Catholic Schools Week 2019

Cool • Learn • Serve • Lead • Succe ed

A Supplement to The Intelligencer and the News-Register Thursday, January 24, 2019

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Students Dedicated to Serve What Is National Catholic Schools Week?

Since 1974, National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, which in 2019 is Jan. 27 - Feb. 2. The theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2019 is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Schools typically observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other activities for students, families, parishioners and community members.

Through these events, schools focus on the

value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.

Our Catholic schools throughout the Ohio Valley will celebrate administration, faculty, staff, students and alumni during this week! In addition, they will share the many accomplishments made throughout the year! Special events are planned! Members of the community are encouraged to stop by school or pick up a schedule of events during this week of CELEBRATION!

Motivated by the words of St. Teresa of Calcutta, “Do ordinary things with extraordinary love,” Our Lady of Peace School encourages students to not only live and act like Christ, but also to let others see Christ in them by helping others, said Principal Maureen Kerr.

“We don’t have to climb a high mountain or be the best in every class or every sport. What we do have to do, first and foremost, is love God with all of our heart, mind, and soul and know He has given us the talents to make a difference and be extraordinary people,” she said Our Lady of Peace School’s mission is real and lived out — to be the People of Peace. Our mission isn’t just posted on a bulletin board or placed in a decorative frame — it is who we are and what we want to continue to be, she said.

The mission statement is an acronym that embodies the strong collaboration of parish and school. As Pastor, Principal, faculty, students, parents, and parishioners, WE ARE the PEOPLE of PEACE. P– Prayer, E– Encouragement and Example, A – Academic Excellence, C – Community, Commitment, Covenant, E – Esteem

for Ourselves and Others.

Kerr said the students at OLP are very aware of Catholic Social Teaching and the importance of helping others.

Lessons from the Bible are critical in the developing of successful community service minded individuals, she said. Her students are encouraged to act as Jesus would through prayer and actions.

“We want others to see Christ in us,” Kerr said.

In the last year Our Lady of Peace students collected more than 2,000 pounds of food for the Catholic Neighborhood Center, 500 new or gently used coats for less fortunate families in our Ohio Valley, 250 pounds of pet food and toys for a local animal shelter, and more than 300 oral health items for homeless or displaced folks in our community.

“We weave our Catholic identity and Christianity in all we do,” Kerr said. We use the Ten Commandments to guide us to be better people.

Using the Beatitudes, our students are learning how to be extraordinary and find the joy and happiness God wants for us. As we learn about the saints our students get a glimpse of real people, who made a difference in the name of

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Jesus.

“So while our students do achieve many accolades academically and athletically, what makes them stand out when they leave OLP is their character, compassion, and desire to exceed expectations and work to make the world around them a better place by serving others,” she said.

Much like it does at OLP, serving others is something that happens throughout the year at St. Michael School. St. Michael Parish School is proud to provide opportunities for our students to use their God-given talents to live out their faith through active stewardship by serving God and others. Our Student Council collected more than 950 lbs. of canned food for Catholic Charities of West Virginia Neighborhood Center Food Pantry.

Mr. Wolf and the Elementary Choir took advantage of Christmas season by singing Christmas carols to the residents of the Petroplus Towers. We are so proud that our students were able to share their talents to brighten up their holiday!

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Serve (Continued from Page 2) together our school families, SVS for many years, Mrs. Buchanan sees the benefit of our youth group, and our parishioners serve our com- high school students partnering with students in her class munity. This year we were able to support the Wheeling and across the school.

Elementary school stuHealth Right, The Childents are referred to the prodren’s Home of Wheeling, gram by their teachers who and Catholic Charities just identify those pupils who a name a few. Hundreds of dollars’ worth of gifts cards, can benefit academically, socially or emotionally from toys for patients, as well as a variety of necessities were “mentoring.” The friendship gifted to many families in the bond that develops can be particularly rewarding for Wheeling area. children and the CCHS stuIt is also fun and games dents who signed up to serve. when our Transitional Kindergarten and 8th graders Several of the volunteers take a walk across the street said that they are considering to Elmhurst to visit the resi- the teaching profession and dents a few times throughout thought this would give them a chance to see how successthe school year. ful they could be.

