Finals!

Freshman Theology:
Final Project due Monday December 14th- Facebook of the OT
Picture Resource: http://www.biblical-art.com/

Final Essay Due Wednesday 12/16
1st, 4th, & 7th periods turn in before taking the final
8th period due to Mr. Schreder by 8 am on Wednesday!
Extra-Credit

http://turnitin.com/static/index.html
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Each student will turn in a hard copy of their essay on Wednesday and for extra-credit and online copy to turnitin.com by Wednesday @ 8 am.

Check these links for helpful study tips: Ten Tips for Finals
Study Tips (for the Overly Stressed)
Tips for Finals
Study Tips

Some of these are more geared towards College Finals, but still can apply to our Finals at STM, just think students at STM, are going through the same studying strategies as those at U of I this week as they take their finals!

Mr. Schreder's Tips:

• Organize your study Time
• Get Enough Sleep
• Eat Breakfast
• Make Flashcards
• Form Study Groups or find a Study Buddy!
• Pray to Sts. Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Alexandria, Gabriel Ponsetti, the Patron Saints of Students!
• Believe in Yourself that you will do well!

Test Tuesday!

Freshman Theology:
Test Thursday - study guides can be used as cheat sheets; will receive essay questions on Monday.
Click Here for the David Video Answers!
Extra-Credit for coming to the Lady Sabers vs. Urbana Saturday night @ Parkland - 7:30 pm. Be there or be square!

Intermediate Algebra:
Test Tuesday over all of Chapter 3 (minus 3.4)
Classzone.com for extra-credit!

What is your favorite Bible Verse?

9 Days till Turkey Day!

Many Happenings!

Freshman Theology:
Test next Tuesday 11/24
"Ten Commandments to King Solomon"

Intermediate Algebra:
Test Next Tuesday 11/24
Chapter 3

First Girl's Basketball game tonight at home against Georgetown Ridge-Farm; JV @ 6 with the Varsity following. Good Luck Sabers!

One Month left until Finals! Don't wait until the last minute to study...


An Interesting post from Msgr. Charles Pope:
The maker of all humans beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart. This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units (code named Adam and Eve) resulting in the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed “Sorrow Inducing Non-morality (S.I.N.). Some of the symptoms include:

1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of Origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
10. Sometimes the units are just plain mean.

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect is providing factory-authorized repair and service, free of charge, to correct this defect. The Repair Technician, Jesus, has most graciously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. Some of the following procedures will be necessary in this repair:

1. The disk in the heart component must be scrubbed clean of all viruses.
2. The mental component must be overwritten with new software, (especially WORD of God 3.0)
3. Virus Protection software (such as Pure Eyes 2.0) must be installed to protect the unit from further damage.
4. Connection to the Maker of all all human beings (GOD) must be re-established through the restoration of communication software in the unit. This is done by installing COMMUNION 2.0 Software.
5. Communications protocols must be upgraded to make sure that the unit says “only the good things men need to hear” and to be sure the unit speaks only that which is true.

Midterm Quarter 2

I have to apologize for not keeping up on here. I want to focus on RenWeb and make sure everything is kept up to date there.

This Friday is the Midquarter for Quarter 2-which means only a short time and the end of the semester! Finals will be here sooner than you think.

Freshman Theology:
Paper Re-Writes are due Friday. If there are any questions please let me know or come see me before school!


Intermediate Algebra:
Quiz over 3.1 & 3.2 Friday
Classzone.com for Extra-Credit

Ecclesiastes 9:10:

“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.”

Holy Moses!

We have concluded Moses and the Exodus and there IS A LOT going on so please make note of all that is happening in class.

Tomorrow we will be watching "The Ten Commandments"
Friday we will be watching "The Prince of Egypt"

If anyone misses these days I will offer before school next week to show them again:
Monday @ 7:15 "The Ten Commandments"
Tuesday @ 7:15 "The Prince of Egypt"
Wednesday @ 7:15 Repeats

The Moses Writing Assignment is due NEXT Thursday October 29, 2009. I would be willing to proofread or look over anyone's paper before turning it in.

Click Here For a Link for the Writing Assignment

Also, I have placed a link on the side to the Moses and the Exodus from Egypt Power Point for anyone who missed any class time during the past 3 days. This document and the writing assignment is up on RenWeb as well.

Teaching Project Summary

Freshman Theology: Students can write a 1-paragraph summary of the teaching project (answering the 4 questions below) for some points back on their project. This MUST BE TYPED and turned in tomorrow at the beginning of class for any credit.

Teaching Project Summary:
1. How did you think the project/lesson went when you were teaching?
2. What could have been better?
3. What did you think went well?
4. What are your general thoughts on the teaching project

End of Quarter

Friday is the end of the Mid-Quarter! Make sure you have all things turned in and squared away not only in Theology, but other classes as well.

Students Please click on the link below to fill out a survey about your Theology Class. If you fill out a survey you can earn some extra-credit!

Click Here to take survey

Tomorrow is Saber Day! Good luck football team on Senior Night!

Look at the time fly by...

Wow, it has been a really long time since I have posted on here! I hope everyone is checking RenWeb for the daily assignments and lessons. The end of the quarter is next Friday!

Freshman please bring $10 for your class t-shirt ASAP to Mr. Schreder.

Freshman Theology:
They have a Project that starts tomorrow on Teaching about a certain topic on Moses. Those will cover tomorrow, next Tuesday through Friday. The project is worth 40 points and will be the last major grade before the end of the quarter.

