6th - 8th Grade
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES
MIDDLE SCHOOL THEOLOGY (YEAR 1)/BOOK CLUB
Tutors: Shank, Rapelje, Campbell
Middle School Theology is a three-year rotating course that studies Catholic Apologetics in the first semester and the teachings from the Catechism in the second semester.
For the 2021-2022 school year, students will be reading through Amy Welborn's Prove It! Church book. In addition to the study of the the apologetics on God, students will be preparing a project on their favorite saint in anticipation of All Saints Day.
Second semester will proceed with a course on the Catechism using the New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism 2.
The teachers will also be presenting short lessons on the saints and American Catholics.
Class Website: https://soicoop.wixsite.com/mstheology/
Theology Book List:
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Prove It! Church by Amy Welborn -$9.95
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Baltimore Catechism 2 (copywrite 1999 or 2011 vs. original 1969-1962
Book Club Book List:
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SEPT 29: Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper
OCT 20: God’s Smuggler by Brother Andrew (Young Readers Edition, copyright 2017)
NOV 17: The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
DEC 15: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
JAN 19: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
FEB 23: Wonder by RJ Palacio
MAR 30: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
APR 27: The Wanderer by Sharon Creech
MAY 18: 100 Cupboards
Where to find the Book Club books:
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Amazon: new/used options, biggest selection
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Library: we begin a new book each month, so plan ahead if you are borrowing from the library
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Discount Stores: Thriftbooks.com, Abebooks.com, alibris.com, Betterworldbooks.com
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Used Bookstores: we have two used bookstores in Kzoo (Friends, the KPL bookstore at the downtown branch and Kazoo Books on Oakland)
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Audiobooks (if you haven’t ever used audiobooks, or have questions about how to use these sites/apps, please don’t hesitate to contact Anne or Robyn):
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Audible
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Librivox: FREE public domain audiobooks, recorded by pros and amateur volunteers from around the world; use the app on your phone or download to your computer
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OverDrive: Enjoy ebooks and audiobooks for free through your local public library or school; app for phone or use on computer
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Hoopla: Instantly borrow digital movies, music, eBooks and more, 24/7 with your library card
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Other materials needed (for Theology): 3-ring binder, bible, and pen/pencil
COST: none
MIDDLE SCHOOL GATHER ROUND: SPACE
Tutors: Cook, Fedewa, Meersma
COST: $20
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH/DEBATE
Tutors: Muehlhausen, Born
Supplies Needed:
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binder
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loose leaf paper
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dividers
COST: $48, includes all textbooks