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NEWS FROM THE ATONEMENT ACADEMY Volume 2017-2018, Issue 33 Mar. 28th, 2018

Headmaster’s Highlights

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Congratulations to all of our students who received awards in the PSIA competition last Saturday. The Atonement Academy had a very strong showing in all the events, and we are very appreciative of the many students who competed and their parents for their support of this effort. I would also like to recognize Mrs. Mefrige for the excellent job she did organizing our participation and the teachers who assisted in preparing our students.

A special thanks to all those who donated to the school during the Big Give last week. The Atonement Academy is grateful for your generosity for participating in this event.

The parish and school offices will be closed next week during Easter Break. There will be one Mass offered each day, Monday-Friday, at 7:00 am. Classes resume on April 9. May you enjoy a Blessed Easter season and a restful break.

Dear Atonement Families,

Thank you, Mr. John Markovetz

“We teach our students to seek the

true, the good & the beautiful.”

Wed. Mar. 28 Birthday Celebrations (2:15pm)

Fri. Mar. 30 Good Friday (No School)

Easter Break: April 2nd - April 6th - (No School)

Parish and School Offices will be Closed

Mon. Apr. 9 Classes Resume

Sat. Apr. 14 Crusader Fiesta Event

Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

PSIA update...Page 2

OFFICES CLOSED: The school and parish offices will be closed during the Easter break. The Mass schedule for the week will be the 7:00am Mass only. The office will resume the normal business hours on April 9th.

VISIT FROM OUR BISHOP: Bishop Steven Lopes will be celebrating the Mass on Holy Thursday at 7:00pm and Good Friday at 12:00 noon. Please come join us at the parish.

Nota Bene / Note Well:

CATHOLIC EDUCATION CATHOLIC EDUCATION CATHOLIC EDUCATION NEWS AT THE ATONEMENT ACADEMY

Private Schools Interscholastic Association Competition

Last Saturday 78 Atonement students competed in the Private Schools Interscholastic Association’s annual academic competition. We had 139 entries in 17 different categories, with many students competing in more than 2 categories. All the schools accumulated points for every place in the top 6. Overall Atonement came in first with 955 points, far ahead of the second-place school at 514 points! We took a total of 98 places in the top 6, with 22 first-place wins and 15 second-place wins. All competitors who place in the top 2 are eligible to compete in the State Finals at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth in April, so we have 36 opportunities to participate at the State level!

Congratulations to all the students who competed!

Thank you and congratulations to the teachers who put in so much time and effort to coach the competitors over the past 3 months, and to Terri Garza and all the parent volunteers who helped during the event.

Here we come State Finals! GO CRUSADERS!

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Coaches’ CornerCoaches’ Corner This past week our High school team competed in the Northside ISD Harlan Invitational. All week players worked hard for this tournament. Both Ana Stallard and Gabriela Santillan both made it to the 2nd round of the tournament before falling to Kerrville Tivy High School, and Boerne High. Anais Garza and Liam Mulgrew both fell first round of the tournament to tough opponents. Liam went on to win his 2nd round in the back draw before also falling to a player from Kerrville Tivy.

Daniel Lowe fell short as he played a tough first round against an opponent from Tivy as well. Both Maria Garza and Lily Moore teamed up for some doubles action where they fell to a team from South San High School. Over all every player showed heart and fight this past week. I could not have asked for anything more then what they left on the court.

Head Tennis Coach, Victor Martinez

Upcoming GamesUpcoming Games

Wed. Mar. 28 MS Boys Baseball - 4:00pm (Home)

Men’s Varsity Baseball - 4:00pm (Away)

Thur. Mar. 29 Men’s Varsity Baseball - 5:00pm (Away)

Women & Men’s Varsity Track & Field (TBA)

Thur. Apr. 5 MS Boys & Girls Track & Field (TBA) (Away)

Wed. Apr. 11 Men’s Varsity Baseball (5:00pm) (TBD)

Thur. Apr. 12 MS Girls Softball (4:00pm) (Home)

Fri. Apr. 13 Men’s Varsity Baseball (4:00pm) (Home)

