Grade 5 - Catholic Schools Week

Shea Ratynski

Winner

A Song About B.D.M.

(to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle)

Bishop, Bishop, Bishop Dunn

When I go there I have fun

They teach virtues isn’t that great

They are the best school in the state

Bishop, Bishop, Bishop Dunn

The teachers are nice; one is a nun

The children are kind they’re nice to me

Say “hello” and you will see

Bishop, Bishop, Bishop Dunn

Our principal is pretty rad

He is nice and doesn’t get mad

Bishop, Bishop, Bishop Dunn

Our school is loads of fun

They teach compassion

They do nothing wrong

That is why I wrote this song

Lily Snyder

Winner

When you think of school what do you think of? You probably think of teachers, students, books, pencils, and homework. When you think of Catholic schools what do you think of then? You think of all those same things I just mentioned, but one more thing. That one more thing is Jesus! Catholic schools are the only schools that have the ability to talk about God. That is what makes Catholic schools like Bishop Dunn so special. So now I will explain to you how Bishop Dunn to this day teaches a wide variety of students from educationally challenged to gifted individuals, regardless of their background.

The teachers who teach these children are not only teachers, but ministers as well. They minister to these children about God and how to fulfill their lives, dreams, and schoolwork by believing in God. These teachers or ministers not only teach and show love and kindness but equality, honesty, social responsibility, patriotism, and self-reliance. They also use Jesus and themselves everyday as role models towards the students in their actions and service towards others.

As I stated earlier Catholic Schools are so special because we have the ability to talk about God and be with God through our school day. He’s invited and always welcomed whether it be science or math class, gym, or recess. God is always welcomed and present. I feel bad for the student that feels that they cannot talk about God or show their love for him during their school day.

So in conclusion Catholic School, like Bishop Dunn, are a very special place to learn not only your academics but also your faith in God, yourself, and others.

Nicole Vazquez

Character

Supportive, Respectful

Living, Learning, Loving

Charity, Compassion, Patriotism, Hope

Encouraging, Cooperating, Assembling

Faith, Empathy

God

Talent

Gifted, Challenged

Writing, Remembering, Presenting

Competition, Honesty, Equality, Fairness

Accepting, Enriching, Honoring

Guide, Motivate

Jesus

Spirituality

Kindness, Caring

Striving, Reaching, Keeping

Unique, Individuality, Truth, Light

Praying, Receiving, Giving

Try, Accomplish

Holy

Family

Devotion, Promise

Strengthening, Helping, Teaching

Hug, Kiss, Day, Night

Cherishing, Spreading, Providing

Adored, Beautiful

Dante Harris

Finalist

Bishop Dunn Memorial School founded in 1882, renews honesty and social responsibility. Our classrooms including teaching staff that uses multitudes. BDM fosters cooperation and a respectful relation to teach the nation. Encouragement, support that is what we have at this resort. We rely on parents as primary educators. Communication assures a smooth transition. Teachers practice their daily vocation. We give calendars, newsletters, and bi-quarterly reports. We challenge students to be proactive and spread their God given talents. At Bishop Dunn, we know fun, and we where rated number 1. Catholic schools have advantages, we can practice our religion. We can put up crosses to remind us of Christ. We can sing and praise the Lord. We can also pray every day. Catholic schools offer a lot of love and it comes from above. Catholic schools let you go to church during the day. Schools like Bishop Dunn are great. You learn to be reliable every once in a while. You unlock talents hidden inside. Public schools are not fools, they just have a different point of view in their eyes. They don’t realize where the loves comes from inside. That’s one of our advantages. In a Catholic school, you’ll come out better than a fool.

Sean McKay

Finalist

Catholic Schools

Taught social responsibility,

equlity,

honesty,

patriotism, and charity

We receive faith,

hope,

encouragement,

support,

empathy, and love.

Teachers care about us,

help us,

value all of us,

and make us shine no matter what.

Get to learn about Jesus,

God,

the Holy Spirit,

and all things holy.

No rules against praying in school.

We receive opportunities as far as music,

drama,

and sports.

We get to do,

individual,

and partner projects with our friend.

Meet different kids from smart,

to challenged,

from funny,

to nice.

All of us get along great.

I love every Catholic school!

Raymond Santiago

Finalist

Bishop, Bishop, Bishop Dunn

Everyday I see two grateful nuns

Everybody has a lot of encouragement

At this school we receive a lot of spiritual nourishment

We all get guidance from every teacher

And Mr. D. spreads kindness through the speakers

Bishop Dunn is full of patience and love

To get through the doors of my school I need no shove

If you never went to Bishop Dunn

Parents get going and bring your daughter or son

At this school you would learn so much

And this school has great lunch

The school has such great teachers

What keeps this school warm and happy is the heaters

Later on we have recess

Don’t worry your lunch box won’t get smashed to pieces

Now let’s get to the real stuff

At this school nobody is rough

We really like religious education

So try to resist bad temptation

We all learn social responsibility

And we just did a project on our family tree

Whenever we get a change we give to charity

In this word it’s a rarity

We all love to cooperate

And we all have a lucky Saint

Mrs. B. is an inspiration

And she has a lot of motivation

We all have fun and laugh and learn

There are special things that we can earn

So Bishop Dunn is the school for you so have fun and LEARN

Maggie Stillman

Finalist

Catholic Schools

Catholic School

teach love

and about the

heavens up

above. We

are taught to

be kind and

to use our mind. Each morning is

started in prayer so everyone knows

that God is there. We have fund and

we learn, God shows us the path

onto which we should turn. Everyone

here has

faith and

hope we also

go to mass

and listen

to the Pope.

The teachers

care there is

no doubt they

show us what

life is all about.

As you can

see we are

all a family.

Jessica Gonzalez-Wu

Finalist

Catholic Schools Week Song

Refrain:

Catholic schools – teach about God. Catholic schools – teach faith, hope, and love. Go join – in our Catholic family and share in our love.

Verse 1

In Catholic schools – you can learn about God. In Catholic schools – you can talk about him too. There is no need – to worry when you’re here. No need to! (Refrain)

Verse 2

The teachers here – are very sweet and kind. The teachers here – devote all their time to you. They make sure – you get the best. Yes they do. (Refrain)

Verse 3

The students here – are very, very smart. The students here – care with all their heart. They know – how to respect each other. Yes they do. (Refain)

Hannah Fleckenstein

Finalist

education

compassion, kindness

learning, writing, loving

nuns, teachers, principal, students

reading, praying, counting

Catholic, faith filled

Bishop Dunn

sports

yellow, blue

cheering, winning, losing

Mrs. Guneratne, teammates, basketball, soccer

scoring, dribbling, sweating,

white, blue

Mr. DelViscio

playground

red, white

playing, running, climbing

fun, Miss Long, Mrs. Green, outdoors

sliding, falling, relaxing

blue, yellow

children

Dylan Carmody

Finalist

Catholic Schools

Bishop Dunn

love, faith

teaching, respecting, rejoicing

teachers, students, Mrs. B., sisters

caring, sharing, praying

help, hope

Jesus

Catholic

belief, love

celebrating, caring, forgiving

Commandments, hearts, world, bishops

enjoying, living, listening

confidence, responsibility

God

faith, hope

all-knowing, loving, listening

Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Creator

praying, living, caring

grace, holiness

heaven

Eucharist

meal, sacrifice

loving, teaching, trusting

bread, wine, body, blood

enjoying, redeeming, sharing

memorial, king

Jesus