A short prayer service preceded the event. The school Student Council led the short prayer service as our award-winning school choir sang beautiful praise songs.

We gathered in front of the school and walked around the blocks to Jose Marti on 21st Street. This year’s walkathon is the second time our school had used Jose Marti’s field.

The Cheerleaders in action:

Sack Race:

The Bean Bag Game — wait for it :-)

Thank you very much to all the teachers, Sisters, and parents who made this fun-filled event possible. Special thanks to the Union City Police Department for escorting and giving us safety the entire time.

Follow the link to view our 6th Annual Walkathon 2012 Photo album.

Before receiving their First Holy Communion, the 2nd Graders went to confession to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on April 24, 2012 in the school chapel. A small reception with their family and friends followed at the auditorium.

Please follow the link for more photos: 2nd Grade Reconciliation (Thank you Mrs. Perez and Mrs. Mancha for sharing your pictures!)

On April 26, 2012, Mr. Martin and four 7th Grade boys participated in the annual Pirate Open held at Seton Hall.  The Pirate Open is an academic challenge for the 7th and 8th grade boys from regional schools. Well done, boys!

Participants:

• Espino, David
• Ross, Ryan
• Quintas, Robert
• Shah, Chirayu
• COACH: Mr. Martin

On April 28, 2012, Brandon Perez of 8th grade received an award certificate and a gift certificate for his drawing for West New York Leones Cubanos De Hudson Lions Club. Congratulations, Brandon!

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GRADE 7 JEOPARDY PARTICIPANTS

“Left Wing” Team (2nd Place)

• Brucalerie, Charles
• Grullon, Ambar (Captain)
• Keenan, Patrick
• Polanco, Nichole
• Reyes, Anthony

“The Chosen Five” Team (3rd Place)

• Brucalerie, Catherine
• Diaz, Samantha
• Espino, David
• Jandora, Thomas
• Quintas, Robert (Captain)

“The Robotic Brains” Team (5th Place)

•  Cedillo, Mauricio
• Palma, Gabriel (Captain)
• Puell, Bruce
• Vite, Brando

“The Dreamers” Team

• Caloni, Justin
• Clark, Johanna (Captain)
• Clarke, Nicole
• Dahie. Steven
• Seo, Michael

“Out of the Box” Team

• Andrade, Veronica
• Callegari, Andres
• Fields, Morgan
• Ross, Ryan
• Shah, Chirayu (Captain)

PHOTOS of the event:

Congratulations to all grade 7 participants! Thank you teachers, sisters, and parents for all your support!

Special thanks to Mr. Clarke for taking the photos!

Christian Raslowsky with Ms. Savage, Mrs. Giallombardo, Sr. Catherine, Sr. Una, and Sr. Dora

March 31, 2012 – Christian Raslowsky of 8th grade won first place in the annual Catholic Challenge at Newark Archdiocese. More than 100 students from various Catholic schools across New Jersey participated in the event. Congratulations, Christian!

Brandon and Robert with Science Teacher Mrs. Cassidy

March 20, 2012 – Robert Quintas of 7th grade and Brandon Perez of 8th Grade win gold and silver medals respectively in the 54th Hudson County Science Fair Elementary Level. More than 200 students from around the county participated. Congratulations, Robert and Brandon!

St. Francis Academy participants:

SFA Participants with their teacher Mrs. Cassidy

• Miranda Stern – 5th grade – “Pollution“
• Nicolette Racz – 6th grade – “Can we use water to run a car?“
• Nicole Clarke – 7th grade – “Can the color of your roof affect the temperature inside your house or building?“
• Robert Quintas – 7th grade – “Does the change in temperature affect magnetism?” (GOLD)
• Andrew Perez – 8th grade – “Fermentation“
• Brandon Perez – 8th grade – “Does the temperature of the water affect the tornado’s eye?” (SILVER)

Congratulations to all the participants and thank you to all the Sisters, teachers, and parents for your untiring support!

Brandon’s Thoughts on his last Science Fair

“Since I was in 5th grade, I have always looked forward to the Science Fair because of what it represents and the challenging experience. I was lucky enough to win 1st place four times (5th – 8th in SFA). It is an honor, nnot only to win first place at St. Francis Academy, but also to be able to compete with so many talented students with great Science projects at SFA and at the Jersey Journal’s annual Hudson County Science Fair at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ….

… I am thankful for the education that I have received from my teachers and the support that the Franciscan Sisters have always given me. They are the ones that make our school so special.”