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When it was morning,
all the chief priests and the elders of the people
took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.
They bound him, led him away,
and handed him over to Pilate, the governor.
Matthew 27:1-2
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Sacred Silence
On Wednesday, April 12th from 8:30-11:30 a.m., our students and staff will practice Lenten sacrifice by observing a day of Sacred Silence. Each grade, according to age appropriate expectations, will observe Sacred Silence. One might ask, "How can you observe silence and continue to teach and to learn?" Our teachers are quite innovative in their instructional delivery styles that support such an endeavor. The important lesson for our children to learn and to practice is that we should be willing to sacrifice as a form of Lenten observance.
In conjunction with our day of Sacred Silence, our eighth grade students will present at 10:00 a.m. the "Stations of the Cross" through shadow vignettes that depict the fourteen Stations of the Cross. This will be our fifth year of this presentation and it is always a very compelling moment for our students and staff.
School will close
Wednesday, April 12th at 12:10 p.m. for Easter vacation and will resume on Monday, April 24th. The school office will also be closed for Easter break during this time.
AFTERCARE IS AVAILABLE UNTIL 3:00 P.M. ONLY ON WEDNESDAY, April 12th.
May our risen Lord continue to bless our families, fellow parishioners and the pastors and staffs of our eight supporting parishes.
Blessed Easter to all!
Operation Rice Bowl
 During Lent, ou
r church encourages us to build a closer relationship with the Lord through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. In order to provide an opportunity to our families to join in almsgiving, our school will par
ticipate in the Operation Rice Bowl program that is sponsored by the Catholic Relief Services. In do
ing so, we join Catholic families across the globe in responding to God's people who are in need. Each family received a "rice bowl" box. We ask that you fill it with change and plan to return it to MBSCS in a zip locked bag by Monday, April 10th. Thank you, in advance, for whatever you can do in this
regard. May God bless us with a holy Lenten Season as we move forward to the Triduum.
 Primary Musical
Please join us for our primary grade (1,2,3) musical, "Magic Tree House-Knight at Dawn." There will be 2 performances, Thursday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, April 7th at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome.
Bus Invoices
Bus invoices were mailed this week. The due date is May 1, 2017. After that date, the $25.00 late charge will be assessed.
Faculty Retreat Day
 "We thank
you for coming to Seton Center this week to help us prepare the P.J.'s for all the little one's who will receive them at Christmas. Please know we can only do what we do because of generous people like you."
The Seton Center Staff
"We greatly appreciate MBS's service and wou
ld love to work with you again in the future!
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Diakonia
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Thank you all for your interest and participation. What a wonderful, mutually beneficial opportunity it is to share information and to get to know some of you. We really en
joy having you here and sure do appreciate the help!"
WBOC-TV and Delmarva Life at MBS!
 We have rescheduled the commercial shoot and Delmarva Life visit to Wednesday, April 26, 2017 because of threat of weather. For questions, please contact Lisa Edmunds in the school office or email at [email protected].
MBS STREAM Night: Important Dates
Monday April 3
: Background Research Paper (title page; report that summarizes the following- STREAM project question or topic, definitions of all important words, concepts, and equations that describe the project, mathematical formulas, history of similar projects, answers to background research questions); reference page)
Wednesday April 12
: Experimental Procedures and thorough list of materials
Monday April 24
: Display of data collected (Experiment/ solution/ invention must be completed in order to do this and all subsequent steps.)
Monday May 1
: Conclusion
On or about Wednesday May 17: Presentation Board to be displayed at STREAM night and class presentations will take place in conjunction with this event.
Reminder: Students must have a 3 ring notebook and it should include all paperwork pertaining to the project. I recommend dividers in the notebook for better organization. This will be handed in at the project's conclusion in May.
Please refer to the information packet sent home in January for additional details on each of these items, including a timeline, examples, checklist, display board templates, and rubrics. Students should be prepared to conduct research, write a research paper, construct a display board, keep an organized notebook of the process, and deliver an oral presentation explaining their projects to the class.
Please help your child stay organized and remind them to have fun!
Thank you!
HSA News
The MBS Bull
& Oyster Roast set for May 6th has been rescheduled for September. Stay tuned for details.
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 2016 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.
Spring Musical, Madagascar
Mark your calendars for the spring musical, "Madagascar." The show will be staged on Friday, April 28th and Saturday, April 29th at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, April 30th at 3:00 p.m.
