The St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal School’s robotics team, the Eco-Bots, went Atlanta, GA to compete in the World International Robotics Competition held in the Georgia Dome and Convention Center (home of the Atlanta Falcons).

84 Lego League (FLL) teams from around the world – represented by over 10,000 students - competed in this world-wide championship, as well as teams of older students that are the logical step up from FLL competition. In the spirit of a truly international competition, the St. Thomas team members met students and coaches from such countries as: Denmark, China, Singapore, Haiti, France, Spain, Israel, Peru, England, Canada, and Saudi Arabia as well as from other American teams.

Two days (Thursday and Friday) of high-level competition built up to the award ceremony on Saturday morning. In the final scoring the Eco-Bots finished 42nd out of 84 teams and proudly displayed their medals – well done Eco-Bots and what an extraordinary experience for all!

The St. Thomas School Community would like to thank Mr. Tom for all of his hard work and the team parents – without their partnership, help and support, this trip would not have been possible.

Will Hancock won the 1st Annual St. Thomas Art Contest for the Best Mascot Design for the 2009-2010 year. Will's design was Thomas, the green and white gecko, incorporating the school's colors - green and white. A large paper mache model of the new mascot will be made by all members of the 5th grade and be on display in the entry way to the school. Congratulations Will.

At right, Mrs. Rosemarie DeHaan, St. Thomas art teacher, presents Will with the winner's certificate.

St. Thomas students performed well at the District "A" PSIA Competition at Richwood. St. Thomas won 6 ribbons including 3 first place awards. Our students competed against many other schools and were outstanding!
Advancing to the PSIA State Finals are:
Paul Castagna, 5th Grade - 1st place in spelling
Marie Frere, 3rd grade - 1st Place in ready writing
Maggie Davidson, 2nd grade - 1st place in spelling!


Also winning District PSIA ribbons are:
Austin Riccio, 5th Grade - 6th Place in poetry intrepretation
Paul Castagna, 5th Grade - 4th place in ready writing and Joshua Hansen, 2nd grade - 5th place in spelling. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE...WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU ALL!!!

3rd Grade Honor Roll:
All A's - Tommy Burns, Marie Frere, Jake Stevens.
A's and B's - Matthew Koenst, Matt Hancock, Kiley Mullen.

4th Grade Honor Roll:
All A's - Graham Whittington, Charlotte MacGregor, Danielle Kubala.
A's and B's - Korbin Terpening, Spiros Pippos, Taylor Anderson, Brooke Livingston, Duncan Weade.

5th Grade Honor Roll:
All A's - Dyan Wood, Meredith Hubbard, Caroline Curran, Cooper Riggle, Paul Castagna, Cassia Lewandowski, Jade Strack.
A's and B's - Ian McLaughlin, Jordan Frere, Logan White, Jessica Hardin, Valerie Clark, Ezra Hackler, Will Hancock, Austin Riccio, Jack Sheffield.