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As we enter the month of December, we remember the story of Christmas. It begins with an angel appearing to Joseph and Mary, telling them that Mary would bear the Son of God. He would be named Jesus, and He was born in Bethlehem.King Herod heard of His birth and sent three wise men to […]
Saint Lucy
Saint Lucy is the patron saint of the blind and those with eye illnesses. She was born to wealthy parents, but her father died when she was only five years old. Lucy was a Christian from a young age, though the Romans at that time viewed Christianity as a crime.As she grew older, her mother […]
Student Council
As Christmas approaches, our Student Council has been busy finding ways to help those in need. St. Helen has already planned several fundraisers, donation drives, and fun events for the season, with more on the way.Student Council Cafe during Parent-Teacher Conference raised $729 for the school. We are very proud of their dedication and hard work. Be […]
Student Spotlight
Winter – by Clara Wierzbicki Snow fell on the concrete, covering the stained terrain.Without the joy, it is only inane.Scarlett ornaments hung from the tree.The leaves now flew after wanting to flee.Stars placed at the top of the green.Christmas made the joy be seen.
Student Short Story
The Historic Battle – by Santino Ammirabile The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays are in the World Series! The Dodgers have been to the postseason 13 years in a row and won the World Series in 2024. This year in the Wild Card round, they swept the Cincinnati Reds two games to […]
Saint Leonard
On November 6th, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Leonard of Noblac, the patron saint of prisoners, captives, women in labor, and horses. Leonard loved helping others and had a kind heart. He taught us that small acts of kindness can have a great impact. Leonard was invited to live in a monastery and […]
Singing with Purpose
Mr. M began his journey at St. Helen six years ago, and has positively impacted our school community ever since. He teaches music to the elementary students and directs the choir. “At the time, I had been directing our church’s children’s choir for many years, and the academy was happy to have a familiar face […]
Cooking with the Heart
Mr. Hoffmann has been a dedicated member of our community since 1986. He is known for his savory cooking. Formerly, he owned a food truck named Alessandro’s Sausage and Peppers, and now runs a catering business, Alessandro’s Catering.Mr. Hoffmann has always enjoyed the events that our school hosts; “My favorite events are the ones at […]
Character of the month – “Responsibility”
The Character of the Month for October was Responsibility. We celebrated those who show the gift of responsibility. Students who are responsible do what is right, even when no one is watching. They are hard working and always try their best, no matter what. Congratulations to all who were honored.
Student Short Story
“The Magic Helmet” – by Tommy Gambino Pete lived in a small town in Florida. Although Pete was not the best at baseball, he dreamed of being a baseball star. All of Pete’s family members were big Mets fans, especially his grandmother. Right before she died, Pete’s grandmother gave him a tiny Mets helmet. Just […]
