The Weekly Nativity Newscast
December 6, 2019 Upcoming Dates NativityHappy Newscast Advent! December 6 Saint Nicholas Day 1st Friday, Spirit Wear Day
December 8 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Accelerated December 10 NJHSR $1eader Jeans Day News
December 10 and 11
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DecemberContinued 11 from page 1 Middle School Choir to perform at the Arts Strategically Garden at 5:30 placed p.m. vehicle barriers December 12 School installedMass, 8:30 outside, all welcome of door #1 and in front December of13 student dismissal Reconciliation Sunday, December 1st, marked the beginning of Advent. The entire Middle School Choir to perform at school gathered Monday morning to celebrate this holy season by St. Paul Hermitage & Greenwood participating in the Living Advent Wreath Ceremony. Ms. Megan Park Mall. Smith’s third grade class led this celebration as they explained why December 19 the Advent wreath is important during Advent and what each part School Mass, 8:30, all welcome
Christmas Program, 1:30 & 6:30 of the wreath represents. Our third graders who “lit” the candles during the celebration stand next to the wreath. They are Shane December 20 Budewitz, Kelsey Meek, Hunter McNeely, and Teagan Hatcher. Last Day of School in 2019
December 21-January 5 One of Nativity’s favorite traditions is creating an Advent wreath Christmas Vacation with paper cut out hands of everyone in the school and displaying it in the entryway. We added on to the tradition this year by having a January 6 Classes Resume collection of prayers on the hands that make up the wreath. Each of our 400+ family has a hand in the wreath displayed in the main January 8 hall. Many thanks to Mrs. Jeni Boyle for assembling our wreath. End of PFOQuarter is 2 off to a
Nativity Catholicgalloping School start! Participating in the Living Advent Wreath was a wonderful way to 3310 S. Meadow Drive start off the season of Advent. Indianapolis, IN 46239 Telephone: 317-357-1459 [email protected] https:/school.nativityindy.org
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$1 Jeans Day on Tuesday The National Junior Honor Society is raising money to help a needy family for Christmas. All students and staff members may wear jeans on Tuesday, December 10th if they contribute $1 by Monday, December 9th.
Happy Saint Nicholas’ Day! On Friday, December 6th we will celebrate Saint Nicholas Day as a school. Each student will decorate a paper shoe and hang it in the hallway. DEAL (Drop Everything And Lead) partners will be in charge of making something small to put in the shoes. This is an opportunity to remind students that Saint Nicholas was a leader through giving.
Sandwich Bar Ends
Effective tomorrow, Friday, December 6th, the cafeteria will no longer be offering the sandwich bar.
Santa Shop Your PFO is sponsoring the Santa Shop on December 10th and 11th in the Parish Center. Students may bring money to buy small presents for their families. Flyers and envelopes were sent home this week. If yours was misplaced, do not fear, a copy is attached to this Newscast.
Internet Safety Presentation Thursday, December 12th Parents are invited to attend Stephanie Nancarrow’s internet safety presentation on Thursday, December 12th (see times below). Ms. Nancarrow is a Youth Educator for Internet Crimes Against Children for the Indiana State Police. She will present to students in grades 3-8 in the Parish Center at the following times: 7-8th grades 11:00-12:00; 3-4th grades 12:30-1:30; and 5-6th grades 1:40-2:40. Parents are encouraged to attend!
IXL November Math Challenge Results
Below are the results for the IXL November Math Challenge. Classes that made progress in the most skills receive the traveling trophy! Students also receive a Christmas bookmark. Results are below.
Congratulations to the following winning classrooms: Mrs. Dixon’s and Mrs. Kill’s room with 102 points! Mrs. Peek’s room with 129 points. Ms. Smith’s room 158 points. Mrs. Mendoza’s room with 170 points. Mrs. Collins room with 122 points. Thank you for encouraging your students to complete extra math practice on IXL.
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Here are all the details you need for the students participating in the Christmas Concerts.
The Christmas Concerts are on Thursday, December 19th. We will do TWO performances: 1:30 p.m. and then again at 6:30 p.m. It is very important that all participating students are present for both performances because that is how we have rehearsed – and the students need everyone present so we can do our best! Our audiences deserve to see the best and same performances no matter which concert they attend!
The classes and ensembles included in this concert are: the First Grade, the Third Grade, the Fifth Grade, the Beginning and Advanced Bands, the Recorder Choir and the 4th & 5th Grade Choir. (Our spring concert will feature students in Kindergarten, Second and Fourth Grades as well as the Middle School Choir.)
Our first concert takes place during the school day. Students should wear their concert clothing to school on that day. For the evening performance, students should report to their classrooms by 6:10 p.m. so the teachers can get them organized and then down to the gym to start the program on time.
The girls should wear Christmas dresses in red, green, and white, or other dressy outfits that would be appropriate for a wedding or concert. (I understand this year’s colors feature lots of gold and silver which is fine as well.) They can also wear a Christmas sweater or top with a skirt. If they wear a dress or top with spaghetti straps, please wear a little sweater over the top. Most of the students are doing movement so they should be able to dance in their shoes (be careful of high heels). If the shoes are slick, put duct tape or masking tape on the soles.
