FEBRUARY 2017
SECTION One
children’s community school By Claire Lesher 4th Grade
Happy New Year! School is back in session from winter break. We are well-rested, and ready to go for another brilliant and fun semester. Over the holidays, we had several campus upgrades, which
we are excited about. The first phase of our Art room expansion has been completed. The letterpress printer has been moved into the Art room making it more accessible to our student body. We also have a dedicated space
for our ceramics studio. I can’t wait to get my hands messy! Outside, the stairs have been rearranged to allow us to utilize our brand-new deck where we will create additional art projects. All the classrooms have new smart boards, which I think is another good learning tool for everyone. We also have two portable smart boards, which we
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will use in the office to share the entire schools artwork or at the All School Meetings. Our class is going on a field trip to Caballero Canyon Trail, and a overnight trip to San Diego to learn more about the Kumeyaay tribe. Stay tuned for next month!
By Oona Holahan 12th Grade
With one month in the New Year already ending, Immaculate Heart students are off and running in a new semester. January was a busy time here at IH. After our holiday break, students returned to campus to finish up the first semester. Armed with “Finals Survival Kits” provided by CSF Club members, students waged their way through final exams week. A short break from classes followed, providing some needed rest and relaxation. With the launch of a new semester comes a range of new activities. The Genesians, the school’s theatre company, is in the midst of auditions for “Romeo & Juliet” – this year’s spring production. The middle school will open the month of February with a lively spirit week capped with a talent show. Other traditions continue this month: The sophomore class will participate in its Day of Recollection at St. Joseph’s Retreat Center in Rosemead. Immaculate Heart will also offer special guest presentations in classes as students observe Freedom from Chemical Dependence Week. And the BSA Club will host a special assembly in honor of Black History Month. Topping off the month will be one of the school’s significant traditions — the Junior Class Ring Ceremony. During this special event attended by parents and family members, the juniors will be officially welcomed as upperclasswomen. Each will receive a class ring and rose boutonniere. After the liturgy, many juniors will enjoy an informal lunch or outing with their senior ring sisters.
st. brendan By Will Martinez 8th Grade
February is an exciting month at St. Brendan School. First, we finish off and reflect on another successful Catholic Schools Week. We had a successful open house for parents, students and visitors and throughout the month will be accepting applications for fall. Our 2nd grade class led by Miss Green and Miss Herman will be visiting St. John of God Retirement and Care Home on Feb. 9. Of course, February wouldn’t be complete without Valentine’s Day. During the day, we host a school-wide game of Hush Day, a very beloved tradition at St. Brendan School. Later in the month, we welcome visitors from WASC coming for an accreditation visit. Our teachers and students are looking forward to showing all that we do at Saint Brendan. At St. Brendan’s School we look forward to our fun-filled month ahead.
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