VOL. No. 1 | ISSUE No. 2 | December 2014

B BC S

406 W B ST.IRON MOUNTAIN, MI 49801

A FAMILY ATMOSPHEREADAM HUSINGPRINCIPAL

Hello Good Readers,I hope this newsletter finds you well and that you had

a blessed Thanksgiving with your families!Bishop Baraga Catholic School has always been

known for its family like atmosphere. I delight in comments from substitute teachers and new families about how well behaved and caring our students are. One mother, who works twice a week at a local school

in the U.P., recently told me about their students who no longer build snow forts during winter because of “arguing and fighting” over the snowballs. BBCS is not a perfect school, but its goodness outweighs its imperfections: we are a small, close knit school with excellent academics and we believe our parents are the primary educators of their children, who have entrusted to us their students. If you have never done so, I invite you to come to our school for a tour. All are welcome.

Merry Christmas!

FAMILY GROUPS - PAGES 3-4

STORY OF OUR SCHOOL - PAGE 5

HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE - PAGE 6

TORTELLI SCHOLARSHIP - PAGE 7

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT - PAGE 8

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT - PAGE 10

THE FAMILY IDENTITY OF OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLFR. DAN ZALOGA

PASTORAL DELEGATE

One of the most attractive aspects and essential elements of BBCS is the family life everyone is part of. The very nature of a Catholic School is family, because the very nature of the Catholic Church is to be a family, God’s family. The smallest unit of discipleship in the Gospels is two-by-two. If there were only one Catholic left in the world, the Catholic Church would cease to exist. Even hermits take everyone in the Church with them into their hermitage, their desert.

Relationship is the bottom line. God Himself is the fundamental Trinitarian Family and each member of the human race is made in His image and likeness. The Church is God’s “model city” on this earth, and we are never more in the image and likeness of God than when we are family to each other, faithful to our Catholic Church vocation.

At BBCS, family life, love and warmth permeate the entire building. The administration, faculty and student body have captured and incarnated the Family Life of God in a remarkable way. They really care about each other and show it in many ways. One has only to attend a school Mass and see the older students minister to their younger student brothers and sisters in a buddy system of individualized bonding and care giving, as the older students look after every aspect of their younger students’ prayerful needs. What a blessing to see our youngest Catholics witnessing to God’s Presence in our BBCS Community, embracing in a visible way, His Tender, Unfailing, Providential Care.

THE EDUCATION COUNCILWAYNE PHILLIPSEDUCATION COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

The Education Council for our school is a strong helpful entity which focuses totally on the support of the school. We are a consultative board and undertake several important missions, such as long-range planning and development efforts, and generally provide a broad base of future support for the school. We also provide advice, direction and assist in the formulation of policy along with the school administration. Our board does not provide final approval or enact policy nor can it act apart from the administration. The pastor is the chief administrator of the school program. In our situation of four parishes, the Pastoral Delegate is the chief administrator.

The council provides a marvelous opportunity for individuals within the parish(es) and wider community to lend their talents in order to provide valuable and much needed assistance to the school. The council goal is to have three parishioners from each of the four parishes, currently of which only three have total representation. Please consider sharing your talents by inquiring about the various committees and any vacancies on the council.

CONTENTS

Page 1

PICTURED ON THE FRONT COVER ARE PAOLO LENZI (LEFT) AND ZACH HANSEN (RIGHT) AS THEY WORK TOGETHER IN NOVEMBER.

PUTTING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS AT THE FOREFRONTSTUDENTS TAKE TIME TO HELP OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY

This holiday season you may see the children of our school ringing the red Salvation Army bell in front of Walmart, while singing Christmas carols, adorned in lights, or shopping for those in need at Shopko. This is a testament to our school’s investment in teaching our students about giving, sharing and caring for others.

This year, like so many years before, our children boarded a school bus and traveled to Shopko, with donated funds in hand, in order to shop specifically for a family in need. This annual service allows them to grow in their understanding of the importance of charity and care of others this season and throughout the year.

