As educators in the Catholic school system, we pride ourselves on promoting “life-long learning” in our classroom and our community. Students at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School are brought up with the knowledge that learning does not stop when the bell rings, nor does it stop when one receives a diploma. Learning is among the greatest gifts we receive, as it enables us to develop a greater understanding of the world around us, as well as the One who created the world. This year, our Sixth Grade students see the fruits of lifelong learning firsthand as part of an More...
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Mar
2013
Lifelong Learners
24
Aug
2012
Welcome Back!
The cafeteria buzzed with excitement early Monday morning as students stepped onto campus for the first day of a brand new school year. With new backpacks and new shoes, students filed through the school doors to meet old friends and find many new faces, 59 new faces to be exact. There were a few butterflies but they were hidden behind wide eyes and even wider smiles. “Good Morning, Romans!” cried Mr. Fulford over the PA system, to which the students responded with applause. We began our first school year as we begin all things, in prayer, thanking God for the More...
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30
Jan
2012
Bully Free Zone!
A Bully-Free School Charlie Brown had Lucy, Marty McFly had Biff Tannen, even Kelly Clarkson had Simon Cowell. Unfortunately, bullying is something that has been and continues to be prevalent in our society. Quite often, school-aged children are the silent victims of bullying, unsure of how to react and who to tell. Recently, the faculty and staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School launched an anti-bullying initiative to ensure that no child is the victim of such unfair treatment. The program carries to various aspects of school learning, including theatre, religion, guidance, and humanities. Taking a Stand on More...
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20
Jan
2012
Jubilee Pep Rally
Last week, following a vibrant Jubilee liturgy, the students of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School marched over to the Conmy Center for our first official student led Jubilee event. Giggles and squeals echoed through the gym while 207 students made their way up the bleachers and into their seats for the first Golden Jubilee Pep Rally. Mrs. Bogataj and Ms. Schaibly served as the emcees for the event, leading spirited chants in support of fifty years of OLL Romans history. The room buzzed with anticipation and enthusiasm as students, faculty, and parents shouted and cheered in honor of our More...
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13
Jan
2012
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week Catholic Schools Week is upon us once again! As always, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School will observe this national celebration with a week of school-wide festivities honoring our community and our faith. This year, as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary as a school, we will incorporate a Jubilee theme into all of our celebrations. Sunday Sunday, January 29 will be our official start to Catholic Schools Week, as well as the innaugural event of our Jubilee year! Join us for a special 9:30 Mass commemorating our 50th Anniversary, followed by a Jubilee Open House. This More...
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06
Jan
2012
Happy Birthday, OLL!
Happy Birthday, Our Lady of Lourdes! For fifty years, Our Lady of Lourdes School has served as the premier provider of Catholic education in northern Pinellas County. While our campus and classrooms have changed greatly since 1962, our mission and purpose have remained the same. Teaching as Christ did, we are the living example of the Parable of the Lost Sheep. We exist to educate every child individually and empower him or her with the knowledge and faith to go out and be Christ’s hands and feet in our world. As we celebrate the blessing of our Golden Jubilee, we More...
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02
Dec
2011
Preparing for Our Savior
We as Catholics have now entered the “New Year” of our Church calendar, the beautiful season of Advent. As our town and homes fill with red and green, our Church and school fill with purple and pink, illuminating this four week time of preparation for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each class at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is getting ready for the birth of Christ in its own special way, preparing hearts and minds for the coming of the Lord. Stocking for Baby Jesus All of our classrooms at Our Lady of Lourdes are filled with More...
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17
Nov
2011
Tithing and Tuition
Tithing and Tuition Parents make incredible sacrifices to send their children to Catholic Schools. Knowing the importance of bringing children up in a faith-based learning community that challenges them academically, nourishes them spiritually, and develops them emotionally, parents budget and cut costs to be able to afford the cost of tuition. We as a school are aware of the economic crisis our nation currently faces, as well as the ever increasing cost of living. We do our best each year to keep tuition as low as possible in order to provide affordable education the most students possible. In order to More...
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17
Nov
2011
A Thanksgiving Feast
Yesterday afternoon, our school and parish community gathered together for a beautiful Eucharistic celebration followed by a lavish Thanksgiving feast. Over 100 parents joined us for the festivities, in addition to the entire faculty and parish staff and, of course, all 205 students! The day began with our 9:00 community Mass celebration. All students grades Kindergarten to 8th gathered in the Church where we sang songs of Alleluia, giving thanks to our Heavenly Father for the abundance of blessings He gives us each day. During his homily, Father Gary asked each classroom teacher what they are thankful for about their More...
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