The mission of Corpus Christi Catholic School is to nurture every child by providing the opportunities to grow in faith, achieve academic success, and serve others as disciples of Jesus |
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Dear Parents,
What a wonderful time we had last week celebrating Catholic Schools Week. We are thankful for the speakers we had that contributed to the week, each highlighting a special facet of our faith. On behalf of our faculty and staff, I want to thank our PTO and families for the wonderful sign, teacher snacks, and drinks, as well as our delicious lunch last week. We are thankful to be your partners in your child’s education.
We will have a noon dismissal this Friday, February 12. The school will be closed on Monday, February 15, and on Tuesday, February 16, for our Mardi Gras holidays. As we celebrate Mardi Gras very differently this year, we also remember that it is the time to prepare our hearts for Lent. We will return to school on Wednesday, February 17.
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Highlights from Catholic Schools Week |
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Coffee & donuts for teachers |
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Our Bible verse focus for the month of February is Matthew 6:33.
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Our prayer focus is the Angel of God prayer.
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Out of Uniform Friday and More |
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Students are able to come out of uniform this Friday wearing Mardi Gras colors. Middle school students should not wear shorts or athletic pants.
A few other notes on Friday:
- Students in K-5 will enjoy a Covid-friendly Mardi Gras Parade hosted by the 4th grade. The parade begins at 10:30.
- It is a noon dismissal day and we will dismiss at the following times:
- K-2: 11:45
- 3-5: 12:00
- 6-8: 12:15
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Unlike past years, we will not celebrate Mass together on Ash Wednesday. Even though 3-5 grade students typically attend Mass on Wednesday, they will not attend on Ash Wednesday. However, our teachers who are Eucharistic ministers will be distributing ashes to all of our students, visiting the back doors of each classroom. |
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Changes to our Lunch Program |
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Our food service provider is making the change to online orders only. Parents will be able to order lunches in advance and you will have until 11:59 p.m. each night to preorder for the next day. This change will begin next Wednesday when we return from our Mardi Gras break. This will be the last week to place orders at school. All parents will be receiving an email from Lexington Food Service Director, Alexis Davis, with information about creating an online account and instructions on how to place your order.
If you have questions concerning lunch orders, please contact Alexis Davis with Lexington, as this is a separate business from our school:
Alexis Davis
Food and Service Director
Office.251.342.1288
alexis.davis@LexingtonIndependents.com
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A note about lunch deliveries |
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There has been an abundance of parents dropping off fast food lunches to be delivered to students in their classrooms on a daily basis. While it is understood that students may forget their lunch from time to time, the practice of delivering lunch should be the exception, not the norm. It causes unnecessary traffic in the office and also can cause interruptions in the classroom. Please refrain from making this a daily practice for your child. |
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We are so proud of the spirit of giving among our students and families. During our recent Math-a-Thon, our students raised $3,079.00 for the patients at St. Jude Hospital. |
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The Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given March 10-25. Please do not schedule appointments or other activities during those testing dates. |
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Parents have requested and now is the chance to purchase! A PTO subcommittee has been collecting information about ordering Cougar Swag but we need to justify purchasing minimum quantities for products. Please fill out this simple survey so we can gauge interest.
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The following students were nominated for the Cougar of the Month by their teacher. |
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November:
Wilson Finch
Joseph Manas
Thomas Motes
William Givens
Jake Patterson
Carsyn West
Brooke Dehart
Jillian Dempsey
Emily Miller
Cooper Mann
Brooks Faust
Lucy Rahmel
Meyers Johnson
Christian McCleod
Jill Manas
Luke McClain
Declan Youkey
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December:
Mary Blythe Smith
Mary Madison Wade
Sadie Burkett
Caskey Porr
Daphne King
Sarah Kate McCarron
Gus Ladner
Lexi Mosteller
Jake Potteiger
Ava McCarron
Addison Nabors
Bo Ladner
Madison Wallace
Maggie Byrne
MacLynn Delong
Anabelle Holbrook
Kellyn Hyke
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The following students were chosen as overall Cougars of the Month for November and December and received a plaque sponsored by the Optimist Club and a gift certificate from one of our Partners in Education.
