The Virtue of Magnanimity
Also known as: Benevolence
DEFINITION OF MAGNANIMITY:
Seeking with confidence to do great things in God; literally “having a large soul”
MAGNANIMITY LOOKS LIKE:
- Having an awareness of the goodness of God in yourself
- Complimenting someone else when you wanted to be recognized
- Offering every action to God for His glory
- Making sacrifices for God
- Seeking with confidence to do great things for God
MAGNANIMITY SOUNDS LIKE:
- At baptism, I received God’s grace and became His child.
- You did a great job! Congratulations!
- All for the greater glory of God! Jesus, offer this day to you.
- I want to do great things for God. I will make that sacrifice.
- Mother Mary, I want to love Jesus with all my heart like you did.
Click HERE to listen to the "Virtue Minute"
FEATURED SCRIPTURE:
“But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one.”
Hebrews 10:32-34
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St. Turibius of Mongrovejo |
Turibius was a law professor in Spain when the pope unexpectedly named him the archbishop of Lima, Peru. Turibius had not even been ordained a priest yet!
When Bishop Turibius went to Peru, he discovered poverty and lack of education throughout the country. He determined to right this, and over the next seven years he visited every parish in his diocese, traveling alone over thousands of miles of jungle territory. He led a reform among the priests, printed catechisms in the natives’ language, and made the sacraments available to all in his diocese.
DATES: 1538–1606
FEAST: March 23
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Announcement from the 2021-22
Head of School
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Dear Royal Palm Academy Family,
On April 14, 2021, the Florida Department of Education Commissioner of Education, Richard Corcoran, issued a letter encouraging all schools to transition from a "mandatory face coverings" policy to a "voluntary face coverings" policy for the 2021-2022 school year.
Therefore, in consultation with our RPA Board, I am pleased to announce that Royal Palm Academy will be "face coverings optional" for all students for the 2021-2022 school year, and for all summer programs held at RPA this summer.
It is important to note that this does not change the current safety plan in effect for the current 2020-2021 school year.
I imagine that with this announcement, you have many questions. I also recognize that there are strong feelings on this issue, as it relates to the health and safety of our children. As a father of two young children, I understand that keeping our children healthy and safe is our most important function. Therefore, I ask for your patience to give me the time to collaborate with our administrative leadership team, so that we may develop a measured, responsible, and healthy plan for all of our children for the summer and school year 2021-2022.
Sincerely,
Michael Bussman
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Monday, May 3rd
Regular Academic Day
Pre-K Parent/Child Picnic
10:30 am (Tent/Courtyard)
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Tuesday, May 4th
Regular Academic Day
Kindergarten Parent/Child Picnic
9:00 am (Tent/Courtyard)
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Wednesday, May 5th
Regular Academic Day
Mass Grades 2-8 (MAC)
May Crowning
8:15 am
Topic: All-School Mass/May Crowning
Time: May 5, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://royalpalmacademy.zoom.us/j/2447600561
Meeting ID: 244 760 0561
Passcode: hope
(THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT ATTEND)
(2:15, 2:25 dismissal)
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Thursday, May 6th
Regular Academic Day
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Friday, May 7th
Early Release Day
Mother's Day Breakfast
8:30-10:30
@ The Club at Olde Cypress
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Sunday, May 9th
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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"This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends"
~John 15:9-17
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Bishop Dewane's Statement to lift dispensation begin on
May 1, 2021
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THANK YOU to the BODE FAMILY for donating an entire box of NEW BOOKS from the Scholastic Book Fair to for RPA for it's collection!
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"Keep Collier Beautiful" Calendar Contest 2022
All Collier County students were invited to participate in designing a drawing or painting that will become part of next year’s KCB calendar. Potential topics were litter prevention through recycling, a recycling campaign, or protecting our environment by recycling. There is a winner for each grade level.
Thanks to Mrs. Mundy, RPA had 3 winners and 1 runner-up!
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RPA WINNERS:
3rd Grade - Nicole Montoya
6th Grade - Ari Nande
Back Cover - Will Bode (grade 4)
Runners - up:
4th Grade - Ali Gorski
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Keep Collier Beautiful, Inc. serves as an umbrella organization and as a catalyst to bring together diverse groups to help Keep Collier Beautiful through litter and marine debris control and prevention, recycling, and education.
https://www.keepcollierbeautiful.com/
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Sister Grace visited second grade in preparation for their upcoming
First Communion Ceremony.
Please keep these students in your prayers
as they receive their 1st Holy Communion.
Thank you to Sr. Grace, Ms. Greene and Ms. Ryan for preparing these young children for this important sacrament.
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PreK-4 enjoyed SMORES in spirit of
CAMPING WEEK!
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1ST COMMUNION CEREMONY
at St. John the Evangelist
Blessings to our RPA students who received their 1st Holy Communion this past weekend
@ St. Johns Church
Jamison Withers, Christian Diele, Brayden Hart
Andrew Gavin, Trey Groff, Tommy Forget
Michael Witt, Presley Cockrum, Emily Burshstein
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In Person Events-Coming Soon!
More to come this May!
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RPA VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BEST!
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
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Purchase your Love Lines Banner for the 2021-22 school year NOW and save!
Offer expires May 22nd!
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SUMMER CAMP IS BACK @ RPA!
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CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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SUMMER ATHLETICS
Girls Volleyball Summer Camp
Grades 3rd - 8th
July 12th - 19th
If interested,Sign Up Now! Register and Pay Later!
