St. Joachim recognized its Quarter Two Award earners on Dec. 21. Earning awards are:

A Honor Roll: Lucien, Mitchell, Ryan, Mackenzie, Ben.

Christian Witness: Allyssa, Mackenzie, Ben, Alex, Dane, Isaac, Hannah, Ellee, Max, Ryan, Amelia, Quintin, Clara, Jillian, Isabelle, Lewis, Carter, Anndi, Lukas, Camden, Brady.

Improvement: Kyle, Mitchell, Victoria, Austin, Mackenzie, Amelia, Brenden, Ryan, Carter, Makenna, Trenton.

Effort: Lucien, Mitchell, Ryan, Mackenzie, Ben, Dane, Alex, Paige, Hannah, Ellee, Max, Isaac, Amelia, Jamison, Isabelle, Riley, Kennedy.

Attendance: Mitchell, Austin, Lucien, Clayton, Dane, Hannah, Lynae, Brenden, Clara, Carter, Kennedy, Rheanna.

View the slideshow below.

Students at St. Joachim School performed their Christmas program for the community on Sunday, December 18. Brothers Ben and Isaac led off the afternoon with a violin duet of "O Come, Little Children". The Preschool students sang "Christmas Bells" and "Twinkle, Twinkle, Christmas Star". Students in pre-kindergarten through grade seven performed "Around the World at Christmas Time", a play that demonstrates how cultures around the globe celebrate the holidays. View the slideshow below.

St. Joachim students covered the Mitten Tree with mittens, gloves, winter hats, and scarves for the needy. See the picture at the right.

Yvonne Rill has been instructing students in yoga on Thursdays after school. View the pictures at the right. Students may join at any time.