Friday, 3/5/13, School is Closed.

Friday, 3/8/13, school is closed.  Have a safe & happy snow day.


IOWA testing begins on Monday, 3/11/13, for students in grades 3-7. A child who arrives at school after 9am will not have admittance into a testing classroom until the testing session has been completed. It is critical that no interruption should occur to provide the optimal environment for the success of each child. The children have been engaged in practice exercises and learning test taking strategies. The best way for you to prepare your child is to keep their days as routine as possible, ensure a good night's rest and provide a healthy breakfast.

News for the week of 3/6/17

Joseph and Cassie share the churches they created out of milk cartons
as part of a religion lesson in first grade.

For those participating in Ski Club, the Wednesday, 3/6/13 session has been cancelled due to expected bad weather. Club will meet 3/13/13.









Email Notification - Mrs. Gannatti requests that you check your email inbox for communication regarding an end of year staffing change at SMS.

Locker Repair -Middle School lockers will be repaired over the weekend of March 9-10. To help these repairs move along efficiently, we would like ALL lockers (not just broken lockers) to be emptied of all contents on Friday, 3/8, before students go home. Students should take home all personal items. School property may be housed in the homeroom classrooms. This will be a good opportunity for everyone to "clean house" .

Saint Mary's is a "Cool School" !  WFSB was here today to tape 4 segments that will air on Friday, April 5th beginning at the 5:00 a.m. news. The segments will air one at a time during each half hour - 1 at the 5:00 news, 1 at the 5:30 news, etc...

March Conference Schedules are now available for viewing on the Parents Only secure page of our school's website. Conferences will be held on Monday, 3/18, Tuesday, 3/19, Thursday, 3/21 and Friday, 3/22.  Dismissal will be at 12:45 on each of these days.  There is no PreK Enrichment or Aftercare.  School is closed on Wednesday, 3/20, for a faculty inservice.  Click here to access the Parents Only login screen and see what appointments are still available. The file names are2013marchk5conferenceschedule.pdf for grades K-5 andmiddleschoolconferenceschedulemarch2013.pdf for grades 6-8. To schedule your conference, please email your requested appointment day/time(s) toSMSOffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or call the school office at 860-658-9412. Please remember that unlike the Parent/Teacher conferences that are held at the end of the first quarter in the Fall, March conferences are not mandatory unless requested by a teacher. No appointment will be scheduled for you unless you request one.

IOWA Testing begins on Monday, March 11th and continues through Thursday, March 22nd. IOWA tests are administered to students in grades 3-7. A child who arrives at school after 9am wil not have admittance into a testing classroom until the testing session has been completed. It is critical that no interruption should occur to provide the optimal environment for the success of each child. The children have been engaged in practice exercises and learning test taking strategies. The best way for you to prepare your child is to keep their days as routine as possible, ensure a good night's rest and provide a healthy breakfast.

No morning CHOICE sales during IOWA testing:  During the week of March 11-15, there will be NO morning CHOICE desk sales.  There will, however, be sales on Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoons from 2:45 - 3:20.  Kidmail orders will also be filled on those three days; however, the cards may have a one-day delay in coming home due to the orders being filled at the end of the day.  Thank you for your understanding.

Important Hot Lunch Notification - Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Fitzgerald's will be serving the hot lunch that was ordered for Wednesday, March 13th on Thursday, March 14th. If you ordered lunch on March 13th, please pack a lunch for your child(ren) that day. Thank you!


Principal's Commendation - Mrs. Gannatti extends her special thanks to 3 lunch volunteers for "service above and beyond the call of duty" at lunch on Monday, 3/4/13.  Special thanks to Kim Zanini-Bryant, Bridget Shanley and Kristy Walz.  You've all earned your "Silver Tray" award!

Join us on Friday, March 22, in the Parish center for a "Simple Lenten Soup & Bread Dinner".

Dinner will be followed by the Living Stations of the Cross, enacted by our 8th graders.

Dinner will be served from 5:30pm-6:45pm. Stations will begin promptly at 7:00.

There is no cost for dinner. Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost.

We hope that many families make this a tradition during this Lenten season.

