THIS WEEK: 12 JOYFUL MOMENTS
Katie Botha • December 9, 2021
“A joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith.” — Brené Brown
Second Row: Photos 4, 5 & 6
Third Row: Photos 7, 8 & 9
Fourth Row: Photos 10, 11 & 12
- Trimming the Christmas Tree followed by a Hot Chocolate Party at Middle School Garden Club.
- Grace O., Alex T. & Emeka I. receive awards and recognition for top scores in the state on the 2021 National Spanish Exam.
- Christmas Facemask Fashion on display in Mrs. Southworth’s Kindergarten classroom.
- Mass Buddies were back for School Mass this week…
- …to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Mrs. Moretti sang a breathtaking rendition of Hail Mary, Gentle Woman during mass.
- Grade 1 created mosaic advent wreaths (see below for more awesome ECDC artwork!).
- Ms. Boehling became Mrs. Gilley!
- 8th grade Religious Arts students sang their joy by caroling throughout the school.
- 3rd graders showed their contributions to the Children Helping Children Toy Drive.
- Little shoppers visited the helper elves in our PTO Christmas Shop.
- PTO volunteers posed in the kitchen during Sunday’s Advent Brunch event.
A Reflection from Mrs. Esparza
Trends Change, Success Continues
Click Here To Help HERC Team Meet Fundraising Goal
Suds for Good, Social Media Awareness, CARITAS Collection + More!
Overall Winners, Category Champs & Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to our Winners
Preorder your pizza pi(e) to celebrate Pi Day at Spring Fest!
Congrats to our Classroom Winners & School Winner, sixth grader, Will H.!
Tips & Strategies from Mrs. Slagle
Faithful Citizenship Resources In anticipation of Election Day on November 5, the Virginia Catholic Conference has prepared voter education resources to help Catholics confidently vote with an informed conscience. Those resources can be found on the Catholic Diocese of Richmond's website . School Day Reminders This year, Election Day is a regular school day with a regular bell schedule at Saint Mary's Catholic School. In prior years, it has coincided with Parent-Teacher Conferences resulting in a day-off for students; however, that is not the case this school year. Many of our students across all grade levels are aware of the importance of Election Day. We anticipate the days leading up to Election Day and those following it will provide topics of conversation that students may choose to engage in both inside and outside the classroom. If necessary, our teachers may offer age-appropriate explanations of the day's events and results. As family members, we encourage you to guide your children as they navigate their thoughts and feelings over the coming weeks and months.
