October Cougar Chronicle

Dear Parents,

As I stated in last month's Cougar Chronicle, our school-wide theme is for the students to gain a greater understanding of the Joyful and Sorrowful Mysteries. The first Joyful Mystery your children are learning about is the Annunciation and humility is the fruit of the mystery.

In the Annunciation, The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary and informs her that she will bear a son, the Son of God. Mary asks for clarification; and once she understands, she replies “Fiat voluntas tua.” Let it be done to me according to thy will.

The Annunciation can be thought of as the Mystery of Vocation, the Mystery of Calling. The Lord called Mary to be the God-Bearer. Jesus calls each of us to follow him, each in our own way. It is our responsibility to answer the call as Mary did because, in accepting our vocations, we are following Jesus.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that humility is the foundation of prayer. I offer you a few thoughts for your reflection.

A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of virtues: prayer, faith, courage, contentment, love and well-being.

A Christian reveals true humility by showing the greatness of Christ, by being always ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing unselfish acts, which elevate and ennoble the most sacred message that has come to our world.

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less." C.S. Lewis

I am pleased our students are moving towards a more prayerful life and a deeper understanding of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Peace,

Ann T. Sarpu

Important Dates

October 4 Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi

October 6 Teaching & Learning Conference; no school

October 7 First Friday Mass: 9:00 AM; Early Dismissal

October 10 No School Columbus Day

October 11 Blessing of the Pets: 8:00 AM in Playground; Winter Uniform Starts

October 14 Coffee and Conversation 8:00 AM; Rosary Prayed 1:00 PM

October 18 Birthday Dress Down

October 20 Early Dismissal/Conferences/Walk-A-Thon

October 21 Rain Date Walk-A-Thon

October 26 Dress Down $2.00

October 28 Trunk or Treat

October 31 Happy Halloween; Accessorize for Halloween

Mums Fundraiser is on!!

Order Forms Due: Tuesday, October 4th

NEW PICKUP DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 11:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at CCS

$2.00 from every mum sold will be applied to your HSA fundraising balance.

Sign-up to volunteer to assist with mums pickup:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AAA82AA5FD0-mums

Mum Order Form

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

We are delighted to share that Coffee & Conversation is back in person this year! Please join Mrs. Sarpu on Friday, October 14 at 8:00 A.M. in the library to hear more about the exciting things going on at school and to get an update on the HSA Happenings this year. This popular program is a great way to stay connected. Space is limited so please RSVP to Mrs. Antico at cantico@corpuschristischoolct.org by noon on Wednesday 10/12 to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you on the 14th!

Walkathon

We are excited to announce that this year's School-wide Walkathon will be held on Thursday, October 20th during the school day. This is a MAJOR fundraiser for the school and it's so easy to participate! Students ask family and friends to make a donation to sponsor them for the walk.

This is the EASIEST way to fulfill your fundraising obligation. EVERY dollar that you raise goes DIRECTLY to your fundraising commitment. You read that correctly - 100% of what your student raises will go towards your commitment!! This is the ONLY event in which that happens. Please download the sponsor form to track your student’s donations. We are looking for parent volunteers to help out from 8:15 – 10 A.M. on the day of the event. Please use the sign up genius link below if you are able to lend a hand. Thank you for your support of our great school!!

We are looking for volunteers for the event:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AAA82AA5FD0-walkathon

Walkathon Pledge Form

Trunk-or-Treat

The annual Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Friday, October 28th at CCS from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Look for sign-ups to decorate your car in upcoming memos.

We are looking for volunteers for the event:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AAA82AA5FD0-trunkortreat1

IMPORTANT SAFETY NEWS

Drop off rules for morning drop off at the back entrance to the school:

~ Pull up as far as possible outside the rear entrance before dropping off.

~ Do NOT drop any students off before the stop sign. Students MUST REMAIN in the car until you get to the back entrance of the school.

~ Students must exit the car on the CURBSIDE only.

~ Make sure students have their backpacks and any other items readily available so they can exit when you pull up.

~ Cars should be utilizing ONE LANE ONLY during drop off. You can NOT PASS cars in the drop off lane.

~ You must follow the one-way traffic and exit onto the Silas Deane Highway.

~ If the students need more time to get out of the car or gather their belongings, park in front of the school and walk up with them.

