The Preschool Concert was last night and was full of smiles, songs, and laughs as we enjoyed the wonder of little voices!
The third grade and sixth grade students put on their Jesse Tree presentation yesterday. They adorned a Jesse tree with illustrated ornaments that represent the people, prophesies, and events leading up to the birth of Jesus. This connects the Old Testament to Jesus' birth.
We love hanging out with our buddies, especially when we get to spend time on a special project, like the 1st and 4th grade classes did yesterday!
St. Mark’s students competed in the Moline First Lego League regional on Saturday. St. Mark’s sent two Lego League teams - Gold and Blue.
The Gold Team won the Breakthrough Award. This award goes to the team that demonstrates a shining example of excellent Core Values. They show that they truly understand that what they discover is more important than what they win.
The Blue Team won the Robot Design Award which goes to a team that uses outstanding programming principles and solid engineering practices to develop a robot that is mechanically sound, durable, efficient and highly capable of performing challenge missions.
The Blue Team will advance to the Sectional Tournament next month.
Congratulations to all 20 of our SMS Lego team members on an excellent performance at regionals!!
Wednesday was a really rad day! 3rd and 4th grade celebrated the 80th day of school with lots of fun activities and some totally tubular throwbacks, from Runts to leg warmers and music through the decade too!
Grant peace, justice and prosperity to our peoples; for we entrust to your care all that we have and all that we are, our Lady and Mother. We wish to be entirely yours and to walk with you along the way of complete faithfulness to Jesus Christ in His Church; hold us always with your loving hand.
5th grade wrote and performed skits about the water cycle using props they made themselves or brought from home.
Thank you to all the volunteers and participants for coming out for our Santa Breakfast! What a wonderful time to share in the holiday cheer!
The Santa Breakfast is happening but there's still time! Santa is hanging around until 1:00, and you can get breakfast and cookies and fun until 2:00!
Father, this second week of Advent, keep us in perfect peace as our mind stays on the truth of your powerful love. Thank you for your mighty, sovereign hand. Help us to trust fully in you and rest in the peace that you offer.
All are welcome to join us in a Living Rosary on Tuesday, December 12th, as we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Preschool students had a blast making gingerbread houses this week! Using their hand muscles to spread frosting, open wrappers and place candies and sweets on their houses is a fun way to build strength. Plus, it's always exciting to sneak a few licks of frosting!
Please join the PSA on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 for their monthly meeting. PSA is vital in helping to support our students, teaches and families at SMS and we would love all the help we can get!
Kindergarten students had a fun walk through school as they went on a letter and number hunt!
On our early dismissal days, our students work on building their social and emotional learning skills. Third grade did their Friendzy lesson focused on "respond instead of react". Students performed skits that demonstrated this skill. We have some performers in this class!
On this special day, may the purity of the Immaculate Conception inspire you and bring peace to your heart. Happy Feast Day!
Eighth grade students are in their Art Era as they make some fun disco balls. It's a fun way to reinforce the concepts of tints and shades.
Santa? I know him! 3rd grade students are working on their very own Jolly Big Guy and getting in the holiday spirit!
Our preschool students will hold their Christmas Concert on December 19th at 6:00. All are invited to attend and listen to the preschool children.
We invite you to our Christmas program on December 14th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6:00. Students should dress nicely, no jeans. Students will enter with their parents or guardians and sit with their class until the end of the program. Please enjoy the entire concert with us.