RSVP YES to lessilva98@gmail.com no later than Monday, March 18th. The Living Stations of the Cross will also be presented on Thursday, 3/28/13, at 10am for the whole school community. Everyone is also most welcome at this presentation. March 28th is Holy Thursday, this is a 12:45 early dismissal day. There is no Prekindergarten Enrichment or aftercare. School is closed on Good Friday, 3/29/13. Due to snow day makeup - SCHOOL IS OPEN ON MONDAY, 4/1/13. This is a change to our original school calendar.

Athletic News

Congratulations to the 5th and 6th grade Blue Knights JV basketball team  for finishing as the runner-up in the Central Connecticut Deanery. The team lost a heartbreaker in Saturday's championship game 23-22.  The boys all played all-out to chants of "SMS" by very proud and supportive fans!

Over the weekend they will be looking to make a comeback as they enter the state tournament as a #2 seed. Go Knights!

St. Mary's School 2012-2013 Yearbook is still available for pre-order sales only.  Even though the SMS Butter Braid, Cookie dough, and Munson's Chocolate Easter Basket drawing is past, the yearbook is still available for purchase! The snow from the blizzard is melting, our children are preparing for spring sports and all are counting the days until Easter and spring break!  In a blink of an eye the 2012-13 year will be drawing to a close. This is your chance to celebrate the memories of your children, whether they are just starting their journey at St. Mary's as a PreK student or ending their journey as the class of 2013 heads off to high school. The yearbook costs $28.00 and will be on sale until March 28th.  You can place a credit card order on line today on Lifetouch's secure website athttp://ybpay.lifetouch.com.  Just enter our school code 9415313 and follow the simple instructions.  If you prefer cash or check, please click here for an order form. 

SAVE THE DATE

Please plan to join the St. Mary’s School community at our annual Fairway to Heaven Golf Outing on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Golf Club of Avon.  The day includes lunch, golf, cocktail hour and dinner as well as a silent and live auction.  Even if you are not a golfer, you are welcome to join us in the evening for the cocktail hour, dinner and auctions.  More information and registration will be available at the beginning of April.  Please invite your fellow golfers to join us at this fun event which benefits the students of St. Mary’s School.

Community News

Hall Farm is offering 5% donation to St. Mary's school on the cost of a share in their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, which runs from mid-June to late October, and in winter, if desired. Fresh weekly produce pick-up is at the farm, or if 15 or more people sign up through St. Mary's, the farm will offer delivery to the school. 

This 5th generation farm is located in Simsbury and grows super tasty, certified organic, non-gmo produce. To learn more about the farm, click here. To sign up to participate in the program and benefit SMS, click here.

Keeping Busy in Kindergarten!  Kindergarten students began their Lenten journey by making pretzels! Legend tells us that the first pretzels were baked by a monk to reward children for learning their prayers.  The shape of the pretzel looks like arms crossed in prayer and helps us recall the Holy Trinity. The opportunity to bake also provided a time to review what students have learned about fractions in math.  The delicious pretzels were sent home as a tasty family snack.

  Kindergarten has also been learning about the importance of dental hygiene during Dental Health Month. Students learned about healthy and non-healthy foods for their teeth.  They also had a visit from Doctor Jeanmarie Cosgrove.  Doctor Cosgrove discussed the importance of brushing and flossing our teeth and took students on a virtual visit to her dental office.  They even got to practice their brushing skills using some of Doctor Cosgrove's friends! 

End of Week reminders

Good-Bye February!  Hello, March!

Our March School Mass is tomorrow - Friday, March 1 at 9am.  All are welcome to join us.  Please remember that no physical education uniforms should be worn to Mass.

The latest Home & School Association Profit & Loss report is now available on the Parents Only secure page of our school website.  Click here to access the login screen.

Don't forget to send in diapers for the diaper drive!  This service project will be featured in the taping our "Cool Schools" segment for WFSB next Wednesday 3/6/13.

News for the week of 2/27/13

Kindergarten celebrated Valentines Day with some wonderful activities! First, they used their iPads to download a graph from their emails to graph candy conversation hearts with a partner! Then, they had a party where they shared their valentines, made a yummy valentines trail mix, and created a stained glass heart!  Click here for even more photos.