Boys should wear dress shirts with a Christmas tie, or a sweater appropriate for the season. They could also wear red, green, or white turtlenecks along with nice slacks. I would prefer dress shoes, but if all they have is athletic shoes, that is fine. No one should wear any fleece or jeans.
All of our students should dress up for this special presentation. I certainly do not expect families to purchase clothes for this concert, but please try to look your best for Christmas!
The students have been working very hard for this concert! I hope that you and your whole family can join us as we greet the season with a musical salute!
One final word, schedule conflicts for athletic practices and other repeat events should not take precedence over the school’s official concerts. We want to make sure that both performances are awesome – and are presented as planned! (Especially for all those family members who can only come in the evening!)
Thank you for all you do to support your students in their musical education. Let’s come together as our Nativity family to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas! See you and yours on the19th!
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Help! I Need Some Folks to H-E-L-P!
Calling all those parents who can help set-up the stage for our upcoming Christmas Concert! We will need lots of help!
We will be setting up the stage on Monday, December 16th, starting at 6:00 p.m. If we have enough help, we should be able to get everything set up in about an hour. Many hands make light work. There is some heavy lifting, so dads especially are needed and wanted to help. High school students needing service hours are also welcome.
If you can help, please email Mrs. Hamm at [email protected] to let her know you will be available.
We can’t do the show without the stage! If your child is in First, Third or Fifth Grade – or in one of our bands or choirs, we could really use your help. Thank you!!!
Mrs. Hamm Music Educator
PS We will tear the whole stage down after the concert on Thursday, December 19th. We will need a group of people willing to help with that strike as well!
Accelerated Reader News
Congratulations to Mrs. Bonnie Kurz and Mr. Brian Boyle for reading over 1 million words, tracked by Accelerated Reader! Mrs. Kurz and Mr. Boyle get to enjoy a week out of uniform! Thank you for being Reader Leaders, Mrs. Kurz and Mr. Boyle!
Congratulations to 2nd graders Johnny Kitley, Harrison Baurley, Bentley Daming, and Hunter Cadick who read over 100,000 words. They are now Junior Reader Leaders! Johnny, Harrison, Bentley, and Hunter will enjoy lunch with Ms. Bianchini. Great job being Reader Leaders!
All students who read over 1 million words receive an award. Middle School students earn a week out of uniform and 3-5th grade students get to pick from a list of options. After a 2nd grader reads over 100,000 words, a 1st grader reads over 50,000 words, and a kindergartner reads over 10,000 words they are considered Junior Reader Leaders. Junior Reader Leaders enjoy lunch with Ms. Bianchini. All Reader Leaders and Junior Reader Leaders have their picture hung on the Reader Leader wall outside the library. If you need assistance with Accelerated Reader, please contact Jill Geisendorff at [email protected]. Happy Reading!
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Star Students November 2019
The following students were observed demonstrating Christ-like behavior and following the 7 Habits during the month of November. They enjoyed a treat with Ms. Bianchini.
Anna Dexter, Caden Laffoon, James Marlin, Jackson Newsom, Korbin Wallace, Kara Brusca, Rosie Widener, Emma Jaskela, Henry Kitley, Lucas Walke, Ben Smith, Dominic Sparks, Lucy Berg, Lydia Meek, Ava Johnson, Gus Spicer, Faith Strange, Nadia Miller, Caleb Brunson, Teagan Hatcher, Fiona Kulenkamp, Colt McDonald, Griffin McGuire, Hunter McNeely, Trevor Welt, Lily Heisserer, Rylee Pruitt, Liam Pitcher, Charlie Mockaitis, Abby Meek, Brianna Harris, Matthew Stevens, Dominic Verow, William Fox, Ian Gomez, Luci Klee, Elaina Shutta, Ceiligh Neyenhaus, Eli Aldrich, Danny Kappes, and Hailey Cronkhite.
Anthony Ianni, Ezekiel Judkins, Marty Babcock, Casey Newett, Alex Beard, Ally Richardson, Ken Jones, Nathan Estes, Cole Miller, Delanie Oskay, David Wilson, and Emmerson Oskay.
Harrison Baurley, Brynn Berry, Rebeca Cristobal, Briann Curtiss, Bentley Daming, Gaea Gomez, Nathan Halla, Joselin Judkins, Lillian LaPack, Luke Mallison, Alex Mendoza, Gavin Pruitt, Christopher Silva, Aiden Slusher, Esther Taylor, and Dillon Welt.
Gavin Basso, Hunter Cadick, Sophia Crooke, Gavin Deardorff, Carter Denton, Elijah Dilk, Hannah Ervin, Lucas Hayes, Olivia Heisserer, Beatrice Hoke, John Kitley, German Mendez, Natalie Molina- Gomez, Samuel Slusher, and Breanna Williams.
Congratulations and keep leading with terrific behavior!
