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STAR REPORT
FSCS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
12/02/09 - VOL.7 ISSUE 12 |
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. |
Advent Service Project 2009
Advent is quickly approaching! This year we will be collecting coins to support Dakota Woodlands. Dakota Woodlands is a homeless shelter serving mostly women and children from Dakota County. It is located right across the street from Faithful Shepherd. The kickoff to our service project will be on December 2nd after mass. Abby Webster from Dakota Woodlands has graciously agreed to come and share with our students and staff a little bit about the facility. In the spirit of Advent, we encourage parents to offer small jobs around the house for the children to earn extra money for their donations. Coins will be collected daily during Advent. Thank you for your support of our Advent service project!
Thank you for the food donations that were made to the SJN food shelf before Thanksgiving. Over 50 grocery bags of non-perishable food items were delivered last week. |
Mass Tuesday, December 8th
Next week, in observance of Immaculate Conception, Mass will be on Tuesday, December 8th vs. Wednesday, December 9th. Additionally, Tuesday the 8th will be a "Wednesday" specialist schedule and Wednesday the 9th will be a "Tuesday" specialist schedule. |
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Don't miss out on the 2009 Faithful Shepherd Christmas Ornament! These unique, handmade ornaments are only $7.00, and make wonderful keepsakes, as well as great gifts. With a limited supply, they are going fast, so order yours today by using the link on our website for the order form. |
All concerts will be held in the school gym. All students should wear a nice/dressy outfit.
Students should arrive 15 minutes prior to the concert and should go to their regular classroom.
Tuesday, December 15th
Choir & Band Concert at 6:30pm
(students should arrive at 6:00pm for this concert)
This is a combined concert that includes the Fifth Grade 'Cadet' Band, the Middle School 'Concert' Band, and the Concert Choir. Students are to wear nice dress clothes (excluding jeans) that follow the school dress code. Students should arrive at 6:00 to warm-up in their rooms. Please contact jtiede@fscsmn.org or swilliams@fscsmn.org with questions. Thursday, December 17th
Kindergarten Concert at 6:15pm First & Second Grade Concert at 7:15pm Tuesday, December 22nd
Third & Fourth Grade Concert at 6:15pm Fifth Grade Concert at 7:15pm
As in the past, HSA will be professionally videotaping the concerts on December 17 and 22; therefore personal videotaping is strongly discouraged. DVDs will be sold by HSA with order forms available soon. |
Study Tips
Most students sincerely want to do well in school and are concerned about getting good grades and being successful. One of the biggest helps in aiding student success is giving them suggestions on the "How " as well as the "Why". Why study is something parents reinforce many, many times with their child. Today, I will give you some of the "How's".
First, Students who have daily planners should use them to record the " What and the When". What is due and when it is due.
Secondly, Make study time a regular part of your student's schedule. Also, find a regular time and place to study. Third, study where you will be the most alert and least distracted. In bed or in front of the TV or computer are not good study areas.
Finally, lean to say "No" to temptations to delay, postpone or cancel study / homework time and learn to say "Yes" to taking short breaks when you have long study periods.
Mr. Boone |
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! |
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Reminder From The Office
Please ensure you send in a note to the school office when picking up your child early, or if there is a change in transportation/after school plans. Additionally, if your child will be riding the bus home with someone, the note should come to the office vs. the bus driver. The office will send a Transportation Change to the student who should then give it to the bus driver. Thank you for your assistance.
Don't forget as the calendar turns to winter to make sure that your child is dressed with proper outdoor clothing. All children go outside unless the windchill or temperature is below zero. Students are not kept inside for insufficient winter clothing. |
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Attention Fall Sports Families!
If you still have your Fall Sport Uniform...
The deadline to turn them in is Friday, Dec. 4th! Please hand them in to Mr. Redman or you will be billed for the cost of the uniform. Thank you to all those that handed them in already.
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Ski Club Is Here!
5th-8th Graders Sign Up Now!
Register as a Ski Club Member during the month of December. Only Members will be allowed to attend each Ski Trip. See the Activities Registration page for more information.
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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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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. |
Middle School PLUS Time
Middle School PLUS Time classes will begin on December 9th. Students will have PLUS Time every Wednesday for forty minutes. During this time, students will be able to research a topic of their choice, learn valuable research skills, and share this research with each other. More information will be forthcoming in early to mid December via the MS website. Be sure to check it out! |
Holy Angels To Present Star Child
December 4th & 5th
Begin your holiday season with a performance of Star Child - a celebration of the season in music and words, featuring the music of David Haas. Star Child is presented by the students at the Academy of Holy Angels and its Starlight Productions theater company.
Star Child is a one-hour show perfect for every member of the family. Public performances are Friday, December 4, at 7pm and Saturday, December 5, at 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Admission tickets are $5.00.
For more information, call 612 798-2612 |
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