Saint Mary's is a "Cool School" & we're excited to share that WFSB will be here at school on Wednesday, 3/6/13, to tape 4 segments to be aired on >>>> as we are featured as a WFSB "Cool School".  To get an idea of what these segments are like, you can watch a few previously featured schools by clicking here.   One of the stories that will be showcased is our current "Diaper Drive".  As this story will showcase our school's commitment to service in the community, we are asking that every family make a special effort to contribute at least one package of diapers to the drive. Diapers will be accepted until Tuesday, 3/5/13.  

IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD(REN) FILMED FOR "COOL SCHOOLS", PLEASE SEND A WRITTEN REQUEST TO YOUR CHILD(REN)'S HOMEROOM TEACHER REQUESTING THAT HE/SHE/THEY BE EXCLUDED FROM ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE FILMED ON 3/6/13.  

SMS annual Diaper Drive on behalf of the Gifts of Love. Sizes 4,5, and 6 are needed!

Diaper Drive will run from February 25 through March 5. Thanks in advance for your kind attention to this important community service event.

Our March School Mass will take place on Friday, 3/1/13, at 9AM in the church.  Everyone is welcome to join us.  Please remember that no Physical Education Uniforms should be worn to Mass. Our School Mass schedule for the remainder of the school year is as follows:

Friday, April 5
Friday, May 3
Friday, June 7 - Join us at Mass at 10am as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2013 and bless them on their way!

All Masses are at 9am unless otherwise noted.

School Calendar Changes for snow day make-up. All of these changes have been applied to our school's Google Master Calendar. Please update your school calendars with these important changes -

Shakesperience Residency for Grades 7 & 8 has been adjusted to makeup for missed sessions. The new performance date is Friday, March 15th at 2:00pm in the Parish Center. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Easter Monday, 4/1/13 - Full day of school for snow day make-up.Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.

Thursday, 6/13/13 - Full day of school instead of 12:45 dismissal. Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.

Friday, 6/14/13 - Full day of school. Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.

Monday, 6/17/13 - Full day of school. Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available. Field Day for grades K-4 will be held on 6/17 instead of 6/10 at 1pm in the North parking lot.

Tuesday, 6/18/13 - Full day of school instead of 12:45 dismissal. Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available. Science Day will be held from 9-11am and Physical Education Awards will be presented at 2pm on 6/18 instead of 6/11.

Wednesday, 6/19/13 - Last Day of School. 12:45pm Early Closing - No Prekindergarten Enrichment or Aftercare. The prayer service originally scheduled for 6/13 will be held on 6/19 at 9am. The Academic Awards originally scheduled for 6/12 will be held at 9:45am on 6/19.

March Conference Schedules are now available for viewing on the Parents Only secure page of our school's website. Click here to access the login screen and see what appointments are still available. The file names are 2013marchk5conferenceschedule.pdf for grades K-5 and middleschoolconferenceschedulemarch2013.pdf for grades 6-8. To schedule your conference, please email your requested appointment day/time(s) to SMSOffice@stmarysimsbury.eduk12.net or call the school office at 860-658-9412. Please remember that unlike the Parent/Teacher conferences that are held at the end of the first quarter in the Fall, March conferences are not mandatory unless requested by a teacher. No appointment will be scheduled for you unless you request one.

Internet Safety Primer - An Internet Safety Primer designed to provide some basic guidelines and suggestions for internet safety at home has been developed in follow up to our Internet Safety Meeting with Officer Dunne early in February.  The primer is available for download from our school website, click here.

Join us on Friday, March 22, in the Parish center for a "Simple Lenten Soup & Bread Dinner".

Dinner will be followed by the Living Stations of the Cross, enacted by our 8th graders.

Dinner will be served from 5:30pm-6:45pm. Stations will begin promptly at 7:00.

There is no cost for dinner. Donations will be accepted to help defray the cost.

We hope that many families make this a tradition during this Lenten season.

RSVP YES to lessilva98@gmail.com no later than Friday March 8th.  The Living Stations of the Cross will also be presented on Thursday, 3/28/13, at 10am for the whole school community.  Everyone is also most welcome at this presentation.  March 28th is Holy Thursday, this is a 12:45 early dismissal day.  There is no Prekindergarten Enrichment or aftercare.  School is closed on Good Friday, 3/29/13.  Due to snow day makeup - SCHOOL IS OPEN ON MONDAY, 4/1/13.  This is a change to our original school calendar.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available each Monday during Lent from 6-7pm at all parishes in the Archdiocese of Hartford.  Here at St. Mary's, Father Matera and Bishop Rosazza will be available to hear Confessions.  Reception of this Sacrament can be a special and meaningful part of your Lenten journey.

