A voice cries out:
In the desert prepare the way of the LORD!
Make straight in the wasteland a highway for
our God!
Every valley shall be filled in,
every mountain and hill shall be made low;
the rugged land shall be made a plain,
the rough country, a broad valley.
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
and all mankind shall see it together;
for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Isiah 40:3-5
Dear Parents and Guardians,
In 1858, Our Blessed Mother Mary identified herself as, "I am the Immaculate Conception" to St. Bernadette of Lourdes.
On December 8th, our Church celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is through her Immaculate Conception that God first prepared Mary to be the mother of Jesus.
Evil has been present in the world since the time of Adam and Eve. A special favor of God would be required for us not to be infected by the evil in and around us. This special favor was given to Mary, the Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Thus, the greeting of the Angel Gabriel to Mary, "Hail full of grace! The Lord is with you."
We encourage our families to observe the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception by attending Mass in their parishes.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS
Our faculty and students will be attending Mass TOMORROW, Friday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. All classes will attend Mass and students should wear their regular winter uniform - NO PE UNIFORMS.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT WEAR A COAT as it will be very cold tomorrow.
ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE
Each week, our Catholic School community will gather for Advent prayer and reflection. All are invited to join us. Our next Advent prayer service will take place on December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Please join us if your schedule allows.
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DIOCESAN and MBS TUITION ASSISTANCE --
VERY IMPORTANT
Enclosed in this week's Thursday folder, please find information on the 2018-2019 Tuition Assistance. The Diocese of Wilmington is now accepting Tuition Assistance applications for the 2018-2019 upcoming school year. Tuition assistance through the Diocese of Wilmington is provided to children attending grades K-12. Pre-school, before and after care are not funded through this program.
To be considered, parents must submit an application online to FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment for evaluation at
www.online.factsmgt.com/aid. FACTS representatives are available to guide parents through the application process and to answer any questions by calling 1-866-441-4637. Completed applications, including all supporting documentation such as tax forms, are
due March 5th. Applications that are submitted after that date will NOT be considered for assistance.
PLEASE REMEMBER:
ALL families who wish to be considered for MBS assistance must complete and submit the FACTS application.
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A STUDENT'S LETTER
Our fantastic second grade was recently assigned to write a letter to God to thank Him for their blessings. The following is the letter from Mia Genga. We thought it was very much worth sharing.
"Dear God,
Thank you for the angels in heaven. Thank you for the police and juice. Thank you for the price of pencils.
Love, Mia"
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CHRISTMAS CARD CONTEST WINNER
We would like to thank everyone who participated in this year's Christmas card contest. We received many beautiful entries, as well as had many selections from Mrs. Cassel's art classes as well. This year's winner is Danaya Arzadon of Mrs. Hayes' fifth grade class. She has received a $20 gift card to Michaels and will have her picture on this year's MBS Christmas card. Congratulations Danaya!
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NATIVITY RAFFLE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!!
In last week's Thursday folders, each family received twelve raffle tickets that we are asking you to purchase or sell. Each ticket is $1.00 or a sheet of twelve for $10.00. If each family sells a sheet of tickets, we will realize more than $2000 in profit. The proceeds will benefit our athletic program. When you return your tickets, please be sure that all information is completed on the tickets and is legible. Please return the tickets along with the proceeds from sales to the school office. Additional tickets are available through the school office.
Please feel free to stop in the office to admire the craftsmanship.
The winner will be announced at the Christmas Program on December 14th.
The annual Christmas concert is quickly approaching! The date is set for December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Students are working diligently on the performance in their music classes and extra rehearsals.
STUDENTS SHOULD REPORT TO THEIR HOMEROOM TEACHER AT 6:00 p.m.
On the night of the Christmas Program, the doors to the cafeteria and gymnasium will open at 6:00 p.m. Sorry, no saving of seats! Seats go on a "first come, first go basis." Individuals in wheelchairs or who are disabled will be admitted when they arrive.
BELOW IS THE ATTIRE REQUESTED FOR EACH GRADE
Prek 3
Wear a black shirt (short or long sleeve) and black pants (sweatpants, pants, leggings all work).
