From Ryan, Grade 7:

“Each play showed the saint’s life or good deed. I learned from the play that you should always stand up for what you believe in, no matter what happens. You should always be strong in your faith…”

THE SAINTS

Grade 6

St. Patrick

St. Claire

Grade 7

St. Stephen

Grade 8

The Seven Servites

St. Bernardine

The plays were acted out on November 7th for Grades 4 – 8, and on November 9th for Pre-K to Grade 3.

To view more photos, please follow the link: The Saints Play 2011.

Ms. Savage, Grade 8, and Pre-K bless the bulbs before planting

October 11, 2011 – Grade 8 boys dug more than 275 holes around the school yard and garden for our annual bulb planting activity. Each class blessed the bulbs before planting them. We expect to see the flowers in Spring 2012.

Follow the link for pictures of Bulb Planting Fall 2011. (Special thanks to Mr. Martin and Mrs. Perez for taking the pictures!)

Ms. De Leon with Grade 7 Scholastic Olympics winners

Bayonne, NJ – The seventh grade participated in Scholastic Olympics at Marist High School in Bayonne on May 10, 2011. Saint Francis Academy placed second overall.

In addition, trophies were awarded to the following students:

• Joseph Koegel – 3rd place in Social Studies
• Danzel Estrada – 3rd place in Spelling
• Christian Raslowsky – 2nd place in Math
• Brandon Perez – 2nd place in Art
• Jessica Heim – 2nd place in Computer
• John Morin – 1st place in Science

Congratulations Grade 7!

The students heard “first hand” stories from Revolutionary War veterans. Afterwards, the classes took a tour of the State House which included a walk through of Gov. Christie’s office and the Assembly and Senate Chambers. Reading about our past is not the same as listening stories from actual veterans.

SFA File photo: the inside of the State House dome.

Below are some of the students’ experience….

GRADE 5

Katherine
“The Old Barracks Museum was so much fun. We went back to 1792. We learned how much they used to pay them. It was fantastic and I loved it! I was also scared when they shot the gun. It was awesome!”

Geraldine
“The Old Barracks Museum was fantastic and educational. It had so many fun things. The actors acted so many things out, as we went back to the past. I had so much fun.”

Kavi
“One actor posed as a corporal serving in the Continental Army during the year 1777, and he taught us how to load and shot a musket…. Another actor posed as a surgeon’s maid, and showed us the primitive, and painful ways of taking care of a wound or disease….. From the ear-popping musket firing to the gruesome medical methods used during the Revolutionary War, the museum painted me a vivid picture of what life was like serving in the Continental Army during the year 1777, and I hope to visit it again soon.”

GRADE 6

Ambar
“We learned about the Revolutionary War. I had an awesome time learning how to fire a musket, the defense system against the British, and exploring the vast State House. I liked how everything was organized and factual. What I enjoyed the most was the part of learning about the small pox. The introduction was funny. The field trip was most definitely educational and interesting.”

Thomas
“We went back in time to the Revolutionary War. This fun learning experience surprised me because it was an act rather than a museum. My favorite part was the doctor. He was hilarious.”

Follow the link for some photos of the Field Trip to the Old Barracks and NJ State House.

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Thank you Mr. Martin for taking the pictures and for the writeup.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at Sts. Joseph and Michael Church

Feb. 11, 2011 – Grades 4 through 8 students of St. Francis Academy visited Sts. Joseph and Michael Church to honor Our Lady of Lourdes. A short prayer service was offered following the procession. Check out the photos HERE. Follow the link to learn more about Our Lady of Lourdes.