Weekly Update -- Dec. 2, 2016
Dear Parents,

Advent is here!  Taking time in our busy schedules to prepare for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ should be an absolute priority.  Unfortunately it often isn't. Each year we have a service weekly during the Advent season at the end of our morning prayers.  Hopefully it provides the children with some more information and a time to better understand the importance of the season.  Today we showed a two minute video from Busted Halo (we show it every year) that gives a wonderful overview of what Advent is and isn't.  Check it out here Advent in Two Minutes

The Busted Halo website has a number of ways that families can make the most of their Advent season.  As hard as it may be, I encourage you to carve out some time to focus on the real reason for the season.

Blessings,
Mrs. Bogataj
Updates/Reminders:
**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.  Everyone must have a ticket to attend a concert.  If you have not already done so please let the office know how many tickets you need (4 is the most, additional requests are put on a wait list).   Requests must be in by Wed. Dec. 7th!   

**Students in EC4 - 4th grade should wear their Christmas best for the program on Monday, Dec. 12th.

**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

**If your child came home this week and told you they have Mrs. Green now for technology - they are correct.  Congratulations to Ms. Zylman who recently got married.  Her new name is Mrs. Green.

**Our lost and found is overflowing!!  If your child is missing something please take a moment to stop by (it's located to the right as you walk into the Parish Center).  We will be donating any items not labeled or claimed by Dec. 13th to Clothes to Kids on our Day of Giving. 

**Our very own Mrs. Lenning will be performing with the Clearwater Chorus in a holiday concert this Sunday, Dec. 4th at 1:30.  Tickets are only $10.  It's a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Upcoming Dates: 
Tues.  Dec. 2nd & Wed. Dec. 3rd - Middle School Stem Fair - Parish Center

Wed. Dec. 7th - All concert ticket requests should be done

Thurs.  Dec. 8th - Immaculate Conception - 8:00 Mass

Fri. Dec. 9th - Royal Spirit Day! - Spirit Sticks on sale before school

Mon. Dec. 12th - EC4 - 4th grade Christmas concert - 6:30 pm

Tues. Dec. 13th - 5th - 8th grade Christmas concert - 7:00 pm

Sports News:

Mon. Dec. 5th - Bowling practice 3:30 - 4:45

Tues. Dec. 6th -  Varsity boys basketball practice - 3:00 - 4:30

Wed. Dec. 7th - Bowling practice 3:30 - 4:45

Thurs. Dec. 8th  - JV boys and Varsity girls basketball practice 3:00 - 5:00