The first day of the 2021-2022 school year was a great success!
We welcomed 45 new families to our school, and are blessed with a Falcon family of 323 students this year, including our preschool students.
Here is a round-up of first day moments:
Drop Off
Settling In
Lunch & Recess
Special thanks to everyone who helped make this first day such a memorable one! We are blessed to be supported by so many wonderful families, community members, and parishioners, and to have a staff of caring and enthusiastic teachers and team members.
We can’t wait to make many more memories in the year ahead!
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We hope you have enjoyed this round-up this summer and loved learning more about our awesome team members!
Bona
Favorite Book:
The Giver by Lois Lowry.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Reading and English Language Arts because I love being able to escape into a good book and enter a whole new world and express my thoughts in writing!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Kayaking!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Mooney
Favorite Book:
Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Art of Film in High School. We learned about making films and a lot of other aspects of filmmaking. We watched old films during class sometimes. The class split into groups and we were able to make a film together. The teacher was one of my drama directors. She was an inspiring teacher.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Spending time at our lake place in Glenwood, Minnesota, and taking care of my Grandson, TJ. He is my honey.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Fr. T.J. McKenzie
Favorite Book:
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Anatomy since I enjoy learning about how the body works.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Visiting my nephews in Florida.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Lead an expedition into space.
Follmer
Favorite Book:
The Secret Life of Beesby Sue Monk Kidd.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Sewing class – I enjoyed making my own clothes. I even made my prom dresses.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Relaxing and hanging out with my grandkids!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Discover a new dinosaur.
Blood
Favorite Book:
The Princess Bride by William Goldman.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Language Arts because I loved to read (still do)!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Spending as much time in and on the water as I can.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Lead an expedition into space.
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Art because there are millions of ways to express yourself through art.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Cabin season!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Rocklin
Favorite Book:
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
English because I LOVE to read!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Spending time with my family in Duluth and spending time with my best friend and her new baby girl, Quinn.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Discover a new dinosaur.
Heinz
Favorite Book:
Burning Shore by Wilber Smith.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Math: There are multiple ways to arrive at the same destination 🙂
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Sunny days!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Barry
Favorite Book:
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. As a child, my favorite book was Call of the Wild by Jack London
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Literature. A good book can take you anywhere!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Gathering together with extended family in the Outer Banks, NC!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Have a follow-up question for one of these Falcons? Send us an email at [email protected].
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Welcome back to part FOUR of our Meet the Falcons series!
This week we are meeting one of our Educational Aides Goeltl, another Educational Aide Williams, second-grade teacher Berens, and second-grade teacher Urness.
Growing up was always English. I loved to read and write stories!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Family vacations this summer and being outside hiking, fishing and gardening.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Williams
Favorite Book:
The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Literature. I enjoy reading and writing.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Spending time outdoors with family and friends Going to the lake for weeks at a time, swimming, fishing, boating, and having bonfires.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Berens
Favorite Book:
Mrs. Spritzer’s Garden by Edith Pattou.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Math. I love when my kiddos get that “A-ha” moment when they start understanding a problem and building that foundation with them.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I am looking forward to being outdoors as much as possible. Also, getting to meet my first nephew in August. ☺️
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Urness
Favorite Book:
Maude Hart Lovelace: Betsy-Tacy Series.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Reading-I love when children get excited about reading Chapter Books and I love the fun they discover reading can bring them.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I am looking forward to spending time with family and friends, outdoor BBQ’s, and gatherings on my deck. I’m looking forward to enjoying my morning cup of coffee on the deck and not rushing about.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Have a follow-up question for one of these Falcons? Send us an email at [email protected].
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Welcome back to part three of our Meet the Falcons series!
This week we are meeting our Health Aide & Business Admin Kroll, middle school social studies teacher Christopherson, middle school Spanish and art teacher Barrett, and first-grade teacher Blustein.
Psychology – what makes people tick is fascinating!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Working in my garden!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Christopherson
Favorite Book:
Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Phy. Ed. I enjoy playing games and coaching kids.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Fishing, camping, and music festivals.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Discover a new dinosaur.
