Students Qualify for Regionals in Power of the Pen

Patty Diaz (Grade 8) and Thalia Fomby (Grade 7) have advanced to the regional level of competition in the Power of the Pen. Congratulations and good luck in the competition in March, 2010.

Art Students Place in Padua Art Show

Padua Franciscan High School hosted twenty-seven schools with a total of 270 works of art in their annual art show. Three Metro Catholic School students received awards: Trinh Doan, 2nd place; Denzel Henry, Honorable Mention and Dwayne Shields, Honorable Mention. Congratulations to these young artists and to Mrs. Andrews, our excellent art teacher.

 

PEACE-ING TOGETHER THE ARTS COMMUNITY IN OUR SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD

Metro Catholic's 3rd and 4th graders joined area schools in creating costumes for the Cleveland "Day of the Dead" parade. Urban Community School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel joined the parade from 6205 Detroit Avenue to La Sagrada Familia.

Sixth Graders Celebrate Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead, November 2, is a very important feast in the life of Hispanics, especially the people of Mexican heritage, or those that have been influenced by the different indigenous cultures of Latin America. Day of the Dead is born out of the popular Christian religious backgrounds and reveals the role that death plays in life and that life plays in death. In preparation for the Day of the Dead, we have spent time in sharing and celebrating the lives of our relatives and their importance in our lives today. We have shared stories, pictures, and beautiful prayers in preparation for celebrating the thought that life and death are interwoven. The celebration of three days has resurrection significance as well as the significance of past events, communion and community. It is all a way of keeping our loved ones under the watchful eyes of God and present in our lives. Thank you again from all who help us on the very special day.

(excerpted from report written by Quynh Tran)

2009 - 2010 Yearbook Staff Announced

Metro Catholic School is happy to announce the 2009 -2010 yearbook staff. The following students will assist in taking photos, submitting articles and captions, and preparing a spectacular yearbook that every student would enjoy having as a reminder of a terrific school year. Congratulations!
GRADE 6	GRADE 7
Johany Andino Yulisa Alvarado Alana Jarrell Aida Sanchez	Cyna Abid Lizandra Alicea Trihn Doan Brittney Ingle Samantha Orellana Shontia Weaver
GRADE 8 Cierra Benson Ariana Billups Megan Diaz Patty Diaz Aunika Krcal Sarah Malkieh	Catrina Olsen India Pineiro Muna Soe Pala Soe Pendeza Wadesisi

STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2009 -2010

Co-Presidents	Ogo Okolo, Natori Santiago
Secretaries	Jeannie Olschlager, Pendeza Wadesisi
8th Grade Spirit	Megan Diaz
7th Grade Spirit	Cyna Abid
8th Grade Servide	Ariana Billups
Homeroom Representatives
Room 106	Pala Soe
Room 103	Patty Diaz
Room 107	Rachel Cruz
Room 104	Joshua Jackiewiecz
Room 105	Lionel Nieves
Room 108	Lakiah Owens
Rooom 302	Yulisa Alvarado, Alana Jarrell
Room 301	Quynh Tran
Room 305	Aida Sanchez
Room 201	Jastany Santiago
Room 205	Ashley Stiles
Room 204	Natalie Helton

We look forward to the leadership of these students who have been chosen by their peers.

 

2008-2009 Cleveland Indians High Achiever Program Assembly

Back row: Christopher Garber, Eric Wedge.  Front row:  Aaron Samkas, Michael Sebek, Sadoke Ciza, Regina Alvarado, Madeleine Lochan. ( Rebecca Adcox was not present)

The gym of the Stephen campus was the scene of great excitement on Friday, September 19. The KETCHUP MASCOT, SLIDER AND ERIC WEDGE of the Cleveland Indians treated the students of that campus to a presentation. Metro Catholic was one of only three schools in all of Cleveland to be chosen for such a special event. The Cleveland Indians have a special program called CLEVELAND INDIANS HIGH ACHIEVERS AWARDS. All students in the greater Cleveland area are invited to register on line for participation in this program, which is meant to encourage student success and achievement in school. Nearly 2000 schools participated and Metro Catholic had the most number of students register to take part! Hence, the students of our school were given the privilege of being part of this assembly. After a rousing welcome for Slider, Ketchup and Eric Wedge and expressions of excitement in support of the Indians the students settled down to listen to Eric’s message. He spoke of the importance of a good education in his own life, in the life of his players and in the lives of the young people in front of him. He encouraged the students to make the most of their time in school and to use their intelligence and talents to the max! Students were allowed to ask questions of Mr. Wedge. These ranged from queries about his family to his preparation for being a manager and which team was the most challenging for the Indians to face. Seven students were given special recognition because of the number of points they attained in this High Achievers Program: Michael Sebek, Aaron Samkas, Sadoke Ciza, Regina Alvarado, Christopher Garber, Madeleine Lochan and Rebecca Adcox, were given special certificates and had their pictures taken with our special guests. We are confident that from this exciting and most enjoyable assembly will come renewed enthusiasm and resolutions for academic achievement among our students!

