On March 17, the Church celebrates the Feast of Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints.
When Patrick was a young man, he was kidnapped from his native country by pirates from Ireland and enslaved there. Patrick eventually escaped his captivity and returned to his native land.
According to his Confessions, after Patrick returned to his homeland, he experienced a recurring dream in which the children of Ireland summoned him to return. He did, bringing Christianity to the pagan Druids and teaching them the Christian faith through simple, yet profound, methods. One of the methods being that of using a shamrock to teach the people about the Blessed Trinity.
The people of Ireland eventually accepted the teachings of Christ and converted to Christianity. Years later, the Irish were instrumental in spreading the Christian faith throughout the world.
Quote from Pope Francis:
"When we allow Jesus to enter our lives we discover the secret to keeping alive the flame of our spiritual life."
Faithfully yours,
Miss Giaquinto
Prayer of St. Patrick
Important Dates:
Monday, March 12th - 23rd ~Iowa Testing for Grades 2, 4, 6, and 7 . Grades 1, 3, and 5 will do CogAt Testing
Thursday, March 15th~ Today is the Final Deadline to apply for the Bishop's Scholarship Fund for current families
Tuesday, March 20th~ Beach Blanket Bingo Grades K-4 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, March 28th~ Third Marking Period Ends
Thursday, March 29th - April 2nd ~ Easter Break No School
Tuesday, April 3rd~ HSA meeting 7:00 pm
Thursday, April 5th~ Report Cards go home
Friday, April 6th~ First Friday Mass 9:00 am Grade 3 are preparing the readings. (This is a full day of school).
Monday, April 9th - April 15th ~ Spring Vacation No School
Save The Date: Friday, April 20th for the Mother/Son Bowling Event. For more information see the flyer that was sent home.
Golf Classic & Silent Auction
Friday, May 18, 2018
It's that exciting time of year again!
Please save the date and join us for a day
full of fun at our 13th Annual Golf Classic
at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe, CT.
The first round of information has gone home. There are many ways you can support this event:
Congratulations to our Third Place Winner for Grade 5 in the Diocese of Bridgeport,
Daniel Tristine.
Come have some fun at the Beach Blanket Bingo!
Beach Blanket Bingo on Tuesday, March 20th from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm for grades K-4. The cost is $5.00 per child. Grade eight is organizing this fun activity. The funds from this event will go towards the grade eight end of year class trip. Forms and fee are due to the school office no later than Friday, March 16th.
Mixed Bag Designs
Fundraiser
Back by popular demand!
Mixed Bag Designs is helping parents reach your fundraising goals this year.
30% of your order will be applied to your assessment fee. Orders due Tuesday, April 3rd.
Seller packets were sent home. Make sure to check those backpacks. Mixed Bags offers colorful totes, accessories, kitchenware and gift wrap - there's something for everyone in the catalogs.
Enrollment for 2018 - 2019
School Year
We are now in the enrollment process for the 2017-2018 school year. Please refer to the letter and Tuition Agreement Form (TAF) that went home February 1st.
Please complete the TAF, sign it and return it with the required non refundable $150 registration fee to the school office now.
Bishop's Scholarship Fund
Information regarding the
2018-2019 Bishop's Scholarship Fund was sent home February 1st.
The application process for current families ends today March 15th.
This is the only round for current families to apply!
As the weather has warmed up and we are enjoying the nice break from the cold, please remember that Winter is not over yet. There is a variety of illnesses circulating in our school and local community.
There has been a gastro-intestinal virus that has affected many students and it lasts for several days. In addition, influenza or "FLU" activity remains high and widespread in Connecticut, per CT Department of Public Health.
Please follow the Sick Policy guidelines that was sent home to prevent the spread of infection and illness at school.
Please report all absences to me at (203) 377-7041 or email: [email protected]
Tips to Stay Healthy:
Wash your hands frequently with soap & water or use Purell/hand sanitizer.
If your child is sick, keep him/her home from school.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
DO NOT share food or drinks with others.
Stay away from people who are sick.
Reminder ~ Nut-Free Zone: Please remember that all class rooms are Nut-Free Zones. Please Do Not send in any foods that contain NUTS or processed in a facility with nuts. If your child eats foods prior to school that contain nuts, please have them wash their hands, face and brush teeth/rinse mouth prior to arrival.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping to keep our school community healthy!
Nancy Hogan, RN
Winter School Closings and Delays!
We Don't Mind The Snow At SCSS!
Pre-K4 Snow Day With Their Buddies
"Be who God meant for you to be and you will set the world on fire."
