Our St. Odilia alumni helped welcome our new parents and students on Thursday, August 10th. TK, K, and 8th graders got a jump on the new school year with the support of our alumni. The morning refreshments, goodie bags, and Lion’s pride and spirit was everywhere! Our alumni took time to visit the 8th graders… read more »
St. Odilia students completed the final week of our 1st STEM Camp with a week long visit to STARBASE Academy in Los Alamitos on a National Guard training base. Students were involved in “hands on” STEM activities that emphasized teamwork and self-confidence while in a military work environment. Our students had an awesome time, and… read more »
During the second week of our STEM Camp, students experienced real-world application of Math and Science while being introduced to circuit building, micro-controller programming and 3D printing as they built fully functioning robots. Students also experienced real-world design and implementation as they practiced sound written and communication skills needed in a collaborative project setting. A… read more »
After a few days of planning, AJHD / STEM Campers headed to Kenneth Hahn State Park to test their tower building theories under outdoor conditions. Each team consisted of three members armed with marsh mellows, skewers, toothpicks, and tape. The objective was to build a free standing tower using only those items. The team building… read more »
Madeleine Lopez, our newest TK student, and her parents have started to help beautify our Prayer Garden, and it is just lovely! Brightly colored flowers have replaced the fountain’s water with hand painted figurines that make it an awesome kid friendly place. Madeleine’s mom, Wendy, created the floral arrangement, while Dad did the heavy lifting,… read more »
Using STEM concepts combined with building logical mental math toughness, selected St. Odilia students are participating in a 3 week long AJHD / STEM Camp. The pilot program will include; science, technology, engineering, and math concepts focusing on hands on group projects. Using electronic snap circuit boards, students are able to recognize how integrated circuits… read more »
Students looking to improve and exceed their STAR benchmark proficiency level scores are participating in our “Summer Bridge” enrichment and tutorial program from July 10th through July 28th. Classes begin at 8:00 am and end at 12 noon daily. Students follow our blended learning format as they are given small group instruction with the support… read more »
On Wednesday, July 12th, California Highway Patrol Officer Camrin Servio, who is also alumni of our school, visited our Summer session to give our students some helpful tips on walking and biking safety. As Officer Servio explained the “Four Basic Safety Rules” when walking, students were all ears! Officer Servio is no stranger to St. Odilia School,… read more »
Ready to start the year during Summer break; our new families were all ears as they listened to the news of the upcoming 2017 – 2018 school year. Our Pastor, Fr. Juan Silva, gave the opening prayer and extended a warm welcome to the new parents. The Administrative Staff outlined their roles and expectations as… read more »
Our 2017,school ended on a delicious note! Mary Montgomery, a school parent, and her Los Angeles Trade Tech College culinary arts alumni prepared a fabulous meal for our faculty and staff. Both entrees were prepared on sight, and they were awesome! The cod and chicken was excellent, while the sides included; rice, beans, salad, a… read more »
