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Living Stations of the Cross
Fifth grade St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School students presented a live performance of the Stations of the Cross to Kindergarten-12th graders at St. Anne Catholic Church on March 15th and 16th. They reviewed and reflected on the Passion & Death of Jesus and anticipated the celebration of His Resurrection. The Stations of the Cross are a 14-step Catholic devotion that commemorates Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. Throughout Lent, students in grades 6-12 have visited St. Anne Church each Friday to pray the Stations of the Cross as a group.
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Coding & Robotics Course Comes to St. Anne-Pacelli
Elementary school students at St. Anne-Pacelli are combining the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology in new weekly
coding and robotics classes. Throughout the 4th quarter of the 2016-2017 school year, 2nd through 5th graders will learn how to write computer programs that control how Sphero, a robot ball, rolls and appears. The lessons teach math, physics and computer science concepts using hands-on, engaging activities. Mrs. Elizabeth Parker, St. Anne-Pacelli Lower School Science Teacher, will be using robots and SPRK lessons donated to St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School by a St. Anne Church parishioner.
To celebrate the launch of the new class, St. Anne-Pacelli students witnessed an up-close, exciting demonstration in robotics by teachers and students from THINC College & Career Academy. Representatives from the charter school for high school students in Troup County, Ga., brought a robot they designed, built and programmed to St. Anne-Pacelli on March 8th.
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National History Day
Eighth graders William Norman, Cara Miles, Emilee Fleck, Valerie Delgado, Anna Ranieri, Ian Eikelberry, William Wayman, Ashlyn Jenkins, Gabrielle Fox, Christina Wells, Jessica Clover, Enrique Dickerson and Marcel Dawson did an awesome job representing St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School at the LaGrange College National History Day Regional Competition on March 17th! Special congratulations to Cara Miles, Enrique Dickerson and William Norman. Their projects were selected to move on to the state-level competition at Mercer University in April.
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Students Study Abroad
Twenty-four St. Anne-Pacelli high school students and three St. Anne-Pacelli teachers are back from a 12-day foreign exchange study program with students from Liceo Scientifico Linguistico Redi Arezzo, a high school near Tuscany, Italy. During their trip, St. Anne-Pacelli students were hosted by the families of the students from Arezzo who visited our school in November 2016. They celebrated Mass with Pope Francis in Rome, as well as visited Florence, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum during their stay.
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Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal is a March Mystery reader at St. Anne-Pacelli
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Mrs. Lambert celebrates Pi Day (3/14) with her 4th and 5th grade mathematicians
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Mayor Teresa Tomlinson visits to talk about her alma mater, Sweet Briar College
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Viking of the Month
Congratulations to our
March 2017 Viking of the Month Awardees: Riley Conner, PK3; Hayden Turner, PK4; Ella Townsend, Kindergarten; Brendan Walrath, 1st Grade; Bradley Sandy, 2nd Grade; Marcus Latimore, 3rd Grade; Jared Klein, 4th Grade; Joseph Dawson, 5th Grade; Owen Whittemore, 6th Grade; Mercedes Turiel, 7th Grade; and Emilee Fleck, 8th Grade.
St. Anne-Pacelli's new Viking of the Month Program celebrates individual academic successes, as well as student con
tributions to the school community at large. Each month, one student from each Lower School grade level will be named Viking of the Month. These students will be recognized after a school Mass and enjoy a special pizza lunch. At St. Anne-Pacelli, we value our students' awesome accomplishments, and look forward to continuing to recognize them on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
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Best-Mannered Teacher
St. Anne-Pacelli 6th grader Charlotte Parker wrote an essay entitled "A Teacher Who Inspires Me" to nominate Middle School Religion Teacher Mrs. Mary Denise Espiritu for this year's National League of Junior Cotillions Greater Columbus Chapter's Best-Mannered Teacher contest. Mrs. Espiritu was one of seven teachers presented the special award during the organization's Grand Spring Ball earlier this month. "As teachers, we share so much of ourselves, usually without ever knowing if we are making an impact. It was so touching to know that Charlotte chose to acknowledge me in such a special way," said Mrs. Espiritu.
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Spring Sports Wrap-Up
Vikings Baseball
The Vikings Varsity Baseball Team has seen big victories over traditional region foes like Manchester, as well as larger schools like Carver and Spencer. The first Diamond Day was a fundraising success and will be continued in the future. In case you missed it, WLTZ-TV did a nice feature story on 11th grader McCartney Witsell, a former Vikings Softball player who hopes to play Vikings Baseball during her senior year.
Our Middle School Vikings Baseball players are celebrating a 6-5 March 27th home win over Calvary Christian School.
Vikings Golf
The Varsity Golf Team finished in 2nd place during a four-school match against Schley County, Chattahoochee County and Shaw High School on March 28th at Red Oak Golf Course. Over Spring Break, high school golf
ers played in an
Invitational Golf Tournament at Chateau Elan. "The Vikings played well with an 11th place finish out of 24 teams from across the state," said Coach Greg Jordan.
The JV Golf Team is celebrating a March 28th
victory over Richards and Arnold Middle Schools. Eighth graders Ian Eikelberry and Gabriel Rangel both posted great scores, with Gabriel shooting a 48 and Ian posting a 44 which was the low round of the match for the medalist position. Thanks to everyone who supported the Vikings Golf Raffle earlier this month which raised $3,125!
