Welcome to Miss Blecka's Classroom Website!

Graduation Day!
May 30, 2026
They did it!

8th Grade Announcements

jen's room by Jennifer Blecka

Ribbon Mass - 5/5/26

May Crowning Mass - 5/11/26
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Confirmation 3/22/26
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Confirmation Enrollment Mass 11/16/25
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8th Grade Confirmation Retreat - St. Rosalie's Parish 9/27/25
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First day of 8th grade 8/20/25! The 8th Grade STARS!

Miss Blecka's Wishlist:

*If you'd like to donate something to the classroom for this school year,
​check out some of these ideas on my
Amazon Classroom Wishlist!  Thank you!  ~Miss Blecka  :) 
(click here to view wishlist)
8th GRADE TEACHERS - CORE SUBJECTS:
Ms. Dal Santo - Science
Mr. Ryan - History
Ms. Kessler - Math, Vocabulary
Ms. Blecka - Reading, English, Religion

​​8th GRADE TEACHERS - SPECIALS:
Mr. Coffman - Gym
Ms. Walasik - Music
​Mrs. Moreno - Spanish & Art
All Teacher Websites: www.stconstanceschool.org/faculty-staff

High School Information for Incoming Freshman for 2026-2027 School Year:

*High School Scholarships for Current 8th Grade Students:
*Catholic / Private High School Entrance Exams:
​Exams are held on Saturday, December 6, 2025.  Please contact which high school you would like to attend and take the test at that location.  Please ask them what time you should attend, how long the test will be, and what you should (and shouldn't) bring to the test.
​*Selective Enrollment & Testing For Chicago Public High Schools:
  • The CPS high school application window will open on September 23, 2025
  • The registration/application process closes on November 14, 2025
  • Any family who is considering sending their 8th grader to a CPS high school next school year should plan to register for one of the upcoming test dates. CPS will host high school placement test (HSAT) sessions for 8th grade students who do not currently attend a CPS school on:
    • ​October 18-19, 2025: HSAT for Non-CPS students (registration required).
    • October 25-26, 2025: HSAT for Non-CPS students (registration required).
    • ​November 14, 2025: GoCPS application process CLOSES. 
  • Go to the ​GOCPS site (You are responsible to organize this with your parent)
  • If you need letters of recommendation, transcripts, required forms filled out from teachers & the principal, PLEASE give us at least 2-3 days’ notice to ask us so we are not rushed and can write magnificent letters for you
  • GOCPS Parent login, click here.
  • GOCPS Parent Mailing List: www.cps.edu/gocps/about-gocps/contact/
*After You Take the High School Admissions Tests (HSAT):
​Once you took your CPS admissions test (HSAT), you can learn about how to read your scores, what they mean, and what the next step will be in the admissions process!  Click this link: https://www.cps.edu/gocps/high-school/hs-resources , and it will take you to the GoCPS website.  Scroll down to "Scoring Rubrics" and "Guides" for further information.  I hope this helps.  If you need further information about your scores, please email: [email protected]  and a representative will respond to you shortly to answer your questions. 
*Catholic High School Placement Test Preparation - Hosted by Big Shoulders Fund: 
Students can prepare for the Catholic High School Placement Test.  Students will gain: test taking strategies and will be guided through the sections of the test such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Curriculum is provided. Link to register/participate:  bit.ly/bsfhsptprep   Contact Maggie Writt for more information.  mwritt@bigshouldersfund.org
*TEST PREPARATION WEBSITES FOR TAKING THE ADMISSIONS AND PLACEMENT TESTS:  (these are just a few to get you started)

High School Shadow Days & Entrance Exam Info: