7th & 8th Grade
Welcome!
Hello, My name is Mrs. Barbara Bonkoski. My husband Ray and I are members of St. Joseph Parish Erie. We have four adult sons, Phillip ( married to Tiffany), Anthony, Joseph and Jonathan. I have been teaching at St. Joseph Catholic School for sixteen years. I am passionate about teaching and inspiring young people and I have been so blessed! I strive to help young people to grow in their relationship with Jesus, practice virtues and become a Saint!
I teach our Catholic Faith, Theology of the Body, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, English and Literature. I enjoy doing hands-on lessons such as Stem Challenges and guiding students to become a critical thinkers. I also teach life skills such as problem solving, logic, personal finance, time management and more. I believe these are essential skills that will help students in their daily lives. I am grateful for the opportunity to inspire students to a deeper love for God and to guide them in their academic challenges to reach their highest potential.
Teaching is a Blessing in my Life.
Highlights
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra 1
- Personal Finance
- Education in Virtue
- Confirmation Prep
- Theology of the Body
Grade 7 - April 29, 2025
Religion: Pray & Listen! / Exam 5/13
Math: 10.3 wkst. / ixl Y.4 & Y.8- Wed. / Exam 5/22- see Quizlet!
Social St: Ch.20 Test w notecard / Exam 5/21
Science: Test signed / Ch. 2 Voc. / Exam 5/15 & 5/16
English: Letter Wed. - printed / Exam 5/20
Literature: Wonder Read p. 139-154
Spelling- Word Search- Thurs.
Character Analysis- May 20th / Study for Exams!
Grade 7 - April 10, 2025
Religion: Pray & Listen!
Math: 9.7 wkst. / ixl Z.8 & Y.3- Fri.
Social St:
Science: Review Ch. 3
English: None
Literature: "House of the Scorpion" - Test Friday
Spelling- Word search solved- Fri. / Pre-Test Mon.
Grade 8 - April 29, 2025
Religion: Pray & Listen / Exam 5/12
Math: Review wkst. / ixl: W.12 & D.1- Wed. / Exam 5/15 see Quizlet
Social St. : 17.3 wkst. / 5/13
Science: Packet- Thurs. / Exam 5/14
English: Letter printed- Wed.
Literature: Wonder Read p. 139-154
Spelling: Word Search- Thurs.
Character Analysis- May 20th / Study for Exams!
Grade 8
- April 10, 2025
Religion: Pray & Listen!
Math: Test correct & sign- Fri. / ixl J.2 & Q.4- Fri.
Social St. :
Science: 16.1 Quiz / song 4/15
English: Daily Language Practice
Literature: "House of the Scorpion" - Test Fri.
Spelling- Word Search solved- Fri. / Pre-Test Mon.
February 3, 2025
7th Grade 8th Grade
Religion: Test Wed. Religion: Test Wed.
Math: Wkst.1-14, 21-22 / ixl II.7 & U.1- Wed. Math: ixl R.6 & R.11- Wed.
Social St: Test / Poland wkst. Social St.: None
Science: Test Science: Quiz 11.1
English: p.174, 1-12 English: p. 183, 1-12
Literature: "Case for Christ" Read Ch. 4
Voc.- Crossword printed- Wed. / Friday Folder
January 31, 2025
7th Grade 8th Grade
Religion: Test Tues. Religion: Test Tues.
Math: ixl II.1 & K.1-m Mon. Math: ixl R.5 & R.7- Mon.
Social St: Test Tues./ Poland wkst. Social St.: None
Science: Review / Test Tues. Science: Study Voc.
English: Copy Prayer & color - Mon. English: Copy Prayer & color- Mon.
Literature: Test signed- Mon.
Spelling: None / Friday Folder
January 30, 2025
7th Grade 8th Grade
Religion: Read p.111-112 / p. 113- Fri. Religion: Read p.111-112 / p. 113- Fri.
Math: Test correct & sign- Fri. Math: ixl R.5 & R.7- Mon.
ixl II.1 & K.1- Fri.
Social St: Poland wkst.- Mon. Social St.: Ch. 10 Voc.
Science: Studty Voc. Science: Study Voc.
English: Copy Prayer & color - Mon. English: Copy Prayer & color- Mon.
Literature: "Case for Christ"
Spelling: Study Quizlet - Test Tomorrow!
Permission Slip - Tomorrow!
January 29, 2025
7th Grade 8th Grade
Religion: Read p.111-112 / Do p. 113- Fri. Religion: Read p.111-112 / Do p. 113- Fri.
Math: Test tomorrow! / ixl II.new & II.4- Th. Math: 7.5 , 1-14 / ixl R.5 & R.7- Mon.
ixl II.1 & K.1- Mon.
Social St: Poland wkst.- Mon? Social St.: Ch. 10 Voc.
Science: None Science: Ch.8 Test - Thurs.
English: print? / p. 173, 1-10 English: p.182, 1-12
Literature: None
Spelling: Study Quizlet / PreTest Tomorrow!
Dress as Future Job Tomorrow!
Coloring page - Thurs. / Permission Slip - Friday!
January 28, 2025
7th Grade 8th Grade
Religion: Pray & Listen! Religion: Pray & Listen!
Math: Test Ch.6 - Thurs. Math: None
Social St: 10.4 both sides./ Poland wkst. Social St.: Ch.9 Test Wed.
Science: None Science: Ch.8 Test - Thurs.
English: Print? English: None
Literature: "Counting by 7's"- Test Wed.
Spelling: Study Quizlet / PreTest Thurs.
Red, White, Blue day w Free Jeans - Wed. / Choose Character Analysis book- Wed.
Coloring page - Thurs. / Permission Slip - Friday!

Contact
Barbara Bonkoski
Seventh and Eighth Grade Teacher
barb.bonkoski@stjosepherie.com