Tops in Box Tops

Those box tops add up. With everyone's contribution our school earned $617.40!
Thank you for your participation. With no expense to the parents, these kind of fundraisers
are our favorite! 

Mardi Gras Food Committee Meeting

 Well, Mardi Gras plans are off and running! Its going to be a fun event for all. The kids usually love this event, and the community gets involved as well.

This year the plan is to go with a concession style dinner. The food committee will be meeting
this Thursday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 in the main building. Anyone interested in earning their required hours bring any ideas, help and input. Food planning and kitchen help will be discussed.



Bring the kids! Middle schooler's on up are welcome to help!
We look forward to seeing you!

Please see/call/email  Senora Ryan or Michelle Vigil with any questions.

(Please also visit our Wish List page to see if you can help out with any items:
http://theaceplace.blogspot.com/p/mardi-gras-wish-list.html)

Mardi Gras

Just a reminder, at the ACE meeting this week we will be planning Mardi Gras.
Tuesday night at 6:30. Please plan to attend and bring your ideas and energy!
Mardi Gras is set for Feb. 9th

Have a great week!

Happy 2013!

Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful break, and are rested and well.

January brings us a new middle school teacher  (Welcome Ms. Fletcher, we are glad you are here!),
Catholic Schools Week and the planning of Mardi Gras.

There will be an ACE meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15th at 6:30pm.  We encourage everyone who can to attend, as we will be discussing plans for one of the school's funnest traditions : Mardi Gras!
Which will be held Sat. Feb 9th.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Remembering What's Important

This is a short video that was taken for a project unrelated to the school, but it seemed like it should be shared. If you have trouble seeing it above, the larger version is hosted by the One Day on Earth Project at: https://vimeo.com/55525114

If you haven't had the chance to make it to mass with the students, you should try to arrange it in your schedule one day. It has touched even strangers who  thought they were coming in for a regular Mass.

Sitting there with Monsignor, the students, faculty, parents and members of the community, and witnessing their interaction together is really an inspirational and uplifting experience. And the music and singing are a beautiful bonus. If you are feeling burnt out, or busy or stressed, slow down for an hour and come and join in mass. Your kids will love it. You will feel connected. You will leave feeling better. You could be bombarded with hugs. And it will answer that question "why?".  Why do you choose STCS?  Why all the rules? Why all the hard work? Why all the parent participation?
This is why.

I don't know what other students were doing at their schools on a documented day such as this one, or every other Wednesday for that matter. But I do know what ours were doing.



Have safe and Merry Christmas!

2 Hour Delay - Thursday, December 20, 2012

Dear Families, 
Due to the weather conditions, Mr. Brainard has called a 2 hour delay for the start of school tomorrow, December 20, 2012.  Stay warm and please be careful on your way in!

This week and next...

Christmas is in the air! The holiday concert is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 pm. Students need to be there by 5:45.

If you are bringing a "Christmas Shoebox", those are due Tuesday, Dec. 11th.

Root Beer Float Friday is back for this week only. Pre-pay or walk up. Friday, Dec. 14th at lunch.

A Christmas Party / Lunch and a visit from Santa are in the works! Be ready to have some fun next Friday, Dec. 21st at 12:30 pm. If you'd like to help out, contact Jo'el Deyoung.

If you decided to stock up for Christmas break with some Schwan's goodness, orders are due Monday, Dec. 17th, or you can walk up and purchase items straight from the truck on Friday, Dec. 21st from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Have you seen those awesome new STCS car magnets with our school logo on them yet? They are available for $8 in the office or at the Christmas concert.

Christmas Break will be here before we know it! Bundle up and keep warm!