Barrett
Favorite Book:
Anything by the late author, Terry Pratchett.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
In high school and college, my favorite subject was theater. I have a Theater major and acted in the Twin Cities for a while. Before that, Literature or History. Love learning about other places and cultures-even fictional ones!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Relaxing! Visiting open places in the Twin Cities. Working on a slimmer, pre-COVID me!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Discovery a new dinosaur.
Blustein
Favorite Book:
The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Science because I love getting my hands dirty and exploring the world around us!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Going on a trip to Colorado with 4 of my best friends!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Have a follow-up question for one of these Falcons? Send us an email at [email protected].
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Welcome back to part two of our Meet the Falcons series! If you missed the first post, you can find that here.
This week we are meeting our third-grade teacher McKeever, Distance Learning Coordinator Lehn, Administrative Assistant Kemp, and kindergarten teacher Munns.
Enjoy!
McKeever
Favorite Book:
Frindle by Andrew Clements
Favorite School Subject & Why:
My favorite school subject is Science. I love hands-on lessons and applying the content to real-world scenarios.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
This summer I’m looking forward to sleeping in, nannying three awesome kiddos, attending multiple weddings, golfing trips, bringing my dog on many walks, and enjoying my time up at my cabin in Nisswa, MN!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Lehn
Favorite Book:
I have two favorites: Dreaming a World by Sangsoon Han, and I Wish for You a Beautiful Life by Sara Dorow.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
I always loved math. The more advanced the classes, the more I loved the challenge, and the feeling after learning something new or solving a problem.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Relaxation at the cabin – reading a book and reconnecting with family and friends.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Kemp
Favorite Book:
I like historical fiction.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Literature because I like to read!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I can’t wait to relax at the cabin!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Munns
Favorite Book:
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White.
Favorite School Subject & Why:
My favorite subject is reading because you can read to learn anything about everything and everything about anything! Whether you are in a bookstore or library, there is literally a book for anything and everything that you may be wondering about. Now, that is amazing!
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I am looking forward to spending a week in July up north on Gull Lake reading, boating, relaxing, and playing yard games! Fingers crossed that I will be cheering on the Twins/Saints at a baseball game this summer, too!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Have a follow-up question for one of these Falcons? Send us an email at [email protected].
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At the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, we welcomed many new Falcons to our family! From new students to new front office staff members, to new teachers, our nest expanded and gained many noteworthy rockstars!
Over the summer months, we wanted to take a moment to highlight both our long-time team members and our newest teachers, so that we could all get to know one another a little better.
Each week we will feature a handful of our team members, sharing a short Q & A on each of our Frassati leaders.
For part one of this round-up, let’s get to know fourth-grade teacher Benedetto, middle school religion teacher Urban, third-grade teacher Blomgren, and building substitute and interventionist Hoffman. Let’s go rapid fire on this Q & A!
Benedetto
Favorite Book:
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Favorite School Subject & Why:
I LOVE math! Math was very easy for me growing up and I feel like I just couldn’t get enough and wanted a harder challenge as I was going through school. When I graduated high school, I received my AA in Mathematics.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
I am most looking forward to my sister-in-law getting married in Florida, spending weekends at our family cabin in Wisconsin, and golfing!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s.
Urban
Favorite Book:
The Bible
Favorite School Subject & Why:
STREAM. I like interdisciplinary work but everything ties into our Catholic Religion somehow.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Road trips, lake visits, and family time.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Discover a new dinosaur.
Blomgren
Favorite Book:
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Math and religion – it is always fun and exciting to solve math problems. It is like solving a little mystery that has a correct answer. Religion is awesome because we get to learn more about Jesus, his life, and what he wants from us.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Over the summer I am excited to check as many things off of our Summer Fun List as possible. I love to fish, swim and be with my family!
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Discover a new dinosaur.
Hoffman
Favorite Book:
“Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult
Favorite School Subject & Why:
Math because I’m always getting better and faster.
What are you most looking forward to this summer?
Hanging out with my family by our pool.
Would you rather: Discover a new dinosaur? Taste-test new ice cream flavors for Ben & Jerry’s? Lead an expedition into space? Or create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Create a superhero for Marvel Comics.
Have a follow-up question for one of these Falcons? Send us an email at [email protected].
