In The news at St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Mary's receives Diversity Grant
April 2012The John William Jackson Fund recently provided a grant to be applied towards Hispanic scholarships. A heartfelt Thank You to them from us for so generously recognizing the potential in the great future of this segment of our student population and for supporting diversity, helping to make our school a strong community.
In The news at St. Mary's Catholic School
McCall OUtdoor Science school
February 2012
Science came alive for the 5th and 6th graders the last week
of February 2012! Our students had the opportunity
to experience an unforgettable “hands-on” science camp. The classes
were able to go for 5 days to the MOSS (McCall Outdoor Science School)
campus to learn about the local ecosystem, animal adaptations, snow
science and local atmospheric conditions/climate.
Students interacted in small learning groups, led by University of Idaho graduate students. The students applied the Scientific Method by experimenting and then creating a power point presentation explaining their hypothesis, data collection and conclusions from the experiments each group developed.
The students also learned the 5 “C”s: communication, collaboration, caring, connection and cooperation, which enabled them to work in their small groups and room together in close quarters effectively.
This was a wonderful and memorable opportunity for our St. Mary’s students.
Hallissey Invitational Championships
February 2012
St. Mary’s 7th and 8th grade classes participated in the 49th Annual Hallissey Invitational, a statewide Catholic schools basketball tournament, for all 7th and 8th students, on February 17-19, 2012. This friendly competition is about good sportsmanship, bonding with classmates and making new friends. St. Mary’s has participated in this event for many years.
Congratulations
To First Place Speech Winner Sarah Murphy
February 2012
Sarah
Murphy won first place representing St. Mary's School in the St. Paul
at the Areopagus Speech Contest. This is an annual All-Catholic Schools
District Speech Competition.
Pictured standing with her, are her parents Mary Ann Murphy,
and Deacon Pierce Murphy.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK ESSAYS DEFINE STUDENTS PERCEPTION OF EDUCATION
January 29 - February 5, 2012
A wise man once said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. But the great teacher inspires.” I feel that all the teachers at St. Mary’s are great for they inspire me to learn every day.
-Olivia W.
Read the full essay here
Our school gets along very well. We always try to keep balance in the classrooms. Every grade is close in friendship and we are always affectionate to any new face that appears at St. Mary's.
-Gabi H.
Read the full essay here
They not only teach us science, grammar, and all the other educational subjects, but also life lessons. The teachers have taught us the importance of loving your enemies as well as your neighbors, working hard to achieve goals, and giving to the less fortunate, etc. They not only teach us to love, help, trust, give, and learn by the things they say, but also by the things they do.
-Ailish H.
Read the full essay here
Megan Pape Awarded The Humanitarian Scholarship
$1,300.00
provided by Sterling Landscape for Bishop Kelly High School
December 2011
What words could accurately describe a student that not only personifies the qualities sought by their school,but outwardly follows these actions with no thought other than this is what a normal person should do? You could list many traits to fit this description. Words in this case could not do justice of what a quality person Megan Pape actually is. If I were to narrow the list down I would have to mention how Megan constantly volunteers her time to anyone in need. She is a friend to anyone that needs one, or even comfort to others. Megan is a quiet leader. She does not look for recognition, but it is easy to see when she is involved in a project. Many people look to her for help, and she is more than willing to give it. Overall, Megan is there. She is always looking for her time to quietly shine, but she will never admit that she wants anyone to notice that shine. Megan does not want the attention, but at some time the acknowledgment of her good work needs to be established. Megan is a good friend, a good artist, a good student, a good leader, a good person, a humanitarian.
-Marianne White, Principal
St.
Mary's Takes First Place!
November 2011
St.
Mary’s Festival of Trees entry (Let Your Light Shine - pictured left)
is the First Place Winner in the Youth Category, Division II.
Congratulations to the students who made the decorations and
Georgia
White (and crew) for their awesome decorating job!
The trees were on display from November 23 - 27th, 2011 at the Boise Centre on the Grove. This event was held as a benefit for the Women's Wellness Mobile Clinic.
National Paralyzed Veteran's Essay Contest Winners!
November 2011
Congratulations to St. Mary's student Nicole Ceperich on
winning the National Paralyzed Veteran's Essay Contest!
Congratulations
to the following St. Mary's students on for being finalists in the
2011 Paralyzed Veterans of America's Annual Essay Contest:
C. P. Kerr, 2011 7th & 8th Grade Finalist
E. Heffner, 2011 7th & 8th Grade
I. Davis, 2011 5th & 6th Grade Finalist
The winning essay by Nicole Ceperich:
Flags Of My
Family
Being
young, it’s not always easy to understand what it means to live in a
free country. In my family my father, grandfather, and both my great
grandfathers, served in combat in the United States Military defending
that freedom.
One of my great grandfathers who was a part of
my life for nine years, served in WWII during the invasion of Normandy.
I had the opportunity to attend his funeral which was at the Veteran’s
Cemetery in Boise. Watching the military color guard at the service as
they folded the United States flag was very touching. I didn’t really
understand what it meant until I asked my father. He told me that it
was to honor the life of a person who gave their life, or part of their
life, in defending our country. As I see both of my great grandfather’s
flags displayed in my home, I feel the honor that they must have had in
serving for each one of us. I am very thankful for a father, who
teaches me to love our country and to honor those who have lost their
lives defending it.