Their mission is simple but important: find items to fill the needs of the recipient and stay within the set budget. Usually, students have basic information about the gift recipient. Our students skillfully arrive at the checkout, within their allotted budget and with toys, clothes and treasures to brighten a family’s Christmas morning.

Upon coming back to school with their gifts in tow, students work to carefully wrap the presents. It is a time of joy as everyone works together to get the job done.

Blessed be our students who annually spend a day devoted to the needs of another family’s Christmas. May we all, this Christmas season, execute His commandment, “Love one another as I have loved you,” as we celebrate His glorious birth.

SHOPPINGFOR THE

NEEDYOur annual event when students

shop for families in need.

Page 2

Implant, Cosmetic, and Family Dentistry

1115 S. Hemlock St., Suite 1Iron Mountain, MI 49801(906) 774-4444

www.upimplantdentist.com

Now Accepting New Patients

LEARNINGTOGETHER

Our small class sizes offer unique learning opportunities.

One such example is our Family Groups-gathering students

from different grades together for a half-day. The entire

school looks forward to our monthly Family Group days.

FAMILY GROUPS AT BBCSLEARNING AND GROWING TOGETHER

What is the first thing many people notice or comment on about our school? It’s overwhelmingly our family atmosphere! Creating a family atmosphere is something we work diligently to accomplish. And it is a feature we’re especially proud of. In fact, it is one of the cornerstones we proudly display at our school’s entrance. Fostering students to care for and about one another is an important Christian virtue that we actively teach; one such way is through Family Groups.

Monthly, students are gathered for a morning of learning through a unique experience—the Family Group. And while Family Group time offers a great experience all by itself, we also combine it with learning about the virtues—a lesson that applies to all of us, regardless of age.

First, the entire school gathers together to learn about a specific virtue. Then, they disperse into their Family Groups for a focused activity. A Family Group is made up of fifteen students across the grades, Pre-K all the way up to eighth grade. During Family Group time, the students do an activity or project. The older students are asked to assist and mentor younger students.

Family Groups offer young students a chance to spend time with older students, giving them an opportunity to

interact with those they look up to. The students stay in the same Family Group for the entire year, fostering relationships throughout the school with students and staff.

In November, the Family Group virtue was thankfulness. The students gathered to hear Staff Sergeant Ben Fleming recall his experience while deployed to Iraq for two tours. Staff Sgt. Fleming shared

photos and stories about his time there. The students worked in advance to collect donated food and items to send to the troops currently deployed. At the end of the presentation, students thanked Staff Sgt. Fleming for his service to our country. Finally, they divided into Family Groups to create a candy cane treat to be included in the care packages.

Another month, the Family Group page 1

LATIN PHRASEStudents throughout BBCS are studying Latin this year. Can you read this Latin phrase our middle school students have learned?

LABOR OMNIA VINCIT.

Page 3

Students throughout BBCS are studying Latin this year. Can you read this Latin phrase our middle school students have learned?

LABOR OMNIA VINCIT.

focus was on the virtue of courage. Students learned about St. Ignatius of Loyola, a Spanish knight turned hermit and founder of the Jesuits. They each decorated paper shields with different ways they act courageously.

Family Groups have been an important part of our school for many years. In fact, alumni often ask if we still do them. It seems the experiences from their Family Groups have really stayed with them as they learned and grew from, “being with the big kids.”

The fruit of Family Groups is an encouraging, family atmosphere in our school. Students here genuinely look out for one another and these groups help to solidify our school family.

FAMILY GROUPS

Page 4

PROUD SUPPORTER OF BISHOP BARAGA

CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Rev. Daniel Zaloga, Pastor

Corner of Prospect and “A” St.Iron Mountain

MassesSat. 5:15 p.m.Sun. 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

ConfessionSat. 11 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.Sat. 11 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.

