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Lent Begins This Week!
Ash Wednesday this week marks the beginning of
Lent, the 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. This is a season of repentance and conversion - a time to create habits of the mind and heart that are centered on Christ.
As a reminder, students in grades K-12 will celebrate Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 1st (students in grades K-8 will
attend Mass at 9:30 a.m. on March 1st; high school students will celebrate Mass at 11:30 a.m.). Please be sure students dress in Church uniforms on Wednesday, March 1st. There won't be a school Mass this Thursday, March 2nd.
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Retreats Offer Opportunities for Spiritual Renewal
This week, St. Anne-Pacelli freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors are participating in class retreats at St. Anne Church. "The retreats are a chance for our students to 'retreat' from their busy lives and spend a day of school away from the classroom," says Mr. Jeff Chardos, High School Religion Teacher. "It's an opportunity to bond as a class through fun games and activities and a chance to grow along their own individual spiritual journey."
This year's class retreats are led by national retreat leader Tony Bellizzi. He leads retreats that open hearts, energize souls and change lives. His message brings young people the good news of the saving power of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and participation in the life of his church.
Mr. Bellizzi will also lead a retreat for St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School parents this Thursday, March 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in St. Anne Church. His talk, entitled "Parenting the Greatest Gift," will include practical parenting tips and include opportunities for discussion.
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Tapping Into the Joy of Serving Others
 Students at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School donated over 3,000 pairs of new children's, men's and women's underwear to St. Anne Community Outreach during a Catholic Schools Week Pep Rally on Friday, February 3rd. Students had fun playing "Wedgie Wars: Battling to Provide Underwear for Everyone" themed relay races and games during the event.
In case you missed it, the Ledger-Enquirer shared this great video recap of our school-wide service project.
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Viking of the Month
St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School is excited to announce a new recognition program for students in grades PK3-8! By creating a Viking of the Month Program, St. Anne-Pacelli hopes to celebrate individual academic successes, as well as student contributions to the school community at large. Each month, one student from each grade level will be named Viking of the Month. These students will be recognized after a school Mass and enjoy a special pizza lunch. At St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School, we value our students' awesome accomplishments, and look forward to recognizing them on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis.
Congratulations to our February 2017 Viking of the Month Awardees!
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Super Spellers
St. Anne-Pacelli's K-5th grade Spelling Bee Champions were recognized after Mass on February 23rd. Congratulations to Emma Kate Turner (Kindergarten), Brendan Walrath (1st grade), Ukela Okoroba (2nd grade), Jose Ayerdi (3rd grade), Connor Zittrauer (4th grade) and Michael Spinello (5th grade)!
Also, congratulations to St. Anne-Pacelli 8th grader Dominic Valenzuela for placing 3rd out of 20 competitors in the February 25th Region 6 Spelling Bee in Fort Valley!
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Regional Science Fair Wrap-Up
Congratulations to the following St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School 7th grade students for an awesome performance in the February 7th Columbus Regional Science and Engineering Fair at Columbus State University: Joe Callahan, Bin Espiritu, Alex Errasti, Cole Crawford, Spencer Parker, Hayden Preston, Catherine Kennedy, Olivia O'Shields, Jonathan Davis, Hayden Huhtanen, William Sellers, and Jonathan Smith!
Special congratulations to the following students who received awards:
- 1st Place Behavior and Social Science - Alex Errasti
- 2nd Place Biochemistry - Catherine Kennedy
- 1st Place Chemistry - Joe Callahan
- 3rd Place Energy and Physical Science - Hayden Preston
- 3rd Place Physics and Astronomy - Jonathan Smith
- 1st Place Physics and Astronomy - Spencer Parker
- 3rd Place Plant Sciences - Will Sellers
Joe Callahan's project, "Pop the Perfect Pop," which tested the flavor and pop performance of expensive vs. inexpensive microwave popcorn, was selected to advance to the Georgia Science and Engineering Fair.
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National History Day
National History Day actively engages students in Mrs. Hollie Queener's 8th Grade Social Studies class in the historical process. Over the course of the school year, students select a topic related to the year's theme: "Taking a Stand in History." They engage in a program of research, in both primary and secondary sources, designed to investigate their topic and answer specific research questions. Their results are then presented through one of a variety of categories, including e
xhibits, papers, documentaries, websites and performances. All entries, regardless of category, include a written component, known as the "process paper" which discusses the reasoning behind the project, the research process and the significance of the topic to the theme. Students must also prepare and submit an annotated bibliography. The top three in each category move on to Regionals at LaGrange College on March 17th!
Exhibit Results:
1st Place: Jessica Clover
2nd Place: Valerie Delgado
3rd Place: Emilee Fleck
4th Place: Kayla Robins
Historical Paper Results:
1st Place: Cara Miles
2nd Place: Will Norman
3rd Place: Christina Wells
4th Place: Kimmell Casto
Documentary Results:
1st Place: Anna Ranieri
2nd Place: Ashlyn Jenkins
3rd Place: Marcel Dawson
4th Place: Martha Hill
Website Results:
1st Place: Gabrielle Fox
2nd Place: Ian Eikelberry
3rd Place: William Wayman
4th Place: Joshua Douglas
Performance Results:
1st Place: Enrique Dickerson
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National Honor Society Inducts New Members
Please join us in congratulating the following students who were inducted into the St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic High School National Honor Society on February 1st:
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Warner Adcock
Connor Barrows
Brooke Coleman
Darielys Diaz
Carina Drexler
Zachary Drexler
Ariana Espinel
Jose Espinel
Eleanor Fuller
Natalie Gigli
George Gottfried
Chase Guermonprez-Sellers
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Juanita Guerrero Santoyo
Davis Hardin
Bruce Huff
Erikson Lawrence
Ian Poole
Benjamin Ranieri
Alyce Ryan
Madison Seguin
Grayson Stamm
Nicholas Sun
Madeline Zimmermann
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Getting a Global Education
A small group of students from St. Anne-Pacelli's high school French class recently visited Quebec City, Canada, for four exciting and fun-filled days during the famous Carnival festivity!
