Monday Memo
We Are Family - November 1, 2021
Today, November 1st, is the Solemnity of All Saints. A Solemnity is the highest celebration in the Catholic church and today is dedicated to celebrating all those who have attained heaven whether they are recognized as canonized saints or not. Tomorrow, November 2nd, is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, or All Souls Day. This day celebrates all who have died and await heaven. Traditionally, on this day, we pray especially for all those who have died in the past year. We will celebrate All Souls Day as a school community on Thursday, November 11th. Please visit https://forms.gle/PkaD6JvZgGWWQqnQ7 to include your recently departed loved one's name in our service.
The Saint Susanna Pro-Life Committee hosts a pro-life art contest each year. The awards were presented after mass this morning. Mass and the awards ceremony are available at https://youtu.be/5yr1PM2OGjI.
The Jamboree is coming up this Saturday, November 6th, starting at 6:30 PM. This is a great evening of fellowship for our school and parish community. The event traditionally includes chili tasting, children's games, a draw down (reverse) raffle, the teacher wishlist, a jail and bail, and other fun activities. it will be an indoor/outdoor event to allow for social distancing.
The Committee welcomes additional chili entries. I make the world's worst chili, so I will spare you all my offerings and assure you that any chili you make could beat mine, hands down. Chili and dessert entries welcome here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4baca622abfa7-stsue Who will walk away with the award for hottest chili? For people's choice? For non-traditional? We will see!
The Jamboree Committee could use help with various activities including
- ticket sales before/after weekend masses
- event set up
- event concessions
- chili contest participants - bring your best chili in a crock pot and your grandest table decorations
- event tear down
- and more
Please see https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4baca622abfa7-boots for all of the volunteer opportunities! If you have any questions, Gaytanna McGuire, Jamboree Chairperson, would love to answer them. You can contact her at gstillamc@gmail.com
The November lunch menu is attached at the bottom of this newsletter.
Have a great week Spartans!
God bless,
Janet Abdoulaye, Principal
Events This Week
Monday, November 1st
- Solemnity of All Saints - Mass led by 6th grade at 8:45 AM
Wednesday, November 3rd
- We Are Family Shirts with jeans or uniform bottoms
- Dismissal at 2:50 PM
Thursday, November 4th
- No school mass
- Cardinal Ritter High School Open House at 6:00 PM
Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars
- November 6th - Jamboree and Chili Cookoff.
- November 10th - Picture Makeup Day
- November 11th - All Souls Mass at 8:45 AM, Veterans Day Program at 2:00 PM in the church
- November 15th - Diabetes Awareness Day
- December 9th - K-4 Christmas Show (tentative)
Jamboree 2021
All families have received a letter along with raffle tickets to sell to friends, family, or anyone who is interested in our grand prize and supporting our school programs. The money raised by the raffle goes directly to our parent group and is used to support our school.
School Picture Retake Information
School picture retake day is Wednesday, November 10th, in the morning.
If you missed photos altogether, you may order photos here.
Retake Day FAQ's
Q. Does my student need to bring anything with them if they missed the first picture day?
A. No, they just come to the photographer with their best smile!
Q. We received our photos, but would like to do a retake. What does my student need to have with them for a retake?
A. They must have their original packet with ALL contents inside, even if they did not purchase a package. The photographer needs this packet, or we will be unable to do the retake.
Q. I did not purchase a package, can I still have my student retake their photo?
A. Yes, your student will need to bring their original packet, with the proof inside. Please also include $5 for the retake fee. The photographer needs the packet, or we will be unable to do the retake.
If you have any additional questions regarding Retake Day on Wednesday, November 10th, please contact us here: https://www.cripephoto.com/customer-service-form
PLEASE BE SURE YOU RETURN ALL OF THE ORIGINAL PHOTO PACKET IN ORDER TO DO A RETAKE! Thanks!
All Souls Remembrance
We will remember and pray for our faithful departed during a school mass on November 11th at 8:45 AM. If your family has experienced a death in the past year, we would welcome the opportunity to pray for your loved one. Please complete the form at https://forms.gle/PkaD6JvZgGWWQqnQ7 and we will add your family member or loved one to our remembrance. The loved one does not need to have been Catholic.
We will read your loved one's name during an entrance procession and place a candle in our memorial display at the foot of the altar.
If you would like to send a picture of your family member to be included in the display, please email a digital copy to Janet Abdoulaye at jabdoulaye@saintsusanna.com by November 3rd. The pictures will not be returned.
Diabetes Awareness Day - November 15th
Monday, November 15th is Saint Susanna's Diabetes Awareness Day. For a minimum $1 donation to Strike Out Type 1 Diabetes, a 501c3 Foundation in Hendricks County, students may have a dress down day and wear BLUE or a BASEBALL themed shirt with jeans or uniform bottoms in honor of National Diabetes Awareness month. Mrs. Morgan will visit each of the classes and talk living with diabetes to raise awareness.
November Food Drive - St. Anthony and Holy Trinity Food Drive
They have requested the following items this year:
- Toilet Paper
- Laundry Soap
- Deodorant
- Dish Soap
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Crackers
- Canned Chicken
- Pancake Mix and Syrup
- Canned Pineapple
- Canned Fruit Cocktail
- Canned Mandarin Oranges
Around Our School
Vaccination Clinic - Hendricks County Health Department
School Counselor
Students may be referred to Ms. Evans by teachers or the principal for a one-time visit. After that, parents must complete an consent form for continued visits. The consent form is available at the end of the Monday Memo or in the school office. You can reach Ms. Evans directly at kevans@saintsusanna.com
Volunteer Opportunities
The service hour tracking form can be found here and a copy will be sent home in the back-to-school packets. We ask that each family complete five service hours this school year. These hours can be completed during school or parish events.
Upcoming events include:
- Stay tuned....
Easy Fund-Raising for Saint Susanna Catholic School!
Box Tops for Education
Here’s how it works:
- Step 1: Download the new Box Tops App (iTunes or Google Play) – it’s free
- Step 2: Create a username and connect it to your child’s school
- Step 3: Scan your grocery store receipt. Items with the new Box Tops label will be automatically credited to your school
Does this mean I should stop sending in my paper Box Tops that I have already clipped? No! Continue to send those to the school!
Kroger Community Rewards
Information on the Kroger Community Rewards program can be found here on their website or under the "rewards" tab in your Kroger app. You will need to search for the exact name of our organization as SAINT SUSANNAS SCHOOL PTP . From there, you can link your Kroger card with our organization and a portion of your spending at Kroger will come to us.
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About Us
St. Susanna Catholic School's mission is to provide a Christ-centered, quality education that prepares and inspires its students to excel as they progress in their scholastic careers. Based on Catholic teachings, our students and staff exemplify the value of faith, service, love, and respect in all situations and with all people.
Email: jabdoulaye@saintsusanna.com
Website: www.saintsusannaschool.com
Location: 1212 East Main Street, Plainfield, IN, USA
Phone: 317-839-3713
Facebook: facebook.com/stsusannaschool