THIRD GRADE SINGAPORE MATH:There were 785 boys in a school of 1684 students. Each girl in the school made 3 hair bands for a project. How many hair bands did they make in all?

SUBSCRIBE TO THE QUARTERLY AT: BARAGAUP.COM/NEWSLETTER

THE STORY OF OUR SCHOOLA LOOK AT THE FIRST 20 YEARS

“A parochial school is our pre-eminent objective and henceforth will dominate all our parish interests,” Msgr. Pelissier wrote in a 1948 letter to his parishioners. Msgr. felt there was an urgent need for a mission, and it was right in his backyard. In an effort to plant the seeds of faith and morals into the lives of children from his parish and neighborhood, Msgr. worked tirelessly (as did countless volunteers) to campaign for and build a school.

The school, St. Mary & St. Joseph Parochial School, opened on September 6, 1954. The second floor was still under construction; 300 students filled the first floor K-6th grades. The subsequent year, the second floor opened, as did a nurse’s office, an auditorium and the 7th and 8th grade classes, swelling the school to 400 students.

Total cost for the project was $250,000. Members of the construction committee were Joseph Conery, William Desmarais, Walter Dougoveto, Lyle Hinkley, James McGregor, John Mindok, Joseph Poisson, William Roecher, Edward Verrette and John V. Zanardi. At the time of construction, there were 29 Catholic elementary schools and six Catholic high schools in the U.P.

“I was a second grader on the opening day of classes at our school,” remembers Wayne Phillips, chairman of our Education Council. “We started every day with a mass at 8 o’clock. As altar boys, we would get out of class to serve at funerals.”

“May Crowning was a major event,” recalls Pat Covitz, a second-grade student the first year our school was open. “The church was absolutely full, there were no empty pews.”

“We had ‘patrol boys’ made up of 7th and 8th grade boys who helped the younger kids cross the busy street corners around the school,” Phillips said. “Becoming a ‘Patrol Boy Captain’ was a big deal for me!”

Since many students lived nearby, many went home for lunch. “In the winter time, students were able to skate in the schoolyard during lunch hour. That was a lot of fun,” Covitz reminisced.

Our school created and ran a wonderful lunch program. Students from our school as well as area schools would meet to have lunch in the St. Mary and St. Joseph parish basement each day. “The favorite lunch was hot turkey sandwiches. Absolutely,” recalls Maria Landsee, 37-year veteran of the school lunch program. “The meals were healthy and students enjoyed coming.”

“Class sizes were large, but it never seemed to bother us as we knew everyone and we thought it was normal,” recalls Phillips. “My parents were proud supporters of the school. I am grateful to my parents for giving me the gift of a Catholic school education.”

St. Mary & St. Joseph Parochial School was more than a parish school, it was also a neighborhood school, and it was assumed all parishioners would send their children to the school. Tuition numbers were never recorded and may have been zero or quite low.

The school was staffed and run for many years by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. The sisters lived very near to the school (first behind St. Mary and St. Joseph parish and then where the current Adoration Chapel resides). The sisters were able to imbue the faith into everything they taught. Theirs was a zeal and passion for the Catholic faith that was contagious and inspiring to the young students.

Our area also boasted two other Catholic schools, the American Martyrs school opened before ours in 1949 and the Immaculate Conception school started in 1955. Eventually, enrollment would grow and then recede. In 1971, Immaculate Conception and our school merged to form Dickinson Area Catholic School, with younger students attending at IC and older students attending our school.

The school started with a burst of energy, hard work, and zeal, but it was not to last. Many elements changed in the coming years regarding education and Catholic culture. The wants and needs of families changed, and many Catholic schools were not able to anticipate these changes.

For example, due to the large class sizes, the numbers of

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLSEPTEMBER 7, 1954

subjects taught in the early days were few with a reliance on religion and morals, math, writing, reading and grammar. In subsequent years, parents came to seek out a school that could focus on the faith as well as ensure a more comprehensive educational offering.