Looking at SERVICE High school students from a different perspective, were invited to sign up with a new partnership between STUDY BUDDY Program Central Catholic High president, Thomas Minor, School and St. Vincent de Paul Parish School will al- a junior at Central. “By low SVS students to receive connecting at a personal level with younger students, assistance with homework and strengthening skills in all our study buddies can implement a deeper degree subject areas! of knowledge and underThe STUDY BUDDY program is the brainchild of standing,” Minor said. “I teachers at St. Vincent who hate seeing a student struggle to learn, knowing that I can believe that students who help them warms my heart. need to strengthen skills outside the classroom may “Guiding students along the path to discover the right respond better to an older student. When a student in answer is the correct way; class can’t seem to master a not giving them the answer concept, a teacher immedi- but helping them discover ately tries to teach the skill it on their own.” As part of the application process, high a different way. school students sign a pledge Often, other students who understand the lesson that they are committed to volunteering their time and become impatient. Peer talents to assist a younger helpers work well in the classroom but time doesn’t student who wants to achieve success. Minor added that always allow for mastery before students move to the “The Study Buddy Program integrates some of the finest next class or activity. The STUDY BUDDY Program values that Central has to offer while improving grades is an opportunity for teens to tutor and build a friend- and placing a smile on the face of everyone involved.” ship with an elementary Before being accepted as school student for one hour mentors into the volunteer after school each week. program, Central students The success of the went through an orientation program lies in the unique led by Buchanan. Students partnering and mentoring that takes place between the watched a video of “Do’s high school student and the and Don’ts” as well as younger child. The partner- participated in a discussion about their role as a BUDDY ing is usually assigned by the classroom teacher or the and tutor. Parent permission letters were created and famhead teacher, such as Lori Buchanan. Mrs. Buchanan ilies were informed about the type of services that the Cenis the fourth grade teachtral buddies would be provider at St. Vincent. Like Christine Anghie, a master ing. Parent collaboration and feedback is encouraged. teacher who has served at

Central students travel to St. Vincent after school hours and work with student’s one on one or in small groups. Teachers guide the “study buddies” and provide them with materials to support students in need of additional; help or wishing to enhance their skills in a certain subject. SUCCESS seems to be the feeling on the part of both the students and their buddies.

In a more traditional way, both Central and St. Vincent schools are involved in a canned food drive each year.

Central was recently recognized by Catholic Charities as having the largest Canned Food Drive across the state.

Students, faculty and staff canvas the Ohio Valley with brown bags and then return to homes and neighborhoods to pick up the donations. Rob Magruder, Dean of Students at Central has been one of the organizers for several years. Along with Christine Kuhns and Jamie Campbell, he organizes the BIG undertaking so that the concept of “Feeding the Hungry” can be realized each year. St. Vincent students also distribute bags to residents in the Elm Grove community! They join their parents and several teachers in collecting cans and dried foods that can be put to good use by the staff at the 18th Street Center.

Students, teachers and families continue to minister at the Center by giving of their time as a volunteer. The Center is especially grateful to the hours dedicated by Christine Anghie, SVS teacher, during the days of summer.

Mrs. Anghie schedules students and families to serve every Friday!

Catholic education at Corpus Christi School (CCS) offers strong academics that is evident by its many successful alumni.

Beyond the academics, the school also focuses on community service activities.

Students are encouraged to reach out and help neighbors in need.

Part of the small Catholic school’s mission is to complete service projects throughout the school year.

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OUR LADY OF PEACE COAT DRIVE students get the chance to learn about life through service projects and they are taught to think of others in need. These service projects are a way for community engagement. CCS wants to instill service in its students along with academic success,” said Principal Dick Taylor.

During Catholic Schools week, Jan.27 through Feb. 1, CCS students will focus on community service. “We have one full day devoted to service projects. On Monday you’ll spot our kids out in the community,” added Taylor.

The younger students in kindergarten through second will visit The Home for Men and make holiday themed placemats for the residents of the retirement home, located just a few blocks away from the school. The children will return again closer to Valentine’s Day to distribute homemade cards to the

residents.

“Our students look forward to holidays to go visit the residents of The Home for Men. It is wonderful community engagement. The residents really enjoy our students visiting them and doing activities and so do our students,” said Emily Leffe, CCS kindergartener teacher.

“We like singing and doing crafts with the people.

When we leave the place they are always happy,” said Destiny Angelucci CCS kindergartener. “We’re going there soon to make heart and shamrock placemats for them,” she added.

During this day students in third through sixth will be partaking in Mass at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Students will be singing songs to the residents.

Additionally, the students will distribute baked goods to the residents.

Seventh and eighth grad-

ers will volunteer their time and spend a day at Catholic Charities 18th Street Center doing cleaning tasks.

Service projects are not only done during this special week but throughout the whole year. Some special projects throughout the year include students collecting goods for food baskets to be packed and delivered and visit local hospitals during the holiday season to perform in a hand bell choir to spread cheer.

“This is just one example as to why Catholic school education is unique. Service projects are a way for our community to get a sense of what CCS teaches students.

Students also get to learn about life through these projects and remember to always reach out to others who may be in need. We encourage service before self to our students,” Taylor said.

Corpus Christi School Come Grow, Come Learn, Succeed Join Us for Open House Sunday, Jan. 27 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Open registration for preschool through 8th grade starts Feb. 4th from 9 am-3:30 pm.

Please call for more details.

