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STAR REPORT
FSCS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
10/21/09 - VOL.7 ISSUE 7 |
No School October 23rd
There is no school Friday, October 23rd due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Classes will resume on Monday, October 26th. |
Lost & Found
Please take time to look at the Lost and Found and locate any items that you have lost or are missing from your child's closet. On Monday morning, October 26th , any unclaimed items will be taken to charity. |
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Individual Picture Retakes
Tuesday, October 27th
Lifetouch will be here Tuesday, October 27th for individual picture retakes. If you were unable to purchase a picture package in September you can turn in your order form at this time. If extra order forms are needed, please stop by the office. If you are getting retakes, you must bring in the original photo package purchased. Out of uniform will be permitted for individuals getting retakes only. |
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Middle School Volleyball Playoffs
Opportunities For Service Hours!
Attention Middle School Students and Parents! FSCS is hosting the CAA Middle School Volleyball playoffs Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28. Volunteers are needed for Score Keepers, Concessions and Admissions. Estimated times are 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM with 2 and 2 1/4 hour shifts.
Sign-up on the FSCS web site under the HSA Upcoming Events. |
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No District 196 Bus
(PM October 29th, AM & PM October 30th)
There will be no afternoon District 196 bus on Thursday, October 29th, and no morning or afternoon bus on Friday, October 30th. The Mendota Heights bus will run as normal. |
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Tailgate Trick or Treating
Saturday, October 31st at 10:00 am @ SJN
Gather with other SJN families of all ages (grandparents welcome too!) · Wear a costume (something non-scary) · Decorate your vehicle if you wish · Form a circle with your cars in the parking lot · Bring treats to pass out to others · Go trick or treating from vehicle to vehicle (supervised) · Apple cider and cookies available to help you warm up. Interested in helping with this event? Call Ana at 651 454-2079 ext. 2211. RSVP to church office. Co-sponsored by KOC. |
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Let Your Voice Be Heard
Make sure to take the parent survey
Last week we sent an invitation to our parents to take a short survey regarding your experiences at Faithful Shepherd. We've had a great response and hope to get a few more. This short survey takes less than 5 minutes. The deadline is Tuesday, October 27. We will be sharing the results of this survey in November. This survey will be confidential and anonymous. |
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FSCS Culver's Night
Tuesday, November 3rd
Please join us at the Eagan Culver's night from 5:00-8:00 pm. 10% of all sales go back to Faithful Shepherd. We hope to see you there! |
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Holy Angels Open House
November 4th & 5th
On Wednesday, November 4th & Thursday, November 5th the Academy of Holy Angels (AHA) in Richfield, will host two open houses for prospective students and their families. AHA is a Catholic, co-educational high school for students in grades 9-12.
Each open house session begins at 6:30 pm with a co-curricular fair in the school's Convocation Center showcasing more than 50 of AHA's co-curricular activities. Other activities include a program, school tours, faculty and student presentations, and financial aid and scholarship information. The events close at 8:45 pm.
For more information about the open houses or to receive an AHA admissions packet, contact AHA Admissions Director Jesse Foley at (612) 798-2621 or jfoley@academyofholyangels.org. |
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Eucharistic Adoration For Families
Friday, November 6th
Introduce your children to Eucharistic Adoration on Friday, November 6th from 6:30 - 7:15 pm. Join Fr. Steven for Children's Adoration in the SJN Chapel.
Children of all ages are welcome. Fr. Steven will lead us through some wonderfully enriching time with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Come as a family; no one is too young or too old. Next dates for Family Adoration are: February 5th & May 7th, 2010. Contact Ana at (651) 454-2079 or anat@sjn.org with questions. |
Prayer Volunteers Needed
The Prayer Chain is a group of volunteers who are notified as prayers are needed. If you would like to be a part of this faith filled committee, all you need to do is pray! If you would like to be a part of the Faithful Shepherd Prayer Chain, please contact Carol Mulvihill at (651)453-1345 or Ronda Rottjakob at rottjak@comcast.net. |
Helping Hands Volunteers Needed
Helping Hands is a group of volunteers who help families in our Faithful Shepherd community in need. These volunteers could be asked to provide meals, driving, and other ways of supporting for families in crisis. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful committee, please contact Katherine Brown Holmen kabh@dudleyandsmith.com or Ronda Rottjakob at rottjak@comcast.net.
