Meet the Falcons, Part 6

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Welcome to the last post in our Meet the Falcons series!

This week we are meeting Learning Lab Coordinator Bona, preschool aide Mooney, Chaplain McKenzie, preschool teacher Follmer, and kindergarten teacher Blood.

You can find part-1 here, part-2 here, part-3 here, part-4 here, and part 5 here.

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.

Meet the Falcons, Part 5

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We are in the home stretch of our ‘Meet the Falcons’ series, and hope you have enjoyed these round-up posts!

This week we are meeting school counselor Virnig, preschool teacher Rocklin, middle school math teacher Heinz, and preschool teacher Barry.

You can find part-1 here, part-2 here, part-3 here, and part-4 here.

Virnig

Favorite Book:

Anything by Matthew Kelly.

Favorite School Subject & Why:

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].

Meet the Falcons, Part 4

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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.

You can find part-1 here, part-2 here, and part-3 here.

Enjoy!

Goeltl

Favorite Book:

I have too many favorites to pick just one!

Favorite School Subject & Why:

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].

Meet the Falcons, Part 3

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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.

You can find part-1 here, and part-2 here, if you missed our previous posts.

Enjoy!

Kroll

Favorite Book:

The Shack by William P. Young.

Favorite School Subject & Why:

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].

Meet the Falcons, Part 2

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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].

Meet the Falcons, Part 1

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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].

The Roaming Russell Project

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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!