Prek 4
Girls wear all white (white pants/leggings and white t-shirt). Boys wear dark brown pants and brown t-shirt.
Kindergarten
Wear Christmas/Sunday Best. No slippery shoes because they are dancing.
1st Grade
Christmas/Sunday Best
2nd Grade
Christmas/Sunday Best
3rd-5th Grades
White Shirt and black pants.
6th-8th Grades Drama, Music, Fitness, Art
Boys wear white dress shirt with a tie and black pants. Girls wear a nice white shirt and black pants. No leggings please.
Middle School Dance Students are being asked to bring in a purple top (to represent royalty) and black leggings or pants. Students are also being encouraged to have something in their hair such as a purple flower or headband. Students will either be wearing their ballet or jazz shoes. Dancers are permitted to wear makeup on the night of the performance. Please have your child bring in their costume and accessories no later than Monday, December 11th. Bringing in a costume counts as a participation grade for each student. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Bennett at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you!
SINCE WE ARE OFFERING A PROFESSIONAL RECORDING OF THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM WE ARE ASKING THAT PARENTS DO NOT SET UP VIDEO RECORDING EQUIPMENT IN THE CAFETERIA. Video order forms are included in the Thursday folders. Parents may record from their seats. Thank you for your cooperation.
There can be no cell phones, ipods, ipads, etc. used during the Christmas Program. They interfere with the sound equipment.
BUS AFTERCARE FOR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
For students who transport to and from MBS by bus
, a special child care will be offered on the evening of the Christmas Program, December 14th. Mrs. Tara Cooper will provide a hot dog, macaroni and cheese and vegetable dinner and movie for those children whose parents would prefer that the children remain at school and then be picked-up at 5:45 p.m. We must have a signed permission form (see link below) and the fee by Tuesday, December 12th from those families who wish to participate. Children must be picked-up from the library by 5:45 p.m. in order to have time to change and report to the classrooms by 6:00 p.m.
PIANO CHRISTMAS RECITAL PROGRAM
This year our Piano Christmas Recital Program promises to be one of the best ever. The piano recitals will take place at 6:30 p.m. on December 20th. Please note this on your calendar. Thank you.
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YANKEE CANDLE ORDERS
Yankee Candle orders will be here next week!!! Items will be available to pick up on Thursday morning after drop off. Drop off your student and pull around to the back of the school, near the loading dock. Orders will also be available during the Christmas program at the concession table.
Brochure sales for Yankee candle have ended, but don't worry... YOU CAN STILL ORDER ONLINE!!! Just go to www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. Remember to enter the MBS group number 990056115.
The perfect gift this Christmas season for that hard to shop for person! Beautiful Wreaths and Garland shipped direct from the farm! They will last into the new year. Give a gift that everyone can enjoy. MBS will receive 20% of the sales!! Visit the link
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACTIVITY PERIOD-SEWING
On every other Wednesday, our middle school students participate in Middle School activity period. During this period, students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade attend an activity class that is designed to extend our curricula. Students choose, on a trimester basis, to attend one of the following: Sewing, cooking, chess, dance, logic and puzzles, golf, garden club, coding and power walking. Many thanks to Mrs. Selba for coordinating the MBS sewing club.
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MBS CAR RAFFLE
Benefiting the Technology Development Fund of MBS
MBS Car Raffle tickets, 1 for $10, 6 for $50, 13 for $100- 2018 Chevrolet Spark OR $10,000 CASH!
Have you sold your raffle tickets? We are asking every family to sell a minimum of 15 tickets for our MBS Car Raffle, to benefit the technology development fund of MBS. Through this fund, we will be able to purchase iPads and Surface Pro tablets. The goal is to have a one to one digital technology ratio to be used in classroom instruction for third through eighth grades. If each family sells a minimum of 15 tickets, that will bring in close to $15,000 for our technology development fund! You can also encourage friends and family to purchase tickets online on our website at www.mostblessedsacramentschool.com or click this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=xryz7ocab&oeidk=a07eepeuy0sc6a98d39.
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