So, what do you do during a winter blast when there are issues in your building because of water pipes under the concrete outside? (far left photo) Well, you just move to the building next door and adjust. (far right photo) Students and teachers in the Montessori House had a few days of displacement last...Read More
“Sheila, the Super Science Sleuth” (aka Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Kurtzman) had students learning all about science last week. The students helped make Green Goo in the class study of the states of matter and how matter can be changed to a different state through heating, freezing, or a chemical change. Another activity these last few...Read More
The Montessori celebrated friendships by decorating a cookie, listening to a story about Valentines Day, playing games and making a card for their families. Montessori Director, Mrs. Tammy Kemerling said, “Our parent volunteers made this day of celebrating friendships a success!” (Thank you to Kathy Beres for sending the photos and to Tammy Kemerling for...Read More
Father Jeremy made his theater debut in the performance of “Falling for Rapunzel” in the elementary school library this morning. Mrs. Schwaner was Rapunzel, Father Jeremy the handsome prince and elementary school librarian, Mrs. Salyers, the director. Deservedly so, the second graders gave them a standing ovation! Click here for video clips of Falling for...Read More
When some of us older folks were in school, things seemed a little simpler–blackboards, chalk, notebooks, pencils, textbooks, and a ruler. Maybe even an overhead projector. But a lot has changed over the years and one fairly new and value-proven approach to learning is project-based learning. What’s the difference between projects and project-based learning? Projects...Read More
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team members from St. Peter’s High School who competed in the recent local Mock Trial at the county courthouse. St. Peter’s High School had five award winners! Congratulations to Charlie Maxwell, Thomas Schlitt, Madeline Carter, and Phil Zitko who won outstanding witnesses for their individual cases. Danny Rice also won...Read More
The North Pole-like blizzard these last few weeks forced cancellation of the “Kindergarten to First Grade Transition, Parent Info Night”. It has been rescheduled for this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Questions? Just call the elementary school office. 419-524-3351 ALso, if you plan to attend, please let us know by calling that same number!Read More
The first of three competitions for this school year in the MOESC Quiz Bowl Tournament was held on Monday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 and four enthusiastic and well-prepared teams from St. Peter’s Elementary School took part. There were hundreds of students and parents attending who represented schools from across the county. Thank you to...Read More
The Feast of St. Nicholas was observed last Friday, December 6, the first day of Advent, with a visit from St. Nicholas and his helper. Students in the elementary school left their shoes out the night before near their classroom door and when they returned early Friday morning, they found a fruit treat in their...Read More
The Montessori Preschool students enjoyed their annual Thanksgiving celebration with many activities including making cornbread, playing games, story time, and celebrating with a small feast of food and beverage! Thank you to Mrs. Beres for the photos.Read More
