As the 8th grade studies the Civil War we are learning about some of the important people during this time in history. Abraham Lincoln is known for many thoughtful quotes and the students selected a quote to reflect on and illustrate. Next we are studying the battles and strategies fought by both the Union and […]
The 6th grade is enjoying their study on the culture of the ancient Greek people. We are learning about Athens, Sparta, Olympics, and plays. The final fun will be a trip to the Getty Villa!
The eighth grade class hosted the first grade on a trip to the United States. It was a whirlwind trip from the east coast to the west coast. The many stops included Florida, New York City, Texas, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, San Fransisco, and Hollywood. Everyone learned many interesting facts about each place.
The 6th grade students hosted their 1st grade buddies today for an exciting trip to Greece. The students created posters and researched information on Santorini, ancient Greek gods, Greek food, artifacts, geography, and a stop in Athens. Then the 6th graders gave their buddies souvenir pots that each student created for them. Everyone had a […]
The 7th grade continues their study of ancient Japan. We are learning about their unique geography and lasting culture. The ancient samurai warriors practiced the art of Zen. Today the students created their own Zen gardens while listening to traditional Japanese music. At the end of class everyone was very relaxed! We are looking forward […]
The 6th grade hosted their 1st grade buddies on their trip to China. As the first grade travels the world the sixth grade class is researching landmarks and cities in several of countries and decorating the classroom to reflect the country and the culture. During the trip to China the first graders learned about The […]
The 7th grade enjoyed learning about Chinese dynasties during the 8th to 16th centuries. Some of the dynasties we explored were the Tang, Song, and Ming. Each dynasty had many contributions in different areas including religion, poetry, paintings, and printing. Each student created and illustrated a poem about nature which was a very important theme […]
The middle school students are getting ready to celebrate the many wonderful benefits of a Catholic school education. The theme of Learn, Lead, Serve, and Succeed is being discussed in religion class. The students are learning how to apply these vital skills to their homes, community, and world.
Part of the annual holiday tradition for the 8th grade classes includes writing children stories for the lower grades that incorporate core Catholic values. Past themes include Catholic Virtues and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This year the theme is Spiritual Works of Mercy. The students created Buncees with a story that illustrates how to […]
The 8th grade class completed saint reports last week. The reports included amazing drawings of their saints. They will also be visiting the classrooms on Tuesday as their saint. Each saint reminds us of how to live each day believing in Jesus and serving our communities with love.