During their trip, they learned how to forge copper, rode a dog sled and cooked maple syrup. The students also experienced what life was like for French-Canadian soldiers during the 1700s. They had a hands-on lesson in a different culture, a peculiar cuisine, a new language and, last but not least, experienced a very cold Canadian winter.
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St. Anne Church Parochial Vicar Fr. Brian O'Shaughnessy opens the first Cohesión meeting with a special prayer. Led by Lower School Spanish Teacher Mrs. Elizabeth Mendoza, the new after-school club for St. Anne-Pacelli Hispanic students in grades 3-8 meets weekly and is a place to learn more about Spanish-speaking countries, foods and traditions. Participants also have the opportunity to practice Spanish and share fellowship with friends.
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Muscogee County Sheriff's Office deputies visited with students during Catholic Schools Week.
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PK3-5th grade girls and their dads danced the night away at our 2nd Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance!
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PK-12th grade students celebrated Mass and shared sweet treats with their Grand Vikings.
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PK4 students celebrated the wedding of Q & U!
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8th graders are testing the pH of aqueous solutions.
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Every day is a great day to be a Preschool Viking!
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Spring Sports in Full Swing
Soccer
The Vikings Boys Varsity Soccer Team is on the right track with three straight wins after opening up the season with a loss to Hardaway. T.J. Fick has led the team with seven goals with many Vikings picking up assists along the way. St. Anne-Pacelli has played some competitive teams so far, including 5A Northside, Central Phenix City, and 6A Lee County on the 3-game winning streak.
The Vikings Girls Varsity Soccer Team is coming along and improving with every game. The team is ready to start its own winning streak this Wednesday, March 1st versus Opelika.
The Vikings Middle School Girls Soccer Team is a very young team this season. The girls are very enthusiastic and eager to learn new soccer skills. They work hard each and every day. Those players that encourage each other, try their best and follow the core values of our school are the ones chosen as captains for the week ahead.
The Vikings Middle School Boys Soccer Team started the season strong with a dominating 8-0 win over Saint Teresa on February 16th at Deimel Field. The Vikings controlled the game from the onset, with Lucas Lesh scoring two quick goals within the first 10 minutes. Conar Blevins, Elliott Lopez, and Jose Vazquez, all added goals in the first half for a 5-0 halftime lead. In the second half, Dylan Swinyard scored an exciting goal and Reece Lenig and Alex Errasti added goals from the penalty spot.
Baseball
The 2017 Vikings Baseball Season is off to a fast start, with early games against local teams such as Jordan, Spencer, Manchester and Brookstone. The 2017 St. Anne-Pacelli Diamond Day was a success, with the tournament proving to be an effective fundraiser. Mount De Sales was the top performing team, walking away with victories over Bowdon and Spencer.
The Vikings Middle School Baseball Team looks to host its first home games on
March 4th
against St. Luke. Come out and support your Vikings!
 Tennis
The St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings Tennis season is off to a great start! The boys team is currently 1-0 in our region, while the girls team is 0-1. Jordyn Dawson and Sarah Bouthillier remain undefeated this tennis season for Girls Singles.
Golf
The Vikings Golf T
eam is ready to begin its season! The girls will play Northside High School on Tuesday,
February 28th
for the 1st Annual Mardi Gras Tee Off.
The Vikings Travel Golf Team will have its first tournament at Lakewood Golf Course on
Saturday, March 11th. Student-athletes are excited to sport new golf bags on the greens this year!
Be sure to check our
school calendar for more details about future spring sports games, matches and tournaments. Go Vikings!
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Ready, Set, Shop!
The St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings Booster Club's online Spiritwear store is stocked with new inventory! The store will be open until Wednesday, March 8th to accept spring orders. Orders placed during this time will be available for pick up in the main school office by Wednesday, March 29th.
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit Sales Move to Thursdays During Lent
Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuits are on sale on Thursdays during Lent during drop-off from 7:30 until 8:10 a.m. for $3 each (first-come, first-served). Proceeds benefit various school clubs/teams/organizations.
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Empty Bowl Luncheon & Day of the Arts
Please make plans to attend St. Anne-Pacelli's Empty Bowl Luncheon & Day of the Arts, to be held this
Sunday, March 5th between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the High School Auditorium! For a donation, patrons may select a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bowl - lovingly made by St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School students - and receive a modest yet delicious meal of soup, bread and dessert. The suggested donation for each adult is $15; each student/child in attendance is encouraged to donate $10 (admission donations will be accepted at the door the day of the event). Student artwork will be on display, and student musicians and thespians will perform during the event. Funds raised at this event will be donated to St. Anne Community Outreach to use in the fight against hunger in our community.
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2nd Annual Mother-Son Dance
Calling all super moms and sons! PK3-5th grade boys and their moms are invited to St. Anne-Pacelli's 2nd Annual Mother-Son Dance on
Saturday, April 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. The $20 per family pre-registration fee includes an out-of-this world evening featuring a DJ, digital picture, food & fun! Completed
registration forms are due, with payment, by Monday, April 3rd to homeroom teachers (there won't be any pay-at-the-door admissions).
Questions?
Email
1st Grade Teacher and Mother-Son Dance Coordinator Mrs. Katie Robinson.
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706.561.8232
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