Madagascar Practices
Monday, April 10 --- Entire Cast, till 5:00 p.m.
DRESS REHEARSALS (ENTIRE CAST MUST ATTEND) WILL BE HELD ON
Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 23 from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26 - after school till 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 27 - after school till 5:30 p.m.
NO practice on Thursday, April 6
NO practice on Tuesday, April 11
Those sharing roles, MUST indicate their preferences of days of performances. This should be given to Mrs. K in writing so that she can create the schedule.
Props Needed
Oversized plastic spoon
Thick cut of steak (if someone has something like this as a pillow?)
An old fashioned video recorder
2 toy walkie talkies
2 larger than life syringes (preferably plastic or styrofoam)
Air horn
Palm trees
Seaweed on a stick (if someone could make these for me using gummy worms and any other kinds of gummy fish?)
Black eye masks for 9 Foosa
Brown rug
4 bow ties, the kind that are stretchable on elastic
2 signal flags for Private
Summer/Warm Weather Uniform
The MBS uniform policy requires that students begin to wear the summer/warm weather uniform  on APRIL 24th. Please check the Family Handbook for warm weather uniform requirements. Remember ALL uniforms, both school and Phys Ed must be purchased through Flynn & O'Hara. This date may change should the weather turn warmer earlier.
- We ask parents of girls to please note the requirement for the length of kilts and jumpers (no more than 2 inches above the knee). Even though many girls wear shorts under their kilts and jumpers, we ask that all kilts and jumpers measure at the required length. Thank you for your assistance with the matter.
- All students must tuck in their shirts.
- The used uniform closet is open on Monday and Friday each week. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN USED UNIFORMS THAT ARE STAINED, SOILED, AND BLEACHED. We are receiving a large quantity of uniforms that cannot be re-sold/re-worn. Please dispose of those uniforms, please do not donate any uniforms with the MBS logo. Thank you for your cooperation.
Athletics 
Upcoming Games:
Practices will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-5pm.
If you have not turned in a Sports Physical and/or Sports Fee($40), please do so ASAP.
***The 4/6 game against Lighthouse Christian has been postponed.***
Lacrosse:
Upcoming Games:
Practices will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays 3:30-5pm.
If you have not turned in a Sports Physical and/or Sports Fee($40), please do so ASAP.
We are actively searching for another coach or two who would be willing to help with the Girls Lacrosse Program. Please email me for more info.
Functional Training:
***ATTENTION***We have decided to run one class(3:30-4:15pm), at this time there is no need for 2 separate classes. If we get more interested participants, we will possibly separate the classes at that time. Thanks!!!
Mr. Jarmon and Mrs. Kukel have decided to start a 6-week Functional training class after school for grades 2nd -8th (3:30-4:15pm). We will meet every Tuesday beginning March 7th. During the 6 weeks we will cover everything from proper form, nutrition, goal setting and progressions just to name a few.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Jarmon or Mrs. Kukel!
Counseling Corner
Each year, I am required to teach lessons from our Diocese curriculum guide to educate our students. We use a program called, "Keeping Our Promises- For the Sake of God's Children". Over the next month, I will be in each grade focusing on Trusted Adults, Appropriate Boundaries, 
Safe Environments, Good Touch/Bad Touch, and Secrets. I will use age appropriate lessons while speaking with our children. I strongly encourage the children to talk more about this at home with their parents/guardians. Parents, please never hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns about the material we discuss. [email protected]
This past week, I met with Pre-4, K and 1st grade. In these grades I discussed trusted adults, appropriate boundaries, strangers, safe-touch, secrets and being in charge of our bodies. I stressed the need to talk with trusted adults and the need to have safety talk with parents, often. We read a book, "No, Go, Tell, Keeping Our Kids Safe". This book is written by a local author, Liz Colender. Parents of the younger children, we take for granted the phone numbers stored in our phones. It is so important that your child memorizes your cell phone numbers! Please talk with your children about these topics!
Below is a link from Parent Magazine with tips on talking to our children about this topic.
http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/stranger-safety/talking-to-kids--teens-about-safety--abduction/
School Wide Community Service Project
Our 7th grade student Hannah Short has organized our 3rd Trimester Service Project. From April 5-7 MBS will collect items for the Humane Society. We are looking for the following items: Old Bath Towels, Clothes Detergent, Pet Toys, Canned Cat/Dog food, Cat Litter, Newspaper. We will have a collection spot in each pod from April 5-7th. Thanks to Hannah Short for organizing this Community Service Project!!
