Pray for Us Saint John of the Cross

MARY STAR OF THE SEA ELEMENTARY December 14, 2016 Pray For Us Saint John of the Cross

Dear Families,

Christmas Season, the vacation and all the anticipation that goes with the season is in the air. Students enjoyed our celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday; thank you to the Hispanic Society who provided tamales, pan dulce, and hot chocolate. Students are preparing for the Christmas Program, practicing for Las Posadas and trying to stay on track in the classroom. I look forward to seeing all of our families at the Christmas Program and wish you all the blessings of the season and a Happy 2017!

Important Dates: Thurs. Dec. 15 Christmas Program / 7:00 pm / Auditorium Fri. Dec. 16 Las Posadas / 9:00 am / 12:45 Dismissal / Dec. 19 – Jan 3 Christmas Vacation /No School Wed. Jan. 4 School Resumes Fri. Jan. 6 Mass 9:00 am / Mass Uniform Required Wed. Jan. 11 Bake Sale / Grade 4 Fri. Jan. 13 Mass 9:00 am/ Mass Uniform Required Mon. Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day / No School Sat. Jan. 28 Vegas Night!

Christmas Program: This year’s Christmas Program will be on Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and seating will be on a first come/first serve basis. All students in each grade are expected to participate. Students are to be in their classrooms at 6:30 and to remain with their teacher until the finale has concluded and they have returned to the classroom. Parents are to pick up their students from the classroom only. Under no circumstances will students be allowed to leave before the program is over. We appreciate your cooperation.

**********************TUITION RAFFLE****************************** As part of the evening’s festivities we will be holding a raffle. The prize will be the month of January tuition for one child. Tickets will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and will be sold that evening at the door. The winner will be announced that evening. Winner must be present. Science Fair: On March 8th all students will participate in the school wide Science Fair. All students will create a project that expands on the California State Standards for their grade level. Each project will consist of a display board, a written portion and an oral presentation. Students in grades 3 – 8 will prepare an independent project; students in K – 2 will work on a classroom presentation. Parents are invited to view the projects on March 8th. Packets were sent home with each child in grades 3 – 8 on Monday December 12th. The packet outlines the dates each step of the project is due and contains worksheets and rubrics that each student will need as well as a letter that is to be signed and returned. Please help your child follow the timeline for the project.

Student Counseling: Mary Star will again be able to offer academic counseling to students who qualify for Title 1 services. Services will be offered through Catapult Learning and the counselor will be on campus 2 days a week beginning in January. If your child is referred and qualifies a permission slip will be sent home to you.

Casa De Los Angelitos: Each year Mary Star students gather baby clothes and necessities to give to the young mothers at Casa de Los Angelitos. We present the gift the day before Christmas vacation. Mary Star families have traditionally been very generous at this time. See the attached flyer.

Vegas Night 2017: Saturday January 28th Under the Big Top….A Vintage Carnival  Do not miss out on your chance to attend this yearly event. Call the office and reserve your seat.  We need many volunteers, what a fun way to get hours! See the attached sign up.  The Raffle is now available! This year we are offering the same great cash prizes and the opportunity to meet your fundraising obligation. ( See the enclosed flyer) (Please do not cut the tickets)

God Bless You,

Noreen Maricich Father Benedict Solomon Principal Rector