First graders are studying motion! They were each given a cube and had to come up with ways create motion using only a piece of string, a straw and a Popsicle stick!

During this Lenten season students took part in building a mural piece by piece. Over 1,400 squares made up the final image, each of which contained a prayer intention from a student or staff member on the back side. The mural was a ever changing visual reminder of our Lenten journey as we prayed, fasted and completed various service projects.

We were thrilled to be able to take our 4K-4th grade students to the Black Earth Children's Museum on Friday, March 23 for the big reveal of the new Science Lab Exhibit!

Our 4th graders wrapped up either Roald Dahl unit with lots of fun activities throughout the week!

Our 8th grade class, lead by Mrs. Jennifer Wankerl, put on a beautiful and moving representation of the Living Stations of the Cross on Tuesday. Each student played a role in acting out or narrating each of the 14 stations, with Haven Wankerl playing Jesus. Logan Grabins' performed the vocal solos.

5th grader Kamryn Wells got quite the surprise Friday when Dora and Shiloh showed up at his classroom door! Kamryn has been raising money for the LCC K-9 Police Ministry and they surprised him with the opportunity to meet two of their dogs to recognize his efforts.

St. Francis had five students take 1st place and six students take 2nd place in their age brackets during last night's basketball competition. Nearly 50 children from the area took part at the event, which was held at St. Francis Xavier.

All of our students in 4K-8th grade participated in our Lenten Retreat on Wednesday, March 14, which was put on by Camp Gray.
It was a great way to expand our knowledge of prayer, fasting and almsgiving through games and other fun activities. The counselors also incorporated our theme of kindness and helped students think about how important it is to treat everyone with love and kindness.

Recess before school returns April 3! Parent drop off procedures will remain the same. Buses will be instructed to drop off at Church to avoid any traffic near the playground, as they did at the beginning of the school year.

Congrats to all of our Boys Basketball teams on great seasons! Thank you to the coaches and parents for helping to ensure such a great experience for our student athletes!