http://192.168.2.105/ocs RSS feed for the Catholic School NewsWire 60 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4037 January 29 - February 4 is Catholic Schools Week and many of our schools will be hosting Open Houses. yquiroz Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4037 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4019 To build on its strong Language Arts core, St. Robert Bellarmine School will introduce the Latin and Greek Roots Challenge to students in K-8 in January 2012. The program is designed to introduce students to the roots which are the "building blocks" of the English language in a creative, collaborative and fun way. It instills the discipline to deconstruct words into their component roots, thereby building a stronger foundation for academic success. More information is available on the "K-8 Curriculum" page of the school website (srb-chicago.org) and will also be available at the January 29, 2012 Open House. jps Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4019 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4007 St. Joseph School in Homewood recently raised over $200 for St. Ann’s Native American School in Belcourt, North Dakota. The money was collected during a student fundraising activity promoted throughout the entire school. In addition to the monetary donation, primary books and puzzles were sent for the kindergarten class of the school. St. Ann’s is part of five local Catholic parishes serving the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Reservation since 1885. sjspc Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4007 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=4005 Saint Patrick High School algebra teacher Mike Tortoriello realized soon after the start of the school year that freshman Nicholas Coleman (Heritage Middle School) stood out from his peers. The First Honor Roll student transitioned well into high school—so well that he perfectly breezed through math problems that Tortoriello planned to be difficult. Megan Ivers Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4005 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3993 Sophomores Essa Barbari (St. Celestine) and Mark Tomzik (St. Eugene) attended the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Nov. 17-19 in Indianapolis. The teens enjoyed the experience of gathering with 23,000 Catholic youth from around the country to share their faith. Megan Ivers Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3993 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3987 St. Anastasia Catholic School Junior High students received a lesson in surgical technology on September 30 th at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. Students were invited down for a presentation of the Da Vinci Robot, a surgical Robot that increases precision of the procedure faster and recovery for the patient. This Robot is one of only 70 in Illinois. Dr. Sun demonstrated how to control the robot at a console located several feet away. The doctor uses his hands to make the arms of the robot move and operate. Students were also allowed to operate the robot. Students were challenged to stack life savers using the robots arms. Afterward, the students took part in a “Name the Robot” contest. The winning name was submitted by Gabriela Lanza, a 6 th grader, “Mr. Roboto”. A plaque with Gabriela’s name and the robots will be attached to Mr. Roboto as a reminder to all where his name came from. This was a wonderful experience. nwajrowski Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3987 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3983 Photo Caption: Infant Jesus of Prague School 7th grader, Aliyah Griffin reads her Character Diary on Monday, November 21, 2011. The student completed the activity based on a novel study for teacher, Ms. Nancy Szelag's course Infant Jesus of Prague School students learn from a Class-based Project Educational theorist, Benjamin Bloom (1956) stated that students compiled information together in different ways, combined elements in a new pattern or proposed alternative solutions in a process called synthesis. Synthesis, defined by the theorist, was identified as the second highest level of learning. Students of Infant Jesus of Prague School Language Arts teacher, Ms. Nancy Szelag attained a high level of learning through activities which built knowledge and skills prior to a project. The project was based upon the novel by author, Kate DiCamillo titled, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” Szelag reviewed vocabulary, read chapters aloud, checked for understanding and completed various informal assessments. The teacher offered various choices to her Junior High students for a final project. William Knox designed a model of the lead character, rabbit Edward Tulane. Joseph Piunti created a Venn Diagram which compared the character to another famous figure, Jesus Christ. Kelly Mindak built a doll as a model of Tulane and included a brief summary of the story. 7 th grader, Aliyah Griffin wrote a diary of the main character’s feelings. Requirements for the publication included appropriate format, layout and identification of chapters for the Character Diary. Teacher expectations were high for the complex study of the novel, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.” schorak Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3983 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3982 Jon Jordan of Spirit of the Eagle Presentations presents an authentic Native American baby-carrier to students of Infant Jesus of Prague School. Infant Jesus of Prague Teachers address important features of the Thanksgiving Holiday through classroom lessons A preschool reenactment of the 1 st Thanksgiving brought youngsters to the times of Plymouth Rock while Jon Jordan, of Spirit of the Eagle Presentations informed 5 th grade students of the rich cultural identity of Native