Dear Parents,

As we enter into the second week of Lent we are reminded of how our faith is always being tested. We are asked to trust in the Lord for He is good and His love is never ending. God knows what we need before we do.  

God has chosen a plan for each one of us. Only He knows what that is and although we may not understand what He has in store, our faith helps us to accept the plan and do what is asked of us. In time we grow to trust that the Lord gives us what is best.  He is there with us on that path steering us in the right direction and providing the strength we need along the way. 

Quote from Pope Francis:

"Open your heart to faith and He will do the rest."

Faithfully yours,

Miss Giaquinto



Important Dates:
  • Monday, March 11th-25th IOWA Testing
  • Thursday, March 21st~ ArtSmart Class Gr. 4-8
  • Sunday, March 24th~ The Mass of Dedication with the Consecration of At. Catherine of Siena Church 2:00 pm
  • Monday, March 25th~ Chili's Give Back Night 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 
  • Monday, March 25th~ Mixed Bag Designs orders due
  • Wednesday, March 27th~ HSA Meeting 7:00 pm

SAVE THE DATE!
The Mass of Dedication 
with the Consecration of 
Saint Catherine of Siena Church

Sunday, March 24, 2019, at 2:00 p.m.
The culmination of thousands of hours of planning,
building, and praying, this will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we hope that you can be here to witness it! 

Please note: Seating is first-come,
first-served. Overflow seating will be available in the Church Hall, with closed circuit TV to watch the Mass.

1:00pm ~ All Guests Arrive and are Seated
1:15pm ~ Father Marcello's explanation of the Rite of Dedication

1:45pm ~ Prelude Music
2:00pm ~ The Mass of Dedication

4:00 ~ Reception in the Family Center, immediately following Mass

All school students attending are asked to 
wear their school uniform. 



Enrollment for 2019-2020
School Year
  

Tuition Agreement Forms are due to the school office from all families who have children entering grades 1-8.  Please complete the TAF, sign it and return it with the required non refundable $150 registration fee to the school office now.


  
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Bishop's Scholarship Fund

Please look for the information regarding the 
2019-2020 Bishop's Scholarship Fund in the Thursday folders today. 

The application process for current families  ends Tomorrow, March 15, 2019.

This is the only round for current families to apply!

You can find more information  at: 


                                       
Mixed Bag Designs Fundraiser

A great opportunity to purchase echo-friendly bags, every day totes and terrific organizational items, and more.  Orders are due Monday, March, 25th.


                                       
Be the Good Lent Event
 

Our Be the Good Lent Event is in full swing!  Please encourage your children to do their 5 simple acts of kindness this Lent.  A list of kid-friendly kindness ideas were sent home with the kindness cards. Feel free to get the whole family involved and have fun spreading kindness throughout our community.  

Children will fill out hearts in school naming the acts of kindness they did.  Our goal is to fill up the crosses in school with these hearts of kindness as a sign of our love for Jesus.  Together our small acts of kindness can make a big difference!  



                                       
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Catholic Relief Services 
Lenten Rice Bowls

During Lent our community will participate in CRS Rice Bowl, a faith-in-action program that invites us to encounter our neighbor, as companions on the journey, through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 
 

We will collect your CRS Rice Bowls at the end of Lent.


  
FundRaising News

Assessment  Fundraisers

The following are year long programs that run through May to help meet your family assessment.

Stop and Shop Gift Cards: Send in your request to the office in an envelope marked: Stop and Shop
Include your family last name, phone #, your child's grade, payment by check with the dollar amount you would like to purchase ($100 and $50 cards are available).
  
Giove's Pizza Vouchers: Send your request to the office in an envelope marked "Giove's".  Include your name, phone #, your child's grade, payment by check with the dollar amount you would like to purchase ($10 per voucher).

Shop with Scrip: You may register for the program online at  www.ShopWithScrip.com .  Please use the enrollment code: 
466E3D9A4L91




  
  Monday, March 25, 2019
"Chili's Night"

Join us for a night out at Chili's Restaurant, 828 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton CT. 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

10% of every check will be given back to SCSS. Chili's gift cards may be used for payment.  Please see the flyer that went home in today's Thursday folder for more information.


Student Council 2019 SCSS Egg Hunt       

The 2019 SCSS Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Student Council, will be held during recess Friday, April, 12th, for grades  PreK3 - 2nd grade.  Donations are very much
appreciated!  







"Be who God meant for you to be and you will set the world on fire."

                              ~St. Catherine of Siena