November Birthdays-Nov 10th

Sports News!

5th - 8th Grade- Girls and Boys

Sign up sheets for J.V. and Varsity Basketball and Soccer will be placed in each classroom from November 5-November 12th. Students must sign up by November 12th in order to tryout.

TRYOUTS FOR BASKETBALL WILL BE NOVEMBER 16-20. DATES & TIMES TO BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE!

Open House

Parents of 7th and 8th Graders

Attached you will find an evite to St. Thomas Aquinas High School's OPEN HOUSE. It will be virtual this year, but hopefully you will be interested in scheduling a private tour with the school in the near future.

If you have any questions, please reach out to STA. Thank you!

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Retakes

Absentee and Retake Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, November 17th.

CLASS PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN IN THE SPRING!

November 11th

Due to the COVID restrictions at this time, we will not have our Veterans Day Program this year. Please know that our veterans are in our hearts and prayers and we sincerely thank you for your service.

1st Grade Fundraiser

DONATIONS CAN BE BROUGHT IN TOMORROW AND FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK! ENDS NOVEMBER 6th

St. Joseph's first graders are bringing TARC's annual Penny Power fundraiser back to our school. Funds raised will assist TARC in providing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities in our local community. Homerooms will receive a jar to fill with any type of money denomination, checks included. If each student brings about $6 they will reach their goal! Donations may be brought in November 2-6. Please help us make this a success for a much deserving organization! This fundraiser is very important for TARC, especially this year. They have been unable to host fundraisers, due to the effects of COVID. If any businesses are interested in making a donation or matching our collections, please contact - Megan Bankston, Kelly Curtis, Sarah Ryals.

ALL CLASSES THAT COLLECT $100 WILL RECEIVE A PIZZA PARTY!!

Mark Your Calendars

Thanksgiving Holidays - November 23-27th.

Christmas Holidays: Friday, December 18th (Half Day, 11:15 dismissal)

December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021.


***Students return Monday, January 4th***

Counselor’s Corner

November resources will focus on Gratitude and Appreciation. Here are some activities and resources to help you and your family practice Gratitude this month. Any questions, concerns, or topic requests, please email Mrs. Dunham. adunham@sjscrusaders.org

***Gratitude Activities for Kids and How to Teach Gratitude to Kids

https://www.mindfulmazing.com/the-best-gratitude-activities-for-kids/

*** 30 Days of Gratitude in November Calendar

https://chooselovemovement.org/30-days-of-gratitude-in-november/

***Gratitude Exercises and Activities

https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-exercises/

**** formed.org Catholic Resources for your Family

The Aim of Life is Appreciation by Father Joseph Fessio

https://watch.formed.org/videos/the-aim-of-life-is-appreciation-by-fr-joseph-fessio

Building Better Families Series

Episode 11: Generosity

https://watch.formed.org/building-better-families/season:1/videos/episode-11-generosity

Our word of the week is:

Humility

Bible Verse:

“ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 8, 2020

“MY SOUL IS THIRSTING FOR YOU, O LORD MY GOD.” PS. 63

THE READINGS FOR SUNDAY’S MASS CAN BE FOUND AT:

HTTPS://BIBLE.USCCB.ORG/BIBLE/READINGS/110820.CFM

FOR USEFUL BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO BETTER PREPARE FOR SUNDAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS GO TO “THE SUNDAY CONNECTION” AT:

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/

Looking Ahead

November 10 - November Birthdays

November 11 - Mid Quarter

November 13 - World Kindess Day

November 23 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holidays

December 18th - 1/2 Day Dismissal

December 21 - January 1- Christmas Holidays

January 4 - Students return to School



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