Before Easter break, Montessori students began learning about the Last Supper. When they do this work, they pass the bread and say the words that Jesus spoke: "Take, this is my body."
#HolyThursday #LastSupper #Montessori #Triduum #HolyEucharist
Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me." ~ Luke 22:19
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HOLY THURSDAY – April 17th
[Mass of the Lord's Supper at Our Lady of Peace, 7 PM.
The evening Mass on Holy Thursday begins the Sacred Triduum. On this night we remember the Last Supper and celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. At the end of the liturgy, the sanctuary is stripped clean in preparation for the most somber of feasts, Good Friday.
Family Faith Activity: Talk about how Jesus is really present in holy Communion and how sharing in his body strengthens us to become the Body of Christ and to follow him each day.
Source: https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/walking-through.../
Grade 2 created "pollinators" using pompoms & pipe cleaners in Science recently. The pollinators visited different "flowers" & spread the pollen (crushed cheese puffs). Students discussed why certain pollinator designs worked better than others.
#Science #pollination #grade2
Our "Healthy Steps" walking club began last week! After school, students made teddy bear snacks using rice cakes, peanut butter, bananas, blueberries & a few chocolate chips. Then each class put on their pedometers & walked a mile to get their healthy steps in!
Grade 2 had an "egg-mazing" time before they went on Easter break! An egg hunt, frosting cookies, eating delicious treats & making cool creations using the spinning egg decorator made their class party a hit with all!
#EasterParty #decoratingeggs #grade2
🐙 Go under the sea, 🧪 experiment with science, 🎨 create art, 🦈 study sharks, 🪐 space, 🏕️ the great outdoors, AND survive traveling back in time to the 🏰 Medieval & 🦖Jurassic periods! Our summer programming is sure to keep your children entertained & academically stimulated, no matter which weeks they attend!
Visit stmaryschoolswormville.org/summer for more information & to register your Pre-K 3 through 5th grade child. Families do not need to attend St. Mary School to participate.
#slideintoSummer #MontessoriSummerAdventures #SummerSTREAM #SummerScholars #SMStheplacetoBEE
🐇🐣🌷 Miss Gon's Kindergarten class had some sweet Easter fun last week! Students discovered clues around the school (from the Easter Bunny himself!) that led them to an egg hunt in their classroom. They made an Easter craft together, then said their before meal prayers & had "The Last Snack" together as a class. They shared snack foods symbolic of Holy Week, Jesus's crucifixion & Resurrection.
#EasterFun #kindergarten #EasterBunny # HolyWeek #LastSnack #LastSupper #EggHunt
“Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest” (Mt 21:8).
Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter, commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover before his death as recounted in the Gospels.
🐰🌷Our 2nd graders are working on job applications... to be the Easter Bunny's helpers! Students chose whether they wanted to apply to be candy makers, egg decorators, egg fillers, or egg hiders, & give justification as to why they're right for that job. How cute!
The Knights of Columbus recently sponsored a Catholic Citizenship essay contest for our Middle School students & the winners were announced yesterday after school Mass. Congratulations to 6th graders Michaela, Alyssa, & Ava, 7th graders Abner, Abigail, & Andrew, & 8th graders Brendan, Lillian, & Jacob.
#CatholicCitizenship #KofC #middleschool #essaycontest
🏆 Congratulations to 2nd grader Bella C. on receiving the Diocesan Character Award for March! Bella exemplified "Sacrifice", or giving up something you want in order to help others. Our SMS March virtue was "Mercy", or caring for those who suffer. Virtue award winners were chosen from each grade level & special subject area - congratulations to all!
#March #virtues #characterEd #CatholicValues #TomorrowsLeaders #awardwinners
Before we put the pedal to the metal on Easter Break, middle school art students fashioned these creative cardboard cars! The construction and paint jobs are wonderful, take a look!
#artclass #middleschool
♟️Our Chess Club had their last meeting this week! Students learned so much about the "gymnasium of the mind" during their weekly matches. Thank you to Mr. Kelly & Mrs. Larson for running the club!
#chessclub #checkmate #middleschool #SMStheplacetoBEE
Happy Feast Day of St. Gemma, especially to those SMS students in Miss Kirwan's St. Gemma Faith Family!
St. Gemma was an Italian mystic, called the “Daughter of the Passion” because of her profound imitation of the Passion of Christ & experience of the stigmata, or wounds of Christ. Gemma wished to become a nun, but her poor health prevented her from being accepted. She offered this disappointment to God as a sacrifice. Though quiet & reserved, she always had a smile for everyone. Her symbol is a lily, symbolizing purity. She is the patron saint of students & pharmacists.
Feast Day: April 11
Symbol: Lily
Faith Families are groups of students, each represented by a Saint & led by one of our teachers. These mixed-grade-level groups sit together at school Masses, take turns leading the liturgy, & work together for special projects & events like Catholic Schools Week, Spirit Week & our end of year HSA Picnic.
#feastday #faithfamilies #StGemma #FAMILY #FAITH
☀️ Believe it or not, it’s time to make Summer plans for your children! Rising Pre-K3 - 5th graders are invited to join us for the summer at St. Mary School for Montessori Summer Adventures, Summer STREAM & Summer Scholars programs. Our Summer programs are open to the public, your child does not need to be enrolled at SMS to attend.
Each week will focus on a unique theme, check out the dates and times available at stmaryschoolswormville.org/summer or scan the QR code shown to register.
Questions? Contact the SMS Office at 716-689-8424 or office@stmaryschoolswormville.org
#slideintoSummer #BestSummerEver #MontessoriSummerAdventures #SummerSTREAM #SummerScholars #SMStheplacetoBEE
Our 8th grade class led us in the Stations of the Cross last Friday after school Mass. Praying the Stations during Lent is an excellent way to remind students of the story of Jesus’ Passion, but they are also doing more than just re-telling a story. When students participate in the Stations of the Cross, they are spiritually participating in the event that lies at the heart of Christianity.
#lent2025 #stationsofthecross #classof2025 #grade8
👤 Mrs. Picone's 1st graders went on a shadow hunt yesterday afternoon for Science! They had to draw the shadows they found, identify the light source, & predict which object was casting the shadow.
#grade1 #science #shadows #shadowhunt
🐝 🌷 🐜 🧺 Our Kindergarten class has been thinking Spring & exploring some of the buzzing and crawling insects that come with it! Miss Gon's students learned all about bees last week, & are practicing their writing skills this week making these adorable ant posters! What would you bring on a picnic if there weren't snowflakes outside today?
#bees #ants #picnic #thinkspring #kindergarten
¡Una lección deliciosa! Mrs. Hammond's grade 7 & 8 Spanish students ended their food unit by creating menus & presenting restaurant skits. They also made food to share for extra credit, including fruta con Tajin, flan, churros, pico de gallo, & guacamole!
🐜 Mrs. Witkowski's grade 3 scientists were so excited to set up an ant farm last week! The students will be observing how this amazing colony of harvester ants behave in a group & form tunnels to gather food. Great job 3rd grade!
#science #grade3 #antsy #antfarm #harvesterants
