From our church history textbooks, we read about historical scholars who have provided works to guide the church and inspire thinkers of today: John Chrysostom, Augustine, Jerome. We also read about the Age of Councils. During this time period, there was much discussion about the "incarnate" nature of Jesus. This debate spawned the formation of the Nicene Creed that we still proclaim at Mass today, 1700 years later. Again, we understand history as a tool that carves who we are today.

Mrs. Grubisic came by today to remind students that she needs baby pictures for the OLL yearbook. Thank you Mrs. Grubisic for your work on our behalf.

In English, we read Tears of a Tiger. Students used the last 30 minutes to do spelling, read books, or complete other work. I am impressed with the love of reading of this 8th grade class.

For Geography 7, we read an Amazon Rainforest legend: "How Night Came to the World"
We talked about the power of legends: Show the lifestyle of a culture, a tool for teaching, a spiritual explanation, a force to weld members of a community. Students did a worksheet response to this legend. Some students saw connections in this story to the Bible Creation Story.

Since 6th graders were in testing, 8th Graders spent US History with me today. We talked about war and the impact on our nation. We then read a short history of Veterans Day. Students are assigned to write a poem or short essay of thanks to veterans. We will select a few students to read at our in-school Veterans Day program. 8th grade students will read their work in class next Tuesday.

6th Grade World History students continue to build stone-age farms. This hands-on engagement with learning provides social growth as well as students teach each other through problem solving. We are hoping to do in-class presentations by Friday.

The OLL school bazaar will be the weekend of Novmmber 11 and 12; these dates are approaching quickly. Thursday, October 26th, 7th and 8th grade students will spend most of the school day at my house (2 miles west of Ashland). Mrs. Marita and myself are looking for drivers and mentors to help students make craft items. Also we need ideas... and craft supplies. Please say "yes" to helping students and having a fun day working together.