News - June 2022

Summer is here and the students at South Boston Catholic Academy have started to enjoy some summertime fun. The students in the K0 and K1 Camp have been enjoying spending time together playing outdoor games, making arts and crafts projects, and taking part in our Science Summer Camp Program in which they are learning about the amazon life under the sea with its many different types of fish, especially sharks, as well as all about how plants grow. They are also learning how much fun going camping can be. We are all looking forward to more fun-filled weekly summertime themed activities to come. The students in Grades K2 and Up Camp have been busy visiting and exploring the beaches and parks, and of course have enjoyed going on picnics to Castle Island. They too are taking part in our Science Summer Camp Program and have worked on many science experiments and activities, and they love making different arts and crafts projects, also. They just finished making their one of a kind tie dye shirts and are looking forward to working on more crafts, experiments and going on more fun adventures this summer. We are all looking forward to this coming 4th of July weekend and wish everyone a Safe and Happy 4th of July! New families are welcome to email our admissions team at: admissions@sbcatholicacademy.org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.

The students of SBCA have had quite a year filled with exceptional learning from their teachers and doing a great job on their classroom projects and activities. The 6th Graders did an outstanding job making their 3D Utopian World. This class project gave the students a chance to use their math skills, as well as their creativity and imagination. Students also participated in the school Masses, making cards acknowledging those in our community and so much more. This year we, also, welcomed the opening of our new Early Childhood Center. The children loved having their parents and grandparents come to visit their classrooms, as well as, participating in The Art and Spring Shows, going to the Public Library and school Book Fairs, welcoming Mr. John, from the Expanding Horizons Through Music Program, going on special field trips to the Zoo and Aquarium, participating in our field days, the kickball tournament and having classroom pizza parties. The K1 and K2 students had a chance to release their butterflies into the world, the 6th Graders had a fun time at the Tree Top Adventures in Canton and the weather was just beautiful for the 1st Graders to enjoy their Teddy Bear Picnic. A Special Thank You to our Principal, Dr. Civian, our Pastor Father Casey and our Vice Principal, Mrs. Moriarty. A BIG THANK to all our wonderful students, parents, families, friends, teachers and staff at SBCA and to everyone who helped to make this another outstanding school year possible! Here are some photos highlighting the end of another amazing school year here at South Boston Catholic Academy. We are marking the end of the 2021-2022 school year and looking forward to the new 2022-2023 school year starting in September! New families are welcome to email our admissions team at: admissions@sbcatholicacademy.org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.

South Boston Catholic Academy News Congratulations to our Wonderful 6th Grade Graduation Class of 2022! Congratulations to SBCA's class of 2022! On Thursday, June 9, 2022 students, families and teachers celebrated the end of the year school Mass followed by the 6th Grade Graduation Ceremony. The celebrants at this Mass were, Our Pastor, Father Robert Casey and our Parochial Vicar, Father Christopher Boyle. The 6th graders did a fantastic job with the readings and bringing up the gifts. Following the Mass, we had the Graduation Ceremony for our wonderful 6th graders at which Father Casey, our Principal, Dr. Helenann Civian, and our Vice Principal, Mrs. Denise Moriarty presented the students with their diplomas and other recognitions for their hard work including several scholarships. The Mass and Graduation Ceremony was also Live Streamed from St. Brigid Church so all their families and friends could be a part of this very special school celebration for our 6th graders. A reception was held for the 6th grade students, their families and teachers Ms. Sarah Hoisel and Ms. Faith Smith following their Graduation Ceremony. Thank you to Father Casey, Dr. Civian, Mrs. Moriarty, Ms. Hoisel, and Ms. Smith, all of our wonderful 6th graders, their families and all the teachers and staff at SBCA for making this special event possible. We are very proud of our 6th grade class of 2022 who will be moving on to attend the following schools in September: Boston College High School, Archbishop Williams High School, Catholic Memorial High School, Saint Sebastian High School, Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, The Rivers School, The Elliot School, Fontbonne Academy, Buckingham Browne and Nichols School, Thayer Academy, The Newman School, Ursuline Academy, Xaverian Brothers, Mount Alvernia, Notre Dame Academy, Belmont Hill and the John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science. Our School Prayer…Dear God, Thank you for creating us and giving us this day, help us grow in faith and show respect in every way. We welcome all people into our school family with care, work hard in all subjects, have patience, and share. Guide us as we do our best to lead and learn today, and celebrate as proud students of SBCA. From all of us at SBCA, we wish everyone a safe and happy summer! New families are welcome to email our admissions team at: admissions@sbcatholicacademy.org for more info. about South Boston Catholic Academy.