Intermediate Algebra:
Quiz over sections 2.1-3 tomorrow!

Congratulations to the Football Team for the Homecoming victory over St. Joe last week! 6-0 and going to the playoffs.

Congratulations to the Volleyball and Cross Country Teams for their victories as well last night.

Go Cardinals!

Theology Test

Remember Freshman Theology Test tomorrow! Students NEED to have a progress report from RenWeb for their "ticket" to take the test.

Intermediate Algebra Test Thursday!

Midquarter and helpful tips

Midquarter was Friday and Freshman Theology students are REQUIRED (homework assignment) to print out a copy of their Theology grade and have it signed by their parent. This is their "ticket" for taking the test Wednesday!

Test Wednesday over Cain & Abel to Abraham.


"Back to School Tips" from an Article in the News-Gazette

• Make it clear to your child that disobedience is not an option. Good Behavior begins in the home, not at school.
• Assign your child a fair share of the day-to-day housework. Teachers say the best students are usually those who have daily chores at home. The more responsible a child is within his family, the more responsibility he or she will demonstrate at school.
• Limit electronic entertainment to non-school days only, and even then to no more than 5 total hours a week.
• Be always interested in what and how your child is doing in school, but take care not to get involved in doing the work.
  
• If and when your child's teacher reports a problem, give the teacher the benefit of the doubt. When a teacher says your child has a problem, academic or behavioral, it is with your child's best interest in mind.

Have a great week-next week is Homecoming; so boys man up and ask a girl to the dance!

Mid-Quarter is Near

Tomorrow is the Mid-Quarter-the school year is flying by. Students can always check their grades on RenWeb to see where they are at.

Freshman Theology will be having a Test on Wednesday 9/23!

Other School Announcements:
Freshman Homecoming Float:
We want to make sure parents are aware of the freshmen float
workdays. An attempt was made to select various days of the weeks in
the hope that EVERY freshmen can find at least one day that fits into
their schedule - making it truly the work of the entire Class of 2013.

The float will be built and housed in the family farm of Lee & Sandy
Eichhorst (grandparents of Sean Kelley - Class of 2013). They live at
309 East Leverett Rd, Champaign.

DIRECTIONS: From STM: Take I-57 North to the next exit (Leverett Rd).
Turn right off the ramp. At the bottom of the hill, turn left. Follow
that road approx 1/2 mile. You'll see the farm on the right side of
the road (yellow farm house & outbuildings, red barn.) We'll be
building the float in the red barn.

The Homecoming football game is Friday, October 2nd.

More information will follow as we coordinate transportation and
other details. Thanks for encouraging your freshman's participation.

WORKDAYS

Sunday, 9/20 - 3:30 to 6:30pm

Wednesday, 9/23 - 3:30 to 6:30pm

Thursday, 9/24 - 3:30 to 6:30pm

Saturday, 9/26 - 3:30 to 6:30pm

Sunday, 9/27 - 1:00 to 4:00pm (Powder Puff football game and bonfire
at 6:00pm)

If the float isn't finished by Sunday, 9/27, we have also scheduled:

Monday, 9/28 - 3:30 to 6:30pm

Thursday, 10/1 - 3:30 to 6:30pm

Tear down will be on Sunday, October 4; time TBD.

For questions, please contact Mrs. Tracey Johnson at 356-1807.

Parent Night

I am looking forward to meeting parents tonight at the Parent Open House Night! It should be a good time to get to know who your child's teachers are and what the classes are about.

Theology:
Creation Rap due 9/11
Essay Re-Write/Extra-Credit Essay due 9/11
Freshman Retreat Forms due 9/15

Intermediate Algebra:
Quiz over sections 1.1-5 Friday 9/11

RenWeb

RenWeb is up and running! Mr. Schreder will try to put each day's homework on there for parents and students to see (remember the homework is posted on here as well). Please bear with me and the other teachers as we get used to the new system and getting homework and grades posted on time.

FRIDAY IS OUR FIRST ALL SCHOOL MASS. All students are required to wear a solid white full button down dress shirt/blouse. The shirt must be tucked in at all times and must have a 3” length past the waist. NO POLO SHIRTS OR SHORTS ARE ALLOWED ON MASS DAYS. Female student have the option to wear a uniform crossover tie or uniform conventional tie. Male students must wear a uniform conventional tie. To rent a tie will cost $5.00. Students not in compliance will be disciplined and sent home to change.

ATTENTION FRESHMEN: If you are interested in applying for a Pack Leader position for the Saber Pack, please pick up an application on the table outside the office in the main hallway. Pack leaders are representatives for your class and help organize and plan events for Saber Pack. Help us make Saber Pack fun for all!

Only Tuesday!

Freshman Theology:
Test Thursday-Bible, OT, Genesis 1-3
Remember to bring your Essay questions with you otherwise Mr. Schreder WILL NOT accept the essay.

Remember Friday is the first all-school mass-be sure you are in proper dress!


Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for September is: "That the word of God may be better known, welcomed and lived as the source of freedom and joy".

Have a great day! Go Cardinals!

It's the weekend!

It's Finally Friday!

Theology Students: Test Thursday September 3rd
The test will be on the overview of the Bible, Old Testament, and Creation (Genesis 1-3); over everything from the beginning of school until new material covered on Tuesday Sept 1st.