Though our school had an explosive beginning and waning in the subsequent decades, our dedication to bringing the Catholic faith to students and families has remained the same. And we’re growing stronger now than ever.

In an undated letter, Msgr. Pelissier tells his parishioners, “At present time there comes to mind the love of the Good Shepherd for the lambs of his flock; and we know well that just as long ago, His joy was to have the little children about Him, so will our efforts be blessed that again in our portion of the sheepfold the little lambs will be gathered about the Gentle Savior.”

Look for the next 20 years of history in the March edition of the Quarterly Newsletter.

THOUGHTS ON THE HIGH SCHOOLCATCHING THE VISIONARY SPIRIT

The early 1950s were not an ideal time to open a school. It was the height of the Cold War. The United States and the U.S.S.R. were both testing nuclear weapons in anticipation of possible global conflict. The French were embattled in Vietnam and it looked as though we would soon join them.

Amidst the economic climate and global threats, one man held a vision for a better future for area youth. Msgr. Pelissier knew the importance of imparting the Catholic faith to the young—this goal was more important than any other.

He worked tirelessly and his original goal was to open the school in 1949. Economic conditions, however, got in the way. “The economic conditions are not at all certain and we know well that material and labor are prohibitive, but notwithstanding, our plans are to have our school ready for occupancy in September 1950.”

Msgr. and the people of St. Mary and St. Joseph parish persevered. They volunteered, worked side-by-side with contractors, and pledged to build the school at a cost of a quarter of a million dollars.

They were visionaries. They saw that missionary work needed to be done in their own hometown. They saw a better future, and worked to build it. Today, Bishop Baraga Catholic School has faithfully imparted the Catholic faith and educated thousands of children.

Can you catch that visionary spirit? Why not journey back 60 years and become inspired to extend the experience of Catholic education to high school youth? The cultural climate is indeed more hostile than it was in the 50s. We are losing generations. Where are the 30-somethings at mass? Where are the 20-somethings?

“…we plan no manner of delay awaiting better days,” Msgr. Pelissier said in a letter to his parishioners. “We can no longer be responsible for any manner of not according our children a complete elementary religious education.”

If the former Citizen of the Year was with us today, you can bet his fervor and zeal would carry over into a high school.

Our needs have not changed. Our youth still need a quality, faith-filled education now more than ever. For 60 years that quality faith-filled education had to end at the 8th grade. Or, for some families, children were moved at 5th, 6th or 7th grade due to the impending high school transition. These are the most important of formative years!

The goal is to create a small high school using existing school facilities in the area. We are currently working with St. Mary Queen of Peace to be located in their religious education facility for the first two years of operation. Our primary purpose is simple: prepare high school youth for the rest of their lives—academically and spiritually. Daily mass, study of the Catechism, Old Testament and New Testament, church thinkers and philosophy will be studied in addition to literature, math, science and history.

Now, we must raise $150,000 to open in fall 2016. We need your help! Pray for the effort! And, if you can, attend the Legacy Dinner, our first major fundraiser:

“

“

“

“

WHY CHOOSE BBCS FOR YOUR FAMILY?

The strong faith-guided education and small class sizes make us all feel like a family.

I send my children to BBCS for many reasons with the first and most important reason being to help get their souls to heaven. Raising children in a world soaked in individualism (What’s in it for me?), Relativism (If 2+2 is 4 for me, I’m OK if it’s 5 for you), hedonism (If it feels good, do it), and minimalism (What’s the least I can do?); leaves me seeking all the tools in my arsenal I can to get their souls to heaven - souls which I will one day be accountable for.

I love that BBCS helps my children reach their fullest possible potential, while fostering their own God-given talents.

