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   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 k...

 8th Grade Parents: Don't forget the parent meeting at the high school tonight!  Dates to remember:  April 1st: Students wear white for the Cross Walk April 2nd: No school:: Good Friday 

  Parents,  Here is the sign up for spring conferences.   If you plan on being virtual, please indicate that. Thank you. Also keep in mind, this Friday is a Spirit Day.  See you soon. 

 Hi Parents,   Here are some pictures of CSW!   Hallway decorating. Our theme was jungle. This picture doesn't even do it justice. The kids did an awesome job creating our jungle!  The 6th grade waiting to record their radio ad.   The 6th grade taking notes over Mesopotamia.   Zoom call day  Favorite state     Grandparents' parade. I thought this was pretty cool since we couldn't have Mass together. Camo day Tie Dye Here is what is happening:  8th Grade: They are wrapping up their Civics Unit all together. We just dipped into economics a little bit. They are currently working on quite the project in creating a business in Creston. They will present their business proposal to the class next week. There are some good ideas like a drive-in movie theatre! 7th Grade: They just finished their Revolutionary War unit. We are going to touch briefly on the Declaration of Independence then move on. They hit this pretty hard...

  We are still accepting donations until next Friday the 12th for the auction!