What a busy week! From practicing scenes from Macbeth and reaching for a personal best in the shot put, to cooking lunch for classmates and deepening their relationships with God, the students of St. Catherine’s Montessori came together this week to learn, to grow, and to love.
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Thursday, February 28
- PSO Welcome Committee: Morning Child Playdate, 11:30 AM (Soccer Field)
Friday, March 1
- Friends of the Garden Work Day, after drop-off (Welcome Center)
Saturday, March 2
- Sociables: Bubble Soccer, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (Soccer Field) 1 ticket available
- Sociables: Italian Wine Extravaganza, 7:00 – 10:00 PM (Matin Residence) Sold out
Tuesday, March 5
- Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)
Wednesday, March 6
- Christian Meditation for Parents, 8:05 AM (Atrium)
- Mass: Ash Wednesday, 1:30 PM (Gym)
Friday, March 8
- Friends of the Garden Work Day, after drop-off (Welcome Center)
Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15
- Spring Break. No school. No childcare available.
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Next week, Primary Library Day is scheduled for Thursday, March 7.
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From Knowing to Acting: Tips on Combating Climate Change
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Did you know animal agriculture is one of the top contributors to greenhouse gas emissions worldwide?
As Lent approaches, Catholics across the world are preparing for the upcoming 40 days of personal sacrifices. Many of us in the AC have chosen to go vegetarian to do what we can to combat climate change. However, you can also make a difference by reducing the amount of meat you eat beyond the obligatory fasting. While reducing meat consumption in our day-to-day lives may seem difficult, St. Catherine of Siena reminds us, “Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring.”
We encourage you to join us on this journey during Lent! You can start by checking out a great kale salad recipe below from Ms. Hijazi, also known as "H-Kat."
We'll be back next week with another tip on sustainable living as we prepare for
"From Knowing to Acting," a climate change symposium that will take place on May 3rd!
The Adolescent Community and High School
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Harvesting kale to be sold at the AC Market, a.k.a.
The Hive
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H-Kat’s Massaged Kale Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
• 2 bunches of Kale
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• ½ cup Dried Cranberries
• ⅓ cup Pumpkin Seeds
Directions
• Wash kale thoroughly
• Cut kale into bite-sized pieces
• Massage olive oil and salt into kale for approximately 5 minutes
• Toss in dried cranberries and pumpkins seeds
• Serve fresh
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The AC Market Will Be Closed Next Week
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¡Fiesta Cubana!
7 Tickets Available
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Forget Havana, where stilettos, guayaberas and deep red lipstick with matching 1950s Oldsmobiles rule the night. Let’s instead go to Cuba’s countryside, “el campo”, to enjoy and celebrate the very roots of Cuban culture with an authentic “Guateque”; an informal gathering of good friends who come together to drink rum, play guitar, smoke cigars and enjoy delicious homestyle food. So put on your most comfortable pair of jeans, your most broken-in pair of boots, a super comfy flannel that you can Salsa the night away in (it’s not a true Cuban party without dancing!!), a cowboy hat, and then you will officially be a Cuban Guajiro and ready to join this party! ¡Azúcar! — Be ready to enjoy an authentic Cuban pig roast, with all the typical Cuban sides (vegetarian and non-pork options will also be available). Signature Drinks: Mojitos and Cuba Libres. A cigar bar, a DJ, with lots of Cuban music. The opportunity to play dominos, a favorite Cuban pastime And...for anyone who would like to watch how the pig is cooked in the Caja China, we welcome you to come early!
March 23, 2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ticket Price
: $70/person
Maximum # of Attendees:
60
Location:
Barfuss Residence
Hosts:
Alba-MacDonald Family, Barfuss Family, Eddie Brito, Jordan Family, Tschen-Hickok Family, Visbal Family
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Men's Poker Night
5 Tickets Available
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Put your game face on for a Guy's Night Out poker game. It will be a night of food, fun, drinks, and gambling that you won't want to miss!
April 6, 2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ticket Price:
$45/person
Maximum # of Attendees:
15
Location:
Williams Residence
Hosts:
Gary Hickok, Paul Nguyen, Kristen Procinsky, Chris Sheppard, Shawn Williams
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Classic Curries from India and Pakistan – A Night to Remember!
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Family Yoga – A Morning of Relaxation
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PSO New Parent Welcome Committee Hosts Morning Child Playdate, Thursday, February 28.
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The PSO New Parent Welcome Committee invites AM children and their parents to a playdate on the SCM soccer field on
Thursday, February 28
. Immediately after the 11:30 AM dismissal, enjoy light snacks, great conversations, and an open field for running and play (parents too!).
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Last Book Club Meeting of the School Year is Friday, May 10
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Please join us in the Gym on Friday, May 10 after drop-off to discuss the topic of race and diversity and our last book of the year,
White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
by Robin DiAngelo. For this gathering, we ask that attendees please read the entire book; it is 155 pages (half the usual book size). As recommended by the author’s discussion guide, we will split into small groups for our discussion. Copies are available for check-out from the SCM Parent Library.
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INSIDE
and
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
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Primary Students in the Atrium
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When children arrive to the Atrium in Primary, they are asking, “Help me to know God by myself.” We provide them with materials and presentations on Scripture and Liturgy to help nurture their relationship with God. Centering around the parable of the Good Shepherd, the Primary Atrium provides children with a prepared environment to cultivate their innate spirituality and prepare for full participation in the life of the Church.
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Welcome back to the High School Corner!
This week, the High School is going on a mini-trip to Georgetown, TX. We will be attending the
Brown Symposium: The Anthropocene at Southwestern University
in support of the work we are doing for the climate change symposium. The symposium centers around the belief that we are entering a new geological epoch created by humans. During our visit on Wednesday and Thursday, we will attend the screening of the 2016 documentary,
A Plastic Ocean,
and will be present at several talks and Q&As about topics ranging from environmental justice to science journalism to ecofeminism.
As some of you may already know, the Adolescent Community and High School will be hosting
“From Knowing to Acting,”
a climate change symposium on May 3, 2019. The Brown Symposium at Southwestern will be a wonderful way for students to get an idea of what a symposium looks like, in addition to gaining further knowledge about climate change. We are excited to be spending an extended amount of time on Southwestern’s campus this week because this experience will also help us in our college search!
Thank you for reading; we hope to see you back next week!
Sophia D. and Vittoria L.
High School Corner Committee Members
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