SAVE THE DATE

Please plan to join the St. Mary’s School community at our annual Fairway to Heaven Golf Outing on Monday, May 13, 2013 at the Golf Club of Avon.  The day includes lunch, golf, cocktail hour and dinner as well as a silent and live auction.  Even if you are not a golfer, you are welcome to join us in the evening for the cocktail hour, dinner and auctions.  More information and registration will be available at the beginning of April.  Please invite your fellow golfers to join us at this fun event which benefits the students of St. Mary’s School.

St. Mary's School 2012-2013 Yearbook is available for pre-order sales only! Our children are having an amazing year with wonderful memories being made each day. This is your chance to help keep those memories alive for years to come. The 2012-13 yearbook will include photos of every student from Pre-K through the 8th grade. This is a great way for you and your child to celebrate the happy times & momentous occasions that occurred through out the year, from little shepherds and angels, to Shakespearean drama plus much more! The yearbook must be ordered in advance and costs only $28.00. Orders will be accepted until March 28th. If you place your order by February 28th, your name will be entered into a drawing for an SMS Butter Braid, Cookie dough, and Munson's Chocolate Easter Basket, donated by the class of 2013! You can place a credit card order on line today on Lifetouch's secure website - Click here. Just enter our school code 9415313 and follow the simple instructions. If you prefer cash or check, please click here for an order form.

IOWA Testing begins on Monday, March 11th and continues through Thursday, March 22nd. IOWA tests are administered to students in grades 3-7. A child who arrives at school after 9am wil not have admittance into a testing classroom until the testing session has been completed. It is critical that no interruption should occur to provide the optimal environment for the success of each child. The children have been engaged in practice exercises and learning test taking strategies. The best way for you to prepare your child is to keep their days as routine as possible, ensure a good night's rest and provide a healthy breakfast.

Morning CHOICE Sales will be suspended during IOWA testing.  On 3/11, 3/12, 3/15, and 3/18, there will be no staffing of the CHOICE desk for morning "walk-in" sales.  This will help us keep a quiet atmosphere for testing.  Kid mail orders will still be filled and there will be afternoon sales on Friday, 3/18, from 3-3:30pm.  Thank you for your understanding.

Keeping The Promise To Protect Brochure -The Office of Safe Environment for the Archdiocese of Hartford is asking all parishes and schools to make this brochure available to parents. This brochure was recently published by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops. This brochure summarizes a ten-year progress report to keep the promise to protect children and restore trust. Click here to display a printable copy of the brochure. A copy of the full report: A Ten Year Progress Report can also be viewed and downloaded from www.usccb.org. We encourage everyone to view the brochure.

Home & School Association News

There will be a HSA meeting on Tuesday, 3/5/13, at 7pm in the Grade 4 classroom.  Click here for meeting agenda.

Last Chance for Auction Items!  You can still get a copy of the Kindergarten or Grade 8 photos, a copy of the Lessons & Carols CD with photos by Erin Sullivan or a seat on the bus to the Mohegan Sun Casino on 5/4/13. Click here for an order form.  All orders are due NLT 3/8/13.  Checks should be made payable to St. Mary's HSA.

                                           Training Classes for NEW Altar Servers are beginning this March!
                                          St. Mary's Parish is looking for students to join us
                          in the ministry of serving on the altar.
                                                     If your child is in fourth grade or older they are invited to join us.
                                                There will be four training sessions on the following
                                    Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 PM in the Church:
         March 2, 9, 16, and April 6.
                                                 Candidates must attend all four sessions.

Sixth grade students have really been expanding their knowledge of chemistry with Mr. Noonan.  In the lab this week, students used the periodic table and their iPads to find the mass of hydrochloric acid in moles expressed as grams.  Students also performed an experiment to demonstrate that an acid plus a base yields a salt plus water.  After combining ammonia and hydrochloric acid, students observed the phase change that resulted in a chrystalized precipitate (the salt).  this lab activity provided students with the opportunity to measure using graduated cylinders, observe a chemical reaction accelerated by heat and to review lab safety procedures.

Ski & Snowboard Club will not meet on Wednesday, 2-27-13.

