Welcome to 7th grade!
The most important work you will do this year is prepare for your
CONFIRMATION. This should be a time of growth and maturing. It was
suggested that over the summer vacation you begin to
1)select a sponsor
2)choose your patron saint
3)begin Christian service activities
If you haven't done these things there is still time...focus and get to work!
I have been given a red folder just as you received at the spring
confirmation meeting. Here is a reminder of the due dates. Anything
completed early may be handed in to me or Mrs. Deck upon completion!!
NOVEMBER 16th--BOTH the blue and the gold sponsor sheets from the red folder
are due at school. Your sponsor(if from out of the St. Ignatius Parish) is
asked to begin work on attaining their letter of eligibility from their
parish. They may have it sent to you or directly to Mrs. Lisa Deck at the
Religious Ed office here at school. This may take time so plan
accordingly...not every parish secretary is as efficient as Mrs. Skolney!
JANUARY 11th--the green paper indicating your knowledge and understanding of
the sacraments and prayers is to be signed by a parent or your sponsor.
This is due on MONDAY
JANUARY 31--The enrollment ceremony is part of the noon mass. Please make
plans to attend. You might consider inviting your sponsor.
FEBRUARY 17th--You will begin writing your Lenten Journal. You will given a
copy of the questions and areas of reflection. Please understand that you
will be given time to complete this in class, but any incomplete journals
will be returned for improvement.
FEBRUARY 22--Christian service hours are due along with the cover sheet and
FOUR yellow service sheets. Please be sure to have completed some time in
each of the four areas of service. The requirement is 16 hours that may
divided as you wish as long as you do at least one hour in each of the four
different areas. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY NOT USE THE SERVICE HOURS FOR
BOTH CONFIRMATION AND FOR JUNIOR NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY. The requirements
for the Junior National Honor Society will be outlined in that paperwork
when it is distributed.
MARCH 15th--the green paper indicating your knowledge and understanding of
the Catholic Principles chould be initialed by a parent or your sponsor.
APRIL 12th--Completed Lenten Journal is due
**Please be sure that you complete the requirements on time. If you haven't
yet begun your community service hours please be sure to connect with me,
Mrs. Viverios, Deacon Bill, Mrs. Deck, or Mrs.Regoski in the religous ed
office. WE WILL HELP YOU FIND PROJECTS TO COMPLETE THIS REQUIREMENT if you
need help! Don't wait until the last week. You will have projects and your
regular school work and athletic commitments. Plan ahead!
Thank you to all the moms who signed up to help with homeroom activities.
There really is very little that needs to be done--Halloween requires only a
small "treat" at lunch, Christmas is a breakfast, and 7th grade moms are
responsible for the graduation reception held here in the cafeteria. If you
wish to either add your name to the list or sign up as the "leader" of the
mom organizing please let me know:
Mrs. Levan
Mrs. Kelly
Mrs. Flynn
Mrs. Noga
Mrs. Laser
Mrs. Shinn
Mrs. Pilliod
Mrs. Ramirez
Mrs. Reedy
Thanks for a GREAT Halloween celebration moms! Thank you too to all who
contributed their assigned item! The children really enjoyed the treats!
FYI The Christmas party is the only "party" yet to come. It is a breakfast
party and will be combined 7.1 and 7.2. The party will be in the science lab
since Mrs. V's room is next to the stage and that will be Christmas show
performance day. We'll get a good movie, have tons to eat (AFTER they
perform so we stay clean!), and enjoy hanging out with one-another. Any
movie suggestions are appreciated but must be approved by the Bishop's
website and by Mr. Birmingham so they need to be rated G or PG-13 with the
rating not due to inappropriate content.
Your 7th grader will be bringing home the permission slip to John Paul II.
Please sign, return and bring the check for $5.50 ASAP
Please bring signed report card envelopes ASAP
St. Ignatius Food Pantry collection is Wednesday 11-18-09. Our item is
jelly, but any non perishable contributions will be greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your generosity!
