December 7th Newsletter

Dear Parents,

Tomorrow , December 8th we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception where the Blessed Mother Mary was from the first moment of her conception by the grace of God conceived free from all original sin. It is because of this that Mary had the grace to say "yes" to the Incarnation. Through this act of will, Mary became the vessel for Jesus. In 1858, Mother Mary appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France. There she identified herself to Bernadette as the Immaculate Conception.

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a time to celebrate the great joy of God's gift to humanity in Mary, and to recognize the truth that each and every human being has been created by God to fulfill a particular mission. As we move closer to Christmas it is important to help the students understand the connection between the Immaculate
Conception, Incarnation, and the Nativity

of our Lord.

Quote from Pope Francis:

"Jesus gives meaning to my life here on earth and hope for the life to come."

Faithfully Yours,

Miss Giaquinto

Important Dates:

Progress Reports were ready and sent home today for Grades 5-8

Friday, December 8th~ NO SCHOOL Holy Day, Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Friday, December 8th~ SCSS Rockin Jump 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Monday, December 11th~ Grade 3 Sacrament of Penance 8:30 am in the Church

Friday, December 15th~ Pre-School Christmas Pageant 9:00 am in the Church

Friday, December 15th~ Christmas Concert 1:o0 pm in the Family Center

Saturday, December 16th~ Christmas Pageant after 4:00 pm Mass

Friday, December 22nd~ Early Dismissal 11:50 am

December 23rd - January 1st~ NO SCHOOL Christmas Recess

Tuesday, January 2nd~ School Back in Session

Welcome to SCSS!

I am pleased to announce that after an aggressive search for a new grade eight teacher, I have found a qualified candidate for the position. Mr. Steven Meyer is a graduate of State University of New York at New Paltz. He is a product of Catholic education and holds certifications in Early Childhood Education B-2, Childhood Education Grades 1-6, and Middle School Mathematics. We welcome Mr. Meyer to our SCSS faculty.

I am looking forward to the rest of our community meeting him as well.

Pizza with Santa!

Thank you to everyone that was able to attend Pizza with Santa. It was a wonderful night. The children had a great time dancing, being with their friends and family, and of course seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus too!

Thank you to Tracy Ferreira and all the volunteers for helping with this special event.

Rockin SCSS Students!

Jump with SCSS students on tomorrow, Friday, December 8th, at Rockin Jump in Trumbull from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm

Christmas Boutique for Students!

December 11th through December 13th there will be a Christmas boutique set up in the lobby for the children to purchase small gifts for family and friends. Please see the flyer that went home last week in the Thursday folder. You can send the money to school in the envelope provided or your own envelope. All classes will be given an opportunity to visit the boutique. Any parent willing to help out please email Jena Corsello or Amy Mignone.

Jena Corsello:
jena.corsello @gmail.com

Amy Mignone: bttrfly785@aol.com

School Closings and Delays!

As the winter weather approaches, keep an eye out for closings and delays!

St. Catherine of Siena School follows the Trumbull Public Schools for weather related closings, delays and early dismissals. The decision is made by the Superintendent of the Trumbull Public Schools. If you see that Trumbull Public Schools are closed or delayed, we will follow suit. If Trumbull Public Schools announces no PK on a delayed opening, SCSS PK classes will be in session with the delayed opening times.

For these announcements please check our school website after 6:00 am or watch the CT news stations for the listing. You can also register your cell phone number with the CT news stations for closing and delay alerts to be sent directly to your phone.

Delayed Opening:

Start of School Times and Drop Off:

90 minute delay ~ school begins at 9:15 am

Drop off time for all students is no earlier than 9:00 am

*Due to adult supervision, students will not be permitted into the building before 9:00 am.

2 hour delay ~ school begins at 9:45 am

Drop off time for all students is no earlier than 9:30 am

*Due to adult supervision, students will not be permitted into the building before 9:30 am.

2 1/2 hour delay ~ school begins at 10:15 am

Drop off time for all students is no earlier than 10:00 am

*Due to adult supervision, students will not be permitted into the building before 10:00 am

We will only send out our own notification if we are already in school and the town announces an early dismissal.

"Be who God meant for you to be and you will set the world on fire."

~St. Catherine of Siena