Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for exemplifying their classroom virtue during March. We applaud their effort! Noella W. (Caring); Everett A. (Honesty); Nolan M. (Fairness); Chase S. (Trustworthiness); Natalia F. (Perseverance); Nathaniel M. (Courage); Zakaria D. (Respect); Alexa S. (Citizenship).
On the evening of April 9th, The Foundation for Catholic Education, celebrated educators, administrators, and supporters of Catholic elementary schools throughout Delaware County. Included among the six honorees was our principal, Diana Pileggi. Fr. Joseph McCaffrey presented the award in front of the large gathering at the Springfield Country Club. We couldn't be prouder of Mrs. Pileggi and her 21 years of service to our school community! Congratulations!
The 2024-2025 K'Nex challenge, to design a motorized appliance to complete a house chore, ended with a student Expo in Nelson Hall. Nine teams presented their designs for parent and faculty judges. And the winners are... 1st place - The Primary Colors for their Super-Duper Dish Dryer 3000; 2nd place - Volleyball Squad with Handy Dry; and 3rd place - Loopy Larry’s Spinny Duster. Congratulations to all participants and special thanks to the 8th grade mentors, Emma & Elizabeth, Miss Barker for leading the K'Nex Club, and Ms. Sgro, Miss Hodges, and Mrs. Dwyer for supervising the teams.
On Wednesday, March 12, members of Notre Dame de Lourdes School and Our Lady of Peace parish were confirmed by the Most Reverend Edward Deliman. Through the gifts of the Holy Spirit, these students completed their initiation into the Catholic faith. Congratulations to all on this blessed evening!
Congratulations to all of students selected to participate in the 2025 Archdiocesan Honors Chorus. They gave a beautiful performance on Sunday, March 9th. Super proud of Emily, Elizabeth, Allie, and Makayla for representing NDDL. They worked hard to prepare and did amazing on stage with the 7th and 8th grade choir.
Congratulations go out to our virtue awardees for February. They include: L-R (back): Paige K. (Trustworthiness), Andrea D. (Respect), Madelyn M. (Courage), Natalie R. (Perseverance), Emilee G. (Citizenship) and L-R (front): Louis W. (Honesty), Jaxon T. (Caring), Mia D. (Fairness). We appreciate all your efforts to live your virtues.
Congratulations to the 6th grade class for successfully outlasting the competition and taking day 5 by storm to win the war! With their 3rd consecutive win, they earned a pizza lunch (date to be announced). The big winner though was the technology fund that covers the maintenance/repair of student devices and purchase of new equipment.
Also, students in grades 2-8 participated in daily money challenges for the chance in the drawing for a candy basket. Abby K. took home the prize. Congratulations!
We are happy to recognize the following students for exemplifying their classroom virtues on a daily basis. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. Pearl H. (Respect); Allison K. (Courage); Paisleigh E. (Trustworthiness); Alexander M. (Citizenship); Makenzie J. (Perseverance); Holly Z. (Fairness); Carson C. (Caring); Howard M. (Honesty).
Each month we take the opportunity to recognize students who are striving to live their classroom virtues every day. We congratulate them for their effort! For December those students are: Front row - Laila B.(Trustworthiness ), Christopher C. (Fairness), Hunter V. (Honesty), Benjamin M. (Caring); Back row - Emily D. (Citizenship), Makayla H. (Perseverance), Anthony C. (Courage). Not pictured: Mason F. (Respect)
We are excited to announce the Knights of Columbus Peace Council #4518 has recognized the following students for their participation in the "Keeping Christ in Christmas" art contest. Grade 7 winner is John P. and grade 6 winner is Kennedy T! Also receiving honorable mentions were Siena M., Anthony C., Natalie R., Allison K., and Andrea D. John's "Santa Kneels, Christ Reigns," and Kennedy's "Christ is the reason for this holiday season" will move on to the District Knights of Columbus competition, to be held on January 15th amongst local councils in our area. Congratulations to all on their beautiful and thoughtful works.
Congratulations to our students who exemplified their classroom virtues in November: Back row: Abigail C (Fairness), Emily M (Citizenship), Concetta T (Perseverance), Liam W (Respect), Declan O (Courage); Front row: Joseph D (Honesty), Lucas S (Caring), Serafina A (Trustworthiness).
Once again the 6th-grade service project, Stockings For Soldiers, was a huge success! With over 40 boxes of donations, Mrs. Sillo enlisted the help of the 8th grade to load the truck! There were 350 servings of Ramen Noodles, plus a card from every student, and lots of handmade stockings. We appreciate all who contributed to this worthwhile cause.
Always happy to award students for living out their classroom virtues. For October we congratulate: Back row- Lily B. (Courage); Aiden C. (Perseverance); Elizabeth B. (Citizenship); Front Row- Juliette P. (Caring); Brooklynn E. (Honesty); Collin S. (Fairness); Kennedy T. (Respect); Maeve O. (Trustworthiness).
Our Candy Corn fundraiser raised $220 for St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to rebuild and navigate the school year. Thank you to our Student Council for organizing this fundraiser!
Our Pink Day Dress Down Day raised $325 for The Breathing Room Foundation! Thank you to all who participated and donated! Please keep everyone who is affected by breast cancer in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you to Mrs. Dwyer for organizing this fundraiser!
Congratulations to second-grader, Howie for coming closest without going over! With a guess of 515, Howie took home the jar of candy corn from the Student Council's Halloween fundraiser.
Congratulations to our September classroom virtue award recipients. Pictured L-R First Row:
Cora H. (Trustworthiness); Audrey H. (Courage); Alessia N. (caring); Madelyn H. (Fairness); James D. (Honesty) L-R Back Row: Mackenzie Q. (Respect); Kamille G. (Perserverance); Emma N. (Citizenship).
Congratulations to Harlee J, on having her drawing of the angel Gabriel selected as a winnwer in the 2023-2024 Missionary Childhood Association Christmas Artwork Contest. Her art will be displayed during the World Mission Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul, in the Mission Societies Annual Christmas Card, and in the Pastoral Center lobby during Advent.
Make plans to join the fun during the Karaoke Family Night presented by the OLP Drama Program. This program fundraiser takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5th and includes food trucks, raffle baskets, and 50/50 drawing. See flyer for more details.
For the 8th time in the last 9 years, Notre Dame de Lourdes has finished #1 in the nation on First In Math! Thanks to Mrs. Newell for leading the effort and for students who work hard to sharpen their math skills daily.