Celtics Chatter, November 18, 2022

Friday, November 18, 2022

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R.C. Challenge Tournament

This weekend, we are hosting an R.C. Challenge Tournament at St. Patrick’s School.

Two of our teams are participating and we wish them the best of luck.

I want to thank Mrs. Zochowski for organizing the whole event and for getting the teams ready along with Mrs. Steele. Morning practices have now concluded.

Concession will be available for participants and spectators.

Go Celtics!

Photo Retakes – Wed., Nov. 23rd

Please ensure your child’s teacher knows you want your child to have retakes by putting a note in their planner.

Celtics Day – Thurs., Nov. 24th

Celtics Day (non-uniform) is Jersey Day.

Please send a loonie or twoonie for our Chalice sponsor child, Angel. Thank you!

Pro D Day – Fri., Nov. 25th

No school on Nov. 25th.

It is a professional development day for our teachers.

Mass Date Moved

Due to the priest’s retreat, we are moving our Friday, Nov. 18th Mass to Friday, Dec. 9th.
We will collect food bank items on December 2nd & 9th.

Christmas Concert – December 6th

We are excited to invite you IN PERSON to our Christmas Concert, “Straight Outta Bethlehem”, on Dec. 6th.

There are two shows a matinee at 1:00pm and an evening performance at 6:30pm.

All students are expected to return for the evening show, as they have been working hard with Mrs. Boronco in music class.

We are asking for a monetary donation, at your discretion, for your entrance. This will help purchase some much-needed equipment for our Arts Program.

Please see the separate email regarding costumes.
Costumes must be sent in to the classroom no later than Wednesday, Nov. 30th.

Christmas Hot Lunch

We are thrilled to bring back our traditional Christmas Lunch for the students and staff of St. Patrick’s School! This year we are hosting the December Hot Lunch on Thursday, December 15, 2022. This special event is held in the school gym, where all students and staff are invited to sit together and enjoy a traditional holiday meal.

The Hot Lunch Team is seeking donations of turkeys and/or hams, as well as financial support and parent time in order to keep the costs for this lunch as low as possible.

If you have a contribution, please note that on the form.

There is also the opportunity to donate the “cash value” of a Christmas meal to the Poor Clares, of the St. Clare’s Monastery in Mission.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to either our school office ([email protected]) or our Hot Lunch Coordinator, Jen ([email protected]).

Ordering closes on Friday, December 2, 2022

Please access our form here: https://www.stpatsschool.org/annual-christmas-lunch-order-form/

Free Haircuts and Sports Clips

Sports Clips on Dewdney Trunk Road has donated a lot of free haircuts for men and boys. If you would like to receive one, please email the office so we can distribute the ticket to your family. The tickets expire December 15, 2022.

Fundraising Update

What makes Neufeld Farms so great? Everything!! Top quality foods that people want and love. Sooooo many options from appies, soups, meats, cookie dough and pies and cheesecakes! Get yours for your Christmas and New Year parties!

Online ordering runs until Sunday, Nov. 20th with delivery on Monday, Nov. 28th @ 1:00pm.

https://app.neufeldfarms.ca/fundraising/2022-st-patricks-elementary-school/ref/em

We will also have Growing Smiles running until Nov. 25th with delivery on Dec. 9th, time is T.B.D.

https://spes.growingsmilesfundraising.com

Parish Purdy’s Fundraiser

Pick up date to be determined but we are hoping it will be the same day as the Growing Smiles pick up.

https://fundraising.purdys.com/1312598-96697

Father and Son Club Invite

Upcoming Events:

NOVEMBER

23: Hot Lunch

23: Photo Retake Day

24: Celtics Day – Jersey Day – Proceeds for Chalice

25: NO SCHOOL – Pro D Day

DECEMBER

02: Mass (Gr. 3) – FOOD BANK DONATIONS

06: St. Nicholas Day (Chocolate treats for students in the morning)

06: CHRISTMAS CONCERT 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm (More details to follow)

07: Pajama Day

09: Mass (Gr. 4) – FOOD BANK DONATIONS

15: Annual Christmas Hot Lunch

16: Mass (Gr. 7)

16: Last Day Before the Holidays – NOON DISMISSAL

Weekly activities

Permissions slips must be handed in prior to attending. These are NOT open to all grades:

R.C. Challenge: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:00am (Mrs. Zochowski & Mrs. Steele)

Latin Club: Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Mr. Brooks)

Games Club: Thursdays at from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Mr. Brooks & Mrs. Wagg)

LITURGY CHOIRS:

• Gr. 5,6,7 – Liturgy Choir Practice Nov. 30 @ 12:00-12:30
• Gr. 5, 6 & 7 – School Mass Friday, Dec. 2 – morning practice @ 8:10am
• Gr. 3,4 – Liturgy Choir Practice Dec. 7 @ 12:00-12:30
• Gr. 3,4 – School Mass Friday, Dec. 9 – morning practice @ 8:10am
• Gr. 5,6,7 – Liturgy Choir Practice Dec. 14 @ 12:00-12:30
• Gr. 5,6,&7 – School Mass Friday Dec. 16 – morning practice @ 8:10am

INTERMEDIATE CHOIR Gr. 4-7:

• every Wednesday 8:00am-8:35am in the music room
• Dec. 7, 14 – No Intermediate Choir Practice