October 9 - 13, 2017

Phone: (858) 397-1290 Email: office@stggcs.org Website: www.stggcs.org

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School

GUARDIAN NEWS

Volume VII Issue 8

Guardian Virtue of the Week:

Prayerfulness

10/13 Box Tops Collection Due Date 10/17 10:30am Liturgy in the Library 10/17 6pm Sacramental Preparation Meeting for Gr. 2 Parents at the Parish 10/20 No School ~ Professional Development Day 10/25 EDD (Early Dismissal Day) Dismissal ~ 11:45am 10/27 Pasta Festa Dinner at 5:30pm—7pm at the Parish

See the website for Calendar information

throughout the school year.

SAVE THE DATE!

Preschool— Gr. 8

OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, December 10, 2017

1:00-3:00 PM

A unique opportunity to visit the preschool classrooms and playground; science lab; and

learning center.

Bring your friends!

Principal’s Message

Mrs. Miller’s 2nd Grade class decorated their fall bulletin board and planted sunflower seeds (with the help of the

docents from the Carlsbad Flower Fields).

Prayerfulness is a virtue that permeates who we are as Catholic

Christians and is at the center of our relationship with God. Our

students learn the traditional prayers of our Catholic faith, focusing

particularly on the Rosary during the month of October. During

these days when schedules are often overbooked and life is busy it

is so important to take time to turn to God in gratitude, in times of

great joy and sorrow, and just to “be” in his presence. As with any

conversation, it is important to allow ourselves time to listen to

God. Encouraging our children to incorporate spontaneous prayer,

as well as traditional prayers, in their prayer life allows them to see

God as a friend to whom they can turn. The ever-growing Prayer

Chain in the library is a testament to devotion our children have to

prayer, and to their unquestioning faith that God is listening.

October is a month dedicated to the Missions. Students are

encouraged to earn a little extra money doing extra chores at home

to help those in need. Their true sacrifice is realized when they

donate the fruits of their labor to our brothers and sisters in need

around the world. For great resources on the Missions around the

world, check out www.hcakids.org with your child.

Our service activity this month will benefit Cross Catholic

Outreach. This is our fourth year of partnership with CCO and our

students always demonstrate great commitment and generosity in

donating meals to the hungry around the world. Students are

encouraged to earn quarters and contribute them to their class total

during The Great Quarter Race on October 31.

As we proceed through the remainder of the first quarter it is

important to encourage our students to work diligently with

sustained effort to reach their academic goals. Regular attendance

at school along with submitting assignments on time are both

crucial to student success. Today you are receiving the first of three

STAR Assessments reports for your child this year. The data from

these assessments offers valuable information on student progress,

along with teacher observations, and classroom summative and

formative assessment.

Parents and teachers, working in

collaborative partnership, provide

support that ensures success for

every child.

Blessings for a faith-filled week!

Mrs. O’Connell

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Parish Connect

Mass Times Daily: 8 am First Fridays: 8am and Noon Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:00 pm

Reconciliation times at St. Great the Gregory are Saturday at 4pm - 5pm before Mass

Please Note! It is school policy that email communication to school families regarding school related activities receive prior approval from the school office. Drafts sent to the office for approval will be addressed in a timely manner. Family emails are protected under privacy laws and should only be used to communicate school related business.

ROSARY Ministry ~ You’re Invited

October is Rosary Month. Come join families in praying the rosary for all those who are in need of prayers. Meet at the grotto after flag salute and assembly every Thursday morning. Special Intentions for Ms. MaryAnn and Mrs. Igou.

(Parent Teacher Stewardship Group)

Pasta Festa is October 27th Our first Pasta Festa of the year is coming up and you don't want to miss it.. Join us at the Parish Hall for an evening of fun, fellowship and delicious food, hosted by grades 1, 3 and 6. Children are welcome to dress in their Halloween costumes. Many thanks to our amazing Pasta Festa leaders, Mr. and Mrs. Parker. CMG Training Don't forget to print out your completed CMG training certificate and turn it in to the front office. All volunteers are required to have proof of completion. Any volunteer drivers also must take the CMG Defensive Driving course. Thank you to everyone who has already completed this mandatory training. Scary Scrip for October If you're buying Halloween candy at Vons and scary costumes at Target, please consider purchasing and using Scrip when shopping for all your Halloween needs! Ordering has never been easier with the new Monday Messenger insert. You can also stop by campus on Fridays to pick up some spooky Scrip! Boo it today!!

May 12,

2018

OCT. 13 is the 100th Anniversary Celebration of

Our Lady of Fatima ~ The Miracle of the Sun

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Our school Green Team has been busy around our campus. This

month the team will be working on each of the garden beds in the

lunch area. The team is researching which vegetables grow best

during the winter months. The team is also educating students on

which items are recyclable at lunch and throughout the school

day. They are creating posters and announcements to be

displayed on campus. Keep up the good work!

Scrip Spooktober

Starting now thru Oct. 25th with purchases totaling $250+towards gas, grocery and other expenses, your

child receives:

**Relaxed Dress Day: Oct.27th

Students may wear their Halloween Costume or relaxed dress.

Tickets distributed Oct.25th

Order forms in the Monday Messenger or walk up orders Friday before and after school!