On Friday the middle school participated in collaborative learning centers. The objective of the centers was examining the lives of Catholic saints. The grades intermixed into groups and rotated activities every 30 minutes. When they were in the computer lab with Mrs. Manning they researched the skeleton system and how bodies of saints do not […]
The 6th grade just finished learning about the importance of farming to early civilizations. To demonstrate their knowledge, the students worked in groups and designed farming civilizations. They brought in supplies from home and created towns with farms, domesticated animals, water sources, bridges, and pottery. The finished projects were amazing and their first grade buddies […]
On Wednesday the 6th grade was treated to a feast of food from the Middle East. We are studying the importance of the Agricultural Revolution. Mrs. Schott and Mrs. Hoffman discussed the agriculture industry in Ventura and the variety of foods from the Cradle of Civilization, modern day Turkey and Iraq. They tried two different […]
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 […]
Sacred Heart has been my parish now for over 25 years. My family has attended church here and my two children are graduates of Sacred Heart School. For over 20 years I have been blessed with the opportunity to work here at SHS. It has been a great joy to teach at this school and […]
8th grade needs to find an historical fiction book. 7th grade needs to find a nonfiction book. 6th grade need to find a Newberry Award winning book. All titles need to be approved by a parent and Mrs. Gaither by September 30,2011. Each class has been given a handout on the specific requirements for their […]
Today you will receive a work packet list from Mrs. Dwyer and Mrs. Clemmensen. Mrs. Gaither is out of the classroom for a family emergency; she will send out a list next week. Thank you for your understanding.
It was wonderful to see so many parents at Back to School Night! We wish we could have shown you more websites but our time was limited. My hope is that you will encourage your children to make use of the following websites. All three grades are using zingylearning.com, which is a series of animated […]
Today all middle school students received their first accelerated math assignment. We discussed the requirements and I would like all parents to be aware of them as well. Two assignments need to be completed each full week. (At times we have three or four due in a two-week period). Sixth graders’ passing score is 70% […]
Yesterday all three middle school classes viewed a video on safety in the science lab. Each student has a list of guidelines attached to a contract, which needs to be signed by both student and parent/guardian and returned to school by next Monday. Next Tuesday we will have a test on lab safety and students […]