A Night to Remember Christmas Concert & Nativity Pageant 2019

School Website Classroom Teacher Google Sites Parent/Student Handbook School Year-at-a-Glance Master Calendar Grade 4 Party Games The dreaded game of opening the package with oven mitts on! I can't even watch! Our Advent season here at the school was one filled with preparation, prayer and an outpouring of love to those less fortunate than ourselves. I thank you once again for supporting our school mission by reinforcing in your homes the true meaning of Christmas! The Christmas Concert and Nativity Pageant that took place last evening was one for the memory books! As always, the school gym was filled beyond capacity, as family and friends gathered to hear our beautiful students perform, as well as to get into the spirit! A tremendous amount of gratitude is extended to Mr. Borges, Miss Cournoyer, Mrs. Ferullo, Mrs. Shaughnessy, Mrs. Richard and Mr. Sylvester. Many hands make light work, and this year's performance was beautifully executed and quite moving for all in attendance. On behalf of our entire faculty and administrative team, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and memorable break with your family. God bless and see you all in the New Year! Mrs. Russo Next week-at-a-glance: Monday- 1/6- Popcorn Chicken Bowl Tuesday- 1/7- Beef & Bean Burrito Wednesday 1/8- French Bread Pizza Thursday 1/9- Chicken Tenders Friday 1/10- Hot Dog Click here for full January lunch menu!

Remembering the Past and Looking Forward to Our Future By now everyone has noticed the demolition of the former convent on our school property. We realize that the tear-down is bittersweet for many who recall the beauty of the building and the religious sisters who resided there. We look forward to using the foundation that the sisters built for us in their time in the convent to continue to build and develop our new campus. Your support of this beautiful transformation is greatly appreciated!

Upon our return to school in January, we will begin the reregistration process for our current families. Open enrollment will begin during Catholic Schools Week, and we highly encourage securing your child(ren)'s spot prior to our Open House. More information to follow in the new year, as well as a new incentive for securing student enrollment , as we look to our future in the 2020-2021 school year! With the Christmas craze, there will be no Extended Care statements in Friday folders this week! We will catch up in the new year! The winter testing session for our MAP Growth assessment will take place as soon as we return to school! . The schedule will be as follows : Week 1 (1/6-1/10) : Grades 3-5; Week 2 (1/13- 1/17) : Grades 6-8 Week 3 (1/19-1/22) : Kindergarten - Grade 2 Please make sure your children are well rested and have had a good breakfast to maximize test success! Spending some time on Khan Academy may also be beneficial for "staying fresh" over the two week break. See you when school re-opens on Monday, January 6th!

The BOXTOP Battle is over! Final floor winners have been announced: 1st floor: PK 4 - D 2nd floor: Grade 2 In addition, Grades 4 & 6 will be awarded a consolation prize for their strong effort in the final stretch and accumulation of numerous tops in a short amount of time! "Your grace is enough for me, O Lord." 2 Cor. 12:9 Next school Mass Monday, January 6th! Grades PK-8 Weather permitting, we will start our new year off right! Middle School Students should wear Special Occasion Uniforms... including sweaters or sweater vests! Entering into the very short yet sweet, 4th Week of Advent! Looking forward to a week of prayer and anticipation for the coming of the Christ child! PARISH HAPPENINGS! Sacrament of Reconciliation... still time to make a good Christmas confession: 21 Dec. - Saturday: 9:30-10:00 a.m. & 3:00-3:45 p.m. 22 Dec. - Sunday: 7:15-7:45 a.m. & after 8 a.m. Mass; 9:45-10:15 a.m. & after 10:30 Mass 23 Dec . - Monday: 5:30-6:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. until all are heard This Sunday, December 22nd, Father Williams will be blessing the Christ Child from your home manger! Please bring your Baby Jesus with you to Mass this weekend, to receive this special blessing!

S chool E vents C ommittee Our next School Events Committee meeting will be held on Monday, January 6th at 7pm in the Library. At this point, our major focus is our major fundraiser... please join us if you are able! Much help is needed! Gala planning will be at the forefront of all that the School Events Committee does, as we return in the new year! Each family should plan on donating to their classroom basket... not certain of your class basket theme? Click here to inquire! The high school application process is well underway for many of our 8th graders. Please send all forms for completion into the main office for final processing and submission to high schools of choice. Campus Ministry Club - CMC will return in the new year, with a faith-f illed a nd fun afternoon planned for Friday, January 17th from 3-4:30pm . Mark your calendars! Extra Help Opportunities- Don't forget that Mr. Hamel and Mr. Simonson have "office hours" where students can stop in for extra help! Mr. Hamel is available both Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Mr. Simonson Thursdays only! (extended care fees do apply)

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