Catholic Schools Week 2021
/in Living in Faith, Middle School, Preschool, Student Successes /by Monica KenneyFounded by the National Catholic Education Association in 1974, Catholic Schools Week has been a long-standing tradition that reaches every corner of the United States. Launching every year on the last Sunday in January, Catholic communities gather for special masses, open houses, and various other activities that are for students, families, parishioners, and community members. […]
D.A.R.E. Class of 2021
/in Middle School, Student Successes /by Monica KenneyWhile there are many things that look different this school year, Frassati staff members have worked hard to carry on annual traditions, making adjustments when and where they are needed. With the help of our amazing D.A.R.E. Officer, Tracy Mlynarczyk, our fifth-grade students were able to fully complete their D.A.R.E. curriculum and graduate with their […]
PJs & Pancakes
/in Preschool, Student Successes /by Monica KenneyIn the thick of January, when the days are short and the temperatures hang in the single digits, teachers at Frassati get creative and find new ways to make the most ordinary of days feel special! Inspired by the book Pancakes, Pancakes! by Eric Carle, the preschool teachers hosted a special Pancakes & PJs party, […]
2D to 3D Thinking
/in Grow with us, STREAM, Student Successes /by Monica KenneyIn Ms. Geppert’s technology class, fourth-grade students are stretching their thinking from 2D to 3D, in preparation for upcoming lessons on 3D printing. The students were given cards that had flat, 2D diagrams displayed on them, that guided them on where to place Keva planks to create various angles. Over the course of the lesson, […]
First Eucharist & First Reconciliation
/in Living in Faith /by Monica KenneyThe time for Frassati students to gather and prepare for their First Eucharist and First Reconciliation is quickly approaching! Open to students in second, third, and fourth grade, our Director of Sacraments and Worship at St. Mary of the Lake, Mary Beth Jambor, will guide your family and student through this exciting, holy celebration. The […]
2020 Reindeer Games
/in Holiday, Round Up /by Monica KenneySince the school year began in September, it has been an amazing gift to reconnect the students with their community, rebuild routines, and revisit old traditions. In a year where so much has changed, to reach back and connect with familiar celebrations is a blessing! As students prepared for their last day of school before […]
Scratch & Arduino Coding Clubs
/in Middle School, Round Up /by Monica KenneyWhile many sports and clubs were put on hold this school year, we were able to bring both our coding clubs, Scratch and Arduino, back for their second year at Frassati. Scratch is a block-based coding club open to students from third to eighth grade. It offers an introduction to coding principles. Led by parent […]
Candy Cane Science Experiments
/in Holiday, Round Up /by Monica KenneyMiss Munns’ kindergarten class has been learning about the scientific method using candy canes as their testing group. The students make their hypothesis and then get to work conducting their experiments. Most recently, the group was added candy canes to a bowl of baking soda and then poured vinegar on top to see what would […]
Thanksgiving Care Packages
/in Holiday, Round Up /by Monica KenneyBefore Thanksgiving break, the fourth-grade classes put their kind hearts and creative skills to use and made homemade cards for frontline health care workers. The cards were then added to care packages, that were assembled by two students, at the start of the holiday break. On Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving), the bags were delivered […]