Last Thursday and Friday it was such a pleasure to have Hanna Bogen, educational specialist, onsite for two days to meet with teachers, observe classes and present an informative session for parents. The teachers came away with a multitude of strategies for increasing differentiation in their classrooms and helping students to succeed to their potential. […]
Principal Post: October 10th, 2017
Move-A-Thon What a perfect day we had for the Move-A-Thon last week. The sun was shining, the water and oranges were plentiful, and the smiles and laughter from the students was contagious. I think my favorite moment was when I was running alongside a tired little first grade boy. As Mr. Sauvage came sprinting by, […]
Principal Post: October 3rd, 2017
Welcome to October! With the busyness of starting a school year, teachers and staff always welcome the end of September and the start of October. With all of the rules, routines, beginning of the year assessments, and expectations established, the real work of the school year moves forward in full force. Fall is upon us […]
Principal Post: September 26th, 2017
At the end of last week, I had the privilege of spending 2-1/2 days with the elementary and high school principals from all of our archdiocesan schools for the annual Principals’ Retreat in Seabeck, WA. The presenter, Fr. Ron Nuzzi from the University of Notre Dame, walked us through the new “Christ In the Classroom” […]
Principal Post: September 19th, 2017
It was so great to see so many of you at Back-to-School Night. Your love and support for your children is evident. It makes our jobs so much easier! I remember well how hectic life can be trying to balance homework, athletic practices, running errands and other family obligations. But the time you spend with […]
Prinicipal’s Post: September 12th 2017
Nothing makes it feels more like fall than the arrival of Seahawk season, college football, CYO Soccer and Tailgating! Last Friday evening a wonderful Welcome Back Tailgate party was held on the playground. It was a great way to kick-off the new school year with barbequed hamburgers, hotdogs, side-dishes and desserts, all on a warm, summer-like evening. […]
Principal’s Post: September 5th 2017
We are off and running and we have had a wonderful start to the year. No matter how many times over the years I’ve watched our students enter Banchero Hall for the first Prayer Assembly of the year, it always renews my spirit. Their energy and enthusiasm, along with their laughter and singing makes being […]