from Fr. Timmerman

We are very excited to bring Jodee Blanco to Aquinas & St. Mary's Catholic schools. I have heard her speak twice at National Catholic Education Association conventions, and she is a very dynamic and gifted speaker! She empathizes very well with students that have been or are being bullied, as she was a victim of intense bullying herself.
 
Our goal is to inform students, teachers, staff, and parents about the dangers of bullying, and what everyone can do to end it.
 
We want as many people to come listen to her talk on September 6th at 7pm as possible. This presentation is for all parents and students of Aquinas-St. Mary's, David City Public, Shelby-Rising City, and East Butler.
 
This is a great opportunity for our school communities to come together and learn more about what we can do to stop a problem that causes many of our children to suffer, often times silently.
  Bullying Prevention Seminar for ALL
Weds. September 6th at 7 pm
Aquinas Catholic in David City
 
Bullying is preventing an estimated 160,000 children from attending school every day
 
NY Times bestselling author and bullying survivor turned activist, Jodee Blanco, will deliver a bullying survival and prevention seminar to the David City Community. Jodee is the author of four books on bullying, including the seminal New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing At Me. She travels to schools, sharing her story to save lives, and has spoken to over a half-million people worldwide.

Jodee's 90-minute family seminar and workshop will include:
  • Jodee's story of struggle as the target of severe school bullying, as well as what her parents and teachers did that helped; what didn't and why; and insights from the thousands of students she has worked with across the nation
  • Specific, practical advice for adults on how to intervene with a victim, bully or bystander, from the rare point of view of someone who's lived through it
  • Insights into the plight of the "adult survivor of peer abuse" and suggestions on how to overcome those open wounds from the past
Families are encouraged to attend and have the opportunity to speak with Jodee following the presentation.
Historic Eclipse 2017
August 21, 2017

Aquinas & St. Mary's Students (grades 1-12) traveled to St. Gregory the Great Seminary in Seward for the Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017. They were joined by three other schools:Bishop Neumann, St. Vincent de Paul, and Villa Marie Catholic School. Cheers erupted and students' jaws dropped as they watched the continued movement of the moon, allowing the beautiful diamond ring effect to appear.

Read more about the visit here.
Activities

ASK Night at Aquinas
Aquinas hosted an Aquinas Student Kickoff on Aug. 23rd. This event allowed high school students and parents to learn about opportunities for involvement in the upcoming year. Thank you to all moderators and students who represented an activity.

Athletics
St. Mary's
Open House and Ice Cream Social
St. Mary's had wonderful weather for the Ice Cream Social, much to the students delight! See more pics here.

Upcoming Alumni Events
Homecoming
Friday, Sept. 29th: FB vs. David City at 7pm

Aquinas Alumni Under the Tent
  • At DC Memorial Stadium
  • Get your alumni sticker
  • Bring the kids or grand-kids
    • FREE paw tattoos and popsicles
All Souls Day Mass
Thursday, Nov. 2nd at 8:10am

Phone-a-thon

Please note the date change, Nov. 5-6  

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