October 31, 2021
Weekly eNews
Dear St. Giles Families,

Today marks the end of the Month of the Rosary and our Rosary Challenge from our Faith and Family Committee. The St. Giles Community exceeded the goal with 144 families praying the Rosary--let us rejoice together! The Faith and Family Committee created a display in the back of church showcasing the coloring pages our Lions completed to represent their pledges. Come to church to see the display of unity and prayer at either 4:30 pm Mass on Saturday or 8:00 am or 10:30 am Masses on Sunday. Let’s continue to keep all of our families in our prayers each and every day. 
This week our prayers have been answered and we celebrate Jim Callahan returning to the office! Jim is feeling great and anxious to get back to school and all of our Lions. He thought he could sneak in one day last week only to be recognized by our 7th graders who gave him a resounding cheer and ovation! Their excitement mirrors ours in welcoming him back to the office this week.  

The rain on Friday did not dampen our Halloween spirits! Thank you to Kristen Reale and all of our room parents and volunteers who helped make the afternoon full of fun crafts and games for all of our Lions. Having more parents in the building and hearing the joy of our Lions made it a great end to the week. The 7th and 8th grade movie night has been rescheduled to Friday, November 5th, rain or shine! With the sun out this weekend, we hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween with more treats than tricks.   

Have a wonderful week!
Stay safe,
Meg 

Return of all school Mass!
Wednesday afternoon we will celebrate the return of our all school Mass. Grades K-8 will celebrate with Fr. Carl at 1:00 on Wednesday in church together for the first time since the pandemic began. We have limited seating for guests due to continued COVID restrictions but welcome parents who would like to join us in the back of church. 

Reminders
Scroll down for important information about the CCW annual coat drive--there are ways to donate either financially or with those extra coats we all have in our closets! 
Annual CCW Coat Drive

Cleaning out closets? Now is the time to go through the kids' coats and winter accessories to see what fits, what can be donated and what needs replacing.

The CCW Coat Drive returns Thursday, November 4th through Sunday, November 7th. Coats, boots and winter accessories are accepted for adults and children. Drop off in the church, school or in the bin in front of the Gleeson Building. Donations benefit local charitable organizations, many with ties back to the St. Giles community.

New this year, we will be using Give Central for those who would like to support our efforts in service. The link is below and funds will be used to purchase new coats in sizes specified by our philanthropy partners.


Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Stacy McEnery, Anne Murphy, Tara Smith and Laura McNamara 
CCW
Last week we had an amazing number of parents volunteer to create a festive party for Halloween. As you discuss the school Halloween activities with your child, please remember to be the example by talking about the social emotional learning (SEL) competencies involved in creating the party. Volunteering in a group involves the relationship SEL competency of communication skills, cooperating with others, and offering or seeking help. Volunteering for the parties demonstrated the self management SEL competency of working toward a set goal through organizing and planning. The parents did not just wake up one day with these skills, these skills have been gained and refined as we live through life experiences. All the children are taught the five core SEL competencies. Take a look at this chart (pictured below) to use when you talk with your child this week on the importance of Social Emotional Learning.
Building Bridges
Please Join Us!

This summer we partnered with The North Avenue District, By Discovery and Code Ninjas in creating an art installation in the windows of Code Ninjas. The hard work and creativity of our 3rd-8th grade Lion volunteers has resulted in not just a wonderful collaboration but a beautiful work of art! Save the date for the upcoming dedication on Saturday, November 13th! 
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Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Paint! Carve! Decorate! 
The deadline for submissions has been extended to Sunday 10/31

Create your pumpkin masterpiece alone or with your family!
Send a photo of your creation to pto@stgilesschool.org.

All entries are due by 10/31.
Winners will be announced next week.
Special prizes will be distributed to our winners!!
Fun Lunch
Order Alpine subs for next Friday, 11/5, here.
Sign up now!
5th Annual St. Giles School
Trivia Night
Saturday 11/6

Trivia Night will be virtual again this year! (We look forward to being back in-person next year when it is safer to do so) 

Get your team of 6 people organized and sign-up now! Last year people had a lot of fun gathering in small groups. Cost is $35/person.

Reach out to Heather Pflederer with questions.
St. Giles Book Fair
October 27th – November 12th

Our Fall book fair will be virtual this year. How to order:
  • Follow this link: St. Giles Virtual Book Fair
  • Click on categories you are interested in.
  • Can’t find a book? Use the search bar.
  • Click add to cart for each book you would like to purchase.
  • Thank a teacher with a book!
  • All information can be found on our Family Portal.
High School News
Open House, Sunday, November 7
No registration is required, come anytime between 1- 3pm for a guided tour of our campus. Families will have an opportunity to learn more about our programs & meeting current students. Contact Michael Fabrizio with any questions.
Trinity High School Admissions Upcoming Events

Shadow Days are now available at www.trinityhs.org/shadow

Open House on Tuesday, November 9 - registration required at www.trinityhs.org/openhouse

Math Workshop for 7th and 8th grade girls - Saturdays, November 6 and November 20