The 6th grade is finishing their study of the Old Testament by reading Psalms. We are finding inspiration and relaxation from their beautiful prose as we look forward to a restful, peaceful summer.
The 6th grade class enjoyed a beautiful day at the Getty Villa in Malibu. The gardens were in bloom and the students were able to see many different items from antiquity. They included jewelry, glass bottles, pottery, statues, and bowls. Much of the discussion from the guided lessons focused on mythology. Everyone enjoyed pretending we […]
The 6th grade class had a wonderful, fun lesson today from the City of Ventura Cultural Affairs Division on origami. The students learned how to make lady bugs and birds and then made a nature scene with their amazing creations. Everyone enjoyed this exciting art lesson!
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 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 6th grade has been reading The Cay. The main character, a young boy, becomes stranded on a raft. This week, the students worked in small groups to build their own rafts. The students were very creative in their designs and all of the rafts floated.
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 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.
The 6th grade has been studying the beginning of civilizations. Part of the reason people could settle and create a city was farming. After trying foods from the ancient times that we still eat today the students designed farms. Our next stop in history is Babylonia!
Today in Middle School collaborative centers the students completed dioramas about different civilizations. Each mixed grade group created a scene from various time periods. The time periods included ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome, Middle Ages, Colonial Times, and the Civil War. Each group worked very creatively to make their scenes from daily life.