I can’t help but notice that our community is taking to heart Father Crispin’s message that “Lent is about joy and happiness.” We are joyously embracing the idea that Lent is about giving more – more prayer, more service, more time for others. How do I know this? I know this when I joined the … Continue Reading »
Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! Happy St. Patrick’s day! This morning, Keith Highlanders Pipe Band welcomed us to school. We had our very own St. Patrick’s Day parade on the playground! It was a lively morning! And there’s more music this weekend! Mary Poppins Jr., the middle school musical, opens tomorrow night. A huge thank you to … Continue Reading »
No matter what the headlines say, there is still so much kindness, compassion, and service in our world today; for example, there is Adrian S. who organized a supplies drive for our neighbors living in the encampment at the Lutheran Church on Greenwood. Thank you, Adrian and all who donated supplies! May all of us … Continue Reading »
At Ash Wednesday Mass yesterday, Fr. Crispin told us that, “Lent is about joy and happiness.” It is about renewal and growth. He reminded us that it is not all about fasting and sacrifice but about giving more – more prayer, more time for others, more service. He was delighted to hear about how Matthew … Continue Reading »
Yesterday, we all celebrated 100 Days of School – in person! That is very much a reason to celebrate! The primary students, in particular, had a fun and educational time celebrating with many activities focused on “100.” Next week, we turn from outward celebrations to internal reflection as we start our Lenten journey. “Even now, … Continue Reading »
Random Acts of Kindness Day…. I have a painting in my office on which the artist wrote, “Practise random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” The spelling of the verb ‘practise’ is on purpose. My friend, Sr. Marie created the picture for me. She knew where I grew up, spelling the verb ‘practise’ with an … Continue Reading »
February is Black History Month, which “serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America,” (President Biden, A Proclamation on National Black History Month, January 31, 2022) and we, too, celebrate Black History Month … Continue Reading »
Grant Kelley is Principal for the Day! We are purple and gold all over, and I have the day off to enjoy it all! Mr. Kelley, Jr. announced the Soaring Eagle awards, visited classrooms, held a raffle for the teachers, and treated his class to donuts! We started February with our annual Catholic Schools Week … Continue Reading »
If you are not reading this letter now, I hope it’s because you are watching the State of the School. Thank you to the families who attended on Tuesday and those who are currently viewing. Preparing for the State of the School 2022 gave me the opportunity to step back from the daily challenges of … Continue Reading »
We are preparing for State of the School next week, and as I reflect on the year, I am once again struck by the truth in that well-worn phrase: it takes a village or in the words of our school theme: “Together we can.” Thank you for your ongoing support and continued efforts as we … Continue Reading »
