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STAR REPORT
FSCS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
11/11/09 - VOL.7 ISSUE 9 |
SpiritWear Day Friday, November 13th
Friday, November 13th will be SpiritWear Day to benefit Feed My Starving Children. If you want to be out of uniform, bring at least $1 to put in for our collection. Jeans or sweatpants that are in good condition may be worn along with any shirt that sports the FSCS name, logo or the STAR nickname. All monies should go directly to the classroom teachers. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for dress code guidelines on Starwar Days. |
Principal Appreciation Day
Next Thursday, November 19th is National Day of Appreciation for Catholic School Principals. The students will celebrate this day after Mass on Wednesday, November 18th. Thank you to Mr. Boone, Ms. Shimshock and Ms. Odegard for dedication and leadership. |
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Holiday Boutique
Help Wanted! 2-3 adults interested in overseeing the refreshment planning and functions for the Holiday Classic Boutique. (This is in addition to the volunteer sign-up). If you are ready, willing and able to help plan and oversee the refreshments on Saturday, November 21st please contact Jeanette Wells at 651-503-3750 or email at always.smile0107@gmail.com.
The 6th Annual Holiday Classic Boutique is Saturday, November 21st from 9 am - 3 pm. With over 60 vendors participating, 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 to help make this event a success. 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. |
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Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here and great books are on their way. Join us for the Book Fair November 16-21. For more details, please go to bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/fscsstars.
New this year - ONLINE SHOPPING! If you cannot make it to the book fair or you just want time to look for books at your leisure you can now shop online. More information can be found on the Faithful Shepherd Website regarding online book fair shopping.
There are still opportunities to volunteer during the week of the bookfair. Please sign-up online. We are also looking for middle school students on Tuesday, November 17th from 6-8 p.m. to gift wrap books. This is a great way to earn service hours. Please send an e-mail to carolenickelson@yahoo.com if you would like to join us. |
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2009 Holiday Ornament
Don't forget to purchase your 2009 Holiday Ornament at the Holiday Classic Boutique. You can find this unique, handmade ornament at the SpirtWear booth. The ornaments make great keepsakes and wonderful gifts. There are only a limited amount, so don't miss out to continue or start your collection. |
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Gala Gossip
Two things to talk about this week:
Number One: Save the Date! January 30th, 2010.
Send the children to their grandparents. This year's Gala will be like no other. Doors open and Silent Auction starts at 5:00 pm, Live Auction starts at 8:30, Twilight auction/After Party starts at 10pm and ends around 1am. Invitations will be sent home around Thanksgiving.
Number Two: Volunteers Needed
We are in the early stages of collecting donations. We need 5 more people to collect donations from local businesses. This task is relatively stress free and your help will be greatly appreciated. Please contact Nancy Verhey at verheyn@comcast.net or 651.457.6392. |
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Parenting KAHNversations
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School is hosting a FREE "Parenting "KAHNversations" series! Please join us on Thursday, November 12th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Dr. Steven Kahn, FSCS school psychologist, will enlighten parents on practical parenting strategies!
"Fathers and Daughters: Mothers and Sons." Don't miss Dr. Kahn's talk about gender characteristics and parenting! What is the special role for daughters that fathers can play? How are mothers supposed to communicate with their sons?
No registration required. Bring a friend! Any questions please contact Ronda Rottjakob at rottjak@comcast.net or 651 687-0801. |
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SJN Family Advent Morning
Saturday, November 21st - 9:00 am to Noon
Come listen to children's author, Patrick Madger, read his book Oma Finds A Miracle. Autographed books will be available to purchase. Start time is 9:00 am.
From 10:00 am to noon, you can create a family Advent wreath, decorate a tree ornament, pick up an Advent calendar, get ideas for Advent family activities. Snacks will be provided. To sign up or if you have any questions, call Ana Theisen at SJN at 651 454-2079 ext. 221. There is a free will offering at the door. All supplies provided. |
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SJN Food Drive
The third grade class will be collecting food items for the SJN Food Shelf at our November 25th school Mass. Please bring non-perishable food items to Mass that morning. |
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SJN Advent Evening of Reflection
Thursday, December 3rd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Advent is our Christian season of Hope. The Advent scriptures ground us in both the promises of God and the challenge to build a new heaven & earth. Join Jeanne Cotter, a national renowned Catholic composer and inspirational speaker, for an evening of music and reflection on the themes of hope, receptivity, and the call to answer, as Mary did with a radical "yes" on Thursday, December 3rd at SJN.
This evening is open to all. Childcare is available, but limited. Reservations required. Call 651 454-2079 ext. 2235 by November 30th. For more information, contact Judy Doonan-Twohy at 651 454-2079 ext. 2204. |
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Art Adventure 2009
During the month of November, FSCS will have Art Adventure. Art Adventure is an art enrichment program of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). It is a way of bringing works of art that can't leave the museum into elementary school classrooms. At FSCS, students in grades K - 5 participate. The program involves parent volunteers who present 8 poster size reproductions of art centered on a common theme to the children. This year's theme set is FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FOES.
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. |
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School Sweatshirt
Need a school sweatshirt? On the FSCS website under Commitees, you will find the Home & School Assoc tab. Find the HSA homepage, then order forms, and finally sweatshirt order form tab. If you have questions, contact Lisa Urdahl 651-882-8922. |
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Attention 8th Grade Parents!
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. |
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Attention 7th Grade Parents!
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. |
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St. Bernard's Open Houses
November 17th, 18th & December 1st
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!
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