Mrs. G's Newsletter
Jr. High ELA --- April
Dear Parents,
Happy April! A lot of learning is happening in the classroom and Spring Break is fast approaching! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please email me at:
agallardo@holytrinityhawks.com
Thank you,
Mrs. G
What the Students will be Learning:
7th grade is starting our last novel study of the school year - Animal Farm. In this unit we will be focusing on theme development, plot elements and characters, point of view, impact of word choice and language, historical context, argument writing and vocabulary. 7th grade will also continue to practice and strengthen their grammar and writing skills.
8th grade has started our Shakespeare Unit! We will be reading the play (Macbeth) aloud together in class, annotating and discussing as we read. Students will be pushed to think critically by answering discussion questions at the end of each scene. We will be comparing different filmed versions of the play to the original and each other. Students will also perform short scenes from the play!
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, April 9: Campus Clean up Day 10am - 12pm
Wednesday, April 13: Stations of the Cross led by 8th grade at 11:15am
Monday, April 25: April Disciples of Christ Recognition
Thursday, April 28: All Jog-a-thon Money due
Thursday, April 28: 3rd Trimester Progress Reports Distributed in Parent Envelope
Friday, April 29: Annual Jog-a-thon
Reminders:
Don’t forget to join Remind!
6th: Text “@6a4a9b” to 81010
7th: Text “@2fb87e” to 81010
8th: Text “@a22efk” to 81010
The Character Trait of the Month is Curiosity!
Stay Connected!
Email: agallardo@holytrinityhawks.com
Website: holytrinityschoolelcajon.com
Location: 509 Ballard Street, El Cajon, CA, USA
Phone: 6194447529
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