| We're Celebrating Catholic Schools Week January 31 - February 6, 2010! | |
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“Catholic Schools - Dividends for Life” is the theme selected for Catholic Schools Week 2010. Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration that focuses attention on the good work done by the nation’s Catholic schools. The week will be observed Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, 2010. Catholic Schools Week is a joint project of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). According to Karen Ristau, NCEA president, “Catholic schools provide good things for students and families—high expectations and daily experience of faith. In these challenging times, the theme also reminds parents that the dividends of a Catholic school education—students prepared in faith, knowledge, morals and discipline—last a lifetime. There is no better way to invest in a child’s future—or the future of our world.” Marie Powell, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, noted: “We realize that in most parts of the country a Catholic education is not without some cost. But I can't think of a better investment in the future than to invest in the education of a child.” The logo designed for the week features a cross superimposed on an outstretched hand. Rays coming from behind the hand express the concepts of faith, knowledge, morals and discipline—all beneficial aspects of a Catholic education. The theme “Catholic Schools" runs across the top of the art and "Dividends for Life” runs across the bottom of the art. As part of Catholic Schools Week, National Appreciation Day For Catholic Schools will be observed Wednesday, Feb. 3. National Appreciation Day was established to encourage supporters nationwide to showcase to elected officials the great accomplishments and contributions of Catholic schools. In Washington, a delegation of Catholic school students, teachers and parents will visit Capitol Hill to meet with congressional leaders to promote Catholic schools. |
| Here are the activities that St. Mary School in Algoma has planned for the week:
Monday, February 1 - DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) - Students will read Christian fables, stories of Saints and have discussions on morals and values. Tuesday, February 2 - Catholic Schools Week Mass - Students will attend Mass at Holy Rosary in Kewaunee beginning at 10:00 am. Wednesday, February 3 - Knowledge Bowl - Put the stress on learning, students will take part in the Knowledge bowl. Time TBA. Thursday, February 4 - Hat Day - Wear a hat that displays a Catholic value or teaching. Friday, February 5 - Jump Rope for Heart - Teams of students will join in on many activities geared to get their hearts pumping coupled with Jump Rope for Heart which raises money for the American Heart Association. |
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