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Guest Speaker from Spain

Mr. Gallego, father of Marta, was the guest speaker in her fourth grade class last week.  He spoke to the students about the culture in Spain and Marta helped translate from Spanish into English to the class.  They will be going back to Spain after the end of this school year. Thank you, Mr. Gallego,...
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31
May

First Grade Popsicles and Sixth Grade Color Wheels

Mrs. Hostettler’s first and sixth graders art students created some very colorful pieces these last few weeks . . . first graders, popsicles and sixth graders, color wheels!  We just figured a splash of color right now will brighten your day! Thank you to Mrs. Hostettler for sending these photos!
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30
May

Market Day in Second Grade

Second grade students have been learning about economics over the past few weeks. To celebrate the end of their economics unit, students ran a Market Day. Students had booths where they sold sweets, rocks, pictures, toys, tickets for a raffle, and games. Fun was had by students, parents, teachers and special guest Mrs. Bauer! Thank...
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30
May

MindSprouts Creative Writing Showcase Winners

On Thursday, May 18, the Renaissance Education Department hosted its fourth annual MindSprouts Creative Writing Showcase.  St. Peter’s Elementary had three finalists from a total of 18 after-school writers.  Meredith Rizzo, grade 2, won Second Place in the K-2 submissions with a piece titled Going Back. Also, in the Grades 3-5 submissions, Zora Mills and...
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30
May

First Communion Celebration Lunch With the Priests

In celebration of their recent First Communion, second grade students enjoyed a cookout on Wednesday with Father Hite, Father Jeremy and Deacon Andrew. Despite the rain and a sprinkle from the sprinkler by Father Jeremy, everyone had a great time! Thank you to Miss Keller for sending these photos.
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24
May

Volunteer Appreciation Day

Last week on Tuesday, school volunteers were invited to the all-school Mass where they were recognized with reserved seating and a special poem, read by an elementary school student before Mass started. At the beginning of Mass, Father Jeremy also recognized and thanked all the volunteers who helped in many capacities during the school year....
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24
May

Quiz Bowl – Grades 4, 5, 6

Congratulations to the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students who were involved in Quiz Bowl this school year.  Each student received a certificate last week from Mrs. Bauer in recognition of their hard work.
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21
May

Stop Motion Movie Making Class, After-School Enrichment Program

Mrs. Carrier’s Stop Motion Movie Making class after school is one of many classes in the after-school enrichment program at St. Peter’s Elementary School.  Photos here show the students working with their iPads while creating scenes for the movie and we also have a few samples for you to view of completed stop motion movies. ...
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20
May

Exploring for First and Second Graders

Thank you to Miss Keller for sending us this information and these photos! Friday was a beautiful day for a field trip! The first and second graders took a field trip to Gorman Nature Center. Students explored the ponds and hiking trails as well as getting to know various animals at Gorman Nature Center. What...
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19
May

Skits in Mrs. Kennedy’s Spanish Class

Hola! In Mrs. Kennedy’s Spanish classes last week, fifth graders presented their ‘restaurante’ skits and sixth graders their ‘frankenpiedra’ (Frankenstein)  skits.  We have a few photos for you to see and also some video. Adios!
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17
May
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