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St. Valentine News Dec. 5, 2019
Advent- Preparing our Hearts for Jesus
With Santa Shop and Cookies and Milk with Santa and all of the wonderful fun in the month of December, it is so important for us to take time to remember we are in the liturgical season of Advent. Ask your child what they have learned about Advent in class, from our weekly Advent wreath lighting, and from Father Socorro and Father Kishore at mass.
The time before Christmas is called “Advent”. Advent means “arrival that has been awaited” or "coming" and that describes the time before Christmas perfectly. We wait for the birth of Christ – or rather, for the time we celebrate that birth which actually happened over 2000 years ago.
Sometimes in the midst of the commercialization of this holiday the significance and meaning gets lost. We can find ourselves being busy with preparations, shopping and stressing so everything is just right, that Jesus seems to get left behind in all the flurry.
A few years ago I shared the link below with families. I found myself watching it again this year and realizing again how important it is for us to share with our children the true reason for this holiday season.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OExXItDyWEY&feature=em-share_video_user
Where’s the line to see Jesus?
Our PTC Santa Shop Team is Awesome
Looking for that special something for the ones they love
Holiday weekend work is a labor of love
The Safety of Children is a Top Priority
Use caution and drive SLOWLY in the library lot. The lot is smaller and the pavement sometimes slippery. A few are driving too fast for these conditions.
Please always double check to make sure all children have moved away from your car before you put your car back in drive. Many grey hairs on Mrs. Damuth's head are from cars moving away while students are still near!
A few reminders for the coming days
- Check your child's class webpage or class dojo each week
- Check on your child's grades (grades 3-8) on FACTS Family Portal each week
- Follow the school google calendar
- Watch for notice of the January lunch order- coming soon!
- Lemongrass PTC Fundraiser orders due today- order your Christmas gifts
Friday, Dec. 6 Out of Uniform Day - holiday colors
Mass is at 8:15
St. Nicholas Day
Santa Shop is open for anyone who still needs to shop during school and at the night event
Cookies and Milk with Santa 6-8pm in the gym All are welcome!
Sat, Dec. 7 Home Basketball Games all day in the gym Go Volts!
Sun, Dec. 8 Prepare your hearts for Jesus- Attend Sunday mass 9:00am and 12:00pm
Mon, Dec. 9 Grade 5 Prize Day from the feather party winner Abbey
Tues, Dec. 10 School Advisory meeting 7pm faculty room
Wed, Dec. 11 Student viewing of "Frozen Jr"
Early Dismissal Day 2:00 Teacher PD
Confirmation Retreat
Thurs, Dec 12 Bagel Day
"Frozen Junior" presented by the Drama Club at 7pm all are invited!
Fri, Dec. 13 Mass 8:15
Drama Club presents "Frozen Jr" 7pm
Sun, Dec. 15 Third Sunday of Advent Mass 9am. 12pm
Drama Club presents "Frozen Jr" 3:00