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STAR REPORT
FSCS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
11/18/09 - VOL.7 ISSUE 10 |
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Holiday Boutique
The Annual Holiday Classic Boutique is THIS SATURDAY, November 21st from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. It is a great opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping. Volunteers are still needed. Please sign up on line at www.fscsmn.org under Home & School. |
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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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Scholastic Book Fair
The Book Fair is here and will be in the library all week. We'll even be open during the Holiday Boutique on Saturday. If you can't make it to school you can shop on-line. On-line ordering has been extended through November 29th. Log on at Scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs to place your order. Feel free to send this link to family and friends that might like to do some holiday shopping.
See you at the Book Fair. |
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Dakota County H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
The Dakota County Health Department (DCHD) is holding two walk-in clinics on Saturday, November 21st for healthy children, ages 2-9, to get the H1N1 nasal spray vaccine. For more information on DCHD H1N1 vaccine clinics, go to their website at: co.dakota.mn.us/HandlingEmergencies/RespondingEmergencies/H1N1update.htm or call their Flu Clinic Information Line at 651 438-4777. |
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New Sibling Survey
In order to plan for 2010-2011 enrollment, please ensure you take a moment to fill out the New Sibling Survey form sent home with your yougest/only child today. Please have forms returned to the school office by Wednesday, November 25th. |
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Attention 4th-8th Graders!
Sign up for Cheer & Dance on the activities website before December 3rd. Practices will be held in the science lab from 2:30-3:45 on Thursdays beginning Dec. 10th. Our performance will be at a basketball game during Catholic Schools week, the first week of February. Come join us to learn some basic skills, and have lots of fun! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Gruber or Ms. May-Olson. |
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Principal Appreciation Day
Today, the students celebrated Principal Appreciation Day after Mass. Thank you to Mr. Boone, Ms. Shimshock and Ms. Odegard for their dedication and leadership. |
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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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Academy of Holy Angels Meet & Greet
Sunday, November 22nd
This Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m., you and your student are invited to an informal gathering to learn more about the Academy of Holy Angels. This will be a great opportunity to talk with Holy Angels administrators, parents and students to get your questions answered and to learn about the Holy Angels student and family experience.
Amy and Mike Kneeland are hosting this gathering at their home - 1200 Duckwood Trail, Eagan, MN. Please RSVP at 651-454-1292. |
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SJN Food Drive
Wednesday, November 25th
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. |
No School November 26th & 27th
There is no school on November 26th & 27th in observance of Thanksgiving. Classes will resume on Monday, November 30th. |
5th Grade Parents
Fifth grade parents are responsible for supervising lunch and recess during December. Please log onto Faithful Shepherd's website at www.fscsmn.org under the "To Do's" to select a date that works for you. Thank you! |
FSCS Culver's Night
Tuesday, December 1st
Please join us at the Eagan Culver's from 5:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 1st. 10% of all sales go back to Faithful Shepherd, so tell everyone you know to drop by. We hope to see you there! |
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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. |
No Morning District 196 Bus
Friday, December 4th
There will be no morning District bus on Friday, December 4th. The Mendota Heights bus will run as normal. |
Donald's Annual Winter Uniform Trade-In
November 1st - March 31st
Donald's Uniform will accept gently used uniform items and you will receive credit towards the purchase of new uniform items in the same category through March 31st. |
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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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