Advent Program

Last night was the K-3 Advent Program. The theme was the Jessie Tree and the students sang beautifully. They acted out all the different ornaments that hang on a Jessie Tree and even played instruments. It was a great show!

Breakfast with St. Nick!

For the Feast Day of St. Nicholas, student leadership elves pose with St. Nick and are ready to serve. Students in preschool through gr. 3 had breakfast and their picture with the jolly old fellow.

5th Graders Birthday/Gift Giving Party

5th graders, Libby and Gabe had a most unusual birthday party last week. They and all the 5th graders took a hay ride from the school down to the Louisville ice skating rink. All of their "presents" were donations for the annual school auction. What a great way to pay it forward!

Magazine Sale Grand Prize Winner!

Third grader, Danielle got a huge surprise when she won a gum ball machine almost as big as herself! Danielle's name was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner from those students who qualified in our fall fundraiser. Way to go!

Halloween Parties!

Many costumes filled the school yesterday for classroom Halloween parties! Much fun and treating was had by all.

8th Grade Art

And another design when viewed from the opposite side.

8th Grade Art

8th graders did an art lesson inspired by Yaacov Agam, "Kinetic Art". They made pictures that show one design when viewed from one side . . .

Summertime at the Louisville Street Fair

Come visit our booth at the Louisville Street Fair on Friday nights from 5-9PM on the corner of Front Street and Walnut. Only 2 weeks left! We always have something fun for kids to do and a free treat!

Summer Camp Fun

Summer Camp kids enjoy fun in the sun at the Louisville swimming pool (just next door). Summer Camp runs through August and each week has a different theme. The campers make crafts, go on field trips, play games, and swim! This week's theme is Mountains and the campers are going on a hike, making volcanoes and bird houses, and having a camp cookout. Sign up by calling the ELC office 303-665-0606.

Field Day 2011

This year we did something different - we had 4 teams of mixed ages participating together in the different events. The teams had to support each other and work together. There was much cheering and fun. Go to our facebook page to see all the pictures.

Yearbook Release and Signing Party

Thanks to two wonderful parent volunteers, Lori Welty and Desirae Rose, the yearbook for the 2010-2011 school year was released on Tuesday and was a huge success. Everyone was all smiles at the signing party in Benedict Hall - this will truly be a year to remember!

Talent Show Cuties

Second grade girls performed in last night's Talent Show along with many other acts. Talent ranged from Kindergarten piano/vocals to an 8th grade trumpet player. The two bands (beginning and intermediate) and the tone chime choir also performed. We have great talent at St. Louis!

First Communion May 8, 2011

Half of our second graders received their First Holy Communion yesterday on this special Mother's Day Sunday!

Pastor for a Day!

First grader, Zach Ferrera is Pastor for the Day! He started out helping with the Mass, giving out Make a Difference cards, and visiting classrooms. What a great experience for him!

Happy Easter, Happy Spring!

The 6th graders did a fantastic job on a recent Art project using pastels on construction paper. Special thanks to Mary Pat Munding who taught this lesson! Picture on right is by Sam Ellwood, left is Zoe Schmanski.

Altar Server Lunch

One of the things Father Tim likes to do on Holy Thursday is treat his altar servers to lunch. Over 40 altar servers pose in front of the Double Happy Restaurant on Main Street in Louisville.

Principal for a Day!

Claire McConville was Principal for a Day last week. She answered emails, did a school tour, met with a fundraising vendor, handled a discipline issue, presented awards after Mass, and supervised a fire drill. We had a good time and I wish I had an assistant everyday!

Annual Catholic Schools Art Show

This past weekend was the Annual Catholic Schools Art Show at Machebeuf High School. We had around 25 entries and 3 Golden Paintbrush Award winners! Congrats go to Kayleigh Mitchell, Tom Cain, and Bernadette Harney. See all the pictures on our Facebook page.

7th grade on retreat at St. Malo

7th graders went on a two day retreat to St. Malo in Allenspark, CO. This retreat is called the JPII Outdoor Lab and mixes Religion and Science. Students study botany, pollination, ecology, and go on snowshoeing adventures and hikes.

Kindergarteners do the Mass

One of the things we do at St. Louis, is have the students plan and participate in the Mass - even the Kindergarteners. Last week was Mrs. N's Kindergarten Mass and on Wednesday, April 13 at 8:30AM, we will have Mrs. Soper's class. It is amazing how well they read! It is also great to see how their 4th grade buddies help them. Please come to our next Kindergarten Mass and see them in action!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Wear Green is the theme today as students dress up for St. Patrick's Day! Second graders pose in their green-bling.

Class Quilts on Display

The annual Angel Auction Winter Ball is this Saturday - our largest fundraiser! Class quilts are on display in Benedict Hall and they are wonderful. Thanks to all you talented quilters. There will be many other class projects as well including a Winter Snow Globe painting by 6th grade, tile projects by 4th and 8th graders, and a mosaic table by 7th grade.

5th Grade Mass

The annual Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools 5th grade Mass was yesterday at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver. All 5th graders received a cross blessed by the Archbishop.

History Day Competition

Middle school students competed at Boulder Regional History Day this past weekend. 7th grade girls did a performance titled "A Look Back in Time, The Fight for Women's Rights" and a 7th grade boy entered a web page on Irish Immigrants.

2nd Graders Make Bench for the Auction

Mrs. McCann's 2nd graders help put finishing touches on the bench they will give for the annual Angel Auction on Saturday, March 19. Tickets are on sale now for the dinner/auction as well as raffle tickets for the $10,000 prize!

Clash of the Classes

Things 1 & 2 and the Cat in the Hat came to visit during lunch today to launch the annual Clash of the Classes contest next week. There is a theme each day and students bring in items for our annual Auction in March.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day parties in all grades this afternoon with lots of food, smiling faces, games and crafts.

Promethean Boards

We have two new Promethean Boards in our Middle School Science and Social Studies classrooms - the students and teachers are loving them!

Middle School Dance

The Student Council hosted a Valentine Dance for 6-8 graders on Thursday, February 10 after school in Benedict Hall. This was a "dress up" dance with great music and food.

Science Fair 2011

Our school Science Fair was held on January 20th. We had over 50 exhibits from students in grades 4-8. Our Middle School winners will advance to the Boulder Valley School District Regional Science Fair on February 28.

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week begins the week of January 30, 2011 with special events scheduled each day. Join us!

- Sunday, Jan. 30 Open House from 8:30-11:30AM K-8 and Early Learning Center tours.
Teachers will be available for questions and classrooms will have fresh cinnamon rolls!
- Monday, Jan. 31 All School Assembly at 2:00PM in Benedict Hall featuring the Student Council.
- Tuesday, Feb. 1 School Tours 9:00-11:00AM and Kindergarten Roundup
Children and their parents planning on going to Kindergarten next fall can visit and experience Kindergarten 10:00-10:30AM
- Wednesday, Feb. 2 All School Mass 8:30AM and Kindergarten Roundup 10:00-10:30AM
- Thursday, Feb. 3 Middle School Shadowing 9:00-10:00AM
Students in grades 4-7 interested in attending STL are invited to come and see what our Middle School is all about.
- Friday, Feb. 4 Free Dress for a Cause