Hi, my name is Mrs. Goldman! 
 
Catholic education has been part of my life since I was in 3rd grade!  I went to grade school at St. Hubert in Chanhassen, MN and began high school at Holy Angels in Richfield, MN before moving to WI during my sophomore year.  At that time, I started at Notre Dame Academy from which I graduated in 1994.  I went to college at St. Norbert and completed a double major in broad field social studies and history along with a certification in secondary education. 
 
In 1999, I began teaching at St. Matthew's in 4th grade and taught there until 2002.  During that time, I was also involved in Kids Care as a facilitator.  In 2002, I moved to Fairfax, VA where I taught 7th and 8th grade English and literature at St. Ambrose until 2006.  Three years ago, we returned to Green Bay and started facilitating Kids Care again and tutoring.  I was a long-term sub in 3rd grade for one year before moving up to Middle School.  I am currently the 8th grade homeroom teacher and I teach 7th/8th Literature and Language Arts as well as 8th grade Religion.
 
While teaching is very important to me, my favorite time is the time I get to spend with my husband Dave and our daughter Reese.  Dave is a "computer guy" and he specializes in computer security.  Reese is spending her time being a 4 year old.  She is in 4K at St. Matt's this year.  The other member of our family is our puppy Tilly.  When I have time, I love to travel, especially roadtrips, photography and scrapbooking. 

*the picture is of me with my newest godson!

8th Grade Parent Letter - September 08, 2010

September 8, 2010

Dear 8th Grade Parents,

I have enjoyed the first days with this class! It has been wonderful to see the growth of the students I had last year and to meet the new students as well. I'm sure we will have a wonderful year!

There are . . . Read More

7th grade parent letter 9/8 - September 08, 2010

September 8, 2010

Dear 7th Grade Parents,

I have enjoyed the first days with this class! It has been wonderful to see the growth of the students I had last year and to meet the new students as well. I’m sure we will have a wonderful year!

Normally, I . . . Read More

8th grade Musical Story - April 07, 2010

Dear 8^th Graders,

You are about to embark on a new adventure that will hopefully help you become a better writer, more knowledgeable about music, and allow you to have some fun!  The goal is to write a story that fits with a piece of . . . Read More

St. Baldricks - March 30, 2010

MANY THANKS to the wonderful support to St. Baldricks.  I'm so pleased to announce that in just 2 days, I exceeded my goal of raising $2500 and as checks continue to come in, I'm now over $3000! 

The event was awesome!!  It was great to sit with students and . . . Read More

Writing to Music - March 30, 2010

In addition to writing the perfect 5-paragraph essay, students need to be able to complete creative writing assignments.  A great way to do this is to invoke your sense when writing. 

The 8th graders are taking on this challenge.  In the coming weeks, they will choose a piece of . . . Read More

The Outsiders - March 30, 2010

S.E. Hinton's first novel, The Outsiders, is the current selection we're reading in 7th grade.  The novel, which was written when Hinton was just 15 explores the separation of social classes in a high school.  It is a story that was written based on the author's own . . . Read More

Kids Care to Host Family Game Nights During Holy Week - March 28, 2010

We're having a PARTY!!

Our Kids Care Club was recently awarded a grant through Hasbro and we have received over 100 games and toys.  It is our responsibility to use these generous donations to raise money to purchase tents for Haiti.  Hasbro will match every dollar that we (and . . . Read More

Mrs. Goldman is SHAVING her hair! - March 11, 2010

I'm putting my vanity aside and having my hair shaved off this Saturday in honor of children with cancer and in particular for Miranda. BUT, the catch is I'm putting a bounty on my hair - $2,500.00! Please consider making a donation to help children with cancer. I know . . . Read More

Conference Schedule for Mrs. Goldman - March 05, 2010

Monday, 3/15

4:00     Conference

4:10     Conference

4:20     Conference

4:30     Conference

4:40     Conference

4:50

5:00

5:10

5:20

5:30

5:40

5:50

6:00

6:10     Conference

6:20

6:30     Conference

6:40

6:50

7:00

7:10

7:20

7:30

Tuesday, 3/16

4:00     Conference

4:10     Conference

Mrs. Goldman's Schedule - March 05, 2010

Study Skills - March 04, 2010

Let's face it, students are given a lot of information!  Having the information is one step, but just as important is knowing what to do with the information.  So, the 6th graders are taking a break from reading novels and working on STUDY SKILLS!  During this unit, students will . . . Read More

Narrative Poetry - March 04, 2010

The 7th grade just put on a marvelous performance of Wildcat Katie Brown! Each student played a part on stage and many students helped in other aspects as well.  I am so lucky that there are several dancers in the class who were able and willing to choreograph two . . . Read More

To Kill a Mockingbird - March 04, 2010

The 8th graders are currently reading To Kill a Mockingbird.  The novel, set in the 1930s, explores many great issues including getting the whole picture before judging.  One of my favorite quotes (one that all 8th graders need to know) is "You never really understand a person . . . Read More