Americans. Both lessons immersed students of Infant Jesus of Prague School in learning which went beyond the classroom and into the essence of experience. Infant Jesus of Prague Pre-School students enjoyed a themed snack on Monday, November 21, 2011. They ate popcorn, apple slices and naturally whipped butter along-side their teacher Ms. Sue Tardy and aide, Ms. Sherry Norris. The lesson was a reminder of the pilgrim’s landing upon Plymouth Rock and the sharing of the 1 st Thanksgiving celebration. Native American presenter reminds IJP 5 th Graders of Rich Culture and Important Customs Jon Jordan, of Spirit of the Eagle Presentations stated, “Native Americans believed that we were all related, that everything was connected.” Jordan’s presentation included story-telling, identification of clothing design themes and authentic Native American relics. The presenter shared the story of Star Boy, a Native American folk story character, who transcended space and time and lived among the stars. The presentation was held at Infant Jesus of Prague Church Hall on Thursday, November 17, 2011. It was tied to a unit of study. Lessons were guided by 5 th grade teachers, Ms. Dorothy Petrik-Simon and Ms. Renee Rajkovich. Students created traditional Native American masks and miniature teepees as they built knowledge and synthesized important information. schorak Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3982 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3974 De La Salle Institute’s Parent and Alumni Associations are hosting a Holiday Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9 am-12 pm in De La Salle’s Hilton Commons located at 3434 South Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Join us for a delicious pancake breakfast, pictures with Santa, holiday shopping from direct-buy vendors, crafts for the kids, raffles, and other fun activities. The cost for adults is $5, children ages 5-12 is $3 and children under 5 are free. For more details on the event, please visit our website at www.dls.org. Everyone is invited so please join us and share the holiday spirit with our De La Salle family. For more information on De La Salle’s Parent Association, please call (773) 650-6800. De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian Education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society. De La Salle – Institute Campus for Young Men 3434 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women 1040 W. 32 nd Pl. Chicago, IL 60608 dmoretti Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3974 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3971 At Maria High School’s recent Centennial Charity Day, from left, freshmen Jannely Villagomez of Chicago Lawn and Mercedes Perez of West Lawn have fun competing in the Class Penny Jar War with, second from right, junior Sade Springfield of North Lawndale. The battle of the penny jars, which was sponsored by the National Honor Society, brought in the highest total, a profit of $358. Other booths that topped $100 in profit were Student Council’s ($197), Speak Your Truth Club’s ($126), and crafts by Sister Clement Mazgelis, SSC ($101). The Parent Club contributed $85 by selling ice cream sundaes. Centennial Charity Day successfully raised $1,752, which Charity Day organizer Judy Bumbul, Campus Minister, sent to three causes: Catholic Relief Services to assist victims of Hurricane Irene and victims of hunger and starvation in East Africa; Southwest Chicago PADS; and St Rose Center, which provides training services on the Southwest Side to adults who have developmental disabilities. For information about Maria High School, please contact Fran Tenbroeck at 773-925-8686, ext. 186, or visit us at www.mariahighschool.org . dmoretti Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3971 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3972 National Honor Society students at Maria High School recently called attention to several world tragedies when they displayed, on their all-black garments, many facts they had researched about the events. Pictured in front row, from left, Paulina Lopez (sergeant-at-arms) of Brighton Park, Joselyn Uribe (parliamentarian) of Chicago Lawn, Eleanore Bacani (treasurer) of Marquette Park, Elizabeth Rodriguez of Scottsdale, and Martiana Graham of Gresham; and in back row, from left, Guadalupe Avila (vice president) of West Lawn, Tania Gonzalez of Gage Park, Kayla Hendricks of Chicago Lawn, Saira Bautista (secretary) of Chicago Lawn, Karina Garcia of Brighton Park, and Juliana Pater (president) of Berwyn, along with their NHS Moderator Bridget La Porte, called the project “Remembering Day.” On that day, the NHS students helped the Maria community remember both the tragic events and the acts of heroism and humanity of September 11, 2001; the Rwandan genocide of 1994; the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, in 2003; the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945; and the Holocaust during World War II. For information about Maria High School, please contact Fran Tenbroeck at 773-925-8686, ext. 186, or visit us at www.mariahighschool.org . dmoretti Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3972 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3970 On Saturday, November 5, 2011, the following St. Juliana Students participated in the annual Trinity High School Academic Bowl: Clare B., Giuliana C., Claire D., Mary Pat F., Brianna M., Kayla R., and Mary S. Sixteen schools participated in all. The St. Juliana Team did very well, bringing home the second place trophy. Congratulations for a job well done! roseg Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3970 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3969 Join in the festivities as the Fine Arts Department of Resurrection College Prep High School presents a variety of showcase performances and concerts to share the holiday spirit. The community is welcome