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Yearly Highlights

 

Catholic Schools Week

Kicks off with a Mass and Open House on the last Sunday in January, this week-long celebration highlights our school with events like Spirit Day,Theme Day (each classroom comes up with a theme and dresses accordingly), pep rallies, and eat lunch with your child day. The week concludes with inviting grandparents, or special adult, for mass and breakfast, then early dismissal.

Science Fair

Held each year in the gym during Catholic Schools Week. Grades K-3 are assigned a project relating to science, and teachers send home all pertinent information well in advance. Fourth grade introduces students to the scientific method with a grade level competition, and several weeks are spent planning. Grades 6-8 compete in the school Science Fair; winners go on to compete in the Archdiocesan Science Fair hosted by OLPH.

Earth Day

A school-wide celebration. Students create projects following the year’s ecological theme and display them in the gym. Eigth-graders develop activities and a presentation to teach the younger students more about the theme. Guidelines for the projects are sent home by classroom teachers, and projects count as a Science grade.

Spelling Bee

Held each year in January. Grades 1-4 compete first in the Junior Spelling Bee. The top 3 spellers from the Junior level compete the next day with grades 5-8 in the School Spelling Bee. The winner goes on to compete in the San Antonio Express News Spelling Bee. A voluntary activity, spelling lists are posted online in advance for students to practice. Competitions are held in the cafeteria, and parents are invited to attend.

History Fair

Held only when the school schedule permits, open to grades 6-8. The National History Fair Association chooses a theme; students can choose to compete in Performance, Research Essay, Exhibit, or Documentary Video. Presentations can be either individual or group.

Geography Bee

Grades 6-8 compete early in the second semester. Class winners compete to determine the school level winner.

Saint Bowl

Held in the last week of December before Christmas break, grades 2nd and up are invited to compete. This written test is based on the knowledge of saints; a study guide is posted on the school website in August. Grades 2-4 compete at the junior level, 5-8 compete at the senior level.

Talent Show

Held in the spring in the gym, all students are invited to showcase their talents. The music department announces tryouts, and students participate either individually or in groups. Parents are not only invited, but encouraged to attend. Watch for more information in the spring.

Field Day

Held near the end of the school year, students spend the morning in fun outdoor exercise activities. This is another great volunteer opportunity for parents as volunteers are needed to escort groups and facilitate activities. This event is coordinated by the PE department.

Book Fairs

Held at least twice a year, usually at the beginning of the school year, and again the week before spring break. Volunteers are welcome; please contact Mrs. Martinez in the library if you can help.

Field Trips

All grade levels take at least one field trip a year. At some grade levels, parents may be invited as chaperones. Classroom teachers send out the appropriate information as time draws near. In order for parents to attend, they must have completed the Archdiocesan mandated Safe Environment Training. Please see above information on Volunteering for complete training requirements. Destinations include:

  • Kindergarten Magik Theater and Children’s Museum
  • 1st Grade San Antonio Zoo
  • 2nd Grade San Antonio Rodeo
  • 3rd Grade Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Park
  • 4th Grade IMAX & Institute of Texan Cultures
  • 5th Grade Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
  • 6th Grade Witte Museum
  • 7th Grade State Capital, LJB Library & Ranch
  • 8th Grade (Retreat) Honey Creek Center & Dixie Dude Ranch

Monthly Adoration with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Kinder through 8th grade goes to Adoration once a month with a parent partner. Dates and times are set up with the Religion teachers. Length of time spent in Adoration varies by grade level with 50 minutes being reserved for the 6th-8th graders. To volunteer, contact the Spiritual Life Committee.

Living Rosary

Held in October, the month of the Rosary. Recitations are done twice, once with the 1st through 4th grades, and again with the 5th through 8th grades. Kindergarteners attend as participants. Ten students are chosen from each class to become the beads of the Rosary. Exact dates will be announced, and parents are encouraged to attend!

Christian Music Week

Held during the lunch hour on the playground throughout one week in May. Students listen to CDs and music that is Christian-based, in an effort to enrich the student’s awareness of alternative types of music. Students can also win CDs through drawings held during the lunch hour. This event is sponsored by the Spiritual Life Committee.

Vocations Week

Usually takes place for a week in March. The Spiritual Life Committee members organize speakers for all the classes. Speakers represent religious life from many aspects, including priests, brothers, sisters, deacons, and seminarians.

May Crowning

Held at the first Friday Mass in May, all students and teachers are invited to bring one long-stemmed flower, real or artificial, as we crown the Blessed Mother, Queen of Heaven and Earth. As with all school Masses, parents are invited to attend.

St. Ann’s Drive

Always held the Sunday before Mother’s Day, collection of gently-used furniture, clothing, diapers, etc. to benefit the Seton Home for Unwed Mothers. Collection begins two weeks prior to Mother’s Day. Sponsored by the Spiritual Life Committee.

School Pictures

Picture taking opportunities happen throughout the year. Individual pictures are taken in the fall; students are allowed to wear dress clothes. Information is sent home prior to pictures, money is collected before pictures are taken. A class picture is taken in the winter; students wear uniforms and are photographed only as a class. Payment information is sent home and collected before the picture is taken. Individual pictures are taken again in the spring and are optional. Students can wear dress clothes for the photo, but are expected to bring their uniforms to change into afterwards. Orders are handled after the proofs come back.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are ordered in the spring and usually delivered the following summer during Final Registration.