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On August 10, 2020, when we received news that Frassati would be re-opening for full-time, in-person learning, on September 8, Falcons old and young rejoiced with great joy!
We knew there was much to learn about navigating in-person learning during a pandemic, but this community was eager to work together to find a way.
Now that we are on the other side of the 2020-2021 year, it is hard to feel anything but awe and immense gratitude for all that was accomplished over these last nine months.
From the students to the teachers, to the staff and the families, to the parishioners, and to our community supporters, we saw countless acts of love that allowed us to keep those doors open each and every school day.
Every member in and around this Falcon nest took it upon themselves to do their part, any part – even if that part was offering up prayers for health and safety.
When we look back and reflect on the year, which somehow went by in a flash, we are left with a wow and a heartfelt thank you.
To each and every one of you, thank you for helping to make this year a tremendous blessing that positively impacted many people’s lives, and will likely continue to positively impact them for many years to come. Thank you.
After memorial day weekend, with one-and-a-half days remaining in the year, there was a lot that needed to be celebrated and a lot of long-awaited gathering that could finally be done!
First up, was the all-school BBQ:
Next up, was the eighth-grade graduation mass:
And the last official event on the schedule was Field Day! Mrs. Reibel set up this year’s event around the theme of the Olympics, and for the first time all year, students got to mix with other students from other grades. It was a great opportunity for students to make some new friends, say hello to friends they haven’t seen in a while, and run around outside before the noon dismissal!
After the Field Day activities, students headed back to their classrooms to wrap up the last bits and pieces of the year.
In Kindergarten, Miss Munns even hosted a Kindergarten Oscars and handed out an award to each student, as they walked the red carpet!
And before we knew it, Mrs. Kemp announced it was officially time for dismissal, that the end of the last day of the school year had arrived.
Wishing you all a wonderful summer!
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With summer break fast approaching, exciting times lie ahead!
However, our good friend Russell (our school tortoise who hangs out in Mrs. Urban’s classroom) is feeling a bit left out and is determined to join in on the summer fun!
Since this mellow, shockingly speedy, tortoise often has to live life in the calm lane, he came up with a way to join you on your summer adventures so that he too can experience all that summer has to offer. However, he needs your help to BREAK FREE, and has come up with the Roaming Russell project as a way to do just that!
To participate in the Roaming Russell project and bring Russell along on your summer journies, simply print off one or both of the pictures below:
Russell couldn’t decide if he photographed better on his left or right side. 😉
Next, pack Russell’s picture with you when visiting your favorite park, attending a baseball game, and on your special trips both near and far! Russell wants to experience it all!
Finally, take a picture with your Russell picture while savoring your summer fun and send that to us at [email protected]. Over the summer we will share, via Facebook and Instagram, the many ways Russell is living vicariously through your adventures.
If you don’t have access to a printer, simply stop by the main office and we will be happy to share a Russell photo with you so that you can participate in the Roaming Russell project.
Russell can’t wait to see all that you have planned for him!
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On a quiet cloudy Wednesday, our Frassati Falcons, from youngest to oldest, settled into moments of focus, loud and wild fun, and small group games.
While some preschoolers worked on animal masks, others were busy with imaginative play.
Another group of preschool students played a game of chase on the playground, while others stayed busy digging sand.
In kindergarten, Mrs. Blood’s class was caught in a blur of excitement, running in the gym.
While Miss Munns’ students took a break from their vocabulary work to enjoy free choice play.
In first grades, Mr. Blustein’s class prepared to trim their growing grass.
And Ms. Lynch’s students worked hard to master their Believe & Read lesson!
In second grade, Beren’s students were quietly engaged in their lessons.
While the other second-grade class enjoyed games in small groups!
Mrs. McKeever’s students were found in the technology lab, preparing for their computer lessons of the day.
And Mr. Blomgren’s class was just wrapping up snack time, preparing themselves for their next lesson of the day.
While Benedetto’s fourth-grade students wrapped up a lesson on the settlers of the West Coast, the students got to experience life on the Oregon Trail.
And in Cibuzar’s room, these quiet students carefully worked on their studies of the day.
While everything about this day felt ordinary and followed along with the routine, we recognize the many blessings that live within these simple days.
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