Library Program
Our Spring Book Fair is scheduled for May 1st to 5th
Please consider volunteering. It's a fun, easy way to earn F.I.P. hours to be applied to this school year!
Please note the "Hit The Books" Shorebirds baseball game date is scheduled for Friday, May 12th. We will receive the tickets closer to the date & I will provide more information when I receive it. Thank you!
Non-Mbs Flyers
All non-MBS flyers will be listed here as links on the digital version of the newsletter.
Important Dates
April
6th "Magic Tree House; Knight at Dawn", 6:30 p.m.
12th Easter Holiday Begins - 12:10 Dismissal
13th - 21st Easter Holiday - School Closed
28th, 29th "Madagascar", 7:00 p.m.
30th "Madagascar", 3:00 p.m.
PARISH NEWS
St. John Neumann
Confirmation 2017
Please
change your calendars for the May gathering from Mother's Day, May 14th, to May 7th same time and place. Also kindly make sure that they have their Gifts of the Holy Spirit assignment completed so that they can be presented.
Parents of 2nd graders
Our next gathering will be for rehearsal Wednesday 26 April beginning promptly at 6:00PM. The more you practice with your child receiving the Eucharist properly at home, the faster the practice will go. I also need your child's height in inches to
[email protected]
WWWJ@SJN
What - Wednesday Walk With Jesus
When -
Every Wednesday in Lent beginning on Ash Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Where
- The church aisles of St. John Neumann will be our labyrinth as we walk side by side with Jesus opening our hearts to Him alone.
Why
- Want to walk in with your issues and walk out with new direction?
How -
Labyrinth walking is one of the simplest forms of focused meditation.
A labyrinth is an important tool that can offer a spiritual awakening. It is a help in discovering what God is calling us to do with our lives and depending on Him rather than depending on ourselves, things and people outside.
**Bring your children if you'd like so that they too may walk, do their homework, or watch a video in the library.
Easter Basket Project 2017 to Benefit Seton Center and Diakonia Sponsored By Religious Education
As we continue our journey during this season of Lent, the youth of our parish invite you to lend a helping hand to families in need by participating in the Easter Basket Project 2017. Over the past several years, countless individuals have generously given of their time, talent and treasures for this project. The project provides a memorable Easter experience for many young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy a tradition many of us may take for granted. Please prayerfully reflect on this service opportunity and make a donation. May God continue to bless you during the Lenten and Easter seasons, and throughout the year.
Our students will put the baskets together for delivery and pick up for the many organizations. Last year we were able to make 115 baskets due to your generosity.
Some ideas for items to include to make fun and useful baskets:
Traditional Easter Candy (Must be individually wrapped)
Markers
Coloring Books Paperback Game Books
Crayons Small Toys
Toothbrush/Toothpaste Stickers
Pez Dispensers Card Games
Pocket sized Games Teddy Bears or Bunnies (small)
Children's Socks PREFILLED Plastic Easter Eggs
*The baskets are not large so PLEASE no large items - keep everything at the short compact size!
St. Jude the Apostle
Stations of the Cross
will be held every Friday during Lent at 4 p.m. in the Church.
The Knights of Columbus will have their Fish Dinners every Friday during Lent in the Parish Life Center. Please read the bulletin for more details.
Tenebrae - the Service of Shadows
St. Jude's will celebrate the
Tenebrae service on Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Church.
Tenebrae is the Latin word for "shadows" or "darkness." Based on a tradition of celebrations from the Divine Office beginning in the 12
th century,
Tenebrae is celebrated during Holy Week as a meditation on the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ. A principle feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles, symbolizing Christ's death. The Psalms are divided into a series of Nocturns, which are chanted and recited by cantor and congregation. Readings include "Lamentations," the writings of St. John Chrysostom, and the letters of St. Paul.
All are invited to attend. Please bring a flashlight. St. Jude The Apostle Church is located at 152 Tulip Dr., Lewes DE.
All are invited to a Praise & Worship night on Friday, April 7th at 7 p.m. in the Church. The musical group ' Mercy' will lead us in song as we prepare our hearts for Holy Week.
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