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 Hi parents! Important Dates: Dec. 17: Spirit Day Dec. 21: Ugly Sweater Day Dec. 22: Kids needs to bring a sack lunch! Mass with the Bishop. Kids are encouraged to wear Christmas colors if possible. Christmas caroling starts at 12:30.  Dec. 23- NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BREAK!!! **The 6th grade and 8th grade are participating in secret Santa within their classroom. This gift should not be expensive. Just a little something. Also, many students give their advent angels a little gift. This is not mandatory. If your child would like to give a little something, that is fine! It doesn't have to be super expensive.  Here is what is happening:  8th grade: The 8th grade wrapped up their unit on the Civil War and Reconstruction Era. They are moving through the Progressive Movement. We will be spending a day or two on the Women's Suffrage Movement before moving on to World War I.  In religion they complete a "pilgrimage" of the stations of the cross. They read about medieval practice

Hi All:  Nov. 19th: Spirit Day No School the 24th, 25th, and 26th and 29th for Thanksgiving Break.  Dec. 1: 8th grade Mass I am sorry I am late with Halloween pictures. I thought I posted them, but I thought wrong.   The 8th grade designed their churches, and they look great!  Pumpkin painting  LOVED this year's costumes.   

 Here are a couple of pictures from homecoming.   But first the 7th grade made pilgrim hats and bonnets. They just read about the Pilgrims sailing on the Mayflower.   The 8th grade :)   And Friday study hall crew. It was a little sunny, so we have some squinters. 

 Hi parents! The link for conferences is below. I will be doing all of the 8th grade conferences and half of the 6th grade, those who are in my study hall. I sent an email to the 6th grade parents who will be conferencing with me.  Mr. Birchard will be available at 9-12 on Thursday morning.  Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044DA8AC29A4FE3-fall1 

 Hi parents!!   I want to thank everyone for allowing their kids to go on the field trip yesterday. It was an awesome day and a great experience. I want to especially thank everyone who donated and chaperoned!!  Here are a few pictures of yesterday. (I only had 5 kids in my group, so that's why you see the same ones)                                                                                 But first: The 7th grade presenting their ancient civilization projects. They had to present a slide presentation, Facebook poster, and finally sing a song.   Melanie and Blake rapping about their civilization. They changed the words to an Eminem song. And I must say, it was amazing!!  Rhett and Sadie playing Guess Who: Saint Addition  "Digging for artifacts in Jamestown"  The whole gang!  The first artifact of the exhibit was the barbed wire and electric fence.  Ready for the Science Center!  Taylor, Jaxson, Charlie, and Kadley swirling in chairs.  Selfie time!  Can't forget

 Here's what's happening:   The 8th grade sorting symbols and words into the Sacraments of Initiation  The 8th grade putting up the Mary Garden fence! It was a little trick, but it looks great and they worked so hard.   The 8th grade showing their Iowa/Iowa State pride...with Father. :)   The 6th grade working on their map skills with stations.  The 7th grade is currently working on a bigger project of the ancient civilizations. Dates to remember:  Sept. 16: PTO Meeting Sept. 18: St. Malachy Block Party!!  Sept. 24: No School due to PD Sept 29th: 8th grade Mass Oct 6: Field trip to KC for the Auschwitz Museum--more info. to come! 

Welcome back, parents!!   The 8th grade class  Matthew in his bus. :)   The 7th grade class.  The new addition to the middle school, the 6th grade class!  Dates to remember:  Aug. 25 there will be no Mass Aug. 27th: Spirit Day September 2 Picture Day 

 Last post of the year!!  Reminder::  6th grade's Mass tomorrow Field day has been moved to Wednesday due to the weather Sack lunch Thursday  LAST DAY THURSDAY WOOHOOOO I hope you all have a safe and relaxing summer! See you next year!  The 8th grade planted their Mary Garden! It looks great!  The 8th grade playing some Civil War games  8th grade reception!   And the spring concert! 

   The Greek Olympians! The 6th grade learned about the ancient Olympics for their Ancient Greece unit. We did a few different games where the kids represented city-states and competed against each other. Here Donald and Jace are shown as the winners with their "olive" branch wreaths on their heads. (The branches are actually just from the bush near the rectory. :) )   And the 6th grade being their normal dorky selves after working at the Re-Run  For art they molded different things with dry molding clay. They then painted it when finished. Now they are acrylic painting canvases. 

8th grade parents!   The 8th grade created a yearbook. If you would like to order a yearbook, they are $15. Deadline for orders are next Friday, May 7th. 

  Hi parents!  Here is what is happening...  April 14th: 8th grade Mass April 23rd: Spring Clean Up & Spirit Day The 8th grade's graduation is on the calendar for May 21st at 7:00 pm at Holy Spirit. Invites will be sent home within the next week or so with more information.  The 8th grade has just started on their unit on the Civil War. In religion they are learning about the Council of Trent.  The 7th grade is learning about the Oregon Trail and the U.S.A expanding west. In religion they learned about the Holy Matrimony and what traits and qualities it takes to have a healthy relationship.  The 6th grade just wrapped up with their Ancient Egypt project of building the pyramids. (A picture is below). We are just starting on Ancient Greece. In religion they are learning about moral and theological virtues.  The Cross Walk was a success. We even had a visit from Jesus (Mattias).   The 8th grade did an activity in LA about segregation. The kids sitting on the floor could not use t