Dear Parents,

A Christmas nativity is probably one of the most recognizable symbols of the Christmas season. The word nativity is taken from the Latin nativus, which means "arisen by birth."  Last Saturday after the 4:00 p.m. Mass, our Pre-K students presented their Christmas Pageant retelling the story of the Nativity, accompanied by the school chorus. It was a beautiful and meaningful performance that was enjoyed by our community.
 
The Pope has said that each year the Christmas Crib and the Christmas tree become a symbol of the compassion of the heavenly Father. Pope Francis reminds us that in the simplicity of the crib we meet and contemplate the tenderness of God, manifested in that of the Child Jesus.


Quote from Pope Francis:

"This Christmas let us ask Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, to help us see in our neighbor the face of Jesus, God made man."


On behalf of the entire staff of St. Catherine of Siena School, we wish you, your family and the students a holy and peaceful Christmas and every blessing for the New Year!

Faithfully Yours,

Miss Giaquinto


Important Dates:
  • December 23rd - January 1st~ 
    NO SCHOOL Christmas Recess 
  • Tuesday, January 2nd~ School Back in Session
  • Friday, January 5th~ Mass 9:00 am Early Dismissal at 11:50 am - Faculty PD
  • Thursday, January 11th~Midterms Begin Gr. 6-8
  • Monday, January 15th~ NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Wednesday, January 17th~ HSA Meeting 7:00 pm
  • Friday, January 19th~ Second Marking Period Ends

Midterms for Grades 6-8

Midterms begin on January 11th. Reviews will be on teachers webpages on our website no later than 12/27/17

Schedule as follows: 

Thursday, January 11th~ Social  Studies
Friday, January 12th~ English
Tuesday, January 16th~ Literature & Religion
Wednesday, January 17th~ Math & Spanish
Thursday, January 18th~ Vocab & Science
Friday, January 19th~ Make-ups

*Tests will be given during regular scheduled classes. 



Lego Classes
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Grades K-3               

Starting Friday, January 12th from 2:20 pm - 4:00 pm there will be Lego classes taking place in the school Library.  Please see the flyer that went home last week for more information. All forms along with a payment must be returned to school by January 4th.



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School Closings and Delays!

Scenes from the Nativity!

 


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

                              ~St. Catherine of Siena