11/25/15

In remembrance of Nate and TJ Frey this Monday, November 30th we will be gathering as a school to pray and celebrate their lives. We will be having one of their favorites pizza for lunch.

A few things to note:

Wednesday - November 25 - 1:10 Dismissal

Muffins with Mom - What a spectacular turn out.  Thank you to all who attended.  

We are looking forward to Donuts with Dads on

February 16, 2015

UPDATING OUR TEXTING SERVICE - Are you getting texts from us?  If not please text to 68453 and type Y in the message box.  This will manually opt you in.

SPIRIT OF ST. NICHOLAS - St. Nicholas is known as the patron saint of children and for doing many kind and generous deeds in secret.  Let’s  celebrate this wonderful spirit of giving by donating an item to Catholic Charities.  We will be collecting for one week beginning Monday, November 30th until Friday, December 4th.  In order to ensure a variety of items, we are asking grade bands to contribute certain goods.

K-2 - shampoo & conditioner

3-5 - bar soap & toilet paper

6-8 faculty and staff - diapers (size 4, 5,6) & laundry detergent (25 loads and larger, no PODS)

Adopt a Family -

This Christmas season, St. Malachy is sponsoring two families.  Below is a list of some ideas for each family member.  If you want to donate, please bring the item or items to the office, by Wed. Dec. 11th.  Thank you for your donations.

During Mass on December 2nd and 8th there will be a Noisy Can collection.  Money collected will used to buy items for the family we are sponsoring this Christmas.

Gender	Age	Sizes	Interests
Male	7	Shirts 8, Pants 6-7	Starwars legos and toys, coloring books, gloves/hat
Male	6	Shirts 6, Pants 7	Super Heroes (Hulk), Legos and kind, gloves/hat
Male	10	Pants 8, Shirts 8	Hoodie Minons, xBox 360, cars - Jeff Gordon, KC Chiefs
Male	13	Pants XL stretch, Shirts 2X	Hoodies, xBox 360, minons, Jeff Gordon, KC Chiefs
Male	14	Pants 34/32, Shirts 2X	Muscle cars, xBox games, Hoodies, KC Chiefs, Jeff Gordon

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE -

DECEMBER 3rd - Please meet at 6:30 at the corner of Pine and Mills to ride the float.  

Calendar

November 25th - 3rd Grade Mass

1:10 Dismissal

November 26th & 27th - Thanksgiving Vacation

December 1st - PTO 6pm

December 2nd - 2nd Grade Mass

2:10 dismissal

December 3rd - Lighted Christmas Parade - 7pm - Those participating 6:30pm

A look ahead - December 13th - St. Malachy Christmas Program - 2:00pm

CHRISTMAS DINNER 2015

We are planning a Christmas dinner for those in Creston or surrounding communities. This will be for anyone and everyone. There is no charge. There will be a carry-out service and also delivery service for shut-ins in Creston. Many of us will be out of town or sharing the day with their families, but the items needed can be made ahead and frozen or dropped off to one of us at your convenience. Someone will be at the school by noon to set up and receive your donated items. Also, they can be left in the church kitchen (just let us know). Let’s all work together and share the meaning of Christmas.

The Christmas Dinner Committee Anita Studer and Barb Hudson

Items needed:

12 cooked turkeys with broth

24 pies, cakes, or cookies

Monetary donations: Money is need to buy the other groceries/supplies (stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, butter, milk, ham, etc.)

My Reminder: I offered to do the following______________________________________________________

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please return this portion:

Place in the collection basket next weekend or mail to the parish office, 406 W. Clark Street.

Return by December 15th at the latest.

I can help in the following way(s): _____ I can bake_______turkeys.

