Blessed Sacrament students dive into science, reading

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Writer and illustrator Tedd Arnold visits with students from Blessed Sacrament Elementary School. photo courtesy of Blessed Sacrament School

SANDY — Blessed Sacrament Catholic Elementary/Middle School students have had a busy and very eventful third quarter! On Saturday, March 1, several 7th & 8th grade students participated in the 12th Annual Knights of Columbus Diocesan Science Fair held at St. Vincent School. More than 150 students, from 11 Catholic schools from around the state earned their way to the event by winning their school-based science fairs. Winners from Blessed Sacrament are as follows: Carson Woodley, seventh grade, second place: Physical Science; Matthew Illario, seventh grade, second place: Behavioral Science; Alex Sands, third place: Environment Science; Anne Bailey, eighth grade, second place: Environment Science; Kris Kahl, eighth grade, third place: Engineering; Cody Pullan, eighth grade, fourth place: Behavioral Science. Anne Bailey was also awarded top prize at the science fair and won a telescope.

As part of the National Education Association (NEA) Read Across America program, now in its 11th year, Blessed Sacrament School hosted author Tedd Arnold March 4. Arnold is originally from Elmira, New York, grew up in Florida, and earned a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Florida. His work as a commercial illustrator and the influence of his wife who worked as a kindergarten teacher, eventually led him to author and illustrate nearly 60 children’s books. His book, "Hi! Fly Guy" received the 2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor from the American Library Association. Arnold spent the day with the children speaking of his adventures in writing, illustrating for them, and entertaining them all at age appropriate levels.

His audiences from pre-kindergarten to the eighth grade were captivated with his wit and humor. During the afternoon, he personally signed more than 250 books for the students.