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Our Lady of Peace School teachers are focused on student success by tackling a variety of learning styles that meet the needs of each student.

“Our academic programs and activities stimulate students’ critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity,” Principal Maureen Kerr said.

The school is a proponent of the Edgar Dale’s Pyramid of Learning, which illustrates successful teaching, is connected to hands on learning. Dale’s research declares that students remember 90 percent of hands on education like designing and performing a lesson; only 70 percent of what they say and write; about 50 percent of what they hear or see; and only 10 percent of what they read. This philosophy and consequential assessment improvements have earned Our Lady of Peace School the privilege of being one of only two schools in the country to be a three time national Innovations in Catholic Education Award winner.

“To paraphrase Nelson Man-

dela, one the world’s most recent influential people, — The power to change the world is through education,” Principal Maureen Kerr said.

While academics in a faithfilled environment is our main focus, teachers and students ask themselves, “how we can Be Extraordinary in all ways?” Kerr said.

The school makes it a priority to teach students to recognize the people and organizations in our communities that put forth that extra effort to be extraordinary in all ways. Just this year the school has already held special veterans presentations, performed active military appreciation activities, first responder recognition programs, and attended a special day of prayer honoring George H.W. Bush, our 41st President.

For most Veterans Day, Martin Luther King Day and most recently Dec. 5th a day to honor the late President George H.W. Bush is a day off. Our Lady of Peace School does not take the day off.

Instead the school uses the day as a critical teaching memento— to

concentrate on the actual meaning of the day, teaching the children the significance of that moment in history and for our country.

“For example, President George H.W. Bush was known as a man who relied on his strong Christian faith to lead his family and this great nation,” Kerr said. “We gathered on Dec. 5th in our church to pray as a faith community for President Bush.”

He said his first act as the nation’s 41st president would be to pray.”

Religion is an important part of the catholic school turning STEAM into STREAM.... Science, technology, religion, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) is a focus at all levels at Our Lady of Peace School.

“Our curriculum prepares and inspires our children in PK3 to grade eight to become better problem solvers and critical thinkers,” Kerr said. “We are currently working on securing funds to replace Smartboards with high-tech interactive flat screens, turning our walls into digital labs that will connect our students to seemingly

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endless new curriculum. With our students already taking advantage of our one-to-one Chromebook environment in middle school, classroom iPads and amazing hands on lessons, we are pushing past traditional limits and enhancing enrichment experiences for our children.”

In Wheeling, St. Michael Parish School provides learning opportunities for students that are curriculum based, interactive, and fun. First and eighth graders spend weeks learning about the lives of the Saints. It is such a joy to watch the children as they process up the aisle of our church on All Saints Day As well, St. Mike’s science lab provides weekly hands-on experimentation for all of our 300 students from preschool through 8th grade. Our third graders got forensic when Special Agent Jim Rogers of the FBI provided a firsthand opportunity for students to lift fingerprints off of glass surfaces, investigate the uniqueness of their own fingerprint, and learn the true insight on fingerprinting from a law enforcement point-of-view.

Corpus Christi School in Warwood has a long legacy of motivating students to LEARN! Education is the most important decision that a parent can make to ensure a successful future for your child. Corpus Christ School provides its students with rigorous academic standards, offers a safe environment, and many extracurricular opportunities including Crusader athletics.

As part of the upcoming Catholic Schools Week, CCS is starting the week with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. with students and staff. Followed by an open house for families to tour the school and meet its faculty from 11:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27.

“We encourage potential students and families to come see the capital improvements made within the school and learn why you should consider CCS for your children. Corpus Christi is a small school environment with a long history of academic success,” said Miranda Zambito, advancement director.

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Learn (Continued from Page 4) “This open house is the perfect time to explore the difference that Catholic education offers.”

“We also invite anyone to visit and tour the school throughout the day on Monday, Feb. 4 if they cannot make it on Sunday. In addition we will be holding a spring open house March 13 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.,” she added.

Corpus Christi school starts preparing their students for the future even at the preschool and pre-K level. These programs are designed to meet the social, physical, emotional, and intellectual needs of the youngest of students. Providing an environment that encourages children to learn and fosters a positive self-image, these early childhood options give them a head start in their formal education.

Now going into its second year they offer an Extended Day and half day option for the preschool and pre-K level.

“Full day preschool and pre-K can benefit working families and Corpus Christi School wants to meet the needs of today’s parents. We provide a safe, friendly school environment that is based on Catholic tradition,” Dick Taylor, principal, said.

The Extended Day preschool and pre-K programs offer opportunities to develop skills, interact with peers, and explore the world through a variety of hands-on activities and equip youngsters with tools to ensure their success in kindergarten and beyond.

To ensure there learning for kindergarten through eighth they recently added more robust technology to fully support an updated learning environment.

