On September 13, 2019, a new song was released called Don't Call Me Angel from the soundtrack of the 2019 film Charlie's Angels. This song is by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey.  I believe Don't Call Me Angel is one of the best soundtracks ever made and that it fits the theme of the...

On August 24, 2019, a firefighting-supertanker airplane flew from the U.S. to the Amazon rainforest to bring firefighters to help others battling the immense blaze in Brazil. This unique airplane is a B747-400; it’s in the category of Very Large Airtankers (VLAT). This plane is specifically designed...

This year (2019-2020), Rectory School welcomed a new faculty member, Ms. Miller, and her beloved dog, Lucy. Ms. Miller, who has been a teacher for the past twelve years, learned about Rectory from our school’s website. She was especially curious to learn about our Individual Instruction Program or...

On the first day of school (2019-2020), Mr. Williams made a promise to Rectory School students at the first morning assembly of the year. He announced that he was going to learn to play the ukulele. He explained to the students, “It has always been a regret of mine that I never learned how to play...

Last year (2018-19), Mrs. Angela Romero completed her first year as a tutor at Rectory, and this year her four-month-old Chiweenie puppy, Delilah, is joining her in her classroom. Her teaching career started after she attended Niagara University in Niagara Falls, NY, where she completed her undergraduate...

The first general presidential candidate debate featured on television was held in 1960, between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. It was featured on radios and televisions. Millions of people tuned in to hear their potential candidate for President. Since then, television has been a vital part in determining...

Did you know that teachers can sometimes be students? All teachers are required to have at least a bachelor’s degree, but many continue their education by studying for a master’s degree or even a doctorate. This year Mrs. Wiegel and Mrs. Stewart went to school to achieve their higher-education degrees....

On May 15, 2019, first-grader Alina Z. in Rectory’s elementary school received an amazing gift at lunch. Her father had been away in the military for one year, out in a desert in the middle east. She had helped her mother all year taking care of her little brother. Her father was supposed to arrive...

Did you know that there is a school play coming soon? Rectory’s spring musical, Once On This Island, Jr., premieres today (Thursday, 5/22/19)! It is very exciting to see a new and different type of play because we are used to seeing Disney-themed productions. You are definitely in for a special experience...

Editor's Note: We hope to add more photos soon, so check back again to see Rectory students in action on their MELPs! March Experiential Learning Program or MELP, as we know it, is an exciting opportunity for Rectory students to enrich their awareness of the world. This program occurs annually during...