Memories Made During Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Morning
On Friday, November 19, hundreds of Pre-K 3 – Grade 5 grandparents and special friends gathered on the St. Mark’s Campus to spend the morning with students. Beginning with a special Chapel, attendees enjoyed student performances and a moving Homily from The Rev. Adam Greene. Following the service, students and guests gathered on Baker Green […]
Veterans Day Hero Wall Provides Learning Opportunity for Students
In commemoration of Veterans Day, St. Mark’s Campus families, faculty, and staff recently contributed photos and biographical information of loved ones who serve or have served in the United States military. Submissions were prominently displayed on a “hero wall” throughout the week of Veterans Day. Students had multiple opportunities to read about and see the […]
Fall Festival Draws Hundreds to St. Mark’s Campus
On Thursday, November 4, St. Mark’s Campus families, faculty, and staff along with neighborhood families and students from the Munnerlyn Campus, gathered on St. Mark’s Campus’ Berg Field for the Fall Festival. Children enjoyed pony rides, a ferris wheel, bounce houses, football toss, yard games, food trucks, and so much more! “It was a wonderful […]
Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run
Electrical Circuits Unit Brings a Spark to Curriculum
Fourth grade students recently held an open house on St. Mark’s Campus to showcase homemade wired houses they constructed in science class. As part of an electrical circuits unit, students learned about parallel and series circuits, conductors and insulators, and additional related technology. They started off building their own flashlights to apply their knowledge. From […]
Classes Without Quizzes and Book Fair Opening Night Bring Hundreds to Campus
On Thursday, October 21, faculty, staff, and teachers welcomed over 300 parents, grandparents, and students to campus for Classes Without Quizzes Family Open House and the Book Fair Opening Night. Classes Without Quizzes was an interactive event that provided parents and grandparents the opportunity to visit three different classes their child(ren) participate in during the […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15, St. Mark’s Campus students are immersed in Hispanic culture across multiple disciplines (art, music, dance, media, library and, of course, Spanish). Third grade students recently learned about Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo, a Mexican painter known for her many portraits and self-portraits. They painted […]
Parents’ Night Out a Big Success!
The St. Mark’s Parents’ Association hosted Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, September 16. Approximately 60 parents gathered on campus for an evening social filled with fellowship, food, beverages, and fun. In addition to mingling, parents had the opportunity to sign up to get involved with various events and special celebrations taking place throughout the 2021-2022 […]
“Instrumental” addition to music program
Music to many parents’ ears, kindergarten – fifth grade students were recently offered the opportunity to participate in bi-weekly violin classes before school on St. Mark’s Campus. Instruction began last week and is led by Corina Donica, a professionally trained European violinist who has performed as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician throughout Europe and […]
Students Going Gaga over GaGa Ball
Second – fifth grade students are going gaga over GaGa Ball! New to the PE program this year on St. Mark’s Campus, GaGa is a fast paced sport played in an octagonal pit. The game is played with a soft foam ball and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to […]