“For the last two years we have integrated more Chromebooks into the upper grade levels. Now third through eighth have been using Chromebooks daily in class and at home to complete school work.

Chromebooks for the upper grade levels enhanced the traditional teaching methods and provided digital tools and resources for our students who will be better prepared for high school and beyond,” Taylor said.

“Since we were able to add Chromebooks into our upper grade levels the lower grade levels now have access to iPads to use in classes when needed. This technology has assisted with teachers using the Nearpod program to enhance the effective use of the 1:1 devices.

“These new devices complement our current curriculum and engages students in a computer based approach to learning. It is a way to empower students to maximize their full potential as they prepare for their future and a technology savvy world. We will continue to look into integrating more technology into our classrooms to keep us updated with the 21st Century,” he added.

“Our students excel at the high school level and we want to offer them more experiences to advance them quickly among their peers, and we hope to continue to impact more students each year,” said Taylor.

Success in high school is no stranger to

students who graduate from St. Vincent School. They have prepared students to continue their work ethic, producing over a dozen students who earned the status of Valedictorian or Salutatorian during the last decade. Students are MOTIVATED to learn by a teaching staff that utilizes traditional methods of education integrated with modern technologies and resources. St. Vincent de Paul School students and faculty are AMAZED at the addition of a new STEM CLASSROOM! As a result of contributions made to The Amazing Raise, a grant from the WV Catholic Foundation and a very generous gift from Dr. James and Karen Caveney, a former “multi-purpose” room was renovated to include an Interactive White Board, TV Screen with computer access, write on-wipe off boards, hands on kits, resources and interactive materials to enhance learning in science, technology, engineering and math.

Students at SVS, like all children who experience STEM education early in their educational journey, will be best equipped in understanding STEM concepts later in their academic career. Educators who integrate STEM lessons into their daily curriculum, create a the better chance for children to develop a stronger understanding of these skills. Students appear more motivated to learn and seem to develop a greater interest in the facets of STEM. Giving our youth the tools to succeed in STEM, we are giving them a huge advantage in their future, especially as they move up to high school where STEM is in place and making a big impact of student learning. Students at SVS have become more excited about math and science. Entering the STEM Classroom automatically places a smile of the face of each student. In addition, teachers believe that students become more logical in their thought process when they feel as they are in control of what they are learning! Using their hands along with their minds makes a difference.

Reports show that the job growth rate for STEM-related jobs is about 38 percent, not to mention that STEM jobs are among the highest paid. With statistics like these, it’s easy to see why STEM education is so important for our students’ success. Teachers discovered that they didn’t need to change the way they were teaching in order to be strong in STEM education.

Working together, under the leadership of principal, Laurajenn Rossell, teachers collaborated on the use of the STEM Classroom. They started to use add STEM related words to lessons across the curriculum. This created an environment where students are used to hearing STEM vocabulary words. They immediately exposed students to educational technology like iPads, Chrome books, desk top computers and even cell phones. Technology is a huge component in STEM education at St. Vincent School. A new text book series in science with an interactive component also enhanced their increase in STEM.

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL KIDS TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS Although thought of as a toy by many generations, Legos are likewise fun and an age-appropriate way to introduce STEM education because they allow students to build and explore while learning important concepts. The STEM Classroom at SVS is creative, bright and a great learning environment. Students from Central Catholic High School and Wheeling Park HS earned service hours by designing and painting murals and graphics to reflect the theme of the room. These oversized creations truly bring the room to life! At St. Vincent de Paul Parish School...STEM IS MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO LEARN! In the hub of Wheeling, West Virginia is Central Catholic High School. Those families who wish to continue the excellence of Catholic education and the high standards of preparing students to learn… have but one choice. A strong academic curriculum that includes college prep and AP level classes is enhanced by a variety of academic electives and extra-curricular clubs and sports. Theology classes are focused on strengthening the basics of Christianity and Catholicism while assisting students with making good, moral decisions. Students leave their theology class feeling better about themselves because they have learned about the foundation of their family and church and community. Freshman love the stories told by Brian Pooley, a dedicated teacher serving Central students for 19 years. “I always feel like I learn something new when I am in religion class. Whether it is about my own life or something taking place in the world around me…Mr. Pooley brings it home!’ said Andrew Tiu, a member of the class of 2022. Religion class is a defining factor for many families when they select Central Catholic as their school of choice. In addition to a myriad of academic classes that make up the eight period schedule, students LEARN early on that their religion/theology class is an important part of their day!

While many high school students may prefer to sleep in on a Saturday morning, curled up in a warm blanket dreaming of a

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hot breakfast or whether today will bring them the “high score” on Fortnite, those who are passionate about learning and work hard to strengthen their skills, especially in mathematics, prefer the classroom to the bed.

A light appears through the window of Room 102 of Central Catholic High School every Saturday morning. Wheeling residents who drive on 14th Street may check their phone to see if it really is a Saturday.