November
Wilson Finch, Kindergarten – Donaghey Orthodontics
Cooper Mann, 5th Grade – Knights of Columbus 13125
Christian McCleod, 7th Grade – Assist-2-Sell Realty
Caitlyn DeMouy, Teacher – Brenda Hetrick, P.C.
December
Caskey Porr, 1st Grade – Knights of Columbus 13125
Addison Nabors, 5th Grade – Professional Estimating Svcs.
MacLynn DeLong, 7th Grade – Rehm Animal Clinic
Lisa Finnorn, Teacher – Payne Environmental Services
To join the Partners in Education group, call Mrs. Martin, 342-5474, ext. 1, or Richard March, 401-0466.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember |
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Complete February calendar can be found HERE.
February 15-16
Mardi Gras Holidays
February 23
Middle School Info Session for 5th-grade parents
February 25
A is for Africa Just .25 day
Spring Picture Day, Out of Uniform Pk-5
March 5
No School for Students, Teacher PD day
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Corpus Christi Church News |
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Saturday Vigil Mass : 5:30 p.m.
Sunday Morning Masses: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Sunday Mass is also available on the parish website and YouTube channel. Each Sunday, Mass is posted at 6 a.m. and is available for viewing anytime, any day, along with all previous online Masses.
Weekday Mass:
6:30 a.m. Monday - Friday (please sit on the left side of the church)
8:15 a.m. Monday - Saturday (please sit on the right side of the church)
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No one is obligated to attend Mass on Sundays. Archbishop Rodi asks those who choose to attend public Masses to cooperate with Governor Ivey's request to wear masks in church. |
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Love for Life Kick-Off Rally for 40 Days for Life Spring 2021 campaign, Feb. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Women’s Resource Center (across the street from Planned Parenthood). On this Valentine’s Day, be a part of ending abortion in our community. Visit www.40daysforlife.com/mobile to sign up to pray at the site. Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Palm Sunday, March 28: 40 Days for Life Spring 2021 campaign runs from 6 am-6 pm daily. 1) Pray & Fast for an end to abortion. 2) Sign up to pray for one hour/week or just one hour the whole campaign at the abortion facility, Planned Parenthood, 717 Downtowner Loop West. 3) Reach out in our community by spreading the joy of LIFE. Wear precious feet, pass out pro-life literature, put a pro-life sign in your yard, get educated, and then educate others about the evil of abortion and the beauty of LIFE. Healing After Abortion: Confidential, compassionate help is available at HopeAfterAbortion.org for anyone you know. Info: Mae & Chris Rehm, 554-2032 or at maemouse@aol.com |
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High School Confirmation Candidates |
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H.S. Senior Class of 2024
Masks and social distancing are required at all meetings
Sunday, April 18, 3-4:30 pm, in the Banquet Hall.
Info: awentworth.confirmation@gmail.com
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We extend a special welcome to all who wish to join the Catholic Church. We also extend a special welcome home to Catholics who have been away from the Church because of sacramental marital status or any reason.
To receive more information about joining the Church, you can contact us through the following ways.
Call: 342-1852 and leave your name & phone number.
Email: Church@CorpusChristiParish.com.
Join us on Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of the Corpus Christi Community Center, wearing masks and keeping social distancing.
Please Note!
If attendance at the classes is problematic for any reason, other arrangements can always be made. Our “R.C.I.A.” program is always flexible to make it easy for all who wish to join the Catholic Church."
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Morning Women's Bible Study |
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Thursday morning women's bible study is held 9:15 - 10:45 in the conference room, on the 2nd floor of the community center. All will safely distance and wear a mask. Nursery will NOT be provided. All women are invited to share this journey of faith and fellowship. Please contact Patti Hughes at 251-401-9623 or pm.hughes@comcast.net for more information. |
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Join the meeting in person or by phone.
Dial in: 251-665-2515. Conference ID: 102102#
Contact Jay Cox at 401-6070 or Auburn50@hotmail.com for more information.
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Tuesday Night Bible Study |
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6:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the Parish House. Contact Dave Burchette, 367-6660 or davebur1955@gmail.com for more information. |
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Monday of the month, at 6:30 p.m., via Zoom.
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Corpus Christi Catholic School | 251.342.5474 | school@CCSCatholic.com |
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