St. Charles Catholic School Weekly News

December 11, 2015

Advent Week 3 - Joy

Dear God,

As I look through my gift shopping list, I hold up to you each person listed on it. Slowly, one by one, I ask that the fire of your abundant love burn within each of them. I pray that the gift I find for each person will bring joy into that life.

But, help me to keep a balance this season, Lord. Let me keep my buying in perspective, not to spend more than I need to or can afford. Let me not give in to the pressures of this world and not equate love with money spent. Let me always remember the many, many people who have so much less in material things. Help me to buy wisely, so that my choices will not burden those in other countries who are so deeply affected by this country's economy.

And finally, loving God, help me to find time in the frantic moments of each day to become centered on you. Walking through a store, riding on the bus, hurrying down a street: let each of these times be moments when I can remember your incredible love for me and rejoice in it.

Check out these two ideas as well:

http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-printable-advent-chain.html

http://www.loyolapress.com/advent-calendar-for-adults.htm

Thank you to all the families who donated to the staff Christmas fund. It is much appreciated!

Sincerely,

Ann Lachowitzer

Principal

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Christmas Program

A great big word of thanks to the following people who made our Christmas program a success:

Ms. Karen Morehouse - preschool music teacher
Mr. Dennis Altschul - elementary music teacher
Mr. Tony Lehr - maintenance (Setting up and taking down chairs, equipment, and bleachers)
Ms. Peggy and Ms. Jan - preschool teachers
Ms. Roseann, Ms. Martha, Ms. Fran - teacher aides
Mrs. Petit, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Henton, Miss Westerman, Miss Schemmel, Mrs. Clausen
Mrs. Marotta - art teacher (Set design)
Mrs. Rupnow - communication director (Program design, email reminders)

Jeans/free dress days

Students whose parents who purchased free dress days at the Charger Hold'em will be receiving their coupons today. Students may wear what they like within the free dress guidelines next Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. (NO FREE DRESS ON MASS DAY)

All school free dress day on Friday, December 18. Please wear Christmas colors or design.

Positive Recognition

Each week we will recognize those students who received a positive perk or became a member of the Chargers Breakfast Club. Thank you to the following students who have followed the beatitudes of St. Charles School. Your positive behavior is helpful!

Positive Perks

Burns, Ethan	responsible	Helps tear down lunch tables
Caime, Giovanna	responsible	Assisted at Mass as Cantor
Carrel, Devin	responsible	Helps tear down lunch tables
Lago, Vincent	responsible	Helps tear down lunch tables
Licata, Philip	responsible	Took responsibility for own actions
Scott, Ryan	responsible	Helps tear down lunch tables
Stoner, Eli	responsible	Helps tear down lunch tables
Suarez, Hellen	peacemaker	Kind to another student
3^rd grade Schemmel	respectful	Walked quietly to & from Computer class
3^rd grade Westerman	respectful	Walked quietly to & from PE class

Charger Breakfast

Teachers randomly choose 2 students in grades 5-8 who have not received a demerit in the current quarter each time the club meets. The following students have been chosen:

November 3
Henton	Audrey
Epperson	Joe
Melton	Madison
Mitchell	Zach
Morrison	Natalie
Siegfried	Grace
Sinosa	Jada
Stoner	Eli
Suarez	Hellen
Wasinger	Tommy

November 24
Baddoo	Lawrence
Garza	Austin
Klamm	Faith
Lago	Vincent
Mangold	Phil
Mudd	Madison
Omecene	Eddie
Salgado	Fabiola
Scott	Elizabeth
Wemhoff	Colton

December 10
Bednar	John
Benyo	Maleah
Bevan	Justyn
Caime	Giovanna
Enna	Bella Rose
Epperson	Alexis
Klamm	Hope
Licata	Philip
Morrison	Luke
Scott	Ryan

Weekly School Mass & Reconciliation

Please join us as we celebrate weekly Mass every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Each homeroom takes turns planning Mass throughout the school year. That same week, one grade level will attend Reconciliation.

December 15 - 3rd Grade, Westerman

December 17 - 4th Grade Reconciliation

January 5 - 3rd Grade, Schemmel

January 12 - 2nd Grade

Service Project

You can help!

St. Charles Catholic School 1st Grade Daisy Troop #904 is collecting band-aids for Noah's Bandage Project http://noahsbandageproject.com/

The troop is asking each student to bring one box of band-aids to school by December 15. The bandages will then be donated to the Project for children with pediatric cancer. Thank you for your support!

Parenting Tips

What We Should Say When Our Kids Perform (~Tim Elmore) click here to learn more.

As the mother of four children who performed on the court, on the field, and on the stage, the most liberating words I learned to speak to my children are quite simple. Based on psychological research, the three healthiest statements moms and dads can make as they perform are:

Before the Competition	After the competition
Have fun.	Did you have fun?
Play hard.	I noticed you....(Mention a positive thing your child did) NO NEGATIVES
I love you.	I love you.

College athletes were asked what their parents said that made them feel great, that amplified their joy during and after a ballgame. Their overwhelming response:

"I love to watch you play."

That's it. Those six words. How interesting. How liberating to the parent. How empowering to the child. No pressure. No correction. No judgment. (That's the coach's job). Just pure love of their child using their gift in competition. When I learned this, I reflected on the years my own kids competed in sports, recitals, theatrical plays, and practices. Far too often, I wanted to play a role that added more stress to their life. Instead, I now realize-I just need to love them. And to love watching them play or perform.

Class Parties

Have you signed up yet?

It's time to sign up for class parties! We are in need of snacks, drinks, paper products, and crafts or games. Please sign up for your child's class party by clicking on the following links:

KINDERGARTEN

FIRST GRADE

SECOND GRADE

THIRD GRADE (combined)