The Virtue of Magnanimity
Also known as: Benevolence
DEFINITION OF MAGNANIMITY:
Seeking with confidence to do great things in God; literally “having a large soul”
MAGNANIMITY LOOKS LIKE:
- Having an awareness of the goodness of God in yourself
- Complimenting someone else when you wanted to be recognized
- Offering every action to God for His glory
- Making sacrifices for God
- Seeking with confidence to do great things for God
MAGNANIMITY SOUNDS LIKE:
- At baptism, I received God’s grace and became His child.
- You did a great job! Congratulations!
- All for the greater glory of God! Jesus, offer this day to you.
- I want to do great things for God. I will make that sacrifice.
- Mother Mary, I want to love Jesus with all my heart like you did.
Click HERE to listen to the "Virtue Minute"
FEATURED SCRIPTURE:
“But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God which is with me.”
1 CORINTHIANS 15:10
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LET'S GET RPA THE RECOGNITION IT DESERVES!
We need your help!
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Let's all partner with Mr. Bussman to reach his "Big Audacious Goal" of becoming the
"BEST School in Florida"!
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These awards celebrate and recognize the best our community has to offer.
We invite you to nominate your favorites in dozens of categories. If you nominate in more than 25 categories, you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card!
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Nominations will be accepted between May 4 and May 25 as the first part of the competition.
It's easy to do. Simply choose a category, make your nomination, and fill in your email address*. Continue and complete the registration form. You MUST register in order to nominate.
The top companies that get the most nominations in each category will advance to the voting round that will run in July.
Winners will be recognized in a special print and online section once the voting round has ended and the votes have been tallied and verified.
Let the nominations begin!
*Only one email address per user will be accepted.
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Monday, May 17th
Regular Academic Day
6th Grade MAY CROWNING @8:15 in the Courtyard
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Tuesday, May 18th
Regular Academic Day
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Wednesday, May 19th
Regular Academic Day
7th Grade MAY CROWNING @8:15
in the courtyard
Virtual Mass @ St. Agnes 8:30 am
(2:15, 2:25 dismissal)
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Thursday, May 20th
Regular Academic Day
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Friday, May 21st
8th Grade MAY CROWNING @8:15
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Sunday, May 23rd
Pentecost Sunday
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"Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit."
~John 20:19-23
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EXCITING NEWS FROM FLDOE
AND SCHOOL CHOICE!
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Please read the letter we received from the Office of School Choice this week:
Good Afternoon Private School Administrators,
The Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice along with our two scholarship funding organizations (AAA Scholarship and Step Up for Students) are pleased to offer our school partners some information related to House Bill 7045 which was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 11, 2021. Their offices along with ours will be keeping you all apprised along the way as we work to implement this new law which goes into effect on July 1, 2021. In the meantime, please see attached.
Thanks as always for your continued work in educating Florida’s students.
Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice
Florida Department of Education
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New Eligibility Requirements!
-New Income Guidelines!
-Siblings of Gardiner recipients will now be included in FES & do not have to meet income requirements
-Gardiner qualifications have been expanded to include many more diagnoses than in previous years
-Prior year in public school has been removed
-Eligibility now includes dependents of US Armed Forces
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RPA is committed to helping all families to meet the financial challenges of private school tuition.
We will do our best to meet your financial needs within the limits of the school’s resources and to work with you to assure that your children can receive the benefits of a Royal Palm Academy education.
Please call or email the Admissions Office anytime with questions or concerns.
**Credits for financial aid awards will be applied to your tuition account well before any payments are due.**
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To apply for a Florida Tax Credit Scholarship:
Apply directly to each agency individually -- Step Up for Students and AAA Scholarship Foundation (only one award will be accepted, whichever is higher).
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Families must apply EACH year for Financial Aid
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Families MUST share their award letter with the admissions office in order for the award to be applied against their tuition.
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May Crownings continue throughout this month as we honor our Blessed Mother |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPANISH SPELLING BEE FINAL WINNERS!
1st -3rd Division winner is
Mya Romero 1B
4th-5th Division winner is
Alejandro Garibay 5B
6th - 8th Division winner is
Andres Valenzuela 6B
A HUGE THANK YOU TO
Srta. Ozores, Sra. Mongalo, Sra. De La Barrera
for preparing the students and organizing this wonderful event!
Thank you to all the students who exhibited Courage, Fortitude, Wisdom, and Perseverance throughout the elimination rounds!
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
~Colossians 3:23-24
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Optimist Speech Contest
FINALS
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Congratulations to Adie Werner (7A)and Gabby Muzio(7A),
Winners in the Optimist Speech Contest Finals!
Adie Werner received a $2500 scholarship and will be moving on to the State Finals!
Gabby Muzio received $1000 scholarship!
Gabby (left) and Adie (right) are seen below with their Language Arts teacher, Mrs. Bucknell!
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Congratulations to our RPA Alumni who represent the
Bishop Verot Class of 2021!
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From left to right...Zach Avery, Jimmy Miller, Guillermo Hernandez, Jackson Meijer, Ryan Staunch, Sydney Lanier, Robert Flannery.
RPA Wishes you all the best in your future dreams and endeavors! May God bless you with the fortitude, stamina, and industriousness that you will need to succeed in your goals!
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Our Last PVO Meeting for 2020-21 and our Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast was held on Friday, May 14th.
Thank you to Trisha Schwartz, PVO President; Sherri Waller, PVO Fundraising Chair; and ALL our dedicated volunteers for a truly successful year!
