Seventh Grade Assembly

Invocation – Deacon O’Malley

CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE!

First Semester Accomplishments

CERTIFICATES OF HONORFr. Willie García-Tuñón, S.J.

Dismissal- Ms. Cartaya

Prayer for Help in My SchoolworkDear God,

Strengthen my memory,Sharpen my focus,Energize my concentration,Give me the necessary discipline,Aid my understanding,Increase my comprehension,Remind me to be inquisitive,Enhance my academic powers,And if it be your will, help me raise my grades.I promise to remember that all my achievementsare your blessings and are possible only through your grace.I promise to give you all the glory. Amen.

Trey TolleJesuit High SchoolNew Orleans, La.

Nuestra Señora de Belén:¡REZA POR NOSOTROS!

IGNATIAN PARADIGMExperience – Reflection - Action

• Experience! Look back at this first semesterCelebrate accomplishments and excellence

• Reflect! Think about what we have accomplished as a middle school. (What you have done this first semester?)

• Action! How can we continue to improve our school and ourselves to serve one another for A.M.D.G

Deacon R. O’Malley• Studied basic dogmas of faith• Liturgical seasons, especially Advent and Christmas.• Memorized: prayers, commandments, Mysteries of the

Rosary.• Weekly read & studied Sunday readings with parents.

• Average of 100+: Marc Pugliese, Rafael Cariello, Sebastián Milanés, Michael Tefel, Santiago Núñez, Miguel Angarita, Michael Limia

Mr. J. Castillo• Learned the basics of Christian faith.

• Studied the different parts of the Nicene Creed.

• Studied history of the Rosary.

• Prayed the Rosary in class.

• Felipe Montes de Oca consistently scored 100% or better in class.

Mr. J. Mederos• Completed first half of fundamental Theology

curriculum.

• Elaborated on scripture stories.

• Completed piety exercises & group presentations.

• For academic performance: Jack Balloveras, Armando Márquez, Roberto Villasante.

Ms. M. Sendros-Iglesias• Expanded vocabulary through workbook, games and

literature.

• Novels reinforce values, exposed class to historical facts.

• Read Montmorency: Liar, Thief, Gentleman and took a virtual tour of London Sewer System.

• Congratulations on outstanding work: Daniel Hernández, Enrique Iturregui, Alberto Llorente, Manuel Lovo, Michael Miranda, Carlos Pérez-Heydrich, Santiago Stanham.

Ms. M. Morera• Covered 5 chapters: nouns, pronouns, verbs,

adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.

• Completed 30 journal entries.

• The following students have an A+ and an excellent behavior & attitude: Miguel Angarita, Armando Márquez, Michael Limia, Manuel Sanchez, Matthew Díaz, Andrew Powell, Michael Tefel, Alexander Vidal, Manuel Fernández, Christian Fowler, Robero Villasante

Mr. C. Reyes

• Read The Hobbit and discussed idea of becoming a hero.

• Studied WWII & Holocaust and how to learn from past errors.

• Discussed ability to lead a dual life and questioned: Is it a want or a need in society?

Ms. M. Jordan• Mr. Ballesteros visited each class and gave tutorial

on how to use various databases.

• Topics were assigned completed final project including research, prewriting, drafting, revising and editing.

• Assembled descriptive writing assignments including personal journaling, collection of real world samples and photographs.

• Calixto García-Velez and José Chan - 100% effort!

Ms. J. Iglesias• Read 3 novels:

– Maus: A Survivor's Tale– Montmorency– The Hobbit

• Covered chapters on short stories & drama.• Dramatic readings in class.

Ms. M. Sánchez

• Practiced and wrote much Spanish!

• Participated in Modern Languages Fair.

• Wrote poems for Grandparent’s Day.

• Outstanding Work: Frank Battle

Ms. D. Haibi

• Covered targeted 3 units of Tu mundo.

• Participated in Belen Modern Languages Fair.

• Contributed poems for Grandparents’ Day.

• Outstanding: Luis Vargas, John Balloveras, Christian Dopico and Víctor Acevedo.

Ms. M. Vidal

• Illustrated posters in the Modern Languages Fair.

• Three units of Tu mundo.

Ms. L. Novoa

• Worked on the Lema Ilustrado and in Poema.

• Gustavo Medina has put forth outstanding work and effort.

Mr. R. Fernández• Participated in the Fairchild Challenge.

• Covered 16 chapters in total, which included:– Life Science foundation– Animals– Diversity of life– Bacteria– Proptosis and Fungi

• Matthew Díaz and Armando Márquez are two true gentleman with excellent conduct and grades.

Ms. S. Lara & Mr. A. Jiménez

• Participated in the Fairchild Challenge.

• Completed a total of 10 chapters.

• Performed a lab for each chapter.

• Created index cards for every animal group.