to attend these fine arts events, all of which will be held at the Resurrection College Prep High School, 7500 West Talcott Avenue. The Holiday Dance Showcase , featuring the students in the dance program at Resurrection along with the Orchesis competitive dance team, under the direction of Stephanie Mueller, will be held on Friday, December 2 , 2011 at 7 pm in the Resurrection Little Theatre. Sacred Night, Holy Light, a holiday chamber concert, featuring the Resurrection Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Mike Longo, will be held on Monday, December 5, 2011 at 7 pm in the school chapel. A Christmas Carol , a holiday drama showcase will be presented on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 7 pm in the Little Theatre. A Christmas Carol, adapted by Cora Wilson Greenwood, will feature Resurrection’s advanced drama students in performance and directing roles, under the guidance of Tony Muscarello. Sounds of the Season , a holiday music concert will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 3 pm in the Resurrection gym, featuring the Res/ Notre Dame Band under the direction of Mr. Mike Wallace, the Res/ Notre Dame Jazz Band under the direction of Darren Scorza, and the Res/ Notre Dame Concert Choir under the direction of Ms. Katie Rholl. For more information about the holiday festivities, call 773.775.6616 Ext 110. Resurrection is the largest all-girls Catholic, Christian college preparatory high school on the north side of Chicago. Since its founding in 1922, Resurrection has graduated over 13,000 alumnae. For more information about Resurrection College Prep High School, call 773.775.6616 Ext 129 or visit www.reshs.org . dmoretti Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3969 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3968 The Resurrection College Prep High School Alumnae Association presents Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9 am to 11:30 am (breakfast is served from 9-10:30 am). All are welcome to enjoy breakfast with Santa, face painting, a theater production by Res drama students and Christmas arts and crafts. Children and families can have their photos taken with Santa and each child will receive a special gift from Santa. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa will be available for $8 per child in advance, $9 per child at the door, and $6 per adult. Reservations are encouraged to secure a space. Tickets may be purchased from the Resurrection website at www.reshs.org or by contacting Stefanie Thorpe at 773.775.6616 Ext. 127 or sthorpe@reshs.org . Resurrection College Prep High School, located at 7500 West Talcott Avenue in Chicago, is the largest all-girls Catholic, Christian college preparatory high school on the north side of Chicago. Since its founding in 1922, Resurrection has graduated over 13,000 alumnae. For more information about Resurrection College Prep High School, call 773.775.6616 Ext 129 or visit www.reshs.org . dmoretti Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3968 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3926 De La Salle Institute will be hosting three open houses this fall for students in 7 th and 8 th grades and their families. The next open house for young women will November 19 from 10 am – Noon at De La Salle’s Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, located at 1040 W. 32 nd Pl. in Chicago. The open houses for young men will take place on November 16 from 6 - 8 pm and December 3 from 10 am – Noon at De La Salle’s Institute Campus for Young Men, located at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. For more information, please contact De La Salle’s Director of Admissions, Chuck Kuhn, at 312-842-7355 ext. 150 or kuhnc@dls.org . dmoretti Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3926 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3955 One of the most important words in the repertoire of First Honor Roll student Jimmy Jockl (St. Ferdinand) is teamwork, and not for his efforts on the athletic field. Jockl’s expertise in the area of teamwork stems from his involvement in the Saint Patrick High School Art Club’s Jefferson Park mural project. For his efforts Jockl was selected by the Art Department as their October Student of the Month. Megan Ivers Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3955 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3961 Photo: Students from St. Richard School, dressed in their costumes, stand in front of their "Haunted" School Bus. dmoretti Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3961 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3960 BLACKHAWKS LUXURY SUITE RAFFLE Saint Richard School is holding a special raffle for a luxury suite for the Chicago Blackhawks Game on Sunday, January 8th, against the Detroit Red Wings. The winner of the raffle will receive exclusive use of the skybox for 20 people, four parking passes, and unlimited food, beer, and wine. The cost of the ticket is $100 and there will only be 200 tickets available for purchase. Tickets are now available at the St. Richard Parish Office, 5030 South Kostner Avenue, Chicago. For more information please call 773-585-1221. WENDY’S NIGHT Saint Richard School is hosting a Wendy’s Fundraising night at the Wendy’s at Archer and Laramie, in Chicago, this Thursday, November 10th, from 5PM until 8PM. A portion of the sales during those hours will be donated to the school. The students are asking everyone to visit the Wendy’s for dinner on Thursday, November 10th, to help support the school. dmoretti Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3960 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3973 The inspiration of children was the story of author Mike Knudson and illustrator Stacy Curtis. Students of Infant Jesus of Prague School delighted at the creations of the pair. They told stories, drew wonderings and took time and taught about the writing process. On