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The staff, parents and community of St. Elizabeth Area Catholic School work together to offer students a safe, supportive, and nurturing Catholic environment. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to Gospel values, discipleship, and academic excellence.


Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Wednesday's Assignments

Religion - None
Math - WK
Reading - Q 3-4 Read 5-6 for tomorrow
History - DC Poster
Science - Pick & Lesson
5/6 Science - Test

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Tuesday's Assignments

Religion - WK
Math - WK
Reading - Stars Quiz 1-2 ~ Read 3-4 for tomorrow
History - DC Poster
Science - Test
5/6 - WK ~ Open Book test tomorrow

Parent's,

I've been asked to find two helpers for games on Friday. If you can help out please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Mrs. Papesh

Friday, May 23, 2008

Friday's Assignments

Religion - Mass & WK
Math - WK - Pre-Alg due on Wednesday
Reading - Read the first two stories in Road to the Stars
History - Start DC poster - Due Wednesday
Science - WK - Open book test on Tuesday
5/6 Science - p. D30 & D31 - skip any 7 open book test on Wednesday

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Tuesday Report

Well thank goodness the big rain stayed away. We had a few misty moments and it was cooler than yesterday but it was decent.

We all met Congressman Dale Kildee in his office. He was very knowledgeable of MI and seemed genuinely interested in having us there. I'm glad we had the opportunity to meet him.

Afterwards we all went our separate ways. Here are some places people went today.

Air & Space Museum
Holocaust Museum
Natural History Museum
Native American Museum
Travel to the top of the Washington Monument
Iwo Jima Memorial
Korean War Memorial
Vietnam Wall
Old Ebbitt Grill

And I would like to give special recognition to myself for being a great sport after being pushed in the pool with my clothes on. These kids are bold!

Be back tomorrow!

Monday, May 19, 2008

A fabulous Monday

Hello everyone! What a great day! We left this morning at 9:00 and took the Metro to the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. What a beautiful church. I think everyone was amazed at the crypt level, upper church, and many chapels. It was absolutely sublime. We went to mass and the priest even welcomed our group publicly. Some people from Gaylord then let us know they were there from MI too.

We took the metro over to Union Station and walked to the Capitol building for a tour. We then took a snack/treat break before walking to the Air and Space Museum. A few of us braved the flight simulators while others saw the Wright Brothers plane and other fun in aviation.

Then we walked over to the Mall and found that the film "Night at the Museum 2" was being taped. We saw Mr. Ben Stiller himself! He waved at our rowdy "star struck" group and even asked where we were from. Mackenzie then got bold yelling "I have a brother named after you" he asked her "for real and how old" she replied 9 months and then it was back to taping. Ms. Gabbie has already approved our field trip next year to see the movie. Yeah! :) That was really exciting!

We walked over to Union Station where we had dinner. We then took our Twilight Tour. It was nice. We saw the Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR, WWII, Korean War, & Vietnam War Memorials.

I think everyone is tired but happy. The weather was beautiful! Sunny & pleasant! Tomorrow is looking like lots of rain all day. :( Oh well, I am thankful for today.

The kids are behaving wonderfully and the parents are doing well too.

I guess that there is a St. Elizabeth mental hospital out here and a few people have found it comical to say something to us about letting us out to tour the city today. hahaha...right? We all looked great in our shirts.

So that is the general DC report for Monday. I'll let the students add in the comment section some of the finer details and their fondest memories of the day.

Hopefully tomorrow will be just as great, rain or shine! Nighty night!

A fabulous Monday

Hello everyone! What a great day! We left this morning at 9:00 and took the Metro to the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. What a beautiful church. I think everyone was amazed at the crypt level, upper church, and many chapels. It was absolutely sublime. We went to mass and the priest even welcomed our group publicly. Some people from Gaylord then let us know they were there from MI too.

We took the metro over to Union Station and walked to the Capitol building for a tour. We then took a snack/treat break before walking to the Air and Space Museum. A few of us braved the flight simulators while others saw the Wright Brothers plane and other fun in aviation.

Then we walked over to the Mall and found that the film "Night at the Museum 2" was being taped. We saw Mr. Ben Stiller himself! He waved at our rowdy "star struck" group and even asked where we were from. Mackenzie then got bold yelling "I have a brother named after you" he asked her "for real and how old" she replied 9 months and then it was back to taping. Ms. Gabbie has already approved our field trip next year to see the movie. Yeah! :) That was really exciting!

We walked over to Union Station where we had dinner. We then took our Twilight Tour. It was nice. We saw the Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR, WWII, Korean War, & Vietnam War Memorials.

I think everyone is tired but happy. The weather was beautiful! Sunny & pleasant! Tomorrow is looking like lots of rain all day. :( Oh well, I am thankful for today.

The kids are behaving wonderfully and the parents are doing well too.

I guess that their is a St. Elizabeth mental hospital out here and a few people have found it comical to say something to us about letting us out to tour the city today. hahaha...right? We all looked great in our shirts.

So that is the general DC report for Monday. I'll let the students add in the comment section some of the finer details and their fondest memories of the day.

Hopefully tomorrow will be just as great, rain or shine! Nighty night!

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Here in DC!

Hello everyone! We are having a great time and except for having to jump start the car this morning the traveling went very well.