South Boston Catholic Academy News The students did a fantastic job performing in this year’s Spring Concert! Spring has truly sprung at South Boston Catholic Academy! On Monday, June 6, 2022 South Boston Catholic Academy had two special Spring Concerts. The weather was beautiful and so were the children’s voices! Some of the great songs the children sang included… Old McDonald, Mr. Golden Sun, He Got the Whole World in His Hands, Jesus Loves me, This little Light of Mine, Here comes the Sun, Do Re Mi, Rockin Robin, My Favorite Things, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Rainbow Connection and I got the Joy. A Special Thank You to our Music Teacher, Mr. Jesus Espinal, and to all the Students, Teachers and Staff at SBCA for making this event possible. As always, we want to Thank all of our wonderful parents, families and friends for their consistent help and support throughout the school year. After the concert, parents and grandparents were welcomed to stop by their child’s classroom for a quick visit. “There is music in every child. The teacher’s job is to find it and nurture it.” –Frances Clark. New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org for more info. about SBCA.

South Boston Catholic Academy News Students are getting to enjoy visiting the library again! “The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library.” —Albert Einstein. The students in Grades 1B and 1C at South Boston Catholic Academy loved their visit to the South Boston Branch Library and to be able to take out books! They couldn’t wait to show us the great books they got. The students in Grade 2B were all smiles for their first field trip to the South Boston Branch Library! We are so lucky to be able to talk with the librarians and learn all about the different types of books, genres, and how to care for them! Best day ever! The students in Grade 4 also had a chance to visit the South Boston Branch Library. The students in this class are avid readers and they and their families are very happy that the library is open again! Quoting the Children’s Librarian, Dani Crickman, “It’s been a delight to welcome SBCA classes back to the South Boston Branch Library! During their April and May visits, Grades 1B, 1C, 2B and 4 were able to pick up library cards, get familiar with the children’s area, and choose books to check out. It was wonderful to have the library full of kids who are enthusiastic about reading. Outside of class visits, I encourage families to visit anytime during current library hours: Monday – Wednesday 10am - 6pm, Thursday 12pm – 8pm, Friday 9am – 5pm, and Saturday 9am – 2pm. The library is offering in-person children’s programs, including Storytime for ages 2-5 on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10:30 and a new Lego club for ages 5-11 that meets the last Thursday of the month at 6pm. The library will also host six sessions of music and movement with Little Groove on Wednesdays at 10:30. You can register for all library programs at bpl.org/events. Please feel free to contact me at dcrickman@bpl.org or 617-268-0180. I look forward to seeing you! – Librarian Dani Crickman, South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library.” A Big Thank You to Children’s Librarian, Dani Crickman, Branch Librarian, Jane Bickford and Programs and Community Outreach Librarian, Kathleen Clifford and to everyone at the South Boston Branch Library for welcoming us back to the library. New families are welcome to email Mr. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org for more information about South Boston Catholic Academy.

The Student Council visited the State House for a tour with Representative David Biele. Students toured the building, learned about its history and were recognized on the House floor. Thank you to Representative David Biele and to everyone at the State House for making this special visit possible for our Student Council members at South Boston Catholic Academy. The 3rd Graders had a chance to visit a very important historical landmark in our Massachusetts history, the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum. Plymouth Plantation changed its name to “Plimoth Patuxet,” founded in 1947 the museum replicates the settlement of the Plymouth Colony, established in the 17th century in honor of the Wampanoag name for the region. The 3rd Graders got to have a small glimpse of what life was like for the Wampanoag before the Europeans came to North America. The students loved boarding the Mayflower ship. They learned that the Pilgrims had originally hoped to reach America by early October using two ships, but delays and complications meant they could use only one ship. The Mayflower is one of the most important ships in American history. This cargo ship brought the pilgrims to Massachusetts during the Great Puritan Migration in the 17th century. These pilgrims were some of the first settlers to America after they established the Plymouth Colony. On December 18 they docked at Plymouth Rock, on the western side of Cape Cod Bay. Against great odds, they made the famous 1620 voyage aboard the ship Mayflower and founded the Plymouth Colony. The students, also, had a chance to see the Plymouth Village and learned how the pilgrims adjusted to life in Massachusetts. Thank you to all members of the Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum for making this such a memorable experience for our 3rd Graders. The students in K2 had a fun and exciting day visiting the Franklin Park Zoo where they had a chance to see and learn all about the many different and amazing animals that live there. Some of the children’s favorite animals were the Tropical Forest Animals, Lions, Red Pandas, Bird’s World, Gorillas, Wallabies, Ball Pythons, Crocodiles, Kangaroos, Baby Hippos, and Baby Ducks. Thank you to all of the staff at the Franklin Park Zoo for helping our K2 students see and learn about the various animals the zoo has from all over the world. New families are welcome to email Mrs. Jamie Brown at j.brown@sbcatholicacademy.org for more information about South Boston Catholic Academy.