I can donate:

_____ Pies

_____ Cake

_____2 dozen cookies

_____I can donate 1 cooked turkey (if unable to cook it, please let us know)

_____I prefer to donate money to use for other grocery items needed

_____I can be a home delivery volunteer on Christmas Day (1:30 p.m.)

_____I can help Christmas Day

_____(noon-2 p.m.) _____(2 p.m.-4 p.m.) _____(3 p.m.-5 p.m.) _____

_____I can help with clean up _____(5 p.m.-7 p.m.)

Name_________________________________Phone#__________________

Questions: Call Anita Studer, 782-2286, Barb Hudson, 348-2343 (not long distance) or 202-2064 cell

Have a Blessed Holiday,

Mrs. Jennifer Simmons ~ Principal

11/18/15

Dear Parents,

My how time has flown!  I cannot believe Thanksgiving is next week.  We have had so many wonderful learning and service opportunities happen this fall.  I cannot wait to experience all the joy the Advent and Christmas season will bring to St. Malachy.  
We have lots of things coming up very soon.  Please take a minute to review events and important dates. I will be praying for your families over the Thanksgiving break.  I hope that you are able to enjoy spending quality time with the ones you hold so dear to your hearts.

A few things to note:

Wednesday - November 25 - 1:10 Dismissal

SCRIP HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Monday, November 16th will be a normal scrip day.  We will be adding an additional day Friday, November 20th and you will receive your cards by Wednesday, November 25th.  We will not have a scrip order on Monday, November 23rd and back to normal schedule on Monday, November 30th.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th = RED, WHITE AND/OR BLUE DAY - We are wearing these colors to show our support for Paris, France with the recent events, but also as a hopeful sign of peace for all countries.  We will be having a short prayer service for peace at 2:40 that afternoon.

UPDATING OUR TEXTING SERVICE - Do you like to receive text messages from the school?  Well we are going to run an update on our service.  Because this update, families need to agree to receive text messages again.  Please take a moment to accept our request to continue to be part of our text messaging service.  If you are not receiving text messages please email Sarah Lane slane@crestonstmalachy.org or Jennifer Simmons jsimmons@crestonstmalachy.org

THIS BLOG SHOULD BE IN YOUR EMAIL - Please take a minute and add your email to the upper right hand corner of this blog.  Once this is completed you will receive all the updates St. Malachy adds to the blog right to your inbox.

SPIRIT OF ST. NICHOLAS - St. Nicholas is known as the patron saint of children and for doing many kind and generous deeds in secret.  Let’s  celebrate this wonderful spirit of giving by donating an item to Catholic Charities.  We will be collecting for one week beginning Monday, November 30th until Friday, December 4th.  In order to ensure a variety of items, we are asking grade bands to contribute certain goods.

K-2 - shampoo & conditioner

3-5 - bar soap & toilet paper

6-8 faculty and staff - diapers (size 4, 5,6) & laundry detergent (25 loads and larger, no PODS)

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE - DECEMBER 3rd - We are in need of students who would like to ride along on our float.  Please contact Mrs. Simmons if you are interested.

Calendar

November 18th - 4th Grade Mass & Donuts and Coffee reception to follow

2:10 Dismissal

November 19th - Muffins with Mom 7:30am - 8:00am

November 20th - Additional Scrip Order day, order in by 9 am with delivery on 25th

Red/White and/or Blue Day!

November 23rd - No Scrip orders this week

November 24th - Spirit Day $1

November 25th - 3rd Grade Mass

1:10 Dismissal

November 26th & 27th - Thanksgiving Vacation

A look ahead - December 13th - St. Malachy Christmas Program - 2:00pm

YOU are invited to…

Thursday, November 19  7:30-8:00 AM

St. Malachy Lunchroom

Mom, grandma, aunt or special person may attend with the student and enjoy a muffin and time of socialization.  If you plan to attend, please sign your name below and send this back to school soon so we can plan accordingly.  THANK YOU, and see you soon!

Please contact the school if you plan to attend.

Thank you for all you do in making St. Malachy School great!

