The last several weeks the 8th grade class has researched a saint that interests them and prepared a report on that saint. Today they dressed as the saint and spoke to the lower grades about their life. The class did an excellent job on this project. When we finished being saints, we went into the […]
The 8th grade experienced a wonderful retreat today with Justin and Mrs. Clemmensen in the hall. The topic focused on the importance of being nice to everyone and eliminating the quest for popularity, especially at the expense of other classmates. The students reflected on the reasons teenagers want to be popular. They then discussed the […]
8th grade students have been researching background information on their science fair topics and are preparing to write an informative paper.
This Sunday is the thirty second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The reading we focused on this week is the Gospel from All Saints Day, the Beatitudes. The discussion revolved on how we can enact the Beatitudes in our everyday life. We formed small groups and each group applied a Beatitude to everyday situations. They showed […]
The 8th grade read the upcoming Gospel for this weekend, the 3oth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel focused on the Greatest Commandment, love the Lord God with all your heart, mind, soul, and your neighbor as yourself. They discussed how easy it is to love your neighbor when you like them and get along […]
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 […]
This Sunday is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The parable told by Jesus in this weeks Gospel is hard to understand. After much discussion and interpretation, the 8th graders realized that the vineyard represents the earth and that the vineyard owner’s son is Jesus. They reflected on 3 ways they can be good stewards […]
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 […]
This Sunday is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel readings continue from Matthew and this week focuses on obeying God’s will. The class discussed how hard it is to obey their parents, teachers, and coaches everyday. We realized that it is very hard for all of us to obey rules and listen to […]