Bright and early, Tom Perdziola, head of the Math Department, enters his classroom preparing for the students who wish to take advantage of his Saturday Morning Math Sessions. He has doughnuts and juice ready for 10, 15, 30, 45 students who may show up on any given day. Students roll in carrying treats themselves...its all part of a routine that Mr. Perdziola started to motivate students to LOVE MATH as much as he does! His passion is evident as he greets each student by name, inviting them to get their head in the game...of mathematics of course. An amazing amount of students begin their long day of numerous other activities including sports in room 102. Mr. Perdziola inspires, motivates, encourages and basically makes learning math both challenging and doable. Students leave feeling confident and eager to return again on Monday for math class!

Becky Sancomb, principal of Central Catholic High School supports Tom Perdziola in his drive for academic success, not only in mathematics but across the curriculum. Mrs. Sancomb supports her faculty and their creative approach to education.

As the teachers and students prepare for Catholic Schools Week, Mr. Perdziola gets even more passionate about math. On Saturday, Feb. 2nd he encourages all of his students to “Bring a Buddy to Math Class.”

Yes...brothers, sisters, friends and middle school students are invited to Saturday Morning Math class! Yes...those students who come bright and early each Saturday morning to learn to be leaders in mathematics are encouraged to share their passion with others. And the learning continues....

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Corpus Christi School (CCS) is proud of the many outstanding academic, career and life achievements of our Crusader graduates. The focus on quality education has inspired the development of an aggressive curriculum which prepares our students to excel at the high school level and also offers them opportunities to advance more quickly among their peers.

“Many students walk through our doors as children and grow to be exceptional teens during their time here. When students come back to visit their old school it is exciting to hear that they transitioned well to high school and felt prepared,” Principal Dick Taylor said. “It’s especially rewarding to hear that their grades are outstanding and they are excelling among their peers.”

“The education I received at Corpus Christi made my transition to Central very easy. All the teachers would take the extra time to make sure we understood the topic we were working on.

I had very dedicated teachers at Corpus Christi that helped prepare me for Central,” said Chloe Vogrin who is a sophomore at Central Catholic High school.

Recently CCS started a Hall of Fame. The dinner program recognizes notable alumni and friends and acknowledges their commitments to their communities, professions and Corpus Christi School.

“It is important for them to know how proud we are of them and thank them for their commitments. Some of our members include NFL superstar Chuck Howley, nationally known attorney Robert Fitzsimmons and the Most Rev. Bernard W. Schmitt, all graduates of Corpus Christi School.”

“We have many CCS Alumni that continue to help the communities they are in, and they are proud to say they started learning these crucial skills in elementary school at Corpus Christi,” said Advancement Director Miranda Zambito.

“I began my educational journey at Corpus Christi graduating in 1968. This school gave me the faith-based primary school basics that saw me complete with distinction CCHS, WVU and the WVU School of Dentistry. I may have been given the Outstanding West Virginia

University School of Dentistry Alumnus Award a few years ago, but it is Corpus Christi, I have to thank for giving me my start,” said Mike Medovic CCS alumni recently inducted into the 2018 CCS Hall of Fame Class.

Fifteen members have been inducted since 2015 and the school will be adding five more into the Hall of Fame on June 8 at their fourth annual event held in the Corpus Christi Parish Center.

The school’s curriculum is designed within the guidelines of the Diocesan Department of Catholic Schools and exceeds all state regulations. Along with excellent academics inspired by the tradition begun many years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph, CCS offers a wide variety of school activities and sports to benefit its students.

High academic standards are synonymous with Catholic education throughout the Ohio Valley! Catholic schools are accredited through a national organization. AdvancED, a non-profit, non-partisan organization conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of a variety of educational institutions to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. While their expertise is grounded in more than a hundred years of work in school accreditation, AdvancED is far from a typical accrediting agency. Their overall goal isn’t to certify that educational institutions are good enough. Rather, their commitment is to help these institutions continuously improve. In the 2014-15 school year, Central Catholic underwent the process of strategic planning. As with all plans, goals were set and objectives established. Recently a team representing AdvancEd visited Central to review their new plan and evaluate the progress made on achieving their goals. Becky Sancomb, principal of Central, introduced the team to several goals rooted in data driven improvement. Under her administration, teachers become members of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) where they are called to integrate objective data into curriculum decisions to ensure that the instructional and assessment practices support and enhance understanding, application, and communication of learned skills and knowledge. Teachers are provided with usable data to measure student progress. Scheduling PLC time for teachers and

administration to analyze data and evaluate alignment with current curriculum and instruction is an important strategy. In addition, creating a reporting system to demonstrate student progress through different content areas will be in place and accessible to all teachers, students and parents beginning in the spring of 2019!

