Weekly Update

Whew! What a week we've had! The kids turned in a lot of projects and assignments that they have been working on for quite some time (if they did it all this week and told you I was a mean teacher, let me tell you that they've had at least a month for each big project).

In Literature they turned in their character webs, case notes, questions, and predictions from reading The Westing Game. The latter three were all done a little at a time as we read the novel. The character webs also were supposed to be done during the reading of the book. Character traits were a big focus of this book, and they are now developing their own characters in the mystery they each are writing.

That mystery is being written in English class. After doing numerous pre-writing activities to develop character, setting, and plot, the students have been working on their rought drafts this week. Next week they will participate in peer revision.

In Religion, we have finally completed the study of Sts. Peter and Paul. The culminating project is the museum display, which is set up in Room 3. I went through and read all of them this afternoon--the students really did a great job! We have invited the younger grades to go through and tour the museum, and we invite you to do the same.

I managed to get all of these projects and assignments graded this week, so I encourage you to check out your child's progress on Infinite Campus. This is pretty much where the grades will be when mid-quarter ends next Friday.

One final note: if you are able to join us for the 11:00 Mass on Sunday at Holy Cross, we would love to see you! It is a Mass that is highlighting our students. In fact, my church choir, The Holy Cross House Band, will be leading the music. They are a great group of musicians. If your child is in that choir, please have them to church by 10:15 for set up and rehearsal.

Have a wonderful weekend!