Hooray! We are finally able to get back out there to enhance our in classroom studies. The past two weeks the 8th grade class has visited the Getty Center and the Getty Villa. Each day we saw beautiful paintings, sculptures, furniture, and artifacts from ancient Greece and Rome. The class had a stimulating conversation comparing […]
The 8th grade has plans to make Halloween, Monday, October 31 a special day! They continue the tradition of Halloween tattoos. They ask $1 for each tattoo and all money raised is donated to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Adopt-a-Family program. The program assists families in need providing necessities during the holiday season that include […]
The 8th grade class is learning about the American Revolution. Part of our study this fall is to understand the U. S. Constitution and how the branches of government work. With our wonderful computer lab the class will spend time weekly on the Icivcs website playing very interactive games such as Do I have a […]
The 8th grade celebrated Constitution Day with a presentation to each grade. They performed a rap song explaining what the Constitution does for our nation and added a few extra facts. Next they had each student electronically sign the Constitution. All this week in our history class we will discuss the big ideas in the […]
The 8th grade class will spend the year studying the life of Jesus through the 4 Gospel writers. First we are comparing their writing style, audience, and theme. Then we will read the upcoming Sunday’s gospel on Thursday and discuss how it applies to our life and actions. The goal is to truly incorporate the […]
In 2015 Pope Francis declared September 1 Care of Creation Day. He encourages to pray for our mother earth and sister moon and brother moon. This prayer and celebration continues through October 4 which is St. Francis of Assisi feast day. The 8th grade crafted a nature scene using pipe cleaners. The 7th grade worked […]
Welcome to today’s graduation. It is a special day – for the graduates, for their proud parents and grandparents, and for their teachers. Today is one of those great occasions when we get to celebrate our young people – their achievements, their perseverance, and their successes as they grow. Graduation is seen as an official […]
The school day starts at the regular time but with no recess or lunch. This is a Noon Dismissal Day for everyone. AND THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! The graduates tour the K-7 classrooms for a final visit before Mass. The Graduation Mass & Awards Presentation begins at 10a. The Graduates are seated in the […]
Following the final assembly, we all move to the patio area, courts, and field to have more graduation events and a dance. Our DJ happily returns after a two year lay-off and is excited to host the Graduation Celebration and End of the School Year Dance for all grades K-8, their families, guests, and the […]
Following the SHS Theater Presentation, the afternoon celebration continues with the final assembly of the school year. After leading assemblies all school year, the 8th grade students lead their last. Following prayer and the flag salute, June and July birthdays are noted, next year’s Core Leaders are introduced, and students with Perfect Attendance are recognized. […]