Mission Statement
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School, serving students in the eight sponsoring parishes of the region in grades pre-kindergarten to eight, is dedicated to excellence in education by developing life-long learners and leaders. We foster a faith-filled environment in partnership with families, emphasizing reverence, respect, and personal responsibility in the traditional spirit of Christian teaching.
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| Parent News & Muse May 11, 2017 Phone: 410-208-1600 Fax: 410-208-4957 |
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
"Think about it: When we are too self-confident, we are more fragile - much more fragile. Always with the Lord, with the Lord! And when we say "with the Lord," we mean with the Eucharist, with the Bible, with prayer...but also with the family, with our mother, also with her, because she is the one who brings us to the Lord; she is the mother, she is the one who knows everything."
Pope Francis, May 18, 2013
100TH ANNIVERSARY of Our Lady of Fatima/May Procession
On May 22nd, our school will (weather permitting) observe the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima. During our devotional observance, we will process with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima around the exterior of our school building. While processing, we will sing Marian hymns and pray devotional prayers to Our Lady of Fatima. The procession will begin at 9:00 a.m. Following the procession 2 students who have recently received their First Holy Communion will crown a statue of Our Lady. All are invited to attend.
BOOST
-- or Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today -- provides state-funded scholarships for some students who are eligible for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program to attend eligible nonpublic schools. Awards are granted based on household income, with the lowest income served first. In late March 2017, the BOOST Program was renewed for the 2017-2018 school year. (Please see the flyer in today's Thursday folder). Eligibility is determined by family size and income. All families who qualify for free or reduced meals are strongly encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is June 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m.
NEW HIRE
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School is pleased to announce that Mrs. McKaylee Prochazka will be joining our staff as the middle school English and language arts teacher. Mrs. Prochazka is the wife of Mr. Antonin Prochazka and mother of three children, Isabella (2 years old) and Sophia (2nd grade) and William (1st grade). Mrs. Prochazka holds a Master of Science degree in Education and Curriculum. She also holds an Advanced Professional Certificate with endorsements in reading and special education. In addition, she has sixteen years of teaching experience at the middle and high school levels and has extensive experience with STEM and the Maryland Standards for English Language Arts. Mrs. Prochazka is currently the chair of the science department at Wicomico High School. We are prayerfully grateful to have had outstanding applicants for the position. We welcome Mrs. Prochazka to our staff and we ask for prayers for her as she moves forward in God's plan for her.
Congratulations to the following students who have earned Scholastic Recognition by achieving Honor Roll status for two consecutive marking terms:
Brendon Bradford
Julia Carlson
Nicholas Cullen
Mia Diehl
Adam Gardner
Henry Grote
Kayden Hamby
Griffin Jones
Julia Kozma
William Kozma
Ryan McLaughlin
Luke Mergott
Audrey Mumford
Sandra Pawlowska
Tyler Pursel
Julia Rial
Tatum Vorsteg
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Katherine Abbott
James Barrett
Emma Berrie
Bridget Cooper
Logan Haffner
Peyton Hagy
Tiffany Hayes
Sawyer Hudson
Ryan Kilroy
Kayla McManus
Jonathan Mitchell
Callum Neely
Amelia Nicola
Hayes Peterson
Tristyn Piperno
Hannah Short
Ashten Snelsire
Caroline Taylor
Gavin Vent
William Weis
Grace Windon
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Taylor Barrett
Morgan Carlson
Christian Clark
Riley Custodio
Jessica Delisi
Nicole DiAmico
Julianna Fohner
Kennedy Hamby
Lilly Jones
Eleni Kangas
Thomas Kangas
Lauren Kemp
Samantha McManus
Mary Mergott
Emily Selba
Jacob Shoup
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Today, at 6:00 p.m., our school community will recognize our students who have earned honor roll status for two consecutive marking terms. A special banquet will be served in our students' honor that will be prepared and served by Mio Fratello Italian Steakhouse, West Fenwick, DE. (Bryan and Angela Keith).
Benefits of a Catholic School Education
The following came to us from Mrs. Abby Clark (Parent of MBS students Christian, Caiden and Grace).
