Holy Spirit Catholic School

                                  Weekly Newsletter

                                  December 13, 2007

 

NAN-O-GRAM

            It was recently reported in the Journal that Pocatello/ Chubbuck School District #25 is opting to change their “snow day” or inclement weather policy. The new plan states that school would be delayed rather than canceled, with periodic assessments those mornings, and if there is a positive change in the weather, the buses would run and school would start at a later time. 

Holy Spirit School will not be following this policy. We think that it would be a logistical nightmare to have a delayed day. It is already difficult enough for parents/guardians when we do have snow days. To be put basically ‘on hold’ through a morning is asking way too much, especially considering we do not have a bus system to help with transportation. We’ve had very few snow days anyway in the past several years, so we will continue with our current policy. When District #25 declares a snow day, our school will be closed the entire day. 

            Keep reading to your fabulous kids!

                                    Mrs. Corgiat

 

COOKIE DOUGH

                Thank you, thank you to everyone who participated in the Sally Foster Cookie Dough and Gifts Fundraiser, the school’s profit was $7,032.20!!!

Isn’t that great????!!!!!  Remember, that this indirectly affects you as it helps to keep the school costs down so yours stay down too!!!

                We still have several tubs and pre-portioned containers of Triple Chocolate Chunk cookie dough for sale.  Please stop by the office if you would like to purchase some.

 

TOILITRIES

                Once again the school will be putting together “goody sacks” for our homebound parishioners.  We will be collecting “hotel size toiletries” to put in the bags along with cards and letters from the students.  A basket is in the school hallway if you would like to contribute to this endeavor.

 

MILK COSTS

                Due to the cost of milk more than doubling, beginning in January the cost of hot lunch with milk will be $2.25 and milk only will be .50 cents.

                The hot lunch menu for January is included with today’s newsletter.

 

CALLING ALL CHILDREN WHO LIKE TO SING

                Allison Huerta and Laura McKnight would like to invite all children who like to sing, to join them in a Christmas choir.  The choir will sing at the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Joseph’s Chapel at 6:00 p.m.   A rehearsal practice will be held on Dec. 17 @ 6:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Chapel for anyone that is interested.  Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la.

 

 

Nativity Play by the Fourth Grade

                All are invited to come watch the play.  It will be in the St. Anthony Chapel December 20, 2007 from 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This is an annual tradition that the Fourth Grade has been celebrating for four years now.

 

Auction Classroom Competition

                The count down to the auction has begun.  The classroom with the most silent auction items and/or ads turned in by January 11th will be rewarded with a uniform free week!  So get your items turned in.

                Also, be sure to check out the gold auction flyer attached to the newsletter for important deadlines!  Remember the success of the auction is dependent upon the participation of all Holy Spirit families!

 

JACK IN THE BEANSTALK DVD’S

                If you ordered a Jack in the Beanstalk DVD, please stop by the office and pick it up.  Thanks!

 

ICCP Families

                It is that time of year to update your file with the ICCP Program.  It is very important that you do this before the end of the year to avoid a hold up with payment processing.  Please remember you are responsible for the portion that ICCP does not cover and your account must remain current.  If you have any questions please contact Miss Shauntel or your case worker.  Thank you!

 

DECEMBER PAY-OFF

                All the good little boys and girls of Holy Spirit Catholic School will be treated to bowling next Thursday, Dec. 16.  Students in grade K-2 will begin loading the bus at 12:15 and returning at 1:30; students in grades 3-6 will load the bus at 1:15 and return at 2:30.

 

LOS POSADAS

                Join the school as we host an evening of the Los Posados celebration.  What is Los Posados you ask?  It is a holiday that is celebrated in Mexico and lasts for nine nights.  Each night, children and their families reenact the story of Mary and Joseph trying to find lodging in Bethlehem.  Families travel to neighborhood houses holding lighted candles and are turned away until they reach the house where the festivities of the night are being held.  Once that house is found, they are welcomed in to join the celebration.   

                We will begin our own rendition of this celebration on Monday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 p.m.  We will gather as a group in the front hallway of the school and then travel from classroom to classroom together, so don’t be late!  We are looking forward to being a part of this celebration, so please join us!

 

NUTCRACKER TREAT

                The Pocatello Rotary Club is paying for our 4th, 5th and 6th graders to attend a performance of The Nutcracker on Monday, Dec. 17 at 9:30 a.m.  We think this is a great treat for the kids and appreciate the thoughtfulness of the Rotary Club.

 

CHILDCARE – CHRISTMAS BREAK

                The Childcare will be open on Dec 21, 26, 27, and Dec 28, during Christmas Break.  We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.  If you will need childcare any of the open days, please notify the childcare staff as soon as possible.

 

KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS

                The Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ In Christmas” car magnets are now available for $5.00 each.  This is a wonderful way to silently remind all of us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and not get caught up in the craziness.  The magnets come in white with a black outline and are easily colored with permanent markers if you want to personalize.

 

BOX TOPS 4 EDUCATION

                Christmas shopping is just around the corner.  If you are doing on-line shopping, then be sure to check out the Box Tops site.  It is simple to do and HSCS will receive a percentage of every purchase. 

                Just log on to www.boxtops4education and click on Sign up now.   Type in Holy Spirit Catholic School and Idaho, our school will come up and then choose our school.   Create your profile and then click next.  Once that is done you are registered at Box Tops for Education.  Now you can click on Marketplace, choose your vendor, such as Lands End and go shopping.  Each vendor shows the percentage that Holy Spirit will receive from your purchase. 

                Often there are coupons available when you click on a vendor for either free shipping or a percentage off of your purchase.  This is a win, win situation!

 

 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Dec. 14 – December pay-off - Bowling

Dec. 17 – 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students attend a performance of The Nutcracker

Dec. 17 – Los Posados celebration at 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 20 – Nativity Play @ 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony’s Chapel

Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 – Christmas Break

 

 

 

 

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty

God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 NIV