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Monday Memo

February 18, 2019

Principals Corner 1

This month we dive into empathy: It's February, and everyone is talking about kindness this month. We all want to raise kind kids—so how do we instill the significant social-emotional skill of kindness? A good place to start is with foundation: Empathy. If you've noticed, in every previous edition of Parent's Corner, we have listed 'empathy' as a key to a successful relationship with your children. Empathy is a tool for better communication, more understanding, and less negativity. Empathy is the foundation for compassion, respect, tolerance, understanding, and kindness. There's a lot riding on empathy, which is why, at the end of the day, the presence or absence of empathy impacts all our interactions.

So what is empathy, really? Empathy is the ability to imagine how someone else is feeling in a particular situation. It's what helps us connect to other humans. Humans are hardwired to care. But caring and empathizing are different. Empathy requires emotional intelligence and the ability to identify a variety of emotions. Teaching children to identify these emotions is critical. Once they can identify emotions in themselves, they can begin to identify them in others. They can learn that others have thoughts and feelings that are different than their own. Kids can use this knowledge to imagine how a person might feel, and then choose an appropriate, empathetic response.

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Empathy is complex—but it is teachable. Teaching our children empathy can help cultivate kind, meaningful relationships. It can give children confidence to stand up against negativity and reach out to kids who are having a rough go. It can help us raise kids who are accepting of differences and who have more positive interactions with others, promoting higher self-esteem and self-worth. What You Can Do To Nurture Empathy Talk about others' feelings. Point out emotions that you see along with your child throughout the day. Ask your child about it: "How do you think that kid feels right now?”, “Do you think he feels sad or angry?" Brainstorm ways to show compassion. "What would help that kid feel better?" "What helps you feel better when you feel like that?" Expand on "I'm sorry." We often insist that our children say "I'm sorry" as a way for them to take responsibility for their actions. “I'm sorry" often removes the ability to understand and empathize with the person they have wronged. Help your childlearn empathy in the moment—"Look, she's very sad. I can tell she's sad because she's crying. Why do you think she's crying? What do you think would make her feel better?" Be patient. If you feel that your child is struggling with grasping empathy as a skill, that's ok! Empathy requires self-awareness and self-control, and it doesn't happen overnight. It's a foundational skill that requires patience, modeling, and nurturing to develop.

Annual Monsignor Bommarito’sMostaccioli Dinner

Mostaccioli Dinner Order Form

Graduating 8th Graders!Congratulations to our eighth graders who will be attending the following high schools in the August.

SLUHCBCRosati-KainSt. JoeDeSmetBishop DuBourgEurekaNotre DameLindberghMetroMaplewoodCorJesuCollegiate School of Medicine and BioscienceVianney

Congratulations to the February Marianist Dragons of the Month, (L-R) senior Damond Wiley, sophomore Jack Pena, and freshmen Daniel England.

Today, St. Mary's High School Freshman, Daniel England, a parishioner and graduate of St. Ambrose, was named Freshman Marianist Dragon of the Month for demonstrating the Characteristic of Marianist Education of Family Spirit.

Marianist Dragon of the Month

Code – A – Pillars

The Pre-K 4 class had their first class with the robots known as code-a-pillars. The different segments of the robots make the robots do different things. Eventually, they had the task of trying to get the caterpillar to go around a leg of a table. They had so much fun. It was hard to capture in photos because the caterpillars kept moving as did the children.

3rd Grade Earth Sciences

In Mrs. Elmore’s 3rd grade social studies class, we’re learning all about communities. We've spent the past two weeks talking about Landforms, Climate, Natural Resources and Natural Hazards. Today, the students are working in partners and reading about two different communities in the US and identifying the climate, natural resources, natural hazards and landforms associated with each. Lastly, they will compare and contrast the features of each in a paragraph.

Math Counts

Congratulations to eighth-graders Sean Corkery, Regina Pancella and Ginnie Steck! On Saturday, February 9th they represented St. Ambrose by participating in the Math Counts Chapter Competition at St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. They were among participants from the St. Louis area public and private schools.Math Counts is a national program that provides students the opportunity to compete in live, in-person math contests against and alongside their peers. Created in 1983, it is the longest-running contest program and open to all sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students.St. Ambrose created a Math Counts after school club this year open to all middle schoolers interested in challenging math activities and competition. Several middle school students have been part of Math Counts and recently participated in the school competition. As the top three competitors school-wide, Sean, Regina, and Ginnie were eligible to participate in the chapter competition individually and as a school team. Way to go!Lisa Horner, Learning ConsultantSt. Ambrose Catholic School

Math Counts

President’s DayFebruary 18, 2019There is no school on Monday for students all across the country. Almost everyone gets some time off as the nation celebrates Presidents’ Day. The holiday honors two of our greatest Presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.Every year, the third Monday of February is set aside to honor these men and their contributions to the nation. The celebration officially started in 1880, when Washington’s Birthday (February 22) became an official holiday in Washington, D.C. It became a national holiday in 1885.In 1971, Congress officially moved the holiday to the Monday closest to Washington's actual birthday. In the 1980s, the holiday became a celebration of the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln (born February 12).

