St. A's Update 10/13/2017

Mission Statement

St. Aloysius School is a community rooted in Catholic teachings and values,

devoted to academic excellence, and committed to serving others.

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Important Dates

Important dates for the 2017-2018 School Year:

October 15

Public Open House - 11:00 - 12:30 PM

October 16 and 17

Lifetouch Photos taken in School

October 17

Mom's Night Out

October 25

Early Dismissal - Teacher PD

St. Aloysius Catholic Church

Click for: Parish Bulletin

Our "Never Too Young to Serve" ministry for families has undertaken a special project with the Department of Children and Families in Norwalk. Please consider a donation to help St. A's create a warm and inviting space for children in crisis.

We are collecting specific items and cash donations towards items that need to be purchased to brighten a very institutional children's room. This is a perfect way for you to involve your children in helping to select a gently used item from your home or to shop for a new one.

On Sunday, October 15, we will gather together at the Hospitality Coffee after the 10:00 am Mass for item drop off and our children will work together to create a communal art piece for display in the room.

Sign up below to help on this project by donating/sponsoring items AND sign your child(ren) up to participate in the communal art project!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dafad2caafb6-never9

Questions, contact project coordinators, Adrienne Fulk ([email protected]) or Kelly Lavigne ([email protected])

Our Lady of Fatima Centennial Prayer

O Sweet Mother of God, Ever Virgin Mary, Our Dear Lady of Fatima, we lift up our prayers to you during this Centennial Celebration. When the Angel Gabriel announced God's plan, you listened attentively with a receptive heart to the call of Heaven. By your FIAT, our Savior entered into the world and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Now in our generation you have become the voice of the Holy Spirit, instructing the world with the Truth about sin, righteousness and judgement. May we embrace your call to repent with a truly contrite spirit and to enthrone God as the rightful King of our souls and our families. O Queen of Peace, may your Immaculate Heart triumph and may the Church be strengthened to defend the faithful against the many errors of this age. May we heed your call to not fear, but to entrust ourselves more completely to your Divine Son, Jesus. May our heartfelt recitation of the Rosary and contemplation of its mysteries help to renew our zeal for the salvation of souls and the Christian renewal of this world.

Amen.

"Parents" Rosary

Join our "Parents" Rosary led by St. Aloysius Parents - All are Welcome!

Wednesdays from September-June

8:15 AM Chapel

Contact: Mary Ellen Meyer

[email protected]

School Notes

Please Note Our New School Email Addresses

We are transitioning to a new email address for all staff and students. Please use the following naming protocol when emailing teachers: "[email protected]"

Example: [email protected]. Thank you for your support as we make this change.

Do you have news to share?

Please email pictures and information to us at [email protected] by noon on Thursday to be included in that week's newsletter. Thank you!

Admissions and Counseling News

Please continue to spread the word about our Open House. Families can pre-register at www.sasncct.org. Walk-ins welcome.

Many thanks today to Ms. Linnane for today's High School Fair which was a great success. Students had the opportunity to meet students and admissions directors, and ask questions. They should have lots of literature to share with you at home.

Trinity Catholic Students and St. Aloysius alumni Junior Emily Sluga and Sophmore Class Vice President Sean Oates spoke with current students at the annual St.Aloysius School Fair.

Clothing Drive

Eighth graders Ava Stone and Cayla Funari are collecting new and gently used clothes from October 11-25th for the children of Fairfield County. Please click HERE to learn how you can help.

Help For The U.S. Virgin Islands!

Students Charlotte McGinness and Norah McNichols are seeking donations.

The Virgin Islands have just been hit with two very devastating hurricanes, Irma and Maria. With many towns destructed and damaged they need all the help they can get! We are collecting donations to help those in need.

All donations will be donated to Holy Cross Catholic Church located in St. Croix.
The due date for all donations will be on Thursday October 19.
Donations can be made in cash or checks, made payable to Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Donation jar will be at the main office.
If you have any questions just contact Charlotte McGinness or Norah McNichols

We know our teachers are great teachers, but here are some things you don't know.

