School Newsletter 1-27-22

Weather Notice: Friday morning we are supposed to experience snowfall. As of now, it is supposed to be a small amount.  If we do experience snowfall that causes slick roads, we will send out communication for a snow day to avoid any risky travel like we experienced on Monday.  Please make arrangements to keep students at home if this happens. If we close school, there be no classes and no extended care services.  Thank you for your cooperation!

Happy Catholic Schools Week 2022!

We are so excited to be celebrating Catholic Schools Week next week!  Our Giants are the best and we want to recognize that with a week of fun! Each day will be a dress down (or up) day and will feature an activity or game at the end of the day.

Monday, 1/31 – Mismatched Monday! Mondays can be hard! Getting up early after sleeping in for 2 days can confuse anyone, so this Monday don’t worry about matching! Wear 2 different socks or shoes. Wear dress pants with a t-shirt. Wear shorts with a heavy sweater.  Mismatched is the name of the game!

Tuesday, 2/1 – Sports Day – The Superbowl and Winter Olympics are right around the corner! Dress in your favorite team/sports attire and get ready! Cheer on any sport or team and show them you’re a super-fan!

Wednesday, 2/2 – 100 Years Old on the 100^th Day! We’ll join the kindergartners in their quest to celebrate the 100^th day of school as if they are 100 years old! Dress as old as someone 100!

Thursday, 2/3 – Monochrome Day – Some days you just want to blend in!  Wear all items the same color – or as close to it as possible – such as black shoes, black socks, black pants, black sweatshirt! Stand out by blending in! Choose any color and try to wear an entire outfit of that color.

Friday, 2/4 – Pajama Day – No Catholic Schools Week is complete without a slumber party!  Dress in your warmest, coziest pajamas!

We’ll have snack prizes at the end of the week for the homeroom that has the most dress up/down participation!

Casino Night

The Holy Name Society will be hosting a Casino Night in the JCAC on Feb. 12th, 2022. Tickets can be purchased online from the following link.

https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/t/saint-geraldas-fundraiser-event-ticket-f7bcd9a377

Casino Night - Presented by St. Gerald Parish Holy Name Society (charityauctionstoday.com)   More information on the event is also available on that link.

The Holy Name Society has pledged all proceeds from this event will go to the schools’ technology efforts and upkeep. We really need school parents to attend this event as their children will directly benefit if this event is a success.  Please save the date and enjoy an adult night out!!!

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*Next Generous Giants School Store: Wednesday, February 9

*Next Out of Uniform Day for Charity: Friday, February 18

***No School Friday, February 11 due to a staff development day. Email Mrs. Markham by 3:00 Monday, February 4 if you need extended day services! [email protected]

**No School on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day. If you need extended care services, please email Mrs. Markham by February 14.

*Early dismissal on Wednesday, February 23 at 1:30. Extended care services will be available until 6:00.

*Friday, February 28 is the last day of second trimester. Report cards will go home Monday, March 7.

*The February lunch menu is on our website, or you can access it here.

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): Creating on the Margins Art Contest
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the annual CCHD art contest about poverty in the U.S., its root causes, and our faith response. The theme of this year’s contest is “Builders of Peace in Our Communities.” Student artwork must be submitted by March 1, 2022.
  
Contest information packets for both students and educators can be found below:
CCHD art contest packet:   EDUCATOR  STUDENT  (English)
CCHD art contest packet:   EDUCATOR  STUDENT  (Spanish)
An updated flyer with more information can be found here.

HighSight Scholarship Opportunity for eighth-grade Students

Deadline: March 25, 2022
HighSight awards partial, four-year scholarships for eighth-graders to attend private high schools in Chicago. HighSight also provides academic and social support to prepare its students to enroll in the best college possible. Click this link for the application process and more information.

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Confirmation and NJHS Service Time Opportunities

Stuff Bulletins with brochures (1-2 hours service time)

Friday….Feb. 18th     4:00 to 5:30 pm

Meet in St Gerald Church via front doors     Bring your service time sheet for Mrs. Kowalski to sign

Help Pass Out Envelopes at Sat/Sunday Mass (2 hrs service time)

We need 10 volunteers per mass….Please consider helping for this option!

Saturday, 5pm Mass 2/19/22   OR Sunday Mass on 2/20/22

-Arrive to church 20 mins prior to mass at the Central Ave door     -Dress appropriately for Mass

-Mrs. Kowalski will provide instructions

Saturday, 2/19/22…..5pm Mass

Sunday, 2/20/22…....8am Mass

Sunday, 2/20/22…....9:30 am Mass

Sunday, 2/20/22……11am Mass

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Please check off which event(s) you want to help with.

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Please email to [email protected]  

TEXT screen shot to Mrs. Kowalski

At 708-610-8417 BY FEBRUARY 5TH……Mark your Calendars & Thank You!