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Greetings! My name is Chris Boldt, and I teach Jr. High English. Please subscribe to my blog by clicking my name on the St. Juliana School website , where you can check for the latest homework assignments, quiz/test dates, and homeroom news. You can also contact me via email - [email protected]

I LOVE teaching English! My teaching philosophy is that learning is not a “one and done.”  It is a life-long journey, and school is the place to try and try again!  I strive to be a “confidence builder” for all of my students by supporting them in becoming the best version of themselves academically and beyond.

The students can count on me to do EVERYTHING I can to help them be successful in their writing and grammar skills by presenting an engaging, fun, and rigorous curriculum. I make myself available for assistance by:
- Class Time: encouraging students to ask questions & providing them clarification (smart kids ask questions…)
- Review Forums at 7:35 AM: Tuesdays (7th Grade), Wednesdays (8th Grade), Thursdays (6th Grade)
- Individual Help: students can sign up for assistance on the “English 911 Helpline” clipboard


CURRICULUM:
*G
rammar Skills and Usage: Study of grammar concepts in the Grammar for Writing textbook, engaging review games and writing-based practice, weekly spiraled Daily Language Review (DLR) and Friday quizzes
*Writing Experiences: Descriptive, Informative/Expository, Fictional Narrative, Reflective Narrative, Persuasive. Our writing motto is “WRITE & REVISE”: ALL students are encouraged to revise writing assignments for extra points, regardless of the initial grade..
*Grading: homework, quizzes, tests, and projects will be graded on a point system
*Extra Credit: writing center activities, monthly word puzzles, and printing out of additional writing activities to place in writing portfolio.

- Writing Process is emphasized: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. 
- GENRES: Descriptive, Informative/Expository, Fictional Narrative, Reflective Narrative, Persuasive
- Independent Writing Activities:writing center and daily writing assignments, compiled in a Writing Portfolio.
- Students are responsible to print at home all writing assignments done on the computer or make arrangements with a classmate
- Our motto is “WRITE & REVISE”: ALL are encouraged to revise writing assignments for extra points, regardless of the initial grade
 

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Tomorrow is the final day for publishing party donations :)

This Wednesday, ALL English classes will be having their second publishing party, celebrating the completion of our Fictional Narrative Writing Unit.
The theme will be: CAMPOUT
Any families that are able to donate "s'mores snacks" for this party, we are in need of:
  • graham crackers
  • mini marshmallows
  • plain M& M's, snack sized hershey bars, or chocolate chips
Thanks SO much  :)

DONATIONS NEEDED :)

Next week, ALL English classes will be having their second publishing party, celebrating the completion of our Fictional Narrative Writing Unit.
The theme will be: CAMPOUT
Any families that are able to donate "s'mores snacks" for this party by MONDAY, 11/4, we are in need of:
  • graham crackers
  • mini marshmallows
  • plain M& M's, snack sized hershey bars, or chocolate chips
Thanks SO much  :)

UNIFORM REMINDERS :)

1. No student should be wearing shorts even on out of uniform day. 
 
2. School uniform: students may wear a St Juliana School sweatshirt or fleece that has a school logo on it. The sweatshirt and fleece may only be purchased at Dennis or land end
Students may not wear spirit wear as a part of their uniform. 
 
3. Gym day: students must wear the school logo sweat shirt from Dennis Uniform or lands end 
 
It is important that all teacher enforce the uniform policy. A reminder to a parent might be necessary. We must all be consistent. Nothing is worse than some teachers enforcing and others ignoring the policy. 
 
Spirit wear may only be worn on spirit day or if a child uses an out of uniform pass

DONATIONS NEEDED

On Thursday (10/17), we will be having the first "Publishing Party" of the school year to celebrate the completion of our Expository Essay writing unit!
Donations from any 6th, 7th, 8th grade families of individually wrapped snacks would be most appreciated!  Thanks so much  :)
Possible Ideas (but anything would be most appreciated):
  • popcorn
  • Cheese-its
  • Goldfish crackers
  • fruit snacks
  • cookies

HOMECOMING WEEK REMINDERS...

  • MONDAY, 9/23: Grandfriends Day, wear your school uniform
  • TUESDAY, 9/24: Wear your favorite CHICAGO team apparel
  • WEDNESDAY, 9/25: SPIRIT Wear, green & white
  • THURSDAY, 9/26: School PICTURE DAY, wear your best :)
  • FRIDAY, 9/27: NO SCHOOL
  • SATURDAY, 9/28: SJS Homecoming Game at Brooks Park
    JV, 11:00 AM  & Varsity, 12:30 PM
    GO TROJANS!!!!

