"Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored."  ~Daniel Webster

Tonight, St. Martin de Porres School was proud to turn the spotlight on the 82 students who are members of the school band.  The concert kicked off with the Cadet Band (aka the beginner band).  They performed four numbers, including Hot Cross Buns and Merrily We Roll Along.  
The Jazz Ensemble followed and rocked the auditorium with their renditions of such selections as On Broadway, Rock Hero, and Louie Louie.  During the songs, several of the more experienced jazz band members performed improvisational solos.  
 
The experienced band members concluded the program and performed a number of songs, including Day-o, Hawaii 5-o, and Rockin' Robbin.  

Kudos to all of the students for their outstanding performance this evening, and a heartfelt thank you to our band directors, Mrs. Bellino, Mr. Varuzzo, and Mr. Tomlinson.

"Oh, well, what's a royal ball? I suppose it would be frightfully dull, and boring, and completely... completely wonderful." - Cinderella


The Royal Coach was parked in front of St. Martin's this evening.  The young ladies were dressed in their prettiest, frilliest dresses, their heads adorned with tiaras.  They posed for a photo with their dads and were welcomed with the sound of a trumpet as they stepped onto the red carpet.  The dads and their daughters had a wonderful time as they twirled around the dance floor.     

For more photos, click on the Royal Ball link above.

Preparations are well under way for this evening's Royal Ball.  A splendid time is in store for all the dads and daughters attending tonight's annual Father Daughter Dance. 

 

It all started with caterpillars, and on this sunny, spring day,  the Kindergarten class released 6 beautiful butterflies.  They watched as each butterfly spread its wings and took flight.   

One butterfly decided to linger a little longer. 

The Pre-K 3 class also watched the release.

There are always interesting projects and art works adorning the hallways of St. Martin's.  The 2nd graders are learning a unique way to memorize liquid measurement facts with the help of Gallon Man:
Two cups 
equal a pint
Two pints
equal a quart
Four quarts
equal a gallon.


The 3rd grade drew some wild and crazy portraits.  Could this be a potential idea for next year's Catholic Schools Week?