As the 7th grade completes their study of Ancient Japan, they wrote Haikus about the beautiful nature in Japan. Each Haiku was illustrated and they added their name in Japanese. We all hope to travel there someday! Now we are off to China Middle Ages time period.
The 7th grade class viewed photographs of the Carina Nebula taken by the James Webb telescope. We discussed the vastness and beauty of God’s creation. The students created their own interpretation of the cosmic realm. The class is next studying the Apostle of Jesus and the Season of Advent!
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 […]
As the 7th grade finishes their study of the Roman Empire we learned about how the ancient city might have smelled. It turns out that even with the public baths the city did not smell very good. To help with that the Romans made scent satchels that they carried around with them. We used chamomile, […]
We are back on the schedule! Monday at 5p, Middle School families are asked to come to school to spend time in each of the MS classrooms. Mrs Clemmensen will be talking about 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Religion and History classes. Mrs Rzasa will be talking about 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade English and […]
On Friday September 1 the middle school students celebrated Care for Creation Day. We started with a prayer service and then each grade worked on a project. In 6th grade students drew a picture which featured the sun, moon, water, plants, and animals. Thee 7th grade drew their favorite flower and then colored it and […]
Illness keeps all of the MS teachers from being able to meet on Monday, September 11 as originally scheduled. There will be no Back to School for the MS classes as originally planned for Monday. As we see healthy conditions restored, we will announce the new date for families to meet with all three of […]
The 7th grade is finishing learning about the Middle Ages time period. From feudalism to knights tournaments to the role of the church the class has discussed the hardships of life during this time period. The students also designed beautiful stained glass windows. Next we will learn about the Renaissance.
The Song dynasty used inspiration from nature to make beautiful landscape paintings. The 7th grade worked hard on painting ethereal and serene nature scenes. We are almost finished with the China dynasties. Then we are going back in time to Europe!
The 6th and 7th grade are studying the interesting dynasties of Ancient China. This year the Lunar New Year began on Sunday and it is the year of the rabbit. Mrs. Morales Ruiz prepared a very interesting and fun lesson on tea. She explained the Lunar and Solar calendar and the role tea plays in […]