Remember Reflection journals are due every Friday (25 points a week possible). The Creation worksheet will be due at the beginning of class Monday (August 31st).

School Announcements:

VIS-A-VIS- TUTORING, Would you like to have a TUTOR from the University of Illinois. Anyone with tutoring needs should contact Mr. Blakely as soon as possible in order to get a tutor. It is a first come, first serve basis. You can contact Mr. Blakely through the school email at jblakely@hs-stm.org.

Good Luck Football team against B-H tonight-Go Sabers!

Have a great weekend!

First Week!

I hope everyone's first week was enjoyable and fun. Next week is the first FULL week of school for the year-be ready!

Reminders:

• Be aware of the new bell schedules
• No Cell Phones!
• Shirts MUST be tucked in
• Do your homework!

Freshman Theology Reflection questions:
Thursday 8/20
"What do you think it means to have a relationship with God?"

Friday 8/21
"Why do you think it is important to read, study, and discuss the Bible as a Catholic Christian?"

Mr. Schreder will NOT be posting the reflection questions for the week on here after this week for the rest of the school year. Remember, your answers need to be in complete sentences, with at least 2-5 sentences that are detailed and explain your reason for your answers. Your reflections for the week are due by the end of your Theology class on Friday. Any other questions please see Mr. Schreder.

Gotta go watch the Cardinals take control of the NL Central!

First Day

The First day of the 2009-10 school year is finished! I hope all of the freshman had a great day and are looking forward to tomorrow.

Remember to bring all necessary materials to class!

NO CELL PHONES!

Shirts MUST be tucked in...

Have a great day!

Taking Celebrating Mass to "New Heights"

"It’s a massive feat to just to climb North America’s highest mountain, but even rarer to celebrate Mass on the 20,320 foot peak. In fact, one local Alaskan historian doesn’t recall it ever happening before July 3, when three childhood friends from Poland summited the famed Mt. McKinley... Father Krzyaztof Grzybowski and his brother Father Robert Grzybowski celebrated a Mass with their childhood friend Adrian Przyluski attending.... “In a most exceptionally clear and calm day, at about 4 p.m. after a long climb from 17,000 feet, on the West Buttress route, they were able to spend about 45 minutes at the 20,320 foot summit,” Father Tero wrote.

Make a Difference Today

A man walking on the beach saw a child reaching down to pick up small objects and then throwing them into the ocean. He called out “Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?” The child looked up and replied “Throwing starfish into the ocean.”

“I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” To this, the child replied, “The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don’t throw them in, they’ll die.”

Upon hearing this, the man commented, “But do you not realize that there are thousands of starfish? You can’t possibly make a difference!”

At this, the child bent down, picked up a starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, “It made a difference for that one.”

Adapted – Loren Eiseley “The Star Thrower”

Happy Father's Day

I would like to extend a Happy Father's Day wish to all Fathers of the STM Community and especially my Dad. He was always there for me when I needed him and helped guide me along life's path especially through the rough times helping me to stay strong and persevere. Thanks Dad!

Joke Corner
A guy goes into the confessional box. He notices on one side a fully equipped bar with Guinness on tap. On the other wall is a dazzling array of the finest Cuban cigars. Then the priest comes in.

"Father, forgive me, for it's been a very long time since I've been to confession, but I must first admit that the confessional box is much more inviting these days."

The priest replies "Get out. You're on my side."

The STM Lady Sabers returned from Notre Dame teamp camp yesterday going 3-3 playing teams from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Everyone played very well and got better individually as well as a team. Great Job Ladies! Coach Mennig and I were able to sneak a round of golf with ND's head Coach McGraw-that was very unexpected and a lot of fun. The ND Campus was very pretty and very Catholic! I was able to attend Mass at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Crypt both mornings and enjoyed the experience of being at the campus.

Hope everyone's summer is going well and not going by too fast! Happy Father's Day!

Summer!

I hope everyone is having a restful and fun fulled summer! Make sure to do something educational like read your summer reading book to make sure your brain doesn't go to mush...

I got back from Kansas City working the "Battle at the Border" basketball tournament for USJN-long days at the gym, but fun.

Last week venturing over the outdoor basketball courts on the U of I Campus I ran into Jake Kluth, Ben Dodds, and Josh Kulas and showed them how to play basketball. Funny coincidence Mr. Schreder's team won every time...

Enjoy your break-make it worthwhile-get better at the sports you are in-and be productive!

"Things to do over Summer Break-Besides video games, facebook and myspace here are some productive ways to stay busy over Summer Break.

* Find a Job

* Watch a movie-Mr. Schreder recommends Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Night at the Musuem: The Smithsonian

* Read a Book - They say the difference between yourself now versus a year from now is 3 books you will read over the course of that year. Mr. Schreder recommends: "Wild at Heart (For Guys), Wooden, To Kill a Mockingbird, Into the Wild, A Seperate Peace, Harry Potter Series, Lord of the Rings Series"

* Organize - Organize old work from throughout the school year, so you can easily come back to it.

* Recreation - Join a summer league of your favorite sport: softball, volleyball, basketball, etc.

* Learn New Things - Just because you are on summer break doesn't mean you have to stop learning.

* Get Up - Become an early riser. Get the things you need done in the mornings, so you can enjoy your evenings.

* Get Out - Get some sun, its good for you, and hey...it's summer break!

* Have a Family Reunion - Family time is always quality time...well almost always (Never mind that annoying brother or sister).

