9 February 1983

In God We Trust and Share Our Gifts

I just came to St. Bart’s this year. I was surprised when on the first day at recess I made friends right away.

St. Bart’s is a wonderful school. It is full of wonderful people, too. For instance, the teachers, the students, Father Jim, and all the others. St. Bart’s is big. Sometimes we get extra recesses when we are good.

We also have church every Wednesday. Father Jim talks to us as if we are real special. He asks questions and we answer.

We have lots of programs, too. We have Christmas programs. I’m sure we have many more, but I haven’t been here long enough to see them.

We also have choir. A choir for grownups and a Children’s Choir. It’s fun because you learn a lot of songs and get to sing in church.

Our principal’s name is Miss Meyer. She is very nice. Ms. Mead teaches music – she’s also the choir teacher. Mrs. Weisner teaches first grade. Mrs. Schrader teaches second. Mrs. Valla teaches third. Mrs. Johnson teaches fourth. Mrs. Mick teaches fifth. Mrs. Graven teaches sixth. Mrs. Green teaches seventh. Last of all, Mr. Albertson teaches eighth.

Another real good thing about St. Bart’s is discipline. Unlike most public schools, St. Bart’s make sure that there isn’t any make-up worn by the students, and that there is no swearing. Only on Halloween, or if we are having a play or something we can wear make-up.

Not only do the parents bring their kids to St. Bart’s, but they participate themselves. For instance, they help with book reports and helping the kids check out books in the library. That is why I like St. Bart’s.


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