Weekly Update -- Nov. 18, 2016
Dear Parents,
I spent a bit of time this week talking to the students, asking them what they were thankful for this year.  I wasn't surprised when I heard family, friends, home, the world, food, my parents, and God!  Some of our students really thought about it and were able to connect the question to what they have learned in school.  A group of girls told me they are thankful for freedom of speech, that women have so many rights now and that there is no more slavery. They were paying attention during Social Studies.

I have to say my favorite response was from a first grader.  When I asked her what she was thankful for she looked at me and said, "roses".  I said, "Why roses?" and she responded, "Because that's what Mary used to show Juan Diego that he should have faith." I didn't know how to respond - she clearly grasped the lesson her teacher had shared with the class.  As I say every year, I hope you will take time in this upcoming week (and hopefully all the time) to think of all the things your are grateful for - I bet you have a "roses" example in your own life.

Blessings on a restful Thanksgiving with family and friends,

Mrs. Bogataj

Updates/Reminders:
Upcoming Dates: 

**As you know we will have 2 Christmas concerts this year.  Please take a moment to read through the General Information and if you wish to purchase reserved seats click here Reserve ticket order form

**Our Annual Day of Giving will kick off immediately following the Thanksgiving vacation.  We look forward to our usual outstanding collection of items and actually hope to increase it.  If you are an approved driver we hope you will consider driving a carload of students to one of the venues where they will be working.  Mark Wed. Dec. 14th on your calendar.  Day of Giving information

**Just a quick reminder to post any volunteer hours that you completed at the Festival.  For assistance look at the website under Home and School – volunteering.

** If you are paying for lunches online you must still adhere to the deadlines that are on the lunch calendar.  If you open Online Giving and you do not see a “lunches” option that means it has been closed for that month and you will need to bring a check into the office.  Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Fifth Grade Native
American Project:

Mon. Nov. 21st - Fri. Nov. 25th - Thanksgiving vacation

Sports News:  

Mon. Nov. 28th -  Varsity girls B-ball try outs - 3:00 - 5:00

Tues. Nov. 29th - Boys & Girls B-ball practice - 3:00 - 5:00

Wed. Nov. 30th - Boys & Girls B-ball practice - 3:00 - 5:00

Thurs. Dec. 1st - Boys & Girls B-ball practice - 3:00 - 5:00, Bowling Tryouts @ Sunrise Lanes - 3:30 - 5:00          

Fri. Dec. 2nd - JV boys 4pm @ St. Pete Christian, Varsity boys 5:30 @ St. Pete Christian,  Varsity girls 7:00 @ St. Pete Christian,Tennis @ The Racquet Club
Girl's JV Basketball Win Championship by defeating St. Paul's 27-11.
Boys Win Championship by defeating St. John's 32-27.
Weekly Highlights:
Congratulations to 3rd grade student, Parker Hustedde, who was awarded the second place trophy at the State Championship Soccer Challenge hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The competition was held on November 5th in Clermont, Fl. Parker competed against 9 year old boys representing K of C Councils throughout the state of Florida.  
Way to go Parker!