The faith based atmosphere and family environment cannot be matched. The kids are receiving foundations of faith, ethics, as education that will carry them into adulthood.

w w w . m j e l e c t r i c . c o m

SERVING NATIONWIDE FOR 55 YEARS

INTEGRITY INSPIRED INVESTED

LATIN TRANSLATION FROM PAGE 3: “WORK CONQUERS ALL”

WHYCHOOSEWe asked parents to share about their

experience of our school.

Page 7

BBCS?

Merry Christmasfrom

Proud sponsor of Catholic education

TORTELLI COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 14

We are honored to have a scholarship opportunity specifically for our graduates. Scholarship amounts are $1,000 - $5,000 annually. Renewal scholarships may be awarded if funds allow.Eligibility:• Economic need • Attended BBCS 5-8th grade and

graduating from area high schools.• High school GPA of 3.0 or better• Practicing Catholic• Exhibit leadership traits

Applications available in school office or online at BaragaUP.com

MEET ONE OF OUR TORTELLI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS, CATHERINE DULAN, ON THE NEXT PAGE!

TortelliThe Ron and Diana

Family Scholarship

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

January 26 - 30, 2015 OPEN HOUSE

January 28, 2015; 4-6pmBISHOP BARAGA LEGACY DINNER

February 7, 2015

ALUMNISPOTLIGHT

CATHERINE DULANBBCS CLASS OF ‘07

My last year of college has been busy, but recently I found the time to take a trip home. While back in Iron Mountain, I found myself driving down West B Street. As familiar street names and houses flashed past my eyes, I suddenly found myself on the corner by Bishop Baraga Catholic School. Assailed with nostalgia, my mind flashed back to all of my memories from the Catholic School. The friendships formed throughout my ten years at the Catholic School feel more like family, and the lessons I learned inside and outside of the classroom have lasted with me long after I left turquoise-tiled halls.

So much of who I am today was molded inside the walls of then Dickinson Area Catholic School, but the greatest impact can be seen through the solid academic and faith formation that I received. It was obvious when I first got to high school that I had been given an outstanding education at the Catholic School. Although I was afraid that

I would flounder in a large school without the individual support I received with small classroom sizes, I found the opposite to be true. All of the years of individualized attention allowed me to develop metacognitive skills--a term I learned in my Education classes that means the ability to think about one’s thinking. I knew

what skills I needed to work on to be a better student because I was aware of how I learned. This ability has continued with me throughout my college career. The plethora of opportunities I was given to lead at the Catholic School also developed strong leadership abilities and competence

Page 8

that have served me well throughout adolescence and into young adulthood. Today, because of my education, I am a reflective learner who loves to learn, and can rise to meet a challenge when I struggle.

Academics are important, but the greatest gift I was given through my Catholic education was the ability to grow in my faith. Love of God was fostered in me early on during my time at the Catholic School. I not only learned about God in my religion classes, but I also experienced Him through prayer, community participation, family groups,

and the Mass. Being in an environment where talking about God was the norm prepared me for a world where this is not often the case. Later on, when others would challenge me on my beliefs, I could rely on my

academic and experiential knowledge of who God is and stand firm. My decision to study Theology was largely influenced by the seeds planted by my Catholic education.

Today, I am looking forward to graduating Mount Mary University in the spring with my degree in Religious Education and Education in Spanish. My post-graduation plans are to teach Theology in a Catholic middle school or high school. As I look at my job prospects, one of the major determining factors is how much the school reminds me of Dickinson Area Catholic School. Does it offer challenging academics and Catholic-to-the-core formation? Does it have a warm, inviting community where students are encouraged to grow as leaders as they learn about themselves and others? Is it, above all, centered on Jesus Christ? I only hope that when I find such an institution, I will be able to impart on my future students the same indispensable gifts of knowledge, leadership, and faith that I was given at the Catholic School.

