Week of 10/22/23
Dear School Families,
This coming week we look forward to the 5th grade’s in-house trip on Monday, October 23rd and the 7th Graders’ Confirmation Inscription on Wednesday, October 25th at 8:30 a.m. in the church.
Pretzel Day will be held this coming Friday, October 27th. Thanks to Mrs. Greenblum and all of our parent volunteers for making the day possible!
Our Halloween Party for students in grades PreK - Grade 4 is sure to be spooky fun for all! The party will be held in the Cardinal Cooke Center gym from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28th.
A special thank you to our 3rd grade class reps, Mrs. Vergona, Mrs. Guadagno, Mrs. Fraschilla, and Mrs. Cox for all of their hard work on this event. Please email [email protected] if you are planning on donating treats for the party. Donations are greatly appreciated!
All students are welcome to dress in Halloween costumes on Tuesday, October 31st as our PreK - Grade 7 students enjoy our Trunk or Treat and our 8th graders enjoy their Halloween party. Please no masks, accessories, or one piece costumes. Pre K Halloween Dress Down schedule will be shared by the PreK teachers.
Our 8th grade students are completing their final preparations for the TACHS exam which will be administered on Friday, November 3rd. Parents, please be sure to view and follow the directions provided in the TACHS Exam Preparation Video which can be found on the Parent Memo page of the school website. It is imperative that you test the device your child plans to use for the exam as soon as possible. We also encourage you to have a conversation with your child regarding their choices for high school, including their first, second, and third preferences. Making these selections thoughtfully is crucial. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Miller or Mrs. Kneeshaw.
A Flocknote was recently sent out with pre order information for Picture Day which will take place on November 7th for students in grades K - 7. A hard copy form will also be sent home this week.
Orders are now being accepted for delicious Thanksgiving Pies from Wemrock Orchard. The deadline to place an order is November 6th. A special thank you to Mrs. Vella for organizing this fundraiser!
Congratulations to the newly inducted members of our chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. We are so proud of you! The members are: Joseph Augello, Christopher Bannon, Elena Brown, Vincent DeVito, Giana Domante, Thomas Dunleavy, Sofia Garritano, Adriana Gigliotti, Jeremiah Gorman, Henry Ionescu, Claire Murray, Liam O’Connell, Joseph Picioccio, Grace Pinto, Christina Powers, Stella Quinones, Ryan Rieb, Katelynn Silverman, Keira Trears, Charlotte Valenti, Eva von der Osten, Meagan Wildes, and Joshua Zucconi.
Last week, Fr. Brendan shared Mother Teresa’s poem “Do it Anyway” with a few of our 7th graders. I share it here in the hope that it provides guidance for all of us this week:
People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered.
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies.
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you.
Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight.
Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous.
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten.
Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough.
Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God.
It was never between you and them anyway.
A list of upcoming events follows.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Olsen
Upcoming Events
10/23/23 5th Grade In-house trip
10/25/23 Confirmation Inscription 8:30 a.m. Church
10/27/23 Pretzel Day
10/28/23 Halloween Party (PrK - Grade 4) 1:00 pm. CCC
10/31/23 8th Grade Halloween Party; Trunk or Treat PreK - Gr 7
11/1/23 All Saints Day Mass 10:00 a.m. Church
11/3/23 TACHS exam for our 8th grade students
11/4/23 Confirmation Retreat 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
11/6/23 Dad’s Club Monday Night Football
11/9/23 12:00 Dismissal Regional Faculty Meeting
11/10/23 No School Veterans Day
11/20/23 Report Cards Released
11/21/23 12:00 Dismissal Parent Teacher Conferences
11/23/23 No School Thanksgiving Holiday
11/24/23 No School Thanksgiving Holiday
11/29/23 School Christmas Fair