Volleyball Tryouts Friday and Saturday
Friday, December 6th: 4:30-5:30 5th/6th girls 5:30-6:30 4th girls 6:30-7:30 Cadet girls 7:30-8:30 4/5/6 boys 8:30-9:30 Cadet boys
Saturday, December 7th: 12:30-1:30 4/5/6 Grade boys 1:30-2:30 Cadet boys 2:30-3:30 5th/6th girls 3:30-4:30 Cadet girls
All tryouts will be at Nativity. Please contact Ronnie Guilfoy for any girls’ volleyball questions. Please contact Chris Bobko for any boys’ volleyball questions."
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Breakfast at Nativity
Breakfast is available starting at 7:30 a.m. each day, Monday through Friday. The price for a breakfast is $1.50. If your child is eligible for free lunch, he/she is also eligible to receive this breakfast for free as well. If your child qualifies for reduced lunch, they are also eligible for a reduced price breakfast at $0.30 per day. All information is kept strictly confidential.
A reminder to all families that you may apply for free or reduced priced meals for your student at any time during the school year. If you have not applied this year, you may still do so. If your income or household size has changed, you may apply. There are instructions and application available on Nativity’s website. Once you have been approved, the benefit is good for the rest of the school year and the first 30 days of the following school year regardless of your income or household changes.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD- 3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected]. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Advent By Candlelight All women are invited to attend Advent by Candlelight on Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. It is an evening for women to spend time together in fellowship and prayer as we wait for the coming of Jesus. While enjoying desserts and beverages provided by table hosts, our guest speaker will be talking to us about the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. There is no cost to attend but registration is required so that we can ensure seating. Please contact Melissa Schneider ([email protected]) or Michelle Ross ([email protected]) to register.
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Wrestling Call Out on Monday at St. Jude
Once again Nativity Wrestling will be combined with Saint Jude, Saint Roch, Holy Name and Central Catholic. If you have questions, please contact Matt Hayes at [email protected] or 812-679-7488.
Please read the attachment for important details you need to know before registering.
The wrestling call out meeting will happen at 5:00 pm. on Monday December 9th at Saint Jude’s gym. Please fill out the form at the link below in advance of the meeting. Reminder, K-4 wrestlers will register through the school (not through CYO). Cadet and 5-6 wrestlers register through CYO.
Link to K-4 Registration: https://forms.gle/p5FAMxc5vSTuPRQe6
Link to additional information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tvq-nTpemAO2xh- SC7ekjkIhO9pWq5sXzwPGCdZBAto/edit
Future Lady Rebel Golfers
Interested in playing golf at Roncalli? Check out the attachment for a great opportunity for lessons. Please contact John Stetzell at [email protected] for more information.
Roncalli High School Application
Roncalli is excited to welcome the Class of 2024 next fall! As a reminder, the Application for Admission is now available online at https://apps.roncalli.org/application. Once the application is complete and the $100 registration fee is received, you may continue the registration process. For those who have not been in a South Deanery Catholic grade school for grades seven and eight, those next steps will include scheduling an admissions interview for Saturday, January 11 (limited space available). For all others, it will be scheduling your appointment to meet with your student's counselor to create their freshman year schedule. Please contact Director of Admissions Allie Ross at [email protected] or (317) 787-8277, ext. 243 with any questions.
News from Cathedral High School
Cathedral Art of Christmas & Breakfast With Santa will be held Saturday, December 14th from 9am – 11:30am, Cathedral Cafeteria. Visit with Santa, enjoy a hot breakfast, cookie decorating and more. Register now at gocathedral.com/artofchristmas.
Cathedral High School Application Deadline: 8th Graders! Get those applications in by December 15th. Submit all applications to www.gocathedral.com/apply. For any questions please contact the Cathedral Admissions office at 317-968-7353.
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Cathedral Baseball Christmas Camp: Register now for K through 8th grade baseball camp at Cathedral High School, December 27, 2019. Camp begins at 9:30 am and concludes at 3:00 pm. $65 fee includes a camp T-shirt. $10 discount for siblings! Gocathedral.com/athletics/baseball- christmas-camp.
Attachments: 3rd Grade Service Project Santa Shop Wrestling Golf
Nativity Catholic School Mission Statement
Nativity Catholic School, a ministry of Nativity Catholic Church, will LEAD through: Love rooted in Christ; Education focused on academic excellence and service to others; Achievement through personal effort and perseverance; and Development of mind, body and spirit.
Vision By inspiring greatness, all children of Nativity Catholic School will realize their worth and reach their fullest God given potential.
Walk a Thon Sponsors 2019-20
Gold Sponsors: Hightower Graphics, Beck Service Center, Roncalli High School, Griffith Flooring, Big Daddy's Bar & Grill, Southport Discount Appliance, Tri-Ax, Inc., and Brandywine Vineyard
Silver Sponsors: Kridan, Inc., Dexter Photography, Braun's Fun Time Campers, Knights of Columbus Fr. Louis Gootee Council # 13105, Ray Skillman GMC Truck, and Nate Knows Real Estate
Bronze Sponsors: Daming Excavating, Cox, Beckman, Goss & Co., and Ufit Fitness Studios