This coming week, we will discuss the Triduum in depth. As this is the most important season in the liturgical year, I encourage you to attend as many of the Triduum Masses as possible.

     Two Helping Hands hours are due Wednesday, April 27. Yesterday, I told the students that they would be due the first week in May, but that is wrong. (Seeing that they are religion students, I am confident they will forgive me.) 

     After the Easter break, we will begin our family life unit. The curriculum points for this standard are available through the St. Vincent's website, but the theme for this unit is: Students will demonstrate their understanding of Christian family life and how it is nourished and passed on.

     Have a wonderful Holy Week!

Gary Green

March 23, 2011

Dear Sixth Grade Parents,

   The class did very well on the Old Testament assignment! I was happy to see so many students put forth such a good effort.

   The last day to turn in Helping Hands before the end of the quarter is tomorrow. Also, we have had two assignments in the last week and several students have not turned them in. Please check Powerschool and speak to your child if s/he has not turned in the "Jobs/vocations that provide an important or necessary service" assignment and the "What are vocations? What is God calling you to do?" questions.

   Our current unit is Creed. We will discuss the Apostles' Creed, the Trinity, the Paschal Mystery, the Holy Spirit, Mary, and other core Catholic beliefs.

   Have a wonderful Spring Break!

Gary Green

February 25, 2011

Dear Sixth Grade Parents,

   We are almost at the end of our Old Testament unit. Attached is the final assignment, which is due Monday, March 14th. The students will have time to work on the assignment in class on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday next week while I am away for an accreditation visit with another school. Mr. Longe and Ms. Bobela will substitute for me, so the students may ask them any questions they might have. Please e-mail me if you have any questions; I will be checking my e-mail while I'm away.

   Gary Green 

February 8, 2011

Dear Parents,

   The 6th grade is in charge of planning the Mass this Friday celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Please feel free to join us if you are able.

   We are in the middle of our Old Testament unit. This assignment is due Thursday: "Summarize the story of Moses." We spoke in class about what one might include in this asssignment. I did not give the students a minimum amount of writing because students tend to stop at the minimum whether they are done or not. Instead, I told them to not write more than 2 pages.

   Take Care,

Gary Green