Upcoming Book Fair News

Book fair fliers are coming home today.  Grandfriends will join us to shop on Monday, 9/23/24 during their visit (book fair will be open from 8am – 3:30pm).  Preview day is Tuesday, 9/24/24 (8am – 3:30pm) and wish lists will come home.  Students will shop as a class Wednesday 9/25/24 and/or Thursday 9/26/24 (8am – 3:30pm).  Feel free to stop by at pickup to shop with your child any of the days.  Payment can be set up through eWallet (see link below), cash, credit card, Apple Pay or check made out to St. Juliana.  DON’T FORGET TO ADD 10.5% TAX.  Please consider rounding up for “All for Books” which benefits the SJS classrooms as well.  The book fair will be located in the School Hall.  Encourage your children to buy at least one book before trinkets.  The volunteers will also try their best to assist!

We are looking for volunteers (MUST be VIRTUS trained)!  Even an hour of your time makes a difference! Please volunteer at this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054BA8AC2CAAFC1-51168477-september

More details/eWallet can be found here:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stjulianaschool

SJS Grandfriends Day, 9/23/24

Please join us for St. Juliana's Grandfriends Day on Monday, September 23rd from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. 

Please RSVP by filling out the below google form for EACH student in your household. 

https://forms.gle/cEJHzTe8nEzkd17H7

We are excited to welcome our GRAND family and friends to SJS!

First Day Fun :)

It was WONDERFUL to be back to begin a new school year at SJS today!
God has blessed us with this opportunity to grow together both academically AND as a person.  I am very much forward to the journey ahead - we,ve GOT this!

HOMEROOM REMINDERS
Please Bring for TOMORROW:
  • $6 for the assignment notebook received today
  • Signed forms sent home today
  • Headphones & Art Smock
  • Healthy Snack, Watter Bottle, & Lunch
  • wear your Gym uniform, as we have Gym Thursdays & Mondays

Timothy's Ministry Service Project

The following is a list of items needed Timothy's Ministry:
*Cash donations are also much appreciated!\
Thank you for your help :)

McDonald's gift cards ($5-$10)

Socks (adult men and women)

Gently used backpacks (not children's)

Rain ponchos

Small toiletries (travel size)

Coffee cups with lids (Costco)

Paper plates (big and little)

Plastic silverware

Napkins

Coffee (ground)

Powdered creamer

Sugar

Swiss Miss hot chocolate packets

Tea bags

Single serve snacks (chips, crackers, cookies etc)

Granola bars

Single serve fruit cups 

Cereal cups (individual)

Microwaveable individual meals (non perishable - such as stew, soup, mac and cheese)

Cases of water


 

FROZEN Raffle Basket

Frozen Raffle Basket: This year the Fine Arts Association is raffling off a spectacular basket full of toys, games, books, and treats (plus 4 front-row tickets to the Saturday, 7:00 p.m. performance of Frozen, Jr. this weekend) to one lucky SJS student! Anna, Elsa, and Hans will be coming around during school this week to sell raffle tickets. Tickets are $1 for one, or $5 for 6. The winner will be chosen LIVE at our school preview performance on Friday afternoon. Thank you for supporting the FAA and the students in the cast and crew of Frozen, Jr!
 
 

Gym Class News...

Next week the PE students will be walking to and from Brooks Park for classes. All students have to wear their PE uniforms (long pants). Please check the weather on the days your child has PE. If it is going to be chilly, please send your child to school wearing a jacket and if necessary gloves and a hat. Please remind your child that they represent St. Juliana and they are expected to walk on the sidewalk and be respectful to community members at the park.

Tomorrow's Yearbook Photos

Hello everyone!

 

We will be having Athletic and Student Activity pictures taken on Tuesday, March 5th following a morning of 8th Grade Graduation/Group pictures.

We have not taken these photos since pre-Covid so we ask for some patience on this day.

 

Please inform your students and families that they should come to school dressed in their team/activity uniform. 

Athletics should wear their team uniform(s). Student Activities should wear school/scout uniform(s).

(If the Musical Cast and Crew have their special shirts, they are welcome to wear them.)


If a student participates in multiple sports/activities, they should come to school wearing the uniform for their FIRST sport/activity on the schedule and BRING the others to change into. 

Please allow your students time to change for their next photo after their previous photo is taken so they are ready.

