Calling all OLL students/parents and families:
We have the privilege of leading the All-School Liturgy at the October 1, Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. We need students to participate: sing, read, etc. Our school is part of the faith community. Please say "yes" to participating in this worship opportunity.

8th Grade students had their weekly spelling test today and each student shared a high-quality sentence featuring a word for the week. All students turned in their vocabulary work in on-time... way to go! We then discussed pages 41-63 from The Old Man and the Sea. We used textual evidence to discuss the relationship of the "fish" and the old man. Students are to read to p. 92 by Monday. I am proud of the sharp reading skills the students demonstrate.

In 6th grade math, we began the class with direct instruction on the steps to solving a double-digit multiplication problem. Students were then given a double-digit multiplication problem to work out and then talk the steps to the class as they wrote it on the board. If students had individual problems, I helped them before their presentation, so they felt confident to teach others. We learned from each other plus the students had the benefit of reteaching "themselves". We also talked about when it is acceptable to estimate math answers and when it is necessary to be exact. We ended our class with a weekly drawing; Thomas won the prize. Students used the last 30 minutes to work on their ongoing history visuals. I feel all-in-all, we had a good week as we strengthen our math skills by doing times tables in our head and learning the steps (on paper) to double digit multiplication problems. No homework was assigned for the weekend.

For students not in band today, they are ending the week with a project with Mrs. Marita. Check her blog to learn more... you may be jealous that you are not in our school. Don't despair, we love to welcome volunteers!!

We close the week with words of wisdom with a quote shared by David Skingel:
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path, and leave a trail." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thank you David. You have helped us to remember that we are doing great things here. We are called to take smart "risks" and explore new landscape and carve out new trails. We miss the 8th grade students who attended OLL last year. Have a wonderful school year.

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