The 8th graders turned in their WWII/Holocaust research papers today! It's been a month-long unit of the MLA citation process and the note card research method. The paper is worth a large portion of their grade this trimester and many of the students worked diligently throughout the month. I hope you had a chance to read their final product prior to your child turning the paper in today.
The next two weeks will consist of reading Left to Tell which coincides with the Religion curriculum as well. Students have nightly reading assignments, reading strategies to complete, and an independent vocabulary list to form. If you enjoy reading, I suggest you read along with your child as this book is a wonderful non-fiction experience.
Lastly, each 8th grader is working on a reflective poem and graduation speech. Each student must present their speech to their class for an oral speaking grade. However, it is not required for them to audition for the graduation mass. I encourage you to speak to your son or daughter about this to see if they want to audition to be the graduation speaker this year. Auditions will be next week before and after school Wednesday-Friday.
Enjoy the lovely weather this week!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Religion / Faith Formation
Dear Parents:
Over the course of the last few weeks students discussed some main points in apologetics. They have learned some ways to teach others about our faith. Students role played dialogues to help them put to words what we believe. For you to brush up on our Catholic teaching in order to explain it to others, consider exploring: http://www.catholicscomehome.org/
We also began discussing decision making and morality. Students are reading the popular Catholic book Left to Tell, which is about a woman's spirituality during the Rwandan Genocide. We are using elements of morality and conscience formation to evaluate the storyline of text. This powerful and life-changing story allows the students to see how making decisions and living spirituality can inspire others to do what is good and holy. Please ask your children about the book.
Announcements for Service Day - Tuesday, May 17th:
1. Turn in permission slips and $8.50
2. Bring sack lunch and water
3. Wear clothes that can get dirty
4. Wear closed-toed footwear
5. Bring flowers to plant and personal care items (can be hotel size!)
Over the course of the last few weeks students discussed some main points in apologetics. They have learned some ways to teach others about our faith. Students role played dialogues to help them put to words what we believe. For you to brush up on our Catholic teaching in order to explain it to others, consider exploring: http://www.catholicscomehome.org/
We also began discussing decision making and morality. Students are reading the popular Catholic book Left to Tell, which is about a woman's spirituality during the Rwandan Genocide. We are using elements of morality and conscience formation to evaluate the storyline of text. This powerful and life-changing story allows the students to see how making decisions and living spirituality can inspire others to do what is good and holy. Please ask your children about the book.
Announcements for Service Day - Tuesday, May 17th:
1. Turn in permission slips and $8.50
2. Bring sack lunch and water
3. Wear clothes that can get dirty
4. Wear closed-toed footwear
5. Bring flowers to plant and personal care items (can be hotel size!)
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