Saints School News
Weekly Office News – December 12, 2022
Saint Wenceslaus Catholic School Office Update
From the Office of the Principal:
Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Friends of SWS;
Today is the Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe (December 12). This is an honored day when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to a poor farmer, named Juan Diego, on Tepeyac Hill in Mexico. The result was the conversion to Christianity for many people in our North American continent. Mary is now named the patron of the America’s.
I had the good fortune to have traveled to the shrine in Mexico City. I saw close up the actual tilma that was worn by Juan Diego. A clear visual of the Blessed Virgin is imprinted on the tilma. The tilma (cloak) is a one piece cloth made of catus strands woven and worn by the poor. The image has been examined by all scientific and religious authorities and it has been determined to be miraculous. Honestly, this image is the most amazing site that I have ever seen. It is beautiful beyond words and is a sign directly from God to the people more than 500 years ago and to us now. Living in a monastery on the grounds of the shine for a few days and praying for hours while gazing at the divine image of the Blessed Virgin has changed my life forever. At that moment, Mary became my true mother and her guidance has been directing my life ever since. I am blessed!
Oh Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for all of us at St. Wenceslaus.
Kim Doyle
Principal
Video with some facts of Our Lady of Guadalupe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEhjwCsDDsc
Reconciliation/Confession – Grades 3-8
One of the many advantages for students attending a Catholic School is the opportunity for many forms of prayer. Reconciliation is a time for all of us to have our sins forgiven. Students will participate in a private confession on December 15.
Non-Catholic kids can also go to talk with the priest at this time by simply identifying that they are not Catholic when they sit down to talk.
Parents – there is the same opportunity for you on that evening – December 15 in the church 5:00-8:00 PM.
Our School Nativity Manger Scene
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for pictures.
Facebook @ Saint Wenceslaus School
“Like” our page and “share” it often.
Day by day, our students are adding one item at a time to create our Nativity Manger Scene. Students in each class worked in groups creating (STEM) each figure: the people, animals, stable, stars, etc…..
It is beautiful!
Dashing through December Fun for Students and Staff
Christmas Angel Program
This is a program that we have here at SWS ( planned by our School Parent Association) to make it easy for parents to give gifts to the staff. This is TOTALLY OPTIONAL and please know that the school staff does not expect gifts from anyone. Due on Dec. 16.
Here is the link to the form if needed.
SWS Classroom Basket Themes & Amazon List Links
Please see the letter from the Starry Night Committee. All items for our class basket are wanted by the beginning of January so that we can start to build our class baskets.
Details come as an attachment so that you can open the Amazon links – see attachment.
Club House during our Christmas Break
Club House will be open for only 3 days during our Christmas Break. These days are Dec. 27, 28, and 29.
We will be closed for the rest of the break days to let our staff have some needed time off for their own families.
Concert and Christmas Program Dates
Tues., Dec. 20 – School Christmas Concert 1:00 and 6:30 for K-8 students – Dress up for both concerts. In church
Wed. Dec. 21 – PreK Christmas program 10:30 am. In church
Kindergarten Nativity play 1:00 PM. In church
Thurs., Dec. 22 – 3/4 preschool Christmas program 10:30 AM. In church
Sweepstakes and Pot-o-Gold
The Sweepstakes
$300 worth ($100 for preschool) of tickets to sell.
Drawing on February 1.
More tickets are available in the school office.
Pot-o-Gold is a raffle for our $20,000 prize.
Each family was given one $100 ticket
Drawing on June 9.
We have 650 to sell in total. We need people to try selling more to meet our goal.
Call or stop in at the school office.
$300 + $100 = $400 per family to turn in
When your child is sick
Please be sure call in the child’s symptoms.
Influenza or covid diagnosis
Fever, sore throat, or cough
Vomit and/or diarrhea
We appreciate your good communication with sick children.
In most cases child needs to be free of symptoms without medication for 24 hours to return to school.
Aim Higher Grants
Applications for the Aim Higher Grant opens tomorrow, on November 1st. Families with financial need can apply for a $1000 tuition grant for the 23-24 school year.
The application is open from November 1 to February 22.
Click here for more details.
PreK Early Learning Scholarship
The application is open from November 1 and remains open until the money runs out.
It takes only a few minutes to complete. Most families receive between $500 to $1500 for preschool tuition.
Click here for more details.
schulzefamilyfoundation.org
From the School Advisory Council
We know that families are busy and sometimes it helps to have new ideas to incorporate more of the faith into your family life.
For the Love of Family
This week’s challenge:
Create a routine of saying a short prayer each time you get in the car or drive to a specific place. Say a Hail Mary or a quick personal prayer so that your children become familiar with the words and can connect with God as they grow older.
Virtus Account Set-up
To volunteer in the school, the following steps must be followed:
Make a username and password.
The 1st time will take at least 1.5 hours. After the first time that you are approved then, you will have short sessions each year to update the account.
4. Watch 14/15 short videos. You will be given a pre-video question, then allowed to watch the video, followed by a post-video question. You must watch all videos and sign and date after each question in the video section.
5. Do the background check (McDowell Agency) will ask questions of you, including your social security number.
C. – Fill out a 123B form by hand and bring that to the school office. Click here to download the 123B form
You will then complete your part, and your background check will be processed.
Toddler Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (On days when school is in session)
8:00 AM -10:00 AM – For Toddlers and their parents
December
Mon., Dec. 12 – Advent Prayer
Starry Night meeting/seminar 6:30-8:30 PM
Wed., Dec. 14 – 8:00 School Mass -(Gr. 6 plans)
Thurs. Dec. 15 – Reconciliation Gr. 3-8 (9:30-11:30)
Fri., Dec 16 – Christmas Sweater day or Red/Green clothing today
Mon., Dec. 19 – Advent prayer
Tues., Dec. 20 – School Christmas Concert 1:00 and 6:30 for K-8 students
Wed. Dec. 21 – 8:00 School Mass ( Gr. 8 plans)
PreK Christmas program 10:30 am
Kindergarten Nativity play 1:00 PM
Thurs., Dec. 22 – 3/4 preschool Christmas program 10:30 AM.
PJ day for the K-8 students and staff
Christmas Break – December 23 – January 2
Club House open on Dec 27, 28, 29 only
Tues., Jan. 3 – School Resumes
Click here for the
2022-2023 School Calendar
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