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Mr. Christopher Huelsman

chuelsman@stgabriel.net 


Education Experience Biography
Homework Important Documents Other Links

Homeroom
Mr. Huelsman's Homeroom Class of '12

      

Teaching Assistant:
Mrs. Carol Hills
chills@stgabriel.net
Class of 12
Class of 2012!

Education: 

  • Master in Education, University of Louisville
  • Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Kentucky
  • Associate Catechist, Archdiocese of Louisville
  • Graduate from St. Xavier High School

Experience:

  • 1 year experience teaching 7th – 8th grade Religion at St. Gabriel the Archangel School
  • 2 years experience teaching 8th grade English and Religion at St. Gabriel the Archangel School
  • 6 years experience teaching 7th – 8th grade Science and Literature at St. Athanasius School

Biography:

Mr. Christopher Huelsman was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Ascension elementary school and St. Xavier high school. In college, Mr. Huelsman studied education and received his B.A. from the University of Kentucky. It was also there that he met his future wife, Shannon, while attending one of many Catholic Newman Center functions. After graduation, Mr. Huelsman worked for half a year as a full-time substitute science teacher for Tates Creek high school in Lexington before beginning at St. Athanasius back in Louisville. During his time at St. Athanasius, Mr. Huelsman earned his M.Ed. at the University of Louisville, taught for the Broadening Education for Today’s Students program (B.E.T.S.), and moderated for Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, Governor’s Cup, Newspaper Club, and Video Game Club. At St. Gabriel the Archangel, he helps with the S.H.I.N.E. program and continues to coach students in Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, and Governor's Cup. In his free time, Mr. Huelsman enjoys traveling, eating out at local places, playing the Wii, and surfing the Internet. He is also an avid Kentucky fan. (GO CATS!)

Mr. Huelsman is happily married to Shannon Huelsman, who works as a Physician Assistant in the Louisville Area. They are also pleased to annouce the birth of their first child, Aidan Christopher Huelsman, on April 6th, 2011. The Huelsman family are current members of St. Gabriel Parish.

When asked about his thoughts on Catholic education and life, Mr. Huelsman replied, “Our Catholic faith is a fundamental link to our past, present, and future community. To this end, it is important that we actively participate in the traditions of our faith and constantly continue to educate ourselves and others in our Catholic values. If we as a community can accomplish these goals then we will have truly given a great gift to today’s youth.” On a lighter note, he added, “The secret to life is learning to see and appreciate the little things that God gives you every day; and when you put your faith and trust in God, all things are possible!”

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Important Documents: 

7th Grade Documents 8th Grade Documents
7th Grade Religion Syllabus (2011 - 2012) 8th Grade Religion Syllabus (2011 - 2012)
Christmas Traditions Project Guidelines

Archbishop Letter Guidelines 

7th Grade Midterm Review Guide
Confirmation Packet
Christmas Traditions Project Rubric Confirmation Service Log
Prayer Service Project Guidelines
Prayer Service Project Rubric

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Homework:

* Homework is available online as a courtesy and is given to students in class. 
* Students are responsible for homework even if it is not listed on the web.