 

The following list is a general idea of how students will be called down for pictures. It can be shared with students so they know which sport/activity they should come to school already dressed for and which to bring for changing into. 
  • Football - Varsity (5th - 8th)

  • Football - Junior Varsity (5th - 8th)


  • Cross Country (5th - 8th)


  • Basketball - 6th Grade Boys

  • Basketball - 6th Grade Girls

  • Volleyball - 6th Grade Girls

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  • Basketball - 7th Grade Boys

  • Volleyball - 7th Grade Boys

 
  • Basketball - 7th Grade Girls

  • Volleyball - 7th Grade Girls

 
  • Basketball - 8th Grade Boys

  • Volleyball - 8th Grade Boys

 
  • Basketball - 8th Grade Girls

  • Volleyball - 8th Grade Girls

    -- 
  • Basketball - 4th Grade Girls

  • Basketball - 4th Grade Boys


  • Basketball - 5th Grade Girls

  • Basketball - 5th Grade Boys


  • Cheerleading (3rd - 4th)


  • Boy Scouts (1st - 8th Combined Photo)

  • Girl Scouts (KDG - 8th Combined Photo)

  --  
  • Choir (3rd - 7th)

  • Altar Servers (7th - 8th)

 
  • Student Council (6th - 8th)

  • Academic Team (8th)

 
  • Musical - Cast ONLY (5th - 8th)

  • Musical - Stage Crew ONLY (7th - 8th)

ATTENTION: Yearbook Photos

Hello everyone!

 

We will be having Athletic and Student Activity pictures taken on Tuesday, March 5th following a morning of 8th Grade Graduation/Group pictures.

We have not taken these photos since pre-Covid so we ask for some patience on this day.

 

Please inform your students and families that they should come to school dressed in their team/activity uniform. 

Athletics should wear their team uniform(s). Student Activities should wear school/scout uniform(s).

(If the Musical Cast and Crew have their special shirts, they are welcome to wear them.)


If a student participates in multiple sports/activities, they should come to school wearing the uniform for their FIRST sport/activity on the schedule and BRING the others to change into. 

Please allow your students time to change for their next photo after their previous photo is taken so they are ready.

 

The following list is a general idea of how students will be called down for pictures. It can be shared with students so they know which sport/activity they should come to school already dressed for and which to bring for changing into. 
  • Football - Varsity (5th - 8th)

  • Football - Junior Varsity (5th - 8th)


  • Cross Country (5th - 8th)


  • Basketball - 6th Grade Boys

  • Basketball - 6th Grade Girls

  • Volleyball - 6th Grade Girls

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  • Basketball - 7th Grade Boys

  • Volleyball - 7th Grade Boys

 
  • Basketball - 7th Grade Girls

  • Volleyball - 7th Grade Girls

 
  • Basketball - 8th Grade Boys

  • Volleyball - 8th Grade Boys

 
  • Basketball - 8th Grade Girls

  • Volleyball - 8th Grade Girls

    -- 
  • Basketball - 4th Grade Girls

  • Basketball - 4th Grade Boys


  • Basketball - 5th Grade Girls

  • Basketball - 5th Grade Boys


  • Cheerleading (3rd - 4th)


  • Boy Scouts (1st - 8th Combined Photo)

  • Girl Scouts (KDG - 8th Combined Photo)

  --  
  • Choir (3rd - 7th)

  • Altar Servers (7th - 8th)

 
  • Student Council (6th - 8th)

  • Academic Team (8th)

 
  • Musical - Cast ONLY (5th - 8th)

  • Musical - Stage Crew ONLY (7th - 8th)

 

For your general knowledge, the photos have been scheduled around the lunch/recess periods.

 

(11:15-11:55 Lunch/Recess - KDG/1st/2nd/3rd) Football thru Volleyball (6th Girls)

(12:00-12:45 Lunch/Recess - 4th/5th) Basketball (7th Boys) thru Volleyball (8th Girls)

(12:45-1:20 Lunch/Recess - JR High) Basketball (4th Girls) thru Scouts

(After last lunch period) Choir thru Musical

 

Hopefully this all makes sense and works out! Sorry for the interruption to your day, but thanks for being flexible!

 

--
Krystle Marie A. Fertig
Preschool Teacher
St. Juliana School

I-Ready Diagnostic Results

Good afternoon-
The students are brining home the winter diagnostic reports today.  Please ask to see it  :)
*Tomorow is 11:30 AM dismissal  :)