As we draw closer to Easter, our students have been joyfully and thoughtfully preparing their hearts to celebrate the most important moment in our faith—the resurrection of Jesus! From sharing in the fun of Breakfast with the Bunny, where older students stepped up as joyful helpers, to the moving Passion Play presented by our littlest PreK and Preschool students, each experience has brought us closer to understanding the meaning of Holy Week.

This time last year we were preparing for the rare and awe-inspiring solar eclipse! This captivating event served as a powerful reminder of the beauty, complexity, and order inherent in God's creation. There’s something truly moving about watching the world pause as darkness briefly covers the sun, only to reveal its brilliance once more. In many ways, this mirrors our Lenten journey. Lent is a time of sacrifice and reflection, a period when we may experience spiritual challenges or moments of darkness. But just like the eclipse, we know that light will return—Easter morning will bring the joy of Christ’s resurrection! May this season remind us to look up, reflect, and find beauty in both the light and the shadows.

With the first day of Spring here, we feel the promise of new beginnings all around us. Just like the world outside is starting to bloom, Lent is a time for us to reflect and grow in faith. In our classrooms, students are doing the same—learning, discovering, and stretching their minds in new ways. This season reminds us that growth takes time and care, whether it’s in nature, our hearts, or our learning.

For our students, the season of Lent is not only a time to practice giving up something, but also a time to give to others. We see evidence of giving every day. Students give friendly smiles to each other in the hallways and high fives to each other during recess games. Students give encouragement to each other during group and project work in the classroom. Students give their friendship to each other in Book Buddy groups and efforts and talents to Choir and Band.

As we bid farewell to February, we welcome the arrival of March, a month known for its unpredictable weather—coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. This transition reminds us of the ever-changing seasons and the renewal that spring brings.

Valentine’s Day was filled with joy and celebration at All Saints Academy! Students enjoyed a special out-of-uniform day, classroom parties, and plenty of sweet treats as they exchanged valentines and shared messages of love and friendship. The spirit of the day continued with our Theme Song Thursday selection, All You Need Is Love by The Beatles—a perfect reminder that, as we have heard in our daily readings from Paul’s Letters to the Corinthians, love is at the heart of all we do in God’s name!

This week, we joyfully celebrated the 100th day of school, a milestone filled with laughter and creativity! Our Preschool and Pre-K students stole the show, dressing up as 100-year-olds with canes, spectacles, and the most adorable gray hair. It was hilarious to see our usually energetic little ones, who normally skip through the hallways with boundless enthusiasm, shuffling along with great “old-age” determination. The older students couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight, adding to the fun and festive atmosphere. It was a wonderful reminder of the joy and imagination that make our school community so special!

Catholic Schools Week was an amazing celebration of our faith, academic excellence, and service to others! On Monday, we celebrated our faith with an all school Mass at St. Lucy’s Church with Father O’Neill. Father O’Neill’s homily resonated with all as he reminded students to not only appreciate what they learn, but also to focus on the ability to communicate their learning with others

HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK! This week we recognize and celebrate the students, parents, teachers, staff, volunteers, friends, and community members who make up the All Saints STEAM Academy family. We are so fortunate to teach and learn in a supportive environment that encourages and nurtures prayer. The blessing of Catholic schools would not be possible without the deepest level of commitment from every member of our community.

Unfortunately, the cold has been keeping us indoors for recess, but students have enjoyed the opportunity to learn and play board games. A portion of the Read-a-thon funds have been allocated to indoor recess games and activities to continue the fun. Thank you again to all who participated in this fundraiser!

We have celebrated much student success lately. Our Robotics team is moving on to the State competition tomorrow. Our Spelling Bee winners will head to the Regional Bee on January 29th and all the winners of the Aquidneck Island Land Trust K-4 Writing contest are All Saints students! We are so proud not only of our students’ success, but also their quest for learning and growth as each of these competitions require hard work and perseverance

The peace of the Advent season was highlighted by the breathtaking Christmas nativity pageant on Tuesday night, directed by our divinely talented Miss Dawn. The church was filled with family and friends who joined together to celebrate the love, peace, and hope that Christmas embodies. The joy on the children's faces was absolutely priceless as they embraced the true spirit of Christmas. Thank you to our amazing teachers for wrangling our littlest reindeer, guiding our young shepherds, supporting the multitudes of angels, donning headpieces for our stable animals, and providing encouragement for the kings and holy family. 100 students shared a special and memorable evening with family and friends. Thank you, Miss Dawn, for creating an inspiring pageant that truly was “the first gift of the season”.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO officers, Tammy Fink and Jackie Healey, for organizing a truly magical Breakfast with Santa! Guests were welcomed into a stunning winter wonderland that set the stage for a morning filled with joy and holiday cheer. Children’s smiles lit up the room as they enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast, generously provided by IHOP, and eagerly awaited their turn to share Christmas wishes with Santa

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas at All Saints! The joyful melodies of the band practicing for their Christmas concert echo through the halls, while classrooms are alive with the sound of students rehearsing carols for the upcoming Christmas pageant. The excitement and festive spirit are truly in the air as we prepare to celebrate this special season together.

Today we celebrated our feast day, All Saints Day. We enjoyed a lovely mass with Father O’Neill and the parishioners of St. Lucy’s Church. Thank you to those who were able to celebrate with us at mass this morning!

We look forward to our creative Trick or Treaters and Trunk decorators making this Saturday, October 19th, a Spooktacular Success! There is still room for your trunk if you are feeling creative and would like to join the fun…the more trunks, the better!

This Wednesday, the students celebrated the Miracle of Fatima with a special presentation by Sister Colleen, SSD (middle school Religion teacher). The Miracle of Fatima occurred in 1917 in Portugal, where three shepherd children, Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco, witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary over several months culminating in the October 13th "Miracle of the Sun," witnessed by thousands. Lucia, one of the children to whom Mary appeared, joined the Sisters of St. Dorothy, like our own Sister Colleen. Thank you, Sister Colleen, for sharing the stories and pictures of Lucia that brought her to life for our students!

This Wednesday we enjoyed a warm welcome from Father Codega and the parishioners of St. Lucy’s Church as we celebrated our first mass as a school community. Middle School students served as church buddies and amazing role models for the Preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten classes. Thank you to the many parents who joined us for mass and to Allie Kate Ruisi, Grade 3, for volunteering to serve on the altar. It was a very special start to our year!

Each day, I make a point of visiting the classrooms and saying good morning to the students and teachers. I am already so impressed with the work the students are doing, the kindness they are showing to their classmates, and the way they have adapted to the routines and expectations set by the teachers. I always say AS²A has the BEST students, teachers and staff and I am reminded of that each and every day. Way to go, Eagles!

The first days of school have been so much fun! The quiet summer hallways of AS²A were once again filled with the joyful sounds of students reuniting with old friends and eagerly making new ones.