* Help Others - From neighbors to the elderly. You'll feel better about yourself afterwards.

* Find a Hobby

* Study Abroad

* Travel - See the world. Take a Summer Break Cruise.-or go to Six Flags...

* Ride a Bike - Save gas."

A Little Short Story

Shirley & Marcy

A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe.

So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her.

She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.

The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.

As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week?

Do you know her?'
Timmy nonchalantly replied, 'Yeah, I know who she is.'
The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'

'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us?
'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much.


And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.

Summertime!

"And it's two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford
Cheap shades and a tattoo
And a Yoo-Hoo bottle on the floorboard

Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime" Kenny Chesney

Finals are done and it is officially summertime! It was a great year for me and I hope for all of the students as well-I believe there was fun, learning, and spiritual growth! If there is any student that would like to see what they got on their final, I will be at school on Tuesday from 10-???.

For those who do not already know, I will be teaching Freshman Theology next school year. I enjoyed teaching Algebra this past year and am looking forward to the switch next year.

Thank You Fr. Joe for all of your service to STM and Good Luck on your new assignment.

This summer will be very busy for me. I will be getting married in July, finding a house, and getting ready for next school year. It will be a lot fun and a transition in life that I am looking forward to.

Have a great summer and I will try and post on here every once in a while. Go have fun with friends, relax, go to Six Flags, see some Cardinals, Cubs, or White Sox Baseball Games, swimming, play some golf, fish, read some good books, and many more fun and exciting things that can be done in the summer! God Bless.

Last Day of School!

It's the Last Day (classes) of School! Study for Finals. See the STM Website for a schedule of finals. Good Luck to the Softball and Baseball Teams!




Good Luck with Finals!!!

O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favour in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked.

Through Christ our Lord.

St. Joseph of Cupertino, Pray for us.

Amen.

Last 2 days of school

Graduation Weekend was very nice-it makes me think about when I graduated and all the adventures, journeys, and experiences students have in 4 years of high school-how they grow from "deer-in-the-headlights" freshman to "mature" and confident seniors. Ji-Su Park delivered a well-thought and enlightening Valedictorian Speech. Good Luck in all of life's endeavors and whatever the road may hold ahead.

In Algebra we finished the "Tree" Charts for the final. We will go over specifics on the final and some more review problems as well tomorrow in class.

Congratulations to all the girls who made it to the State Track Meet! Good Luck!

Good Luck to the Softball and Baseball Teams this week @ Regionals. Bring home a trophy!

Schedule for the rest of the year

Algebra:
5/13 - Test on 11.4-5
5/14,15,18,19 Review For Finals (see topics for finals underneath "Links"

Intermediate Algebra
5/13 - 9.5 Notes
5/14 - 9.5 Review
5/15 - 9.4 & 9.5 Quiz
5/18-19 - Review For Finals

Almost there! Make sure all homework assignments are turned in and check with Mr. Schreder about grades, assignments, test corrections, etc.

Some Catholic Humor...

11. You know you are really Catholic if…
    you name one of your daughters Mary.
    You know you are an über Catholic if…
    you name all of your daughters Mary.
12. You know you are really Catholic if…
    you go to Mass every day.
    You know you are an über Catholic if…
    you go to Confession every day.
13. You know you are really Catholic if…
    you abstain from meat on Fridays.
    You know you are an über Catholic if…
    you abstain from food on Fridays.
14. You know you are really Catholic if…
    you use NFP - natural family planning.
    You know you are an über Catholic if…
    you use NFP - “no family planning”.
You know you are really Catholic if…
you have at least five children.
You know you are an über Catholic if…
you have at least five children by your fifth anniversary.You know you are really Catholic if…
you have a Mary statue in your front yard.
You know you are an über Catholic if…
your Mary statue is registered with the FAA.

Pope Benedict VXI's Prayer that he placed in the Western Wall in Jerusalem

"God of all the ages,
on my visit to Jerusalem, the 'City of Peace,'
spiritual home to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike,
I bring before you the joys, the hopes and the aspirations,
the trials, the suffering and the pain of all your people throughout the world.
God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob,
hear the cry of the afflicted, the fearful, the bereft;
send your peace upon this Holy Land, upon the Middle East,
upon the entire human family;
stir the hearts of all who call upon your name,
to walk humbly in the path of justice and compassion.
'The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul that seeks him!' (Lam 3:25)"

Have a Great Week and good luck to all Saber teams-baseball, softball, and track!

It's Friday!

Only 7 more "School Days" until the school year is over; there is officially 10 school days left (3 finals days). As St. Paul says "Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win. (1 Corinthians 9:24)" Finish the school year as if you are running a race, do not quit before the finish line-complete all missing work, hand in papers on time, etc. Seniors good luck on Finals and in college!

Algebra I Students: There is now a link for the topics that will be covered on the final (see right side of page on the "Links" header)

From Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput:

“The lesson of St. Paul, now and for every generation, is that we need to engage the world with intelligence, a creative spirit and, most importantly, charity, which ‘bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.'”

Real charity depends on truth, not “shallow courtesies” and “false compromises.”

“Paul reminds us that charity ‘does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth’ (I Cor 13:6). In fact, no greater gift of love exists than sharing the truth with others. Only God’s truth sets us free.”

“Jesus himself did not claim to ‘preach’ the truth but to be the truth. That’s why a Christianity based only on technique or useful ideas or a system of good social principles will always fail. Christianity can only be anchored in a love for Jesus Christ.”

