Like No Other

Holy Week is like no other week. What starts out as a triumphal entry into Jerusalem will deteriorate into a tragic exit. You would think that we are reading a Shakespeare play as the drama becomes so intense, but the crucifixion of Jesus is real. And we are called to take this journey every year because we have so much to learn about God and what He has done for us.
Say "yes" to Holy Week and ride the roller coaster of faith. We belong to a God like no other... and this week is like no other... Thanks be to God.

Students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 are doing a shortened vocabulary sheet this week. 18 words need to be written 5 times and 12 of the words are to be used in sentences about Holy Week. The words are mostly proper nouns of people and places and a few verbs. Most students will complete this assignment in class. Due on Wednesday.

Geography students are finishing up Desert campsites and folktales. I hope we can present them in class this week.

I am very proud of Meghan and Rachel for reading the young adult version of: Three Cups of Tea. They will receive a Dairy Queen reward. Thank you Mrs. Chambers for buying these books for our classroom.

Take time this week to attend Mass/church. Listen to the words of Jesus and those around him during the unfolding drama of fast-moving events. We see ourselves in the characters.... What would we do? May you all be blessed in this shared journey with Jesus... as we prepare our hearts to gather at the empty tomb on Sunday.

p.s. Pray for the people of Italy during this devastating earthquake. My brother was in Rome... felt the tremors!