November 24, 2015

Dear St. Katharine of Siena School Families,

        At today's Thanksgiving Prayer service , the students were reminded that one way we can show our gratitude is to be helpful. Service should start at home with the family. Remind your children they have an obligation as a family member to be a part of the helping out process. You can use their help and it's teaching them important life lessons. 
        Everyone loves Thanksgiving. It's a terrific respite for all. We take time to be grateful. We take time to pray for our loved ones.  We remember with love those who have gone before us.  We pray for peace in our world and in our hearts.  We help the less fortunate. We enjoy the company of family and friends.  We eat a lot of turkey and dessert! We are blessed. 
        For those traveling near and far, please be safe.  May St. Christopher be with you on your journeys. 
        On behalf of the faculty and staff , I wish our school community a blessed, restful, and happy Thanksgiving. In my many gifts,  I value and cherish the relationships within this school community as a constant blessing.  Appreciative of your support for this school I remain......

         Always grateful,

         Bud  
   

                                                              Recent Happenings at SKS

Our 8th grade class went to see classmate, Claire Ondik, perform in the Pa. Academy of  Ballet Society's performance of The Nutcracker at the Upper Darby Theater of Performing Arts.  Claire is pictured on the left. She and the entire cast were so talented.  

Eighth grader Caroline Wolfington edits the work  of sixth graders, Julia Pyfer and Bridget Burke. These grades have worked together in ELA class to improve their editing/writing skills.  

At the reception  after the annual 8th grade Thanksgiving Mass for parents and students, Kayleigh Doyle and Emma Sponholtz  are with with moms. Maribeth and Charlene. 

The Class of 2016 after the 8th grade Mass of Thanksgiving .  

Mrs. Marilou Reeder, mother of Sophia , Sasha and Annabel, is a published author. She came to read her book: The Daring Prince Dashing in the the library last week. 

The 4th grade, with Fr Michael, attended a Healing Mass at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal.

Nic Angelichio, Grant Grube, and Gavin Maher played in the CYO  Soccer All Star game. 

The annual SKS Talent Show drew an immense crowd.  Thank you Steph Twohig and all those who helped and participated in a fun night. 

Three 7th graders won awards in the Knight of Columbus Essay contest on "How Pope Francis Visit to Philadelphia Impacted Your Life."  Pictured above with  presenter, Dr. William Lehner of the Knights of Columbus,  are: Maddie Schultz (3rd place) , Nathan Jones (2nd place) and Ava Stone (1st place.) 

The annual Kindergarten Feast was held today. The kids are adorable as Pilgrims and Indians, the old guy in the middle ...not so much.

"Pilgrim" Christopher Kraus with his mom, Steph , at the Kindergarten Feast.