Chapter 8 - Seasons of Praise

This week we start the first of two chapters covering our Liturgical (Church) year. We will look at the seasons of Lent-Easter this week, and next week we will look at Advent-Christmas. (They may download the study guide here.) Students will test over this Chapter (along with the Mass Responses - please see my web page) on Thursday. Finally, their Church projects are due next week - they may be brought in anytime between Monday & Friday.

And that's about it - I hope and pray y'all have a wonderful week!

Blessings & Peace,
Hugo De La Rosa III (Mr. D.) :-)

7th Grade Work & Project

7th Grade students are working on the Chapter 7 Vocabulary & Review Sheet. They are also working on a Seasonal Church Project that is due the first full week of December. The project usually takes a good amount of time to finish, so I encourage students to start early and work hard on it - it's worth two test grades and two homework grades.

Blessings & Peace,
Mr. D. :-)

7th Grade Retreat

Today's retreat went well. The day was focused on prayer, specifically Jesus' recomendations on prayer found in the Gospel of Matthew (Chapter 6). Students had a chance to celebrate Mass at the Basilica as well time to visit the Gift Shop. Students will test over the Mass responses found on my website on Thursday, and they will test over the Chapter next Tuesday.

Blessings & Peace,
Hugo

The Week Ahead

This coming week is hectic - read on! :-)

Religion Class

We will continue to explore the celebration of the Mass (Ch 5 - Celebrating Eucharist) this coming week. Students will test over the Chapter on Thursday; the chapter review will be due that day as well.

General School Life

Students will have a chance to engage in some Halloween fun during our annual Halloween Carnival. They will attend during their PE class, with Student Council. Worship Committee, Jr. Tech and 8th grade working hard to make the festival fun and engaging for all participants. Wednesday we will celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints day with Mass, while Thursday we will celebrate All Soul's Day with a special prayer service. Friday will find the 7th graders heading towards San Antonio for a day of immersion into Texas history.

Worship Committee

Students will have a long week of work. Monday afternoon they'll set up for the Halloween carnival from 3-6 pm. Tuesday they'll work the carnival all day (in appropriate Halloween costume!), then clean up from 3-5 pm. Wednesday evening they may (not mandatory!) come back to school from 6-7 pm to help set up for the Day of the Dead celebration. Thursday they will help with the celebration and then move the Dia de los Muertos altar from the gym to the front of the school (around the statue of Mary).

We've got a full week - please pray for our students! :-)

Blessings & Peace,

Mr. D.

Thanks & Info

Many, many thanks to all of the parents who donated items for the Jr. High Bake Sale this past Wednesday and for the Worship Committee concession stand the Friday before that. The movie night brought in many donations for the Projecto Desarrollo, and the bake sale brought in more funds to donate as well. We are truly showing our dedication to helping the poorest of the poor among us.

This week 7th grade religion will be starting a new Chapter. We will continue to explore the Eucharist as the source and summit of our faith. Students will also celebrate non-violence and Red Ribbon weeks - be on the lookout for notes home explaining all of the exciting events!

Our Volleyball season ends Monday night with the last game of the season, with basketball season starting this week. Our student athletes make us proud - may they continue the wonderful tradition of a strong OLS team spirit.

Finally, Parent-Teacher conferences are going on as I type - please remember to review your child's report card and return the signed envelope.

Blessings & Peace,
Mr. D.