Important dates for the 2017-2018 School Year:
November
7
NO School for students - Faculty PD
10 Veterans Day (Assembly 1:30 p.m. -
NEW time)
15 Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m. (Parent/Teacher Conf. 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm)
16 Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m. (Parent/Teacher Conf. 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm)
Operation Christmas Child Ends
17 Operation Christmas Child Packaging Party
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast 1:30 pm
22 Early Dismissal 11:30 a.m.
23 NO SCHOOL
24 NO SCHOOL
December 1
Photo Retake/Absentee Day 8:30-9:30 a.m.
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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Walking with Purpose - Join Walking with Purpose for a talk and reception on November 9th featuring Lisa Brenninkmeyer. Click
HERE for more information.
Lots going on within the Parish! Read more here:
Diocesan Catholic Service Corps Service Opportunity:
Al's Angels Thanksgiving Meal Bin Pack, Saturday, November 11:
Al's Angels needs help from the Catholic Service Corps with their annual Thanksgiving Meal Bin Pack at 315 Seaview Avenue, Bridgeport. Volunteers are needed for three shifts, 6am-9am, 9am-12noon, and 12noon-2pm (truck loading and delivery). This is open to those who are 12 and older -- for those who are not in high school, a parent must accompany them.
Never too young to serve!
"Parents" Rosary
Join our "Parents" Rosary led by St. Aloysius Parents - Children/siblings welcome!
Wednesdays from September-June
8:15 AM Chapel
Contact: Mary Ellen Meyer
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
KINDERGARTEN FOR SIBLINGS: Please note that applications for siblings who would like to attend Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year should be submitted as soon as possible.
Applications will be accepted through November 9th for the "Early Decision" Cohort 1 of applicants. Please return applications to Maria Naughton, along with a $100 check made payable to, "St. Aloysius School."
After November 9th, we will begin scheduling Kindergarten screenings through early January. Click
HERE for the Application for Enrollment.
COMING SOON:
Parent Ambassador Program - Parents are needed to help us reach out to local preschools in an effort to spread the word about St. Aloysius School. If you are interested, email me at [email protected] or stop by my office to discuss this opportunity.
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Blessings!
Father Rob blessed our own St. Aloysius statue which is now located in the
main school hallway. Following the blessing of St. Aloysius, Father Rob visited every classroom in the building to bless them as well.
Operation Christmas Child
St. Aloysius kicked off the traditional Operation Christmas Child event. This project of Samaritans Purse demonstrates God's love to impoverished children worldwide. Please click
HERE to learn how your class can contribute and help make Christmas extra special for so many children.
NEWSFLASH!
Yearbook 2018 Information is here.
Celebrating the moments that matter!
And please feel free to share your favorite photos with us to be considered for the yearbook. Please email your photos to us at:
[email protected]. Thanks!!
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]"
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!
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We know our teachers are great teachers, but here are some things you don't know.
This week featuring Mrs. DeSouza
(7th Grade)
- Do you prefer a mountain hideaway or beach house? I grew up living close to Cape Cod and the Islands, so a beach house is definitely preferable over mountain hideaway!
2. What motivates you to work hard?
My students and my son, Xavier. When I see how hard my students work, I remember my own goals. Xavier makes me want to be the best version of myself.
3.
If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to and why?
That is a loaded question! I would suppose a proper answer would be somewhere a long, long time ago; however, I would LOVE to go back and relive my son's first year. He is growing up so fast, and I just want to snuggle with the tiny baby he once was...what mom wouldn't want that back for a little while?
4. If you could do anything for a day, what would it be?
I would love to sit in on a song writing session or a recording session. Either would be fascinating. Who wouldn't want to see the process of a song being created?
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Angel Fund
Please make your 2017-18 Angel Fund donation today!
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Our Halloween parade was a great success! I want to thank the parents for their enthusiasm and for joining us for snacks & refreshments.
Fr. Rob graced us by blessing our statue of St. Aloysius and reminded the students that Pope Benedict XIII declared Aloysius de Gonzaga, to be the patron saint of young students. In addition, Fr. Rob blessed each classroom, the gym and playground. Let's keep those blessings in our hearts as we do our best with our studies this year!
Wednesday we remembered All Saints Day. It was a day to honor all of the holy men and women who have gone before us and devoted their daily living to loving God and walking in His ways. We, as Catholics, have the same call and we must believe that we, too, can be saints. Thursday was All Souls Day and we remembered all of those in our families who have died.
On Friday, November 10th at 1:30 p.m., we invite all our families and Veterans to our annual Veterans Day Assembly. If you are a Veteran or know of a Veteran who would like to participate and share a few words about their service, please contact the office at [email protected]. We ask participating Veterans to arrive at 1:00 pm. We will thank our America's Veterans for bravely doing what they were called to do so we can safely do what we're free to do!
Let's wish a Family Fun Day to those who have signed up to cheer on the Sound Tigers as they take on Springfield this weekend!
One last note, please be sure to check out the NEW After School Clubs being offered for Session II (Please Click Here) which begins the week of December 3rd. Flyers can also be found in the main school lobby
Mr. Bardhyl Gjoka
Principal
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Please be sure sign-up for Parent/Teacher conferences, which will be held on November 15-16. The sheets located outside your child's classroom. If for any reason you are unable to come, please contact your classroom teacher to set up a mutually agreeable time.
Grade 1 - Exciting Event!
Join Grade One for our very special "Starry Story Night" on November 3rd. Click
HERE
for flyer.
Kindergarten News
Click
HERE to read the
Kindergarten Newsletter.
WOW! Check out all the great Halloween costumes on display as our students took the traditional walk around the block! Click
HERE to see those photos.
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Important HSA Events
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HSA November Calendar
5th Grader, Sophia Villa and her family would like to invite you to their restaurant,
Casa
Villa Restaurant, on
November 15th from 5pm-9pm to ENJOY a delicious margarita and true Mexican food!
30% of the total amount
spent will be donated to
Angel Fund.
PLEASE continue to send your business cards and information so we can build a business directory for our school community.
BECOME PART OF ST. A's GREEN TEAM
St. Aloysius is now a member of the
CONNECTICUT GREEN LEAF SCHOOLS Program
and we are looking for parents who want to participate in our Green Team
Our goals:
Provide effective environmental and sustainability education
Improve the health and wellness of students and staff
Reduce environmental impact and cost of the resources used in the school...please click HERE for more information and to join our team!
11/18 - St. Aloysius School Broadway Outing!
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
ONLY 2 TICKETS LEFT!
Tickets now on sale! Click
HERE for more information.
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Athletics Corner
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GO BULLDOGS!
Basketball sign-up forms are now available!
Please register by November 7th.
See below:
Click
HERE for the Basketball Registration Form
Click
HERE for the Girls Varsity - grade 7 & 8
Click HERE for the Girls Junior Varsity - grade 5 & 6
Click
HERE for the Boys Varsity - grade 7 & 8
Click HERE for the Boys Junior Varsity - grade 5 & 6
Students must fill out a Permission to Travel Form - HERE
Practices will start November 13
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