Advent is a time of waiting, a season to prepare and to wait for Emmanuel: God with us. As an
"Advent People" we are called to prepare a place for God, at work, at home, at school, in our relationships and in our hearts. Here at school we are doing many things to prepare. Our Advent theme this year is "Advent, Recalling the Manager Moment!" Ask your student what is happening in their classrooms and what they are doing to prepare.
Tomorrow, the only or youngest child will be bringing home a postcard called the ONE % Challenge. The % Challenge is to help you get to know Jesus by taking 1% of your day (15 minutes) with scripture for 30 days. It will list 30 scripture passages for you to read with your family. What a wonderful way for you to get to know Jesus a little bit better.
Join us today at our annual Barnes and Noble Night at Brookfield Square. The time is 5:30-8:00. Please click on this link to see the
teacher's favorite children's book and
recommended books. Make sure when you check out at the at the store, you mention St. Mary's. Online orders our accepted from December 1st -6th. The code is 11814662. At 1:00 today there will be a story time and craft with myself and Miss Magnor for our 3 year olds and ½ day K4 students. Tonight is also our Dine In at Jason's Deli. A portion of the proceeds will come back to St. Mary's.
Please join us for Mass next Thursday, December 8th; it is the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation.
Don't forget, the Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 15th at 6:30 in the gym. This is for students in K4- 5th and the band students. The 2nd graders will be presenting the Living Nativity on Thursday, December 22nd at 8:30 in the church. There is early dismissal on this day at 11:00. This is the last day of school before the Christmas break.
For our 2nd year, Home and School is sponsoring Holiday Treasures on December 20th and 21st. Your students will have an opportunity to do their Christmas shopping here at school.
Just a reminder, your
2017-2018 registration is due on Friday, December 16th. There will be a $25.00 late charge if received after this date. Please get your forms in. We are already getting calls about what openings we have for next year.
Our virtue for December is selflessness. We are seeing generosity every day with all the gifts that are coming in for the Angel Tree. Selflessness is thinking of what others need.
