Class Information
Welcome to Mrs. Dannemiller’s Class!!
Meet the Teacher
Hello and welcome to Junior High! I am very excited to be beginning a new year here at St. Christopher School! I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and earned my Master’s Degree in Science Education, both from DePaul University. As a former Catholic School student, I value Catholic Education and the many opportunities it has offered me. I am thankful for the support and dedication that I have received from our wonderful St. Christopher School and Parish families and look forward to an exciting year!
Classroom Update:
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We look forward to working with you and your students as they learn and grow this year! Please be aware that the weekly parent envelopes contain many important documents which need to be completed and returned!
Academic Update:
This year we will be working on a variety of exciting activities which will challenge you to do your best, think creatively, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and most of all have fun. Below is a brief overview of what we are covering in room 32.
English:
- 8th grade will be writing persuasive/argumentative, expository and research papers.
Science:
- 6th grade is studying Earth Science
- 7th grade is studying Life Science
- 8th grade is studying Physical Science
Religion:
- 8th grade will be learning more about God’s Mysteries and living Christ’s mission. We will also be preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Additional Reminders:
- Please be sure to bring in all of your supplies and replenish them as needed throughout the year!
- Remember the late work policy. If you do not have your work when it is due, you can either use your day late pass or attend Power Hour within one week for credit.
Specials Schedule
- Monday: Music/Library
- Tuesday: Spanish/PE
- Wednesday: Mass
- Thursday: Spanish/PE
- Friday: Art
Classroom Expectations:
- Be Respectful: Every student has the right to a safe and secure classroom; you do not have the right to impede or jeopardize that in any way. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Be Responsible: Act rationally; choose wisely. Recognize your own role in building a fun and productive community of learners. Understand there will be consequences, both good and bad, for your actions.
- Be Safe: Think about where you are and whom you are with. We must guarantee against harm or injury to another.
- Be Cooperative: Time and again you will be asked to do something that you may not like or think is worthless. Be mature; work through it. You may find that “getting there” is half the fun. Our world demands that you work well with others.
- Be A Hard Worker: Do your job to the best of your abilities! Challenge yourself to be productive. You are here; use your time wisely.
- Be Peaceful: Be kind to each other—exercise self-control.
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Homework
| Week of October 12 | Homework Assigned |
|---|---|
| Monday | No School |
| Tuesday | Science: Properties of Matter -3d Thinking -Test 11/2 or 11/3 Reading: Night of the Twisters -work on ch 3-4 packet -AR due 10/28 English: Spooky Story -Final draft due Wednesday Religion: Confirmation intro Social Studies: worksheet & study guide – test Thursday Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in Math & Reading |
| Wednesday | Science: Properties of Matter -Ev A -Test 11/2 or 11/3 Reading: Night of the Twisters -work on ch 3-4 packet -AR due 10/28 English: Spooky Story -Final draft due Wednesday Religion: Confirmation intro Social Studies: STUDY test tomorrow Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in Math & Reading |
| Thursday | Science: Density Lab Reading: Night of the Twisters English: Intro Saint Research Paper Religion: Red folder check in Social Studies: test today Math: Review of Systems. Practice packet was due today. Big review packet due on Tuesday, the day of the test. Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in Math & Reading |
| Friday | Science: -Ev B & C -test 11/2 or 11/3 Reading: FCF -work packet -AR due 10/28 English: Research Paper Religion: Buddies Social Studies: Math: Finishing up reviews on systems Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in Math & Reading |
| Week of October 5 | Homework Assigned |
|---|---|
| Monday | Science: review/revise -test scheduled 10/8 Reading: Night of the Twisters -ch 1 & 2 packet -AR due 10/28 English: spooky story -brainstorm worksheet Religion: Chapter 2 -test Friday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 -Service 1 & 2 due 11/16 Social Studies: test soon Math: Elimination technique for solving systems of equations Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Tuesday | Science: Lesson Checks -test scheduled 10/8 Reading: Night of the Twisters -ch 1 & 2 packet due Thursday -AR due 10/28 English: Spooky Story -draft due Thursday Religion: Chapter 2 -test Friday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 -Service 1 & 2 due 11/16 Social Studies: worksheet – test soon Math: Elimination technique for solving systems of equations Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Wednesday | Science: -test scheduled 10/8 Reading: -October AR due 10/28 English: Religion: Mass -Test Friday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 -Service due 11/16 Social Studies: Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Thursday | Science: Test Reading: Night of the Twisters -ch 3 & 4 packet -AR due 10/28 English: draft spooky story Religion: chapter 2 -Test Friday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 -Service due 11/16 Social Studies: worksheet – test next week Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Friday | Science: Probe/encounter/claim -test Nov 2(ish) Reading: First Chapter Friday -AR due 10/28 English: Spooky Story -Final draft due Religion: Test -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 -Service due 11/16 Social Studies: Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Week of September 28 | Homework Assigned |
|---|---|
| Monday | Science: Changes in Pressure -Investigation: phase in, phase out -ev B -test scheduled 10/8 Reading: What if this Were Your School -Nonfiction elements wkst -quiz tomorrow -AR due 9/30 English: Nouns Review -test tomorrow Religion: Chapter 2 -BLM 9 due tomorrow -BLM 10 due Wednesday -Test Thursday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 Social Studies: Presentations 10/1 Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Court field trip info due Thursday -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Tuesday | Science: Changes in Pressure -review/revise -test scheduled 10/8 Reading: What if this were your school quiz -AR due 9/30 English: test Religion: review -BLM 10 due Wednesday -Test Thursday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 Social Studies: Presentations 10/1 Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Court field trip info due Thursday -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Wednesday | Science: -test scheduled 10/8 Reading: iReady -AR test due today -October AR due 10/28 English: Begin brainstorming spooky story Religion: Mass -Test Thursday -Confirmation meeting 10/6 -8th grade family mass 10/18 Social Studies: Presentations 10/1 – fill out the battle account neatly Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Court field trip info due Thursday -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Thursday | Science: Molecular Structure -investigation: organize the elements p. 424 -Ev. A -test 10/8 Reading: What if this were your school quiz -AR due 10/28 English: brainstorming spooky story Religion: test Social Studies:Presenting today – make sure your presentation is shared by 8AM Math: Quiz tomorrow over solving systems of equations using graphing and substitution Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Friday | Science: Molecular structure -test 10/8 Reading: First Chapter Friday -AR due 10/28 English: Spooky Story Religion: Social Studies: Math: Notes: Pass 2 iReady lessons in reading and math each week. -Springfield trip info due 10/13 – get registered online |
| Week of September 21 | Homework Assigned |
|---|---|
| Monday | Science: Reading: English: Religion: Social Studies: Math: Notes: |
| Tuesday | Science: Reading: English: Religion: Social Studies: Math: Notes: |
| Wednesday | Science: Reading: English: Religion: Social Studies: Math: Notes: |
| Thursday | Science: Pressure -Ev A -3d Thinking p 416 -Test approx 10/8 Reading: What if this was your school? -Central Ideas wkst -Quiz Tuesday -pass 2 IReady Lessons -AR due 9/30 English: Nouns -wkbk pages -test approx 9/29 Religion: Chapter 2 -Test approx 10/1 Social Studies: Civil war slides presentation Oct. 1st Math: Notes: |
| Friday | Science: Reading: English: Religion: Social Studies: Math: Notes: |