8th Grade Blog

We had a blast today at the Halloween Mission Party!  A huge thanks to our amazing Parents' Association and the magnificent Chris Rosser for putting this all together.   Reminders: 8th grade students should continue with their HS applications and visits. Winter Uniform begins on Monday, November 2nd. November is All Religions month at HCA. If you or someone you know would be willing to share with a class, a division, or multiple groups either in person, via zoom, or through a pre recorded clip, please email jmyers@holychildacademy.com , and we will make it as easy as possible.  Looking forward, December is All Families month, and January is Native Heritage month. Please email jmyers@holychildacademy.com if you have any ideas.

 Math Class 7th and 8th Grade Math Game Board Project The classes were asked to create a math game board with questions that were grade appropriate. Here is our game day!!

 Our eighth graders were installed as student leaders on Tuesday at our Founders Day prayer service. We are so very proud of them! Stevie Student Council President Student Ambassador William  Student Council Vice-President Aidan Student Council Activities Commissioner Student Ambassador Kadin Student Council Director of Ecology Lead Student Ambassador Also this week, the middle school students participated in an assembly in honor of All Abilities Month. Mrs. Ceferatti's son Simon, who was born blind, showed our students many of the tools he uses to help him navigate the world. Simon showed the students his Braille machine as well as several Braille books - even an atlas! He also shared some apps, including one called Be My Eyes , which allows blind or visually impaired individuals to connect with sighted volunteers who can describe their surroundings using a cell phone camera. We are so grateful to Simon for sharing his perspective with us! Reminders: Parent/Teacher Conferences - T

 This week the 7th and 8th grade received a virtual visit from several high schools in the area. The 7th and 8th grade Zoomed with high schools while enjoying their lunch. HCA was virtually visited by: The Agnes Irwin School Sacred Heart Academy  St. Joseph's Preparatory School  St. Joseph's Prep School visit.  Some of our HCA Alumni

Students have been enjoying as much outdoor time as possible this week!  Eighth grade is pictured here taking a break from their studies.  One of the big projects that we've focused on this week is the high school application process.  Students reviewed different features of area high schools and discussed their preferences on things like location, school size and whether it was a co-educational environment or not.  If you haven't already, please reach out to Dr. Kellich with dates and times for the high school meeting for your son or daughter. Reminders: Blessing of the Animals will be held Monday, October 5th at 8:15 AM.  Please see the email from Natalie Kathol for more information. Only HCA sweatshirts may be worn with the uniform.  They are available for purchase for $25.00. Students should have a pair of headphones/earbuds for STEAM class each week. Students should bring in their own tee shirt smock for art class.