We did some measuring.

Pep Rally Fun!

We played games with the seconder graders from both classrooms during CSW!

We had a drawing contest at Christmas...Michelle won!

We attended an enrichment program at Boston University and learned about Greek food and culture.

WE PLAYED GAMES WITH THE SIXTH GRADERS

ANGELIC VOICES

Festive eighth graders work on a project.

Making our creation posters was fun!

How much longer until the big parade start?

SLAVE LABOR - CLEANING COTTON

Field Trip to Island Grove

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

During the 8^th Grade Family Dinner-Dance a photo presentation of 8^th grade classmates is shown during dinner. It is a huge hit for parents, teachers and students. Additionally, each student receives a DVD copy as a memory of their years at St. Bridget. The PowerPoint-type presentation takes many hours to compile and it starts with you providing a set of pictures that represent special moments in your son/daughter’s life.

WHAT’S THE DEADLINE?

December 15 and February 15. Start checking your albums and computer for pictures and send us what you have by December 15 so that we can start to compile the DVD. February 15 is the final deadline to submit all pictures. 

WHAT TYPES OF PICS DO MOST PARENTS SEND IN?

Personal Pictures: Send in approximately 15-20 pictures of your child, such as:

Baby/toddler, family shots, including extended family, 1^st days of school, 1^st communion,

Formal pictures, Vacations, Special events, holidays, 8^th grade photo

Group Pictures: In addition, please send in group pictures from birthday parties or school events, e.g, Field trips, field day, back-to-school barbecue. Group Pictures do not count as part of your child’s personal pictures.

PRINT OR ELECTRONIC?

We’re telling you about the project now so that you’ll have time to scan older prints to electronic files. Ritz and other camera companies offer a scanning service. Some of your friends might have a scanner. Ask around. We’ll accept print if you cannot convert them. We would like printed pics by the December 15 deadline.

LABEL YOUR PICs

Write your name on the back of the pic. Use your name in the filename (Smith01.jpg, for example).

WHERE DO THEY GO?

Once you have chosen your pictures, send prints in an envelope to the attention of Rachel Leonard or Art McClintock. We will scan them and return them to you. There will be more information on this later.

You can email your pictures to a.mcclintock@yahyoo.com

Each student will receive a DVD during the summer of 2010. We will add dinner dance and graduation pictures to the final copy.

Please do not hesitate to contact either Rachel (781-871-0848) or Art McClintock (781-871-6154) with any questions or concerns.

(DVDS COST ABOUT $0.50 EACH. We can probably figure out how to get 50 of them without charging.)

Thank you,

Rachel Leonard and Art McClintock

 CLASS INFORMATION

Welcome to Miss Cotter’s Class Information Wiki! This link will send you to the Wiki where Miss Cotter gives you some general information as well as some specifics about the academic classes she teaches. Need some study tips? Look here. Need to know about her homework rules? Look here. Need word problem help? Look here. You get the idea!

www.cotterclassinformation.wikispaces.com

Click the link for eighth grade project information.
http://8thgradeprojects.wikispaces.com/

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High School Processs

September
- pick up admissions packets at high school night
- call/send for any other packets
- begin to think about your high school essay
- check dates for open houses (usually provided in packet materials)

October
- REGISTER FOR HIGH SCHOOL EXAM(S) AT THE HIGH SCHOOL OF YOUR CHOICE (deadline is usually October 31st!)
- begin filling out applications - pay attention to the school’s deadline date
- don’t be afraid to contact the high school admissions office with questions
- fill out & return transcript form given to you by Miss Cotter
- check dates for open houses - ATTEND open houses scheduled for October

November
- finish applications; mail applications (some have Dec. 1st deadlines)
- Miss Cotter will be collecting transcript information and writing the necessary
recommendation
- check dates for open houses - ATTEND open houses scheduled for November
- class visits Cardinal Spellman as a group during the school day (sometimes scheduled for December)
- take high school entrance exam

December
- finish applications; mail applications
- Miss Cotter will be finishing and mailing the transcripts to the schools you previously selected
- check dates for open houses - ATTEND open houses scheduled for December

January
- schedule a school day visit to a potential school, if allowed (call admissions office)
- high schools mail their acceptance letters on the last business day of the month

February
- decision time; reserve seat for 9th grade with a deposit
- if need be, reserve seats at two schools to allow yourself time for final decision

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Links to High Schools

Our eighth grade students are accepted to a variety of parochial and public schools.  It is never too early to begin thinking of your child’s future!  To assist you in this planning, we include the following links to most common high schools our students attend once leaving Saint Bridget School.

In addition to checking the individual websites, the Archdiocese of Boston website has a calendar of Open House dates for many schools.  www.abcso.org/openhouse.htm