December 12, 2019 - Issue 17
UPCOMING REMINDERS
  • Friday, Dec. 13: NO AFTERCARE - Faculty Christmas Party
  • Wednesday, Dec. 18: NO 2:30 Dismissal
  • Friday, Dec. 20: Noon Dismissal - NO AFTERCARE
Happy Advent!
 
Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year in the Catholic Church. It is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. It begins 4 Sundays before Christmas and varies in length between 22 & 28 days.
Below is an Advent puzzle for your family to work on together. You have heard that the first purple candle is Hope, the second is Peace , the fourth is Love and the pink candle is Joy . This puzzle mentions the Prophecy Candle, the Bethlehem Candle, the Shepherds Candle and the Angels Candle:
  • The Prophecy Candle (Hope) is the first candle lit. It reminds us of the Old Testament prophets who foretold Christ's birth and the hope for a savior. 
  • The Bethlehem Candle (Peace), the second candle lit, is symbolic of the Christ Child's cradle and the peace He would bring.
  • The Shepherd's Candle (Joy) is the third candle which we light on the third Sunday in Advent. This pink candle typifies the act of sharing Christ and the joy He brings.
  • The last purple candle is the Angels Candle (Love). It represents the messengers who announced the birth of the Messiah.
SCS School Calendar
Upcoming Events & Dates
NEW Sports Calendar
Latest sports games & meets
2nd Quarter
 MIDDLE SCHOOL EXAMS
Tuesday, December 17, 2019:
  • ELA
 
Wednesday, December 18, 2019:
  • Science
  • Religion

Thursday, December 19, 2019:
  • Math
  • Social Studies  
CALLING ALL PARENTS – Please consider signing up to volunteer your time at Open House this year.
NOTE: STUDENT SIGN UP WILL BE SEPARATE!
Thank You for your generosity with canned goods for our St. Vincent de Paul Society, the prayer beads for the Women's Shelter and Coats for Kids. 
THANK YOU!
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