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St. Brendan Weekly Bulletin
February 9, 2022
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The mission of St. Brendan Catholic School, in partnership with parents, is to empower our students to act as leaders and Disciples of Christ, use their God-given gifts in service to the Church and community, and achieve academic excellence.
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Pictured above is the Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game (the staff won with Fr. Wichert as the MVP). Thank you for helping us celebrate Catholic Schools Week last week! |
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Dear St. Brendan families,
This month we celebrate Black History Month. This became a month-long celebration in 1976 after President Ford urged all Americans to "recognize the important contribution made to our nation's life and culture by black citizens." The title of Black History Month came to be in 1986 when Congress passed a law which designated February 1986 as "National Black (Afro-American) History Month.” This year our classrooms will participate in lessons to honor and celebrate Black History Month.
Thank you for all you do to support our students and our school!
Blessings,
Catherine Shumate
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Do you have someone in your life that you pray for? Maybe someone who has closed themselves off to the faith and/or God? Well, Mary, ever the dutiful Mother, knows just how to help you!
On September 8th, 1840, Our Lady appeared to Sister Justine with her Immaculate Heart in her right hand and a cloth medallion in her other. The medallion depicted Our Lady on one side—her flaming Heart in her hands—and on the other, her Heart, pierced and flaming, rays coming forth from it, and a cross surmounting it. Around her Heart are the words: “Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death.”
Sister Justine was told that graces of conversion would abound for those who were devoted to her under this title and using the image Sister Justine saw. The person needing healing or conversion should wear it and say the above-quoted prayer to the Immaculate Heart every day.
Our Lady also explained that if the person in need is unable or unwilling to wear it, you can slip it—unbeknownst to them—into their belongings or home or work environment! (A wise Mother indeed!) If (as in the case of someone unwilling to wear it) the intended wearer cannot or will not say the prayer, you can pray it for them!
Since the apparition, the Green Scapular has become famous for the conversions and healings Our Lady has effected through it. Some of the most common types of miracles associated with it include: healings of people on the brink of death or suicide, sudden wisdom and understanding in the midst of dangerous relationships or behaviors, and, most importantly, quiet or drastic changes of heart which lead people to (or back to) the Catholic Church.
If you have a friend or family member in need of spiritual conversion, enlightenment, or any kind of healing, place them in the safe haven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We have some Green Scapulars available in the office, simply stop by to pick one up, or email eileenw@school.saintbrendan.org to have one sent home.
January’s guessing jar was based on Gianna Molla and her example of fidelity. The baby bottle of cotton balls (doctor) and toy babies (in honor of her giving her life for her baby) had 43 items in it. Congratulations to Ezra A in 4th grade who guessed the exact number! We hope you enjoy your drink and snack! Good luck to everyone else this month on the Philip Neri guessing jar.
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Covid-19 Vaccination Status |
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In order to speed up our Test-to-Stay Program, we ask if you haven’t done so, please email a picture of your student’s COVID-19 vaccination card – once they have completed the vaccination series – to Mrs. Murnane. In the subject line, please enter, “Student Last Name, Student First Name-Vax Card.” Covid vaccinations are not required for schools, however, if your student is vaccinated, having the card on file helps expedite implementing the Test-to-Stay program.
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Now Accepting Applications for New Students |
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Thank you to our St. Brendan families for re-enrolling. Our priority enrollment for returning families is now over and we have opened up applications to new transfer families. If you know any families interested in joining our school community, please encourage them to tour and apply. |
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Meetings: Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Art Room
Dates: Wednesday, February 16 – Wednesday, March 9
Total # of Classes: 4 classes
Grades: 1st – 5th
Capacity: 20 students
***4 Spots Remaining***
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Daughter Dance - Saturday, Feb. 26 |
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Seeking Middle & High School Students
for Babysitting
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St. Brendan would love to put together a list of potential babysitters for our St. Brendan School families. If your middle school or high school student babysits and has parent permission to be on the St. Brendan Babysitter List that will be distributed to our school families, please fill out this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Babysit2022
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Our students lead Mass during the school week on Fridays, and now we have extended our student-led Masses to one Sunday a month for the whole parish and school community. This is one of the ways we are working towards community building and engagement, and growing as a faith community. One class each month will do the readings and will also sing at Mass with a student-only choir. Here is the schedule for the rest of the school year. This will be for the 10 AM Mass.
February 27 – 4th Grade
March 27 – 5th Grade
April 10 – 6th Grade (note: this is also Palm Sunday)
May 22 – 7th Grade (note: this is also First Holy Communions)
Ms. Sims will prepare each grade to sing and the teachers will prepare the students to do the readings.
