The 3rd and 4th graders are learning about the states that make up the region of the southeast. Today was a perfect day to "travel" to the state of Louisiana and learn about Mardi Gras.
impromptu playdate with 7th graders and kindergarten pe!
Today in English, the 5, 6, and 7th grades all had different activities focused around Matdi Gras. Some reaserched, some worked on comprehension, and everyone learned something new! 5th grade pictured
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Our school has been nominated to receive a free #TinySaints charm of our patron saint for each student, and a free custom t-shirt for each staff member!
Just scan our unique QR code, or go to TinySaints.com to vote for Saint Edward Catholic School in Chillicothe, IL! Also, please share with all of your family and friends- every vote increases our chances of winning this fun prize! Voting ends February 22nd.
✝️Blessed Buddy Day is always a fan favorite with our students! Here are some photos of 1st and 2nd graders dressed up for Character Day, and 2nd grade playing board games with their 7th grade Blessed Buddies! It's always a great day to be a Jaguar!🐆
Kindergarten and 5th Grade enjoyed Blessed Buddy "Character Day!"
Today our Student Council president, Megan, and vice president, Anna, went with Ms. Tomlin to the A.R.K. in Lacon to present them with a donation from our Penny Wars. We ended up raising $839.33! The winning class was the 3rd/4th grade! They will be enjoying an ice cream party on Monday! Thanks again for all of the donations that made our Penny Wars such a success! Go Jaguars!
Our 7th Graders took a trip to PND yesterday for Blue, Green, and White Day!
Today Mr. Toman (Paul) delivered the bars of soap and monetary donations to Karen from the HOI Blue Star Mothers. The care packages will be leaving with 139 members of the Air Guard unit out of Bartonville later this month and given out to deployed service members. Thank you again for your generosity!
The 8th Graders practiced their geometry skills by finding the surface area and volume of different shaped desserts. Of course they had to sample all the desserts afterwards! Who knew math could be so delicious!! 🍰 🎂
book fair open today until 130!!
Another Dustin Hawley tournament in the books! A great job and congratulations to all the teams that played. Everyone played, played hard, and played fair. A special congratulations goes out to our winners! St. Marys of Kickapoo took home our 3rd place trophy. St. Thomas had a hard fought game and took home 2nd place. And our championship trophy, which wasn't easy to earn, was won by St. Philomena, in overtime!! Thank you to all eho came out to watch and help and we cannot wait to do it again!
The boys basketball team won their first game of the Dustin Hawley Tournament! They will play again Friday at 4 PM. Come out and cheer on our Jaguars!! 🐆🏀📣
Tomorrow is our last day of Catholic School's Week
Another wonderful day during Catholic Schools' Week!
A lot can “change” (pun intended) in a day! The 1st/2nd Grade has taken over as the leader of the Penny Wars! It all comes down to tomorrow! Penny Wars will take place before school and during the luncheon tomorrow! Thank you for all of your support and donations!
Day 4 standings of the Penny Wars:
1st/2nd: 6649 points
3rd/4th: 4876 points
7th/8th: 3399 points
Kindergarten: 2379 points
5th/6th: 558 points
Teachers: -115 points
We had a great time with our 2nd annual Bible Bee! Congratulations to our winners, Annalise B, Sasha G, Ellie M, and Henry S! Thank you all of our participants for a great competition. And a big thank you to Jane Merdian and Deacon John for putting this fun Catholic Schools Week event together!
Check out our bulletin board this month! Thank you to Katey and Michelle for putting it together for us!
We had so much fun celebrating Stassi's 4th birthday today in preschool! So glad we got to celebrate with you!
There is a close race for 1st place! 3 classes are within 625 points! The teachers are still stuck in the negatives!
Day 3 standings of the Penny Wars:
7th/8th: 3640 points
1st/2nd: 3503 points
3rd/4th: 3015 points
Kindergarten: 1751 points
5th/6th: 625 points
Teachers: -685 points
The Penny Wars will continue through the luncheon on Friday and the winner will be announced on Monday!! All proceeds will be going to the Ark animal shelter in Lacon!