Mrs. Ana Powell

Middle School Teacher & Councilor

Featured Teacher of the Week

Upper School CornerUpper School CornerUpper School Corner

Subject: Latin III

Grade: Upper School

Teacher: Mr. Nicholas Mataya

Translating the Latin Hymns

One of the things I was struck by upon arriving at The

Atonement Academy were the great student choirs at daily

Mass. Upon consultation with the Music Department, I decided

that it would be a good idea, in order to break up the monotony

of constantly drilling grammar, to have the students translate

some of the Latin hymns that the Upper School choirs would

be singing throughout Lent. My Latin III students found this to

be both challenging and enjoyable, and we have since moved

on to translating more of the psalms and, on the Friday before

Easter break, part of Matthew's Passion Narrative.

This year marks the twentieth year I have been a teacher.

I have been at The Atonement Academy for the last twelve

years as a fourth grade and middle school teacher, coach,

guidance counselor, and Dean of Students. I love attending

Mass daily as well as supporting the mission of the school. I

thoroughly enjoy getting to know each of the student as it’s

great to see them grow from a lower school student to an

upper school student.

I have three children, John, Jane and Juliet, and they have

been here since Pre-K. My oldest two, John and Jane will be

seniors next year and will be leaving with a great education

and a strong catholic faith. I will miss them very much as

they leave for college and embark on their new journey.

I consider it a privilege to be part of The Atonement

Academy and look forward to teaching and guiding for

many years to come. Thank you parents for sharing your

children and allowing us to grow together.

“Fides et Ratio”

Lower School CornerLower School CornerLower School Corner

Subject: Religion

Grade: 2nd Grade

Teacher: Mrs. Kristie Weems

Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church

The Atonement second graders have learned about this sacred conversion of the Eucharist as well as a number of other Catholic traditions and vocabulary. It’s an integral part of the learning environment in Mrs. Weems’ second grade class. Students have spent more than 50 hours in sacramental preparation this school year alone.

Last week was a first for most students as they received the Sacrament of Penance with Fr. Lewis, Fr. Moore, or Fr. Phillips. In April, some of them will receive the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation from Bishop Lopes, as we welcome him to our parish on Sunday, April 15th.

It is beautiful to witness the transformation of our students as they begin to understand the significance of these sacraments and how the sacraments play a role in their lives.

Parish Life

Preparing to Receive Jesus

Middle School Corner

Subject: Student Services

Grade: Middle School

Teacher: Mrs. Deborah Wendtland

Middle School students were asked to work in groups to create a book trailer. Parameters given to each group were:

Create a book trailer no longer than 2 minutes to inspire interest for a book located in our library

The book trailer should include voice narration if attempting to communicate with early readers

The pictures and music must fit the theme of the book

Use free Windows Movie Maker 2017 software. (the students had the opportunity to add pictures, music, their own voice and add in transitions.)

Citations are required from the materials included in the video

Once completed the students will have the opportunity to present these videos to the lower school students.

Creating a Book Trailer

Please join us on Saturday, April 14th, 2018 from 5:30-9:00pm in the Piazza for food, drinks, music, and fun! The booths will be run by our very own Clubs, Ministries, and Departments. Come out and support our School and Parish community.

See you there!

The Atonement Academy PTC

The Atonement Academy Fiesta!

Want to view the trailers?

PENNY WAR WINNERS …

1st Place = 2nd Grade/ Mrs. Weems

2nd Place = 3rd Grade Girls/ Miss Donohue

3rd Place = 2nd Grade/ Mrs. Kennedy

During the Lenten season, our students participate in Penny Wars to raise

much needed funds to support St. Joseph School.

Jifna, Ramallah, West Bank is a 6th century historic village within the Holy Land. St. Joseph Church and School is Palestinian Roman Catholic and operates under the direction of Fr. Firas Aridah. The Atonement Academy has a continuing relationship with St. Joseph parish.

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Luke Sanchez reading in the Library

US Tennis Team waiting for their Match

MS PSIA Members Playing Games

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Vanesa Lozano

the “Young

Paleontologist”

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