Today the 6th grade watched Martin Luther King Jr's famous "I Have a Dream" speech from the March on Washington and discussed the Civil Rights movement. It is important for the students to know why they have the extra holiday on Monday and the debt of gratitude they owe to all those who worked to give us the freedom we enjoy today.
The 6th graders have been accompanying their Kindergarten buddies to Mass on Fridays since December. It is interesting to watch them interact with their partners and help them focus on the liturgy! They are always a bit worn out by the time we return to class at 9:30...
In technology they are learning to use Google Docs as a word processor. The idea is to cut down on the amount of paper generated by allowing them to submit their written work electronically. Ask them to show you what they have learned!
Every student should have chosen their great American hero and have their biography to read. Their reports are due at the end of the month.
Enjoy the long weekend!
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