Archived Classroom Guide
Please find the past news from the classroom below.
News: Pentecost Mass
The 6th Grade class, joined by the 4th Grade class celebrated a mass in honor of Pentecost. The 6th graders did readings, as well as sang and played some songs. It took place Friday, May 13th at 1:00pm and they did a great job. See the video below for the song that they sang.
News: Spelling Bee
We had the 5th and 6th grade Council Wide spelling bee on May 12th at 9:30am. Many schools will be competing. Each school sends two spellers based on the finalist round in the classrooms. Our finalist round on Thurs., April 28th was won by Jorge and Tyler. They did a fantastic job at our council wide spelling bee! Congratulations!
News: Earth Day Mass
The school celebrated Earth Day with a mass on Friday, April 29th at 9:30am.
News: Aspire Testing
Students took Aspire standardized test from Monday April 11th-Thursday April 14th. The tests were:
-Reading (65 min.)
- Math (70 min.)
- English (40 min.)/Writing (30 min.)
- Science (60 min.)
Expect to get the results of the test sometime in May.
-Reading (65 min.)
- Math (70 min.)
- English (40 min.)/Writing (30 min.)
- Science (60 min.)
Expect to get the results of the test sometime in May.
News: Catholic Schools Week 2016
January 31st-February 6th was Catholic Schools Week! This year's theme was: "Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service." Below are what we focused on for each day:
Sunday: "In Our Parish" Attend mass and pray for Catholic Schools everywhere!
Monday: "In Our Community" Give thanks for those who do service in our communities, collect boxtops for our school, and thank you for classroom jobs!
Tuesday: "In Our Students" We honor our students with a special treat!
Wednesday: "In Our Nation" We learn about the history of Catholic Schools in our nation and how they have shaped our communities.
Thursday: "In Our Vocations" We continue to discuss what God calls us each to be or do. Teachers discuss their vocation and we may have guest speakers come and talk about the vocation to Religious life. Also, we celebrate Spirit Day in the church hall in the afternoon!
Friday: "In Our Faculty/Staff" We thank and honor those teachers and staff at our school who make the sacrifice to teach and serve in their vocation. Teachers get a special lunch. Also, all are welcome to our mass at 9:30am in the Church in celebration of Catholic Schools Week!
Saturday: "In Our Families" We honor the families of Catholic Schools who sacrifice to send their students to receive a quality Catholic education. Spend your Saturday doing something fun as a family! Thank you!
Sunday: "In Our Parish" Attend mass and pray for Catholic Schools everywhere!
Monday: "In Our Community" Give thanks for those who do service in our communities, collect boxtops for our school, and thank you for classroom jobs!
Tuesday: "In Our Students" We honor our students with a special treat!
Wednesday: "In Our Nation" We learn about the history of Catholic Schools in our nation and how they have shaped our communities.
Thursday: "In Our Vocations" We continue to discuss what God calls us each to be or do. Teachers discuss their vocation and we may have guest speakers come and talk about the vocation to Religious life. Also, we celebrate Spirit Day in the church hall in the afternoon!
Friday: "In Our Faculty/Staff" We thank and honor those teachers and staff at our school who make the sacrifice to teach and serve in their vocation. Teachers get a special lunch. Also, all are welcome to our mass at 9:30am in the Church in celebration of Catholic Schools Week!
Saturday: "In Our Families" We honor the families of Catholic Schools who sacrifice to send their students to receive a quality Catholic education. Spend your Saturday doing something fun as a family! Thank you!
News: Kidblog!
With your password, you can log in to Kidblog.org/class/stpius6thgrade1516 and write your How To Essay on the blog and comment on other's work.
News: Hour of Code
During the week of Dec. 7th-Dec. 13th, the 6th grade class has become computer programers participating in the Hour of Code. We watched inspiring videos from tech moguls Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and programmers for Google, Instagram, and more. We even saw a message from President Barack Obama encouraging students to learn how to code. Then, they spent an hour completing puzzles and writing lines of code on the iPads. Please try it for yourself!
News: Celebrating Advent and Mary
6th grade led the celebration of the Eucharist on Friday, December 4th celebrating the season of advent (in which we wait in joyful hope for the coming of Jesus), the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (in which we honor Mary being conceived without original sin and remaining free from personal sin) and the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (in which we remember Mary appearing to Juan Diego in Guadalupe, Mexico).
Parent Tech Workshop
On Monday, November 9th, Mr. Mundy led the first Parent Tech Workshop. Topics covered: Digital Media, common social media, and parent considerations for technology.
Nov. 1st-Nov. 6th - Vocations Awareness Week
6th, 7th, and 8th graders paid attention to what God is calling them to be as we celebrated Vocation Awareness Week (November 1st-6th). We discussed the priesthood, religious life, married life, and the single life.
Oct. 24th- Oct. 30th Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 30th - All Saints/All Souls Day Celebration
The 6th graders paired up with Early Education to host mass on Friday Oct. 30th, celebrating Red Ribbon Week, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We are all called to be saints. This year's Red Ribbon Week Theme was "Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free." Students are learning that they are "Too Good for Drugs" and "Too Good for Violence" in our curriculum lessons.