Have a Blessed weekend,

Mrs. Jennifer Simmons ~ Principal

Lord, thank you for walking with us through the seasons of our lives.

For the winter, when we are held safe in your arms through the darkness.

For the hope of spring, as we are filled with new promise and life.

For summer time, full of warmth and color

And for autumn days as leaves fall to seed new growth.

You are always with us.

Amen.

Dear Parents,

Throughout the school year 1st-8th grade classes are responsible for leading Mass.  This is a very special celebration for our students.  It is a proud time for parents and grandparents to witness their children participating in the Mass.  St. Malachy school would like to provide a reception for the class and immediate families following one of  their Mass celebrations.  Please join us for donuts and coffee on the following dates:

November 18th  - 4th Grade

December 16th - 1st Grade

January 13th - 6th Grade

February 24th - 2nd Grade

March 9th - 8th Grade

March 16th - 7th Grade

April 6th - 5th Grade

April 20th - 3rd Grade

A few things to note:

SCRIP ON YOUR PHONE - Did you know you can get SCRIP gift cards instantly added to your smartphone from your checking account?  Did you know everytime you purchase a SCRIP gift card you are helping the school and lowering your tuition bill? This sounds like a win win!  Come to St. Malachy School Library - November 18th at 4pm to get your phone all signed up for Black Friday deals and Christmas shopping!  Please bring your checking account number and routing number to help with the signup process.

SCRIP HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Monday, November 16th will be a normal SCRIP day.  We will be adding an additional day Friday, November 20th and you will receive your cards by Wednesday, November 25th.  We will not have a SCRIP order on Monday, November 23rd and back to normal schedule on Monday, November 30th.

UPDATING OUR TEXTING SERVICE - Do you like to receive text messages from the school?  Well we are going to run an update on our service.  Because of this update, families need to agree to receive text messages again.  Please take a moment to accept our request to continue to be part of our text messaging service. Your cell phone number is pulled directly from PowerSchool. Please make sure the cell phone box in the e-registration process is complete.  If you are not receiving text messages please check your PowerSchool account. If you are still having issues please contact Sarah Lane slane@crestonstmalachy.org or Jennifer Simmons jsimmons@crestonstmalachy.org

THIS BLOG SHOULD BE IN YOUR EMAIL - Please take a minute and add your email to the upper right hand corner of this blog.  Once this is completed you will receive all the updates St. Malachy adds to the blog right to your inbox.

BOOK FAIR - WOW, thank you, thank you, thank you!  Our Book Fair was a tremendous success.  The teachers loved all of their new books you purchased for them.  Nothing gets a teacher more giddy than a new book.  We were also able to select many new and wonderful hardback books for our school library.  Thank you again for your generous purchases.

Calendar

November 13th  - Spirit Day $1

November 16th - Board Meeting 7pm

November 18th - 4th Grade Mass & Donuts and Coffee reception to follow

November 18th - 2:10 Dismissal

November 19th - Muffins with Mom 7:30am

November 20th - Additional Scrip Order day, order in by 9 am with delivery on 25th

November 23rd - No Scrip orders this week

November 24th - Spirit Day$1

November 25th - 3rd Grade Mass

November 25th - 2:10 Dismissal

November 26th & 27th - Thanksgiving Vacation

A look ahead - December 13th - St. Malachy Christmas Program

YOU are invited to…

Thursday, November 19  7:30-8:00 AM

St. Malachy Lunchroom

Mom, grandma, aunt or special person may attend with the student and enjoy a muffin and time of socialization.  If you plan to attend, please sign your name below and send this back to school soon so we can plan accordingly.  THANK YOU, and see you soon!

Please contact the school if you plan to attend.

Thank you for all you do in making St. Malachy School great!

Have a Blessed weekend,

Mrs. Jennifer Simmons ~ Principal

Dear Heavenly Father from above,

Look down on St. Malachy children with love,

Please keep them in your care,

And tonight hear their prayer.