“The cross of Jesus Christ is not a ‘philosophy.’ It’s an instrument of killing stained with the blood of a Person who was once dead but is now alive.”

“Only if we really believe the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in our bones, only if we endure in proclaiming that truth,” he concluded, will we be able to share St. Paul’s relief and joy in “the crown of righteousness.”

Have a great weekend and good luck to all Saber Athletic Teams competing this weekend.

Monday Update

Algebra: Ch 11.1-3 Review Wednesday, Test on 11.1-3 on Thursday

Intermediate Algebra: Ch 9.1-3 Test Tuesday

Statistics: Final Project Due 5/12!

Everyone looked very sharp at Prom. Great job Juniors in organizing and setting it up-a big Thank-You goes to Mrs. Tucker for all of her work. Congratulations to Michael Fitzgerald and Lindsey Hittmeier for Prom King and Queen!

Good Luck tonight the Softball and Baseball Teams!

Congratulations to the Math Team who placed 5th in State at the State Competition at U of I on Saturday.

3 weeks!

Good Luck to the Seniors who have only 5 class days left in their high school career! Finish off the school year with a band and as St. Paul says "run so as to win the race."

Everyone else has 3 weeks; 12 school days and 3 days for finals. Algebra we will cover the rest of chapter 11 and some of 12; be sure to study and if you want to know your grade ask Mr. Schreder. From now on, Friday mornings will be review for the Algebra Final. Bring your questions to Mr. Schreder for review.

Good Luck to any sports teams playing this weekend! Happy May Day-say a Hail Mary!

"Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death. Amen."

Enjoy this video...

16 Days left of School

There are only 16 days left of school! Today in Algebra we worked on problems that will be similar to the final. Mr. Schreder will offer review sessions for Algebra on Friday's starting this week. Students need to come ready with questions for Mr. Schreder about the final. The final will cover Chapters 6-11 and some of 12.

Intermediate Algebra Final will cover Chapters 6.5-9 and parts of 10.

Statistics Sports Project is now due Thursday April 30.

Go Cardinals! The Redbirds took 2 of 3 from the Small Bears this weekend at Busch Stadium and have a 1 1/2 game lead in the NL Central. Albert Pujols led the Cardinals hitting a Grand Slam on Saturday.

Prom is Saturday at the Champaign Country Club.

Mr. Schreder's students can earn extra-credit by coming the two home JV Baseball game Thursday vs. SJO and Friday vs. St. Theresa both games @ 4:30.

Midquarter Reports

Mid-Quarter reports will be going out this week. All of Mr. Schreder's students will be getting a report of the Quarter 4 grade summary in class and will need to get it signed by a parent(s).

Good Luck to the Freshman Boys Baseball team tonight against Central.

Midquarter

Today is the Midquarter for Quarter 4! Only 27 days left of school! Students will get a grade printout of Quarter 4 on Monday from Mr. Schreder; please ask to see how your student is doing. Good luck to all the Saber Athletic Teams this weekend-Track, Baseball, Softball, and Soccer!

Algebra: Test Tuesday on Chapter 10.4-6
Intermediate Algebra: Test Monday on Chapter 8
Statistics: Sports in Statistics Project due Tuesday April 28th
Statistics in Real Life: School Funding due Wednesday April 22nd
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddnvhmw6_4spnr6cr4

Go Cardinals!

Last week of the Midquarter

Friday is the Mid-quarter for Quarter 4! There is less than 30 days of school left-make sure you are on top of your grades and assignments to finish the school year off strong.

Algebra-Test next Tuesday over 10.4-10.6
Intermediate Algebra - test Friday
Statisitcs - Sports in Statistics Project due April 28th

"Nine-year-old Joey was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday school.. 'Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt . When he got to the Red Sea he had his army build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he radioed headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge and all the Israelites were saved.' 'Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you' his Mother asked. 'Well, no, Mom. But, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd never believe it!"

Happy Easter!

I want to wish all families a Happy and Holy Easter! This Holy Week I have been reflecting on the importance on carrying our cross each day to make the burden that Jesus felt on the day he gave his life for us on the cross lighter; to make our sins not sting him as much. May the Joy of Jesus' Resurrection from the dead bring peace and happiness to your lives!

Let's finish the school year strong-working hard with goal to do the best that we are capable of doing. To glorify God through the knowledge and intellect he has given each and everyone of us!

Good Luck to the softball and baseball teams this weekend!

"Last night (Wednesday) the JV Baseball Team defeated Monticello 9-2 behind Aaron Pinkerton who pitched 7 strong innings, striking out 10 while only giving up 1 earned run. The Sabers were led at the plate by Matthew Tate with 3 hits and 2 runs, Michael Rubenacker with 2 hits, 2 runs and 3 RBI’s and Nate Gibson with 2 hits, 1 run and 3 RBI’s."

Way to go Mr. Schreder's 3rd Hour Algebra 1 Class-as a class their class average on the Chapter 10.1-3 Test was the best this semester!

33 Days of School Left

Algebra will have a Vocabulary Quiz over sections 10.1-3 and a Test over 10.1-3
Graphing Quadratic Functions, finding axis of symmetry & vertex, and number of solutions, etc.

Statistics will have a Correlation Project due Thursday!

Enjoy the short 4 day week (and next week too!).