The internet connection is not great here so unless somehow it miraculously gets better I won't be uploading pictures.

Tomorrow we will be touring the Basilica of the Shrine of the National Conception. We will also be touring the Capitol Building and then Union Station. We will end our day with a night tour of DC. Lets hope for good weather!

Friday, May 16, 2008

Friday's Assignments

Religion - Mass, p. 255-256
Math - WK
History - Speech & Quiz
Science - p.481
5/6 Science - D26 1-2 WK

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Detroit Science Center Trip




Thursday's Assignments

Religion - p.251-253
Transition - WK
Pre-Algebra - p.630 4-40
Algebra - p.696 2-38
Reading - NONE
History - Quiz
Science - p.480
5/6 Science - p. D24 1-4 WK

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Wednesday's Assignments

Religion - p. 247-250
Transition - WK
Pre-Algebra - p.623 4-40
Algebra -p. 688 4-18
Reading - Quiz
History - Pick any section that looks interesting and do the section review. Quiz tomorrow.
Science - p. 475 1-3 WK
5/6 Science - D1.2 1-3 WK

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Bishop's Mass

Tuesday's Assignments

Religion - WK
Math - NONE
Reading - Quiz Finish Isis tonight 9-11 LONG
Vocab - Test 30
History -NONE
Science - NONE
5/6 Science - Wk & Tracks Magazine

I did not get progress reports finished from the weekend. I will get them out to you on Friday this week. Sorry for the delay.

We are very busy working on our special presentation for the 8th grade graduation so regular work has decreased. However, the students still had time to work in class on the religion and reading. They need to really focus on their Accel Math & Reading goals as the year winds down.

I sent home a packet of info on the DC trip. This should be the last thing sent home from me before the trip. Also, to those of you who had fundraiser money for meals a check was sent home for you today.

Anyone who thinks they may be driving at all during the trip needs to get me a copy of their drivers license and their auto insurance policy.

Thanks again for all your support!

Monday, May 12, 2008

Monday Update

I hope everyone enjoyed the Science Museum. Tomorrow it's back to business.

Vocab 30 - Test will be tomorrow

Guardian of Isis - Ch. 7-8 quiz tomorrow.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Weekend Update

Hello everyone, sorry for the lack of updates to the site. Austin is doing well and I thank everyone for their prayers while he was sick. I haven't been to school yet to get work or see what was done but I did get an email from Ms. Gabbie stating how well the day went on Friday for Mrs. Torrez. Huge thank you students! You know how much it means to me when I hear you were good for a sub.

I will see you Monday bright and early for the field trip. Don't forget the 7:15 departure from school.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Wednesday's Assignments

Religion - p.241-244
Transition - p.558 4-36
Pre-Algebra - p.617 4-50
Algebra - p.688 4-28
Reading - Quiz 3/4 Read Isis 5/6 for tomorrow
Vocab - Continue lesson 30
History - p.418-419 skip any 3 ~ Test Friday
Science - p. 461 1-3 WK
5/6 Science - Vocab p.D8 ~ Extra credit went out on Monday

8th grade mass with the Bishop at the Cathedral tomorrow. Lunch at Red Lobster. Yum!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Tuesday's Assignments

Sorry again for the late posting.

Religion - p.237-240
Transition - p.552 2-34
Pre-Algebra - Open Book Quiz
Algebra - Quiz
Reading - Quiz Isis 1-2. Read 3-4 for tomorrow.
Vocab - Continue lesson 30
History - WK ~ Test Friday
Science - Test
5/6 Science - Test

Permission slips for the Detroit Science Center went home today. Also, the Little Caesar's Pizza Kit forms went home as well.

Monday, May 5, 2008

Monday's Assignments

Religion - WK 5.1
Transition - Quiz ~ Finish Friday's worksheets
Pre-Algebra - Finish Friday WK
Algebra - p. 674 4-52 skip any 4
Reading - Read Guardian of Isis Ch.1 & 2 ~ Quiz Tomorrow
Vocab - Begin lesson 30
History - p.417 1-4
Science - WK ~ Test Tomorrow
5/6 Science - Quiz Bowl ~ Test Tomorrow

Friday, May 2, 2008

Friday's Assignments

Religion - Mass, p.235-236
Transition - WK due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra - WK due Tuesday
Algebra - p. 706-707 evens, skip any 2
Reading - Quiz
Vocab - Quiz
History - p.411 1-4
Science - p.451&452 skip any 5 ~ Test Tuesday
5/6 Science - WK ~ Test Tuesday

I had a glowing sub report today and even got to talk with the sub for a bit. THANK YOU students for being courteous and cooperative and a special thanks to Megan and Abigayil who were singled out as being very helpful to her. It means SO much to me that I can go away for the day and not have to worry.

I will see many of you tomorrow at 9:30 for the pop can drive! Let's hope for a good day.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Thursday's Assignments

Religion - p. 231-234
Transition - p. 547 2-32
Pre-Algebra - p. 590 4-22
Algebra - p.666 26- 38 then pick 2 story problems.
Reading - Finish reading Victory Unintentional & do the Workbook ~ Quiz tomorrow
Vocab - words3x/sentences, finish lesson 29
History - 13A WK
Science - p.446 1-4 WK
5/6 Science -p.C138&139 skip any 3. ~ Test Tuesday