The 5th-8th graders have been working in Literature Circles and in Partner Reading Groups during their Language Arts classes this year! While working in their Literature Circles, students are given a different job relating to their reading assignment each night, rotating with the other members in … [Read more...]

The 5th-8th grade students were extremely honored to receive a visit from the nationally recognized poet, essayist, novelist, playwright, and Duquesne University professor of 40 years, Dr. Samuel Hazo. Before Dr. Hazo came for his visit, we read a biography that was written about him and we also … [Read more...]

Inga, is a specially trained “helper” dog. She belongs to Joseph Leckenby, one of our 6th graders. Inga came to live with the Leckenby family last fall to help Joseph do extra jobs at home. She has visited our school many times. We thought it would be a great fit for Inga to come into our … [Read more...]

On Tuesday, April 12, 2011, we were honored to have Father Michael join us for our annual Passover Seder. Before our Seder began, Father Michael explained to us the celebration of Passover by the Jewish people and how Jesus, transforming the Passover into a victory of life over death in the … [Read more...]

Each year Annunciation (March 25), we like to make this holy day a special day for the girls of our elementary and middle school. This year Presbytera Eleni Kallaur and Mrs. Doncic discussed their important role of growing up to be women in the church. Pres. Kallaur talked with the girls about … [Read more...]

Kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers from T.H.E.O.S. attended a workshop entitled, “The Spirited Child in the Classroom: Helping all Children be Successful” given by the author of the book, Raising Your Spirited Child. The author, Mrs. Kurcinka specializes in helping parents … [Read more...]