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
(Attendance is Limited)
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS!
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Enrollment is now open to
New Families!
If you know any family that might be interested in an EXCEPTIONAL RPA education, please call the Admissions office and we will be happy to reach out to them, or please have them call us anytime!
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47 NEW Applications have already been submitted for what is going to be an incredible 2021-22 school year!
Thank you for entrusting your child to us this year!
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Financial Aid and Scholarship
IMPORTANT REMINDERS!
RPA is committed to helping all families to meet the financial challenges of private school tuition.
If you have not completed the Online Enrollment for your child(ren), please do so right away.
Don’t wait until your financial aid is awarded.
**Credits for financial aid awards will be applied to your tuition account well before any payments are due.**
We will do our best to meet your financial needs within the limits of the school’s resources and to work with you to assure that your children can receive the benefits of a Royal Palm Academy education.
Please call or email the Admissions Office anytime with questions or concerns.
To apply for a Florida Tax Credit Scholarship:
Apply directly to each agency individually -- Step Up for Students and AAA Scholarship Foundation (only one award will be accepted, whichever is higher).
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Families must apply EACH year for Financial Aid
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Families MUST share their award letter with the admissions office in order for the award to be applied against their tuition.
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WIN A Stuffed Rex OR Chick-Fil-A
Gift Card!
(ANYONE CAN WIN)
Email Amanda Alessi by 5/6 with the correct location and WIN! All correct guesses will be put into A WEEKLY drawing to win a CHICK-FIL-A gift card or stuffed Rex!
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Congratulations to the MURPHY FAMILY for finding REX last week! They found it hidden in the Facebook Thumbs Up picture!
(see below)
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They received an adorable stuffed REX! |
REX IS REALLY HIDDEN THIS WEEK. SEARCH BELOW FOR HIM! |
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Kings' Campaign
Annual Appeal
Update!
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Help RPA Grow the Kingdom
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If you have already contributed to the 2020-21 Kings' Campaign we
THANK YOU!
A leaf with your name has been put on the tree!
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100% participation can grow the Kingdom!
OUR GOAL IS 100% participation to provide the highest level of excellence in education during this most unusual and costly year.
If you have not done so already, please consider a generous gift to our Annual Appeal.
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PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OUR PARTNERS! |
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RPA's NEW Digital Community Guide
(A printed version will be made available toward the end of the school year.)
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Sherri Waller and Amanda Alessi for working so diligently and creating this wonderful resource for all to use!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BE INCLUDED!
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Shop with Scrip Fundraiser
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RPA SPIRIT WEAR STORE
NOW ONLINE!
We now have limited quantities of RPA Spirit Wear for purchase on campus or online!
Get yours NOW and show your school spirit!
GO KINGS!
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Yearbooks can now be purchased for the 2020-21 school year.
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We are excited to announce our new uniform supplier for 2021-22! |
We are excited to announce that starting in the 2021-22 school year we will be using Lands' End for our exclusive uniform supplier.
If you are in need of any uniform pieces for the remainder of this year, all the inventory is currently available at RPA. You may call the front office or stop by to purchase items.
We will be providing more detailed information about the 2021-22 uniform changes in the forthcoming weeks.
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The last pick up for After-School Care is 5:30 pm this year.*
(This is a change from last year)
*Late charges will be applied to your bill
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SIGN UP ON YOUR PICK UP PATROL! |
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LUNCH OPTIONS
Breads & Spreads
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RPA House Update
LEADER BOARD AS OF 4-30-21:
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Don't forget to follow us on social media this year!
(Please like us on Facebook!)
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Join AmazonSmile
If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select your favorite charity to start generating donations, at no cost to you.
A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK WHILE YOU SHOP!
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RPA's Prayer List is for friends and family of RPA
If you would like to include a name of a loved one to our list, please send email to:
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Royal Palm Academy's Prayer List
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God."
~James 5:16
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“O Lady of Good Health,
our Merciful Father chose you to be a powerful intercessor in times of trouble and woe.
As in past centuries when you have ended contagious diseases, we implore you now to end the Coronavirus which is damaging the health of many and spreading fear in our communities.
Teach us not to be afraid, to be courageous and generous in offering assistance to others, and to live joyfully in the state of grace.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
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Prayers Needed For:
Cesar Pajuelo/Bouchard
Richard Baier
Lissa Husselman
Lori Landi
Baby Penny
Maria Valenzuela
Carlos Medrano
Darlene Waller
Irma Ozores
Kenneth Blankenship
Sarah Boggs
Bertha Noy
Barbara Tabler
Terri Tabler
Gay Rogers
Raquel Prieguez
Ruben Seoanes
Randel Scharf
Raquel Prieguez
Gladys Blanco
Julie Ringhofer
Col J.T. Sehulster
RC Schmidt
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Repose of the Soul:
Antonia D'Agostino
Dave Bolser
Donna Riley
Larry Wolman
John E. Drake, III
Diana Kinnear
Ray Dee
Dineo Christina Mosothoane
Rosemary Burke
Russell L. Cockrum
Elaine Buscemi
Jacob Meijer
Ricardo Flores
Rita Ann Sopchak
Richard J. Hanafin
Galterius A. Grajo, MD
Curtiss Giller
Hilda Saadeh
Judi Schwartz
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Parents, please share any special intentions for family and friends:
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