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St. Brendan Weekly Bulletin
December 15, 2021
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Dear St. Brendan Families, |
As we lit our rose-colored candle this week, we remember that our time of waiting is almost over. We rejoice with anticipation of the coming of the Lord! I hope your Advent season has been overflowing with joy and I wish you all a Merry Christmas.
Thank you for attending our Christmas Program last week. It was a beautiful evening and the children did a wonderful job! A big thank you to all of our teachers and staff who worked to make that such a success. You can watch the recording of the concert here. The password is 1Jq$.bDX. Professional photos will also be shared soon.
Last week we had our much anticipated Christmas Store. We are thankful to the many volunteers and especially our chair, Camarin Wanamaker, for putting together such a wonderful Christmas store this year. Proceeds from this event will help to support charities including the Giving Tree. Thank you for your support.
Report cards will be sent home Friday. Please keep the report card envelope and return it to school following the break. There is a place for parents to sign the envelope before it is returned.
This is our last Weekly Bulletin of 2021. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Have a wonderful Christmas Break!
Blessings,
Catherine Shumate
Reminder that Extended Care closes at 4:00 PM tomorrow and that Friday is a 12:45 dismissal and there is no PM Extended Care .
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Christmas. A few years ago, one of the kids in the first grade class said to me, “Christmas. It’s like Christ and mass.” I told him yes, that’s exactly what it means! It is the day where we celebrate Christ. It is his feast day. So we have the mass for Christ on his birthday! The look on his face was: mind=blown!
As I laughed with him at making that wonderful connection I thought about the simplicity of kids and how God asks us to have the faith of a child. So, let us all remember the simple reason we are singing carols and buying presents and decorating. Thank you God, for sending Jesus to live among us, to teach us, and to lead us to eternal life. Merry (almost) Christmas everyone!
If you are looking for a way to help your kids pray through the Christmas season, Hallow has a new addition within the app: Hallow Kids! Some of the new features just for kids are: Introduction to Prayer Series with separate sessions for little kids, bigger kids, and teens,
Kids’ Bedtime Stories from Mario Lopez and Jen Fulwiler, a fun Guess that Saint Daily Challenge, and a beautiful original Hallow Story called Lost & Found about a little lost sheep named Hallie.
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The students have really enjoyed shopping at the Christmas Store, and the 8th graders did a fantastic job in their leadership role helping the students shop. We had set a goal to beat last year’s Giving Tree donations of $1400 and we’ve done it! This generous community raised a little over $1800 for the Giving Tree this year! AMAZING! Thank you all!
Christmas Store Payments: the payments for the Christmas Store and any Giving Tree donations will be charged through your FACTS account. The charge will show up as "Miscellaneous."
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St. Vincent de Paul - New Record! |
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The 6th Grade Class is proud to announce that the St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive was a huge success this year. Thanks to the generosity of our incredible St. Brendan parents and students, we were able to raise $1,527; this is officially the most raised in a single year for the food drive! We couldn’t be more thrilled that, collectively, our dollars and cents are going to provide food for deserving families this Christmas. Because we were able to exceed our initial goal, additional gift cards were also purchased that will go to help even more families soon. Your kindness and generosity have truly made a difference in a year that has been filled with unprecedented challenges and hardships for so many across the country, and your support will ensure that we will spread some holiday warmth and kindness to incredibly deserving families in the Bothell community.
Thank you again,
Mr. Langston and the 6th Grade Class
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Early Dismissal this Friday |
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Friday, December 17th, is our last day of school for 2021! That day will be a 12:45 PM dismissal for all grades. There will not be afternoon extended care available. Please plan ahead for this early dismissal. |
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Report Cards and Outstanding Fees |
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The first trimester report cards will be sent home on Friday, December 17th.
Please check the status of your school accounts. Report cards will be held at the end of the trimester if a family's account has any outstanding tuition, fees, or lunch balance. Now is a good time to check to make sure your accounts do not have an outstanding balance.
Please contact the main office if you have any questions about your accounts.
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Happy Birthday to:
12/18 Thomas Shumate 1st grade
12/21 Margaret Rooney 7th grade
12/22 Aubrie Weltzin 6th grade
12/22 Kyla Weltzin 6th grade
12/23 Eric Feris 2nd grade
12/23 Kayla Loughlin 6th grade
12/25 Brian Bartleson Kindergarten
12/27 Ava Davidson 2nd grade
12/27 Katrina Terpstra 1st grade
12/28 Peyton Deal 3rd grade
12/30 Miss Playter Kindergarten
12/31 Kathryn Jensen 6th grade
1/2 Riley Proctor 7th grade
More birthdays will be announced in the next Weekly Bulletin
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Hello from the St. Brendan School Lunch Program!
The lunch menu is located on the school website and will be updated monthly. You can reference it here: Lunch menu. Also, please check your lunch balances. Negative balances were emailed and paper copies sent home today.
Lunch this Week:
Thursday 12/16: Uncle Peteza's Pizza
Friday: 12/17: Tomato Soup with Cheesy Croissant Half
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Who do I contact for questions?
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Art Walk - January 4th - 7th
Our art teacher, Mrs. Marlize van Eeden, will be hosting an Art Walk on the lower level of the school building the first week back at school - January 4th to the 7th. Parents are invited to go and look at the 1st trimesters work about portraits after school that week.
