Nativity News
Weekly Newsletter - Vol. 4 Issue 14 - 11/16/18
We wish all of our families a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you!
- 11/20 Pajama Day for Students and Staff
- 11/21-11/25 Thanksgiving Break!
- 11/29 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Pick Up 2:30-6pm
- 11/30 Family Movie Night (see below for details)
- 12/9 Donuts with Santa 9-11am
More info will be shared about these events soon but please mark your calendar!
12/13-14 Santa Secret Shop
12/19 Final Day of ASC before Christmas break
12/22-1/6 Christmas Break
1/27 Open House 9-11am
Week of 1/27 Catholic Schools Week
MONDAY 11/19 IS THE FINAL DAY FOR VOTING!
Please note there will be no Adventure Club After School Care on Thursday 12/20 and 12/21! It will resume a on Monday 1/7/19!
Introducing Our Newest Star
We are excited to introduce our newest student, Bryan! Bryan is a 5th grader from Guatemala and joins us as an exchange student through Jump the World Experiencias Interculturales. He will be with us through early December and is hosted by Nativity student, Deshaun, and family.
Earlier this week, Bryan gave a great presentation about himself and his country at our Home & School Association meeting. Bienvenidos, Bryan!
Donuts with Santa
Candy Needed
AN RSVP FORM CAME HOME LAST WEEK!
America Recycles Day 2018
Congratulations to 6th grader, Izabella Flores! She was one of 3 winners of the second America Recycles Day Billboard Design Contest, sponsored by Porter County Recycling & Waste Reduction. Her winning design will be prominently featured on billboards throughout Porter County in the month of November:
- Nov. 19 - 25, north side of U.S. 30 at Hayes Leonard Rd.
- Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, east side of State Rd. 2 and one mile south of U.S. 30.
Upcoming VIRTUS Sessions
Here are some upcoming VIRTUS sessions elsewhere in the Diocese. Please remember that you must attend a session and have a completed background check (through the VIRTUS site) to volunteer for any school events.
11/18/18 2:00 PM St. Thomas Aquinas (Knox)
11/29/18 6:00 PM St. Paul Catholic School (Valparaiso)
01/10/19 6:00 PM Queen of All Saints (Michigan City)
02/05/19 6:00 PM St. Casimir School (Hammond)
02/06/19 6:00 PM St. Casimir School (Hammond) *Session conducted in Spanish
Other After School Activities
NEW PROGRAM BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY -- Dream in Me is a program for young girls in grades K-3. We will have one 11 week session on Tuesdays after school beginning in February. Information and registration forms have been sent home with girls in K-3.
- Cookie Dough Fundraiser Pick Up--This is scheduled for THURSDAY 11/29 from 2:30-6pm. All orders must be picked up on that day. Please contact Desi Salinas at dezzydu03@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
- Pancake Breakfast Volunteers Needed--Home & School is hosting its annual pancake breakfast for the students during the school day on Tuesday 11/20 as we kick off Thanksgiving Break. Volunteers are needed from 6--10:30am. Service hours are available. If you are interested in volunteering to serve, please email Eva Heridia at heridia@nativityofoursavior.net. Remember that you must be VIRTUS compliant and have a current background check on file.
- Next Parent Meeting--Plan to join us on Wednesday 1/16/19 at 6pm in the Nativity Gym for our next parent meeting.
Santa Secret Shop Coming Soon!
Set up is Wed 12/12 at 3pm. Four volunteers are needed.
Eight wrappers and 4 personal shoppers are needed Thursday and Friday from 8-11, 11-2:30 or 8-2:30 (lunch is provided).
Take down is Friday at 2:30 -- four volunteers are needed.
If you can help, please contact Ms. Gore (219-781-4594). There is a limit of two adults per family who can earn service hours. ALL volunteers must be VIRTUS compliant and have a current background check on file.
Nativity Car Magnet
MENU CHANGE FOR 11/19 and 11/20
Monday 11/19 Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Corn Fruit
Tuesday 11/20 Corn Dog, Fries, Carrots, Fruit
- All families are encouraged to apply for Free/Reduced Lunch. Additional forms are available in the office.