Above all of the strategies, is the overlying message that all members of the Central Catholic family are called “To Think and Act Like Christ.” The AdvanEd team met with Mrs. Sancomb, Larry Bandi, President of Central Catholic and all faculty members on Jan. 16 to provide a brief report on the visit. “In the many years that I have served on visitation teams, I have never been more impressed by a school” stated the team chair, Carol Templeton. Central will receive a written response to the visit in early February.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish School started off the 2018-19 school year with a successful increase in enrollment. The campaign of Button Up…167 motivated school families to spread the good news of what it meant to be a proud parent of a SVS Warrior! Who would you like to sit in the seat next to your child in the classroom? They were invited to share the many opportunities of a SVS education with family and friends.

Enrollment increased from 119 students in June to 143 as of December 2018. The two year goal will celebrate the rich history of SVS and successfully continue to share the dynamic education provided by the administration and staff each day!

SVS Celebrates…

A New STEM Classroom soon to include Religious education (R) and the Arts (A) for a complete STREAM approach!

Forensics Team – placed 1st or 2nd in all regional tournaments Hot Lunch Program featuring delicious meals made daily in house Hosts the only Poetry Declamation in the state of West Virginia Received Poetic Achievement Award Before and after school programs Recognized for an Exemplary Language Arts Program by “South Celebrations” Weekly Mass

Awesome Authors Strong Academic Program Excellent Faculty Retention Science and Social Study Fair participants West Liberty University top award winners –Best of Show – chemistry, physics, engineering School Based Health Center supervised by the Sisters of St. Joseph —-on site nurse and professional care workers Partnership with the YMCA Regional Tournament Winners and Diocesan Parochial League Champions – Girls 5th-6th grade basketball Boys Basketball Girls Basketball and Volleyball Awarded esteemed Air Force Academy recognition in Science New science and social studies programs (2018-19) Motivated Teachers who have a reputation for creativity and longevity SCRIPPS Spelling Bee state representative 1:1 technology – grades 5-8 (Chrome books, iPads) Exceptional Early Childhood Program (3 year olds, 4 year olds, T-class and kindergarten) Affordable tuition Adopt a Student tuition assistance program School wide updated technology system New sound system in the gym/ social hall Study Buddy Support Program St. Michael Parish School also offer a variety of activities to students to enable them to succeed academically, athletically, and artistically! Our students writing skills took to the pages in the Ohio County Public Library sponsors the Awesome Author Essay Contest annually for students in grades 3rd-6th. This contest requires students to write a creative original story. Historically, St. Michael Parish School brings home many winners, this year 6th grader Luke Tiu came in 1st place!

Our students excelled beautifully at the winter Forensic tournament at OLP. Our 7th and 8th grade girls volleyball team brought home the tournament championship and finished their season runner up!

There have been so many great moments at SMPS over the last few months academically and athletically, but the level of success our students are now

experiencing artistically is truly profound! Mr. Wolf our music instructor says, “Being the music teacher at St. Michael Parish School has been wonderful because of the enthusiastic students and their supportive families. I love waking up every day and coming to work because I get to create music with all the students of St. Mike’s.

The music program has succeeded in the last year because of the students and the ownership they have taken over their endeavors. From the plays to band and choir to general music class, it is inspiring to get to watch them create and express themselves on a daily basis.

St. Mike’s is proud to offer Beginner Band for 4th & 5th graders, Middle School Band for 5th -8th graders, Elementary Choir for grades 2nd -4th, and Middle School Choir for 5th -8th grades.

Please join us for our upcoming events. The Middle School Choir will perform the National Anthem at the Wheeling Nailers game on Jan. 27th during Catholic Schools Week. The Middle School “Pep” Band at SMPS will debut our new SMPS Fight Song during the boys & girls basketball games on Jan. 29th & 30th.

Our Middle School Musical, The Little Mermaid, will hit the stage on April 11th & 13th, there will be a Music Department Concert, including both bands and both choirs on May 8th and the year will be a wrap with the 8th Grade Play on May 14th.

At Our Lady of Peace School the unofficial motto is “Work hard, pray hard, and play hard.”

The PK3-grade 8 school located in Marshall County in the Mount Olivet section of Wheeling encourages students to exceed their own expectations when it comes to classroom goals, faith formation, athletic opportunities, and civic dedication.

It’s an exciting time to be a part of Our Lady of Peace School. This statement is backed by the school’s three-time national awards for Innovations in Catholic Education. In addition, the school has placed first in West Virginia on the 8th Grade ACRE (Assessment of Catholic Religious Education given each year to grades eight and five) test for 13 years running, while the fifth graders scored in the top three those same years.

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Succeed (Continued from Page 7) “We are always working on new and cutting edge curriculum; we are continually transforming our programs to stay in the lead; and we are standing firm on our keystone of faith and that will never change,” Principal Maureen Kerr said. “We have a dedicated staff that work very hard to encourage our students academically, spiritually, athletically and civically.”

