MBSCS


To Jesus Through Mary

Mission Statement
  
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, serving students in the eight sponsoring parishes of the region in grades pre-kindergarten to eight, is dedicated to excellence in education by developing life-long learners and leaders. We foster a faith-filled environment in partnership with families, emphasizing reverence, respect, and personal responsibility in the traditional spirit of Christian teaching.
 

March 15, 2018   

Phone: 410-208-1600

Fax: 410-208-4957

[email protected] 


Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;
in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.
Thoroughly wash me from my guilt
and of my sin cleanse me.
Create a clean heart in me, O God.
Psalm 51 
 
Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you.  To everyone who has sent or expressed words of support and concern for me, I wish to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation.
 
M.J.Record
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MOMENT OF PRAYER                
 On Wednesday, March 14th, MBS joined Catholic schools across the country in praying for an end to violence and peace among all people. At MBS, our students and teachers stepped back from their instructional day, to pray a Decade of the Rosary to implore the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary with her son, Jesus Christ, to bring peace and justice to our country.

Article from "The Dialog"


HELPFUL AND SUPPORTIVE INFORMATION
Included in this newsletter, are links of which we were recently made aware that provides parents and educators with guidance in supporting children when situations involving school or community violence occur.  It is our prayer and hope that you will find the information to be helpful and supportive as your children continue to seek answers and affirmation of their own safety. 

 
 
STUDENT PICK-UP 
When having someone different or new pick-up in the carline, please be sure that person understands the pick-up procedure and the correct way to join the carline. It is essential to student safety that all drivers in the carline are aware of the correct procedures and flow of traffic.
 
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FACTS TUITION TAX INFORMATION
By simply clicking "View Printable Payments Summary" on the Payments tab in your FACTS Tuition account, families can retrieve and print a summary of payments for the 2017 year or any other specified time frame. Each payment summary contains the date range, family name, sub accounts, and the school's Federal Tax ID number.
 
   
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School will close on March 28th at 12:10 p.m. for Easter vacation and will resume on Monday, April 9th.The school office will also be closed during this time.
 
 
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Congratulations to our School Zone winners who won reserved seating for the upcoming play, "Pirates Past Noon" and to our generous Boosters. HSA will contact you regarding your reservations. The next HSA meeting will be Tuesday April 10th at 6pm at MBS. This is the Tuesday after Easter Break and is a correction from the last communication. All parents are welcome to attend. Come and join us and see how you can get more involved with our wonderful school! Any questions about HSA, please text or call Michelle Parsons at 302-584-3216 or email Saron Hand at [email protected]. Thank you!
 
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HELPFUL AND SUPPORTIVE INFORMATION
Included in this newsletter, are links of which we were recently made aware that provides parents and educators with guidance in supporting children when situations involving school or community violence occur.  It is our prayer and hope that you will find the information to be helpful and supportive as your children continue to seek answers and affirmation of their own safety. 

 
  
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Mark your Calendar for the Spring 2018 Musical! 
April 26th at 6:30 p.m.
April 27th at 7:00 p.m.
April 28th at 7:00 p.m. 
 
Monday, April 30th-  School Performance during the day
 
The following are rehearsal dates for NEXT WEEK:
  • Monday, March 19th        -No rehearsal
  • Tuesday, March 20th       -Chimney Sweep Dancers, Rehearsal ONLY until 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, March 21st   -"B" Cast Rehearsal until 5:30 p.m.
If your student is unable to attend rehearsal on any of the dates listed above, please contact Mrs. Bennett at [email protected]
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE: Pirates Past Noon KIDS 
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School cordially invites you to attend the excellent performance of "Pirates Past Noon" that our students in grades 2, 3 & 4, will provide. The performance will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 22nd. Admission is FREE! For the convenience of guests with disabilities/wheelchairs, etc. doors will open at 5:45 p.m. For all other guests, doors will open at 6:00 p.m.   
   
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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!

We have 69 days left to sell our raffle tickets! Our January top seller was The Flaherty family and February's top seller was The Delahanty family! They now have a chance to win $500 CASH + A NINTENDO SWITCH GAME CONSOLE WORTH $300! There are many opportunities left to sell tickets! Here is the link to our sign-up genius:  Car Raffle Signup 
 
Please consider volunteering your time to one of these events, which the time will count towards your FIP goal + you receive credit for selling the raffle tickets at the event! FOR EVERY 10 TICKETS SOLD, YOUR FAMILY RECEIVES A FREE TICKET IN THE CAR RAFFLE. YOU COULD WIN A NEW CAR OR $10,000 CASH!
 
We are asking EVERY family to sell their ticket allotment of 15 tickets. This will help us achieve our goal to having one to one digital technology in the classroom for grades 3-8. By selling these tickets, this may help to alleviate additional technology fees that may need to be rolled into our tuition and assessments. Thank you for your help in working towards our goal!
 
CAR RAFFLE CLASSROOM CONTEST  
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LIBRARY CORNER 
The Spring Book Fair is scheduled for 4/30 to 5/4.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to be included on the book fair volunteer list.  Any volunteers from the past are automatically included.  More information and an online signup sheet will be provided in April.  Thank you!
 
