The end of this school year was sad yet exciting. Our pastor of 15 years, Fr. Bernie Wilkins, is retiring. We are excited to get a new pastor who is an alum of St. MM!!! I can't wait to meet Monsignor Gene Morris - it is a new era at St. MM (the parish & the school).
At the end of school Mass, we gave Fr. Bernie a video (two 8th grade boys made it) of important times at St. MM. Fr. Bernie did all of our video stuff, and he is REALLY good at it. He was head of the video club & taught these boys all he knew. Everyone told me it was an amazing video, so I know Fr. Bernie will love it. He asked to not make a big deal about his retirement because he did not want to cry in front of everyone - he really does not like a big fuss made about him. In Fr. Bernie's style, he opened his present, thanked everyone & walked off. He is so funny!
After Mass, awards were presented. Rosie & Anna both got the Presidential Physical Fitness Awards. Rosie was also awarded for her academics. Students who maintained an A average all year received it. She works hard, and we are very proud of both of them. Anna doesn't technically get a Kindergarten grade (more pass/fail stuff but I know she passes with flying colors - she's my go-getter).
Rosie is so excited for 4th grade as I am. Mrs. Jorcke is one of the best (aka toughest) teachers in the school. She seems fair yet very challenging, and we are ready for her! She does so many cool projects with them - the main one being Prairie Days which Rosie is so excited about it.
Anna has a new teacher for 1st grade. She is moving from Boston, finished her Masters degree from Boston College & is excited to start with us. She has a strong focus on reading & phonics which is perfect for this age. I was not enamored with the old 1st grade teacher, so I have high hopes for this new teacher. Anna is my writer and is constantly asking me how to spell the longest words (we are working on getting her to use the dictionary vs. Mom & Dad). 
Kindergarten class (now 1st grade class) at St. MM
Rosie & her classmates receiving their awards.
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