Friday, November 4, 2011 the Infant Jesus of Prague PTO sponsored the Author’s Day event. The PTO brought Mike Knudson and Stacey Curtis. The duo combined for the Raymond and Graham book series. Their authorship was rewarded in the 2010-2011 New Mexico Land of Enchantment Book Award. The author and illustrator presented the creative process. While Knudson orated, Curtis drew his expressions. Knudson encouraged students’ writing. He said, “Even when you think you made the perfect story, you can improve it.” The author challenged the students to think in the superlatives of good, better and best. dmoretti Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3973 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3957 On Monday, November 14, 2011, Seton Academy will host a Greek Letter Organization Night from 7 – 8:30pm. Parents and students are invited to hear from representatives of many Greek organizations that are represented on campuses across the country. This will give parents an opportunity to learn how these organizations contribute to the academic life during college as well as post graduation. Philanthropic endeavors, social networking and business connections will be discussed in a panel setting. After the formal presentation, families will be able to speak to representatives on an individual basis. If you are a parent who wants to learn well in advance about the Greek Letter Organizations before your student arrives on campus or if you are a member of a Greek Letter Organization, please join us for this evening of discovery. For more information, please contact Ms. Becky Schmitt at 708-339-8963 or at rschmitt@seton-academy.org. dmoretti Sat, 05 Nov 2011 21:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3957 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3959 Photo: Student Council Officers pack items. (L-R) Falon Young, Kaitlyn O’Connell, Emma Hughes, Brandon Narcisse. dmoretti Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3959 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3953 Photo: Infant Jesus of Prague School Kindergarten student, Ava Lang presents her Saint pennant at IJP Church in remembrance of All Saints Day. The event was commemorated by an All School Mass for students of the school. schorak Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3953 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3952 Photo: Infant Jesus of Prague School honored students who exemplified Gospel-based values and positive behaviors on November 4, 2011. They are (front row from left) Daniel Carter, Janna Williams, (2 nd row from left) Quentin Leak, Natalia Truesdale, Luke Klupchak, Leah Jordan, Hailey Rotondi, (3rd row from left) Bianca Faso, Ryan Brown, Dawn Triche, Alec Gonzalez, David Triche, (back row from left) Keenan Lewis, Oyinda Nelson, Aliyah Griffin and Jade Jackson. Not pictured is Luke Venegas. schorak Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3952 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3948 St Juliana 's Academic Team, which includes Clare B., Joseph C., Giuliana C., Claire D., James O., Adam O., and Kyle S., participated in the Notre Dame High School Academic Bowl for 8 th graders. The competition began on October 18th, where the Juliana team was undefeated. The team returned on October 25th to participate in the final matches. St Juliana won second place out of 20 schools competing. Congratulations! roseg Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3948 http://schools.archchicago.org/news/?ArticleID=3951 In preparation for the fall play, Twelve Angry Jurors , Queen of Peace High School’s cast and crew members spent an afternoon in the courtroom of his Honor, James F. Holderman, chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinoisat the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. Bridget Kancler, director, wanted to expose students to an actual courtroom prior to creating the acting space for the play and portraying the roles of the jurors. St. Laurence High School cast and crew members joined the field trip that encompassed visiting the court room, sitting in the jury box, asking questions of the Judge and his staff, as well as interacting with attorney, John Kennedy (father of Queen of Peace senior and stage manager Colleen Kennedy). Students listened carefully to another judge during questioning of prospective jurors. The play , Twelve Angry Jurors , is an intense drama that becomes personal for each character. Every juror perceives the defendant and the circumstances of the case differently. Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and each person’s definition of “truth” is brought to the forefront. The jurors’ final verdict and how they reach it will engage and challenge viewers with powerful scenes that keep the audience on the edge of their seats through an unforgettable dramatic encounter. The real-time courtroom experience will serve as inspiration that the student actors can tap into during their upcoming performances. The presentation of Twelve Angry Jurors will take place at Queen of Peace High School, located at 7659 South Linder in Burbank, on November 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m. and November 19 at 8:00 p.m. The cost for tickets is $5 for students and seniors, and $8 for adults. Tickets are available at the door, and the entrance to the auditorium is on the north side of the building. For more information, go to www.queenofpeacehs.org or call 708-458-7600. Queen of Peace High School, a Catholic Dominican college preparatory high school for 50 years, educates and empowers diverse young women in an environment that inspires academic excellence. The school is located at 7659 S. Linder Ave. in Burbank, IL. For more information, call 708-458-7600 or visit our web site at www.queenofpeacehs.org . dmoretti Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:03:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3951