Happy New Year! I hope you had a blessed break surrounded by family and friends! I have been reading many of Pope Francis’ teachings and quotes and I came across this one that really spoke to my heart.
Here is a list to inspire our New Year by Pope Francis!
- Build bridges, not walls.
- Let yourself be moved by suffering … and then do something.
- Don’t be afraid to be ashamed of yourself and recognize when you’ve done wrong.
- Dream of love.
- Avoid attachment to riches.
- Pray daily for your health and that of your loved ones.
- Be strong in faith so as to overcome division.
- Work hard for your dignity and that of your family.
- Don’t let yourself be robbed of hope.
- Remember that God never abandons us.
- Find happiness by creating harmony.
- Know that you are loved, so that you can give love and forgiveness.
New Year, new start! I would like to invite you (parents) to review page 21 of the handbook with your child/ren. The uniform regulations are an integral part of our school. Let’s set our students up to be successful and ready to learn by having students comply with the policies in our handbook. Some of the usual reminders that we are giving are:
- Appropriate length of clothes.
- No logos on clothing, including socks.
- Appropriate school sweatshirts.
- Use of belts for 3rd-8th grade.
- Nail polish, fake or acrylic nails and gel nails are not appropriate.
- Wearing of make-up is not allowed.
- No tight-fitting clothes.
- Boots are not allowed.
We would like our students to shine for the beautiful gifts from God that they are. Please help your child and our teachers so that we can spend our time having positive interactions.
God bless us this New Year!
Mrs. Gipson
