2 months ago Photos from St. Nicholas Cathedral School's post The Students of SNCS continued the Ukrainian tradition of decorating eggs known as pysanky through the Easter season. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, "to write," since the designs are not painted on but written with beeswax. The designs often express a story or the wishes of the writer through a combination of motifs and colors which hold a deep symbolic meaning. It may tell of wishes for protection, good health, prosperity, a good harvest, or love. Over time the symbols took on a more Christian meaning. The pysanky were given to family members and friends as a symbolic gift of the new life to come through the Resurrection of Christ. ... See more 3 months ago St. Nicholas Cathedral School 2021 Virtual Talent Show Yesterday we celebrated the students of SNCS for reaching the 90% re-registration goal for the 2021-2022 school year! Students participated in a "Let Your Light Shine" virtual talent show. We encourage our friends and families to sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! Make sure to stay for the final act, you won't want to miss it! Congratulations SNCS- you did it! https://youtu.be/99kiggyGsF0 ... See more We reached our enrollment goal of 90% re-registration for the 2021-2022 school year. Students participated in a "Let Your Light Shine" virtual talent show. M... 3 months ago Photos from St. Nicholas Cathedral School's post SNCS students were excited to meet Robert West Town Feeds and hear about his experience of giving back to the Ukrainian Village and surrounding communities. We are honored to have partnered with West Town Feeds to give students an opportunity to give back to their neighbors in need. The SNCS Lenten Collection raised $4000! Thank you to all who contributed to this amazing cause! Ukrainian Village Neighborhood Association - Chicago Alderman Brian Hopkins ... See more 3 months ago Photos from St. Nicholas Cathedral School's post 7th grade scientists at SNCS explored the DNA cells of strawberries during a DNA extraction lab. In order to access the DNA cells, they learned that they needed to get through and break down the cell wall, plasma membrane and nuclear membrane. Way to go 7th graders! ... See more 3 months ago Photos from St. Nicholas Cathedral School's post In case you happen to take a walk around the neighborhood this weekend to enjoy our beautiful community, keep an eye out for special bird feeders that our 3rd graders made for #EarthDay2021! « ‹ 1 of 90 › »