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Art Club (Grades 1-5) Registration |
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Art Club with by Mrs. van Eeden
Drawing and Acrylic Painting on Canvas
Meetings: Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Art Room
Dates: Wednesday, January 12 – Wednesday, February 2nd
Total # of Classes: 4 classes
Grades: 1st – 5th
Capacity: 20 students
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Chess Club Registration Open |
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Chess Club will return for a new session in January. Classes are held after school on Mondays. Click on the image below to register. |
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The Lost & Found is very full. Please check through to make sure your students have not lost anything this school year. Please remember to label all items. Anything not claimed by December 17th will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul.
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Thank you to the Parent Club and especially Sherry and Tony Fletcher for Staff Latte Day! (a favorite day among staff)
Thank you to the 8th Grade parents for tearing down and cleaning up from the Christmas Program.
Thank you to Sally Skinner, Kerrie Mayans, Sarah Beeson and Nicole Pioli for coordinating the Giving Tree this year.
Thank you to the Frigillana family (parents of Miranda, 8th) for providing the Staff Lunch today. It was fabulous! The teachers and staff are feeling very appreciated.
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Student Store Committee Chair Needed
This involves buying all the fun toys that will be sold at each store, meeting with the student volunteers 1x month to assign jobs, keeping track of profits, organizing the charitable donations, and of course managing the student store one Friday a month. This is a great way to fulfill all volunteer hours in a fun and meaningful way. You will fast become one of the favorite parents that enters the school building.
If you are interested in the position, please email: loughlint@hotmail.com.
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AmazonSmile for the Holidays |
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Procurement, Procurement, Procurement, and more Procurement
We hope you are all looking forward to our Annual School Auction this year April 30, 2022
- Family Procurement Deadline is in February
EVERY Family (K-8th) is required to make a $175 donation in goods or services to the Annual School Auction.*
This donation can be a tangible, physical item that has been purchased. It can be gift certificates for items or services, or it can be a service that you, the family, provide. You are not limited to $175! Many families choose to donate either a single item or multiple items totaling well over $175, but $175 is the minimum. We also ask you to refrain from donating any clothing unless it is sports memorabilia or previously approved by an Auction Chair.
*Families who selected to Buy Out of the Parent Club fundraising do not need to procure an item for the auction.
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Have you had your donation to St. Brendan School Matched?
Matching Gifts
Many corporations will match philanthropic donations made by their employees. This is a great way to maximize your gift. You could possibly double your gift with a corporate match. Simply send us the appropriate paperwork from your employer’s human resources or personnel department, and your gift to St. Brendan School will be matched according to your company's guidelines. Many companies use an online portal to match your giving, so please check with your employer on how to get started.
Match Volunteer Hours
Some companies will match your volunteer hours with a donation to the school. For instance, Microsoft matches $25 per hour for each hour that you volunteer with St. Brendan School!
Other companies like Boeing, Expedia and Starbucks will also match volunteer hours. Matching volunteer hours is no cost to you and the school greatly benefits! Please check with your employer to see if they participate in matching volunteer hours.
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Financial Aid - Fulcrum Foundation |
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Financial aid applications are now being accepted through FACTS Management for the 2022-2023 school year.
Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grants
- Available to parish and non-parish families
- Open for entering K-8th grade families
- Income/needs based grants
St. Brendan School Financial Aid Awards/ Fr. Mike Schmitt Grants
- Available to parish and partner-parish families
- Open to entering preschool -8th grade families
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To be considered for St. Brendan School aid, families must also apply for the Fulcrum Foundation grant through FACTS.
- Income/needs based grants
Documents Required
- W-2s from 2020
- Documentation for child support, DSHS, rental receipts, other miscellaneous income
- Any other pertinent documents
Deadline
- Application deadline is January 7, 2022
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All documents must be submitted online by the deadline. If you need assistance scanning and uploading, please contact Christen Lambert in the school office.
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Open House - Spread the Word! |
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Adult Advent Education with Fr. Wichert:
We prepare for Advent with a special class on the liturgical and scriptural aspects of the Advent Season. Please join us on Wednesday, December 15th, 6:30 - 8:00 PM.
Christmas Masses
Christmas Eve Masses: 5pm, 8pm, and Midnight. (All Mass times in English)
Christmas Day Masses: 9am (English) and 11:30am (Spanish)
We will open the Narthex of the church for additional socially distanced seating.
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Winter Coat, Blankets, Socks, and Underwear Drive
November 11 - December 10th
Main Office Closed at 3:15 PM
Thursday, December 16th
Main office closing to accommodate our annual staff Christmas party
Extended Care Closing Early - 4 PM
Thursday, December 16th, Extended Care will be closing at 4 PM
1st Trimester Report Cards Sent Home
Friday, December 17th
December 17th - Early Dismissal
12:45 PM Dismissal & NO EXTENDED CARE
Christmas Break
December 18 - January 3
Merry Christmas!
December 25th
Staff In-Service Day - No School
Monday, January 3
School Resumes
Tuesday, January 4
Financial Aid Applications Due
Friday, January 7
Please note the following calendar changes:
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Monday, January 3rd: No School
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Friday, January 14th: Noon Dismissal
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Friday, March 4th: Noon Dismissal (previously 12:45 dismissal)
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Monday, April 25th: No School
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