Also, if you know of a family in our Faithful Shepherd community who needs help, please don't hesitate to contact Katherine. She will contact her group of volunteers to provide support to those families during their time of need.
The Prayer Chain and Helping Hands committees are the basis of Faithful Shepherd's philosophies... to ask God to help those in need and and to bless their families during difficult times. Thank you for helping out! |
Moms In Prayer
Beginning the week of October 26th the Moms in Prayer group will be meeting to pray for our school. We meet for 30 minutes once a week in the Chapel. By the end of the school year, we will have prayed for each child and staff member by name. We also pray for the needs of the school. If you are interested in this group or would like more information, please contact Carol Mulvihill at 651.453.1345. |
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Cold Weather
With cooler temperatures, please ensure your child is sent to school with the appropriate attire. All students go outside unless it's raining or below zero temperatures. |
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Sacramental Preparation
If your child is in 2nd grade or above and needs to celebrate First Reconciliation or First Eucharaist, classes are taken at the Parishes. For more information or to register for your classes, contact your Parish office. |
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Chess Club Registration Is Now Open
Who:
Beginner -Open to all ages, K- 8. No chess knowledge required. 5 sessions (Nov - Dec). Beginners join intermediates in winter sessions
Intermediate - For children already familiar with the rules of chess and are now ready to learn basic strategies and piece development.
Advanced - For children who understand some of the basic strategies of chess and are interested in studying games. The advanced kids will also be on the FSCS Chess Team in a Jr. High League in Jan & Feb.
When:
Time - Saturday Mornings- Beginners 8:30 - 9:15, Int 10:30-11:30 & Adv 9:30-11:30
Dates:
· 5 Fall Sessions - Nov-, 7, 14, 21, Dec 5, & 12th
· 4 Winter Sessions - Jan-9, 23, Feb- 6, & 20th
(beginners join intermediates)
· 9th annual FSCS Chess Cup Tournament Sat.,
Feb 27th - 8 AM to finish
Chess Team (advanced) - matches on 5 or 6 weekday afternoons in Jan-Feb
· Optional Weekday Afterschool (Days TBD) - (We need parent volunteers for this!)
Where:
· FSCS Room # 304 (Ms. Duffy's Room)
How:
· Register online by going to the Activities Registration page on the FSCS Homepage.
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School Directories
School directories were sent home with your youngest/only last week. Extra directories are available for $2.00 at the school office. |
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Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Faithful Shepherd Nov. 16 - 21! Mark your calendars! The annual Scholastic Book Fair hosted by Faithful Shepherd is scheduled for Monday, November 16 through Saturday, November 21. This year, we'll have gift wrapping for holiday shopping and lots of new books.
Volunteer Sign-ups are on the FSCS Website. If you have any questions, please contact: Carole Nickelson 651-681-8148.
Book Fair Hours:
Monday 11/16: 7:30am-8:30am and 2pm-6pm
Tuesday 11/17: 7:30am-8:30am and 2pm-8pm
Wed. 11/18: 7:30am-8:00am, 9:00am-10:30am and 2pm-6pm
Thurs. 11/19: 7:30am-8:30am and 2pm-6pm
Fri. 11/20: 7:30am-8:30am and 2pm-5pm
Sat. 11/21: 9am-3pm (during the Holiday Boutique) |
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2009 Holiday Classic Boutique
It's time to think about a 6-year FSCS tradition. The Holiday Classic Boutique is just around the corner and volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate. This event will need 5 core planners and several more to assist the day before and during the event. This year's Holiday Classic Boutique is November 21, 2009. Please sign up on the FSCS website under the Home and School Association tab. Or you may email Jeanette Wells at always.smile0107@gmail.com. I look forward to working with a great team to make this event memorable and successful!
Thank you!
Jeanette Wells, 2009 Holiday Classic Boutique Chair |
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