WEDNESDAY, 2-27-13

Due to the heavy rain, Ski Sundown is closed.  Ski & Snowboard Club will not meet on Wednesday, 2-27-13.  There will be a makeup session on Wednesday, 3-6-13.

A Reminder for Middle School Students - iPads Stay at School for February Vacation



School will be closed Monday, 2/18 - Friday, 2/22. Please remind your child(ren) to bring home all their snow gear for winter fun at home.





Just a reminder that Middle School iPads will remain at school over the February vacation. If your Middle School child(ren) will not be in school on Friday, 2/15/13, they have been requested to turn in their iPads before leaving on Thursday. All other students should turn their iPad into their homeroom teachers before leaving school on Friday, 2/15/13.

News for the Week of February 13

School will be closed Monday, 2/18 - Friday, 2/22.  Please remind your child(ren) to bring home all their snow gear for winter fun at home.


Student Directory Update - Please update your student directory and join us in welcoming Annie Sherbacow to our 6th grade class.  Annie resides with her parents, Eric and Michele, at 11 Sleepy Hollow Road in Avon, 06001.  860-675-7545, aemsehrbacow@comcast.net

Also please update your directories with a new home phone number for the Frutuoso family - (860) 352-0544.

School Calendar Changes for snow day make-up.  All of these changes have been applied to our school's Google Master Calendar.  Please update your school calendars with these important changes -

Ski & Snowboard Club will meet for the last time on Wednesday, 2/27/13.

Shakesperience Residency for Grades 7 & 8 has been adjusted to makeup for missed sessions.  The new performance date is  Friday, March 15th at 2:00pm in the Parish Center.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Easter Monday, 4/1/13 - Full day of school for snow day make-up.Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.

Thursday, 6/13/13 - Full day of school instead of 12:45 dismissal.   Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.

Friday, 6/14/13 - Full day of school.  Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.

Monday, 6/17/13 - Full day of school.  Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available.  Field Day for grades K-4 will be held on 6/17 instead of 6/10 at 1pm in the North parking lot.

Tuesday, 6/18/13 - Full day of school instead of 12:45 dismissal. Prekindergarten Enrichment and Aftercare available. Science Day will be held from 9-11am and  Physical Education Awards will be presented at 2pm on 6/18 instead of 6/11.

Wednesday, 6/19/13 - Last Day of School.  12:45pm Early Closing - No Prekindergarten Enrichment or Aftercare.  The prayer service originally scheduled for 6/13 will be held on 6/19 at 9am.  The Academic Awards originally scheduled for 6/12 will be held at 9:45am on 6/19.

A Reminder about Emergency Notifications - Please keep in mind that our school follows the directives of the Simsbury Board of Education in regard to emergency closings and delays.  If you hear that the Simsbury Public Schools are closed or opening late, we will be doing exactly as they do.

Our notification procedures for emergency closings and delayed openings are as follows:

1.  Notice is posted on the Home Page of the school's website  - www.stmarysschoolsimsbury.org

2.  Blog Post is done.  Due to the the way in which Google publishes to email, there is a delay in your email receipt of this post.  The post is done anyway because it is live on the blog as soon as we publish.  You can check the "live blog" by visiting - http://stmarysschoolnews.blogspot.com

3.  A "Remind 101" text message to sent.  If you have not already subscribed to this service, please do so. following the directions below.

Question of the Week - What happens to Hot Lunch when school is cancelled on a hot lunch day? -  Our agreement with Fitzgerald's now provides for "make-up" hot lunches if a snow or emergency closure happens on a Monday or Wednesday.  If/when a lunch is missed on a Monday or Wednesday, it will be served on the following school day.  For this reason, Monday's scheduled chicken pot pie lunch was served on Tuesday. A missed Friday pizza lunch is not made up. If you are scheduled to serve hot lunch on a day that school is closed, please plan to come in and serve the next day if you are available.  If you cannot make it in, please let the school office know so we can try to find another volunteer.

CHOICE NEWS - CHOICE oil orders received this week will most likely not be processed until after the February vacation.  Please plan accordingly.

SMS annual Diaper Drive on behalf of the Gifts of Love.  Sizes 4,5, and 6 are needed!  

Diaper Drive will run from February 25 through March 1. Thanks in advance for your kind attention to this important community service event.