LaChapelle Insurance Services IncALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS

Bret A. Whaley CIC, CRMwww.LaChapelleins.net 715-528-3275

OPPORTUNITIESOUTSIDE

CLASSROOMTH

E

CHESS CLUBSHARPEN YOUR SKILLS WITH THE CLUB

Chess Club is a student organization that meets Tuesdays after school to play chess and enhance their skills. Currently there are six students in the club with instructor, Mr. Wirth. Club member, Jack Gabbert says, “I really enjoy Chess, so I am very thankful for the club.” If anyone is interested in joining ask one of our eighth grade club members and leaders, Collin Olson or Jack Gabbert.

ROBOTICS CLUBWORKING TOGETHER, BUILDING AND COMPETING!

Robotics club meets Thursdays from 3-5:30 p.m. Mr. Randy Vandenheuvel works to teach students how to build and program Vex robots.

The club is a great place to learn about and build robots and compete in local competitions. After robots are built, they are tested to ensure they fit within the parameters for the event.

The Robotics club is open to students of the area schools.

QUIZ BOWLTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

What event do two teams attempt to answer questions? For 10 points, name this academically rigorous challenge that is played using buzzers. If you guessed Quiz Bowl, you’re right. Our Quiz Bowl team meets every Tuesday in the A.V. room at lunch to prepare, with the help of Mr. Wirth, for upcoming competitions on December 3rd and the regionals on December 6th. The Quiz Bowl team is for middle schoolers and consists of Logan Bush (6th), Jack Gabbert (8th), Collin Olson (8th), Mackenzie Tobey (8th), Brenna Phillips (8th) and Megan Arndt (8th).

Page 9

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTTHE MANY HATS OF MRS. BRUNS

“It depends on the week,” Kelly Bruns laughed when asked how many hours she volunteers at our school. On a ‘normal’ week, Mrs. Bruns says she volunteers approximately 10 hours per week as coordinator of our Scrip office. But the Scrip office gets a lot busier during the Christmas season, so lately, she’s been putting in extra hours.

Kelly and her husband Shawn have three children; and BBCS is a big part of the Bruns’ family life. Her oldest son, Jack, graduated from BBCS, her daughter Emily attended in elementary school, and, currently, she is mom to a BBCS sixth grader, Matt. She is a substitute teacher as well. Mrs. Bruns is at the school – a lot. “I love it. It keeps me busy. My friend Annette says I’m here as much as she is,” she laughed. [Annette is our Business Manager.] Mrs. Bruns has been working as Scrip coordinator for about five years.

The Scrip program sells gift cards out of our school office – and also out of three of the local parish offices—American Martyrs, Immaculate Conception and St. Mary Queen of Peace—for hundreds of different local and national businesses, with a portion of the proceeds going back to benefit our school.

Mrs. Bruns explained that there’s now an even easier way to shop for Scrip gift cards – even when buyers

are on the go, they can simply visit www.shopwithscrip.com on their cell phone. After creating a Scrip wallet shortcut, buyers can use their phone to buy Scrip gift cards to national vendors, pay through Presto Pay, and simply show the screen to the cashier while they’re in the store. The cashier can then scan the code on the screen (or write it down) -- no physical gift card is necessary.

“This is very convenient for buyers,” Mrs. Bruns noted, “and at just 15 cents per transaction, it’s worth it, because it saves buyers a trip to the Scrip office.”

Mrs. Bruns is thankful for the help she receives from volunteers with the Scrip program. Volunteers help sell Scrip after Masses at St. Mary & St. Joseph’s, American Martyrs, St. Mary Queen of Peace, and Immaculate Conception Parishes. Two BBCS moms have also committed to help out during the holidays with deposits, data entry and ordering the Scrip gift cards.

There are many local businesses that participate in our Scrip program. Stop by the office to pick up a listing.

We are truly thankful for all Mrs. Bruns does for our school—in and out of the classroom.

