During today’s assembly, the Middle School Service Department—comprised of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders—proudly performed a fun and engaging skit called “Battle of the Bins.” The skit aimed to teach the entire Sacred Heart School community how to sort waste properly after recess and lunch. In addition to their performance, the students created informative posters […]
The eighth graders recently completed readings of “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Francis Goodrich and Albert Hackett, as well as Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Both Anne Frank and Annemarie, a character from Number the Stars, show bravery in facing the challenges of war and persecution. Their unique stories offer valuable insights into […]
Middle school students were given the chance to jot down their New Year’s resolutions, covering a variety of aspirations such as improving study habits, using their talents to earn money, enhancing organizational skills, and dedicating more time to sports to secure a spot on the high school team. Let’s wish them success in accomplishing the […]
Upon finishing R.J. Palacio’s Wonder, the sixth-grade students learned lessons about friendship from Auggie’s experiences. They discussed which character influenced Auggie most, arriving at a final verdict. The students determined that Auggie, in fact, had the most profound impact on the other characters. The students also had the chance to view the film, allowing them […]
The eighth graders finished studying Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. They explored empathy, with some students questioning if the main character, Salamanca Hiddle, understood what it meant to walk in someone else’s shoes. Meanwhile, others selected a character from the book, examining their approach to overcoming the challenges presented throughout the novel. In the […]
The seventh grade students just wrapped up reading The Giver by Lois Lowry. Students were asked to write an essay focusing on whether sacrificing knowledge is worth an easier life. As students drafted their essays, some argued that wisdom is crucial, even if it brings challenges. Others questioned if it is better to live without […]
The Service Department, which consists of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders, took the initiative this week to commemorate Veterans Day by expressing their gratitude and respect for military veterans residing at the Veterans Home in Ventura by writing acrostic poems. This was a wonderful way for our students to come together to show a collective […]
Theodor Geisel, born in 1904, is best known for writing children’s books and his work as a cartoonist. We know him best by his pen name – Dr. Seuss. You have probably read one, if not more, of his books or seen his books as cartoons or movie adaptations. Some of his popular works are […]
What better way to kick off the New Year than with a Literature Parade! For the monthly independent reading assignment, Middle School students read a book of their choice, drafted a script featuring internal and external conflicts and theme, and created a float depicting a significant scene from their book. The Literature Parade highlighted various […]
Last Fall, Sacred Heart School started a service project known as “Save a Cap– Save a Life” to help pay for the cancer treatment for a little girl in Mexico. Fortunately, we not only helped pay for one child, but for two other children, too! We collected over 60,000 bottle caps before we stopped collecting […]