Charlie Cronin, an eighth grader from St. Mary's School in Lake Forest, offers his opinion.
Editor's Note-Just as Patch publishes letters to the editor from readers, we are happy to welcome Charlie Cronin's editorial cartoon. He is an eighth grade student at the School of St. Mary in Lake Forest.
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New personnel and technology in place for 2012-13 school year at School of St. Mary, Lake Forest Academy; bullying prevention programs continued
They are the four words every kid hates to hear: first day of school. Well, that day that is cursed by kids and perhaps loved by parents is soon upon the people in Lake Forest. There will be some new faces, new buildings and a continuing look at school age issues in the City’s private schools. Both School of St. Mary and Lake Forest Academy are scheduled to open Monday with a few changes on tap for the year for each facility. At School of St. Mary, enrollment is up to 545 students, a spike from 530 last year. “We have an excellent teaching staff,” Dr. Venette Biancalana, the St. Mary’s principal, said. “We provide a Catholic education and many families are opting for a Catholic education today.” With the new students, new staff members …
International players visit school's chess team.
Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian recently gave some pointers to the chess class at the School of St. Mary's Primary Grade Center. Akobian is friends with Shiva Maharaj, who is one of the teachers of the school's chess enrichment program. Akobian was the trainer of the U.S. Olympic Chess team in 2010 and continues to be a highly respected player nationally and internationally. The school's chess club also received a visit from Victor Mikhalevski, who was a participant and the bronze medal winner for the Israeli Olympic Chess Team at the 2010 Olympiad. Mikhalevski came to Chicago to offer a workshop with Shiva for advanced tournament players. For more news and updates from Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch, subscribe to our daily e-newsletter, ”…
Lake Forest school graduates 57; 23 to Loyola Academy, 21 will attend LFHS.
Here is the Class of 2012 at School of St. Mary in Lake Forest: Robin Nicole Bender, Alexandra Bianchini, Kurtis James Bogner, Devin Marie Burns, Ryan Daniel Camardo, Kaitlyn Taylor Collins, Noah Steven Conley, Jelle Philip Dams, Marianna Catherine Danneker, Isabel Renee Das, MadelineRose Deitche, Jonathan Patrick DiValerio, Michael Brian Foley, Ryan Xavier Foley, Stephen Xavier Foley, III, Thomas Raymond Geschke, Samuel Timothy Greener, and Mia Catherine Hagnell. Aidan James Halloran, Dominick Robert Haubner, Garrett Joseph Hull, Lawrence Murphy Hulseman, Robert Marion Jelcz, Caroline Ann Karlson, Emma Katherine Karlson, Hannah Elizabeth Karlson, Jack Bates Kelner, Caroline Rose Kennedy, Carly Susan Kutschke, John Branscome Landis, …
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First through third graders participate.
A group of School of St. Mary first through third graders recently engaged in a fun chess tournament to raise funds for the St. Mary Gala at the Exmoor Country Club in Highland Park. The Chess-Ed team was assisted by Shiva Maharaj, trainer of numerous national and local champions, and Alice Holt, a U.S. certified coach. Participants were awarded ribbons and four trophies were awarded to the top finishers.
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Kindergartners participate in Lent study.
Fifth graders at the School of St. Mary traveled back in time to Ancient Egypt in their visit to Chicago’s Field Museum last month. After learning about Ancient Egypt in their social studies’ class, students took a field trip to see for themselves how the Egyptians lived. They explored the brand new exhibit called Opening the Vaults: Mummies and were able to see over 20 very unique mummies, including one of the oldest mummies on the planet. They witnessed tombs with hieroglyphics carved into the walls, saw artifacts galore, and learned more about how the dead were prepared for their burial. *** During Lent, kindergartners participated in Fruits of the Spirit unit. As each "fruit" was studied, students sang songs, read Bible stories, and …
From an automatic dog feeder to a quick shoe dryer.
As part of the science curriculum, Rita Thurston, the eighth grade students at the School of St. Mary recently completed an Engineering Design Project over the course of several weeks. The students were challenged to recycle, reuse, and re-engineer everyday materials into a new invention, working either individually or with a partner. Their task was to follow the engineering design process to create a new invention made from at least two different recycled materials. During the project, students learned the differences between the design process used by engineers and the scientific method used by scientists. Examples of recycled materials students used in their projects included fabric, paper, plastic bottles, beverage cans, wood, …
Students dress the part of their biography subject.
Shari Driscoll, art teacher at School of St. Mary Primary Grade Center, noted the following student artwork was chosen to be on display at the Gorton Community Center where the Deer Path Art League Gallery is celebrating National Youth Art Month with a special student exhibit. Third grade: Mary Kathryn Peters- "Blue Dog on Monet's Bridge"; Kelly McCaskey- decorative mask inspired by many cultures and Kevin Hughs - "Wolf" ceramic tile trivet. Second grade: Jake Milliman - Japanese Sumi-e brush painting and John Michael Talanges - abstract watercolor painting. First grade: Eamon Ryan - floral still life inspired by van Gogh's "Sunflowers"; Maya Crecos -"Lilacs" acrylic on canvas and Sophia Murray - Fall Trees. Fifteen schools participated…
More than 30 students qualify for school finals.
Ellie Milligan knows she wasn't at last year's Spelling Bee. She was supposed to be, but illness kept her away. The School of St. Mary eighth grader made sure she was there for this year's edition. She correctly spelled the word, convalesce, to win the school's Spelling Bee on Tuesday in Lake Forest. "I was so surprised," Milligan said. She couldn't at first remember the word that gave her the title. After 14 rounds, starting initially with more than 30 classroom finalists, no wonder. "Oh yeah, I knew it," Milligan said when told the word again. The field dwindled to four by the sixth round, including sixth grader Alma Vedra and seventh grader Vanessa Deubler. Both went out in the next round on the words, annotate and linguistically. …
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7:59 pm on Monday, February 6, 2012
Hi Kathleen. I didn't see anyone there shooting a video. The school took photos as I did. Thanks for your comment. more ›
Students collect warm coats for Waukegan's Holy Family Food Pantry.
Upper Grade Center Book Fair The semi- annual School of Saint Mary Upper Grade Center Book Fair is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15-16, in the Multi-Purpose room. Susan Boucher, owner of the Lake Forest Book Store, is the sponsor. With the assistance of parent volunteers, under the supervision of school librarian Kathleen Strunk, students will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of books ranging from the "classics" to many of the of the currently popular books and series. In addition, parents may peruse the book selections for themselves or other family members and friends for purchase as holiday gifts. Proceeds will benefit the Upper Grade Center Library. Reverence for the Rosary October was the Month of the Rosary …
James Bennett
4:26 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Such a great experience for the school kids to have been given an opportunity to obtain a few skills and tips on chess from 2 chess experts themselves. One persoanlly trained chess players in the Olympics and another is a player and Bronze medalist in the Olympics. A once in a lifetime experience and I hope the children appreciate the opportunity given and retain the skills imparted to them for a… more ›