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St. Stephen School News - 2008
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The Pre-K, Kindergarten, first and second grade students at St. Stephen School celebrated the 100th day of school this year with many fun activities
including: 100 exercises in the gym, decorating hats with 100 items, reading 100 books for Scholastic Classroom Care, making 100th Day crowns, and sorting 100 Gummie Bears!
St. Stephen School News - 2008
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The students at St. Stephen School were given an extra special opportunity to show their love for their principal, Mrs. Ende on Valentine's Day.
February 14th also happens to be Mrs. Donna Ende's birthday! The children were very excited to express their love and gratitude for their beloved principal on her special day.
St. Stephen Pre-K News - 2008
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February 2008. . . The Pre-K children at St. Stephen School did a unit about "Mittens." As a culminating activity, the childern made mitten sandwiches using various toppings to make the sandwiches extra yummmy!!
St. Stephen Students Enjoy Cooking Club - 2008
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February 2008. . . Saint Stephen School Cooking Club members are learning to prepare many delicious dishes. This month they learned to make meatloaf which they
brought home to share with their families.
Catholic Schools Week At St. Stephen School - 2008
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February 2008. . . St. Stephen School began the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week with a special Sunday mass at St. Stephen Church. When the children returned to school on Monday, they began a weeklong series of exciting and fun activities. Catholic Schools Week ran from Sunday, January 27 to Saturday, February 2nd.
St. Stephen Basketball Team Wins Championship - 2008
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February 2008. . . The St Stephen Boys J.V. basketball team won the Niagara County Catholic League championship. They captured the title by beating St. Dominics in a hard fought game. Pictured are (front) Zach Cooney, Nathan Chiffa, John-Paul Bobak, Griffin Stone, Peter Chopra; (2nd row) Justin Figler, Quinn Carey, Colin Carey, George Smith, Branden Costolnick, Michael Bobak; (3rd row) Coach Figler, Alex Kovacs, Joey Beauchamp, Coach Carey. Missing from the photo are Steven White and Coach Bobak.
St. Stephen Students Make Penguins - 2008
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February 2008. . . St. Stephen School Pre-K, Kindergarten, First and Second grade classes recently made their own stuffed penguins. Each child received a kit, then stuffed and personalized each one with their new name and "birth certificate."
St. Stephen’s 2nd Quarter Honor Roll - January 2008
January 31, 2008 . . . St. Stephen School announces its 2nd quarter honor roll:
Grade 3: Mrs. Julia Moretti
1st Honors: Sarah Bazemore, Andrew Faturos, Adam Frosolone, Julie Klein, Lauren Lotempio, Miranda Nemeth, Garrett Robinson
2nd Honors: John-Paul Bobak, Virgil Castner, Rachel Colan, Jeffrey Goris, Ireland Kramer, Ronald Loss, Angela Smith, Brian Smith, Geoffrey Webb
Grade 4: Mrs. Ann Samplinski
1st Honors: Laura Bierbrauer, William Frank, Peter Kroetsch, Joseph Monaco, Hannah Panzica, William Tompkins, Brigid White
2nd Honors: Michael Englert, Alexis Fredricks, Grace Fredricks, Zachary Lenz, Charles Panepinto, Luke Strott, Ciera Vedella, Elliott Ziolkowski
Grade 5: Mrs. Jennifer Hoplight
1st Honors: Michael Bobak, Nathan Ciffa, Nicholas Colan, Justin Figler, Luke McConnaghy, Alanna Mergel, Robert Nappo, Nicholas Ortiz
2nd Honors: Quinn Carey, Gabriella Congi, Jacob Frosolone, Thomas Gagola, Zoanne Gebhard, John Sosnowski, Griffin Stone
Grade 6: Mrs. Daniela Schmidt
1st Honors: Carleen Conway, Alexander Kovacs, Molly Meka, Nicholas Panepinto, Katie Grace White
2nd Honors: Marielle Buffamonte, Peter Chopra, Kristin Kalman, Alexander Lenz, ,
Zoë Reda, Richard Shanor, Helen Tran
Grade 7: Miss Amy Goerss
1st Honors: Ashley Colan, James Gallagher, Erin McConnaghy, Stephanie Neville, Alan Wopperer, Anthony Yarussi
2nd Honors: Alex Buffamonte, Matthew Gagola, Jeremy Lazatin, Matthew Lenz, Grace Olszewski, Zaida Smith, Jodie White
