News - January 2022

South Boston Catholic Academy recently held our Annual Scholastic Book Fair. Students, parents and teachers were able to visit the book fair and purchase some of their favorite books to read at home, share in their classroom and/or give as gifts. A Big Thank you to Mrs. Liz Brooks for organizing this book fair and to all the parents and families that helped to make it a very successful book fair. Here are some famous quotes regarding reading books… “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” - Frederick Douglas; “Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words!” - Betty Smith ; “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” - Margaret Fuller; “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.” - Walt Disney; “If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” - J.K. Rowling and “I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” - Roald Dahl. New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org to learn more about South Boston Catholic Academy.

The students at South Boston Catholic Academy read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and did projects in their classroom and during Art Class based on his achievements and legacy. Through these projects, they learned why he is such a special and honored person. Martin Luther King Jr. was just a normal child who did normal things and he grew up to do great, important accomplishments in life. He inspired people around the world with a message of peaceful resistance and racial equality. We, too, all have the potential to do great things and make a positive difference in the world. With Dr. King, Jr’s, as a role model, some of the students in K0 and K1 said this is what they would do… “To change the World I Will”… “Be kind; Be helpful to Mom and Dad; Play with my sister; Help my family and friends; Love others; Share toys; Not fight; Help people feel better when they are sick; Use kind words and Clean the earth.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the American Civil Rights Movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. Dr. King, Jr. advanced civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, inspired by his Christian beliefs and the nonviolent activism of Mahatma Gandhi. Dr. King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964; he was the youngest person to ever receive this high honor. He was the son of early civil rights activist and minister Martin Luther King Sr. On January 17, 2022, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, marked the 27th Anniversary of the National Day of Service. This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, Jr., and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Dr. King Jr’s most famous work is his “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963, in which he spoke of his dream of a United States that is void of segregation and racism. Some of Dr. King Jr’s. famous and inspirational quotes are…"The time is always right to do what is right." "We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope." "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." "Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope." Happy Birthday Dr. King! Thank you and God Bless you! New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org to learn more about South Boston Catholic Academy.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas vacation and will have a Healthy and Happy 2022! Ms. Jessica’s and Ms. Jacqulyn’s K0 students were happy to tell us all about their Christmas vacation and were glad to get back to their regular classroom schedule. New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org to learn more about South Boston Catholic Academy.

The South Boston Catholic Academy Student Council Hosted their Annual Toy Drive for Toys for Tots. Thank you to our terrific Student Council members for their great work, Ms. Brogan, our Physical Education Teacher, for organizing this drive, and to all our students, families, and friends that donated new and unwrapped toys to this year’s Toys for Tots drive @marinetoysfortotsfoundation! Ms. Hoisl’s and Ms. Smith’s sixth-graders did an amazing job with their class project of creating their very own Enchanted Village of South Boston 2021! The sixth graders also guided and helped the other students from grades K0 to 5 with the scavenger hunt that was included with this class project. To celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe's Feast Day on December 12th, the students in Ms. Avery’s Spanish Class learned how Mother Mary appeared to a farmer named Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531 and gave hope to the people of Mexico. Our Lady gave roses to Juan Diego as a sign that she truly appeared, and our first and second graders made their own flowers that we put on the bulletin board. Students also took a virtual field trip via Google Earth to Mexico where we saw the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. May we remember to come to Mary as our spiritual Mother as she always leads us closer to her Son, Jesus. The students in K2 did a fantastic job capturing the true meaning of the Christmas season, celebrating Jesus’ Birthday, on their bulletin boards in front of their classrooms. On behalf of our Principal Dr. Civian, the faculty, and staff at South Boston Catholic Academy we wish everyone a Healthy and Happy 2022! God Bless Everyone! “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” – T.S. Eliot. New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org to learn more about South Boston Catholic Academy.