| | | | Dear Friends,
As Thanksgiving approaches we have much for which we are thankful. It is a time of year when we think of others less fortunate. As a reminder, our peanut butter drive for the St. Vincent de Paul society is well underway. Please send a jar (or two!), any kind, any size with your child by Friday, December 8. Your generous response to the peanut butter is a wonderful sign of your thoughtfulness and a great example for your children of giving to the local community.
As we continue to prepare for Thanksgiving, please consider joining us on Tuesday, November 21, for a Thanksgiving prayer service presented by kindergarten in the gym at 8:10am. | | SANDWICHES-FOR-THE-NEEDY
This Friday, November 17, is our next collection of sandwiches-for-the-needy. All are welcome to participate and the 1st and 7th graders are charged with taking the lead that day. In order to facilitate the distribution of sandwiches, we have been asked to provide just one type of sandwich: turkey on sliced white or brown bread. We thank you in advance for what we hope will be another huge collection for those at the Martin de Porres House of Hospitality.
NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Next week's schedule leaves us with only one-and-a-half short days of school. Please remember that on Tuesday, November 21 we begin our Thanksgiving break with minimum day dismissal, 12:15/12:30. Extended Care will be available. School will resume on Monday, November 27, which is also a minimum day.
We won't be here to do a Wednesday newsletter next week, however, we will send home the relevant flyers we receive for distribution on Tuesday. | | SCRIP
Just a reminder to order your scrip by 6am this Friday November 17 in order to receive it on Tuesday, November 21, the last day to receive gift cards before Thanksgiving break. Keep an eye out for Thank-scrip-ing Day deals. | | | | SANTA'S SECRET SHOP
The Parents' Club present their annual 2-day Santa's Secret Shop starting Thursday, December 1. Students will have an opportunity to purchase gifts for parents, friends and relatives. Keep a lookout for more information to be sent home next Tuesday.
DECEMBER 3 - PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Please mark December 3 on your calendar as an exciting day here at STM. We will begin the day with our 10:00am Family Mass with the presentation of students receiving first sacraments and confirmation, followed by a Pancake Breakfast presented by the 6th and 8th grade dads, and a visit with Santa. Be sure to check out the Christmas Boutique items for sale in the gym as well. We have many new vendors coming this year.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Please save Thursday night, December 14, for our school's presentation of our Christmas Program. We will begin at 7:00pm in the Gym and all students, Preschool through 8th grade will have a part in this program. | | | | As we come to the day when we recognize all for which we should be thankful, we are especially mindful of you. You continue to support so many of our efforts by your presence and participation. These efforts have continued for years. Thank you, thank you, thank you and enjoy a great holiday with family and friends! | | | | Sincerely,
Marie Fitzpatrick
Principal | | | | | | | |
