The 8th grade celebrated Constitution Day with a presentation to each grade. They performed a rap song explaining what the Constitution does for our nation and added a few extra facts. Next they had each student electronically sign the Constitution. All this week in our history class we will discuss the big ideas in the […]
The 6th grade has been studying archaeology these first weeks. We are learning all of the questions and skills needed to analyze the ancient civilizations. Today we looked at prehistory with a timeline activity. From 13.7 billion years ago to 2,000 BCE. Talk about God’s wonderful creation plan!
The 8th grade class will spend the year studying the life of Jesus through the 4 Gospel writers. First we are comparing their writing style, audience, and theme. Then we will read the upcoming Sunday’s gospel on Thursday and discuss how it applies to our life and actions. The goal is to truly incorporate the […]
In 2015 Pope Francis declared September 1 Care of Creation Day. He encourages to pray for our mother earth and sister moon and brother moon. This prayer and celebration continues through October 4 which is St. Francis of Assisi feast day. The 8th grade crafted a nature scene using pipe cleaners. The 7th grade worked […]
Inspired by our first grade buddies who did a similar assignment on parts of speech, the 6th grade class worked in small groups drawing and describing an important person from history or religion. First they drew amazing pictures of the person and then they listed adjectives and verbs to describe their personality and accomplishments. We […]
The 7th grade is studying the great civilizations of Mesoamerica. We have learned about how the Mayans farmed, where they lived and their religion. The class created colorful, exciting, folk art pictures to celebrate their continued culture.
The 8th grade class continues their discussion each week on the Gospels and how to incorporate these lessons into our everyday lives. As a reminder of Jesus’s commitment to help us do our best each day the students made a cross out of beads. Each one is unique and beautiful just like the students!
The 6th grade has left Ancient Egypt and landed in Ancient Greece. We are studying the many advancements made by the Athenians. The class will also learn about Greek gods, myths, and Sparta.
As we begin April and the 5th week of Lent the 7th grade class reflected on their Lenten journey so far. They are also studying cathedrals in Europe and stained glass. Students wrote personal intentions in the cross and then colored the stained glass. Next week we will read the Passion in the Gospel to […]
The 8th grade class has been presenting the Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent. They announce each station, explain what is happening, and reflect on how to incorporate Jesus’s actions into our every day lives. Each week we all feel his presence and remember his suffering in a peaceful, hopeful manner.