Registration is now open for the 9th Annual St. LauRUNtius 5K Fundraiser! Come join the St. Laurentius School Community for this great event during an especially momentous year – the 130th Birthday of our school! Did you know – this 5K is the only one that takes you through the heart of Fishtown? All proceeds will directly benefit St. Laurentius School. Not a runner? Not a problem! There is a one-mile fun walk suitable for everyone! The 5K will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2020. The race/walk concludes at the annual Block Party on Gaul Street outside of Holy Name Church. Come out and enjoy the food trucks, music, beer tent, fun activities for kids, and more! General information about the event, including registration for the race as well as links to volunteer can be found at the event’s website: Fishtown 5K

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What a week at SLS. Every day bought a new adventure, a new perspective, a new opportunity to reflect and be grateful for our faith-led education. Some highlights from the week include: Monday: Crazy Sock Day Tuesday: Mission Rosary Assembly & a performance by our student musicians in the Rock to the Future Program. Wednesday: A prayer walk through the neighborhood where our students placed little reminders to our school neighbors that the students at SLS are keeping them in their prayers. Channel 6ABC even stopped by – did you see their wonderful segment on the news about their visit? https://6abc.com/5889178/ Thursday: Blue & Gold Competition – an exciting day of games of skill and strategy all followed by a dance party. Friday: Dress like a teacher ½ Day Faculty Luncheon Hosted by or 8th graders.

On Friday February 7th, our 2nd and 3rd Grade had an eye-opening trip to the Comcast Building in Center City!

1st grade teacher Lauren Borrasso is expanding the school garden that she started last year and is seeking donations through a Go Fund Me campaign. Read on to find out more about this important endeavor for our kids.