Week at Glance 4/14 - 4/16 Upcoming Easter Break

Our religion class preparing for Palm Sunday

Welcome to the Week Ahead!

As we enter this final week of the trimester, we also prepare our hearts for the celebration of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Orthodox Church. Palm Sunday marks Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, a moment of joy and expectation. Like the people who laid palms at Christ’s feet, we too are invited to lay down our distractions and follow Him to the Cross and Resurrection.

This week is also a time of reflection and gratitude for the learning, growth, and faith shared throughout the trimester. As we look ahead to Pascha, we are reminded that our journey through Lent has been one of spiritual preparation. Let's finish strong and focus on the holy days ahead with prayerful hearts.

Upcoming Events:

End of Trimester:
The new trimester starts tomorrow, Monday, April 14th.

Pascha Break
No assignments of any kind should be given during Holy Week or Pascha. This time is reserved for attending services and celebrating the Resurrection of Christ.

For this upcoming week:

English

  • 4th/5th Grade: Students will create dioramas illustrating their favorite story from The Jungle Book.

  • 6th Grade: Students will begin their Hobbit Hole creative projects, bringing Tolkien’s world to life.

  • 7th/8th Grade: Continued exploration of guilt, ambition, and justice in Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

Math:

  • All Classes: Will focus on Fun logic puzzles and brain teasers to reinforce concepts,

    Collaborative problem-solving activities and skill-building.

  • The next session of the Math Club will be on April 30th. The Math League for 5th Grade will be on April 29th.

Best,

St. John’s Academy

Tania K