Important dates for the 2017-2018 School Year:
November
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 Packing 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.
14 Christmas Pageant at St. Aloysius Church. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
(Note new date and time)
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
We look forward to meeting with you next week during Parent/Teacher Conferences. If either date does not work for you, please contact your child's teacher to schedule an alternate date and time.
As we approach parent/teacher conferences next week, please be mindful of our Catholic values and teachings. We are all here for a common goal which is the happiness and safety of our children. Our community of faculty, students and parents is what makes our school successful. We should all take pride in how we treat one another!
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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
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!
We need families to help us fill 30 baskets for needy families for Thanksgiving. Help make Thanksgiving for these families from Norwalk and Bridgeport truly special. Click
HERE for more information. Drop-off is Sunday, November 19. Sign-up Genius Link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dafad2caafb6-thanksgiving1
PARISH BLOOD DRIVE
Please Join the Parish Blood Drive on Friday, November 24. Click
HERE for more information.
"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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| Admissions and Counseling News
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DEADLINE FOR EARLY DECISION APPROACHING: We are thankful for the sibling Kindergarten applications that have come in, and we are especially pleased that our school continues to attract new families who have applied from surrounding towns. Be sure to submit sibling applications for Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year as soon as possible to ensure early decision, and a confirmed spot for next year.
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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S.L.A.M (Student Leadership and Mentorship) is continuing to give back to our school by serving as walking buddies each morning, announcement crew is saying the morning announcements, and helping out as athletic assistants with our home volleyball games. Thanks to Mrs. Pignataro, SLAM participants now have special SLAM sashes to wear when we participate during school-wide activities.
This week, our leadership training continued as we had a SLAM meeting on November 8th. We did a team building activity and watched a TED talk. The TED talks that we watched this week was "Lead like the Great Conductors" by Itay Talgam. He tells us how conductors have one of the hardest forms of leadership: creating perfect harmony without making a sound. He also teaches us how there are different ways leaders take charge but should always work as a team.
On November 10th ,SLAM students will be assisting the school to honor all veterans at our school assembly. SLAM students will be presenting a white table, which displays symbols which honors those brave men and women who have served in the Armed Services. The symbols include:
- A round table to show concern for the injured and missing soldiers;
- A white cloth symbolizing the pure motives of those who served;
- A single red rose, as a remembrance of the blood shed for us all;
- A ribbon, showing commitment;
- A black napkin to remind us of the fate of the missing;
- Salt to remind us of the tears of those who are missing;
- A lemon to show bitter fate of the many missing soldiers; and
- A Bible showing the faith and resolve of those who have sacrificed so much for us and that we are one nation under God.
Please join us in remembering the brave men and women who fought for our country this Veteran's Day!
Submitted by SLAM members Julianna LaMagna and Ryan Smith
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. Nisco
(8th Grade)
1.)
What does a typical Saturday look like for you?
Saturdays are typically the most boring day of my week. Like many working moms, I spend it cleaning the house, running errands, food shopping and catching up on things I did not have time to do during my busy week. When my three children were younger, we would spend most Saturdays on various playing fields and barns. Now, we just have to bring Gabriella to her pointe class and rehearsals. I always make a big breakfast to start our day and visit my parents as well.
2.)
Which fictional place would you most like to go?
Hmmm - I think maybe Stars Hollow, as my daughters and I are huge Gilmore Girls fans (would love to have a burger at Luke's) or Hogwarts because it would be so incredibly cool. I can't decide! But definitely Downton Abbey during the Edwardian era. I would love to dine at the Crawley table dressed in beautiful gowns and jewels from this era....And, I would definitely stay away from Hawkins!
3.) What is your favorite thing about being a teacher?
Do I have to pick just one? I truly love what I do - teaching is more than a career choice, it is a calling and I am passionate about teaching history. Working with my students is the best part as I get to not only help them develop academically but also watch them grow into amazing young adults. Their enthusiasm and smiles make my day! When I am able to inspire my students and ignite a curiosity about what happened before them and how it connects to their world today, this is an incredible moment! Creating life-long learners and molding tomorrow's citizens is what it's all about.
4.) Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without? Kissing my children goodnight. My kids are my world and being a mom is my most important role in life. And they have grown up so quickly!! Thank goodness for texting and Face Time so I can virtually send a kiss to Rebecca and Andrew who are both away at college but poor Gabriella gets them all!
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Athletics Corner
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GO BULLDOGS!
Stamford Hockey Academy Sign-ups now. Click HERE for more information. Sign-up sheet HERE.
The Volleyball and Cross Country have successfully finished their fall season. Both teams celebrated with a fun pizza gathering! Many thanks to our wonderful coaches!
