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Pacelli students advance to Regional Spelling Bee
Pacelli Catholic School announces the two spellers that will be advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee on Monday, Friday, Jan. 11.
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Pacelli honors alumni, names teacher of the year
Congratulations to the newest inductees to Pacelli’s Hall of Honor and Pacelli Teacher of the Year. These individuals were honored at Pacelli’s Annual Gala on ...
by Jean McDermott, Saturday, November 17, 2018 4:34 pm
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Pacelli’s lessons in gratitude
As we enter this month of November, a time of thanksgiving, I am especially reminded of all with which I have been blessed.
by Jean McDermott, Saturday, November 3, 2018 7:05 am
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Helping our children deal with natural disasters
The past few months have seen countless natural disasters throughout the country and the world impacting the lives of many families; hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires. ...
by Jean McDermott, Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:43 am
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Pacelli building unification beginning in the 2018-2019 school year
Pacelli Catholic Schools Board of Trustees announced last spring their approval of building unification starting in the 2018-2019 school year. All academic learning for Kindergarten ...
by Jean McDermott, Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:46 am
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Benchmark testing; measuring academic growth
When I was a student, many years ago, I remember that one time a year when it was time to take the Iowa Basic Skills ...
by Jean McDermott, Saturday, April 21, 2018 8:37 am
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New education savings opportunity available for families
The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act expanded 529 savings plans to allow families to invest funds for K-12 tuition in addition to higher education ...
by Jean McDermott, Monday, March 12, 2018 7:24 am
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Pacelli Reading Olympics goes for the gold
Pacelli students are going for the gold as they compile reading minutes in pursuit of winning their own bronze, gold or silver medal.
by Jean McDermott, Saturday, March 3, 2018 11:38 am
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Making healthy choices
Pacelli Elementary School students were greeted with two new hydration stations when they returned to school after Christmas break. As part of Pacelli wellness initiatives ...
by Jean McDermott, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:11 am
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New Year’s resolutions; Pacelli continuous improvement planning
During this season of counting our blessings, taking stock of 2017, and setting our goals/resolutions for 2018, it is fitting that we, as a school, ...
by Jean McDermott, Friday, December 29, 2017 8:32 am
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Citizenship: Honoring those who keep us free
Pacelli students recently had several opportunities to honor those who served our country. Elementary students are spreading Christmas cheer by making Christmas cards for veterans ...