January 26, 2015
SCHOOL NEWS:

Calendar Reminders:

Jan 25-29 - Catholic Schools Week

             Jan 26 - Vocation Discussions

             Jan 25 - Catholic Schools Week Mass 9:30, Open House

                          Prospective Families 12-2pm

             Jan 27 - Open House Prospective Families 9-10am

                           Teacher Luncheon

             Jan 28 - Open House Current Families, 8:30-10,

                           Enrichment Program, 10am

             Jan 29 - Pajama Day, Ice Cream Social-after each

                lunch.  9-10am Open House Prospective Families                 snow date

Jan 30 - Professional Development - NO SCHOOL

Feb 6 - Middle School Dance, 7-9pm

Feb 13 - February Vacations Begins

Feb 18 - Ash Wednesday, Masses: 7, 9, 12:15

Feb 23 - School Resumes

Feb 27 - 2nd Trimester Closes


 

Backpack Mail: 

Last Friday a flyer from the Development Office was sent home. Please check your child's backpack.

This week the Acceptable Use Policy for Technology has been sent home with 4-8 grade students. These should be returned with parent signature by Wednesday, Jan 28th.


 

St. Bridget School/Barnes and Nobles Bookfair, Wed 28th: 

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week and support St. Bridget School! Just present a Bookfair Voucher (see flyer below) to the cashier or mention that you're shopping for St. Bridget School and a percentage of your purchases will be donated to our school. Shop for Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Book Groups and more....and be sure to look for the St. Bridget School Wish List Display! 


 

Special Events! Enjoy a special program of student presentations and performances beginning at 6 pm!


See Attached flyer for vouchers and more information. (Barnes and Noble, Route 9, Shopper's World, Framingham)

The St. Bridget Giving Tree is surviving the winter,with a few snowflakes to prove it! If you haven't picked from the Tree, please take a moment to review the simple requests from our teachers and staff, for items that make their jobs a bit easier within their classrooms. You can pick an Apple, and give it to Mrs. Feeney, with a check made out to the St. Bridget PTO (memo: Giving Tree) and the item will be purchased and forwarded to the grateful teacher or staff member. Thank you for considering a gift from the Giving Tree! 

From the Student Council:  With Valentine's Day occurring the day we get out for February Vacation the Student Council is sponsoring two events:
  • Friday February 13th: will be a red/pink/ white dress down day. $1 is requested.
  • Also All classes are asked to create Valentine's Day cards for the seniors at Bethany House. These cards should be sent to the office by Tuesday, February 10th

Thank you all, The Student Council


 

This Year's theme of Catholic Schools week promotes some of the basic tenets of Catholic education:  Faith, Knowledge and Service.  As always, Saint Bridget School continually strives to provide our students and families with a community that nurtures both academics and faith formation. As parents, you have an opportunity to show off that community spirit.  We are asking ALL parents and staff to participate in the Annual Fund Drive.  Our goal for this year is $45,000. Flyers were send home via backpack and all donations count to towards this % drive.  

If you have already supported us your % counts as well and a family donation covers all children's classroom participation %'s!  Prizes will be awarded to the class with the highest participation.

Why give? 

Erin Connors

Director of Advancement

You can now make your secure online donation with a credit card!

Remember to check and see if your company provides matching donations.  That is a simple and effective way to double your efforts.  "Like" us on Facebook 


 

Rachel Simmons Leading with Integrity: Helping Girls Build Strength and Resilience at Nashoba Brooks School.  Please see attached flyer for this informative lecture.

 

From the Office: A Reminder. If your child is not coming to school, for whatever reason, it is imperative that a call be made to the office to inform us of your child's absence.   Thank you!!!

 

Annual Auction: Wednesday morning during car line and before the Open House, we will be collecting donations for our wine tower.  Be sure to bring a bottle or 2 to make this year's tower the biggest yet.  If you will not be at Open House or car line, please contact us to arrange for pick up.  Do not send wine to school with your child! Do you have a business to promote, a skill to offer, sports tickets, airline miles or a vacation home?  Do you have a favorite restaurant, camp, photographer, dry cleaner, Realtor or bank who might be willing to support our event?  We are still looking for sponsorships  Contact us with any questions or suggestions and thanks for your support! 

 

Ice Cream Social: P.T.O. will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Thurs, January 29, after each lunch. Any CORI checked adult who would like to come scoop and help to make this a great success, is welcomed and appreciated. Please contact DeDe Anderson if you are available.


 

Enrichment Program: On Wednesday, January 28th, at 10 am., please feel free to join us! The P.T.O. will be hosting David Jack's "Spirit of America" a show that celebrates patriotism and the music associated with it. Mr. Jack will take the audience along a journey through history of America's music and will introduce them to songwriters of America's most famous songs; through a multi-media concert format.


 

Junior Achievement: The 4-7th grades at St Bridget School will once again be participating in the Junior Achievement program here at St Bridget School this Spring, thanks to TJX.  If you are interested in being a mentor in this program please contact DeDe. 

Marian High School is looking for girls and boys ages 6-11 years of age to take part in their production of "The King and I" Auditions are Sunday Feb 8th from 2-4pm. Show dates are May 7,8,9. See attached flyer for more information.

 

FYI: Snow Days, Mr. Rick Gallagher, Director of School Transportation, relying largely upon the Dept. of Public Works and the Police Dept., as well as personal observations, will relay by telephone, the condition of the roads, sidewalks and parking areas at the schools to Dr. Stacey Scott, School Superintendent. The Superintendent will make the decision and notify the school principals and the media. If the radio and television say there is no school in Framingham Public Schools, that means there is no school at St.Bridget's.


 

The only circumstances under which Mrs. Chaves would make the decision to close the school would be in an emergency specific to St. Bridget School.

In case of snow please do not call St. Bridget School. We will use our IRIS (Emergency Response System) to notify all families by telephone. Also you can check the radio and television for the announcement regarding Framingham Public Schools." As far as calling school during the day, the same procedure is followed. Since we depend on the school buses, it is the school bus director and the Superintendent of Schools who make that decision and tell us, again we would use the IRIS telephone system to notify you. Every parent should feel free to determine for themselves whether or not their child should come to school when the weather is questionable.

Saint Bridget School is deeply rooted in the Catholic traditions.  
Our collaborative environment nurtures academic excellence, social responsibility, and Christian values in a changing and challenging world.  
Saint Bridget School partners with families and our Church to develop 
the whole person within a community of faith.

 
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