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Parent Club
Teacher & Staff Lunches
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Parent Club is excited to bring back Staff/Teacher Appreciation Lunches!
Each class will get to help share their love for our teachers and staff by providing a potluck-style meal. This small act of kindness makes our staff and teachers whole week! They truly, truly LOVE it!
February's lunch is this coming Monday 02/14!
**The first two classes to host the lunch are 8th grade and kindergarten families**
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Suzanne Ames (parent of Sophia in 7th grade) who is chairing this effort: suzanne.ames@comcast.net.
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February Birthdays
Happy Birthday to:
2/10 Quinn McGuire Kindergarten
2/13 Michael Mascarenhas 4th Grade
2/13 Kiera McGuire Preschool
2/14 Iker Martinez-Nunez 3rd Grade
2/15 Mr. Andre M.S. Teacher
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.
Lunch this Week:
Thursday 2/10: Uncle Peteza's Pizza
Friday: 2/11: Tomato Soup with Cheesy Croissant
Monday: 2/14: Meatball Sub w/ Kettle Chips
Tuesday: 2/15: Chicken Nuggets w/Smiley Fries
Wednesday: 2/16: Chicken Noodle Soup w/Roll
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Who do I contact for questions?
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Part-Time Lunch Assistant Job Opening
St. Brendan Catholic School has a job opening for a part-time lunch assistant. We are looking for a passionate, caring individual who wants to be part of our faith-filled school community. If you or someone you know would be a good fit, we are accepting applications. Please e-mail Mrs. Shumate for more information: catherines@school.saintbrendan.org.
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- Discover, Explore, and Challenge Teams meeting this Friday, Feb. 11th after school! Winter and Spring 2022 schedules can be accessed at STB Lego Robotics website. Please note the club dismissal times for your child’s team.
- Explore Team Festival at Snohomish – Saturday, March 5th.
- Need to pick up some extra service hours? Please contact Robotics@school.saintbrendan.org for non-coaching and coaching volunteer opportunities!
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Invention Convention - Judges Needed |
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The Middle School Students will be participating in St. Brendan’s first Invention Convention this year, and we need your help! Students are inventing something that a) solves a problem and b) serves a purpose, and we would love for you to judge! We will be awarding First, Second, and Third prize overall winners as well as an overall winner by grade level.
No prior judging experience required! Judging projects works best with adults from diverse professional backgrounds, so if you’re willing to judge, please consider helping out. We are looking for community members willing to come and spend some socially-distanced time with our students who will be presenting their projects to parents and students alike. The Invention Convention will be on March 3rd for parents (1:15-2:50) and March 4th for students (9:45-12:00). If you can judge during either of these times or both of these times, please reach out to Mr. Langston (timl@school.saintbrendan.org). If you are able to judge, there will be a Zoom training session prior to the Convention so you’ll know what to expect.
Thank you!,
Mr. Langston
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Invention Convention Judges
3rd Trimester Elective Offerings
8th & Kindergarten Parent Volunteers - Staff Lunch
Lego Robotics Volunteers
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Thank you to all the parents who have jumped right into volunteering at the school. Please remember to log your hours following service.
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Auction Procurement Drop Off |
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- Family Procurement Deadline is February 15th
The next drop off is Wednesday, February 16th from 2:30-4:30pm at the school carpool area!! Please bring your item(s) along with a filled out procurement form.
The final drop off date is 2/28 from 3:30 - 5:30.
The auction is Saturday, April 30th. Stay tuned for ticket and event information. Thank you!
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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SAVE THE DATE:
Annual St. Paddy’s Day Potato Bake: Mon. March 14, 2022
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Auction Item Drop Off
3:30-5:30pm at the school carpool area
Tuesday, February 8th
Mid-Trimester Reports
Friday, February 11th
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 14th
Free dress for those who wore their uniform to Mass during Catholic Schools Weekend
100th Day of School!
Tuesday, February 15th
1st Reconciliation for 2nd Grade Students
Wednesday, February 16th
Art Club Begins New Session
Wednesday, February 16th
Auction Item Drop Off #2
Wednesday, February 16th
2:30 - 4:30 PM in the parking lot
Mid-Winter Break - No School
February 18 - 22
Daughter Dance
Saturday, February 26
4th Grade leads 10 AM Mass
Sunday, February 27
Mass Uniform Weekend
Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 26-27
Ash Wednesday
March 2, 2022
Please note the following calendar changes:
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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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