The 6th Annual Holiday Classic Boutique is Saturday, November 21st from 9 am - 3 pm. We are very excited to have another packed event.  There will be over 60 vendors participating this year. Also, the Scholastic Bookfair and our own middle school band members will make a cameo appearance. It is a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping for family, friends, teachers, or even yourself!  Volunteers are needed on Nov. 20th and 21st.  Help is needed for set up, decorating, greeting vendors and guests, working the refreshment bar, selling FSCS paraphernalia and much more.  Please sign up on line at www.fscsmn.org. Look for the Home and School Assoc. (HSA) box located in the bottom left corner on the home page, then to "other events" to volunteer on the committee or for the Boutique weekend.

No registration required. Bring a friend! Any questions please contact Ronda Rottjakob at rottjak@comcast.net or (651) 687-0801.

 

The parent volunteers attend one training session at the MIA, to view the 8 works of art in the set and discuss the history behind the art/artist. At the training, the volunteers receive a detailed booklet that gives information about how to present art to different age children as well as information about the pieces of art they will be presenting. The volunteer then brings in a reproduction to the classroom and encourages the children to look first and then talk about what they see. The format of teaching is using open ended questions so that the volunteer is facilitating a discussion of the art piece, not just lecturing.

 

Art Adventure provides students with a rare opportunity to spend time looking at art and expressing what they see in words. Students gain confidence in their ability to find meaning in artifacts from a wide range of world cultures. They practice seeing things from another person's point of view, whether it's their classmate's or the artists'. They also feel the thrill of meeting an old friend when they come upon familiar objects at the museum.

 

Presentations are in November only. Field trips to the museum will be for the 2nd and 4th graders to view the actual works of art. Please talk to your child about Art Adventure and share their experience. This year, the 7th graders will also have the opportunity to participate in the Art Adventure Middle School Program. 

This past Sunday, the girls played for the CAA Championship and came away with second place. It was a well-fought 3-set battle against North Heights with FS taking the first set 25-21. The 3rd set came down to the last few points to decide the winner. The fan support was wonderful to see and what a great 8th grade experience for the team. All season long, the girls had one close match after another and that rigorous schedule prepared them to beat some great teams in the playoffs and to come within points of winning the City Championship.
 
The 8th grade team - Elli D., Tori D., Jamie S., Katie S., Kathryn B., Anna G., Emily L., Olivia V., Meg M., and Victoria R..

On Friday, December 11th all 8th grade students will be going to Operation Christmas Child. In order for this service experience to happen we need the help of parent chaperones.  We are looking for 12 chaperones (Virtus and Background Check required) available from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. If you are interested please contact Ms. Duffy at cduffy@fscsmn.org.

On Thursday January 21st all 7th grade students will be going to Feed My Starving Children in Eagan. Students will be working from 9:30-11:30 and in order for this service experience to happen we need the help of parent chaperones. FMSC requires that we have a minimum number of 15 chaperones (Virtus and Background Check required) in order for our students to attend. If you are interested in attending this great service opportunity with our 7th graders please contact Mrs. Carey at mcarey@fscsmn.org. Permission slips for students will be going home after Christmas Break.
 
If you can't make it this time, the 6th grade students will be attending on Tuesday, March 16th.

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.

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. 

In November and December, St. Bernard's will host three informative gatherings for prospective students and their families. Each meeting will begin at 10:00 am.  St. Bernard's offers scholarship opportunities for incoming freshmen, including several 4-year scholarships!

 

If interested, please contact Diane Huberty at (651) 489-1338, ext. 221 or by email at dhuberty@saintbernards-school.org by November 9th.