Your Teacher Welcome to 7th- & 8th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) at Holy Guardian Angels Regional School.
I am your teacher, Ms. Gorski. I have seven years' experience teaching high-school English in a variety of districts, particularly focusing on business English, reading comprehension, and study skills. I was also an editor and a proofreader for different companies throughout my career, and I will bring that skill set to the classroom.
I was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school throughout my childhood, and I managed to find my home at HGA last year when the 5th-grade position became available. Now I will be teaching junior-high English for 7th and 8th grade as well as 7th-grade reading. I am so excited to meet and get to know all of you!
Your Classroom In this classroom, we will focus on Catholic values, reading comprehension and decoding, expanding vocabulary, how to write well, and grammar, grammar, grammar!
ELA is all about communication, and we will be working all year on cultivating a classroom of empathy, compassion, safe discussion, and a lively area that allows for idea development.
Let me be clear: This classroom is an extension of myself. It is a room of respect, kindness, and empathy. Nothing is more important to me in communication than these. We show Christ's love for all in all we do while we are within these four walls and beyond.
Below you will find some pictures of the classroom. This classroom is ready for all the students who will walk through the door every day eager to learn. Bring a smile, your eagerness, and curiosity! See you Monday!
P.S. Our library shelves are always in need of on-level, interesting books our students would benefit from reading whenever they have some free time in the classroom! If you're interested, I'll be sending home more information on the first day of school. Thank you in advance for your generosity!