Annual Celebration of Catholic Schools Week

written by S.T. • January 30, 2009 • 1 Comment

Every year, we celebrate Catholic Schools Week at the end of January. At St. Leo’s, we had different activities each day to celebrate the week. On Monday it was “Career Day” where students dressed up as what they want to be when they grow up. Tuesday was Open House where parents came... [Read more]

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Class of 2009 Polled on High School Choice

written by LLS • January 30, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Earlier this month, the 8th grade class took the HSPT exam, or the High School Placement Test at the school of their choice. This week, the Lion Ledger surveyed the 8th grade class on which high school they were planning to attend next year. High schools in the Oakland Diocese were the only ones listed... [Read more]

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Hold On ‘09… It’s Not the New Year Just Yet!

written by S.K. • January 27, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Did you know that there was an extra second in 2008? Last year, the world’s rotation around the sun was a little slow. The world’s official timekeepers decided that they should add an extra second on the clock to make up for this. The extra second is also known as a “leap second.”... [Read more]

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St. Leo’s Makes Obama Inauguration its Own

written by A.G. • January 27, 2009 • 1 Comment

January 20, 2009 was no ordinary school day for the students of St. Leo the Great! It was Inauguration Day– the day President Barack Obama was sworn in, and this did not go unrecognized at school. A very special day was planned for the students, parents, and staff. Everyone came to school dressed... [Read more]

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‘Remember this Day for the Rest of Your Lives’

written by LLS • January 20, 2009 • Leave a Comment

Principal Mrs. Simril addresses the student body during morning assembly on Inauguration Day, giving a few inspirational words after announcing the schedule of events for the day. from Staff Reports News Team / THE LION LEDGER Read More →

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The Editor’s Desk: JAN ‘09 Edition

written by S.G. • January 16, 2009 • Leave a Comment

1/16/09 Hey you guys, told you I would be back to tell you about the recent events that are going on at St. Leo’s! By the way, Happy New Year! So, what are your New Year’s Resolutions? So, I bet you are wondering what is going on at St. Leo’s, right? Well, in honor of the Presidential Inauguration... [Read more]

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Cursive a Puzzle for Many Young Students

written by Newswire (MCT Campus) • January 14, 2009 • Leave a Comment

SACRAMENTO, Calif.– About five years ago, San Juan High School teacher Shirley Bowers realized that half her students had no idea what she was writing on the board. “I had a student remark that he couldn’t read my notes,” Bowers said. His fellow classmates fessed up, too. Bauer’s... [Read more]

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