'Tis the season for embracing the good within each of our own characters. As we come into the month of December, we shall share positive behaviors, attitudes, and gifts with every possible opportunity. In doing so, we will be acting in the works of giving to ourselves, others, and Jesus Christ. Let's celebrate in this time and strive for the best as followers of the Lord.
With Peace and Joy,
Miss Dana Weaverling and Mrs. Dina Conners
Student Council Officers:
President- Leah Ewing
Vice President- Maia LoSasso
Treasurer- Johnny Dolceamore
Secretary- Tekira Knox-Wagner
Director of Communications- Caroline Pascual
Director of Assemblies- Andrew Roken
Monthly Events: December
12/04-12/05: Santa's Secret Workshop (8B- Mon., 8A- Tues.)
12/05-12/06: Scholastic Book Fair (8A- Wed., 8B- Thurs.)
12/07: Christmas Concert Preview (1:30pm)
End of First Trimester
12/09: Live Nativity
12/10: Start of Second Trimester
12/12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass (7:00pm)
12/13: Report Cards Distributed
12/17: Christmas Concert (7:00pm)
12/19: Awards Assembly (9:00am)
12/21: Christmas Holiday Break Begins- Early Dismissal
12/22-01/02: Christmas Break- No School!
Eighth Grade Events:
• Wednesday, January 30th- Spaghetti Dinner (5:30pm)
• Sunday, April 14th- Passion Play (7:00pm)
• Monday, April 15th- Passion Play (in-school performances)
• Wednesday, May 15th- May Procession (6:40pm)
• Wednesday, June 12th- Graduation (7:00pm)
Notes:
- All students and parents are responsible for tracking progress and grades throughout the course of the year, which is now available on Option C; https://www.optionc.com/corporate/home/login/school-login/8154
- Each student in the eighth grade class is required to pay a fee totaling $240. This will be paid with three installments of $80 across the three trimesters. Please remember this includes the costs of the following; field trips, class t-shirts, graduation dance, and yearbook.
- If your child wishes to have a recommendation completed by a teacher for high school, please provide the necessary information and mailing materials.
PBIS:
This past May, the PBIS program was introduced to our students through lesson plans and consistent modeling. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. We have adopted this program to encourage good behavior and consider this as important as academics. The key to PBIS is prevention, not punishment. Expectations for Responsibility, Empathy, and Respect- The 3 B's for Arrival/Dismissal, Hallways, Lunchroom, Church, Bathrooms, Recess Yard, and Transitions have been presented to the student body and the different matrices are displayed and visible throughout both buildings in the corresponding areas. "Cardinal Cash" will be used by all teachers and administration when a student is caught showing one of the 3 B's outside of the classroom. Teachers will continue to use their own unique reward systems in their classrooms.
The Wednesday Card has been replaced with the Conduct Calendar. This is a blank calendar that will travel with the student during their day. Any infractions will be recorded on it and tracked on Option C. Students are expected to bring their conduct calendars home every Thursday night for a signature (no initials) and are to be returned to school on Friday.
