The Morning Star Weekly Newsletter Vol 6, Edition 19 12/14/2021 |
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Morning Star 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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Dear Morning Star Friends and Families, |
Morning Star would like to wish all our families a Merry Christmas and a joyous celebration of Christ. If you are traveling for the holidays, please be safe. When we come back from Christmas break, we will be starting the 2nd semester of the school year. January 4 is the return date for all students and the first day of the 3rd quarter.
By now you should have received your child’s support plan, signed it, and returned it back to your child’s homeroom teacher. January 14th will be Parent/Teacher conference day from 12:30 – 3:00pm. There will be a letter that goes home the first week of January asking if you would like a conference or not, and to set a time.
Morning Star is looking forward to the new year and all that it may bring!! We are ready!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
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FROM YOUR DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
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Greetings from your Development Department,
Our Annual Fund Campaign has begun, and we are hoping to make more friends than ever this year!
This fund assists Morning Star School in Bridging the Gap between the cost of our tuition and the actual cost of educating students in our specialized learning environment. The ongoing COVID19 pandemic is still affecting our school in a variety of ways, not the least of which is hindering us from having our annual Gala again this year. This gala usually brings in over $60,000 towards our annual fund goal. Our goal this year is $150,000.
The annual fund is an unrestricted account which aids in purchasing new curriculum, maintaining assistive technologies in classrooms which help students with learning differences, provide equipment for our physical education department, support testing services for students, upkeep on our playgrounds and outdoor equipment, and allow for our school to further assist families with our Tuition Assistance Program.
Every donation counts, no matter what size, and goes directly to helping our students. Visit the following link to become a Friend of Morning Star today!
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MSS Nativity Pageant TOMORROW! |
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Wednesday, December 15th at 1:00pm, we will hold a Nativity play at the Christ the King gym. Parents/families are all welcome to attend. Primary, Intermediate and Junior High students will participate in the play.
Parents may take students home after the play. There will be a sign out sheet at the gym.
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Thursday, December 16th at 10:00 am, our school Mass will be held at Christ the King Church. All are welcome
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Toy Drive to Benefit Wolfson Children's Hospital |
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Thursday, December 16th is the last day to drop off toys for the children at Wolfson Children's Hospital. If you would like to donate, please send new, unwrapped toys in with your child to class or drop them off at the front office. Click HERE for a list of suggested donation items needed.
Feel free to order a toy on Amazon and send it to :
Morning Star School
C/O TOY DRIVE
725 Mickler Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
If you would like to make a monetary donation instead of toys, please click HERE. Your donation will be directed to the Behavioral Health Unit at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
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Noon Dismissal & Non-Uniform Day |
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Friday, December 17th, is the last day of school before the break, a noon dismissal, and a non-uniform day. After school care will NOT be available. Report cards will be emailed home. January 4 is the return date for all students
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Toy Drive to Benefit Wolfson Children's Hospital |
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PLEASE HELP US FILL THE BOXES WITH TOYS!
This year Morning Star School is partnering up with Gianna Capri and her brothers Anthony and Bobby, to collect donations for the Toys for Tots Drive for Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital. The toys are being collected in memory of their Uncle Michael. Throughout the years Gianna and her family have collected 1,000 toys and $2,500 in direct donations to the hospital. Let's help them keep up the great work they are doing.
If you would like to donate, please send new, unwrapped toys in with your child to class or drop them off at the front office. The last day to donate is December 16th. Click HERE for a list of suggested donation items needed.
If you would like to make a monetary donation instead of toys, please click HERE. Your donation will be
directed to the Behavioral Health Unit at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Feel free to order a toy on Amazon and send it to :
Morning Star School
C/O TOY DRIVE
725 Mickler Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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2021 Alumni, Billy Elie, came to visit MSS. Billy is currently enrolled at FSCJ and doing very well. He ended his first semester with straight A’s! Way to go, Billy!
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It's cup stacking time at MSS! For more photos click HERE.
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St. Augustine March for Life
March for Life St. Augustine is for anyone of any faith who believes in the sanctity of human life. The 2020 March drew a few thousand people, not just from northeast Florida, but as far as Palm Beach, Miami, and St. Petersburg. Not to mention Atlanta, Georgia! Our 2021 March adapted into a multi-faceted display for LIFE! Please join us!
For more information click HERE.
To view the website, click HERE.
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Catholic Men's Conference
January 29, 2022
St. James Church, Savannah
Dear St. Augustine Diocesan contacts, schools, and parishes,
We invite all the men you serve to attend our Catholic Men's Conference at St. James Church in Savannah, GA! Since you're within driving distance, please consider publishing the attached flyers (.pdf and .jpg) in your bulletin, on social media, and sending to your distribution lists. If you are not able to do that, please consider including the below announcement in your bulletin. Thanks so much!
Catholic Men’s Conference – “Registration is open for our first Catholic Men's Conference! Register today for an inspirational day you don't want to miss! Into the Breach: Living an Authentic Male Spirituality” will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church, Savannah, GA from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. featuring best-selling authors and radio hosts Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Jon Leonetti. Please share with your male relatives, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. All are welcome! For registration, additional details, and schedule visit: https://www.stjamessav.com/mens-conference or contact Brian Kennedy at 912 661-0546.
Sister M. Emily Vincent, IHM
Director of Evangelization and Religious Education
Saint James Parish
8412 Whitefield Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
912-355-1523 - Church Office
912-600-2153 - Direct Number
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Primary enjoyed Christmas themed creative play centers. |
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High School students had a merry pajama day. The Christmas spirit was strong with this group!
Many thanks to everyone who sent in treats and cocoa mix!
To view more pajama day pictures, click HERE.
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HELP US RAISE MONEY FOR MSS! |
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WHEN SHOPPING ON AMAZON SHOP ON AMAZONSMILE INSTEAD!
SELECT MORNING STAR SCHOOL AS YOUR FAVORITE CHARITY AND
A PORTION OF YOUR PURCHASE WILL BE DONATED TO OUR SCHOOL!
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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!
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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Download the Box Tops App Today! |
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Box Tops is 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.
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