The Preschool Press
December 3, 2021
Seeing the joy at the Christmas programs of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends was a beautiful experience. Thank you for attending and supporting our wonderful school! A special thank you to Mrs. Monica Barbour for directing the program, Mr. Jon Lawrence for narrating the show, and Mrs. Sarah Bergner for designing the set, running music, and handling all the other behind the scenes details.
The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th. Below are some wonderful resources to explain the story and the image. I encourage you to watch them so you can share this beautiful story with your children.
Websites for Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Facts
https://guadalupeshrine.org/facts/
Videos:
For younger students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-u7SFLvz8Q
This is a video that takes you to the Shrine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaMgGaRxhJ0
This explains the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHtnToITkMs
Next Week at a Glance
MondayFeast of St. Nicholas
Pajama Day!
Tuesday
Pajama Day!
School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Saturdays for Shopping
Auction Summary
We are thrilled to announce that this year's auction was our MOST SUCCESSFUL AUCTION EVER! More than 300 patrons attended and together raised more than $222,000! This record-setting amount could not have been possible without your tremendous support. To our sponsors, volunteers, and all who participated, we sincerely thank you. Your contributions will be put to use for future classroom renovations, as well as to support all the activities MHSA provides for our students and staff throughout the year.
MHSA Corner
Thank you to everyone who makes the work of the MHSA possible. Below you will find some highlights from the past month.
-Liz James, MHSA president
Saturdays for Shopping
Interested in shopping without your little ones in tow? A limited number of spots remain so act fast! Register for Saturdays for Shopping
HERE! 8th Grade Santa Breakfast
Help support the Marquette 8th graders by attending the annual Santa Breakfast on December 5th from 8am-11am. Santa will be available for pictures!
ECDC Enrollment
We are now accepting applications for new students to the 2022-23 school year. If you have a younger child at home or know someone interested in our preschool, please click
HERE to complete an application.
Kindergarten applications and re-enrollment for returning students will occur in January. 19-20 Memory Books
The 19-20 ECDC Memory Book is now complete. Click
HERE to purchase a book.
Volunteering and VIRTUS
Each year, we rely on volunteers to help support classroom and school activities, field trips, fundraising activities, athletics and much more. Volunteers play a critical role at Marquette, and we appreciate your dedication, time and talent.
What you need to do:
- First, VIRTUS Child & Youth Protection Requirements have three components: 1.) the background check submission 2.) adherence to policies, procedures, and ethical standards, and 3.) the child & youth protection education training. Each component needs to be renewed every five years.
- Registration for First-time Users:
- Visit www.virtusonline.org.
- Select “First-Time Registrant” to create an online VIRTUS account.
- Follow the onscreen step-by-step instructions for completing the process. We require all volunteers to start this process no later than two week before the date of volunteering.
OR
- Update Existing Account:
- Registered volunteers are encouraged to login at the beginning of every school year to ensure that all personal information is correct. Upon login, your account will prompt you to complete any necessary requirements. Automated emails are sent through VIRTUS approximately one week before they expire. Please ensure that the registered email address is correct.
2021-2022 Marquette School Theme
“Joy, with peace, is the sister of charity. Serve the Lord with laughter.”
– SAINT PADRE PIO
Marquette Saint of the Year-St. Joseph
