The bishop’s visit was awhile ago and as all thoughtful boys and girls would do, each grade wrote a thank you to him.  He took special time in his busy schedule to come visit; he took special time with each class, making the visit unique for them.

Here are a few of their messages back to him:

“We are very happy that you think snack is important, too.  Here is on one of our favorite snacks.” –from the Pre-schoolers, who sent him pretzels.

“It was fun to sing the Alphabet Song.  Thanks for joining and singing along.” –from Kindergarten

“We are sending you Flat Stanley and we hope if you have time, you will take him on an adventure.  We would love for you to send him back when you are done…with pictures.”–from the Second Grade

“Thank you also for asking us about the history of the Venn diagram.  Our teacher had us use the computer to research all about it.  There is a report with this note…” –from the Fourth Grade

“We think St. Mary’s is the best school in the world.  We’ve learned a lot from your teachings.” –from the Sixth Grade

“We are still thinking about our graduation wall we are going to paint.  We haven’t decided where we are going for our class trip.  Our parents are working hard to organize it.  Hope you find time to say a quick prayer for us.” –from the Eighth Grade

The bishop has responded to one grade already.  To our first grade class, he says:

“I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for your kind letter and Halloween wishes.  I thoroughly enjoyed visiting your school and I would enjoy it if you would show me your other learning activities the next time I visit.  I promise to keep all of you in my prayers, and may the Lord fill you each day with peace, good health, and joy.

It is these things that make daily life in a Catholic school special.  It is these things that make St. Mary’s Parish school special, well loved, and fondly remembered.

Nancy Coughlin, Principal