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April 2025
 Tues. April 1stApril is Math and Statistics Month and a perfect time to expand on the experiments from March. Remember, Math is actually Fun and good mathematicians are always in demand. To learn more about math and statistics, click the link below. |  Wed., April 2ndApril is Autism Awareness Month and a time of year that holds a very special place in our hearts. We also unite our efforts to learn more about Autism with St. Thorlak, the Patron Saint of Autism / Developmental Disabilities. To learn more about uniting Autism with Catholicism, click below: |  Thur., April 3rdToday we are celebrating Reclaiming the Rainbow Day by praising the Rainbow Maker - God! The rainbow is and will always be a covenant between God and man – and was never meant to be a symbol that represents the deadliest of all sins. To learn more about what the true meaning of the rainbow is, click the link below. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/reclaiming-the-rainbow |
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 Fri., April 4thToday is Vitamin C Day and a great day to learn more about all the Vitamins that help us grow and thrive. To learn more about vitamins, click the link below: |  Sat., April 5thIn preparation for summer, we thought it might be helpful to start teaching kids how to read a road map and today is a great day to start. Today is, Read a Road Map Day and your sign to learn more about this subject and become just a little less reliant on technology. For more information and help getting started, click the link below. |  Sun., April 6thHappy Sunday! Have a beautiful and blessed day! |
 Mon., April 7thAs we move through the month of April we discovered a day that everyone will have fun digging into – Geologist Day! To learn more about the science of Geology and how you can explore right outside your door, click the link below. |  Tues., April 8thAs warmer weather begins to arrive, so do thoughts of spending time outdoors and family vacations. For National Zoo Day we are learning more about zoos that are located across the great USA. To find a zoo near you, click the link below. |  Wed., April 9thAs Catholics we love antiques and preservation. Today for National Cherish Antiques Day, we think it’s the perfect day to learn about the STEM of preservation. To learn more, click the link below. |
 Thurs., April 10thEvery now and then we learn about an invention that we take for granted – and today is no different. Today we are recognizing the invention of the Safety Pin! Yes, it’s hard to believe that this little device has escaped our awareness – but no more! We’re sticking a pin on this one and committing it to memory. Thank you, Walter Hunt - seamstresses, tailors, brides, homemakers, salute you! To learn more about the safety pin, click the link below. |  Fri., April 11thAs we head into the weekend we thought it might be nice to learn about a field of engineering and technology that you may not of have considered before – Marine Engineering. Today is National Submarine Day and the perfect opportunity to dive right into a the STEM of Subs. For more information, click the link below. |  Sat., April, 12thFor this Saturday we’re taking a moment to recognize the birth of a Founding Father who was also an innovator and scientist. Thomas Jefferson is naturally well known as the author of the Declaration of Independence, but his talents travelled far beyond the walls of Independence Hall. To learn more about Jefferson, “the citizen surveyor,” click the link below. |
 Sun., April 13thToday is Palm Sunday and marks the start of our journey into Holy Week. From all of us at STEM with the Saints – May the Peace of the Lord be with you always! |  Mon., April 14thHappy Holy Monday! We hope you are all ready to celebrate Holy Week. This is a good time to slow down and prepare for the days to come. If you’re on Spring Break and need a quick activity to do, make sure to visit our Seasonal STEM activities – particularly the Science Experiment. This is a great activity that will help you dye some Easter Eggs and learn more about Science. Enjoy! |  Tues., April 15thHappy Holy Tuesday! For this day of Holy Week we are honoring St. Damien of Moloka’i. In 1866, Moloka’i was designated as a leper colony and in 1873 Father Damien arrived in Kalaupapa, Molokai as one of the first volunteers to bring aid to the colony. “Besides serving as a priest, he built a reservoir, homes, and furniture, made coffins, and dug graves.” To learn more about the sacrifice of St. Damien of Moloka’i, click the link below. |
 Wed., April 16thDid you know that Holy Wednesday is also called, “Spy Wednesday?” Can you guess why? Spy Wednesday refers to the actions of Judas spying and waiting for the opportunity to betray Jesus. To learn more about this day and its meaning, click the link below. |  Thur., April 17thDid you know that today is called Maundy Thursday? Do you know what the word “maundy” means? The word Maundy specifically refers to the ceremonial washing of the feet of the poor. This day not only celebrates the Last Supper and the institution of the Holy Eucharist. It also reminds us of Jesus’s humble action of washing the feet of the apostles. To learn more about “Maundy Thursday,” click the link below. |  Fri., April 18thAs we journey into the Sacred Triduum we begin with Good Friday. Today we learn, remember, thank and mourn the loss of our Lord, Jesus Christ. While it is extremely difficult to read, we want to share with you a description of the physical sacrifice Jesus made for us and our salvation. To learn more, click the link below: |
 Sat., April 19thHoly Saturday is a unique day when we recognize a day of sadness over the loss of Jesus and the joy of His resurrection. For activities that you can do and learn from on Holy Saturday, click the link below. |  Sun., April 20thHappy Easter! The Lord Has Risen! |  Mon., April 21stThis week kicks off Playground Safety Week and a great time to get outside, visit your local playground, and look for safety hazards. Additionally, as a STEM project, try and take some time and design your own playground. What activities would you include in your playground if you could? What items wouldn’t you include? Why? Let us know by clicking the link below. |
 Tues., April 22nd“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. For Earth Day – explore the book of Genesis and creation. |  Wed., April 23rdToday we are celebrating one of our favorite saints; well, we love them all, but there are few that we call on regularly and today we are honoring St. George! He’s not only the patron saint of many nations, he’s also the patron saint of soldiers. To learn more about St. George, click the link below. |  Thur., April 24thIt just so happens that April is National Landscape Architecture Month and we think it’s great time to learn more about this area of engineering. Perhaps you can take some time to plan for a: flower garden, vegetable garden, or playground. To learn more about Landscape Architecture, click the link below. |
 Fri., April 25thToday is National Arbor Day and a perfect day to follow up with yesterday’s recognition of National Landscape Architecture Month. Take some time to learn more about the trees that are indigenous to your area. If you could plant some trees in your yard – what would they be. To learn more about Arbor Day, click the link below. https://www.arborday.org/youth-education |  Sat., April 26thToday we are going to shake things up a bit and learn about an invention that measures earthquakes! We are of course referring to the “Richter Scale.” To learn more about this invention and the man who engineered it, click the link below. |  Sun., April 27thHappy Sunday! |
 Mon., April 28thWe must admit… today the pressure is on us to talk about a topic that crosses all the STEM fields. Today is Pneumatics Day! What in the world is Pneumatic? So, glad you asked! It would be very difficult for us to compress this topic down to a small post, so, click the link below to learn more! |  Tues., April 29thWe are zipping through the month of April and we are thrilled to highlight an invention that nearly every single person uses – The Zipper! To learn more about this invention which engages technology and engineering sections of STEM, click the link below. |  Wed., April 30thWe have come to the end of the Month and we are really digging into the STEM fields by recognizing National Garden Month! Today is a great day to stop and smell the roses, start some seeds or buy some plants. To learn more about what you can do for National Garden Month, click the link below. |
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