Today's Monarch

The 8th graders did mass today, and led our school outside afterwards for a May Crowning celebration. May is the month of Mary and mothers.

In Mrs. Bryant’s class...

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regarding your son or daughter’s progress report score. I can always print an itemized report if you want each specific grade that was earned this quarter. Thank you for continuing to emphasize the importance of their school work at home. I often remind the students that their parents and grandparents make great sacrifices to send them to St. Joan of Arc School, and that, at a minimum, it is their job to come to school prepared each day in order to honor all that you do for them.

Sixth grade students had a test today over plants. Our lab tomorrow is “The Problem with Flat Maps in a Round World.” Be sure to ask them how we used an orange.

Seventh grade students had their test over genetics today, and tomorrow they will have their DNA lab. Their test was an on line test which was scored immediately upon completion.

Eighth grade students took the plate tectonics test on Tuesday, it was returned in their Thursday folder today. Please review the test with your son or daughter. We will be working on the factor-label method of calculations; a skill which they should know well as they get ready to enter high school.

In Mrs. Hasbrook’s class...

• The 6th graders just finished testing over the chapter and began working on their dialogues this week.
• The 7th graders will be reviewing this week and testing next week.
• The 8th graders just finished up the vocabulary for chapter 4 and will be learning grammar and culture this week. They will test over Chapter 4 sometime in mid-May. The 8th graders will also be helping me make a special Central American treat for the Cultural Arts Celebration!

In Mr. Carlstedt’s class...

Some dates to remember:
• Saturday: Radio show, check my blog.
• Monday: 7th Cristo Rey shadow.
• Thursday: 7th at GREAT Celebration.
• Friday: Walk-a-thon/ Field Day –don’t forget to get those pledges! We’d like each student to raise at least 25 dollars.

In Mr. Heneghan’s class...

• Next week is Teacher Appreciation week.
• The 8th graders will be selling coffee, fruit, and other breakfast treats tomorrow morning. Stop on by!
• 8th graders and Mr. Carlstedt will visit Eli Lilly tomorrow.