More Dia de los Muertos

5th and 6th graders made festive skeletons. Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration on November 1st and 2nd. November 1st is usually in honor of the "angelitos" or little angels - the children who have died. November 2nd is celebrated in honor of all who have died.

Dia de los Muertos

7th and 8th graders made Mexican sugar skulls for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)celebration.

Egypt Game

Every year the 5th grade class, reads the book The Egypt Game for Language Arts in conjunction with studying Egypt in Social Studies. This year the students made sarcophaguses in Art and visited the King Tut exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. The Egypt unit concludes with a party complete with food and costumes.

Principal's Retreat

Last week on October 6-7, I attended a Principal's Retreat for all the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic School principals. It is always a fun and relaxing time up at St. Malo in Allenspark near Estes Park. Our speaker was Sister Cele from Kansas City and she spoke on how we are Peacemakers. It was very enlightening.

Colorado Art

Mrs. Taylor's 4th graders designed Colorado T-shirts depicting Colorado state motif (state bird, fish, flower, etc.). The 4th grade is studying Colorado history and will be visiting a working gold mine in Idaho Springs towards the end of the month.

Minute To Win It 5/6 Grade Social

The 5th and 6th graders had a Minute To Win It Social today after school. The party included games like stacking golf balls and trying to get an Oreo cookie from your forehead to your mouth without touching it. This party was organized by the 7th and 8th graders - truly fun for all!

Snow Plow Decorating

The Kindergarters along with their 4th Grade Buddies decorated a snow plow for the city of Louisville. The design includes handprints along with our school theme: "Helping Hands Make a Difference". Look for it this winter plowing the snow!