On Saturday the Freshmen Baseball Team split a double-header against Centennial. Michael Rubenacker pitched 7 strong innings, striking out 14 batters, allowing only 4 hits and 1 earned run; leading his team to a 3-2 victory in Game One.

The JV Sabers next game is Wednesday @ Monticello.

The Varsity swept their doubleheader on Saturday.

Some "Bible Humor"
A Sunday school teacher asked, 'Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of
fishing when he was on the Ark ?

'No,' replied Johnny. 'How could he, with just two worms.'

A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning
how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times But, there is a
Higher Power. Can anybody tell me what it is?'


One child blurted out, 'Aces!

The weekend and the coming of Holy Week

It's Friday! Only 33 days of school left. Next week we only have 4 school days because of the Holy Week starting with Palm (Passion) Sunday and into the week.

Good Luck to the musicians performing this weekend at state, the softball team, and both baseball teams as they take part in Double Headers tomorrow. Come out and support the Freshman Sabers take on Centennial at STM!

Good Luck as well to the Juniors taking the ACT tomorrow-do your best!

Sunday is opening night for Major League Baseball! I am excited and am anticipating a great year by my St. Louis Cardinals!

Mr. Schreder's Final Four Picks: Michigan St. over UCONN; North Carolina over Villanova!
Go Sparty (that's one mascot I would not want to mess with)!


Extra-Credit: What two players (one for UNC and Villanova) were teammates growing up as little kids?

Have a Great Weekend!

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back all students! Only 37 more class days until summer!

Mid-Quarter April 17
Finals (Fr-Jr) May 20-22
Senior Exams May 12-13

Goodluck to STM Baseball (JV and Varsity) and Softball Teams tonight taking on LeRoy!

Let's Finish the school year strong!

Any student that would like a freshman class t-shirt (from homecoming), they are one for $3 or two for $5. Please see Mr. Schreder about getting a t-shirt.

Want to sharpen your Math Skills or prepare for History, or any other class you may be taking next year at STM? If there is any student that would like some extra help or tutoring over the summer from the end of school in May to the end of June please contact Mr. Schreder (jschreder@hs-stm.org) to set up appointments (time, meeting place, subject, and purpose of tutoring) and a fee. Mr. Schreder is willing to help out in just about any subject!

Spring Break

Today is the first official day of Spring!

I hope everyone has a great Spring Break and when we get back there will be less than 40 school days left before Finals! Let's finish the school year strong and head to summer with dominated grades!

Good Luck to the Baseball and Softball Teams on there trips to Florida. Come out and support the F/S baseball team tomorrow at 10:30 @ STM. GO Sabers!

Spring Break is almost here!

Only 2 days left until Spring Break and less than 40 days of school! Eventhough there is only 2 days left there is still plenty left to do!

Algebra I has a test on Friday over Sections 9.7 and 9.8.!

Intermediate Algebra has a packet over Ch 8.1 and 8.2 due Friday!

Statistics Test Corrections due Friday!

The Softball team is off to a 1-1 start in their season.

The Baseball team kicks off their season Saturday. Come out and support the Fresh/Soph Saturday Morning @ 10:30 against Clifton Central and the Varsity travels to Clifton Central.

If any student(s) would like to meet (extra help with Algebra or other subjects) with Mr. Schreder over break, please e-mail me and we can set up a time and location to meet at for extra help at a small fee.

"Interest in Becoming a Teacher Surging..."

Have a great break, enjoy the time off, and let's finish the school year off strong!

Go Illini!

Living the Christian Life

I came upon these three really good blog posts from Anthony Lilles on his interview with Fr. Conrad Osterhaut. Fr. Conrad is of the order of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal- a very fascinating order.

Elements of Radical Fraternity
http://beginningtopray.blogspot.com/2009/03/elements-of-radical-fraternity.html
"Christ is the foundation.Prayer. We search for, and find, Him in prayer. I fulfill my obligations as the ritual; the practice is something alive and connecting to the mystical union. Christ is present in the power of prayer. To quote St. Paul, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives within me.”His love is manifest through the covenant and Eucharist. He is offering the tangible reality of his presence in the Eucharist, which is both his humanity and his divinity. If we come to the Eucharist prepared for it, ready to receive the Lord giving himself to us in all our smallness and completing us through Him, we are giving ourselves as he did, prepared to be in service to others."

Radical Fraternity
http://beginningtopray.blogspot.com/2009/03/radical-fraternity.html
"The recovery of the Francican Tradition, which the Friars of the Renewal have devoted themselves to, is really a rediscovery of genuine fellowship in the Lord. By placing their fraternity above material comforts, they are rediscovering how to live with one another as brothers in Christ."

Radical Fraternity: Making the Sacrifice
http://beginningtopray.blogspot.com/2009/03/radical-fratenity-making-sacrifice.html
"When our love does not really cost us anything, it is not really love. Real love pours out until it hurts. This is what Jesus did for us on the Cross -- it is what St. Paul says we need to do with our lives in return."

End of the 3rd Quarter

Last Friday was the end of the Third Quarter. New Grades for the 4th Quarter began on Monday. In Algebra we will be having a test over section 9.4-9.6 tomorrow.
In Intermediate Algebra we had a test today on Chapter 7.1-6.
In Statistics we will have a test over Chapter 8 on Thursday. The Teaching Project assignments went on the students 3rd quarter grade.

Good luck to all students this quarter-if you didn't do as well as you had hoped remember you can help yourself by doing better this quarter and doing well on the final as well.

