In the Schools, April 17

Pierce Hosts Global Community Celebration

hosted its annual Global Community Celebration on April 14. The Celebration is an annual event that aims to bring teachers, students, and parents together for a global-themed community wide event that celebrates diversity and raises awareness of important world issues. 

Pierce social studies teacher Jonathan Turrisi, who also serves as co-chair of the diversity committee at the school, said the celebration included student work, cultural and artistic performances, international vendors and ethnic foods. In addition, donations of musical instruments were collected for Project Misik, a music education effort in Haiti led by the Boston band Zili Misik. 

“The event was truly a celebration of culture and diversity, helping to reinforce the global nature of the world we inhabit today,” Turrisi said. “As the world becomes more interconnected and our country grows increasingly diverse, it is ever so important that the school community (students, parents and staff) is provided with unique cultural and educational experiences that celebrate diversity while also raising awareness of important world issues.” 

Fontbonne’s “Evening of the Arts”

hosted its annual Evening of the Arts on Thursday, April 14. AP Art students displayed their themed artwork in the foyer, and a concert featuring the Instrument Ensemble and Chorus filled the Fontbonne Auditorium. The Evening of the Arts is an annual celebration of the talent and hard work of the students in the area of art and music. 

Milton Summer Enrichment Catalog Available

The Milton Summer Enrichment program will run from June 27 to July 29. Check out the classes available  -- sports, French immersion, cooking musical theatre and more – at http://www.miltonps.org/departments-summer.php. 

Milton Future Problem Solvers Compete in State Bowl

The , and  Fifth Grade Future Problem Solving Teams went to the State Bowl on March 19. Out of 55 towns who participate in the program, Milton was represented by three of seven teams selected to compete this year. This year’s competition asked students to devise a solution for a scenario to solve a water pollution problem in which two countries had to work together to save the ecosystem of eels used to create medicine for Alzheimer’s patients. 

The Cunningham and Collicot teams are coached by Marti McKenna and the Glover/Tucker coach is Lori Henry. 

The fifth grade teams use a six-step model which focuses on research, problem solving and communication skills to tackle complex issues facing society. The teams meet weekly during the school year and compete with other teams in Milton and throughout the state. The goal of the program is to develop the ability to design and promote positive futures using critical and creative thinking. 

St. Agatha School Celebrates Science Week

April 11-15 was “Science Week” at St. Agatha School. With projects encompassing flowers, musical memory, germs in public places, texting vs. talking, and a host of other topics, the entire school got in on the learning. See photos of the young scientists and their research projects here. 

Language Honors at Fontbonne

Fontbonne Academy inducted thirty-three students into the French and Spanish Honor Societies on Wednesday, April 6. (See photo for names).