This year, in keeping with a long standing tradition, the students of Grade Four and Grade Five collaborated on a special Christmas project to benefit the children of a local migrant community. The project, which began back in October, involves the entire school under the leadership of these two special classes. Earlier this week, with toys, candy, tinsel, and bows, the project culminated with a morning of gift wrapping and Christmas cheer. Candy Drive During the month of October, students in Fourth and Fifth Grade work together to plan and advertise a school-wide candy drive. They distributed posters and More...
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13
Dec
2011
Generous Hearts
13
Sep
2011
Predicting the Weather
Ever wonder how the weatherman makes his predictions on the news each night? Fifth grade students at OLL are studying how scientists learn about the natural world through observation and investigation. With a hint of satire and probability, students created an Origami Weather Predictor and used the contraption to foretell a weeklong forecast. The following week, students measured their predictions with the factual weather report in the newspaper. Students realized that their system lacked scientific evidence, and therefore did not have the accuracy of those in the newspaper. Students concluded that rather than using Origami, meteorologists use observations and scientific More...
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25
Aug
2011
A Look into the Future
A lot changes during the 180 days of fifth grade. And not just braces, haircuts, and shoe sizes – students develop a broader understanding of their world, discover new interests and passions, and come into a more intimate relationship with our Lord. Mrs. Casalino found an creative way to capture her students as they are today and keep that notion preserved until the last day of school. Fifth grade students created a time capsule this week in which each student will keep a written record of who they are today. Students are convinced things like their favorite song and singer More...
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