Festival

This weekend was my first experience with the Saint Patrick Festival. This is by far the best festival I've ever attended. The activities were great, the food was delicious, the music was entertaining and the community involvement was outstanding!

Thanks to everyone who attended and a huge thank you to all of our coordinators and volunteers for making the event a success for our Parish and School.

And how about the auction? Way to go Jason!!!

I still can't believe Mr. Ed Donahue bought the hot tub...

Art Show 2011 Presented By Mrs. Rosie Haugen

A "HERO" essay published by our own graduate Paige Brown

Hero from ABC’s to 123’s

Can you imagine a kindergartener learning a life lesson? Let alone the math lesson?

One of the most vivid memories in my brain is the first day of kindergarten. I remember every last detail. I was wearing my brand new jumper and my white Peter Pan button down collared shirt. Stepping into the front doors of school I felt nervous and confused.  Coming to the threshold of the kindergarten classroom, I take one, two, yet another step and there I was. Suddenly the feeling of nervousness and insecurity were gone because of the sweet voice that greeted me with a smile. Thinking nothing of it I ran off to play. This person with the loving smile is Mrs. Walsh, my kindergarten teacher, my Michigan hero, and the most memorable person you will ever meet. She is also the person who held my hands in becoming the smart, independent young woman I am today.

When I was well past my kindergarten days she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the news would have worried me more if I had not been taught by her that a loving heart, a kind soul, and an intimate love for Jesus Christ could easily be stronger than any army. She soon recovered and is now cancer free.

Everything my other teachers taught me are going to help me get a job and build my mental capacity, but Mrs. Walsh taught me things to help me be a stronger more independent person and that is something I will always be grateful for.

From the AD

Fall Sports - 2011-2012 School Year

 

We were notified by GRACEAC that the fall sport programs may begin practice on Aug 15th, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year.  Please make sure to complete the sports interest worksheet ASAP and either send back into school office or e-mail scott@bpsalesstaffing.com.  Fall sports offered thru St Pats and GRACEAC include volleyball, football and boys soccer.  Please indicate your interest and remember all athletes MUST have a physical on file with AD to begin practice.  Sports physicals are good for one year from the date of the physical.

 

I hope we have enough interested girls to field a volleyball team again this year.  If that is indeed the case, we may also be seeking a coach for the volleyball team.  If anyone has interest in coaching please contact Scott Spanbauer at scott@bpsalesstaffing.com or by phone (616) 635-0451.  Coaching is on a volunteer basis and does require the completion of "Protecting God's Children" workshop.  The season begins in August and end of year tournaments are usually held near the end of October.  Time commitments would include 2-3 practices during the week plus games and tournament play.  You may direct any questions regarding coaching to my e-mail or phone above.

 

Track Uniform Reminder

 

If you have not already done so, please make sure to return all track uniforms to the school office ASAP.  I will be doing an inventory of uniforms, equipment, etc to determine needed items for 2011-2012 at the end of this school year.  Please return uniforms with name so I can cross reference.  Thanks!