3rd Quarter Lessons & Assignments

Week of: January 2-6, 2012___   
  • Monday: [No School - Winter Break]
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - Introduction to Chapter 10: Parables - Stories Jesus Told
    • 8th Religion - Introduction to Chapter 10: The First Years of the Church (The Apostolic Era)
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - (7Sz only) Read the parable on pg.62 & answer questions 1-10 in your NB.
    • 8th Religion - Discussion & notes on the early organization of the Church
    • Quick Recall / Governor's Cup - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - (7Sr & 7C only) Read the parable on pg.62 & answer questions 1-10 in your NB.
    • 8th Religion - (8O only) Discussion & notes on persecution against the early Church and the martrydom of St. Steven
  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - In groups, read the parable assigned in class and complete the following:
      • Determine the moral of the parable.
      • Create a skit to teach this parable to the rest of the class.
    • 8th Religion - (8F & 8H only) Discussion & notes on persecution against the early Church and the martrydom of St. Steven
Week of: January 9-13, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: 
    • 7th Religion - Present Parable Skits in class
    • 8th Religion - Discussion & notes on the conversion of St. Paul
      • On loose-leaf paper, copy and answer the following: pg. 80 "Know that Term" (1-10) & "Yesterday and Today" (1-8)
    • Future Problem Solving - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - (7Sr & 7Sz only) Draft your own personal parable in your NB based on the models presented in class. Begin your parable with the phrase, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like..."
    • 8th Religion - Discussion & notes on the Council of Jerusalem
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - (7C only) Draft your own personal parable in your NB based on the models presented in class. Begin your parable with the phrase, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like..."
    • 8th Religion - On loose-leaf paper, copy and answer the following: p.86 (1-16) & p.85 "Reach Out" Essay #2
      • For Essay #2, replace the word "state" with "world" and explain your answer in a complete paragraph.
    • Quick Recall / Governor's Cup - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - Present personal parable to the rest of the class.
    • 8th Religion - (8O only) Quiz on the Apostolic Era
  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - Discussion & notes on the teaching authority of the Apostles (Magisterium)
    • 8th Religion - (8F & 8H only) Quiz on the Apostolic Era
Week of: January 16-20, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: [No School - MLK Jr. Day]
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - Review for Chapter 10 Quiz
    • 8th Religion - 
    • Future Problem Solving / Writing Composition - District Governor's Cup Competition
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
    • Quick Recall / Governor's Cup - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Saturday:
    • Quick Recall / Governor's Cup - District Governor's Cup Competition
Week of: January 23-27, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: 
    • 7th Religion - Quiz on Chapter 10: Parables of Jesus
    • 8th Religion
    • Future Problem Solving - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
    • Quick Recall / Governor's Cup - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - On loose-leaf paper, copy and answer the following questions: pg. 72 (all sections)
    • 8th Religion - (8H & 8F only) On loose-leaf paper, copy and answer the following questions: pg. 94 (sections #2 & #3)
Week of: January 30 - February 3, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: [Catholic Schools Week Mass]
    • 7th Religion - (7Sr & 7Sz only) Reveiw for Chaper 11 Quiz
    • 8th Religion - (8O only) On loose-leaf paper, copy and answer the following questions: pg. 94 (sections #2 & #3)
    • Future Problem Solving - Practice from 3:00 - 4:00 in the Junior High Loft
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - (7Sr & 7Sz only) Quiz on Chapter 11: Miracles of Jesus
    • 8th Religion - Review for Chapter 12 Quiz
    • Future Problem Solving / Writing Composition - Regional Governor's Cup Competition
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - (7C only) Reveiw for Chaper 11 Quiz
    • 8th Religion - Quiz on Chapter 12: A House Built on Rock
  • Thursday: [Presentation of Our Lord]
    • 7th Religion - (7C only) Quiz on Chapter 11: Miracles of Jesus
    • 8th Religion - (8O only) Introduction to Chapter 13: A Light in the Darkness
  • Friday: [Feast Day of St. Blaise]
    • 7th Religion - Introduction to the Mysteries of the Rosary
    • 8th Religion - (8H & 8F only) Introduction to Chapter 13: A Light in the Darkness
  • Saturday:
    • Quick Recall / Governor's Cup - Regional Governor's Cup Competition
Week of: February 6-10, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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Week of: February 13-17, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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Week of: February 20-24, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion
  • Tuesday: [Shrove Tuesday]
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Wednesday: [Ash Wednesday]
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
    • Confirmation - Parent Introduction Meeting for 7th Grade Students @ 7:00
  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Sunday:
    • Confirmation - Parent Introduction Meeting for 7th Grade Students @ 3:00
Week of: February 27 - March 2, 2012 ___   
  • Monday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion
  • Tuesday:
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Wednesday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
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  • Thursday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
  • Friday: 
    • 7th Religion - 
    • 8th Religion - 
Additional Dates to Remember:            
  • March 9th - Baptismal Request & Sponsor Forms for the 7th Grade Confirmation Group Due
[End of Mr. Huelsman's grading period for the quarter.]

Note on Power School
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Other Links: 

Puzzle & Game Sites:

High School Placement Test:

catholic schools Relgion Websites vacitan

Humanitarian Sites:

  • Free Rice (Students build vocabulary skills while supporting sponsors that donate food to the poor)
  • The Hunger Site (Click on the site daily to help feed the poor)

Saint Research Websites:

Rosary Prayers / Mysteries of the Rosary / The Virgin Mary:

    QR Academic Team Sites

    FPS

    Quick Recall / Academic Team Information:

    • CSAL Schedule: Fall '11
    • Focus Work for '11-'12: The Glory Field by: Walter Dean Myers
    Governor's Cup Information:

    Future Problem Solving Information:

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    Please feel free to contact me via email, send a note with your child, or leave a message at the school office: (502) 239-5535 ext#232.  I will respond to your message as soon as possible.

    Mr. Christopher Huelsman - chuelsman@stgabriel.net