SBS Weekly Update
December 20th, 2020
SBS Snow Angel Project
Principal's Notes
Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent, On the fourth week of Advent, we light the final purple candle to mark the final week of prayer and penance as we wait for the birth of our Savior. This final candle, the “Angel’s Candle,” symbolizes peace. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”.
The message of the angel of the Lord given to Joseph in his dream tells us much about the child that Mary bears and his role in God's plan. He is conceived by the Holy Spirit. His name will be Jesus, which in the Hebrew means “Yahweh saves.” He will be the fulfillment of the prophecy heard in today's first reading from Isaiah: “. . . The virgin shall be with child . . . and shall name him Emmanuel [God with us].”
Joseph does as the angel of the Lord directs. He takes Mary to be his wife and accepts the child in her womb as his own. Joseph and Mary are both cooperative with God's plan. They are both models for us of what it means to be faithful servants of God.
Reminder: COVID Update and Changes to the School Calendar
Due to the current local and in-school issues, Christmas break is being extended as follows in order to create an extended time after the Christmas holiday;
- All students, Preschool - Grade 8 will be fully digital January 4th - 8th
- All Specials will be canceled for the week of January 4th - 8th
- All students will return to our current in-person learning model on Monday, January 11th
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.
All my best,
Matthew Collins
Principal
First Term Honors - Grades 6, 7 and 8
Grade 8
First Honors:
Sophia Abbadessa
Sophia Fraioli
Anna Franco
Emily Laugalis
Jack Nguyen
Karrington Wood
2nd Honors:
Maya Coq
Morgan Harrington
Hailey Robbins
Liam Ryan
Grade 7
First Honors:
Abigail Buckley
Mark England
Meghan Henry
Emily Lavallee
Mariah Strong
Second Honors:
Samantha Asack
James Bent
Maeve Brophy
Aaron Burns
Catherine Parker
Laci Shirriff
Sophia Viejo
Grade 6
First Honors:
Alex Asack
Paul Fisher
Lena Pepgjonaj
Juliet Robinson
Second Honors:
Izzie Fulton
Molly McEvoy
Ikem Ogbonna
The Week Ahead
- Grades 3 - 8 Group A “In-Person”
Tuesday, December 22nd:
- Grades 3 - 8 Group A “In-Person”
Wednesday, December 23rd:
- NO SCHOOL
Thursday, December 24th:
- NO SCHOOL
- Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25th:
- NO SCHOOL
- Christmas - Merry Christmas to All!
Looking Ahead
Monday, December 28th - Friday, January 1st:
- NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Monday, January 4th - Friday, January 8th:
- Distance learning for all grades, Preschool through Grade 8
SBS High-Risk State Travel Policy
Our top priority is to keep our Saint Bridget School Community healthy and safe. It is the expectation of all students, staff and families that anyone entering the school is doing so only when they are healthy. With the coming holiday season approaching there is a reasonable expectation that some of our school families will travel.
By no means does this policy prohibit travel, instead it identifies the proper protocol that must be followed in order for students to return to in-person learning.
Please review the attached SBS COVID High-Risk States Travel Policy.
Also, here is a link to the CDC's Holiday Celebrations Guidance: LINK
Saint Bridget School Contact Information
Email: sbsoffice@stbridgetschool.us
Website: www.stbridgetschool.us
Location: 455 Plymouth Street, Abington, MA 02351
Phone: (781)-878-8482
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