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Our PVO continually brings the RPA community together with community building events each and every year. This past year where there were so many restrictions placed on how we could gather and how we were able to come together, our PVO shined above the rest!
Our spectacular volunteers modified each and every event to make sure all safety protocols were followed while creating a fun experience for every child.
RPA children did not miss out on anything, but instead found that with GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!
Thank you for your creativity and constant dedication to our mission. May God bless you!
"Selfless action is a source of strength." ~ Mahatma Ghandi
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Purchase your Love Lines Banner for the 2021-22 school year NOW and save!
Offer expires May 22nd!
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Ladies,
Princesses,
Queens
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Thank you to RPA 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Dien Neubauer, who will be the coordinator!
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SUMMER CAMP IS BACK @ RPA!
(mask optional)
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CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Girls Volleyball Summer Camp
Grades 3rd - 8th
July 12th - 19th
Sign Up Now!
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Soccer Summer Camp
Grades 3rd - 8th
June 21st - 25th
Sign Up Now!
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
(Attendance is Limited)
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS!
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Enrollment is now open to
New Families!
If you know any family that might be interested in an EXCEPTIONAL RPA education, please call the Admissions office and we will be happy to reach out to them, or please have them call us anytime!
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We already have 15 NEW families that have enrolled for 2021-22! More are enrolling every day!
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Thank you for entrusting your child to us!
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Last Week to WIN A Stuffed Rex!
(ANYONE CAN WIN)
Email Amanda Alessi by 5/20 with the correct location and WIN! All correct guesses will be put into A WEEKLY drawing to win a CHICK-FIL-A gift card or stuffed Rex!
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Congratulations to the PAPES FAMILY for finding REX last week! They found it hidden in the Spirit Wear picture!
(see below)
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They received an adorable stuffed REX! |
REX IS REALLY HIDDEN THIS WEEK. SEARCH BELOW FOR HIM! |
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Kings' Campaign
LAST CHANCE!
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Help RPA Grow the Kingdom
If you have not participated, THERE IS STILL TIME!
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. "
~2 Corinthians 9:7
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If you have already contributed to the 2020-21 Kings' Campaign we
THANK YOU!
A leaf with your name has been put on the tree!
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100% participation can grow the Kingdom!
OUR GOAL IS 100% participation to provide the highest level of excellence in education during this most unusual and costly year.
If you have not done so already, please consider a generous gift to our Annual Appeal.
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PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OUR PARTNERS! |
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RPA's NEW Digital Community Guide
Support our Supportors!
(A printed version will be made available toward the end of the school year.)
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Sherri Waller and Amanda Alessi for working so diligently and creating this wonderful resource for all to use!
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO BE INCLUDED!
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SUMMER SHOPPING IS MORE EXCITING WITH:
Shop with Scrip Fundraiser!
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RPA SPIRIT WEAR STORE
NOW ONLINE!
We now have limited quantities of RPA Spirit Wear for purchase on campus or online!
Get yours NOW and show your school spirit!
GO KINGS!
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BUY SPIRIT WEAR NOW! MAKES GREAT GRADUATION GIFTS! WEAR IT ALL SUMMER & SHOW OFF YOUR RPA PRIDE! |
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We are excited to announce our new uniform supplier for 2021-22! |
We are excited to announce that starting in the 2021-22 school year we will be using Lands' End for our exclusive uniform supplier.
THE DETAILS ARE NOW BEING FINALIZED!
You will be notified by email with specific uniform requirements and ordering information very soon!
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RPA House Update
The Leader Board is blocked through the end of the quarter in hopes all participants will put in 100% to the very end!
The House winner will be participating in a 3-hour Laser Tag this week!
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Don't forget to follow us on social media throughout the summer!
(Please like us on Facebook!)
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WHILE YOU ARE DOING YOUR SUMMER SHOPPING
DON'T FORGET-
Join AmazonSmile
If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select your favorite charity to start generating donations, at no cost to you.
A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK WHILE YOU SHOP
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RPA's Prayer List is for friends and family of RPA
If you would like to include a name of a loved one to our list, please send email to:
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Royal Palm Academy's Prayer List
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God."
~James 5:16
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“O Lady of Good Health,
our Merciful Father chose you to be a powerful intercessor in times of trouble and woe.
As in past centuries when you have ended contagious diseases, we implore you now to end the Coronavirus which is damaging the health of many and spreading fear in our communities.
Teach us not to be afraid, to be courageous and generous in offering assistance to others, and to live joyfully in the state of grace.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.”
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Prayers Needed For:
Maria Borge
Cesar Pajuelo/Bouchard
Richard Baier
Lissa Husselman
Lori Landi
Baby Penny
Maria Valenzuela
Carlos Medrano
Darlene Waller
Irma Ozores
Kenneth Blankenship
Sarah Boggs
Bertha Noy
Barbara Tabler
Terri Tabler
Gay Rogers
Raquel Prieguez
Ruben Seoanes
Randel Scharf
Raquel Prieguez
Gladys Blanco
Julie Ringhofer
Col J.T. Sehulster
RC Schmidt
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Repose of the Soul:
Linda Kuczaj
Antonia D'Agostino
Dave Bolser
Donna Riley
Larry Wolman
John E. Drake, III
Diana Kinnear
Ray Dee
Dineo Christina Mosothoane
Rosemary Burke
Russell L. Cockrum
Elaine Buscemi
Jacob Meijer
Ricardo Flores
Rita Ann Sopchak
Richard J. Hanafin
Galterius A. Grajo, MD
Curtiss Giller
Hilda Saadeh
Judi Schwartz
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Parents, please share any special intentions for family and friends:
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