"Mr. Record and Mrs. MacPherson,
I meant to share this earlier and neglected to write this email. My memory was jogged this evening as Caiden and I attended St. Ann's rehearsal for his 1st Holy Communion. A few weeks ago, kids receiving their 1st Holy Communion at St. Ann's or Our Lady of Guadalupe attended a retreat at the church. It was a very large group of children.
I must say how proud I was of the 4 MBS students (Carly, Tripp, Lyla and Caiden) that day. The DRE, Father Klevance and Father Castello quizzed the group on various topics about the Bible and the Catholic Church. Your MBS students knew every answer at every turn. Their eager hands waved endlessly in hopes of answering the questions that others didn't know.
I was quietly proud and so impressed as were all the adults in attendance.
Just thought you should know....they definitely know their stuff! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!"
Thank you, Mrs. Clark for your positive feedback!
WBOC and Delmarva Life
Our commercial is up and running on WBOC-TV, our local CBS affiliate in the Delmarva area. We will be promoting our Pre-K Open House. Radio spots on 102.5 FM and banner ads on
www.wboc.com will also be running concurrently. Please be on the lookout for our ads and be sure to share our event to friends and family. Also be sure to tune in to "Delmarva Life" on WBOC-TV on May 16th from 5-6 p.m. as MBS will be featured in a profile on the show.
Pre-K 3 & 4 Open House
Please join us for our Preschool Open House, Sunday May 2
1st
from 1-3 p.m. at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. Laying the foundation for learning in a fun-filled and faith-focused environment, Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School develops a passion for learning that prepares children both socially and academically, all within a nurturing and Catholic-centered learning environment. For more information, visit our website or call Lisa Edmunds, Director of Admissions 410-208-1600. Please share with friends and family. We are also sharing this event on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/mostblessedsacramentcatholicschool.
CONGRATULATIONS 
MaryAnn and Madalynne Rutzler were recent recipients of the Family of God Award from the Girls Scouts. The girls received their recognition from Bishop Malooly at a special event held at St. Margaret of Scotland Church in Bear, DE. Congratulations, girls!
Bus Invoices
Bus invoices have been mailed. A reminder that all payments were due May 1, 2017. After that date, the $25.00 late charge will be assessed.
Spring Musical, Madagascar
DVD order forms will be in today's Thursday folder. DVD's are $10.00 each.
MBS STREAM Night
: Important Dates
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 o
f 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!
MBS STREAM Night will be held on May 24th at 6:00 p.m.
2017 Mother's Day Flower and Plant Sale
Don't forget the MBS flower and plant sale is tomorrow, Friday May 12, 2017!! Show mom how
much you care by purchasing a flower or plant for her for Mother's Day. Vegetable plants and herbs will also be available for purchase, along with beautiful hanging baskets. Parents are welcome to shop or money can be sent in with students. Please send only cash or checks. No credit cards will be accepted. Sales will begin at 9:00 A.M. Individual flowers will be $5.00, hanging baskets will be $20.00 and herbs/veggie plants will be $3.00.
2017-18 Home & School Association Executive Board Nominations
In today's Thursday folder, you will find a ballot for 2017-2018 Home & School Association Executive Board nominations. The results of the election of our new officers will take place on Wednesday, May 24th at 5p.m. in the library at our final general meeting of the year. This meeting will be immediately followed by our STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts & Math) Night. We encourage all to attend. Please return your ballots by May 23th.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Parsons or Jeannie Rial.
We thank our 2016-17 officers for their dedicated service to our school this year.
2017-2018 Officers
Past President: Jeannie Rial
President: Michelle Parsons
Nominees:
Vice-President: Saron Hand
Secretary: Kristin Hudson
Treasurer: Rick Deale
Early Childhood (Pre-K-1) Rep: Kim Hill
Primary Grade (2-5) Rep: Kris Hagy Tammy Nock
Middle School (6-8) Rep: Christy Windon
Are you looking for FIP hours? HSA needs a few volunteers to get things ready for S.T.R.E.A.M. night. This project can be done, at your convenience, in the next two weeks. Please contact
[email protected]
if interested.
