Over 100 Wonderful Faces celebrating our 100th Anniversary!
February 27, 2024
Dear Families,
Welcome back from mid-winter break! We were excited to see everyone return refreshed from their time away. At our prayer assembly yesterday, Señor Soto had us reflect on the story of the Transfiguration of Jesus from Sunday’s Gospel. In this story Jesus reveals his full identity to the disciples and we get a glimpse of His glory. Señor Soto invited us to notice God revealing Himself to us in small moments of joy and wonder every day. This will help us in our Lenten journey or prayer, fasting and giving.
During our season of Lent, the school community begins each morning in prayer. We’d love to have you join us if you’re able. We meet in the gym. The morning prayer only lasts about 5 minutes, but it’s a beautiful way to start the day. The schedule looks like this:
- Monday – Regular prayer assembly.
- Tuesday – Watch a video about Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to meet some of the people whose lives are positively affected by the money from the rice bowls. Pray a decade of the Rosary. Collect Rice Bowls.
- Wednesday – Stations of the Cross (we’ll read about 2 Stations each week). Pray a decade of the Rosary. Collect Rice Bowls.
- Thursday – Sharing a “Desert Story”. Pray a decade of the Rosary. Collect Rice Bowls.
- Friday – School Mass at 8:45am
And here is a prayer from CRS that we can pray together:
Our Father, As we begin Lent, let our hearts be filled with your Spirit so that we may grow deeper in your love. May our prayer lead us to a sincere desire to be close to you. May fasting help us rely on you and transform us into better people. May our almsgiving be a chance to serve our one human family around the world. Amen
EF Parent Bootcamp tomorrow! We hope all of you can join Beth Peterson and Kelly Keim on Wednesday evening at 6:45pm in the 7th grade classroom. This month’s topic is: Emotional Control and Response Inhibition. Please RSVP here!
CHANGE OF DATE FOR State of the School: Due to a large funeral reception in Banchero Hall on Tuesday, March 5, the State of the School address is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00pm in Banchero Hall. Please make that change to your calendar.
In Gratitude:
- To the Parent Association for providing the students with pizza lunch on 100s Day! And to Ms. Marr and her team of teachers for planning and running such a fun 100s Day Celebration!
SLE Drawing Winners for this Month!
- Active Person of Faith: Jack Carroll (3rd)
- Lifelong Learner: Ben O’Berry (2nd)
- Well Balanced Person: Molly Downer (7th)
- Globally Aware Person: Leo Haffey (Kindergarten)
Dates for your Calendar this month!
- February 28, 6:45pm: EF Bootcamp–Emotional Control & Response Inhibition
- March 7: End of Trimester
- March 8: NO SCHOOL--Teacher Retreat Day
- March 14, 2pm & 7pm: Lower School Drama performs “Finding Nemo”
- March 15, 8:30am: Irish Dancers–Tara Academy
- March 19, 6pm: State of the School
- March 20, 6:45pm: EF Parent Bootcamp
- March 29, Simple Meal–No Hot Lunch
- March 29, 2:15pm: Stations of the Cross
Stay Well,
Heidi