Summer Camps at HNA!Holy Names Academy offers summer camps for young women entering Grades 4 through 8, and to any student starting Grade 9 at Holy Names Academy in the fall.
The athletic camps are designed to offer quality instruction from the HNA coaching staff, players, and alumnae in a fun, welcoming environment. All skill levels are welcome. Please use the links below to register.
Other HNA summer camps focus on other areas of special interest and fun to middle-school-age young women. This summer we will offer Coding Camp and Leadership Academy. Please use the links below to register.
To register, please visit: https://www.holynames-sea.org/athletics/summer-camps/
Angels’ Angle: March 14
8th Grade Yearbook Ads – Due March 22nd
The Yearbook committee invites you to purchase a ¼ page ad to honor your 8th grade graduate.
Email all information/photos to mwisen@stalseattle.org
Questions: Mwisen@stalseattle.org
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
Ash Wednesday Mass
Father Richard Klepac, SOLT presided over Ash Wednesday Mass for the school. He reminded us that the 40 days of Lent is an opportunity for us to get “in the zone” and focus on what’s important.
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
3rd Grade, Classroom Spotlight Mass
Thank you, Ms. Leslie Hartje-Dunn for hosting last week’s classroom spotlight. Be sure to look for the 7th/8th Grade Boys and Girls on Sunday, April 14.
Saint Alphonsus School’s Vex Robotics Club wrapped up their competition season with a strong showing at Seattle Prep League Finals on February 27th. Our three teams finished in second, third and fifth places overall. Congratulations students! We are proud of your achievement!
The team has been working since September to build and improve a robot to meet this year’s challenge called “Next Level.” You can learn more about the game here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJML1_JNCLI
We intend to run the club again next year for middle school students. If your child is interested in joining, please contact St. Al’s parent Chris Legere at waterdog3@comcast.net and keep your eye out for notices in Angels’ Angle before the end of the year and at the start of next school year.
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
St. Al’s Science Fair
St. Al’s Science Fair is an opportunity for students to present their completed projects and research to parents, classmates, and others in the community.
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
We love to hear your thoughts or feedback on what happens at St. Al’s. Every week (or so) we’ll ask questions to our school community about curriculum, activities, policies, etc.
Last week we asked, “How do you prefer to receive news and other general information about what’s happening at school?” and 30 members of our community responded. Here’s a breakdown of your answers.
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
Beauty & the Beast, Jr.
We’re looking for antlers! As part of our set design we’re looking for antlers. You know, the kind you find at a hunting lodge or cabin-in-the-woods. Nothing overly large, in fact smaller is better.
If you have something we can borrow, please contact Tricia Bentley at triciabentley@gmail.com.
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
Junior High Encounter — Saturday, March 9th
Open to youth in grades 6-8, this year’s event will be held at O’Dea High School with Mass at St. James Cathedral. Register your child today: tinyurl.com/jhe2019
Angels’ Angle: March 7, 2019
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
We chose St. Al’s because we desired a school that not only had a strong academic curriculum but also one which focused on values such as Compassion, Generosity, Respect, etc. Educating the full child was important to us and we felt St. Al’s reinforced what we were morally and spiritually working to teach her within our home. We were also attracted to how diverse the student body was and the incredible community the school fosters both on campus and off.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
I love how happy my daughter is when I pick her up and drop her off. She loves the academic and social environment and loves being a member of the St Al’s student body. As a parent I also love seeing how much she has grown intellectually over the past 4+ years at the school. The teachers really care for each individual student and she has flourished each year through the care her teachers take in understanding what she needs in-order to continue to succeed.
Contact this Parent Ambassador
terrapurpura.hakam@gmail.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
Our family choose to make a switch from SPS to St. Alphonsus in 2021 and it has become a huge blessing. In midst of Covid and with concerns about the academics for our daughters, we were prompted to explore school options and discovered the St. Als community. We were attracted to the school based on the academics, the small class sizes, and the values, including upholding behavior expectations. All of these benefits have been realized with so much more.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
Our girls love St. Al’s, the commitment from their teachers and the new friendships with classmates. The academics have challenged them and when needed, they have received extra support from St. Al’s teachers/staff. Our girls, surprisingly, appreciate wearing uniforms to school as it makes the mornings so easy with one less decision/choice. They have had opportunities to try new clubs (chess), CYO sports and to pair up with younger class buddies as the school extends from Preschool through 8th grade. We all appreciate the community activities including the auction, Bingo nights, Halloween at school and more. We are relishing in our final year all 3 of our daughters will be together at St. Al’s.
Contact this Parent Ambassador
beth@petenoble.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
When looking for a preschool for our oldest son, we hoped to find a school where our Catholic faith would be reinforced and enriched in the classroom. Finding a school that could also help him excel academically beyond preschool was a secondary goal. St. Alphonsus was both, and so much more. Within the first month at St. Al’s, it was evident that we had found a school that not only embraces the richness of the Catholic faith, but also encourages students and their families to reach their full potential in a welcoming community.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
There is so much to love about St. Alphonsus! I love how our students know each other and are friends across all grades. I love how unmistakably our teachers and staff care for the students and their families. I love how our parents support each other and work together to make the school the best place it can be. And I love that St. Alphonsus is a place where our faith is celebrated and strengthened. Lots of schools have good academic programs and good faculty and staff. But not every school has a great culture and community. We feel very blessed to be a part of a school that has all those things and a rich legacy of faith and academic excellence for over 100 years. We feel loved by the St. Alphonsus community, and we love them!
Contact this Parent Ambassador
mhanzeli@gmail.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
We chose St. Alphonsus because we needed more academic support and were afraid that our older child would fall through the cracks in middle school. St. Alphonsus has been able to seamlessly meet the educational and social needs of each of our boys. It has been amazing to have a faculty proactively identify particular academic and social needs and then develop a plan and work to support those goals. It was obvious from the very beginning that the teaching staff is dedicated to supporting our boys. The small class sizes help support this effort.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
We love the community! We feel very comfortable here and love the warm and supportive environment. We also feel that our boys are getting a quality education. You also may be surprised to know that many of our students are not Catholic. This school welcomes and embraces all students, Catholic or not.
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
While looking for a faith-based institution for our child and being a parishioner at St. Alphonsus, it was an easy decision to make. St. Al’s has a great community which was apparent in the first few tours/visits. And we found a curriculum that met the needs of our child well.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
Warm community of families, supportive teachers, and faith centric education that enhances the spiritual side of the child along with great academics.
Contact this Parent Ambassador
kavita961@gmail.com
St. Alphonsus Students
Extracurricular Involvement
Why did you choose St. Alphonsus for your children?
I chose St. Alphonsus because of the small class sizes and excellent education, especially the split-gender middle school.
What do you love most about St. Alphonsus?
I love the community of St. Alphonsus and it continues to be a wonderful experience. Parents and teachers cooperate to give a wonderful nurturing environment to all children. I’m very grateful for the many lifelong relationships that have been created through the school involvement.
Contact this Parent Ambassador
maureen@chris-endres.com