The Morning Star Weekly Newsletter Vol 6, Edition 20 1/11/2021
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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, |
Usually at this time of the year we are sending home re-enrollment packets for the new Fiscal Year, (2022-2023). The good news is that we are transitioning to a better and easier process that will move us from paper packets to digital. The bad news is that there is a slight delay which will place us a bit behind schedule. Once the on-line enrollment transition is complete, returning families will go onto FACTS to register their student(s) from our Morning Star School website. This process is taking a bit longer than expected and our hope is to have the enrollment process up and running within the first two weeks of February. Please be patient with us and if there are any questions, I can answer please do not hesitate to contact me.
Reminder: Students entering 7th grade or Junior High 2 next school year must have their 7th grade shots before the first day of school. Please make sure the doctor indicates on your child's shot record that those immunizations are complete for 7th grade. The shot record must say, “Immunizations are complete for 7th grade.”
We have an extremely limited amount of tuition assistance available for the 2022-2023 school year. As soon as reenrollment is open you may request a tuition assistance application from the front office. When information is sent home stating reenrollment is open, a date for the tuition assistance application will be given.
Have a Wonderful week and stay healthy,
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Thursday, January 13th at 10:00 am, our school Mass will be held at Christ the King Church. All are welcome
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Friday Noon Dismissal and Parent Teacher Conferences |
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Friday, January 14th is a noon dismissal day. Parent/Teacher conferences will also be held that day. After school care will be available.
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Monday, January 17th school will be out for Martin Luther King Day.
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Dojo Prize Donations Needed
Please help us with our Dojo points program by signing up to donate prizes! Remember that each $5 spent or donated is worth 1 service hour.
To sign up to donate prizes click HERE
You may drop your donations off at the office or "Dojo prizes" or mail them directly to:
Morning Star School
c/o Natalie Bryan (Dojo)
725 Mickler Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
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Now that the Sisters of Saint Joseph are settled in their new home they have been working on fixing up the yard. Donations of bags of red mulch are needed. If you would like to donate please deliver the mulch to the sister's house at 681 Mickler Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211. If you have questions, please contact Sister Elise at kennede@aol.com
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FROM YOUR DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT |
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Happy New Year!
Wow, what a year this has been already! We hope this finds you well and healthy. Our annual Bridge the Gap campaign is in full swing at this point. We are so grateful for those who have already donated to this special cause. The funds raised during this campaign are used for a variety of items for our staff and students.
How YOU can help your child's school...
Using the link below, share to your social media, send to your family and friends in an email, or just tell people about our school and how much you love it! The link will take them to our website for more information and the ability to become a Friend of Morning Star today.
God Bless,
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Abbie Johnson
Director of Development
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Norman's Employment Success Story
Morning Star School alumni, Norman, got involved with The Arc Jacksonville through their High School High Tech program, sponsored by The Able Trust, where he participated in career development programs and experiences and learned leadership and communications skills.
After graduation, The Arc's Employment Services connected him to his job at Publix as a Front End Clerk. He continues to be supported by his job coach from The Arc Jacksonville. Norman's supervisors and co-workers have nothing but positive things to say about his work ethic and willingness to learn. We are so proud of his success!
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Malta Anointing Mass
The ancient Order of Malta is hosting an Anointing Mass, with soaring sacred music from the Jacksonville University Choir! The celebrant is Fr. John Tetlow Pastor of the Basilica St. Augustine. Testimonies from past attendees say this is the most beautiful Mass they have ever attended. Please mark your calendar today so that you and your family do not miss this Mass!
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Date: February 12th, 2022
Where: San Jose Catholic Church on Toledo Road
When: 11:00am - 12:15am
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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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Primary 2 kicked off the new year working on social, play, and learning skills with their Junior High 2 “buddies"! |
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Junior high 3 did an up cycling in science stem lab where they used recycling material to make something new. |
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High School students recycled materials to make bird/squirrel feeders and placed them in trees all around campus for nature to enjoy. |
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High School students love their therapy animals! |
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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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If you have a great story, please share it with us. We love showcasing the many talents of our students and their families. To submit a story, click the button below. |
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