This week the 8th graders are looking at the existence and nature of God. One topic we are exploring in class is Thomas Aquinas' arguments for the existence of God. Students interested in a little enrichment credit can read the following selection from Aquinas' Summa Theologia and summarize the five arguments for God that Aquinas puts forth. Happy reading!

Medieval Sourcebook: Thomas Aquinas: Reasons in Proof of the Existence of God, 1270

Well the new year is upon us, and already my junior high students are rolling along nicely. It is always good to see my students after a summer break, and to meet my new 7th graders. I expect to have another great year with my talented students.

I just want to remind my students and parents that I keep daily homework assignments posted on my homework page, so if you need a reminder about an assignment, you can look there. I will also use that page to note when tests and quizzes have been handed back.

Finally, please feel free to take advantage of the other resources available here. Just use the links located to the right to find useful stuff like lecture notes, sample test questions, project instructions, and the like. As always, please let me know if you have any questions.

Greetings students and parents! I can't believe we are about to begin another year of school. The summer sure goes by quickly. I am excited to begin another year with my amazing students. We are going to learn a great deal and hopefully have fun doing it.

I do want to remind parents and students that my Mr. Kersey's Classroom Handbook

Well summer is here and that means long, lazy days of rest and relaxation, sun washed days at the pool - and trips to the library. I hope all my students enjoy their much deserved break, but please don't forget to read a few or more books this summer. Reading makes you smart and builds knowledge of the world, both of which are great things.

In other news, anyone wishing to contact me over the summer break may still do so by emailing me. I do check email over the summer, although only about two or three times a week. I'd be happy to answer any questions about the upcoming school year, etc. Just drop me a line.

Graduation is a month from today. Wow. That hardly seems possible. Below are just a few dates to remember for the month of May.

May 6: Class Trip!
May 19: Graduation Pictures 9:00 am - Dress code is the same as it was for Confirmation.
May 20: Divine Liturgy at St. John's
May 24: Columbus Clippers game
June 1: 8th Grade luncheon
June 2: Graduation, 7:00 pm