2/16/2021 -"The Morning Star" Weekly Newsletter Volume 5, Edition 25

The Morning Star Weekly Newsletter Vol 5, Edition 25 2/16/2021

Dear Morning Star Families and Friends,

Tomorrow, February 17th is Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and it is a time of prayer and fasting. As a school community, the students and staff will attend Mass together including our remote learners who will join virtually. Although, we can not invite parents and families to attend Mass with us at this time due to health and safety guidelines, please know that the entire Morning Star School community will be in our prayers.

During this Lenten season, students and staff will have opportunities to come together to pray and to have some quiet moments with Jesus. Each Friday, students will pray the Stations of the Cross within their religion classes. I pray this Lenten season that we will be open to God so that He can guide us as we learn and grow as Christians.

God Bless,

Elaine Shott, Principal

REMINDERS

Ash Wednesday Mass

Wednesday, February 17th, 10:00 am our school's Ash Wednesday Mass will be held at Christ the King Church.

Mass will be live streamed and distance learning students are required to attend virtually. Attendance will be counted towards their religion grade. Parents and families are also welcome to view virtually.

CLICK HERE to access our Mass Link at 10:00 am.

Lenten Preparation

The Lenten season starts tomorrow. If you are seeking a spiritual refocus this Lent, the link below provides a list of simple practices that may be adopted throughout the 40 days of Lent.

To view the list, click HERE

Offer good through February 28th

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! “Shoot for the Stars” on Monday, May 24th at the recently renovated San Jose Country Club! The Donald Ross design characteristics are now better than ever, and the course is receiving rave reviews. Don’t miss the opportunity to play this amazing private course AND support our kids and special education! The fun begins at 10:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. Players enjoy lunch, complimentary cocktails, games, prizes and a memorable celebration dinner!

Click HERE for complete player/sponsorship details and to register on-line!

ON CAMPUS

Morning Star students on the Christ the King softball team were suited up and ready to play hard at their game in St. Augustine! We are so proud of our players.

PRIMARY NEWS

Students learned about Chinese New Year and customs. They also had a great time making dragon puppets.

JUNIOR HIGH NEWS

Junior High 1 students made valentines for their classmates.

HELP US RAISE MONEY IN 2021!

WHEN SHOPPING ON AMAZON SUPPORT MORNING STAR SCHOOL BY SHOPPING ON AMAZONSMILE INSTEAD!

If you shop on Amazon, make sure you shop on AmazonSmile. It's exactly the same Amazon you love but a portion of your purchase price will be donated to our school each time you shop!

1. Visit AmazonSmile

2. Select Morning Star School of Jacksonville as your charity of choice and start shopping!

3. Bookmark the AmazonSmile link and use it each time you shop with Amazon! (Proceeds will only be donated if you are logged into AmazonSmile).

Download the NEW Box Tops App Today!

Box Tops is a great way to earn fundraising dollars! And now there is a new phone app which makes it easier to earn points for our school! Shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online. It's a much easier way to help us earn dollars.

Download the new Box Tops App HERE.

Watch a video about the new process HERE

You may still clip Box Tops and send them to school. Physical Box Tops clips are being phased out of production but may continue to be found on many products throughout the store.

A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER...

Turn in your box tops weekly. They do expire.
Be sure to NOT cut the code off. We cannot use it if the code is missing even one of the digits.
Place them in a zip lock bag and send them in with your student.

Thank you for supporting our fundraising efforts! Questions? Please reach out to Jackie Rodriguez, our Home & School Box Tops Coordinator at jaco_rodriguez@yahoo.com

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Our School Mission Statement

Rooted in the Gospel and strengthened by the sacraments, the mission of Morning Star School is to provide a unique, inspiring education empowering students with learning differences to achieve their full potential.