- Gr. K-4 cost is $2.70 / Gr. 5-8 cost is $2.80 -- middle schoolers do receive larger portions
- No lunch carryouts are permitted
- Snacks are available daily and are $.50 each
- All lunch, milk and snack purchased are charged to the student's lunch account
- Students must have permission to purchase snacks (see form below--only needs to be filled out once per family)
- IMPORTANT REMINDER - Due to the strict guidelines for the National Lunch Program, students cannot bring fast food for lunch (McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, Jimmy Johns, etc.). Please do not send it in.
- School is in session from 7:30am - 2:30pm. Students are expected to be in their classroom at 7:30 bell or they will be marked tardy.
- Students are expected to be in school and on time EVERYDAY!
- The school office is open on school days from 7:00am-3:30pm.
- All school visitors must enter through Door D until 2:30pm on school days and sign in at the office.
Uniforms Available at Dennis
Homework Help Information
Homework Help is a service where one teacher is available to work with K-8 students on homework and classwork after school. It takes place Monday through Thursday from 2:45-4pm.
CONTINUING POLICY THIS SCHOOL YEAR: In order to ensure the safety and security of the students attending Homework Help, they MUST be signed in and out of After School Care even if they are here for Homework Help. This sign in/out system will help us track which students are still in the building and where. In addition, After School Care rates ($3/hour per child) will apply even if your student is attending Homework Help. For example, a student staying after school for Homework Help and signed out at 3:30 will incur a $3 charge for 1 hour of After School Care--even if that time was only spent in Homework Help. All students in ASC and Homework Help will receive a snack when they are here.
Please note that all students MUST be signed out of ASC. If a student was marked at Homework Help but a parent fails to sign them out at ASC, the family will be billed until the end of Homework Help at 4pm.
The Homework Help teachers for this year are Mrs. Crockett (Mondays), Mr. Koteles (Tuesdays), Mrs. Franzen (Wednesdays) and Mrs. Dietrich (Thursdays). Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about Homework Help.
Upcoming Andrean Events
Parent Information Night: Thursday, November 29th
Andrean High School invites families to our Parent Information Night on Thursday, November 29th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Andrean’s Cafeteria. The theme of the night will be, “Andrean is more than a school – it is a lifestyle”. Families will have the opportunity to meet with Andrean students, parents, and faculty.
Andrean Meet & Greet: Wednesday, December 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Prospective families are invited to St. Michael’s Social Hall at 16 E Wilhelm St, Schererville, IN 46375 to meet the Administration and students of Andrean High School. This is an opportunity to learn more about Andrean and ask any questions that families may have. In addition to its outstanding academics, Andrean provides an exceptional faith-based, social and athletic environment for its students. Please feel free to visit anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.
Entrance Exam: Sunday, December 9th from 1:00 – 4:30 PM
Andrean High School would like to invite prospective students to our winter Entrance Exam. Students are asked to check in by 12:45 PM and enter through Door M. Parents are invited to join us for refreshments and a presentation on the admissions process.
Parent Information Night: Thursday, December 13th
Andrean High School invites families to our Parent Information Night on Thursday, December 13th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Andrean’s Cafeteria. Families will have the opportunity to meet with Andrean students, parents, and faculty.
Families can pre-register for events by visiting andreanhs.org/rsvp
Creating Your RenWeb Parent Login Account
- Visit to www.renweb.com.
- Select Login from the menu bar and ParentsWeb Login from the drop-down menu.
- Select Create New ParentsWeb Account (may only be seen on a desktop or laptop computer -- not a mobile device).
- Enter District Code: NS-IN and your email address that you've previously provided to the school and click Create Account.
- You will receive an email from RenWeb Customer Support containing a link that will allow you to create your username and password. For security purposes the link will remain active for 6 hours.
- Click on the link. A Change/Create Password screen will open. Type in your desired username and password.
- Click on the Save Username and/or Password button.
- You should now be able to access your family's account.
Our Mission:
Nativity of Our Savior School facilitates the growth and enlightenment of the whole child by creating a spiritually, academically, and socially rich community environment. Children are nurtured and challenged to seek knowledge and pursue it in every facet of life.
Email: principal@nativityofoursavior.net
Website: nativityofoursavior.net
Location: 2929 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN, United States
Phone: (219)763-2400
Facebook: facebook.com/NOOSCS
Twitter: @nativitystars1