SCHOOL SUPPORTERSDONORS FROM JULY 1 - PRESENT

Mary ArnoldRichard BurkeRobin CaronChris ColavecchiRichard ConstantiniKathleen CorriganJanet FiorazoEleanor FornettiDr. Paul and Angela FornettiDr. Ted and Mary FornettiElizabeth GlanvilleJoanne HadyJoe LimbackMelissa MenghiniBernard MenghiniMichael and Mary MomontWilliam MorrisonWilliam Paupore Jr.Jerry PicucciJohn PippSr. Gloria Schultz, SPC, Sisters of St. Paul de ChartresElizabeth SimonMilt WirthFr. Dan Zaloga

CORPORATE SPONSORSFornetti Dental CenterFleming ConstructionLaChapelle Insurance, Inc.M. J. ElectricSt. Mary & St. Joseph ParishSt. Mary Queen of Peace ParishThe Drug StoreWildlife Unlimited of Dickinson Co.

AHERITAGE

OF GIVING

600 Marquette Blvd., Kingsford, MI

ST. MARY QUEEN OF PEACE PARISH

Page 10

STAFFPre-K (3-4 yr.) Mrs. Jennifer GauthierKindergarten Mrs. Meredith PippFirst Grade Mrs. Laurie MolnSecond Grade Mrs. Cathy MenghiniThird Grade Mrs. Marci EllisFourth Grade Mrs. Ann BrownFifth Grade Mrs. Karen HackstockMiddle School Miss Jeanette Asam Mrs. Sheila Caswell Mr. Joe LimbackSpecials Mrs. Aimee Tatangelo Mrs. Gloria Koerschner Mr. Bill Morrison Mrs. Brenda WilkeyBusiness Mgr. Mrs. Annette MeinerOffice Mrs. Adrien Brzoznowski Miss Ashley PippCustodial Mr. Brad HicksPrincipal Mr. Adam Husing

EDUCATION COUNCILChairman Mr. Wayne Phillips Mrs. Monique Claverie

Mrs. Dianne Gauthier Mrs. Ann Hammond Mrs. Debra Hanson Mr. Mike Parent Mrs. Jen Raiche Mr. Ryan Sanders Mrs. Kristin Sommerfeld Mrs. Tammy Tomassucci

CONTRIBUTORS & EDITORS Miss Megan Arndt Mr. Paul Arndt Mr. & Mrs. Beauchamp

Mrs. Adrien Brzoznowski Mrs. Jessica Cameron Mrs. Pat Covitz Mrs. Kristi Fornetti Mr. Jack Gabbart Mr. Adam Husing Mrs. Victoria LaFave Mr. Collin Olson Mr. Wayne Phillips Mrs. Tammy VamPrembrook Mrs. Kristin Sommerfeld Mrs. Alexis Whaley Fr. Dan Zaloga

There was never really any other option in our minds. When our first son was ready to start school, we immediately contacted Dickinson Area Catholic School (now Bishop Baraga Catholic School) and our journey started that day. We are PROUD to say we have 2 graduates of BBCS and our youngest son will be graduating from BBCS this May 2015.

We have to say the atmosphere at our Catholic school is of peace and discipline. The students display a respect for God which teaches respect for others. Our teachers and principal are incredible role models and mentors. The students have access to the latest technology and an always-challenging and competitive curriculum with a Spiritual development only a Catholic Education can offer.

Without a faith-based education, I think you’re missing out on an important tool in life’s biggest challenges. My husband and I can’t think of a better way to prepare our boys for life’s journey ahead!

God Bless BBCS!!

“

”-DAVID AND DEBBIE BEAUCHAMP PARENTS OF JOSH, MARK AND TYLER

IN THEIROWN WORDS

785 boys ? girls1684- 785

899 girls

1684 students total Each girl makes 3 headbands

899

One headband each

899

Two headbands each

899

Three headbands each

That is the same as: 899899

+ 8992697 headbands in all

SINGAPORE MATHHere’s a look at 3rd Grade Singapore Math in action: (answer from problem on Page 4)