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Parent Teacher Guild April 28, 2021
Dear Parents,
The month of April is a very busy month at St. Louise de
Marillac School. The students will hopefully soon have a
consistent outdoor time at recess and spring activities are in
full swing. April marks an important month for learning and
achievement as students are preparing to move onto the next
grade level.
At St. Louise De Marillac School, our charge is to utilize
assessment data in an on-going way as a means to guide
instruction and measure learning. The essential question in
using assessment data in this way is: How do we analyze
assessment data, grow professionally, and implement
instructional practices that positively impact students and
move them to higher levels of understanding and
performance over time? We want our students to be
confident and successful when approaching a variety of
learning experiences in life. Therefore, we not only teach
basic skills and knowledge, we also teach “habits of mind”
that will enable students to process and extend information
throughout their lives. As this work continues, we give our
students the training to go beyond the simple application of
a skill and extend meaning beyond simply restating a fact.
God Bless,
Mr. Klase
Upcoming Dates:
5/5 Progress Reports
5/7 May Crowning 9am
(8th Grade)
5/10- 5/14 IOWA
Assessments Grades 1-8
5/17-5/18 CogAT Exam
Grade 2, 4 & 6
5/18 Virtual PTG Meeting
6:30 p.m.
5/21 2nd Grade STL
Communicant Mass 9am
5/26 4 Year/ Transition
Graduation 9am & 1pm
5/27 Last Day for 3 Year
Preschool
5/28 Mass & Passing of the
Torch 7th & 8th Grade
PTG Board:
Co-Coordinators:
Kami Chalovich
Jocelyn Vincent
Mary Seibel
Treasurer
Heidi Pastirik
Secretary
Nicole Zukowski
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5Th Grade Mission The Fifth grades
have been very
busy learning
many interesting
facts of galaxies,
the planets, and
following the NASA Mars progress through
Science current events! We saw the “flight”
of Ingenuity on Mars, minute as it appeared
to be, we discussed progress on a planet
very different than ours where flight has
been “second nature” soon after the Wright
Brothers.
We have been following the growth (from
hatching to present) of the Hays bald eagles
and their progress. We have had wonderful
times discussing their progress, how their
life and progress can be compared to human
life and have been able to giggle with some
comic similarities!
Somehow Science becomes “real” when it is
current! I so enjoy them and their interest!
~Mrs. Whisker
The Fabulous Firsties
We have been so busy in First Grade. It is
amazing how much we have grown and
what we can now do. We have completed
two chapter book studies of Poppleton and
Frog and Toad are Friends. We will finish
the year off with The Littles and The
Infamous Ratso. It is exciting to be able to
read such long books. We have learned to
tell time to the hour and half hour. Our
math facts are coming along with practicing
each day. We are studying the life cycle unit in Science and are anxiously awaiting
for our caterpillars to hatch into
butterflies! We are excited to be
learning so many new
and fun things!
Forensics Update The following students performed speeches
last week 4/14 and 4/15 and were judged by
our three STL judges. Congratulations to
the following students on a job well done.
Thomas R. Grade 8 - 1st place
Mason S. Grade 7 - 1st place
Eve F. Grade 7 - 1st place
Julie L. Grade 7 - 1st place
Allison O. Grade 7 - 1st place
Stella B. Grade 7 - 2nd place
Betty G. Grade 5 - 2nd place
Michael N. Grade 5 - 1st place
The next issue of the PTG News
is scheduled to be published on
May 26. Articles are due to Nicole
Zukowski,
Friday, May 21. Thank you!
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Third Grade
Happenings
Lots of
excitement and
hard work is
happening in
Grade 3. We
have been
reading the
classic novels
from the Children's Choice book list. It
looks like Charlotte's Web is a third grade
favorite. We have designed posters for the
Children's Choice Award to highlight our
favorite selections.
In science, we have conducted experiments
using magnets to learn about noncontact
forces and different size balls with ramps to
see how mass can affect an object's motion!
In math class, we are learning about
fractions
and in
religion
class, we
are
learning
more
about the
two
Sacraments of Healing: Reconciliation and
Anointing of the Sick.
On Earth Day, we watched videos that
accompanied the online book, "Plastics" on
Lightbox, a special subscription service that
we have through Scholastic. We want to
celebrate Earth Day every day so we
decided to become superheroes and think of
new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Some of us drew pictures, and some of us
wrote poems to remember the importance of
saving our Earth and making it better for
future generations. We know we can make
a big difference when we work together.
The St. Louise Soccer Program is in
need of soccer coaches for the fall
2021 season. Coaching positions are
available for the Developmental (3rd
and 4th Grade) and Varsity (7th and
8th Grade) Teams. If you are interested in coaching this
fall please email the Soccer Program
Director at
[email protected]. For any
questions regarding the soccer
program please email Steve or call at
412-855-5500.
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Invention Convention Fourth Grade students participated in our 2021 Invention Convention on May 15.
Congratulations to all of our students and to our winners!
