OUR WORK
1st & 2nd Grades
Hello from first and second grade! We have had such a great time at school in the past few weeks with more fun to come. On Feb. 8th, we celebrated the100th day of school. We all dressed as though we were 100 years old. It is
always fun to see what the children come up with. They wished they could have 100 of one thing and wrote to tell all about it. Squish mellows were popular.
We made caterpillars with 100 sections. We also did an experiment to see if we could make a popsicle last 100 licks. It was gone in about 58. I had a lot more
activities planned, but we will have to wait until next year see what they are. The week after the 100th day, was Valentines Day. We celebrated on the 13th with a little party where we showed off the card boxes we made. We read a book, wrote a book report and made a box about a character in the story or the setting. I am lucky to have such creative kids.
On another note, the first graders have been working with groups of tens and ones in math and are now learning how to add by making groups of 10. The second graders have been measuring everything in the classroom. They have
been measuring in inches, feet, yards, and meters. They didn’t realize there were so many options. In science, we investigated the properties of matter. For social studies, we are learning economics. Last week we looked at consumers
and producers. In first grade religion, we have been talking about all the miracles Jesus performed. He could even perform miracles from a distance. We look forward to many more adventures in Mrs. Shellenbarger’s class. Next
up...leap day!
4th Grade
The fourth graders have been busy. They have been studying themes in geography, so they’ve been examining maps of physical and political boundaries, climates and different biomes. Their posters of biomes turned out great! In science they’ve been learning about electricity and types of forces. Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion are fun to practice in phy ed class. The solar eclipse was awesome to watch as the moon traveled across the United States. The students were amazed by the dramatic sights but disappointed they didn’t get to use their solar eclipse glasses and watch the moon themselves.
In English the students have been applying their knowledge of adjectives and adverbs to their essays about extraordinary people. They learned about St. Faustina’s visions of Jesus and how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Math class has been full of fraction fun. They have no trouble adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. Decimals are the next math challenge.
5th & 6th Grades
Happy Sunday to you and your family! The fifth and sixth grade students have been very hard at work this past month.
In reading, the fifth grade students wrapped up reading about art for everyone. This included information about sculptures to discussing poetry and the different forms of art that exist. The sixth grade students finished their unit regarding learning about outer space and the different accomplishments that were achieved in the great space race.
In religion, students wrapped up learning about the Easter season. They completed a webquest in which they learned more about the Last Supper, along with completing an escape room in which students were able to read more into the stories of Holy Week.
For social studies, students recently finished their chapter regarding the Great Depression and the effects that this had on Americans. We will begin learning about World War II and the United States involvement after this weekend. In science, students recently learned about the carbon cycle and that carbon makes up a big part of what we are. After the weekend, students will begin learning about the biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere.
Fifth grade students finished learning about reciprocals and division with fractions. They will now begin to learn about addition with decimals. The sixth grade students have recently been introduced to negative numbers, comparing and ordering integers, and graphing on a four-quadrant graph.
Reminder, that our Grandparent’s Day celebration will be taking place this Friday, April 19th. Please come join us for morning Mass beginning at 8:30 AM, followed by a performance dedicated to grandparents with light refreshments. This coming weekend will also kick off our Festival of Nations! The fifth through eighth grade students have been hard at work and are so excited to share all that they have learned with you and your family! This work will be on display all weekend in the church basement.
7th & 8th Grades
Happy Easter!
Even though we’ve had some short weeks of school due to snow and Easter Break, our classrooms have been busy.
Seventh and eighth graders have been studying the sacraments in detail. They are learning about the matter and form (words and actions) needed to make each sacrament valid. So far they’ve covered Baptism, Reconciliation, and Confirmation. Algebra students have been exploring multiplication and division properties of exponents and finding geometric sequences. Prealgebra students have been learning how to graph using tables and by identifying the slope and y-intercept of a line. The students have begun reading Esperanza Rising, the story of a young girl and her family who are forced to flee Mexico after the death of her father. In science, the students are studying how sound waves move. Geography time is spent learning about Asia and the Middle East.
Mark your calendars: Fifth through eighth grades have been working hard since January researching, writing, and designing artifacts while learning about a country. Their Festival of Nations displays will be set up on April 20 and 21 in the church basement. We hope you can stop by to enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Thank you to everyone who supported the school through our Kwik Trip gift card and car wash fundraiser. We appreciate your continued support.