 

Kindergarten Students Write Reflections on Christmas

I see Santa. I hear footsteps I smell snow It must be Christmas. by Aaliyah Richards, Rm. 104	I see presents. I hear music. I smell cookies. It must be Christmas. by Nelson Rodriguez, Rm. 106
I see a Christmas tree. I hear my Mom. I smell cookies. It must be Christmas. by Francine Adkins, Rm., 101	I see presents. I hear footsteps. I smell cookies. It must be Christmas. by Alex Dean, Rm. 101
I see cookies I hear stars. I smell snow. It must be Christmas. by Rebecca Adcox, Rm. 106	I see a Christmas tree. I hear Santa. I smell gingerbread. It must be Christmas. by Eric Scalf, Rm. 106
I see an elf. I hear an elf talking. I smell snow. It must be Christmas. by Eduardo Rios, Rm. 104	I see presents. I hear jingle bells. I smell cookies It must be Christmas. by Alexis Rosario, Rm. 106

First Grade Students Write About What Chistmas Means to Them

Christmas is ... I love Jesus. fun a happy holiday. by Kelvin Ortiz, Rm. 203	Christmas is ... giving presents putting up stockings flying reindeer. by Courtney Walker, Rm. 205
Christmas is ... a lovely holiday getting gifts baking cookies. by Taylor Jones, Rm.203	Christmas is ... God's birthday a talking tree bags of toys. by Zachary Chambers, Rm.203
Christmas is ... getting presents giving presents opening presents. by Pedro Rivera, Rm. 205	Christmas is ... making gingerbread opening gifts Jesus' birthday. by Emilio Rodriguez, Rm.205
Christmas is ... fun getting presents seeing Santa. by Prince Seyou, Rm. 202	Christmas is ... presents Santa Claus comes a happy time. by Loveina Vernet-Vancol, Rm. 202
Christmas is ... getting presents decorating celebrating Santa. by Jose Lopez, Rm. 202	Christmas is ... a holiday Jesus' Birthday Santa's bag. by Revel Rivera, Rm. 203
Christmas is ... for God eating gingerbread a happy holiday. by Darrelyn Henderson, Rm.205   Christmas is ... presents cookies we do a holiday play. by Tori Scalf, Rm. 202

 

Robotics Club Demonstration

Technological creations will be marching the halls of the Stephen Building Monday, December 3 after school. This year's club members include: Grade 8: Eiyad Abid, Megan Creter, Jonathan Diaz, Vincent Fratus, Chris Henderson, Kristyn Ingle, Randy Jones, and Julia Santiago. Grade 7 members: Nimati Abbas, Saja Abid, Ryan Adams, Allison Dykes, Tyler Kaptain, Madeleine Lochan, Wilex Maldonado.

Club Invention Explores Creative Skills

Each Wednesday afternoon for the past six weeks a group of excited fifth and sixth grade students met in the art room to test their creative skills in new ways. These young people belong to a special science club, Club Invention. With limited materials, the students were asked to solve problems involving friction, gravity and the laws of motion. From participating in relay races, playing a new game called Shuffle Bowling, or creating a miniature golf course, the students learned to work together to see how science principles operate in everyday life. One student summarized her participation in Club Invention by saying that she learned to solve problems "by learning and doing in a fun way." During the last two weeks the students will explore the principles of air pressure and magnetism in creative ways.

We are grateful to the Office of Catholic Education of the Diocese of Cleveland for obtaining a grant to make this special after school activity possible.

Thanks go also to Sister Mary Therese Grady for being the adult leader of this energetic and creative group.

 

Metaphors of Life - written by grade 6

by Alexis Glista
I am a boat ready to take off!
I am the wind going forward never backwards!
I am a pencil pouch waiting to be opened!
I an the brightest star leading the way!

by Michael Montoney
I am a pencil writing my life.
I am a swimmer swimming for my life!

by Isiah Barbra
My life is a flower ready to bloom.
I am a boat ready to sail.
My life is a light shining for all.

by Aunika Krcal
My life is an anchor, a rock for many!
I am a bird soaring for greatness.
I am a house, a safe enclosure for many.

by Jeannie Olschlager
I am a seagull flying to accomplishment.
I am the captain of my future.

by Cierra Benson
I am a star shining so brightly.
I am a breeze blowing through the air learning new things.
My life is a pile of leaves with many different colors!

 

Grade 5 Learns Yoga
Namaste! This greeting is exchanged each Tuesday morning between fifty fifth graders and Mr. Young, a teacher of yoga. Under his direction and guidance, students are helped to unite their body, mind, alignment, meditation and consciousness. Assuming different physical poses, students focus their full attention. They learn to project what is in their minds and hearts through their bodies thus achieving a healthy integration that is the basis of all honest living. Namaste! The light in me greets the light in you.!

 

Gardening Outreach
Sister Mary Jane Vovk, SND and the school gardening club received the following note from Pastor White of Bethany Presbyterian Church:

Dear Sister Mary Jane,
You and your fellow gardeners are awesome people! We are so appreciative of your generosity to our Friday Community Meal Program. Summer means fresh vegetables and lots of sunshine and thanks to you and your young people we have them. Please convey our thanks to your group.

Metro Catholic is proud of and grateful to all teachers, parents and students who nurtured the garden so that we can share the goods of the earth with those in need.