   
COUNSELING CORNER
 
MS Service Hours
7th and 8th grade volunteer opportunity:
We have been asked for students to help with an event at St. Andrew's Hall on March 24th.  They are holding the 8th annual St. Joseph's Festival from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.  They need helpers from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.  The students would help bus tables and clean up.  Parents, please be aware wine and beer are offered at this event.  It would be helpful for a few parents to volunteer as well to oversee our student helpers.   If your child is willing to offer a few hours of service, please contact [email protected]  with times they are available to help.  Remember, our MBS students need 20 hours of community service before completing the 8th grade.
 
This Week
This week I met with grades 3, 4, and 5.  It is required that each year we talk about topics from "For Sake of God's Children: Keeping our Promises" guidelines.  Today we discussed trusted adults, safety, buddy systems, safe touch, secrets and strangers.  we discussed "10 Safe Smart Rules for Kids and Grown Ups." We also discussed some "What ifs."  Parents, please talk to your children about this.  We all must have family rules for safety and strangers.  If you have any questions or need suggestions, please contact me at [email protected].
 
   


Please alert the office and your child's teacher if you the parents/guardians are going out of town.  Included in the memo should be who to contact in case of an emergency or if the student is sick. 

We are in full swing of the cold/flu/virus season. Here are some tips to help stop the spread of these illnesses throughout the classroom.
  • If you suspect your child has a virus or any other illness, it is recommended to have an evaluation by your primary care provider as soon as possible.  Don't forget your doctor's note to return to school. This note informs the school that the student is not or is no longer contagious and may return to school.
  • School policy requires that when your child is out 3 days or more, he/she must have a doctor's note to return to school.
  • If your child is sent home from school, your child is to stay home until symptoms cease without medication. This will mean the student must stay home from school the next day.
  • For questions regarding the Health policies of the school, please refer to your Family Hand Book, pages 13-15, or call Mrs. Carlson @410-208-1600.
  • By keeping your child home, you will help contain the spread of illnesses and your child will get the rest they need.  If you feel your child needs another day at home because of a recent sickness, please keep them home. Because of all the other viruses that are in peak now, your child is less likely to pick up another illness if they have enough rest.
  • With all illnesses it is important to remind your child about frequent hand washing, no sharing of food/utensils, and cover your cough and sneeze.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping to prevent the spread of illnesses/viruses.  
 
      
   
ATHLETICS
Softball Information Meeting : Thursday, March 22 @ 3:30 p.m. in the Gym
 
First Girl's Softball Practice : Monday, April 9 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. (Showell Park)
- Girls will not be allowed to participate until their forms are turned in and their sports participation fee has been paid.
 
First Girl's Lacrosse Game : Wednesday, March 21 4:00 p.m. @ Easton Middle School
 
United States Marine Corps Youth Physical Fitness Program in P.E. : Monday, April 9 to Friday, April 13.
 
Saint Thomas More Open House Information
 
   
NON-MBS FLYERS (Flyers are not created at MBS)
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 IMPORTANT DATES
 
March
22nd                 Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS, 6:30 p.m.
28th                 Early Dismissal, 12:10 p.m.
29th-April 6th    School Closed - Easter Vacation  
 
PARISHES  
 
St John Neumann
Parents of 2nd graders:
Our next gathering will be April 14 beginning at 9:15AM in the church of St. John Neumann. This is also the day for their First Reconciliation. Make sure to practice at home and know the prayers!
 
 
St. Jude the Apostle
The Parish Book Club meets monthly the second Wednesday of every month in the Religious Education Center of St. Jude The Apostle Church at 2 p.m.  from January through November. 
St. Jude The Apostle Church is located at 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, just north of the intersection of Rte. 1 and Five Points. For further information and a list of the 2018 book titles and discussion dates, contact the Religious Education Office, 302-644-7413.   
 
St. Luke Catholic Parish
Lent Schedule 2018
 
Stations of the Cross
Fridays: 9:45AM and 7:00PM
 
Reconciliation Service
Thursday, March 15th at 6:30PM
 
Reconciliation (Confession)
Saturdays 9:30AM (following Mass)
Wednesdays 6-7PM each week
Holy Week 9:30AM (following Mass)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
 
No Confessions
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, or Holy Saturday
 
Palm Sunday
March 24th Vigil 4:00PM & 5:30PM
March 25th 8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM & 5:00PM
 
Holy Thursday
March 29th at 7:00PM Mass of the Lord's Supper
 
Good Friday
March 30th
11:00AM Stations of the Cross
3:00PM Service of the Lord's Passion and Veneration of the Cross
 
Holy Saturday
March 31st at 12:00PM Blessing of Food
 
Easter Vigil
March 31st at 8:30PM
 
Easter Sunday
April 1st
8:30AM, 10:00AM, 11:30AM & 5:00PM
 
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 8th Chaplet at 3:00PM
 
    
Vision Statement  
 

Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School provides rigorous and technologically relevant instruction that is intentionally integrated with Catholic identity.  Together, as Pastors, administrators, teachers and parents, we nurture the development of the mind, the body, and the soul, in each of our students.  Our students are able to make sound decisions based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and modeled upon the lives of the saints.  As a faith and learning community, we teach students a passion for the truth and a love for discovery and knowledge. Our students are prepared to relate their Catholic faith to their culture and actively live their faith as members of the greater community.