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Embracing this year's theme, "Catholic Schools Celebrate Service," older students took part in various acts of charity, called the corporal works of mercy, such as helping to feed the hungry and visit the sick, while younger ones focused on simple acts of kindness by taking care of one another.
"Religion is not a class in my school, but a way of life," said Principal Leeann Graziose, as she explained the value of a Catholic education. "We educate the whole child - physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually - in a way that teaches the gospel of Christ. For every lesson, there's a deeper lesson learned that goes back to their faith."
The private Roman Catholic school has an enrollment of 325 students. At SEAS, the week began with Curriculum Sunday, which offered a community open house as well as the opportunity for students to show off their schoolwork and demonstrate various projects.
"Parents and other people came, and they could see how good the students are and the school," said fifth-grader Thomas McDonnell. "And the eighth-graders got to pick an object and make it giant." Students demonstrated their imaginations -- imagine is the school's word of the year - by crafting oversized Rubik's Cubes, cell phones, dice and other items. "We had an open house so people could see if they wanted to come here," second-grader Declan Whelan said.
On Tuesday night, the National Junior Honor Society induction was held at the school. Both academic achievement and good character go into the selection process, Graziose said. An open house for parents of current and future students was held on Wednesday, as was a students-only cultural arts presentation, Science Around the House.
SEAS second-grader Timothy Riordan said, "Catholic Schools Week is pretty cool," a sentiment echoed by fellow students in various grades.
"I like Catholic Schools Week because kids got to bring in their hobbies," explained fifth-grader Shane McLaughlin. "Thomas brought in magazines, Kelly brought in lunchboxes, and I brought in action-figures, wrestling figures. I like collecting them." The students spoke before the class about their hobbies, fostering camaraderie and understanding.
Kids' Day was held Thursday. Teachers made a pancake breakfast for the students. Finally, Friday was SEAS Teacher Appreciation Day, when students presented teachers with cards and other surprises as a way of thanking them.
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"Religion is not a class in my school, but a way of life," said Principal Leeann Graziose, as she explained the value of a Catholic education. "We educate the whole child - physically, spiritually, emotionally and intellectually - in a way that teaches the gospel of Christ. For every lesson, there's a deeper lesson learned that goes back to their faith."
The private Roman Catholic school has an enrollment of 325 students. At SEAS, the week began with Curriculum Sunday, which offered a community open house as well as the opportunity for students to show off their schoolwork and demonstrate various projects.
"Parents and other people came, and they could see how good the students are and the school," said fifth-grader Thomas McDonnell. "And the eighth-graders got to pick an object and make it giant." Students demonstrated their imaginations -- imagine is the school's word of the year - by crafting oversized Rubik's Cubes, cell phones, dice and other items. "We had an open house so people could see if they wanted to come here," second-grader Declan Whelan said.
On Tuesday night, the National Junior Honor Society induction was held at the school. Both academic achievement and good character go into the selection process, Graziose said. An open house for parents of current and future students was held on Wednesday, as was a students-only cultural arts presentation, Science Around the House.
"I like Catholic Schools Week because kids got to bring in their hobbies," explained fifth-grader Shane McLaughlin. "Thomas brought in magazines, Kelly brought in lunchboxes, and I brought in action-figures, wrestling figures. I like collecting them." The students spoke before the class about their hobbies, fostering camaraderie and understanding.
Kids' Day was held Thursday. Teachers made a pancake breakfast for the students. Finally, Friday was SEAS Teacher Appreciation Day, when students presented teachers with cards and other surprises as a way of thanking them.
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