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Learning About AFRICA

Students at St. Croix Catholic School have spent the past few weeks immersing themselves in the study of Africa.

One of the highlights was the chance to explore Africa in a big way – with a 35 by 26 foot map of the African continent. The large vinyl map which accurately illustrates Africa’s oceans, seas, rivers, mountains, countries and capitals, was laid out on the floor of the gym. Students had the opportunity to walk around on the map in their stocking feet and try many varied learning activities such as scavenger hunts, relay races, and imaginary safaris. All of the activities were designed to teach students about the physical characteristics, history and culture of the vast and varied continent of Africa. Preschool through 8th grade students rolled over the Sahara Desert and hopped down the Nile to discover that Africa is HUGE!

The map was made by National Geographic’s map division for National Geographic Live! Education Tours and it came to St. Croix Catholic School through a Minnesota Alliance for Geography (MAGE) grant. It was also displayed at the Festival of Nations and only six other schools in the state of Minnesota.

As part of the students’ study of Africa, many resource people were invited into the classrooms. They shared artifacts and stories from the African continent. Fourteen students currently enrolled in various grades at SCCS are from families having ties to African countries including Ethiopia, Nigeria, Egypt, and Sudan. Several of these students were born in Africa and have only come to the United States in the past few years. These students were able to share their stories including favorite foods, native clothing, and pictures.





 


 Now Accepting Registrations

for 2008 - 2009

Preschool
Kindergarten
1 - 5 - Elementary
6 - 8 - Middle School


Sunday, May 18, 2008
St. Michael's Fun Fest
Monday, May 19, 2008
Scholastic Book Fair
Buy One - Get One Free. Stock up on summer reading materials. Students will go to the fair with their classes. Parents are invited to stop anytime.
Monday, May 19, 2008
SCCS Orchestra Information Night
An information and registration meeting for interested students entering grades 3 - 8 and their parents. There will be information about summer lessons as well as lessons during the 2008 - 2009 school year.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Scholastic Book Fair
Buy One - Get One Free. Stock up on summer reading materials. Students will go to the fair with their classes. Parents are invited to stop anytime.

Learning About AFRICA
Giant map comes to SCCS.
SCCS String Orchestra Performs
Young musicians entertain at area nursing homes.
Summer lessons offered.
SCCS Whole-Child Education:
Mind, Body and Spirit!
Last chance to order 2007-2008 yearbooks
Yearbooks are still available for $27.00
Eucharistic Procession - a Celebration for SCCS
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