Children worked hard during the week, making their lanterns for the special night. Families joined in to share a reverent time of song and of carrying our lights, literally and figuratively, into the darkness—sharing them, spreading them, and expanding them.…
The Grades Lantern Walk will be on Friday, November 9, 5-6:30PM Location Our Grades Lantern Walk will be at Lakewood Forest Preserve – Winter Park 24069 West Ivanhoe Wauconda IL 60084 There will be plenty of parking. Grades parents should…
Martinmas—Grades Lantern Walk 11/10/2016 Our annual Martinmas Lantern Walk was held yesterday, Thursday, November 10th, for all grades students. Children and their families met in their respective classrooms to hear a story and/or song from their teachers before lighting their…
Early childhood families gathered together on Saturday, November 14th, in the spirit of St. Martin to enjoy a story, a Lantern Walk, a bonfire, and each other's company. Thanks to our early childhood room parents, Nancy Cross, Heather Martin, and…
In conjunction with our Lantern Walk, our grade school students enjoyed a beautiful, magical Diwali celebration on Wednesday night. Students heard a story of Diwali. Beautiful Rangoli artwork was created near the entrance of the school. First through third grade…
Our Martinmas celebration: Children worked hard during the week, making their lanterns for this special night. Grade school children gathered for baked potatoes and cookies, then families joined in to share a reverent time of song and of carrying our…
Martinmas commemorates the spirit of St. Martin of France, a man who was known as the patron saint of beggars, drunkards, and outcasts. The gentle Martin was able to see the divine nature in all human beings. According to legend,…
