Christ is Risen!

What a joy to come back together again after our "early" Easter break. I first want to thank Mr. David Owen for his internship at OLL for 3rd quarter. He showed up ready to dig in and be part of the teaching staff of our school community. He is a Social Studies major, but showed that he is able to jump in and help where he is needed. He also taught religion, Math 6 in addition to Geography, World History and American History. Mr. Owen shared his savvy technology skills with many of us. He is now completing the final phase of his internship 4th quarter at Ashland High School. Again thank you Mr. Owen for your good work in our midst. We are praying for your employment as a well-prepared teacher. We had to postpone his good-bye party, but sounds like he will stop in soon and we can celebrate together!

We read the Easter story from Luke. The women who found the empty tomb were eager to spread the news, but many regarded this news as an idle tale. Jesus knew of these doubters (and doubters today), so He acted to remove their doubt and bring them to faith. He is still acting today... for Christ is Risen!

The final three English 8 students gave their presentations: Joe on motorcycle helmet safety, Clare on diet and fitness, and Carissa on the Justin Morgan horse. As I consider the research, writing, and oral presentations done by this class, they can stand proud as scholars who did quality work! I am proud of their efforts for excellence and success. Within a couple of days, these essays (and visuals) will be displayed in our library. We will be focusing on poetry this month and 8th grade final essays for the Sounder contest are due on Thursday.

English 6/7 students received a 10-word spelling list this week with instructions. This assignment is due Friday A.M. Plus Friday letters are due and journals. After lunch we are going to Monk's for bowling. Please offer to help drive, chaperone and score the games for students. I am thinking we can bowl 4 students to a lane, so I need 3 parents to be there with us from 12: 30 (we leave the school) to 2: 45. Students must return with permission slips and $6 for 3 games.

8th grade students are off to Mpls. with Mrs. Marita on Friday for a science field trip. Be sure permission slips are in her hands. Also there is a bake sale tomorrow to help earn money... please bake something tonight!

We are in the final quarter of this school year. I continue to value your support and commitment to supporting your student's success in the classroom. Report cards were given out today. This has been a demanding academic quarter and many students showed improvement in their grades. Also several of our jr. high students scored at the top in the math and spelling Knights of Columbus contest. We have many reasons to be proud of our students... and most of all we raise our voices of faith and sing out to each other and the world:
He is Risen Indeed.