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Tuesday was student appreciation day. Students were treated to a presentation from the FDMS Honor Guards. Then, spent the day playing sports and games. And, yes, there was also those volleyball and basketball games which pitted SBCS faculty plus Fr. Fran Hezel against the SBCS varsity players, much to the delight of the students. It was like a full day recess!
The statue of Our Lady of Fatima paid a visit to the Santa Barbara Catholic School. The school held a special prayer service in honor of Our Lady of Fatima.
The 8th Grade class had a day of presentations from various professionals in different fields and also a presentation from the Father Duenas Memorial School and Academy of Our Lady of Guam.
The week started with faculty appreciation on Monday, where faculty and staff who have served the school for more than five years were honored. Special awards were also given to teachers who garnered the most student votes in Sylvan’s My Favorite Teacher Contest. Throughout the day, select students served as faculty and staff “mini-mes”. This fun activity gives the students a chance to shadow their adult counterparts and know what is like to be a faculty or staff at SBCS.
Below is the calendar of activities for the archdiocese and the school. All are invited to come and celebrate!
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2018
| THURSDAY Jan. 25, 2018, 3 pm Governors’ House |
SIGNING OF THE PROCLAMATION OF CSW 2018 Representatives from different schools, school administrators witness the proclamation of Catholic Schools Week 2018 signed by the governor |
| SATURDAY Jan. 27, 2018, 8 am to 12 noon Ypao Beach Ampitheater |
FAMILY PICNIC All families are invited to come; Schools are bringing food to share; Families may also bring food to share. Food trucks will also be available. There will be activities and games for students. |
| SUNDAY Jan. 28, 2018, 9:30 mass at the Agana Cathedral Masses in Different Parishes |
CSW Opening Mass Representatives of different schools are invited to come to this Mass to be officiated by Archbishop Byrnes. Students are enjoined to proudly wear their Catholic schooluniform when they attend Mass this Sunday |
| MONDAY Jan. 29, 2018 |
Opening; Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day
9 am Mass, Fr. Fran Hezel, SJ |
| TUESDAY Jan. 30, 2018 |
Student Appreciation Day 8-9:45 – Games for grades K-3 9:45 a.m. FD Honor Guards Presentation 1 p.m.– Sports Jam for grades 4-8 |
| WEDNESDAY: Jan. 31, 2018 |
Spirit Day Students are asked to come to school wearing jeans and any SBCS shirt that they have to show school spirit. (ex. sports, Christmas play, Spring play, fun run) |
| THURSDAY Feb. 1, 2018 |
1 PM Talent Show As entrance “fee” the students bring canned goods to donate to the Sisters of Mercy for their Travelling Pantry. |
| FRIDAY Feb. 2, 2018 7:30 am to 12 noon FD Phoenix Center |
Catholic Schools Educators Conference No school for students; Teachers and staff come together for a conference. Registration begins at 7:30 am; Mass caps the conference from 11-12 noon. |
Let us gratefully celebrate together our identity as Catholic schools and give thanks to God for the many blessings He has granted us!
Thank You.
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Principal Sr. Maria Rosario Gaite, RSM, lead faculty and staff at Tuesday’s Advent prayer and blessing of the wreath. After lunch, students also witnessed the blessing of the wreath and Christmas tree in the cafeteria, and took part in a short prayer service. These rituals remind us of our commitment to stay alert and awake for the coming of our savior Jesus Christ. #sbcslife #catholicschools #firstweekofadvent
By: Jhoanna Co
Santa Barbara Catholic School held a successful Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, November 18. Now on its fifteenth year, the SBCS Ice Cream Festival often boasts of sweet treats from famous brands like Haagen Daz, Dreyer’s, Marble Slab, Blue Bunny, Nestle, Magnolia Ice Cream and more!
The day started off with an Ice Cream Song & Dance number from the littlest SBCS students, the K4 class. This was followed by a rousing rendition of
“Rock & Roll is Here to Stay” and “Lolly Pop” by the SBCS Honor Choir. SBCS students Marianne Fernando and Juliana Fernando rendered a ballet dance. Different classes also showcased their talent like the 5th Graders performing the Filipino dance “Subli”; the 4th Graders performing a latin inspired dance to the song Despacito, and 8th graders dancing to Grupo Heavy and also singing with their ukulele. The guests were also treated to performances from Step-up Dancers, LA DANCE, The Little Zin Shop, Urban Studio, SKIPP Entertainment, and Danz Jazz Studio.
What made this year special was the addition of carnival games, a jump house, and a mini-train ride! Beaudy of Fun Forte also provided awesome greeters dressed as ice cream clowns.
“They had so much more activities this year, and I enjoyed
it very much!”, sixth grader Mason shared.
SBCS PTO Officers and members from different grade levels organized the carnival booths obstacle course, and ice cream photo booth. Student emcees for the day were Isabella Dangan, Caleb Murphy, Juliana Lacson, Ethan Alvarez, Madel Sibal, Arvin Fermo, Ayezah Bagro, Shaniel Javelosa together with PTO President Mr. Ron De Lima.
“This year’s Ice Cream Festival would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors: Foremost, Triple J 5 Star Wholesale, Luen Fung Enterprises, Micronesian Brokers, Mt. Lam Lam, Dickerson & Quinn, and Quality Distributors. We are really grateful for them. Thank you also to all the Teacher and Parent Volunteers! We salute you!,” said Mrs. Miriam Piana, Events Coordinator at SBCS
.