As soon as you walk in the doors at Our Lady of Peace, you will feel the difference.

The school community is truly a family, and students are the top priority.

Kerr said, OLP focuses on inspiring and empowering its students for success by helping identify their talents and interests.

“It is our job to prepare our students for their future academic and professional pursuits,” she said. “But it is our joy to watch them grow into thriving individuals leading the community, while making lasting memories they will forever cherish.”

Through the school’s Peace Pal Program students are taught responsibility and accountability, while recognizing there are consequences to all of our choices.

“We match our older students with their younger peers,” Kerr said.

“Throughout the year they do projects together for their families, work on class projects for our academic fair, and team up to build positive peer relationships among students.

With the program in place OLP has seen the magic of mentoring encourage a particularly shy child to be able to proudly stand before her class and read a story aloud as her older Peace Pal stood in the wings smiling with reassuring confidence in her little friend. They have witnessed academic improvements and noticed a difference in the quality of work being turned in, because students are encouraging one another to put forth their best effort.

“The sense of pride is impressive, the strengthening of self-esteem is significant, and the improved relationship building skills are extraordinary,” Kerr said.

For younger students the Peace Pal activity has created notable excitement, visible when the older mentor arrives to do an activity with his or her buddy. It has boosted their confidence, Kerr said.

For the older students, serving as a Peace Pal has rejuvenated their desire to do better, because they acknowledge their responsibility as a role model for their Peace Pal. They feel the importance of being a leader and thus held to a higher standard.

ST. VINCENT’S AND CENTRAL CATHOLIC STUDENTS WORK TOGETHER

CORPUS CHRISTI STUDENTS VISIT HOME FOR MEN

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Catholic Schools ... Students Are Prepared to Lead Elizabeth Knorr implements the famous words of Margaret Fuller each day in her English classroom at Central Catholic High School ... “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

Her classes are alive with student interaction, technology and plenty of genre!

Argument and Rhetoric is her student elective this semester. They will start with a foundation built on rhetorical appeals and practice arguing fairly but effectively with each other.

Her English I Honors classes just created vision boards to illustrate where they wanted to be in 2019 when it comes to feelings, experiences, and achievements. While others welcomed 2019 reflecting on New Year resolutions, the students in Knorr’s classes used vision boards to express what they felt the next 365 days had in store for them.

Each vision board was unique and different, vibrant and colorful, interesting to review! Mrs. Knorr was very impressed with the time and effort as well as the imagination reflected in each project.

What’s up next this semester...? Students in her English I Honors class will become better acquainted with the Holocaust. In 2013, Knorr traveled to Poland with Classrooms without Borders. She uses a lot of her own pictures, stories, and stories from Howard Chandler, a survivor she met.

They will also be reading Night, writing dialectical journals, and a definition essay. “This is a heavy part of the curriculum yet an exciting time for students to reach out beyond their own community in order to better understand their role as a LEADER!” Knorr said.

English III Honors just finished Macbeth. They created individual soundtracks for the play and presented them to the class. As the second semester settles in, students are planning their own lessons for the metaphysical poets—CARPE DIEM! She made a list of my top 10 picks for the unit,

the class split up into groups, and each group chose their favorite individual to plan a lesson, connect to a modern song, and write discussion questions for their panel discussion. Questions must link the poem to modern social ideas, events, and peers’ lives/feelings. In a few weeks, they’ll begin their career research projects.

All of the teachers in the English Department at Central design lessons that provide students with opportunities to explore their role as leader. Their creative styles are celebrated by the students. This is evident in the level of motivation on the part of each student as well as in the finished projects!

Learning is alive in the English classes at Central Catholic...learning that fosters LEADERS for today and tomorrow.

The Guidance Office at Central also has a unique way of preparing students to take lead in high school and far beyond the four walls that now provide them a sense of security and comfort.

Donna Niggemyer, a longtime leader at Central, has developed several programs to transition students from comfort to confidence.

Senior 101 is an all-encompassing program that includes parents and students working with her department to assure a successful transition to higher learning.

Focus sessions at each grade level allows administration to stay up close and personal with each student. Semester interviews allow Central Catholic staff to identify the strengths and areas where students need assistance for success.

When students come to Our Lady of Peace School academics is only part of their focus. “Expectations for classroom achievement are high, but the goal to create leaders is higher,” Principal Maureen Kerr said.

All of us – students and adults - will indeed stumble and be challenged, she said.

“At OLP we teach our students that when we lose

or face a tough circumstance we are not defeated, because we have Christ and with Christ we succeed.

“We believe it is our job to reinforce the values and morals of our Christian faith.

When we do that we help create leaders – individuals who know their actions are important to themselves and to those around them,” Kerr said. “While focusing on the development of the whole child, you cannot ignore the importance of building their character and empathy.”

