ORENDA SPRINGS FIELD TRIP: BA at Holy Family sixth grade classes and a group of thier parents traveled to Orenda Springs, an experiential learning center located in Marcellus on a recent field trip. Activities that day were centered around such life skills as initiative, trust, cooperation, courage and responsibility.

HORSE VISITS SCHOOL: Sixth grader Lexi Mather's horse visited the school as part of the sixth grade's "Quest for Friendship" project. The project emphasizes how animals can make a big difference in one's life.

HALLOWEEN PARADE: During the annual Halloween parade around the school, a group of teachers dressed as "HINI" and "Germbusters" to spread awareness of the importance of practicing good hygiene this flu season.

FIRST ANNUAL LOOK, LISTEN & LEARN FAIR HELD AT BISHOP'S ACADEMY AT HOLY FAMILY:  On Thursday, April 2, over 200 people attended the first annual LOOK, LISTEN, & LEARN FAIR at Bishop's Academy at Holy Family. Activities included informational workshops for adults and face painting, music and an interactive magic show for children. At the end of the evening, everyone joined together for a stroll through the Creative Art Museum in the school's cafeteria to view the students' displayed projects that included calligraphy, watercolors, architecture, creative writing, poetry and more.

BASKETBALL SEASON CONCLUDES WITH ANNUAL SPORTS BANQUET: Over 200 basketball players, family members and friends attended Bishop's Academy at Holy Family's "Hoops" Banquet on March 8. The highlight of the banquet was the appearance of Bishop Ludden Jr./Sr. High School's Mens' Varsity Basketball Coach, Pat Donnelly. He spoke to the youth about respect, sportsmanship, the importance of academics and working hard at practice, among other things. Each player received a personalized trophy for their hard work, sportsmanship and school spirit.

STUDENTS AT BISHOP'S ACADEMY AT HOLY FAMILY COUNT PENNIES TO FUND RESEARCH: As one of the school's monthly community service projects, students gathered their spare change and brought it to school to help support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society/Pennies for Patients program. Together they raised over $1,100.

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