Dear Parents and Friends,
It is quieter here at school these days as the middle school students are off on field trips. The teachers are updating me constantly and all seem to be having good experiences. You may have already seen many Facebook photos of the eighth graders who have already visited Mount Vernon, Monticello, Gettysburg, and the Pentagon and of the seventh-grade students who participated in a service project of prepping a community garden and are in fine spirits exploring our own Washington State. We are praying that the rain is not too heavy out at Camp Hamilton where are sixth graders are experiencing the outdoors as they study environmental science.
The second-grade students went to high school this morning! They attended Mass at Bishop Blanchet with second-grade students from many of our region’s schools and with the high school students. The First Communicants and the high school students who received the Sacrament of Confirmation were celebrated. Our second graders asked if they could see a classroom and Mr. DeSapio, President of BBHS, invited them into a marine biology science lab where they were they were in awe of the big tank with all the sea life. Thank you, again teachers and chaperones, for making possible all these experiences for the children. Find the 7th grade Facebook page.
I am also very grateful to the teachers for giving of their time and providing entertaining auction parties and treats. And thank you, parents for bidding so your children could participate. Your support is always appreciated.
Faculty News
- Please join me in welcoming Campbell Traywick as the new third-grade teacher. Mrs. Traywick is also new to Seattle. She and her family are moving from Atlanta, Georgia, where she has been teaching second grade at Annunciation Day School.
- Welcome also to Seattle and to St. John School, Ava Jones, who will be the music teacher for the intermediate grades. Ms. Jones is currently teaching in Laveen, AZ, where she instructs general music and choir.
Volunteer Opportunity
- Join fellow parishioners and beautify our grounds! This is a great opportunity to show your volunteering spirit and get in some volunteer hours. If you have high-schoolers who needs volunteer hours, bring them along! Continue below.
Calling all students
- It is time to think about Jogathon 2019-2020! We are looking forward to seeing your design for the t-shirt! Continue below.
There are many activities as we approach the end of the school year. Make sure you are keeping an eye on the calendar!
God bless,
Bernadette O’Leary
