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JMJ

 “Catholic Education is about a vision, an investment in a vision that comes from the Gospel, that creates the values by which the Catholic school is known and identified, and that makes its values real and alive and applicable to life.”  ~ Bishop David O’Connell

Value of the Month: Flexibility (How can I stretch myself and be open to the needs of others?)

Feast Days:  St. Francis  – January 24, St. Angela – January 27

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

NY Catholic Model: Blessed Innocent XI, 1676 ~ 1689

Parent Notes: Weeks of January 23 and January 30  

            Monday, January 23                             Gym, Mid-Term Exams (Gr. 5-8) – Math                                         

            Tuesday, January 24                             Band Lessons, Computer, Hot Lunch

Mid-Term Exams (5-8) – Vocabulary/Composition

            Wednesday, January 25                        Art, Music, Pizza, Library        

Mid-Term Exams (5-8) – Science                                         

            Thursday, January 26                            Drama, Hot Lunch, Candy Sale Begins

Mid-Term Exams (5-8) – Social Studies                              

            Friday, January 27                                Art (K/7/8), Gym, Subway

Mid-Term Exams (5-8) – Grammar

            Saturday, January 28                            Bowl-a-Thon (2 to 4PM @ Fishkill Bowl)

Catholic Schools Week Theme:  Faith.  Academics.  Service.

            Sunday, January 29                              Parish Mass at 9:45AM to kick off Catholic Schools Week

Monday, January 30                             Gym, Tutoring (pick up at 4:15PM)

Spirit Day (Mix/Match, Crazy Hat), Ice Cream Social

            Tuesday, January 31                             Band Lessons, Computer, Hot Lunch

Pajama Day, Breakfast for Hot Lunch**

            Wednesday, February 1                       Art, Music, Pizza, Library

Open House for Parents – 8 to 10AM

            Thursday, February 2                          Drama, Hot Lunch

Favorite Sports Team Dress Down Day (jeans/sneakers)

            Friday, February 3                                Art (K/7/8), Subway, Liturgy – 9AM

Grandparent or Significant Adult Day –  8 to 10:45AM

                                                                        All Students should wear Full Dress Uniform (no gym)

**This is a change from the printed monthly menu.

A heartfelt thank you to Msgr. Martin, our priests, our teachers and staff, and our many volunteers.  Their dedication and commitment has helped to make our school an excellent example of how

Catholic schools are distinctive and exceptional.  During Catholic Schools Week we honor those who make invaluable contributions to the success of our school.