We are off and running!

September is already gone and fall is in the air! With October brings 8th grade conferences, testing, and Halloween. I'm looking forward to meeting with your parents and providing the best conference we can which will include an individual learning plan for each of you! Continue to work hard, stay focused, and smile cause we have alot to be thankful for!

Mr. H.

8th Graders of the Week

Katie

Favorite Movie: Get Smart

Favorite Subject: Language Arts

Favorite Sport: Volleyball

Favorite Gum: Extra Peppermint

Music currently playing on ipod: Coldplay

If Katie could travel anywhere in the world, where would she go? Greece and Italy, because she's learned about them in school and wants to see them

What career can Katie see herself doing? Lawyer

Fun Facts: Katie is in Art Club, she does Mission trips with her church, and loves to hang out with friends

Nathan

Favorite Movie: The Simpsons Movie

Favorite Subject: Tech Ed

Favorite Sport: Soccer

Favorite Gum: Big League Chew - Bubblegum

Music currently playing on ipod: Blue October and 80s Rock


If Nathan could travel anywhere in the world, where would he go? Back to Niagra Falls, where he has been on a tugboat tour called "Maid of the Mist"

What career can Nathan see himself doing? A scientist that finds new energy sources, or a Jet Pilot

Fun Facts: Nathan does Cross Country, KICK, and has visited 30 states on trips he takes with his family

Spirit like no other class!

Great job 8th grade keeping the Gator Spirit Stick! I was not really worried, but the 7th grade did come after it and I don't think they will give up easily. I guess that is why you always respect your opponent but you don't fear them! It has been a good start to the school year and I have enjoyed calling you guys and girls in and catching up on what has been happening in your lives. I started taking kids to lunch this week and the first two places chosen was Yen's and Pizza Hut!!!! I do love to eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!

8th Graders of the Week

Liz

Favorite Movie: Mamma Mia

Favorite Sport: Soccer

Favorite Subject: Math

Favorite Gum: Trident Twist

Music currently playing on ipod: Taylor Swift

If Liz could travel anywhere in the world, where would she go? Alaska, because it's the only place her dad hasn't been yet

What career can Liz see herself doing? Something with kids that have disabilities

Fun Fact: Her initials are ELF

Jeff

Favorite Movie: Predator

Favorite Sport: Football

Favorite Gum: Stride mint

Music currently playing on ipod: Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Lil Scrappy

If Jeff could travel anywhere in the world, where would he go? Hawaii, for the ocean, fishing, and because it's warm

What career can Jeff see himself doing? Quarterback

Activities involved in: Quarterback for the Bulldogs, on the 8th Grade White team

Fun Fact: Jeff's favorite basketball player is Michael Redd, for his style of play and cool form

8th Graders of the Week

Dakota

Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump, Pirates of the Caribbean series

Favorite Sport: Football

Favorite Gum: Icebreakers Cubes

Music currently playing on ipod: Nickelback

If Dakota could travel anywhere in the world, where would he go? Germany and France, because he loves history.

What career can Dakota see himself doing? Marine Corps and History Teacher

Activities involved in: Wide Receiver for Bulldogs, KICK, ROCKS, the YMCA, "Christmas Stars" and "Celebrate Easter"

Come visit "Dakota's Haunted Cemetary" starting the first week of October!

Taylor
a.k.a. Sharpay

Favorite Movie: The Grudge

Favorite Sport: Baseball

Favorite Gum: New 5

Music currently playing on ipod: "Remembering Sunday" by All Time Low

If Taylor could travel anywhere in the world, where would she go? Italy, because she loves the food.

What career can Taylor see herself doing? Singer

Activities involved in: Art Club, Art projects for Student Services, ROCKS, The UW Fox Valley Center Fall Musical, the "75th Anniversary Musical Revue Celebration!"

8th Graders of the Week

Porter
a.k.a. Porterhouse

Favorite Movie: Hancock

Favorite Sport: Soccer

Favorite Subject: Math

Favorite Gum: Hubba Bubba Strawberry

Music currently playing on ipod: ACDC

If Porter could travel anywhere in the world, where would he go?: Jamaica, Europe, Hawaii

What career can Porter see himself doing?: Engineer

Mikaela
a.k.a. Mickey D

Favorite Movie: Harry Potter movies

Favorite Sport: Softball

Favorite Subject: Math

Favorite Gum: Hubba Bubba Original - as long as it's not melted

If Mikaela could travel anywhere in the world, where would she go?: Germany, and Paris - to see the Eiffel Tower

What career can Mikaela see herself doing?: Forensic Science


**If you would like nominate a friend to be featured as 8th Grader of the Week, stop by Mr. Handrich's office!

Back at JRG for 2008

It feels good to be back after a fun-filled summer. I have enjoyed seeing all of you again and catching up on your life! 8th grade is a very important step for all of you as you start to prepare for high school, but first we want to enjoy each day of 8th grade and make the most of the opportunities which come your way. A special thanks to Alex Rink for helping me set up some links on our class blog. I am anxiuous to share stories and pictures about my Appalachian adventure and hike! Stop in and say hi otherwise I will see you in the halls of JRG!!!!!