This week featuring Mrs. Latham

(4th Grade)

1.) If you could take your students on a field trip anywhere, where would you take them ?

If I could take a class anywhere on a field trip, I would to go Europe. I would love to travel to the different countries and explore the museums, cultures, all while enjoying learning about the history.

2.) What do you like to do on rainy days?

On rainy days, I try my hardest to be productive and clean, but I usually end up binge watching my favorite shows (lots of HGTV), or I do love to curl up and read a good book!

3.) What fictional character do you wish you could meet?

If I could meet any fictional character, I would like to meet Charlotte from Charlotte's Web. We are currently reading this book in class, and I feel that Charlotte is the epitome of a fantastic friend, and has a such positive outlook on life.

4.) What is your favorite season?

It is tough to pick a favorite season...while I do love summer and visiting the beach, I would have to say my favorite season is fall. I love the beautiful colors of the leaves, the changing temperature, and my two favorite holidays are in the fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving.

2017-2018 Calendar

Please click here for a copy of the calendar.

October 13, 2017

Dear Parents,

This past Monday we celebrated Columbus Day. How Columbus and his crew and all of the explorers were able to navigate unchartered seas is an amazing thought to contemplate - without access to the

modern technology that we have. Their pure determination and trust are lessons to be learned. Let us take some time to contemplate the accomplishments, and thank God for the pure grit and work ethic needed to put new lands on the map!

We want to thank all our families who joined us in the Parish Homecoming Fest. It was truly a success! The weather held out and it was just a great time; especially with our Bulldog Mascot playing the drums!

Please check your mail in the coming days for Terra Nova test results. We mailed out student scores today.

The After School Clubs are underway and are doing extremely well! Robotics Engineering, Indoor tennis, American Girl Doll Club, Homework Club, Volleyball, Art Sculpture Club, Chess (competitive meet scheduled on October 29 th at All Saints School), Band and Book Bunch seem to be flying! There will be many more interesting Clubs to come in Session 2 beginning the week of December 2nd!

Today, Friday, October 13 th , is a very special day in the Catholic Church. We celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima/Our Lady of the Rosary. It marks the 100 th Anniversary of the appearance of Our Lady to young children in Fatima, Portugal. Reciting the Rosary is a very poignant tool. Each Friday try to sit with your children and lead them in rosary. It is a sacred time with great reverence and great trust that their prayers will be answered. Take the time today to join the millions of Catholics throughout the world and join together in this devotion. May this beautiful weather warm you inside and outside!

Most importantly, please tell your family and friends that we will be holding our Open House, this Sunday, October 15 th from 11:00-12:30 pm. Activities for siblings will be provided! Parents, YOU are our best advertising tool! We thank you in advance!

God Bless You!

Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka

Principal

Class Notes

Kindergarten Newsletter click HERE

Important HSA Events

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED PUMPKINS AND PUMPKIN DECORATING SUPPLIES to the Parish Homecoming Fest! It was a HUGE success!

10/17 - Mom's Night Out - click HERE for more information.

11/18 - St. Aloysius School Broadway Outing!

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Tickets now on sale! Click HERE for more information.

11/4 - Sound Tigers Family Fun Day - Click HERE for flyer

PARENT-TO-PARENT UPDATE

PLEASE continue to send your business cards and information so we can build a business directory for our school community.

Athletics Corner

GO BULLDOGS!

It was a great week of running. The Bulldogs enjoyed their last Blazer meet at Waveny on Wednesday where lightning fast Charlotte McGinness walked away with a First Place ribbon for 5th grade girls. Thursday's Merwin Meadows meet was Bulldog strong with Riley Stenger and Kathleen Naughton holding steady in first and second place respectively among 8th grade girls, Charlotte McGinness inching up to first place, 5th grade girls, and 8th grader, Clay Manley breaking into third place for the first time in our Fairchester competition this Fall.