Everyone at Saint Martin's put on their craziest socks and wildest hats as part of the Catholic Schools Week 2013 celebration. There were hats shaped like animals and ones shaped like food. There were western hats, princess hats, Mexican hats, and clown hats. There were tiny hats and oversized hats.

In the afternoon, the students enjoyed ice cream sundaes. The Saint Martin de Porres School ice cream socials are always a wild and crazy time. More than 460 bowls of ice cream were served, and the toppings included sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, Skittles, M & Ms, and Mike and Ikes. Of course, the event would not be complete without a DJ and some rockin' music.

The students were able to come to school in their pajamas for Movie Day. Over the course of the day, classes came down at assigned times to watch a film. The Saint Martin's "cineplex" offered movies on Smartboards in the parish lounge and the cafeteria and in the gym on the "wide screen."

On Friday morning, parents accompanied their children to school for some breakfast treats. Parents and students were able to spend some time socializing before starting their busy days.

Monsignor Sullivan addresses the 8th grade students during Mass.

Monsignor Sullivan blesses the class rings.

The 8th grade students receive their class rings from Mrs. Leahy.

We wrapped up Catholic Schools Week 2013 with an academic bowl. Four representatives from each class made up two teams. The students competed in the areas of literature, math, science, social studies, Spanish, and religion. Mrs. Castelli and Mrs. DeSouter emceed the event, and the students from each class watched the competition and cheered on their fellow classmates.

We celebrate the devotion to our Catholic faith, the academic excellence, and the sense of community, which contribute to making Saint Martin de Porres School the best.