Students today are going to be our community leaders tomorrow.

“We take the job of educating them, nurturing them, and pushing them to be responsible, accountable, and successful adults very seriously,” Kerr said. “They leave here ready to achieve greatness in high school and with a foundation that prepares them to be extraordinary for life.”

At Corpus Christi School (CCS), it is evident that students care about one another, enjoy helping each other, and have fun together.

Crusaders cannot hide their pride,” said Principal Dick Taylor, who has been a member of the faculty for 43 years.

Several times a month, teachers work together to align their lesson plans to pair the older students with the younger ones.

“This is an opportunity for the teachers to give the students of different ages a chance to work together and get to know each other while teaching a subject,” sixth-grade teacher Kate Ross said.

“It is great to see our kids work together and become a big family. It is noticeable that our students get excited to team up. It even helps the younger ones step out of their shells and gives them role models to look up to,” she added.

Various class subjects and projects are work on together throughout the year. Some of these special projects are done in computer and

religion classes.

“Our students just genuinely care about one another.

Recently we invited the second grade into our classroom and without asking, the second graders started assisting the kindergarten class on their prayer project,” said Emily Leffe kindergarten teacher.

“I like working with the older kids on projects because I love and care about them and they care about us,” Avery Gaus, a kindergarten student, said.

During Catholic Schools Week some of the Spanish classes have been working on lessons plans to teach the kindergarten and first grade classes Spanish. The middle grade students have taken the lead on this project and are doing all the steps a teacher would do to prepare a lesson and teach a class.

“We are grateful to have a tremendous group of kids who dedicate their time to lend a helping hand to the younger students and carry out our CCS mission. We really are one big Crusader family. We work hard every year to instill this idea of mentoring into our students and hope they continue it throughout their life,” said Taylor.

Teachers in Catholic schools work hard to instill the ideas of mentoring and leadership. Catholic Schools Week is a time to let the community know what our teachers and staff do each day to prepare student leaders…mind, body and soul.

President John Quincy Adams once stated “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” President Adams must have had a great teacher in his life! His words describe the mission lived by each of our teacher leaders at St. Vincent de Paul School.

Since the school opened in 1912, the Sisters of St. Joseph served as teachers and administrators, modeling the values of the Gospels.

Their leadership made an impact in the Ohio Valley

and throughout the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston for decades. St. Vincent de Paul Parish and School are examples of communities transformed by the love, dedication and leadership of the Sisters. Although SVS is now under the leadership of an all lay faculty... the mission to “teach as Jesus did” is still alive. Teachers at the school, much like the Sisters, are committed to teaching students about the way of Christ. Classrooms are faith filled environments where prayer and acts of kindness are witnessed by all who visit. Teacher turnover is low as their level of commitment mirrors that of the Sisters.

On March 30th, the community of St. Vincent de Paul

will honor the Sisters of St. Joseph and thank them for over 100 years of dedicated leadership in Catholic education!

The Sisters of Joseph CELEBRATE THE CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF JOSEPH CELEBRATE ST. VINCENT de PAUL PARISH SCHOOL CELEBRATE GREENBACKS RAFFLE, DINNER, DANCE, AUCTION Saturday, March 30th WHITE PALACE...

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Lead (Continued from Page 9) Join us as we honor the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph in appreciation for the love and care they provided throughout the Ohio Valley!

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Leadership is paramount to success on all educational areas. At St. Michael School, we are blessed to have Interim Principal Mrs. Kim Burge leading our staff and students to excellence spirituality, academicically, athletically and artistically. Mrs. Burge is quoted saying, “Catholic education is so important in our world today.

We not only strive to educate the miind of the child but their heart, soul, and spirit as well. We all need Jesus in our lives, and we have the opportunity to foster thst in our classrooms everyday.”

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Environmentally, SMPS follows the lead from the words of the Holy Father Pope Francis, “We are called to care for creation not only as responsible citizens but as followers of Christ.”

With funds from the Highmark environmental grant, St. Mike’s has recycling centers throughout the school and a weekly recycling pickup service by Scrappy Pappy.

As a result, we have done amazing things for our environment Athletically our students succeed in football, girls and boys basketball, golf, girls volleyball and cheerleading. Athletic Director, April Jones says, “Sports is thriving at St. Mike’s! From 3rd8th grade our Mustangs have been able to participate in a sport. My favorite moment was when the 8th grade tournament champions held a volleyball camp to teach our 3rd -5th graders how to play the game they love. The bond between them just showed how we come together as a family through sports.”

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• Excellent faculty retention/low teacher turnover • Study Buddy Program • Hot Lunch Daily • Sports and club activities including Forensics, leadership circles, Mathcounts, Geography Bee, Awesome Authors, poetry declamation and more!

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Your Catholic Education is just minutes away from home!

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