THIS WEEK: 12 JOYFUL MOMENTS

Katie Botha • December 9, 2021

“A joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith.” — Brené Brown

Top row: Photos 1, 2 & 3
Second Row: Photos 4, 5 & 6
Third Row: Photos 7, 8 & 9
Fourth Row: Photos 10, 11 & 12
  1. Trimming the Christmas Tree followed by a Hot Chocolate Party at Middle School Garden Club.
  2. Grace O., Alex T. & Emeka I. receive awards and recognition for top scores in the state on the 2021 National Spanish Exam.
  3. Christmas Facemask Fashion on display in Mrs. Southworth’s Kindergarten classroom.
  4. Mass Buddies were back for School Mass this week…
  5. …to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
  6. Mrs. Moretti sang a breathtaking rendition of Hail Mary, Gentle Woman during mass.
  7. Grade 1 created mosaic advent wreaths (see below for more awesome ECDC artwork!).
  8. Ms. Boehling became Mrs. Gilley!
  9. 8th grade Religious Arts students sang their joy by caroling throughout the school.
  10. 3rd graders showed their contributions to the Children Helping Children Toy Drive.
  11. Little shoppers visited the helper elves in our PTO Christmas Shop.
  12. PTO volunteers posed in the kitchen during Sunday’s Advent Brunch event.

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