In 8th grade ELA, students recently completed The Outsiders, where we explored profound themes about living life to the fullest, the true meaning of family, and the nature of love. Our discussions led us to the heartwarming realization that if you hold on tightly enough, “things truly do stay gold.” Now, the class is diving into their first writing unit of the year: speeches! With a group that loves to talk, I have no doubt they’ll excel in crafting and…
In 7th grade ELA, students are immersed in the dystopian world of The Giver as we approach the final chapters of the book. Our focus has been on the powerful lessons Jonas learns through the memories he receives and reflecting on the aspects of life we often take for granted, like individualism, holidays, love, and even pets. The classroom has been buzzing with rich discussions as students analyze the story’s deeper meanings and connect them to their own lives. We’re…
In 6th grade ELA, students recently wrapped up reading Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by exploring key literary elements like plot, characterization, and setting. Together, we’ve been delving into why the author made specific choices that bring the story to life, encouraging thoughtful discussions about her creative decisions. This week, students will channel their insights into a final project on characterization, showcasing their understanding of how characters are crafted and developed throughout the book. It’s been an exciting journey of…
Hello Holy Cross families! Here are a few photos of our field trip last week. We learned about cave formations, some Wisconsin geology and even found some creatures living inside. The kids were brave, and not afraid to get dirty while taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity! I’m so proud of them! So many smiles that day. –Mrs. Caliebe
With our first weeks of school wrapping up, we wanted to thank everyone for an awesome two weeks! While some may be bummed to see summer break coming to a close, it feels great to be getting back into the swing of things. Middle school started this new year off strong and we are so excited to see all they accomplish throughout the year. We are looking forward to a school year filled with learning and abundant blessings for all!
“Faith unites crewmates, exposes ‘Sus,’ and defeats imposter doubt. Together in Faithful Community!” And just like that the 8th-grade Catholic Schools Week Door is complete! The eighth graders did a beautiful job from planning to crafting to the final product. Stay tuned to find out how our door fares as the judges do their thing on Thursday!
Our 2024 Holy Cross Middle School Play is right around the corner!!! Join us for a night full of rhyming and banter as our students showcase their talents in “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet!” There will be two performances of their Broadway-worthy show on Tuesday, February 13th. Our first performance will be at 1:15 with an evening performance at 6. We hope to see you there!
The sixth-grade class has found themselves in their second writing unit of the year – How-To Essays! As we find our way through the writing process, students will be crafting their own How-To around a topic they know well. Some of their topics include: To wrap-up this unit, they will be performing their How-To’s. Stay tuned for all of the fun to come! Mrs. Sheehy
“In what was once North America, the Capitol of Panem maintains its hold on its 12 districts by forcing them each to select a boy and a girl, called Tributes, to compete in a nationally televised event called the Hunger Games. Every citizen must watch as the youths fight to the death until only one remains. District 12 Tribute, Katniss Everdeen, has little to rely on, other than her hunting skills and sharp instincts, in an arena where she must…
The seventh-grade class has embarked on their next reading unit – The Giver by Lois Lowry. This book is a fan-favorite and classic novel taught in middle school (and Mrs. Sheehy’s personal favorite to teach!). The Giver follows a twelve-year-old boy named Jonas, who is from a seemingly utopian, futuristic world. Jonas is singled out to receive special training from The Giver, who alone holds the memories of the true joys and pain of life. Will Jonas’s viewpoint on his…