What road are you on? The Road to High School, a blog for eighth grade students at All Saints Catholic School in Spokane, Washington.

Friday, December 15, 2006

A Christmas Video?

It's not Seven Samurai, but hey, it's the thought that counts, right?



Let me know what you think of my first venture into video blogging, and please email me if you are unable to view the video.

Thursday, December 07, 2006

What is Tomorrow's Feast?

Send me an email tonight telling me what tomorrow's feast is and earn some extra credit points. Send your emails here.

Religion:
  • The Rhythm of Life
  • The Three Persons: Father and Son
  • Homework: none
Reading:
  • Paraphrase: "The art of living lies not in eliminating but in growing with troubles." --Bernard Baruch
  • The Princess Bride
  • Summary of The Hobbit
  • Homework: Begin working on your summary of The Hobbit, due Wednesday, December 13.
English:
  • The Rhythm of Life
  • Practice with Infinitives

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Giving Tree Mass Tomorrow

Remember to meet at the primary building tomorrow for the Giving Tree Mass. If you have forgotten which room to meet in, email me at mrsenger@hotmail.com and I will let you know.

Tonight's homework: None

Reading paraphrase: "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill

Monday, December 04, 2006

First Monday of Advent



Religion:
  • The Rhythm of Life
  • Theology for Beginners by Frank Sheed
    • What does God do all day?
  • Homework: none
Reading:
  • Paraphrase: "When all think alike, no one is thinking." Walter Lippmann
  • The Princess Bride
  • Socratic Seminar: Why did Tolkien have Gandalf occasionally leave the group?
  • Homework: none
English:
  • The Rhythm of Life
  • Review of gerunds
  • Infinitives:
    • Definition
    • Comparison to gerunds
    • Practice identifying
  • Homework: none