We had two opportunities for safety preparedness today. This morning, at approximately 7:30am we arrived to a large police presence in the neighborhood. After consulting with police, a determination was made to initiate a stay put—a precautionary, low-level lock-down used when there is police activity in the neighborhood. We ushered children directly to their classrooms … Continue Reading »
Do you remember the story of the The Little Engine that Could? Its origin dates back to 1920, but it is an ageless story of the power of having a growth mindset – believing that with effort and perseverance, one can be successful. “I think I can, I think I can,” becomes “I knew I … Continue Reading »
Check out the Facebook page and enjoy the pictures of children celebrating the 100th anniversary/birthday of the parish. We began with Mass yesterday. The first graders and their eighth-grade buddies processed in with candles as we sang our theme song, “Shine, Shine, Shine.” Children from both those classes were lectors, cantors and read the Prayers … Continue Reading »
At cross-country on Sunday, I had the best time as I cheered and watched the runners make that final dash to the finish! It was the first time for many runners. From the youngest to the eighth graders they kept on going, some sprinting, some walking, but they never stopped! They persisted, they persevered, and … Continue Reading »
Greetings from Seabeck Conference Center where I am at the Principals’ Retreat, learning about Christ in the Classroom and Catechetical Certification for all the teachers. Due to the nature of requirements of this retreat and the timing of the lectures, I will not make it back in time for the Middle School curriculum presentation this … Continue Reading »
It’s Jog-a-thon time! Thank you so much for your generous donations! Although we reached our goal you can still make donations through the end of the month. Tomorrow, we jog for the 1,000 mile goal. The proceeds of the Jog-a-thon go to the operating budget, which covers salaries, programs, instructional supplies, etc. Every child benefits. … Continue Reading »
Our call to act as empowered disciples and Christ-centered people is loud this week. We pray for the victims of storms, floods, and fires. May they find shelter. We pray for migrants and refugees. We embrace our mission to be inclusive, to value the diversity of all God’s children and to remember that we are … Continue Reading »
You are the Light of the World! Let your light shine before all that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in Heaven. We are off to a fine start! It is such a delight to greet so many smiling faces! Parents, students and teachers all looked so happy as we … Continue Reading »
You are the Light of the World! Let your light shine before all that they may see your good works and give glory to our Father in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16 Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! During this year we will shine our lights that all may see the good works that we do and … Continue Reading »
Love the Lord with all your heart, mind and soul. It has been quite the year! The baskets and jars are overflowing with cards earned by students who were nominated for living the Student Learning Expectations. We awarded almost 100 Soaring Eagle pins to students whose cards were drawn from the basket on Monday mornings. … Continue Reading »