Grade 8: Mrs. Carol Buchholz
1st Honors: Ariana Alizadeh, David Conboy, Alex DeRosa, Jesse Knab, Victor Sarmiento
2nd Honors: Katie Bierbrauer, James Bobak, Maura Bobak, Emily Cardullo, Emilie Kovacs, Rebecca Meyer, Callan Piazza, Jenna Saltzman, Jackie Sosnowski, Brendan Stone, Meggie White
Lenten Fish Fry Begins At St. Stephen's - 2008
The St. Stephen Lenten fish fry dinners begin February 8th in St. Stephen School, 2080 Baseline Road, and will run each Friday through March 14th. Dinners are served from 5-7 p.m. with early bird admission for senior citizens beginning at 4:30 p.m. Dinners include fried or broiled haddock, shrimp and scallops, French fries, and homemade potato salad and desserts. Discount dinners for senior citizens. Take out menu available from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. by calling 773-4347.
Due to the participation of so many dedicated and enthusiastic workers (consisting mainly of the school's parents, but this also includes the current 8th grade class, relatives, parishioners, and past students), the St. Stephen's fish fry is a greatly anticipated community event as well as a way to raise money for St. Stephen School.
St. Stephen's Campaign to Prove that 'Reading is Giving' - 2008
100 Books To Be Donated To Children In Need
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Kindergarten students from St. Stephen School are helping others while they help themselves this school year by participating in Scholastic Book Club Classrooms Care, a philanthropy-based literacy campaign designed to teach children about the joys and importance of reading and giving. From the beginning of school through December 31, 2007, students in Mrs. Ortiz's classroom read 100 books and in turn, Scholastic Book Clubs, a division of Scholastic, the global children's publishing and media company, will donate
100 books to disadvantaged children nationwide.
St. Stephen School Writing Contest Winners - 2008
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Each year the St. Stephen Parish Holy Name Society sponsors a writing contest to encourage youth to focus on the sprititual meaning of Christmas.
Writing participants in this year's contest were asked to express their thoughts regarding their family's Christmas traditions. Congratulations to the winners of the contest from St. Stephen School, (shown above top left to right) Mrs. Daniela Schmidt, Anthony Yarussi, Ricky Englert, Rebecca Meyer, James Bobak, Alex Kovacs, Mr. Pete Kuszczak, (bottom left to right): Grace Olszewski, Kristin Kalman, Stephanie Neville, and Katie Grace White.
Lions Club Names St. Stephen School Poster Winners - 2008
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Members of the Grand Island Lions Club recently announced the winners of their International Peace Poster Contest. The winners from St. Stephen School are Carly Conway, grade 6, who won a second place $100 savings bond for her grade level. Other St. Stephen School winners are Katie Grace White, grade 6; Callan Piazza, grade 8; and James Bobak, grade 8. Each of those winners were awarded a third place $50 savings bond for their entries.
Congratulations to all for a job well done!
St. Stephen School Christmas Concert - 2008
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January 3, 2008 . . .An exciting Christmas concert was presented to the Grand Island community by all students at St. Stephen School. The event began with a series of holiday favorites by the students' concert band. The packed house was then treated to "ELFis and the Sleigh Riders," a short musical with a message about forgiveness. The evening concluded with the heart warming presentation of the Nativity. Many thanks to the students who shared their wonderful talents, and to all those who assisted in pulling together this excellent concert.
St. Stephen School Pre-K Students Wear PJs to School - 2008
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January 3, 2008 . . .Just before the Christmas holiday, the Pre-K students at St. Stephen School lived out the dream of going to school in their pajamas. They enjoyed breakfast together including doughnuts, french toast, and orange juice. PJ Day also included making fun holiday crafts.
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