Spring Practices are underway make sure to take care of school first and then go get em!

Kudos to the Cast of "Into the Woods" it was a fantastic show and a 2 Thumbs-Up to all the cast members!

End of the 3rd Quarter

Today is the end of the 3rd quarter! The school year is 3/4 of the way over and only 2 weeks until Spring Break!

Go see the play "Into the Wild" and have a great weekend!

"In a world lacking hope, look to Jesus, Pope tells youth"

"Pope Benedict then goes on to ask, “where can I obtain and how can I keep alive the flame of hope burning in my heart?”

“Experience shows that personal qualities and material goods are not enough to guarantee the hope which the human spirit is constantly seeking. ... Politics, science, technology, economics and all other material resources are not of themselves sufficient to provide the great hope to which we all aspire,” the Pope writes.

“This hope 'can only be God, Who encompasses the whole of reality and Who can bestow upon us what we, by ourselves, cannot attain,'” he answers, quoting from his encyclical Spe Salvi.

“To you young people, who are in search of a firm hope, I address the very words that St. Paul wrote to the persecuted Christians in Rome at that time: 'May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.'"

Bringing his words to the youth to a close, Pope Benedict asks Mary, Mother of Hope to intercede for young people the world over.

"Mary, Star of the Sea, we ask you to guide the young people of the whole world to an encounter with your Divine Son Jesus. Be the celestial guardian of their fidelity to the Gospel and of their hope." "

Last week of the 3rd Quarter!

A Message from Pope Benedict XVI: ""On this First Sunday of Lent, the Gospel of Saint Mark speaks of Jesus being lead into the desert by the Holy Spirit, tempted by Satan and assisted by the angels. Let us pray that our Lenten journey will strengthen us in the struggle against all forms of temptation. Upon all of you I invoke God’s abundant blessings, and I wish you a pleasant Sunday and a happy stay in Rome!""

Remember this is the last week of the 3rd quarter! See Mr. Schreder if you believe you have any missing assignments-they will not be accepted after Friday.

Only 14 school days until Spring Break!

Baseball, Softball, and Girl's Soccer Practices begin today. Good Luck to all.

Updates

Don't let this happen to your grade (picture)!

Students tomorrow leaves only one week until the 3rd quarter is over. See Mr. Schreder for any MISSING Assignments. Only 3 weeks (15 school days) until Spring Break!

Baseball, Softball, and Girl's Soccer all Begins on Monday March 3rd-see respective coaches for practice times and places.

Good Year to the Saber's Boys Basketball Team after losing to Unity last night in the Sectional Semi-finals.

Shorts are not permitted until April 1.

The Play "Into the Woods" is March 5, 6, and 7th next week. Come out and see all the hard work the students have put into making it a great production.

2 Weeks until end of Quarter 3

March 6th is the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Good Luck tonight Boys against St. Joseph-Ogden.

Students have fun at Battle of the Bands and at Vice-Versa.

Have a great weekend everyone!

STM Happenings

Congratulations to the Lady Sabers on a very successful year! They finished with a 25-6 record, Regular Season Conference and Tournament Championship, a Regional Championship, and numerous Individual and Team Records broken! Good luck to the Seniors as they move on and for those coming back get ready for next year-the bar has been raised.

Congratulations to the two wrestlers who made it to state this weekend at the Assembly Hall-Steve Montez and Nathan Santhanam!

Congratulations to the Boys Basketball Team as they were victorious over Blue Ridge on Senior Night last night.

I have emailed a number of parents about their Child's participation in the Math Competition Saturday at Parkland. Please let me know if the student can or cannot make it, so we can find replacements if need to.

March 6th is the end of the 3rd Quarter!

Congratulations Lady Sabers!

Last night the Lady Sabers defeated St. Joseph Ogden 44-35 to win the Regional Championship! This was the third time they beat the Spartans this year (one other time for the conference tournament championship). They were led by Kassie Jones-17 points, 8 rebounds, Gina Hinders 14 points 8 rebounds 7 blocks, and Lisa Clarkson 8 points and 8 assists. The Sabers move onto Sectional Semifinals Monday night against Unity @ 8pm. Any students in Mr. Schreder's class that comes to the game will receive extra credit! Good Luck Sabers and continue the great season!

Video Highlights!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the STM Girl's Basketball team on going undefeated in Conference play, after beating St. Joe last night on Senior Night! The girls ended their season 23-5, 8-0 in Conference. The girls play at the St. Joe Regional on Tuesday night. Good Luck Girls!

Today was the end of the midquarter. If students would like to know their grade, see Mr. Schreder. Have a nice weekend and Good Luck to the Boys Sabers tonight against Iroquois West in the SVC Tournament.

Big Win!

"The STM Girls Basketball Team defeated #6 ranked in the State Bismark-Henning last night 44-34. It was a game of runs for the Sabers as they started the game on a 10-0 run but watched their lead slip away going in to the half down 19-16. The Sabers regained the lead in the 3rd quarter and then started out the the 4th quarter on an 8-0 run to control the game down the stretch. The Sabers went 12-14 from the free throw lines in the 2nd half with Caitlin Lowry and Brittany Einck each going 5-5 from the charity stripe. Brittany Einck had 15 points to lead the Sabers in scoring. Kassie Jone had her 11th double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Caitlin Lowry had 9 points and 11 rebounds off the bench for the Sabers. The Sabers who are now 22-5 and close out the regular season on Thursday night against St. Joseph-Ogden. Come cheer on our girls as we say good-bye to our Seniors and with a victory the team will be undefeated in Conference play. Good Luck Ladies!"