Mr. J. Flores

• Mr. Flores reports that students completed chapters 1 through 6 during the first semester and he is proud that they are working well!

Mr. J. Forte• Completed first semester chapters and

extra credit assignment on area and perimeter.

• Recognition goes to:William Elías, Carlos Jiménez, Juan Carlos, Joseph Fuentes and Oscar Piñate

Mr. E. Delgado

• Studied most of countries of the Western hemisphere.

• Looking forward to the rest of the world next semester.

• Geograpy Bee is also coming up!

Mr. D. Fry

• Learned how to find a point on Earth’s surface by using longitude and latitude.

• Learned the five themes of geography.

• Manuel Fernández showed genuine interest, relates real-world issues and has an A.

• Alexander Vidal has shown outstanding performance.

Mr. R. Martínez

• Introduced to Field Hockey and Ultimate Frisbee.

• Learned rules and importance of group unity.

• Fitness and hand/eye coordination was evaluated.

• Eduardo Abascal and Nicholas Peterson for positive attitude and cooperation.

Mr. E. Fraga

• Played Field Hockey and Soccer

• Special Recognition:– Excellent Service and Conduct: John Balloveras– Excellent sportsmanship: Antonio Montadas– Excellent Service: Eric Calero

Mr. A. Blanco

• Trained for Presidential Fitness Test.

• Learned skills in Field Hockey and Ultimate Frisbee.

Mr. A. Aparicio• Participated in Kick Ball and Angle Ball.

• Took the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.

• Special Recognition:– Nicolas Beasley for effort– John Goudie for participation– Mariano Macías for sportsmanship

• Learned how to stretch properly.

• Participated in Water Polo, Basketball and Field Hockey.

• Learned rules and history of sports.

Mr. R. Henríquez

Mr. F. Padura

• The students got an opportunity to get a taste and foundation of drama and acting.

• Performed a duet acting scene on stage in front of an audience!

• For outstanding class work, we congratulate Junior Thespian Marcello Hernández.

Ms. T. Gutierrez - CounselingIn class Presentations:• September: Study Skills in English Classes

• October: Red Ribbon Week Speaker

• Oct./Nov.: Alcohol and Drug Awareness (Natural High)in math classes.

• Jose Llanes started the 7th Grade Ambassadors.

• Jonathan Sanz-Perez is recognize for having a significant improvement and effort in academics.

Middle School Clubs

• ALPHA Clubs had many activities:– Dalí Museum– Several plays and play readings– La barca sin pescador– Movie after school El Lazarillo de Tormes– Norman Rockwell exhibit in Ft.

Lauderdale

Middle School Clubs

• Spanish Christmas Play Production profited over $1500 for several charities

• Bishop San Pedro assisted during the Modern Languages Fair and Producción Navideña. Also participated in Kiwanis Gift Wrap activity. Is now preparing the Canastilla for José Martí.

Middle School Sports• The JH Cross Country team won

Dade County Youth FairAll Catholic Conference Tri-County Catholic State Championships.

• JH Swimming team won Dade County Youth FairMS invitational

• 6th Grade Soccer won the All Catholic Conference Championship

• The JH Football team– Record is 6 and 2

New Student Orientation

Grandparents’ Day

Wolverine Day

Wolverine Day

Mix It Up

Thanksgiving Mass

Middle School Sports• The JH Cross Country team won

Dade County Youth FairAll Catholic Conference Tri-County Catholic State Championships.

• JH Swimming team won Dade County Youth FairMS invitational

• 6th Grade Soccer won the All Catholic Conference Championship

• The JH Football team– Record is 6 and 2

Future Activities

• Tómbola

• Ambassador Program

• Intramurals during lunch

• 91 students earned Honor Roll6th 60.4%7th 43.96% 8th 52.09%

• 21 Principal’s Honor Roll 10.14%

7th Grade First Semester Honor Rolls

Honor Roll CertificatesG.P.A. of 3.4 or higher

Principal’s Honor RollAn A in all subjects

Fr. García-Tuñon, S.J., Ed. D.Principal

Faculty & Counselors

Top Five Averages First SemesterInvited to special Field Trip & extra raffle ticket!• Juan Barrero• José Chan• Marc Pugliese• Alexander Vidal• Rafael Cariello• Sebastián Milanés

CONGRATULATIONS!

CELEBRATION!

• FRI. JANUARY 29TH- 2:55 PM – IGNATIAN CENTER

• PATIO AND THEN MOVIE - ROCA THEATER

• PIZZA – PELICULA – PRIZES!PUT YOUR NAME ON TICKET!

• DISMISSAL AT 5:15 PM.

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PATIO OF THE POETS

Citizenship & School Spirit

• Care about each other

• Care for our school

• Do what is best and right for all!

DO YOUR BEST…GOD WILL DO THE REST!

Congratulations to all

who did their best the first semester &

here is to a great second semester!