Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School!
09/19/2023 | School NewsWe are thrilled to announce that today, September 19, 2023, Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School!
This is such exciting news! Each year, a small number of schools across the country are recognized for their outstanding achievements. Last year our school theme was Together We Can Do Difficult Things. We know that with God’s help, we can do anything when we are determined and disciplined. This outstanding recognition by the National Blue Ribbon Committee is a direct result of the determination and discipline of our students, faculty, parents, and community.
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09/04/2023 | School NewsCongratulations to Mrs. Anderson who was appointed as the new USA Director of Education for ARISS [Amateur Radio on the International Space Station].
Read more about this opportunity and her experiences HERE.
Bike Parade
09/01/2023 | School NewsOur preschoolers kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a Bike Parade on our school grounds. It was a great way to meet new friends and become familiar with their new surroundings. Class started for our youngest Chargers on Monday, August 28. Looking forward to a wonderful year.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023 on their graduation.
05/25/2023 | School News"Be watchful, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong." — 1 Corinthians 16:13
Best wishes as you embark on your next adventure. Come visit as we will miss you!
The Little Mermaid
05/01/2023 | School NewsCongratulations to our SJA Drama Club on the success of their recent show, The Little Mermaid. 45 young thespians in grades 5-8 worked hard for many hours over many weeks to learn the script, songs and staging for this production. With sellout shows for two weekends in a row, they are all ready for a much deserved rest. Thank you to Stacey De for producing our show. AND to our many parents including Mr Reilly, Mrs Costello, Mr Harbauer, Mrs Anderson and so many others for all your support. We are looking forward to the 2024 show!
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04/05/2023 | School NewsOn Wednesday, April 5, our 8th graders led the school in prayer through the Living Stations of the Cross. This annual presentation shows our students the last hours of the life of Jesus Christ in preparation for Easter.
Test Prep in Spanish Class
12/12/2022 | School NewsOur Junior High students benefit from our world language curriculum. Mr Olague's 7th grade Spanish class recently reviewed their answers on the textbook classwork in preparation for an upcoming test. The topics including describing yourself and others using the verb SER/definite-indefinite articles/noun-adjective agreement and identifying people and things.
Lisle teacher chosen as NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador
by Michelle Corless, Eyewitness News 7 | 03/22/2022 | School NewsA teacher in Lisle has been chosen as one of 24 NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors. Tanya Anderson works teaches sixth, seventh and eighth grade science at St. Joan of Arc School. Teachers in the program receive training in astrophysics and planetary science.
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