Teachers Learn about Autism and ADHD from Local Experts at November PLT Gathering
On Friday, November 6th teachers from the Federation schools gathered at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta for their Professional Learning Team meeting. The teachers heard from two speakers that afternoon, Heather Davidson, LCSW, Director of Youth Services for SSM Health St. Vincent's Behavioral Health at De Paul Hospital and Molly Murphy, MAT, SPE, Non-Public Diagnostics with Special School District. These expert speakers provided tips and techniques for teachers to use in their classrooms to help identify and respond to special needs of students, how to communicate with parents, when to refer for testing, etc. Both presenters were also available for Q&A and provided contact information for future questions.
Mission Moments
All of our schools bring the gospel to life in special ways throughout the days, weeks and months. Here are just a few recent examples:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Students Honored for Essays on Women Religious -
The winners of the Stories of Our St. Louis Sisters Essay Contest were honored at an awards ceremony held on November 5 at Incarnate Word Academy. At left, Peggy O’Brien, Principal of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School, with student Alexander R., OLG teacher Jesse Joiner, and student Jusza P. Alexander and Jusza were among the top winners of the contest sponsored by the Incarnate Word Foundation and the Catholic Education Center to promote awareness of the tremendous contributions of women religious to the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
St. Angela Merici Classroom Saints - Each grade level at St. Angela Merici School is choosing a saint to learn about this month. They will each decorate their classroom door with a summary of their chosen saint's life, and will celebrate that saint's life with their actions.
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Students Present Saints -
5th grade students at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne School recently presented the lives of several saints to their fellow students. They each memorized a brief summary about their chosen saint, and delivered to the audience as if they were the saint. A few also presented to the congregation at 10:30am mass on Nov. 1, All Saints Day.
Sacred Heart Students Going the Extra Mile - Sacred Heart School is hosting Mission Week Nov. 16-21. The theme is "Go the Extra Mile for Mission." It takes 84,480 pennies side by side to make a mile, so the goal is to raise $845 for the missions. All week long there will be opportunities for students to donate money which will go to various missionaries.
St. Norbert Students Honor Veterans on Veterans Day - On Wednesday Nov. 11, the feast of Martin of Tours, patron saint of soldiers, the St. Norbert school and parish community honored Veterans at Mass. "We are grateful to them and so proud of their wonderful service to let us realize that we are the land of the free and the home of the brave," said Mr. Watkins, principal.
St. Ferdinand Advent Concert & Grandparents Day - St. Ferdinand students in preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grades are preparing for a special Advent concert on Wednesday, December 9. There will be two performances: one in the morning for grandparents and special guests and another in the evening for parents and other parishioners.
CLN Students Prepare for Christmas Concert -
All the students at Christ Light of the Nations have begun their preparations for this year's Christmas Concert. The students are working hard on learning their portion of the program, as well as Rock Band, Concert Band, Choir, Guitar, and
Keyboard club. The students in Keyboard have learned that if you take a complicated piece and split it so that everyone has a part, it comes together and sounds great. The students will perform for their parents, family and friends at their Christmas Concert on December 17th at Trinity High School!
BTC Students Hit the Stage - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta students performed Disney's Alladin Jr. on Nov. 12. Students worked to prepare and produce the show with the help of Stages St. Louis.
