December 12, 2017
SCS MISSION STATEMENT
As a Catholic school community, we believe in the uniqueness, dignity and potential of every student.  Following the life and example of Jesus Christ, we strive to build character while teaching compassion. By strengthening our students in spirit, mind and body, we prepare them to lead lives based on faith, values, and learning. 
NEWS & UPDATES
COOL SCHOOL
SCS will be featured on WCBD News 2 this Thursday, December 14th as their "Cool School" for the week.  Please tune into the 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. broadcasts for highlights of their visit including interviews with our students and teachers.

WCBD News 2 is a supporter of Toys for Tots, so if you have any new and unwrapped toys you would like to send with your student, we will be donating them the news crew during their visit.    



DECEMBER TERRIFIC KIDS
Each month a student in 1st through 5th grade is selected by their teacher to be recognized by the Kiwanis Club.  Students are selected by displaying good character traits; such as being thoughtful, inclusive, friendly, and capable.  

Congratulations to the students who will be recognized at the Terrific Kids Ceremony on Thursday, December 14th at 7:45 in the library. 
First Grade - Charlotte E.
Second Grade - Jack N.
Third Grade - Jackson B.
Fourth Grade - Emily R.
Fifth Grade - Heidi D.



SPIRITWEAR DAY
This Friday, December 15th is Spiritwear Day.  Students are allowed to wear the 2017 spiritwear t-shirt in lieu of the regular uniform top.  Previous spiritwear, Fun Run and camp shirts are  not permitted.  

We have a limited supply of extra spiritwear shirts available for $15.  Shirts are available in the office on a first come first serve basis and must be paid at the time of receipt.  



ICE CREAM
Ice cream will be on sale this Friday, December 15th during lunch for $1.00.  



TEACHER CHRISTMAS COOKIE DROP



ROBOTICS
Congratulations to the SCS Seabots team #17797 on their advancement to the state tournament February 10, 2018. 



AFTER SCHOOL ART - DECEMBER
For more information, please click on the registration forms listed below. 




NOON DISMISSAL
Next Wednesday, December 20th will be a noon dismissal.  EDP will not be provided on this day.  



BETA CLUB
1st Semester Beta Club service hours will be due to Mrs. Childers immediately following Christmas break.  Remember that service is required to be an active member of the club.  Please see Mrs. Childers this week, if you need her to sign off on service you have done throughout the school.  Thank you!



JANUARY HOT LUNCH
January hot lunch will be available to order starting Friday,December 15th until Monday, January 1st.  



FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL
This section contains interesting weekly tips and articles from  Mr. Tisdale.  The articles are thought provoking topics for at home discussions.   

CALENDAR

Please click here for a printable December calendar. 
SPORTS NEWS
ARCHERY
Congratulations to the elementary archery team for taking 1st place in the Christ Our King Tournament this past weekend.  SCS placed 1st the individual female division and placed 2nd in the male division. 

Congratulations to the middle school archery team for taking 3rd place in the Christ Our King Tournament.  SCS placed 3rd in the individual female division as well. 


BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the Jr. and Sr. boys basketball teams for all their hard work on the basketball court this past week.  


SANTA'S BAG GIVEAWAY
The sports program will be giving away a bag filled with lots of fun and games.  To enter the drawing, please bring a $1 donation during lunch to Ms. Fox.  The drawing will be held Monday, December 18th during morning prayer.  
LITURGICAL NEWS
PRAYER SERVICE
Please join us for a prayer service on Wednesday, December 13th at 2:00 pm in the Great Room.  The prayer service will be assisted by Student Council and Beta Club. 


UPCOMING LITURGIES
DATE
PARISH CELEBRANT ASSISTED BY
12/20
@ 10:30 am
St. Theresa the Little Flower
Father Artur
Staff
PSA NEWS
SCRIP
Purchase gift cards through SCRIP, and turn everyday spending into everyday earnings!  For each gift card purchased, you will receive a portion of the rebate as a tuition credit.  Use gift cards to make your everyday purchases, and give them as gifts to others.  Using scrip also helps out our school without having to sell anything.  


If you shop using Amazon.com, please instead use  smile.amazon.com and select Summerville Catholic School as your charitable organization.  By doing this, Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to the school.  More details including answers to commonly asked questions, may be found at  smile.amazon.com.  It's a simple way to support SCS!


SERVICE HOURS
Please click here  for a printable copy  of the Family Service Hours Form. Completed forms should be returned to  the office,  so they can be  logged into ParentsWeb, and made available for view. 


AT HOME VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
If you are interested in helping fold and stuff envelopes at home, please contact zrushin@summervillecatholic.org for more information. 
PARISH NEWS
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Goose Creek
http://www.icgc510.org/


St. John the Beloved Catholic Church - Summerville


St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church - Moncks Corner


St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church - Summerville


St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church - North Charleston
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