Such a gorgeous weekend! I feel so blessed to be back living in Ventura! We had a wonderful turnout on Grandparents Day last Friday! Thank you to all who joined us! Looking ahead to the week: Picture Day is this Wednesday. Please fill out the order form and send it in with your child by […]
Families of third, fourth, and fifth grade students, I am very excited about the progress our students have made as a result of this year’s implementation of English Language Arts groups. It is satisfying to know each student is working at a level where he or she can best achieve and move forward. A great […]
Ms. Carney’s ELA Group Assignment: Nov. 19, 2013 We will begin Unit 3, “Clues to a Culture”, beginning upon our return to school after Christmas break. In preparation for the unit: Please choose and read a book from the selection below. These books can be found in our school library. The Birchbark House ( […]
Mr. Doswell’s ELA Group Assignment November 19, 2013 We will begin Unit 3, “Animals Are Characters, Too”, beginning upon our return to school after Christmas break. In preparation for the unit: All students in Mr. Doswell’s reading group will choose and read a book that has animal characters or is about an animal. Some […]
Fifth grade is in the process of finishing their persuasive essays discussing how racism affected players of Negro League baseball. This essay is the culmination of reading, research, and discussion for Unit 1. Next week, beginning Tuesday, October 1st, fifth grade will begin Unit 2 of English Language Arts. Below is a short summary of […]
Fourth grade’s first English Language Arts unit ends with the students writing an informative essay answering the unit’s essential question, “How do stories reveal what we have in common?” Next week, Unit 2 will be introduced in fourth grade. This unit invites students to explore geography as it relates to seasons and weather. Students will […]
Our school project fair is quickly approaching. All student projects will be on display in the hall on the evening of March 7th. Several fourth grade students have already completed their projects and have brought them to class. Please make sure your student is completing his or her California project and it is at school […]
What a wonderful farewell celebration I received on Friday! Thank you to everyone who made it such a special day for me. Thanks to Father Cyprian for his beautiful homily and to Father Bill for the very special music selections. Thanks to the staff members and parents who planned and facilitated the fun carnival […]
There has been a lot going on this week and next week will be a week of transition for the middle school students and Mrs. Manning, and for that reason I am extending week 7 of accelerated math. It is now what I call a “double week”. Students need to complete four assignments in a […]
Yesterday our volleyball team played against St. Mary Magdalen. Unfortunately we lost in a very close game. We promise to work hard though in order to do our best at our next game on the 18th against Assumption. We hope you can come and support us. Gabby