Learning about computers is an important part of technology class at St. Mary of the Assumption School. Knowing the different parts of a computer can become confusing. Dale Boley is shown explaining different parts of a computer to the fourth grade class. (Photo submitted.)Initiative means "Just Do It," doing something without being told, on our own. The students learned about initiative as part of their L.I.F.E. skills for the past two weeks. Our Bible model was Rebekah, who took the initiative to make sure Jacob received Isaac's blessing. From left, Conner Campbell, Trey Laudick, Aiden Pratt, Mrs. Johnson, Alexis Miller, Owen Treece, and Joe Schaufelberger were recognized for showing "initiative." (Photo submitted.)Can you spell rhombus? What about serenely? Those were the winning words at a spelling bee recently held at St. Mary of the Assumption School. The winner was Joe Schaufelberger and the runner-up was Ava Courtney. Joe will represent St. Mary's School at the county spelling bee. (Photo submitted.) A tradition at St. Mary of the Assumtpion School during Epiphany is for someone to bring in a King Cake with a small plastic Jesus hidden somewhere in it. The person who gets the baby is suppose to bring in the King Cake next year. This cake takes its name from the three kings who visited baby Jesus. It is part of the Twelve Days of Christmas and is said that the three kings arrived to honor Jesus on the Epiphany. The season for the cake extends from the Epiphany to Mardi Gras. Hank Kopak, finder of "baby Jesus" received a crown and had the honor of helpinghelp Mrs. Tate "chalk" the Kindergarten door. (Photo submitted.)