Thank you so much for all of your support this year with the Box Tops fundraiser!!
Our school earned over $1500 with your help! Please send in any that you have at home before summer break begins so we can send in another box for this year. Keep collecting them over break and ask everyone you know to help. Sometimes co-workers, fellow parishioners and family members already collect them but aren't sure where to donate them. We will gladly take them! Thank you again...they really add up quickly.
Summer/Warm Weather Uniform
We are now in the Spring uniform season. Please refer to the family handbook for guidelines. You may purchase new uniforms from Flynn O'Hara www.flynnohara.com.
- The used uniform closet is open on Monday and Friday each week. PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN USED UNIFORMS THAT ARE STAINED, SOILED, OR 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
Softball:
Congratulations to all the players and coaches and thank you for such an awesome season!!!
Uniforms should be laundered and turned in by Monday, May 15th.
Lacrosse:
Upcoming Games:
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Monday, 5/15/17
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@ St. Francis (Fruitland Falcons field)
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The game will be played at the Fruitland Falcons field, the address is:
207 S Brown St, Fruitland, MD 21826
Sports Recognition Program:
The Spring Sports Recognition program will be held on Friday, May 19th at 8:30. Family members are more than welcome to attend and celebrate with us!
Marine Corp Fitness Challenge:
Students in grades 2-8 participated in the Marine Corp Fitness Challenge two weeks ago. On Friday, May 19th at 9:15 we will honor our students in the cafeteria with a small ceremony to hand out certificates and awards. The ceremony will follow the Spring Sports Recognition program.
Field Day:
Field Day 2017 is fast approaching, this year the PreK-3 to 2nd Grade will participate on Tuesday, June 6th and 3rd to 7th Grade will participate on Wednesday, June 7th. Both days we will begin at 8:50am.
Each class has picked a t-shirt color to wear on Field Day, color assignments are:
Day 1- Day 2-
Pre K 3: Orange 3rd: Yellow
Pre K 4: Red 4th: Purple
K: Blue 5th: Red
1st: Purple 6th: Green
2nd: Yellow 7th: Blue
***8th graders are more than welcome to come volunteer their time, but I need a note from a parent/guardian. Please do not drop off a student without our prior knowledge.
More information will be heading your way in the next week. If you would like to volunteer your time to help during the day, please send me and email with the day, child's class and availability. Thanks!
Counseling Corner
This past week, I met with grades Pre-4, K and 1
st. We did a lesson on Self-Control, which is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit this month. I showed a video called, "On the Farm/Preschool/I can show self-control." This video discussed the importance of thinking before we act. This video reminded everyone that God gave us the 10 Commandments to help us with self-control. We discussed examples of times we need to practice self-control. I stressed the importance of using our words when we are stressed, mad or frustrated. We practiced breathing to calm down and gain self-control in times of need.
Last week, the 8
th
grade had a presentation from the Jesse Klump Memorial Foundation. Please look over their website for more information about this great organization.
http://www.choosetolivemaryland.org/
The 8
th grade heard information about the suicide rates in the area, warning signs that people may be giving if they are thinking about suicide and how to reach out for help if they or their friend are in need. The students left with the MD Youth Crisis Line, which is 1-800-422-0009, their website is
http://www.help4mdyouth.org/
The NetFlix series, 13 Reasons Why, came up in conversation. A note from Kim Klump went home to all 8
th graders about this series. If you need any information about this series please contact me at
[email protected] . The pro's, it is opening a door of conversation about Mental Health and suicide. The con's, it is heavy, graphic content, among some other criticisms. It is highly recommended that if your child is watching this, you are watching it with them to discuss what is being seen.
Health Suite News
Dear Parents:
The Religious Education curriculum for our
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington,
Becoming Disciples, includes instruction for students in the area of family life
and that includes human reproduction. On Monday, May 15th, our students in
5th grade will be taught the Family Life unit of instruction as part of their religious education. The instruction in the area of human reproduction will be provided by our school nurse, Mrs. Carlson for the girls and Dr. Cory Carpenter for the boys. The curriculum that will be taught has been approved by the Diocese and the National Conference of Catholic Bishops and the materials being used are those associated with our Religious Education textbook.
