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Pacelli students advance to Regional Spelling Bee

Pacelli Catholic School announces the two spellers that will be advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee on Monday, Friday, Jan. 11. Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, January 19, 2019 10:23 am

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Pacelli honors alumni, names teacher of the year

Congratulations to the newest inductees to Pacelli’s Hall of Honor and Pacelli Teacher of the Year. These individuals were honored at Pacelli’s Annual Gala on ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, November 17, 2018 4:34 pm

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Pacelli’s lessons in gratitude

As we enter this month of November, a time of thanksgiving, I am especially reminded of all with which I have been blessed. Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, November 3, 2018 7:05 am

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Helping our children deal with natural disasters

The past few months have seen countless natural disasters throughout the country and the world impacting the lives of many families; hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, fires.  ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, October 20, 2018 10:43 am

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Pacelli building unification beginning in the 2018-2019 school year

Pacelli Catholic Schools Board of Trustees announced last spring their approval of  building unification starting in the 2018-2019 school year. All academic learning for Kindergarten ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:46 am

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Benchmark testing; measuring academic growth

When I was a student, many years ago, I remember that one time a year when it was time to take the Iowa Basic Skills ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, April 21, 2018 8:37 am

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New education savings opportunity available for families

The 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act expanded 529 savings plans to allow families to invest funds for K-12 tuition in addition to higher education ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Monday, March 12, 2018 7:24 am

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Pacelli Reading Olympics goes for the gold

Pacelli students are going for the gold as they compile reading minutes in pursuit of winning their own bronze, gold or silver medal. Read more

by Jean McDermott, Saturday, March 3, 2018 11:38 am

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Making healthy choices

Pacelli Elementary School students were greeted with two new hydration stations when they returned to school after Christmas break. As part of Pacelli wellness initiatives ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Friday, January 12, 2018 8:11 am

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New Year’s resolutions; Pacelli continuous improvement planning

During this season of counting our blessings, taking stock of 2017, and setting our goals/resolutions for 2018, it is fitting that we, as a school, ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Friday, December 29, 2017 8:32 am

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Citizenship: Honoring those who keep us free

Pacelli students recently had several opportunities to honor those who served our country. Elementary students are spreading Christmas cheer by making Christmas cards for veterans ... Read more

by Jean McDermott, Friday, December 8, 2017 8:26 am

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