Dear Parents,

The 2016-2017 school year is off to a great start! The children are adjusting to their full-day schedules, Pre-K has begun, and the hallways are full of smiling children. This warms my heart! 

This year I would like to focus on a spiritual theme for our students and teachers; one that we focus on in our work of formation in faith. Our theme for this year is: "Kindness."

The quote chosen as the legacy left to us from the Graduates of the Class of 2016 this year is:

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, 
for His kindness endures forever."       
Psalm 107                        
  
As I will be making my way into every classroom to speak to the children about practicing Kindness, I encourage you, as parents, to also consider this theme in your role as the first educators in faith for your children. 

May God bless you always. 

Miss Giaquinto

                                           
                                                   
First Day of School Smiling Faces!          

                      




Please Take Note:

  • Hot lunch begins on Sept.12th. 
  • Basketball Registration forms and fees are due Friday, Sept. 16th
  • The Genevieves assessment based fundraiser is our first fundraiser that will be applied to your family assessment fee. Orders are due by Sept. 23rd
  • Walkathon forms are due in by Sept. 23rd

Upcoming Events:

  • Sept. 9th: Movie Night 7:00 pm
  • Sept. 21st: HSA meeting 7:00 pm          
  • Oct. 7th: Grandparents' Day                  
  • Oct. 28th: Walkathon



Back To School Nights
  • September 12th at 6:00 pm  grades K-5 
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  • September 14th at 6:00 pm  grades 6-8                      
  • We will begin these evenings in the church. 


Family Movie Night!

Join in the fun on Friday, September 9th at 7:00 pm for the Welcome Back Family Movie Night!

Featuring Colony Grill Pizza, an outside big screen movie, popcorn, and concession stand. Bring the family, a blanket, and let's celebrate being together!
      
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Parish Family Picnic

Sunday, September 18th from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Rain or Shine! All families are welcome to join in the fun. There will be games and activities 
for the children, music, and lots of food too! Tickets are on sale in the school office. 
                                                                             
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Soccer Challenge  








Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a soccer challenge from 12 noon - 3:00 pm at the parish picnic on the upper Soccer Field. So come try to make a goal and win a prize! 


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Grandparents' Day

Please save the date Friday, October, 7th to celebrate our Grandparents at the 9:00 am Mass in the Church followed by class performances, light refreshments, and classroom visits. 

All RSVP's  for this event are due in by September 18th.


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Walkathon 2016

We are currently planning our Annual SCSS 2016 Walkathon. The Walkathon will take place on Friday, October 28th from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm here on the school grounds. 

This event has been one of our most successful fall fundraisers. We would like part of the funds raised this year to go towards air conditioners for the classrooms. 

You do not need to be at the event to help. There are many jobs needed behind the scenes! 

Please consider joining in the fun. To learn more about how you can help, email me at egiaquinto@scsstrumbull.org


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Saint Mother Teresa

On Sunday, September, 4th, Mother Teresa was canonized a saint. Her kind and loving ways are one we can implement into our daily lives. 

The children have been learning 
about her life and work this week. At the end of each day I have announced a quote for the children to reflect on. One of the quotes this week was:

"Be kind and merciful. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness-kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting."