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Greetings from Mr. G
"We are the world" is a popular saying that was brought alive in our halls with International Week activities. Students learned about the cultures, customs, geography and history of countries around the globe which adds such dimension to their education. It is beautiful to realize our differences and even more heartwarming to understand the one way we are all connected -- as children of God. Thanks to all the teachers and parents who helped us travel the world; the stamped passports ensure that it is a journey we will always remember. A special nod to our HSA for hosting a most delightful International dinner.
We continue to walk with Jesus this Lent through service, prayer and almsgiving. Our First and Fifth Grade buddies assembled goodie bags and Easter baskets that they brought to Faith Food Pantry. The Lenten Mission Drive was a great success with more than $4,000 raised to help a variety of people in need. We are so grateful for your generosity. Please see the blurb from Sister Thaddeus below. Most moving of all this week was Stations of the Cross for Third-8th graders who gathered together in the church to reflect on all that Jesus has done for us. We are grateful to Sister Thaddeus and Mrs. B for making this a meaningful Lenten outreach as well as to our 7th and 8th grade students for reading and carrying the cross.
There was a whole lot of hopping going on around campus this week as our Preschool, Kindergarten and First grade students reveled in exciting Easter egg hunts and fun games that filled their hearts with glee. We are so happy to have parents back in our halls to make these events extra special.
Congratulations are in order to members of the Finance Club who earned awards at a ceremony on Thursday. The learning -- and earnings -- achieved through club activities led by Mrs. Cicarelli is really impressive and will have lasting impact.
On the housekeeping front, school will resume on Tuesday April 19th. There will not be a newsletter during break -- the next issue will come out Friday April 22nd. Please mark your calendars for the next (and final) Volunteer Training session on Wednesday April 21st 1:15-2:15 p.m. This is a mandatory session if you plan to volunteer for school activities. Please email Mrs. Sweeting, secretary@srles.com, if you plan to attend.
As an uplifting end to our International Week, buddies lined the lawn in front of school this morning with Pinwheels for Peace and waved to passersby. Kindergarten and First grade students donned bunny ears, Easter bonnets and ties for a parade to our friends at Church Hill Village. And we were blessed to come together for a beautiful mass at which Monsignor offered an insightful homily and encouraged us to finish our Lenten journey with Jesus strong
.It is hard to believe that Spring Break is here! I know everyone is in need of some rest and relaxation including our hard working teachers. Whatever your plans, I wish you sunny, happy days and a most Blessed Easter. Jesus truly renews us through His Resurrection.
God Bless,
Dr. G
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