05.23.13

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring brings new life...and lots of activities!

 

Study,study,study...

Review,review,review...

Test,Test,Test...

The students are, indeed, spending a LOT of time studying, reviewing, and testing.  They are also finding plenty of time for other activities such as FCA, NJHS, AG, Sports, and simply enjoying the great outdoors. 

Upcoming events and important dates:

April 3rd & 4th: 8th Grade Writing Test

April 10th: 7th Grade Reading Test

April 11th: 8th Grade Science Test

April 16th: 8th Grade History Test

  7th Grade Geography Test

April 17th: 8th Grade Reading Test

  7th Grade Math Test

April 18th: 8th Grade Math Test

April 28th: OKC Memorial Marathon

May 20th: 8th Grade Graduation

May 22nd: Baccalaureate

May 23rd: Last Day of school

May 25th: High School Graduation

June 3-10: Summer Tour Group to Boston, NYC,

Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.

 

Other important events - dates will be added at a later date:

8th Grade Field Trip

Scholastic Reception

 

 

 


Time keeps on marching, marching, marching, into the future... and we are trying to learn all about how we got here and where we're heading....

     

Some of the things we have been learning about recently are:

  • The Alamo
  • Manifest Destiny
  • Slavery
  • Westward Expansion
  • California Gold Rush
  • Oregon Trail
  • Santa Fe Trail
  • Underground Railroad
  • Recognizing historically important people and places and learning their significance in our world both in the past and today.
  • Writing various types of essays.
  • Practicing Grammar and Spelling lessons.
  • Exploring differnt types of literature.

Learning, Learning, Learning...

Everyday is filled with a lot of activities to enhance our learning experiences.  The students have also found time to enjoy playing basketball.  The JH girls went undefeated.  The boys also had a great season.