Please understand that the focus of the instruction is found in the Church's teaching that our bodies are temples of God's love and that we are obligated to treat our bodies and the bodies of others with respect and reverence. Human reproductive organs are explained as the means by which love is shared in a marital relationship. Abstinence, until marriage, is taught as our obligation to show respect for our bodies and the bodies of others. The birth process is explained as the culmination of God's love for us, His people. This is an excellent instructional program that is infused with reference to Sacred Scripture and the Church's teachings on chastity and modesty. The specific materials to be used are available for your review and inspection in the office.
Please note: Parents will receive two copies of the parental permission form, one to keep at home and one to be returned to school by May 8th.
Library Program
Thank you for supporting our Book Fair with your time and purchases! It was a great success & we truly appreciate it! Thank you to our numerous book fair volunteers who helped set it up, helped our students during the fair & helped to pack it all up. We truly couldn't do it without you!
Please note the
"Hit The Books" Shorebirds baseball game date is Sunday, June 11th at 2:05 p.m.
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
May
11 Scholastic Recognition Banquet 6:00 p.m.
16 Bishop Malooly visit to MBS
21 Pre-K 3 & 4 Open House 1-3 p.m.
22 May Procession Prayer Service
23 Piano Recital, 6:00 p.m.
24 S.T.R.E.A.M. Night 6:00-8:00 p.m.
27 Early Dismissal 12:10 p.m.
29 School Closed- Memorial Day
PARISH NEWS
St. John Neumann
Our next Confirmation gathering will be Thursday 22 June at 6:30PM at SJN in the library.
St. John Neumann invites children to
Maker Fun Factory VBS: Created by God, Built for a Purpose.
A summer kids' event called
Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School from
July 10th to 14th. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them-and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God's love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they'll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the Funshop Finale that gets everyone involved in living what they've learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at 11:45AM.
Maker Fun Factory is for kids from
K to 5th grades or 5-10 years of age and will run from
9:00 AM to 12 Noon each day. The cost is
$35/camper and $15 for each additional sibling. The fun will take place at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. For more information call 410-208-2854.
St. Jude the Apostle
ADORATION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT,EXPOSED UPON THE ALTAR AROUND THE CLOCK,
FROM MONDAY 6 AM UNTIL SATURDAY 12 NOON, AND ON SUNDAY FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM
AT ST. JUDE THE APOSTLE PARISH ADORATION CHAPEL 152 TULIP DRIVE, LEWES, DE 19958
Do you feel called to spend some quiet time with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament?
St. Jude the Apostle Parish is humbly grateful for the gift of perpetual adoration - for the several thousands of visits per month to our Eucharistic Chapel.
You do not have to be a member of St. Jude's to come and adore, nor do you have to be formally assigned to an hour of adoration to participate. You can come to the chapel any time, day or night - whether for a few minutes, an hour, or more - where Jesus Our Savior waits to speak with you, to hear and to answer your praise and gratitude, your sorrows, joys, and petitions.
We thank Our Eucharistic Lord and His Mother for the very large and generous response to the call to adore Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, which will continue to bring immeasurable blessings to those who adore, to our parishes, the Church, and the world. And we thank the many, many persons who come to the Chapel around the clock to worship Our Eucharistic Lord.
If you do feel led to sign up for a specific hour of adoration, please call 302-703-2419 to make that arrangement.
"Every holy hour we make so pleases the Heart of Jesus that it is recorded in heaven and retold for all eternity." Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta
"Jesus Himself is calling you to spend one special hour with him each week." Saint Pope John Paul II
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Vision Statement
Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School provides rigorous and technologically relevant instruction that is intentionally integrated with Catholic identity. Together, as Pastors, administrators, teachers and parents, we nurture the development of the mind, the body, and the soul, in each of our students. Our students are able to make sound decisions based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and modeled upon the lives of the saints. As a faith and learning community, we teach students a passion for the truth and a love for discovery and knowledge. Our students are prepared to relate their Catholic faith to their culture and actively live their faith as members of the greater community.
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