Home & School Association News -

On behalf of the HSA and the entire school community, we would like to sincerely thank Kimberly Zanini-Bryant and Michelle Howard for their dedication and hard work on this year’s successful auction. They have spent months planning and preparing to make this year’s auction a fantastic event to benefit our great school. A special thank you to Claude Howard and Rob Bryant for all of their hard work, as well, and to all of the volunteers who made this event possible.


Some fabulous photos were taken the night of the auction.  Those shown below are just a sampling.  You may see the rest of the photos on our school website by clicking here or you can download or purchase copies from Motophoto by visiting Mrs. Howard's album of the event by clicking here.

Mrs. Winkler sporting what faculty judged to be the evening's best hat!

Beautiful class gifts - Value:  "Priceless"

The O'Bryan's, ready for the races!

It was a fabulous evening - thanks to everyone who supported this event.

Auction Co-Chair, Kimberly Zanini-Bryant - Thanks, Kim!  And thanks to your wonderful Co-Chair, Michelle Howard.

Home and School Board Nominations HSA is looking for nominations to fill board positions for the 2013 – 2014 school year. The following positions are available:

President (or 2 Co-Presidents)
Vice President (or 2 Co – Vice Presidents)
Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Treasurer

If you are interested in serving on the HSA Board OR if you would like to submit a board nomination, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair, Pam Carter at carterfive@comcast.net . Home and School activities help connect the families of St. Mary's students, and we look forward to your participation and nominations.

St. Mary Parish Youth Group for 7th & 8th Grade Students - Save the dates! The St. Mary's Parish 7th & 8th Grade Youth Group will be getting together for three events this Spring on 3/16, 4/6, and 6/1, immediately following the 5PM Saturday Mass. Our first event will feature dodgeball and pizza. All current 7th & 8th grade students are welcome. Details will follow on the parish website and bulletin."

 

Grade 8 Fundraising - It's that yummy time again! It's time to order your Butter Braids & Munson's Chocolates! 

Order forms were  sent home on Friday, 2/1/13, with your youngest or only child. Extra order forms are available in the School Office. All orders must be submitted NLT 2/15/13.

Butter Braids and Munson's Chocolates must be paid for separately (i.e., one check for your Butter Braids, one check for your Munson's chocolates) Checks should be made payable to St. Mary's 8th Grade. Mark your memo section either "Butter Braids" or "Munson's Chocolates".

Orders will be available for pickup on March 13th. Pickup times will be announced soon.

Thanks in advance for your support. Questions should be directed to Grace Petrarca at 860-601-8487 or gshp@aol.com. 

St. Mary's School 2012-2013 Yearbook is available for pre-order sales only! Our children are having an amazing year with wonderful memories being made each day. This is your chance to help keep those memories alive for years to come. The 2012-13 yearbook will include photos of every student from Pre-K through the 8th grade. This is a great way for you and your child to celebrate the happy times & momentous occasions that occurred through out the year, from little shepherds and angels, to Shakespearean drama plus much more! The yearbook must be ordered in advance and costs only $28.00. Orders will be accepted until March 28th. If you place your order by February 28th, your name will be entered into a drawing for an SMS Butter Braid, Cookie dough, and Munson's Chocolate Easter Basket, donated by the class of 2013! You can place a credit card order on line today on Lifetouch's secure website - Click here. Just enter our school code 9415313 and follow the simple instructions. If you prefer cash or check, please click here for an order form. 

Kindergarten celebrated the 100th day of school on Wednesday, February 6th, and had lots of fun doing it! Each child brought in a collection of 100 items. The catch was they had to create something out of the 100 objects!  Creations included a house made of 100 Q-tips, a colorful bird with 100 feathers, an ocean scene with 100 goldfish crackers swimming in the water, a peacock with 100 fruit loops as the colorful tail and many more. Abby created a mural of handprints with 100 reasons the kindergarten students love Mr. Cosham! The students shared their creations and created a museum in the hallway! Then, the students made 100th Day of School crowns, counted 100 steps (and there are 100 steps from Kindergarten to the 8th grade classroom!!!), and made fruit loop necklaces out of 100 fruit loops after learning that there are ten sets of ten in 100! Overall it was a wonderful day full of creativity and learning!  Click here for more pictures & if you are at school, stop by the showcase in the main hallway near the Parish Center to see the "100th Day" Museum.