November 18, 2009
“Let Me Be As Christ To You”
“For everything Thy goodness sends.” A Thanksgiving poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson includes this line and is such a beautiful reminder of the many gifts in our lives. I wish all of you a Thanksgiving filled with all of the truly good things God gives us that make our lives enjoyable and fulfilling. I am so thankful for all of you in my life and for the generosity with which you share your goodness!
And did you know that there is such a thing as Principal’s week? Apparently there is, because I have been showered with beautiful wishes from all of our students, your children. What a wonderful surprise!
Please remember to be good neighbors to the residents surrounding the academy. I received a phone call requesting that our parents “please slow down” when driving to and from the academy. This is for all using both Nardo Ave. and Del Mar Downs (road going out to Villa de la Valle from the church). Thank you.
The Peppermint Shoppe is December 13th and 14th. It sounds as if it will be a fun event for all: students, families and our parishioners. Your assistance, however, is needed and there are many ways you can help. Please take a moment to read the several fliers regarding the wonderful SJA tradition. Thank you to Erin Pynes for again spearheading this outreach program.
Information regarding Christmas Card/Ornament orders:
1. Card and ornament
orders are due on
Friday, November 20th by the end of the day. That is THIS
Friday.
2. If your child's art did not appear in the online
galleries, art was not completed by your child. This is
probably due to an absence on the day of the art's creation.
3.
If you're either not pleased with your child's art or your child's
art is not in the gallery, you are welcome to submit art for scanning
and card/ornament production. Include the art with your order
form(s).
4. REMINDER: If you missed your chance to
order ornaments last year, you may still order using art from the
Christmas 2008 art gallery. It can be found at
www.sjakidsart.com
under "Art Galleries." Scroll down the page to find
the Christmas 2008.
Please direct questions to Lisa Cooper at
support@sjakidsart.com.
Gala planning is underway! If you did not have a chance to attend the kick-off meeting last week, the presentation is available on-line at the following link http://www.sjagala.org/gala. htm. The Gallery: Gala 2010 is our biggest fundraising event of the year. Your support through talent, knowledge or time is needed! It is the perfect way to get involved, get to know other families, meet your hourly contributions and have fun! For more information, please contact Doreen Smillie, Kristian Keeney or Kimberly Caccavo.
November Box Top sheets are due this Friday. Don’t forget to keep cutting those box tops through the holidays!
Poinsettia orders are due this Friday!
Just a reminder that there will be NO AFTER SCHOOL DAY CARE this Friday, November 20th. School resumes Monday, November 30th.
On Wednesday, December 9th, St James will take their turn hosting the Ladies of the Oceanside Deanery. Please join us for Mass at 11:00am sung by the children of the Academy, lunch at noon, $15.00, followed by the special treat of Mark Price enacting Joseph the earthly father of Our Lord. Reservations by Friday, December 4th. Please call Betty Mettee 760-753-4956
Please join us for 8:00a.m. Mass Friday. Sixth grade will be assisting with the Liturgy.
Items are on-line today: Parents in Prayer, 8th Grade Poinsettia Sale, Peppermint Shoppe, Christmas Tree and Wreath order forms to support the Youth Ministry of St. James Parish, Mama’s Kitchen Pies, Thanksgiving Box Tops Sheet