PTO Special Lunch

150 Club

February 18 No School – Presidents DayFebruary 23 150 Club DinnerMarch 3 Mostaccioli DinnerMarch 6 Ash WednesdayMarch 12 PTO Special LunchMarch 17 St. Patrick’s DayMarch 15 – 22 No School – Spring BreakMarch 25 Classes Resume

Dates To Remember

Annual Spring Dance

Mardi Gras/Masquerade

Parent “Prom”

Get ready for a fun time to mix and mingle with your fellow

St. Ambrose parents. We will provide music, hurricanes, beer,

light snacks, and dessert.

When: Friday, March 8th

Where: St. Ambrose Cafeteria

Time: 7Pm-11 Pm

Cost: $20/person

Attire: Come as you are but don’t throw away your Mardi Gras beads

too soon! Mardi Gras beads, Masks, and/or attire are encouraged.

Please return the form below to Jennifer Jones or Holly Smith by March 4

Name: ________________________________

Number of Tickets_______________________

Cash__________ or check___________

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DOES YOUR 10 to 14-YEAR-OLD STUDENT EXCEL IN MATH?Project MEGSSS challenges gifted students through unique math curriculum. We discover, develop, and inspire the next

generation of great math minds!

Two programs to choose from:

*Elements of Mathematics (Ages 11*-13, *by Aug. 1, 2019)

Summer and after-school high-ability programming for qualified students. Students are nominated by parents or teachers and

qualify for testing, which is held in the spring

*MathJam (Ages 10* to 14, *by August 1, 2019)

Two-week summer camp offered to students looking for challenging and fun experiences in math, no qualification necessary.

PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS (and more information):

Visit megsss.orgTuition fees apply. Financial aid available for students who qualify.

Winter Story FestProudly presented by:Sunday, February 24, 2019

Winter Fest Carnival at 3:00 pm

Circus Kaput's live performance of The Lion and the Mouse at 4:15 pm

Face Painting Arts & CraftsExciting GamesGrand Prize RaffleBook PullAnd More!

All are welcome, recommended for ages 10 and under.

READY READERS WINTER STORY FEST CO-CHAIRS: Catherine Hamlin Ashwini Kherdekar 2019 WINTER STORY FESTCHAMPIONS: Katie Abbott Alicia Aboussie Traci Bennett Erin Budke Stephanie Burke Sandra Calvo-O'Neal Beth Csengody Molly Danforth Rachel Delston Leah Frankel Amy Gill Jackie Gold Josh Goldman Lorie Keller Christine Kenney Tera Klein Shira Kraft Nicole Kramer Blair Kweskin Jacque Mileusnic Melissa Nehrt Sonie Orsay Jennifer Pierre Adrienne Roestel Wendy Rosenblum Sarah Sanburn Jessica Sandhu Jennifer Scissors Sarah Sherwood MaryAnne Smyly Sabin Katie Spencer Erika Stokes Lindsey Stokes Bryna Williams

FOR RESERVATIONS: Click Here to Reserve Your Tickets Today! $15 per person in advance $18 per person at the door

Copies of the book, The Lion and the Mouse, willalso be available with a donation of $10 or more.

Clayton High School: 1 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105

And More!Puppet Guild of Greater St. Louis





















St. Louis University High School will be accepting rising 7th and 8th grade boys for its 53 year of Upward Bound Academy in the summer of 2019.Upward Bound Academy focuses on cultivating Executive Functioning, Mindset, and Metacognitive skills necessary for success in a college prep, high school curriculum.For more information and to apply for the program, visit the website athttps://www.sluh.org/academics/summer-programs/upward-bound

Orientation - Sunday, June 9th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Classes begin Monday, June 10th. Typical class days will run from 7:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Before and Aftercare available.Graduation on Wednesday July 3rd

https://www.sluh.org/academics/summer-programs/upward-bound

The Eucharistic Adoration Committee

We need your help! The Eucharistic Adoration committee is looking for “a few good

moms, dads, grandparents, friends and neighbors” to come and pray with us! We

currently have the Exposition of the Eucharist each Friday from 8:30 until noon. We hope

to expand that time to Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and have also

begun construction of a dedicated Adoration Chapel in the rear of church. If you can

spare 30 minutes or an hour to reflect on your blessings, in prayerful thanksgiving, or to

ask the Good Lord to get you through tomorrow, please contact Bonnie Devoti –

[email protected] 314.223.1495. This will be the best hour you spend all week!

The Eucharistic Adoration Committee

mailto:[email protected]

Saturday, February 23

5PM Mass Eliza Kelly Grace Kelly Addison Walsh

Sunday , February 24

7AM Mass Jed Hovey Rueben Hovey

9AM Mass Ava Molli Adam Molli Charlsie Longland

11AM Mass Jack Warden Lucy Warden Brazie Mazzola

Saturday, March 2

5PM Mass Caty Jane Hayes Ceci Hines Jimmy Striler

Sunday, March 3

7AM Mass Keegan Crowe Brendan Crowe Abby Roy

9AM Mass Bella Fischer Brazie Mazzola Addison Walsh

11AM Mass Gianna Fogarty Gracie Fogarty Ethan Lutker

February / Early March Server Schedule

February 24th -Annie Sestric Joseph JamersonReadings can be found at usccb.org

The child listed first does the first reading and responsorial psalm.

The child listed second reads the second reading and petitions.

February Lector’s Schedule

http://usccb.org/

February 24: Knobbe, Llewellyn, Marcallini, Marcallini

February Greeters schedule

Contact Us

VISIT USSt. Ambrose Catholic Elementary School5110 Wilson AvenueSaint Louis, MO 63110CALL US314-772-1437

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