Busy Weekend!

The Lady Sabers wrapped up the SVC Regular Season Championship by defeating CPCI on Saturday (JV improved to 10-10 as well)! The Sabers go for an undefeated conference record Thursday as they take on St. Joe on Senior Night. Tomorrow they face State Ranked Bismark-Henning at STM. Come out and support the Sabers!

The Illini got back to their winning ways yesterday over Iowa 64-52 (in front of His Airness, Michael Jordan, nonetheless). The Illini are only one game out of first place in the Big 10!

In case you missed it last night-what Super Bowl! Mr. Schreder's prediction of 27-20 Steelers, was awfully close as Big Ben led the Steelers to a game winning TD to win Super Bowl XLIII 27-23. My favorite commercial was the E*trade Baby giving Golf Tips to the Older Gentleman. There also looks like some good movies that will be coming out this summer!

Hopefully this week is actually a full week of classes! Friday is the end of the midquarter. All Algebra Students recieved a grade handout from me (parents ask to see it!) This will show them where they are at in the class and where they can improve on. The rest of my classes will receive a handout before Friday as well.

Groundhog Puxatowney Phil saw his Shadow today so six more weeks of winter!

Today is the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for February is: "That the pastors of the Church may always be docile to the action of the Holy Spirit in their teaching and in their service to God's people".

Enjoy the week! GO Sabers and Go Illini!

Finally Friday!

It's Friday! Enjoy the weekend and the Super Bowl! Next Week February 6th is Mid quarter for Semester One.

Good Luck Lady Sabers against CPCI on Saturday.

"The Girls Basketball Team held on on the road against Clifton Central last night 47-40. The Sabers were 13 for 16 from the free throw line, and led by Kassie Jones who had 20 points. Brittany Einck had 13 points including 4-4 from the free throw line in the last minute of the game to secure the Sabers 20th win of the season (20-5). Caitlin Lowry had 7 points and 7 rebounds. The Sabers play on Saturday against CPCI at home and a victory will secure their 3rd conference title in 4 years. GOOD LUCK LADIES!"

Good Luck to the Boy's Sabers tonight against CPCI as well.

Mr. Schreder's Pick for the Big Game: Pittsburgh 27-20!

Catholic Schools Week

Welcome Catholic Schools Week! This week is full of exciting events at STM. There are Boys and Girls basketball games this week, 8th Grade Preview Night, All School Mass on Friday and much more! Mid-quarters are fast approaching (Feb 6).

Class Announcements:
Algebra Ch 7 Test

Intermediate Algebra Ch 6.1-2 Quiz

Congratulations to the Lady Sabers on their Sagamon Valley Conference Tournament Championship! They defeated St. Joseph's Ogden in the Championship Game. The Sabers are now 17-5 on the season and have games against Heritage Christian and Clifton Central this week.

"Mennig said his team still is focused on the upcoming state tournament.

"I've got to believe that everybody is expecting us to be one of the better teams in the region," Mennig said, "But we've got to keep taking care of business. One thing is for sure after last year though, we are not looking ahead too far. We did that last season and went home a little quicker than we had hoped.""

The weekend!

Hooray it's the weekend!

Congrats to Cassie Jones who passed the 1,000 point mark last night as the Lady Sabers defeated PBL 58-35 in the semifinals of the SVC Tournament. The Lady Sabers play St. Joe on Saturday evening at 7 at Parkland. Come out and support your #13 ranked Sabers! They are going for their 3rd SVC Tournament Championship in 4 years.

Midquarters are only 2 weeks away-February 6th! Make sure you are doing your homework and keeping up with assignment. See Mr. Schreder if you need any extra help or questions.

Have a great and restful weekend!

Snow Days and Back to Work

I hope all of the students enjoyed the 6 day break after only 7 days back at school from Christmas Break. But to ruin all the fun and excitement of no school, it's back to work. There are tests in all of my classes tomorrow:

Algebra: Ch 7.1-7.4
Intermediate Algebra: 6.6 & 6.7
Statistics: 6.4 & 6.5

Today we reviewed in all classes so students should be ready, if they need to study more, use the questions we did in class for review and can ask Mr. Schreder before school tomorrow.

The Lady Sabers begin their quest for a SVC Tournament tonight against CPCI. Come out to STM @ 6 and cheer on the Sabers!

Week of 1/12-1/16

Some announcements for the week:
Algebra Test Thursday Sections 7.1-7.4 Linear Systems (solving by graphing, substitution method, and elimination method)
Intermediate Algebra Test Friday Sections 5.6-5.8
Statistics: Quiz on 6.4 and 6.5 Wednesday

Make sure you (students) are turning in all homework on time and turning it in! You don't want to get off to a rough start this semester! Get a good foundation for the rest of the semester.

New Semester New Beginning

It's officially the start of the new semester. Final Grades for Semester 1 are in and should be coming home soon. My students have received their grades for the Final Tests as well as their Semester Grades. Tomorrow all of my classes will officially get started with new material and lessons (today was review getting the students back into the school mode).

I hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Christmas and is having a Happy New Year in 2009!

The #9 Lady Sabers improved to 14-3 on the year after defeating Watseka last night. The JV Lady Sabers improved to 7-7 defeating Watseka as well as all of the girls played well and many got into the scoring column.