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
Congratulations to Axel Tabaschek and Mathew Mancini for being part of the Darien U13 Boys youth soccer team who recently won the CT Cup; making the first time that a boys' from Darien has held the title.
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Students from the St. Aloysius Children's Choir
were asked to sing back up for Josh Groban's Spotify
single, "Happy Christmas - War is Over"
On Wednesday, November 10th students journeyed to NYC with Cidalia Kettles, Music Director to learn about the gurling process of recording
a track with Josh Brobans sound engineers and producers. The single will be released the day after Thanksgiving.
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Angel Fund
Please make your 2017-18 Angel Fund donation today!
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"Time is the brush of God, as he paints his masterpiece on the heart of humanity."
- Ravi Zacharias
Dear Parents,
I hope that you all enjoyed that extra hour last weekend. We certainly needed the rest after the hectic week in school!.
I want to thank you for your cooperation
on Thursday regarding the short notice for a uniform change. We had a photographer taking pictures of our school in an effort to develop marketing materials.
What a memorable Veteran's Day Assembly we shared as a school community today! The Veterans, who have grandchildren in our school, spoke to the students about their individual experiences and memories in service. Their stories were touching and heart-warming!
Sporting their pajamas and toting stuffed animals of all sorts, students of the Lower School and their parents crowded the hallway for this year's Starry Story Night. Since 2004, Starry Story Night has presented an evening of picture book readings, and this year featured Mrs. Moran, Mr. Mahony, Mrs. Rodriguez, Mrs. Winington and Mrs Latham.
Next Wednesday and
Thursday (
November 15th/16th) we will hold Teacher/Parent Conferences. If you have not signed up for a time slot, please check with your child's teacher for a mutually convenient time.
Quarter one report cards for grades K-8 were mailed out
on Wednesday. If you have any questions, please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
As a reminder to eighth grade parents, turnaround time for transcripts and teacher recommendations is one week. Please give consideration to this timing as you apply to high schools. All high schools have different deadlines. Please check the school's web sites or speak with Mrs. Linnane if you need information on the application process or testing dates. Mrs. Linnane can be contacted at
[email protected].
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.
Kindergarten News
Click
HERE to read the
Kindergarten Newsletter.
Story Night
Starry Story Night Shines On
Sporting their pajamas and toting stuffed animals of all sorts, students of the Lower School and their parents crowded the hallway for this year's Starry Story Night, Friday, Nov. 3rd. Since 2004, Starry Story Night has presented an evening of picture book readings, and this year featured Mrs. Moran, Mrs. Rodriguez, Mrs. Winington, Mrs. Latham, and Mr. Mahony. Even some devoted upper schoolers, never too old to enjoy a good story, joined in the celebration.
Proud!
Congratulations to
Cailey Varas and the entire
New Canaan FC Travel Team, Girls U11 (2007) Red. This team WON the CT CUP State Finals(for U11 Girls) on November 4th, against Wilton with a final score of 3-2, with Cailey scoring the first goal for New Canaan FC, and assisting a second goal. GO BIG RED!!! :)
We are very proud of third grader Maria (Mavi) Triantafyllos who earned her B
lack Belt in Taekwondo. Among other feats, she had to break five boards with different tactics as well as a 2" cement brick with her hand. Hard work pays off, and after
three years of preparation she made her dream come true!
Special 8th Grade Visitor
Many thanks to parent and Veteran John Engel for coming to speak with the 8th grade class about his time serving our country. May God bless all those who have served our country!
Veteran's Assembly
Thanks to all our guest Veterans, and all those who came out to help us celebrate and honor them.
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God Bless our Veterans!
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Important HSA Events
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Some of our St. A's students attended the Bridgeport Sound Tigers game last weekend and held the flag at the game! Check out some pics below...
HSA November Calendar
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
Dec. 10th - Mother / Daughter Tea
12-2pm
at the Country Club of New Canaan
More details to come!
Dec. 15th - Christmas Dance in the school gym
5:30pm - 7pm
Click
HERE for HSA December Calendar
2nd & 3rd grade mom, Kelly Sullivan, would like to invite you to a:
MoesMonkeys Trunk Show
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
November 13
th, 14
th & 15
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9:30am-2pm
A % of the proceeds will go to our Angel Fund!
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.
Adopt-A Grandparent Program
We are meeting
Thursday, November 16th from 3:45 to 5:00 P.M. at
Wormser Congregate Living,
The Seniors are full of wisdom and knowledge and they would like to share with the younger generation. There are many elderly people who do not have anyone to visit with them, no one to share a smile with or a simple cup of tea.... We plan on completing holiday projects, singing songs, discussing life, and making new friends...
PLEASE continue to send your business cards and information so we can build a business directory for our school community!
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