Award Student Invention
Mrs. Poerio’s Class
1st Mya Coury Car Code
2nd Carolena Elford Bobbie the Grading Machine
2nd Sloan Samson Cat Toy
3rd Keira Duckett Canine Skin Dog Collar
Best Prototype Noah Cantrell Movable Chair
Best Display Addison Brogan Credit Card Cleaner
Best Idea Martin DeSantis Scat Cat
Claire Heller The DA
Judge’s Choice Jayla Kendall DWB
Mrs. Goldaine’s Class
1st Grace Kollar The Flipper Hot/ Cold Body Pillow Cover
2nd Sienna LaMolinare The Finger Saver for Kids
3rd Madeline Bannister Brush Bot
Best Prototype Averie Tatko Kitchen Prep Center
Best Display Katie Sohocki Trick Master
Best Idea Andrew Timko Hot & Cold Pillow
Grace Kollar The Flipper Hot/Cold Body Pillow Cover
Judge’s Choice Persephone Hall The Inside Out Dog Vest
Mrs. Hamilton’s Class
1st Harper Timney Best Pillow Friend
2nd Laurel Zukowski The Alarm Pillow
3rd Anna Frey The Melter 3000
Best Prototype Sam Mozes Paci-Mask
Best Display Harper Timney Best Pillow Friend
Best Idea Amelia Bise Skort 2.0
Judge’s Choice Harper Timney Best Pillow Friend
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!
Pictured seated: Carson McCoy, Adam Vas, Gino Williams, Forrest Betz
Pictured standing: Head Coach Pete Smith, Patrick Weldon, Clancy Orie, Bradley Gompers, Mickey
Vaccarello, Sean Thelk, Assistant Coach Rich Thelk
Missing from picture: Assistant Coach Tom Korpiel
The St. Louise de Marillac Boys Basketball 8th Grade Varsity Team defeated St.
Kilian in the Championship game of the Class A Diocesan Playoffs 54-49 to finish
their season as the undefeated Class A South Section & Diocesan Champions. As
the Diocesan Champions the team qualified to represent the Pittsburgh Diocese in
the Boys Basketball Varsity State Playoff Tournament which unfortunately had to
be canceled this season due to the COVID. Congratulations to all the players &
coaches on a terrific season!
Diocesan Champions
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(Sitting L - R) Stella Birmingham, Brianna Morreale, Kiera Drecnik, Isabella Sysak
(Standing L - R) Sadie Orie, Emma Gompers, Addie Lonergan, Marleea Ruscitto, Mallory Kuntz, Emory Van
Ackeren, Izzie Gallo
(Not Pictured) Coaches - Bryan Morreale, Mike Kuntz
The St. Louise de Marillac Catholic School Girls Varsity Basketball team defeated
Holy Cross Academy in the Pittsburgh Diocesan Class A Championship Game 38-
22. The girls finished the season undefeated 13-0 and were South 1A Section &
Diocesan Champs. As Diocesan champions, the team qualified to represent the
Pittsburgh Diocese in the Girls Basketball Varsity State Playoffs, which
unfortunately was cancelled this year due to Covid-19. Congratulations to all the
players and coaches for an exceptional and exciting season.
Diocesan Champions
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One at a Time: Faculty Spotlight Mrs. Makowski- School Secretary
1) How long have you been at St. Louise?
This is my 6th year here at St. Louise
2) What is something people don’t know about you?
I am the youngest of 7 and we all went to school here at St. Louise! My husband and I
continued the tradition and sent our 2 kids here as well.
3) What is your all-time favorite movie?
My kids love the Marvel movies and they have rubbed off on me! Who doesn't love a
good superhero movie?! I know I do and it is hard to pick which one would be my
favorite - maybe Captain Marvel?
YEARBOOKS!
Yearbooks will be coming! Only a certain number were ordered, but you may
still grab one online http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A09880668 until they
are GONE! Not sure if you purchased? Email Erin Boni at
[email protected] and she can check for you, no problem!
Also, anyone interested in joining our yearbook committee (to either take
photos or arrange photos online) should contact Erin Boni at
[email protected]. We can ALWAYS use more help.
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St. Louise de Marillac
Pray for us
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Honor Roll Announcement
The following seventh and eighth grade students have met the
academic criteria necessary for the Honor Roll for the third nine
week grading period.
Highest Honors – Straight A’s
Stella Birmingham
Diamond Dibble
Kiera Drecnik
Eve Friday
Izzie Gallo
Sidney Green
Bradley Gompers
Emma Gompers
Luc Giuliani
Ava Haspel
Ellie Hufnagel
Andrew Klein
Mallory Kuntz
Alex Klein
Julie Lukasewicz
Aiden Mineo
Allison Oshnock
Thomas Rodriguez
Declan Sipe
Elizabeth Sokos
Mason Smaroff
Isabella Sysak
Vyla Tomachesky
Mickey Vaccarello
Emory VanAckeren
David Webster
Patrick Weldon
Bruno Williams
Gabe Zych
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High Honors – grade point average of 3.6 -3.99 Silvio Adams
Caleb Anthony
John Banbury
Forrest Betz
Carsen Brown
Ana Brumbaugh
Caitlyn Carens
Callahan Cavlovic
Michaela Hruby
Kate Manion
Justin Metz
Brianna Morreale
Sophia Nickola
Hope O’Neill
Clancy Orie
Sadie Orie
CJ Peters
Michael Pastirik
John Paul Rainone
Gianna Reamer
Lena Ruffalo
Marleea Ruscitto
Bryce Samson
Madison Saxe
Talia Smith
James Spratt
Peyton Stanek
Josh Stephenson
Sean Thelk
Maeve Williams
Jack Zukowski
Honors – grade point average 3.20-3.59 Gianna Bonfini
Alex Cable
Hope Cantrell
Maddie Cobleigh
Max Cortes
Austin Hruby
Brandon Kelley
Regis Manion
Sami Perich
Ray Piacquadio
Ryann Salvitti
Sawyer Sisk
Sami Smallwood
John Paul Turek
Marco Violago
Gino Williams
Ava Yoder
