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St. Columba Catholic School - News every Friday - 12/6/19
Happy Advent!
As we returned to school this week, it was a challenge for me to get my head wrapped around the fact that Advent had already begun. The school year seems to be flying by!
The Advent season is probably my favorite liturgical season. I love the feelings of anticipation and waiting for the Christmas season. I truly enjoy the opportunity to hear conversations in the classrooms centered around preparing for the coming of Christ. Students have been busy making Advent Wreaths and Calendars and have begun their work for our Christmas program.
I enjoy Advent because it reminds me of how the people of Jesus' time were hoping from this great, powerful Messiah and King to save them and instead received a helpless, poor baby. It helps me continue to bring my expectations and hopes back down to earth. As our school's leader, I am continually focusing on the big picture of our school's growth and improvement. For me, Advent is always a great time to focus back on all of the truly amazing things that are already happening! In just the few months that school has been in session, there has been some tremendous growth in our students, whether that is in certain subject areas, or their social skills and how they interact with their peers, or their self-confidence. There are some amazing things happening at our school and that is a testament to our teachers, parents, and supporters!
We are also halfway through the 2nd quarter. It is a great time to check Gradelink and ensure everything is in order and that you are seeing that great growth that I am seeing!
Here is a look ahead at the upcoming events on campus:
- Monday, December 9:
- Tuesday, December 10: PTG General Meeting (6:00pm, Parish Hall); St. Columba Spirit Wear orders due
- Wednesday, December 11:
- Thursday, December 12:
- Friday, December 13: Mass (8:15am); January Hot Lunch Orders due
- Saturday, December 14: Christmas Movie Night (4:30pm)
Blessings,
Mr. Amann
PTG General Meeting Next Week!
Your attendance is requested on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00pm for a PTG General Meeting. Daycare will be provided for any students of St. Columba for no cost.
Remember, you get service hours for your attendance at PTG General Meetings!
Mr. Amann will be covering a variety of important topics including:
-Fall Festival Success and Recap
-Gala Theme Reveal and Details Preview
-Re-Enrollment Steps, including Tuition Assistance Updates
-Marketing Plan, including Future Scholar Program and Referral Rewards Program
-Fall STAR Testing Analysis
Christmas Program
The St. Columba Christmas Program is on Wednesday, December 18th at 6pm in the Church. Students in Pre-K through 8th grade are all participating and expected to attend. This is a formal program, so students should be dressed formally. Christmas related attire is welcome!
If you cannot join us on Wednesday night, we will have an Encore performance for the Parish on Thursday, December 19th at 9am. Students will be in their uniforms for this performance.
Christmas Movie Night + Santa + Ornament Decorating
A flyer was sent home today and is also attached below regarding our Annual Christmas Movie Night.
Santa will be in attendance for photos from 5-6pm!
There will be an ornament decorating station along with Pizza and a Baked Goods for sale from the 6th grade!
St. Columba Spirit Shirt and Sweatshirt
Many of you asked me at Fall Festival about my Shirt/Sweatshirt with the large cougar on the front. The design was created by some of our 8th graders and is the design for their 8th grade sweatshirts.
Due to popular demand, we decided to mass produce these and sell them to all of our families who want them. The order form was sent home in the Family Envelopes, but is also attached below.
So that we can place an order as a batch, all orders are due by December 10th! These will make great Christmas gifts for children and adults alike!
Go Cougars!
January Hot Lunch Order Form
3rd Graders getting to work in 8th grade!
3rd Graders getting to work in 8th grade!
6th Grade Akkadian Empire Jigsaw Activity!
7th Grade Arabian Peninsula Project Presentations
7th Grade Arabian Peninsula Project Presentations
7th Grade Arabian Peninsula Project Presentations
St. Columba Catholic School
Email: welcome@stcolumbaschool.org
Website: stcolumbaschool.org
Location: 3365 Glencolum Drive, San Diego, CA, USA
Phone: (858)-279-1882
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