The Morning Star Weekly Newsletter Vol 5, Edition 13 11/03/2020
Help Morning Star Raise Funds with Box Tops!
Box Tops are 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
REMINDERS
Dress Down Day
Friday, November 6th is a dress down day but is is a full day of school.
SAT Accommodations Information
Students planning to take the SAT must start the process for accommodations NOW.  

To learn more click HERE.
P.E. Uniform for Cold Weather
On cold PE days, students may wear solid navy blue sweatpants (no words or designs) with their MSS PE shirts. It is not mandatory, but students may choose to wear their MSS PE shorts under their navy blue sweatpants. This is helpful on days it is cool in the morning but warms up in the afternoon. Plain navy blue sweatpants can be purchased at RC Uniforms but they do not have to be purchased there.
Some students choose to wear leggings or compression leggings under their MSS PE shorts on cool days. In this case, students may wear solid black leggings/compression leggings under their regular MSS PE shorts. No other colors are permitted.

Students may wear a MSS sweater or fleece jacket over their MSS PE shirt. Non school uniform jackets/sweatshirts may be worn into the school building, but they must be taken off once inside.  

For more information about cold weather uniform rules click HERE.
ON CAMPUS
Fall Fun Day!

We had beautiful fall weather for our Fall Fun Day! Our students and staff enjoyed dressing up in their Halloween costumes. Students also got to play games for candy and trinkets while following Covid guidelines. It was a wonderful day for all.

For more Fall Fun Day pictures click HERE.
PRIMARY NEWS
Primary students practiced writing their letters.
Students had a blast dressing up in their Halloween costumes and decorating pumpkins.
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
Dental hygienist students from Central Piedmont Community College presented to our High School students about nutrition and oral hygiene habits that can prevent cavities. Students then had the opportunity to show what they learned with some hands-on activities! 
HELP US RAISE MONEY!
WHEN SHOPPING ON AMAZON SUPPORT MORNING STAR SCHOOL BY SHOPPING ON AMAZONSMILE INSTEAD! YTD We've raised $1,500.00
It's exactly like Amazon but you'll make a difference!
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).
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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.
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