WHEN THE ABC's ARE FOR
ADVENTURES, BAKING AND 
CHINA PAINTING

Valley Catholic Middle School offers unique enrichment classes 
for its students

In addition to the basic curriculum, Valley Catholic Middle School offers its students the chance to take special enrichment classes.

 The classes meet once a semester and are taught by campus school officials, Valley Catholic faculty, parent volunteers and a number of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon (SSMO).

Last year's enrichment classes included everything from baking and china painting to weight training and outdoor ventures.  

 As you'll see in the photos below, the students enjoyed the time they spent with the faculty as well as the chance to learn new skills.  

Sister Ina Marie Nosack demonstrated the baking techniques that have made her cinnamon rolls legendary on the SSMO campus.

Sister Patricia Lulay and Sister Delores Adelman and these students ventured outdoors.  They explored the SSMO campus and learn how to identify plants, trees and urban wildlife.  They also learned about environmental practices on campus and they participated in hands-on projects such as tree planting.

Painting on porcelain (plates, cups, vases, etc.) is an enduring tradition in  Sister Adele Marie Altenhofen's family.  In this class, students learned about the different paints, pens, brushes and techniques needed to transform an ordinary piece of unglazed bisque or glazed chinaware into a masterpiece.