Ortega River Run Training Awards Presented
During the weeks leading up to the Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run, Coach Holly and Coach Cherry worked with students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 to prepare them for the 1- and/or 5-mile race. Their training included running laps, drills, and other activities but, most importantly, they encouraged perseverance and good sportsmanship. Congratulations to […]
Ascension St. Vincent’s 2021 Ortega River Run
The 43rd Ortega River Run was held on Saturday, February 27, and proved once again to be a true community event! It was a wonderful morning of fitness, fun, and social distancing to benefit Episcopal’s St. Mark’s Campus’s financial aid program. Congratulations to the 2021 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run winner Jake Wightman, who […]
Students Collect Art Supplies for Young Patients
St. Mark’s Campus first and second grade students have collected art supplies for their Service Learning Project – Art With a Heart in Healthcare – over the past few weeks. They created posters and placed collection bins around campus encouraging other students and faculty and staff to donate. Earlier this week, students spent time placing […]
Raffle Drawing for Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run
Congratulations to second grade student, Luke Michaud, for being this week’s winner of a $10 Target gift card! Don’t forget, all students who are registered for the 1- or 5-mile race are encouraged to wear their 2021 Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run t-shirt to school on Friday, February 26 for spirit day. We can’t […]
Students Receive Fruit of the Spirit Awards for Goodness
Wednesday morning the St. Mark’s Campus held the Fruit of the Spirit Chapel for Goodness. Teachers and peers recognized students who practice goodness in everything they do. A special recognition ceremony for these deserving students was held outside in the courtyards of campus. Awards were presented by Beville Anderson, Head of Lower School, St. Mark’s […]
Raffle Drawing for Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run
Congratulations to sixth grade student Alaia Jeannin for being this week’s winner of a $10 Target gift card! There is only 1 more chance for students to win a gift card! In addition, all students who are registered for the 1- or 5-mile race will have the opportunity to wear their 2021 Ascension St. Vincent’s […]
Fourth Grade Students Create Gallery for Black History Month
During English Language Arts this term fourth grade students have been focusing on informational reading and writing. They have read books and articles and used their research skills to gather important information about a variety of topics including New York City, planets, and endangered species. To organize their notes, students learned to use tools such […]
Fourth Grade Students Build Dams
Fourth grade students have been studying how humans can affect the flow of flood waters by building dams in science. They were challenged to design and build a dam out of provided materials (including mud, sand, popsicle sticks, rocks, and paper towels) to protect a town (represented by small cubes in their stream table) from […]
Raffle Drawing for Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run
Congratulations to second grade student, Luke Michaud, for being this week’s winner of a $10 Target gift card! Thank you to everyone who registered for the Ascension St. Vincent’s Ortega River Run! We can’t wait to see you on Saturday on the start line!
Grade-level Events Welcome Parents to Campus
The St. Mark’s Campus welcomed kindergarten, first, and second grade families to campus for a safe and fun Open House on Monday, February 8. With their children as the “tour guides,” parents had the opportunity to visit classrooms and resources to get a glimpse into the school year. Third grade parents were welcomed to campus […]