Every month students and staff prepare for an emergency situation by participating in fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills. Monday, September 30, we successfully practiced a fire evacuation drill as the alarm sounded at 2:30p and all assembled on the field.
Our school year is divided into trimesters with report cards available in December, March, and June. As we reach the halfway point in the trimester, a progress report is prepared for each student. Progress reports are to encourage and/or inform, not to grade. In indicating progress, teachers let students and family members know how things […]
Dear Parents, September 30, 2013 My goodness, time flies when you are having fun! I cannot believe it is just about October! The first graders are making their way through the year with great progress and wonderful energy! -We have completed theme 1 in our reading series. We start theme 2 – “Surprise!” this week. […]
Your children are learning of God’s plans for people as we read the Old Testament in the Children’s Bible. This week we have been learning about Abraham and Sarah. We followed Abraham, Sarah, and Lot on their journey to the promised land and then the birth of Isaac. Kinders found it interesting that Sarah laughed […]
This month the fifth grade class has been learning about the Order of the Mass. The students are doing a great job. After Mass today we discussed the order and I think it made Mass more meaningful to the students.
Dear Kindergarten Families, I am hearing a lot of fun the Everyday Math home connection. Lots of counting and calendar work. Continue using this booklet as it is a great resource for your child. Check off as you complete chapters. As always read each night and record on reading log. All reading is important, I […]
This is the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel according to Luke tells the parable about a rich man and a poor beggar named Lazarus. The message of the Gospel is to take action in our life time to help others. The 8th grade class offered up many great ideas about how to help […]
On Monday morning, October 21, students new to Sacred Heart School and all in K, 1, 3, 5, & 7 will participate in a Vision Screening, and we are in need of at least eight volunteers to assist. If you are available, please contact Mrs. Petersen at health@sacredheartschoolventura.org.
Fifth grade is in the process of finishing their persuasive essays discussing how racism affected players of Negro League baseball. This essay is the culmination of reading, research, and discussion for Unit 1. Next week, beginning Tuesday, October 1st, fifth grade will begin Unit 2 of English Language Arts. Below is a short summary of […]
Fourth grade’s first English Language Arts unit ends with the students writing an informative essay answering the unit’s essential question, “How do stories reveal what we have in common?” Next week, Unit 2 will be introduced in fourth grade. This unit invites students to explore geography as it relates to seasons and weather. Students will […]