6:30 PM on WEDNESDAY!) and various Christmas activities! We will also have our Christmas Classics Day on Thursday and "Swish, Swish" on Friday. Friday is also the day we will watch, "The Outsiders"! I know you all are so excited about viewing this classic film! 

I hope our LONG Christmas Break provides you all with rest, relaxation, and plenty of quality time spent with your families. Remember to take a few moments to simply say, "thank you," for this beautiful life you have been given, the friends and family that are in your lives, and the futures that are shining so brightly ahead of you. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and I will see you in 2025!

Peace and Love, 

Mrs. Lang

Weekly Reminders:

• PLEASE READ ALL OF THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW AS THERE HAVE BEEN SOME SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR THE WEEK OF 12/16

• MONDAY- Students will have GYM on MONDAY, 12/16--Please wear your GYM UNIFORM ON MONDAY! 

• TUESDAY- There will be a Dress Down Day on Tuesday, 12/17! Please pay $1 if you'd like to participate!

• WEDNESDAY- Please bring in $5 for your Prayer Partner's Christmas gift by WEDNESDAY, 12/18! 

• WEDNESDAY- The Christmas Pageant is Wednesday, 12/18! All students have been given their parts. Costumes will be provided--all students need to provide are socks and/or sandals! 8th Graders must meet me in the Church Hall by 6:30 PM!

• THURSDAY- THURSDAY, 12/19 will be our Classic Christmas Day! Students are welcome to dress down for FREE in either Christmas gear or red and green as they travel around the building and complete various activities with different teachers. In the afternoon, we will watch the classic clay-mation Christmas movies! This new Pres tradition is quickly becoming a favorite!

• FRIDAY- All are welcome to join us in Church on Friday, 12/20 at 11:00 AM for Christmas presentations by students in Grades 2, 4, and 6!

• Please bring in hats, scarves, and gloves for our Advent Collection!

• Signed Behavior Contracts for 8th Grade are PAST DUE! Please get these turned in as soon as possible! Any student who does not have their Behavior Contract signed will not be able to participate in 8th Grade activities!

• Winter Uniform began on Monday, 11/4. Please be sure to review the uniform policy HERE- Students not in proper uniform will be written up on FACTS

• We will be reading 3 novels this year. Students must purchase these novels at school. The total cost of the 3 novels is $25. This can either be paid in full by Wednesday, 10/30 or the following payment plan can be followed:

  $8- due Wednesday, 10/30

                 $8- due Wednesday, 1/29

                 $9- due Wednesday, 2/24

• Service Hours are due by May! All 8th Graders must complete 3 hours of service in order to graduate!

• All students must have an independent reading book! They can bring one from home or borrow one from me. These books must be chapter books!

  • • • Don't forget to check out our Scholastic Book Club tab! You can easily order books online right through my website, just click the underlined words above!