The Scientists Among Us

“Come, come, come to the fair” is a line from a poem which says it all, all that is about our Science Fair. Anyone attending had to be impressed by the many questions explored, tested, and answered by our students. Have you ever wondered if mass affects the momentum of a “dynamic cart?” Have you asked the question, “Can the life span of a soap bubble be extended?” Do you realize that solar power can be used to run boats, cars, yes even future space craft? These are just the “tip of the iceberg” of interesting subjects explored by our young Edisons.

POETRY AT ITS BEST

            Accolades to the children who recited poetry at a recent assembly:

                        Gr. 1 -              Alexa Lastowski                     Mr. Lincoln

                        Gr. 2 -              Nicole Marzka                         The Silly Snowman

                        Gr. 3 -              Brandon Marzka                     My Dog

                        Gr. 4 -              Opal Akol                               Forget-Me-Not

                        Gr. 4A -           Ruth Chase                             The Woodpecker

                        Gr. 5 -              Dominic Kaiser                       The Christ Child

                        Gr. 5A -           Julie Kruszewski                     Eletelephony  

                        Gr. 6 -              Ketara Hinman                        Mr. Nobody

                        Gr. 6A -           Carly LaZar                             The Duel

                        Gr. 7 -              Kelly Huff                              The Village Blacksmith

                        Gr. 8 -              Sarah Babay                            Friendly Obstacles

Keep Holy the Sabbath

“He blessed the seventh day and set it apart as a special day.” (Genesis 2:3)

How special is your Sunday? With Lent upon us it is a good time to think about our weekend routine. Let Sunday be a family day, a day that begins with the entire family worshiping together at Sunday Mass and includes activities fostering family love and sharing. Too often we have let Sunday be a catch-up day, on which we hurry to complete tasks left undone during the week. We’ve lost the concept of rest and renewal of spirit. Monday morning finds us tired from the hectic pace of the weekend and far from ready to face the week ahead.

Plan ahead to make Sunday special. Involve the children in planning Sunday activities that all can share. Whatever you choose to do, the way you spend the day will make memories for your children. As adults, will they think of Sundays as holy days when the grass seemed greener, the sky more blue and the love of God and family a warm and comforting protection in an uncertain world?

Congratulations to Saint James robotics team for an outstanding performance!  The team, called the “Super Senior Squad,” competed in the LEGO League Regional Tournament at The Behrend College on November 10.  They won the 2^nd place Championship Award for overall performance for their skit, and for showing gracious professionalism.  Out of 35 teams, they also won the 2^nd place Performance Award for their robotic skills.  We give special thanks to Mr. Alan Madura who has shared his skill and expertise to coach for 3 years now.

Prayerful Gratitude

We express our appreciation for the members of the St. James School Board and Advancement Committee. So much of your limited free time is given to assistance with school activities. To give so much of your personal time to our school demonstrates your commitment to the importance of Catholic education. Your expertise in so many fields greatly contributes to the fine school that we have. Thank you for your generous donation of time and talent and for your concern for quality education.

YEAR OF FAITH

What is the Year of Faith? At certain times in the history of the Church, popes have called upon the faithful to dedicate themselves to deepening their understanding of a particular aspect of the faith. In 1967, Pope Paul VI announced a Year of Faith commemorating the 19th centenary of the martyrdom of Sts. Peter and Paul. The 1967 Year of Faith called upon the Church to recall the supreme act of witness by these two saints so that their martyrdom might inspire the present day Church to collectively and individually make a sincere profession of faith.