Failure to abide by these rules can result in suspension of drop off privileges. As always, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. If you have any questions, please call the School Office.

Picture Day

October 5^th, Wednesday – Class Pictures PreK – Grade 8 (Uniform required)

October 12^th, Wednesday – Individual Pictures Grades K-5 (Dress -up attire)

October 14^th, Friday – Individual Pictures PreK 3 and PreK 4 (Dress- up attire)

October 19^th, Wednesday – Individual Pictures Grades 6-8 (Dress-up attire)

October 26^th, Wednesday - Picture Retake – PreK – 8 (Dress-up attire)

Back to School Forms

Click Here to View and Sign Forms *Please scroll down to Back to School Forms

October Lunch Menu

Martial Arts

Nitsuj Martial Arts is offering classes at Corpus Christi School for ages 3 and up. Every Tuesday 2:15-3:15, starting October 3rd. Tuition is $59 per month. Click below for more information.

Martial Arts Flyer

VIRTUS Training for Parent Volunteers

VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote "right doing" within religious organizations. The VIRTUS programs empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church.

Any parent who would like to volunteer for any event or activity at Corpus Christi School needs to attend VIRTUS training. Certificate of Completion needs to be forwarded to aspina@corpuschristischoolct.org The Archdiocese of Hartford is providing the training online.

Directions for online training:

Go to www.virtusonline.org.

Click "First Time Registrant"

Click "Begin the Registration Process".

Registration should be completed under “Hartford” as in the Archdiocese.

The program is about 1 ½ hours long. It is a series of 10 videos and questions after each video.

Certificate of Completion needs to be forwarded to aspina@corpuschristischoolct.org

Dear Parents/Guardians;

I am posting Guidance for COVID on the website that goes along with COVID guidelines. We are asking that you test your child for possible COVID if any symptoms such as a Cough, Sore Throat, Runny nose, Nausea and Vomiting and/or Fever develop, just to rule out COVID and allow them to attend school with a mask on if symptoms are present. Testing should occur every morning until symptoms resolve and on the day of no symptoms. This will help us keep the School Healthy for all students and staff and allow your child to come to school if there is a negative result.

Thank you for your commitment to the Health of our School

Vaccine Clinics

Here is information on Vaccination Clinics for the Town of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Newington and Berlin. There is a drive through or Inside option, but you need to make an appointment. Please remember that Flu shots are mandatory for all preschoolers and highly recommended if your child has an underlying chronic illness such as asthma. Please click the link below to sign up. If your child receives a vaccination, please turn in the paper copy to me.

https://www.ccthd.org/book-appointment

Donation Request

If anyone has a new backpack or draw string bag, I am looking for donations for use during field trips for medications and first aid supplies. If you do have one not in use, can you please drop off to the office?

Thank you so much!

Susan R. Cowan RN, BS

School Nurse

Corpus Christi School

Please take a few moments and read the Fall

COVID Guidelines below and Guidance. Thank you!

Corpus Christi School COVID Guidance

Fall 2022 COVID Guidelines

Click Links Below For Full List of Fall 2022 Fundraisers and 2022-2023 Social Events

Lyman Orchards Pies & Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Order forms have been sent home with your student(s).

Online and/or Paper Order Forms Due: Tuesday, October 11th.

Pickup Date: Wednesday, November 16th, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at CCS

40% of your sales will be applied to your HSA fundraising balance.

Sign-up to volunteer to assist with pie and cookie dough sorting and pickup below.

Birthday Bakers

To show our appreciation and to celebrate the birthdays of CCS faculty and staff, we are bringing back birthday bakers this year. We are looking for volunteers to sign-up to provide special treats for CCS faculty and staff on the birthday dress down every month. Examples of items provided by volunteers in the past include, but are not limited to: table cloths, small decorations, cupcakes, donuts, bagels, yogurts, fruit, granola bars, cookies and/or muffins. Sign-up to become a birthday baker below.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are needed for the success of our fundraising and social events. Please sign-up to volunteer for school events below.

All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained.

Mums Pickup

Friday, October 7th

11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AAA82AA5FD0-mums

Lyman Orchards Pies & Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Wednesday, November 16th

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AAA82AA5FD0-lyman

Walk-a-Thon