SMCS NEWS: GOD IS WITH US
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The wait is over!
"For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
'Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'" LUKE 2:11-14
We have all been counting the days until Christmas Break and yet again, as we encounter student artwork in our hallways we realize that much remains the same in this world full of unknowns. Angels, handmade by our littlest babes, proclaim His birth.
He has arrived at Saint Mary's Catholic School. O Come Let Us Adore him with our songs of joy and gratitude for all he has given us by his birth!
Related: Check out yesterday's episode of NASA Science LIVE about how to see Saturn and Jupiter's Great Conjunction -- also referred to as the Christmas Star on December 21!
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Visit our website for a refresher on how weather related information will be communicated to our community this winter.
Please ensure your contact information is up to date in our FACTS Family Online portal. If you have any trouble accessing FACTS Family Online (ParentsWeb), please contact Mrs. Anne Leigh Bisese.
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THIS WEEK'S BOOK SPOTLIGHT FROM MRS. LAVALLEE
The Christmas Path
by Sue Wright; illustrated by David Wenzel
Celebrate the season and learn more about luminarias at Christmas with this special picture book, The Christmas Path. Then, follow the directions to make your own luminary craft!
>> Check out all the SMCS Library has to offer at the Library website
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St. Mary's Church in Richmond is pleased to announce that Anne O'Byrne and David Fisk will be with us for two events in our parish Church on Sunday, December 20th.
In the tradition of a service of "Lessons & Carols," we are privileged to have Anne and David provide an extensive musical presentation as part of our "Service of Scripture & Songs" for the Advent/Christmas season.
Anne and David are preparing to move to Charlotte, N.C., where David has taken a new position with the Charlotte Symphony. We are thrilled that they will be with us on December 20th to perform sacred and seasonal selections for this Christmas season!
Beginning at 2:30pm and 5:00pm on Sunday, December 20th, we start with a brief service of Scripture & prayer, followed by music of this season performed by Anne and David. We conclude with a blessing and hymn.
Follow the link below to reserve your seats for one of these events. Due to COVID restrictions, seating will be limited. EVERYONE who attends must wear a mask while in the church buildings, and everyone will be screened as they enter.
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BY THE NUMBERS: Annual Appeal, Book Fair & Children Helping Children Updates
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A Strong Finish to 2020
90+ donors helped meet our $12,500 Matching Gift Challenge resulting in us crossing the halfway mark to our annual fund goal of $65,000. Questions about supporting SMCS with a one-time gift, monthly gift, multi-year pledge or tribute gift? Contact Jennifer Janus or click here to make an online gift.
In other good news, our SCA is thrilled to announce that the Children Helping Children Toy Drive was a success! The Parish Human Concerns Committee has delivered all donated toys to Sherbourne United Methodist Church so that neighbors can come choose items for their children for Christmas. Many thanks to all who contributed a gift this year!
And speaking of gifts, Mrs. Lavallee will be able to enhance our school library collection thanks to more than $1,000 in Book Fair Proceeds generated by $4,200+ in sales.
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IMPORTANT DATES & SCHEDULE CHANGES
Monday, Jan. 4: Return to School
Wednesday, Jan. 6: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, Jan. 7: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Monday, Jan. 18: No School/No ASC (MLK Day)
Wednesday, Jan. 20: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, Jan. 21: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
Friday. Jan. 22: Report Cards Distributed
Wednesday, Jan. 27: School Mass, 9:00am (G5-G8)
Thursday, Jan. 28: School Mass, 9:00am (G1-G4)
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The Friday Flash is a weekly newsletter intended to connect, inform and support the Saint Mary's School community. Your feedback/suggestions regarding content are always welcome and appreciated! Links to all archived volumes from Fall 2020 can be found online here.
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