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Friday News from Sister Lydia 10-21-22

October 22, 2022

Good Afternoon and Happy Friday Families,

Autumn Prayer

O God of Creation, you have blessed us with the changing of the seasons.

As we embrace these autumn months,

May the earlier setting of the sun

Remind us to take time to rest.

May the crunch of the leaves beneath our feet

Remind us of the brevity of this earthly life.

May the steam of our breath in the cool air

Remind us that it is you who give us
your breath of life.

May the scurrying of the squirrels and the migration of the birds

Remind us that you call us to follow your will.

We praise you for your goodness forever and ever.

Amen (author unknown)

The children are looking forward to Trunk or Treat tomorrow evening! We are grateful to the Vega family for their dedication to this annual event and grateful to the Parents' Association and their eager volunteers. It is one of the children's favorite events. Thank you, too, to the PA for the bowling event this past Wednesday! Parents, please make a note and Save the Date for a Mad Science presentation on November 9th from 5-6 pm for grades 3-8--more info to come.

On Halloween, October 31st, the children are not permitted to wear costumes or masks but t hey may have a dress-down day and wear orange, black, and other Halloween colors. No face paints or hair dye, please. And very important: no food is permitted to be shared with classmates!

Reminder, the school telephone is answered until 3:30. The school is not open for students to return to the building after that. Items that are left behind can be retrieved on the next school day.

Your children brought their NWEA/MAP test scores home for you today. The tests are an excellent tool for our teachers to use to guide instruction. While the children were bowling on Wednesday, teachers in Kindergarten through grade 8 participated in another NWEA professional development afternoon. The program was taught by Dr. Corinne Merritt using MAP scores to apply Differentiated Instruction/Assessment Strategies and Resources.

Reminders:

On Thursday, Project Safe Child Presentations for Grades 6-8 will take place at 9:30 am and the presentation for Grades 4&5 will take place on Thursday at 10:40. Parents are welcome to attend.
On Friday, October 28th, we will host a Middle School Dance from 6-8 in the gym. Be prepared to do the Mash . . . The Monster Mash!
Items for our St. Joseph Food Pantry are now being collected.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sister Lydia

Principal

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December 2, 2022

Good afternoon Sacred Heart Parents and Families, December is upon us and with that, bringing colder weather and the feeling of Christmas. The ECC has begun to prepare for the Advent season, as our students are learning the true meaning of Christmas during classroom conversations and their time with Sr. Angela. This week's preparation included lighting the first candle on our Advent wreath in the lobby, helping the children understand the preparation of welcoming Jesus on his birthday. One new candle will be lit each Sunday until Christmas. I have included a special prayer shared by Sr. Angela. Please take a moment to read it with your family, as we approach the second week of Advent. In our Lobby, a lighted, Evergreen tree stands by our manger, reminding us of the special night Jesus was born. We are teaching the children that giving to others in need, this winter season, doesn’t always come wrapped as a present; it is the giving of ourselves through good deeds. This is our birthday present to Jesus. During this cold winter season, we are asking the children and families to help others by bringing new mittens/gloves, hats, scarves, socks, diapers (size 3-6) and onesies to the ECC. This small gesture will help children stay warm this winter. We will display these items on our Evergreen tree, reinforcing the “gift” of giving to others in need. Thank you for any donations you wish to contribute. Reminders: Wednesday, December 7th- Early dismissal at 11:25, no lunch Tuesday, December 13th- Pizza Lunch Thursday, December 22nd- Early Childhood Christmas Show @ 10:30. More details to follow & Early Dismissal @ 11:25 Friday, December 16th & Thursday, December 22nd- No aftercare on these days. Warm regards, Sarah Chick

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November 18, 2022

Good afternoon Sacred Heart Parents and Families, Today the children enjoyed preparing for our ECC Thanksgiving Feast by baking bread, creating Turkey decorations, and sharing conversations about all that God has blessed us with, during this time of thankfulness. During Monday’s celebration, we will gather together as a Sacred heart family and share a Thanksgiving feast at lunchtime. The children will be served a traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, bread, corn, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy. All ECC students are welcome to join our feast. If your child does not attend school on Monday, please feel free to bring him/her into school at 11:00am to join their classmates. We ask that you pick your child up at 12:00pm, after our celebration. We are looking forward to this special day.