It is the Lord.

Today we discussed from John 21 Jesus' arrival on the beach at dawn. He called out to the disciples who had been fishing all night, "Cast your nets on the right side of the boat." When they did, the nets were filled. John recognized Jesus and said "It is the Lord." Peter jumped out of the boat and sprang into the sea. Again, we see Jesus calling his disciples to "come and eat." This was the third time the Risen Christ revealed himself to the disciples. Our class talked about when we "see" Jesus: in others, in church, through serving, in unlikely people (sometimes the down and out) and many places. Jesus is eager to reveal Himself so that others will say:
"It is the Lord."

English 8 students discussed with sadness the recent college campus shooting. How many hopes and dreams were gunned down.... we remembered this community in our prayers.

English 6/7 students worked as partners to construct a PAVESO grid and list 10 words to plan a "story" based on a picture they received. They presented their story ideas to the class. This is a practice for the photo-stories 6th graders will write... and autobiographies 7th graders will write. Our second time together we listened to Billy Collins' reading one of his poems and we practiced "stream of consciousness" and how random our thought-process can be. We also read more of The Voyage of the Frog together. It is surprising to experience the conversations this book fosters.... and how it draws us together as a community by sharing our experiences. Ask your student about this story.

History 6 students read more about the Roman Empire from the textbook. We are seeing how this landscape provided space " for the birth of Christ and also for his crucifixion."

Today Junior High students read with the 1st graders. I can hardly believe how far these young readers have come this year. Today we heard about Johnny Appleseed and the life cycle of the apple. And to make it real, Mrs. Urling served apple slices! Thanks.

Be sure to take advantage and tell others that OLL is enrolling students NOW for the next school year. I have seen first-hand how our school addresses the formation of the "whole" child: the emotional, academic, spiritual, and physical growth of students.

Tomorrow: 6, 7, 8th spelling tests. Vocabulary worksheets due. Also for Grade 6 and 7 Friday letters; you get 10 extra points if well done. Final calls for Haikus.