"If you are what you should be, you will set the whole world ablaze."
Saint Catherine of Sienna
Mrs. Elizabeth Weizman
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“I
am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I
may be;
for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our
happiness or misery
depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.”
Martha Washington (1750)
WELCOME to 7th and 8th Grade English at Precious Blood School
It is my sincere intention that your child has an engaging and positive experience in English this year. My goal is to get students excited about English, writing, and speaking and fully prepare them for high school. There is a lot expected of them, but I know they can handle it, and, while they will be working very hard, we will also have some fun.
It is a privilege for me to teach at PB under the guidance of Mr. Mecoli and Mrs. Dodsworth. I am actually a graduate of PB along with my five other brothers and sisters. I have many great memories of my times from grade school and hope that I can add to your child’s fond memories in junior high English. I have worked closely with Mrs. Dodsworth for many years and she has taught me how to effectively teach English, appreciate good writing, and help junior high students learn.
I have a great sense of humor and a lot of energy and like to pass this on to my students. They will be standing up in class and moving around a lot. I also always incorporate the teaching of good character traits and try to teach children how to be positive, efficient, and organized. Please check the “11 Little Things” link to see what your child needs to memorize to encourage this philosophy. While we will be working on “old school” grammar and writing often, there will be many opportunities for out of the box projects, debates, and presentations.
While teaching junior high students is a passion of mine, I have many others. Spending time with my three children, husband, and large Italian family is tops for me. I also love to garden, cook, eat, swim, and exercise. Zumba fitness, Latin music, and lifting weights are some of my favorite ways to relieve stress.