Vikings Soccer
The Vikings Boys' Varsity Soccer team is 6-0 this month while beating Brookstone 2-0 along the way. The team has outscored opponents 33-1 and is also undefeated in region play. The season will wrap up with games against two big region rivals - Stratford Academy and Mount de Sales Academy - as well as crosstown teams Columbus High School and Shaw High School.
The Vikings Girls' Varsity Soccer team has picked up in the middle of the season going 3-3 along the way. The team has improved greatly over the past couple of weeks and are now 3-2 in the region going into the last quarter of the season. The Middle School Vikings Soccer Teams have three home games left this season - March 30th versus Sanford Academy, and March 31st and April 6th against Wynnbrook Christian School. The boys' team remains undefeated for the third year in a row, and the girls' team is gaining strength with each game they play.
Vikings Tennis
The Vikings High School Tennis Team continues to have good season! The boys are 2-1 in our region and the girls are 1-2 in our region. Jordyn Dawson and Sarah Bouthillier are undefeated in Girls Singles.
Be sure to check out our school calendar to find details about upcoming games, matches and tournaments. Come on out and support your St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings!
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Congratulations to St. Anne-Pacelli 12th grader Brandon Newton on being named to the Ledger-Enquirer's 2016-2017 All-Bi-City Swimming First Team! He is one of only 14 swimmers in the city recognized on this honorary team!
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St. Anne-Pacelli 12th grader Avery Ross will continue to participate in athletics at the collegiate level. Surrounded by family, coaches and friends, Avery signed to play baseball at LaGrange College during a special ceremony on March 17th.
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Spring Swing Golf Tournament
Enjoy playing golf? Make plans to play in the 3rd Annual St. Anne-Pacelli Spring Swing Golf Tournament at Godwin Creek Golf Course this Saturday, April 1st at 1 p.m.! This tournament is open to all youth and adult golfers. The cost to enter is $15/person. To pre-register to play, please contact
David Ranieri
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Spring Boston Butt Fundraiser
Love BBQ? The Vikings Booster Club has extended the deadline to purchase Boston Butts
online
until Monday, April 3rd. Funds raised by the sale of Boston Butts this spring will support the effort to air condition our school's gym. Each Boston Butt costs $30. You may pick up your BBQ Center Cut Boston Butt on Deimel Field on Friday, April 7th from 3 to 7 p.m. or Saturday, April 8th from 9 a.m. until Noon.
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Empty Bowl Event Provides 13,000 Meals
Thanks to your support, St. Anne-Pacelli's Empty Bowl Luncheon & Day of the Arts raised enough money and canned food donations to provide St. Anne Community Outreach 13,000 meals for the hungry in our community!
Patrons enjoyed selecting a handcrafted ceramic bowl - lovingly made by St. Anne-Pacelli students - and receiving a modest yet delicious meal of soup, bread and dessert during the March 5th event. Student artwork was also on display, and student musicians and thespians performed.
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Lower School Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to St. Anne-Pacelli's Lower School Media Center Monday, April 3rd-Thursday, April 6th from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Friday, April 7th from 8 until 11:30 a.m. You will find a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level.
Preview featured titles now. Can't make it to the Book Fair? You may shop
online until April 17th.
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Lower School Art Show
Please make plans to attend our Lower School Art Show, to be held Tuesday, April 4th from 6 to 8 p.m. in St. Anne Church's Visitation Hall. Each student in Kindergarten-8th grades will have a piece of his/her art framed and on display. You may purchase your child's masterpiece for $30. A portion of each sale will support St. Anne-Pacelli's Lower School Art Department.
Can't attend, but interested in purchasing your child's artwork? You may send a check for $30, made payable to St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, to your child's homeroom teacher prior to the Art Show. Please mark "LS Art Show Purchase" in the memo line of your check.
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11th Annual Spring Event
Mark your calendar for St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School's 11th Annual Spring Event: Saturday, April 29th from 7 to 10 p.m. in St. Anne Church's Visitation Hall. This year's theme is Viking Casino Night. The Spring Event is the Home & School Association's biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this year's event will be used to help purchase a new air conditioning system for the school's Gym.
Event attendees, who must be at least 21 years old, will enjoy an evening of fabulous food & drinks, silent & live auctions, and maybe a friendly "wager" or two! Each attendee will receive $25,000 in "funny money," two drink tickets and will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres from Buckhead Steak and Wine the evening of the event. Pre-sale event reservations cost $35 per person and may be made
online until Thursday, April 27th. Evening-of-the-event, at-the-door admissions will be $50 per person.
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Sign Up for Summer Camps
It's time to
register your camper for summer fun at St. Anne-Pacelli!
Camp Viking is a full-day camp featuring games, arts & crafts, and other activities, with a different theme each week. Book your camper for the entire summer, or choose only the weeks you need.
Camp ACE offers a variety of specialty half-day camps focused on Athletics, Creativity and Education.
All camps are held at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School. Participants DO NOT have to be St. Anne-Pacelli students. View the details of each camp option and select what works for you!
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STAY CONNECTED!
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School
706.561.8232
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