News and Notes from SPV School
Isabella Sierra: Spelling Bee C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N !
St. Pius V School Congratulates Isabella Sierra, 4th Grade winner of the
Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools Council III Spelling Bee!
Isabella did a fantastic job and made us all so proud.
We would also like to congratulate Benjamin Murray, 2nd Place in the 8th Grade division, and Alex Moreno, 4th Place in the 7th Grade division. All of our students who competed put forth a valiant effort and represented our school with honor. Well done, Pride!
An Incredible Honor for One of Our Own: Mr. Mark Zacek
Each year when we celebrate Catholic Schools Week we choose a different theme for each day. Thursday, February 2nd was our Teacher Appreciation Day, and we can nevery say enough about our wonderful teachers. Each one gives so much to this school and we are incredibly blessed to have them. That day we also recognized the accomplishments of one of our particularly extraordinary teachers: Mark Zacek. We were informed this week that Mr. Zacek was chosen to receive a Distinguished Service Award from the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Catholic Schools. We could not be more proud of Mr. Zacek, and we are pleased to share a few of his accomplishments with you.
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St. Pius V School Celebrates Peacemakers
"Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek,
but a means by which we arrive at that goal."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Those words, spoken more nearly 45 years ago, are as true today as they were then. So many of Chicago's neighborhoods that are still striving for that distant goal, but the students at St. Pius V School in Pilsen are living examples of Dr. King's words.
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Peacemaker Award Ceremony Pictures...
First Grade Performs with the Joffrey Ballet!
Congratulations to Mrs. Williams' first grade class for their excellent dance performance with the Joffrey Ballet! Just before we let out for Christmas break, our 1st graders put on an amazing show in front of their schoolmates and parents. They had been practicing for months and boy did it pay off! This wonderful opportunity program was partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and brought to SPV by the Big Shoulders Fund, who have been supporting
Chicago Catholic Schools for more than 25 years. Thank you!
Dance Performance Pictures...
Ms. Moochie Gives a Special Gift to SPV School
St. Pius V School is thrilled to be part of a literary project that has been more than a year in the making. Ms. Moochie (Moochie Twellman) is a Chicago children's author and friend of SPV School. Last fall, she visited Ms. Williams, Ms. Blaida and all of the students in the First Grade classroom to share her love of literature. She also enlisted the students to help with an exciting project: working together to write a children's book!
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What a Wonderful Winter Warm-Up!
We had such a blast at the Winter Warm-Up on November 30th! Thank you to everyone who came out and partied to support SPV School. More than 50 people attended and we raised over $400! More importanty, we offered a great opportunity for alumni, parents and friends of the school to connect with each other. We will do it again soon!
Winter Warm-Up Pictures...
Congratulations to the 2011 Flag Football Champs: The Pride!
Congratulations to the SPV Pride Flag Football Team! They won their game on Saturday and took home the CHAMPIONSHIP!! We are so proud of all of you. A big thank you to our coaches, Mr. Eduardo Diaz and Mr. Jorge Trejo. Great job to everyone involved!
Championship Game Pictures...
Francis Cardinal George Visits SPV for Lend a Shoulder Day 2011
St. Pius V School would like to thank the Big Shoulders Fund for giving us the opportunity to participate in Lend a Shoulder Day! Our students were thrilled to meet Francis Cardinal George and loved working with all of the LASD volunteers. We were honored to be able to share our successes with such a caring group of visitors. You can all come back any time!
LASD Pictures...
November 2011 Classroom of the Month: 1st Grade!
SPV School would like to congratulate November's Classroom of the Month: 1st Grade! Students in Ms. Janine Williams' classroom are some of the busiest kids in Chicago. Because 1st grade is such an important developmental year for kids, Ms. Williams makes sure that every day is jam packed with unique, creative activities. Along with their regular school work, here are some of the things a typical week in 1st grade might include:
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First Grade Pictures...
HS Day Gives Students a Glimpse into Their Future
Can you believe that our 8th grade students are already choosing their high schools for next year? It's true! The next six months will be a whirlwind for the graduating class of 2012 as they wrap up their year, pick their school and prepare for their futures. That whirlwind officially kicked up this week at our annual High School Day.
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High School Day Pictures...
Some Special Guests Join Us for All Saints Day
SPV students attended our annual school mass for All Saints Day, remembering some of the great holy men and women who made a positive impact on our world. Kindergarten students dressed as St. Francis of Assisi and St. Elizabeth, among others. The presentations were beautiful and the kids were adorable!
All Saints Mass Pictures...
October 2011 Classroom of the Month: Kindergarten!
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SPV School would like to congratulate October's Classroom of the Month: Kindergarten! Students in Ms. Liz Lucarelli and Mrs. Socorro Davila's classroom are on their way to being great writers, practicing letters and writing more words every day. Students also spend plenty of time reading. “I love to read books!” says Leah, pointing to the classroom library.
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Miles and Smiles: Welcome to Running Club!
As she rounded the corner and trotted into the parking lot, Jessica was huffing, puffing and smiling from ear to ear. "I finished another mile!" she shouted, holding up her popsicle sticks.
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SPV Students Spread Peace
Peacemaking is the most important value taught here at St. Pius V School. Peace is at the center of every lesson we teach and in the heart of every SPV graduate. For that reason, Peace Day is one of the most important days of our school year.
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Meet our Superkids in Second Grade!
"Plant your bulbs in the long boxes," the class read in unison, "Then you can have lunch." The second grade students were anxious to find out what happened to Alf and Ettabetta, the main characters in today's Superkids story.
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Are You Ready for Some Flag Football?
At St. Pius V School, we do our best to offer a wide variety of before- and after-school programs. This year, we will be offering a few new opportunities, beginning with our brand new Flag Football team!
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¡Que Viva México!
Our students got a special treat as mariachis Mexico Vivo visited our school to celebrate El Grito de Dolores, or Mexican Indepence Day. We would like to thank Mexico Vivo, particularly one very special member, Enrique Leon, a 6th grade student here at SPV.
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September 2011 Classroom of the Month: Early Education!
SPV School would like to congratulate September's Classroom of the Month: Early Education! Students in Ms. Ethel Humphrey's and Ms. Liz Gracia's classroom are three- and four-years-old. Many of them are starting school for the very first time. Students in EE are busily learning their letters, numbers and shapes, but there is so much more to this amazing classroom.
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St. Pius V Students Commemorate the September 11th Attacks
"Thank you for keeping us safe," One student wrote.
Ms. Morice's 4th grade class is learning to write friendly letters this morning. Often, students learning this skill write letters to sports stars or pop singers, but these students are writing to real heroes. Each student is composing a letter to be sent to New York City Fire Department first responders who raced to the twin towers on September 11th, 2001.
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St. Pius V School Welcomes 3 New Teachers!
SPV would like to welcome Ms. Annie Scholl, Mr. Sean Mundy and Ms. Mary Blaida, the newest members of the SPV Family!
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Welcome Back!
We are proud to open up for our 139th year at SPV School! As always, the beginning of the year is full of excitement as our students meet their new teachers and welcome newly enrolled classmates. We are so fortunate this year to welcome 45 new students to SPV! Please click here for some highlights from our first morning back. We're glad you're here!
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2010-2011 School Year