St. Maximilian Kolbe School

Welcome to St. MAx Remote learning!

Take a look at what we did in the spring of 2020. Currently school is being held in person in the school building from 8:00-1:30. 
 

As our country calls for a different type of schooling right now, St. Max has gone remote.
All teachers are working from home. All daily assignments are created and turned in through Google Classroom. Students in grades 4-8 are video conferencing with their teachers regularly through Zoom. Teachers in the primary grades are communicating with their students and parents through a variety of ways. (seesaw, packets, etc.) We will post the great pictures and stories that you are sharing with us here and  continue to post on facebook and instagram. Keep strong and remember to pray everyday for our continued health and  guidance from our Lord.  
Send all pictures and stories to stmaxinfo@stmax.org

I have created a web page with all different activities and places you and your child can explore and learn together. Check it out. 
 

Please view the attached video for our virtual 2020 field day. The 8th grade students and faculty members are demonstrating fun games that the entire family can do.  We hope you enjoy this friendly competition and send your results and pictures to Mrs. Keenan at mkeenan@stmax.org so we can share. 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKecC_GS1UU 

Check out this Earth Day activity from Mrs. Frantz

CHeck out how Mrs. A can make sound louder. Try it out. 

If you would like a great daily workout, click here for suggestions from our very own gym teacher, Mrs. Keenan.

Mrs. Wolfe is reading stories each day and adding an activity at the end for all to complete. 
Monday, March 23  I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson
Tuesday, March 24  What Makes a Rainbow by Betty Schwatz
Wednesday, March 25 Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard and james Marshall
Thursday, March 26 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault
Friday, March 27  Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale by Marcus Pfister 
Monday, March 30 Where is Home Little Pip by Karma Wilson
Tuesday, March 31 Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin
Wednesday April 1 The Gingerbread Boy by Paul Galdone
Thursday, April 2 The True Story of the  3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
Monday, April 6, Little Bunny's Easter Surprise by Tara Doyle
Wednesday, April  15 Quiet Bunny by Lisa McCue 
Thursday, April 16 Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
Monday, April 20 The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Tuesday, April 21 Bad Apple: A Tale of Friendship by Edward Hemingway
Monday, April 27 A Frog Thing by Eric Drachman
Wednesday, April 29  Maggie's Ball by Lindsay Barrett George

Mrs. Frantz's empty toliet paper roll challange. Watch the video and send in your characters

 Parents and Children are completing Mrs. Keenan's Bingo Challenge by doing fun exercises and family activities. Look at some of them here. 

The Pre K 3 Express
 On March 16^th educators across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia quickly sprung into action reinventing ways to educate and connect with their students. St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Meghan DiGregorio and Jody Peterson decided to take their Pre K 3 show on the road.   Learning packets filled with hands-on, exciting activities were hand delivered to their students’ mailboxes.  The children were told by email to look for the special delivery and give a wave from their window!  These packets were delivered with the purpose of connection and consistency to keep the momentum going with even the youngest active and engaged learners.





First graders are having a great time learning from home.











Fourth grade is learning about the digestive system. If they were in school they would have drawn their bodies out of brown paper and labeled the parts. At home the students came up with creative ways to show their understanding of the material. 







Letters from Parents:

Thank you for all that you are doing. If you can please tell Mrs. Malseed and Mrs. DeYoung that a lot of the parents are very impressed with how quickly our small school adjusted to the online teaching.
Daily homework is perfect, even agreed on by Miles.  The Kempski Famiily

Hello! Big thank you to the everyone at St. Max. The transition was done so well.
The Whitelaw-SInger family 


Just want to say what a fantastic job all of  the St. Max teachers have done with this remote learning! So blessed that we attend St Max!! 
The Pirozek Family

Ethan gets to multi-task at home while doing his school work, he is fostering a puppy. 






At St. Maximilian Kolbe School, a strong Faith foundation is the center of our school’s culture.  The values that are lived in your home are witnessed, modeled and lived in our school every day. Our families are an integral part of a vibrant, caring community; and in keeping with today’s competitive society, our children are afforded the best possible education.

St. Maximilian Kolbe School offers the essential components of a quality education:
Faith Formation is woven throughout the school day.  As our children develop a solid faith foundation, they grow in character, and in confidence.  They are prepared to face life’s challenges.

Strong Academics are taught by highly qualified educators using innovative, hands on learning strategies to engage and challenge every child.  The latest technology, dynamic programs in Art, Music, Spanish, Phys Ed and many activities provide each child the opportunity to grow and learn in a modern, comfortable environment.

Community Support surrounds St. Max’s students.  St. Max is a nurturing, close community of students, parents, teachers and administrators working together to ensure each child’s success.  Supportive teachers, frequent communication and an online grading system combine to keep parents informed about their student’s progress.  In addition we have the Chester County Intermediate Unit support for reading, math, speech and counseling.

We invite you to take a look at St. Maximilian Kolbe School. Our guiding principle is that every action, every interaction and every decision must benefit children. We welcome all to share in this excellent learning opportunity.

There is confidential tuition assistance available for many families.  An in-house after school CARES program helps to make St. Max a convenient solution for those with day care needs.  We would like to meet you and show you everything that our school has to offer your family.  Please call for an appointment at your convenience.  610-399-8400.

Respectfully,

Monica Malseed
Principal